Essex, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Essex. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 277.53 km2. The town has a population density of 76.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Essex 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, Essex has a population of around 21,216 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 3.86%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
20,42721,216 +3.86%

Population By Genders

The male population of Essex is around 10,520 while the female population is around 10,695.

Of the 21,216 total population in Essex, the largest gender is female with around 10,695 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
10,52010,695 +1.64%

Population by Age Characteristics

Essex has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.70% of the total population. The town median age is 46.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years885 8.40%960 9.00% 7.81%1,850 8.70%
60 to 64 years860 8.20%860 8.00% 0.00%1,715 8.10%
65 to 69 years710 6.70%775 7.20% 8.39%1,485 7.00%
50 to 54 years725 6.90%750 7.00% 3.33%1,470 6.90%
45 to 49 years685 6.50%675 6.30% 1.46%1,365 6.40%
70 to 74 years640 6.10%645 6.00% 0.78%1,280 6.00%
15 to 19 years605 5.80%570 5.30% 5.79%1,175 5.50%
20 to 24 years595 5.70%565 5.30% 5.04%1,160 5.50%
10 to 14 years630 6.00%525 4.90% 16.67%1,155 5.40%
25 to 29 years600 5.70%560 5.20% 6.67%1,155 5.40%
30 to 34 years575 5.50%575 5.40% 0.00%1,155 5.40%
35 to 39 years560 5.30%585 5.50% 4.27%1,140 5.40%
40 to 44 years550 5.20%590 5.50% 6.78%1,135 5.30%
5 to 9 years605 5.80%510 4.80% 15.70%1,115 5.30%
0 to 4 years490 4.70%490 4.60% 0.00%980 4.60%
75 to 79 years370 3.50%445 4.20% 16.85%815 3.80%
85 years and over215 2.00%345 3.20% 37.68%555 2.60%
80 to 84 years235 2.20%285 2.70% 17.54%515 2.40%
85 to 89 years135 1.30%200 1.90% 32.50%330 1.60%
90 to 94 years55 0.50%100 0.90% 45.00%155 0.70%
95 to 99 years30 0.30%40 0.40% 25.00%65 0.30%

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 62.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.90% and 15.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population45.60%48.00%46.80%
Average age of the population43.10%45.20%44.10%
65 years and over20.60%23.30%21.90%
0 to 14 years16.40%14.20%15.30%

Population of Essex by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Essex is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Essex 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 28.00% of the total population, followed by French (26.77%), Irish (20.33%), Canadian (18.20%), and Scottish (16.38%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English26.61%29.37%28.00%
French26.76%26.78%26.77%
Irish19.82%20.78%20.33%
Canadian18.16%18.19%18.20%
Scottish16.75%16.03%16.38%
German13.04%13.58%13.31%
Italian5.27%4.51%4.89%
Dutch4.39%4.85%4.62%
British Isles3.47%3.93%3.68%
French Canadian2.59%4.08%3.36%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 7,095 of Essex's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.85% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.20%, 7.15%, and 4.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,14018.70%
1 person2,15512.85%
4 persons1,2107.20%
3 persons1,2007.15%
5 or more persons6904.10%

Income in Essex

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Essex is $43,600.

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 Essex population or around 12,040 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 11,460 and 10,770 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Essex's median household income is $87,000, 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 Essex

This data sheds light on the distribution of Essex 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.

53.00% or most of the Essex population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 15.85% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.05% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6,8807,75514,63553.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate5,1754,7509,93034.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,7702,6104,37515.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,8301,8403,67012.05%

Employment in Essex

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Essex. 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 7.63% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate53.33%
Unemployment rate7.63%

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 Essex's population (around 79.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 625 men and 460 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,085.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed6254601,085

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Essex has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 12%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing1,54552520%
Health care and social assistance1451,14012%
Retail trade47060010%
Construction93012510%
Educational services1654756%
Accommodation and food services1804156%
Transportation and warehousing3601905%
Other services (except public administration)2552255%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2151904%
Professional, scientific and technical services1852254%
Public administration1802054%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2251203%
Finance and insurance702103%
Wholesale trade180853%
Arts, entertainment and recreation115652%
Information and cultural industries80451%
Utilities85151%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction8001%
Real estate and rental and leasing35551%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

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 work3,4653,2406,70572.10%
Worked at home5157301,24013.30%
No fixed workplace address9203251,24013.30%
Worked outside Canada55451051.10%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Essex 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 minutes41.30%
30 to 44 minutes27.20%
Less than 15 minutes24.30%
45 to 59 minutes5.80%
60 minutes and over1.30%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
60.55%
Married or living common-law
39.45%

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 Essex. About 20,600 people living in the province speak English, 325 people speak French, 40 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 15 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English20,600
French325
Neither English nor French40
English and French15

Religion

Essex is predominantly Christian. About 13,570 of its population is Christian (6,450 males and 6,450 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.5% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 0.2% and 0.1% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.1% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian65.7%
Islam0.5%
Hindu0.2%
Sikh0.1%
Buddhist0.1%
Jewish0.0%