Essa, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Essa. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 279.92 km2. The town has a population density of 82.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Essa 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, Essa has a population of around 22,970 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 8.95%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
21,08322,970 +8.95%

Population By Genders

The male population of Essa is around 11,645 while the female population is around 11,325.

Of the 22,970 total population in Essa, the largest gender is male with around 11,645 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
11,64511,325 +2.75%

Population by Age Characteristics

Essa has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 8.30% of the total population. The town median age is 37.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
35 to 39 years955 8.20%960 8.50% 0.52%1,915 8.30%
30 to 34 years920 7.90%905 8.00% 1.63%1,825 7.90%
55 to 59 years915 7.90%880 7.80% 3.83%1,795 7.80%
5 to 9 years820 7.00%795 7.00% 3.05%1,615 7.00%
50 to 54 years805 6.90%760 6.70% 5.59%1,560 6.80%
10 to 14 years795 6.80%755 6.70% 5.03%1,555 6.80%
40 to 44 years795 6.80%755 6.70% 5.03%1,550 6.70%
45 to 49 years775 6.70%765 6.80% 1.29%1,540 6.70%
25 to 29 years730 6.30%735 6.50% 0.68%1,465 6.40%
0 to 4 years760 6.50%695 6.10% 8.55%1,460 6.40%
60 to 64 years695 6.00%715 6.30% 2.80%1,410 6.10%
15 to 19 years700 6.00%650 5.70% 7.14%1,340 5.80%
20 to 24 years645 5.50%575 5.10% 10.85%1,215 5.30%
65 to 69 years505 4.30%510 4.50% 0.98%1,015 4.40%
70 to 74 years385 3.30%420 3.70% 8.33%800 3.50%
75 to 79 years245 2.10%235 2.10% 4.08%480 2.10%
80 to 84 years125 1.10%125 1.10% 0.00%250 1.10%
85 years and over80 0.70%100 0.90% 20.00%180 0.80%
85 to 89 years55 0.50%70 0.60% 21.43%125 0.50%
90 to 94 years25 0.20%20 0.20% 20.00%45 0.20%
Average age of the population38 37.50%38 38.20% 2.62%38 37.90%

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 68.00% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 20.20% and 11.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population37.20%38.00%37.60%
0 to 14 years20.40%19.80%20.20%
65 years and over11.50%12.30%11.90%

Population of Essa by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Essa is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Essa 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 24.37% of the total population, followed by Canadian (20.95%), Scottish (20.40%), Irish (20.36%), and German (9.59%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English24.10%24.70%24.37%
Canadian21.23%20.67%20.95%
Scottish20.36%20.50%20.40%
Irish19.66%21.03%20.36%
German9.40%9.87%9.59%
French9.74%9.12%9.46%
Italian7.48%6.82%7.15%
Dutch5.31%5.00%5.18%
British Isles4.57%3.94%4.26%
Polish4.13%3.36%3.75%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 6,110 of Essa's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 16.50% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.75% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.20%, 8.15%, and 6.40%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,62016.50%
4 persons1,5509.75%
3 persons1,4659.20%
1 person1,2958.15%
5 or more persons1,0156.40%

Income in Essa

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Essa is $47,200.

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 Essa population or around 13,260 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 11,045 and 10,935 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Essa's median household income is $108,000, 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 Essa

This data sheds light on the distribution of Essa 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.

53.50% or most of the Essa population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.70% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.50% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.85% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7,6608,82016,48053.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate5,5654,98510,55533.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,9303,1455,07516.50%
No certificate, diploma or degree2,4301,7254,15512.85%

Employment in Essa

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Essa. 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 7.54% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate62.95%
Unemployment rate7.54%

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 Essa's population (around 73.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 990 men and 635 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,620.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed9906351,620

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Essa has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the public administration sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 13%, followed by Construction at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration1,17570515%
Manufacturing1,11050013%
Construction1,27517511%
Retail trade53074510%
Health care and social assistance1159658%
Educational services1755506%
Accommodation and food services2403855%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services3402505%
Transportation and warehousing3552004%
Professional, scientific and technical services2403054%
Other services (except public administration)2702354%
Wholesale trade2351453%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2401003%
Finance and insurance852202%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1101052%
Real estate and rental and leasing901102%
Information and cultural industries80501%
Utilities40151%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction20100%
Management of companies and enterprises0100%

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 work4,0103,5507,56066.10%
Worked at home9251,1552,08018.20%
No fixed workplace address1,3204401,75515.30%
Worked outside Canada2010350.30%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Essa 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
15 to 29 minutes34.90%
Less than 15 minutes27.40%
60 minutes and over17.10%
30 to 44 minutes12.80%
45 to 59 minutes7.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
63.70%
Married or living common-law
36.30%

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 Essa. About 21,845 people living in the province speak English, 940 people speak French, 90 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 70 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English21,845
French940
Neither English nor French90
English and French70

Religion

Essa is predominantly Christian. About 12,295 of its population is Christian (6,015 males and 6,015 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Jewish, both represent 0.8% and 0.4% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian53.9%
Hindu0.8%
Islam0.8%
Jewish0.4%
Sikh0.3%
Buddhist0.2%