Drummond/North Elmsley, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Drummond/North Elmsley. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 365.67 km2. The town has a population density of 22.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Drummond/North Elmsley town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Drummond/North Elmsley has a population of around 8,183 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 5.27%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
7,7738,183 +5.27%

Population By Genders

The male population of Drummond/North Elmsley is around 4,065 while the female population is around 4,115.

Of the 8,183 total population in Drummond/North Elmsley, the largest gender is female with around 4,115 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4,0654,115 +1.22%

Population by Age Characteristics

Drummond/North Elmsley has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.70% of the total population. The town median age is 50.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years365 9.00%425 10.30% 14.12%790 9.70%
60 to 64 years390 9.60%395 9.60% 1.27%785 9.60%
65 to 69 years350 8.60%380 9.20% 7.89%735 9.00%
70 to 74 years340 8.40%285 6.90% 16.18%625 7.60%
50 to 54 years255 6.30%285 6.90% 10.53%540 6.60%
45 to 49 years235 5.80%240 5.80% 2.08%475 5.80%
15 to 19 years215 5.30%210 5.10% 2.33%425 5.20%
30 to 34 years215 5.30%210 5.10% 2.33%425 5.20%
0 to 4 years205 5.00%195 4.70% 4.88%400 4.90%
10 to 14 years190 4.70%205 5.00% 7.32%395 4.80%
40 to 44 years195 4.80%200 4.90% 2.50%395 4.80%
25 to 29 years210 5.20%180 4.40% 14.29%390 4.80%
35 to 39 years185 4.60%200 4.90% 7.50%390 4.80%
5 to 9 years175 4.30%195 4.70% 10.26%375 4.60%
20 to 24 years180 4.40%175 4.30% 2.78%355 4.30%
75 to 79 years190 4.70%165 4.00% 13.16%355 4.30%
80 to 84 years115 2.80%95 2.30% 17.39%205 2.50%
85 years and over55 1.40%65 1.60% 15.38%125 1.50%
85 to 89 years40 1.00%45 1.10% 11.11%85 1.00%
Median age of the population50 50.40%51 50.80% 0.00%51 50.80%
Average age of the population46 46.10%46 45.70% 2.17%46 45.90%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 60.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 24.90% and 14.40%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Drummond/North Elmsley are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over26.00%24.10%24.90%
0 to 14 years14.00%14.60%14.40%

Population of Drummond/North Elmsley by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Drummond/North Elmsley is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Drummond/North Elmsley is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Irish, which accounts for 34.26% of the total population, followed by Scottish (34.26%), English (25.89%), Canadian (19.25%), and French (12.30%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Dutch, British Isles, Italian, and Caucasian (White).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish34.74%33.82%34.26%
Scottish34.24%34.31%34.26%
English24.44%27.35%25.89%
Canadian20.60%17.83%19.25%
French12.66%12.09%12.30%
German9.06%7.81%8.43%
Dutch7.44%5.62%6.52%
British Isles3.97%5.37%4.67%
Italian3.23%2.56%2.95%
Caucasian (White)3.10%2.32%2.71%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 3,075 of Drummond/North Elmsley's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.35% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.20%, 6.55%, and 3.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,47022.35%
1 person66010.05%
3 persons4757.20%
4 persons4306.55%
5 or more persons2553.90%

Income in Drummond/North Elmsley

Analyzing income distribution in Drummond/North Elmsley can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Drummond/North Elmsley is $45,600.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Drummond/North Elmsley population or around 4,460 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 4,350 and 4,250 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Drummond/North Elmsley's median household income is $98,000, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Drummond/North Elmsley

This data sheds light on the distribution of Drummond/North Elmsley residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

61.40% or most of the Drummond/North Elmsley population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.20% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.20% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree3,1953,5256,72061.40%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,5551,6453,20028.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher8201,1902,01018.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree7704551,23010.20%

Employment in Drummond/North Elmsley

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Drummond/North Elmsley. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 4.31% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate55.64%
Unemployment rate4.31%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Drummond/North Elmsley's population (around 70.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 410 men and 205 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 615.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed410205615

Employment Industry Sectors

The Drummond/North Elmsley industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Drummond/North Elmsley is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Drummond/North Elmsley has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 14%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance6552514%
Construction4957514%
Retail trade24026512%
Educational services1052208%
Public administration1851258%
Manufacturing1751007%
Other services (except public administration)1301006%
Professional, scientific and technical services105905%
Transportation and warehousing105704%
Accommodation and food services651104%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services110604%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting100253%
Arts, entertainment and recreation80152%
Wholesale trade70102%
Finance and insurance20602%
Utilities6002%
Information and cultural industries15251%
Real estate and rental and leasing10301%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3501%
Management of companies and enterprises1000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work1,2051,2902,49564.40%
Worked at home41538580020.60%
No fixed workplace address45511557514.80%
Worked outside Canada100100.30%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Drummond/North Elmsley residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Drummond/North Elmsley residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Drummond/North Elmsley spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes33.20%
15 to 29 minutes32.90%
30 to 44 minutes16.90%
60 minutes and over9.40%
45 to 59 minutes7.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Drummond/North Elmsleyshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Drummond/North Elmsley's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
68.40%
Married or living common-law
31.60%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Drummond/North Elmsley. About 7,860 people living in the province speak English, 255 people speak French, 10 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English7,860
French255
English and French10
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Drummond/North Elmsley is predominantly Christian. About 4,965 of its population is Christian (2,365 males and 2,365 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.2% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Hindu, both represent 0.2% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian61.1%
Buddhist0.2%
Jewish0.2%
Hindu0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%