Erin, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Erin. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 298.81 km2. The town has a population density of 40.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Erin 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, Erin has a population of around 11,981 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 4.74%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
11,43911,981 +4.74%

Population By Genders

The male population of Erin is around 6,150 while the female population is around 5,830.

Of the 11,981 total population in Erin, the largest gender is male with around 6,150 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
6,1505,830 +5.20%

Population by Age Characteristics

Erin has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 10.30% of the total population. The town median age is 46.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years625 10.20%605 10.40% 3.20%1,235 10.30%
60 to 64 years530 8.60%495 8.50% 6.60%1,030 8.60%
50 to 54 years490 8.00%515 8.80% 4.85%1,010 8.40%
45 to 49 years435 7.10%455 7.80% 4.40%885 7.40%
65 to 69 years380 6.20%370 6.30% 2.63%750 6.30%
20 to 24 years380 6.20%335 5.70% 11.84%720 6.00%
10 to 14 years360 5.90%350 6.00% 2.78%715 6.00%
15 to 19 years415 6.70%300 5.10% 27.71%715 6.00%
35 to 39 years330 5.40%345 5.90% 4.35%670 5.60%
40 to 44 years330 5.40%325 5.60% 1.52%655 5.50%
30 to 34 years315 5.10%305 5.20% 3.17%620 5.20%
70 to 74 years310 5.00%295 5.10% 4.84%605 5.10%
5 to 9 years325 5.30%260 4.50% 20.00%580 4.80%
25 to 29 years285 4.60%260 4.50% 8.77%545 4.50%
0 to 4 years280 4.60%240 4.10% 14.29%515 4.30%
75 to 79 years185 3.00%190 3.30% 2.63%380 3.20%
80 to 84 years105 1.70%95 1.60% 9.52%205 1.70%
85 years and over65 1.10%80 1.40% 18.75%145 1.20%
85 to 89 years45 0.70%50 0.90% 10.00%100 0.80%
Median age of the population46 46.00%47 47.20% 2.12%47 46.80%
Average age of the population42 42.40%44 43.60% 2.29%43 43.00%

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 67.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 17.40% and 15.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over17.20%17.70%17.40%
0 to 14 years15.70%14.70%15.20%

Population of Erin by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Erin is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Erin 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 English, which accounts for 28.90% of the total population, followed by Scottish (23.09%), Irish (20.83%), Canadian (16.02%), and German (10.92%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include British Isles, Italian, French, Dutch, and Portuguese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English28.30%29.55%28.90%
Scottish24.23%21.99%23.09%
Irish19.74%22.16%20.83%
Canadian16.88%15.12%16.02%
German11.26%10.48%10.92%
British Isles6.69%6.53%6.61%
Italian6.28%5.67%5.94%
French5.95%5.76%5.90%
Dutch6.12%5.15%5.65%
Portuguese5.46%4.98%5.23%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 3,860 of Erin's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.35% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.50% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.75%, 7.60%, and 5.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,55018.35%
4 persons8009.50%
3 persons7408.75%
1 person6407.60%
5 or more persons4955.85%

Income in Erin

Analyzing income distribution in Erin can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Erin is $48,000.

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 Erin population or around 5,990 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 5,895 and 5,440 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Erin's median household income is $127,000, 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 Erin

This data sheds light on the distribution of Erin 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.

61.00% or most of the Erin population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.15% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.50% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree4,9355,14010,07561.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,5352,3104,85028.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,7802,3554,14525.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,0458001,85510.50%

Employment in Erin

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Erin. 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 5.72% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate63.63%
Unemployment rate5.72%

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 Erin's population (around 68.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 880 men and 575 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,455.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8805751,455

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Erin has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (11%) works in the construction sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction7108011%
Manufacturing53024511%
Retail trade2953159%
Health care and social assistance805008%
Professional, scientific and technical services2502757%
Educational services1053907%
Transportation and warehousing3051757%
Wholesale trade2601256%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2251505%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1951505%
Public administration1651454%
Other services (except public administration)1301604%
Finance and insurance901303%
Accommodation and food services901353%
Arts, entertainment and recreation120553%
Real estate and rental and leasing60652%
Information and cultural industries45602%
Utilities4001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction25101%
Management of companies and enterprises10251%

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 work2,0001,7153,71557.50%
Worked at home7801,0451,82528.30%
No fixed workplace address70017087013.50%
Worked outside Canada4010450.70%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Erin 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 Erin residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Erin 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
30 to 44 minutes25.20%
45 to 59 minutes21.20%
15 to 29 minutes20.30%
Less than 15 minutes19.30%
60 minutes and over14.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Erinshed 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 Erin's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
65.08%
Married or living common-law
34.92%

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 Erin. About 11,745 people living in the province speak English, 145 people speak French, 45 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 15 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English11,745
French145
Neither English nor French45
English and French15

Religion

Erin is predominantly Christian. About 7,005 of its population is Christian (3,410 males and 3,410 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 1.5% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Muslim, both represent 1.3% and 0.4% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian58.6%
Sikh1.5%
Hindu1.3%
Islam0.4%
Jewish0.3%
Buddhist0.0%