Gananoque, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Gananoque. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 7.01 km2. The town has a population density of 768.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Gananoque 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, Gananoque has a population of around 5,383 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 4.34%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5,1595,383 +4.34%

Population By Genders

The male population of Gananoque is around 2,600 while the female population is around 2,780.

Of the 5,383 total population in Gananoque, the largest gender is female with around 2,780 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,6002,780 +6.47%

Population by Age Characteristics

Gananoque has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.10% of the total population. The town median age is 53.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years225 8.70%265 9.50% 15.09%490 9.10%
55 to 59 years220 8.50%255 9.20% 13.73%475 8.80%
65 to 69 years205 7.90%240 8.60% 14.58%455 8.40%
70 to 74 years175 6.70%225 8.10% 22.22%395 7.30%
50 to 54 years185 7.10%175 6.30% 5.41%355 6.60%
75 to 79 years150 5.80%150 5.40% 0.00%300 5.60%
45 to 49 years125 4.80%165 5.90% 24.24%290 5.40%
35 to 39 years150 5.80%135 4.90% 10.00%280 5.20%
30 to 34 years125 4.80%145 5.20% 13.79%270 5.00%
25 to 29 years145 5.60%115 4.10% 20.69%260 4.80%
10 to 14 years120 4.60%135 4.90% 11.11%255 4.70%
40 to 44 years130 5.00%135 4.90% 3.70%255 4.70%
15 to 19 years145 5.60%105 3.80% 27.59%245 4.50%
85 years and over80 3.10%160 5.80% 50.00%245 4.50%
20 to 24 years125 4.80%90 3.20% 28.00%220 4.10%
5 to 9 years115 4.40%90 3.20% 21.74%210 3.90%
80 to 84 years80 3.10%125 4.50% 36.00%210 3.90%
0 to 4 years105 4.00%80 2.90% 23.81%185 3.40%
85 to 89 years45 1.70%85 3.10% 47.06%135 2.50%
90 to 94 years25 1.00%50 1.80% 50.00%75 1.40%
Median age of the population51 50.80%56 55.60% 8.99%53 53.20%

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 58.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 29.60% and 12.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population46.80%51.10%49.00%
65 years and over26.70%32.60%29.60%
0 to 14 years13.30%10.80%12.00%

Population of Gananoque by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Gananoque is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Gananoque 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 33.56% of the total population, followed by Irish (33.17%), Scottish (26.58%), Canadian (19.41%), and French (9.94%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English31.56%35.50%33.56%
Irish32.94%33.27%33.17%
Scottish26.63%26.39%26.58%
Canadian17.95%20.82%19.41%
French9.66%10.22%9.94%
German6.51%9.11%7.74%
British Isles4.14%4.83%4.59%
Caucasian (White)3.94%3.35%3.54%
Dutch3.35%3.53%3.44%
Welsh2.96%3.72%3.44%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,350 of Gananoque's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 18.85% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.75% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.35%, 4.30%, and 1.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person96518.85%
2 persons96018.75%
3 persons3256.35%
4 persons2204.30%
5 or more persons951.85%

Income in Gananoque

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Gananoque is $38,400.

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 Gananoque population or around 3,640 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 3,395 and 2,485 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Gananoque's median household income is $67,000, 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 Gananoque

This data sheds light on the distribution of Gananoque 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.

55.35% or most of the Gananoque population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.40% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.05% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,6752,2903,96055.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,2059652,16529.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher5258601,39019.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree6355151,15015.05%

Employment in Gananoque

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Gananoque. 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 6.75% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate49.29%
Unemployment rate6.75%

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 Gananoque's population (around 69.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 220 men and 170 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 390.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed220170390

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Gananoque has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance6539018%
Retail trade17013011%
Accommodation and food services1151209%
Construction190208%
Public administration110607%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services120506%
Manufacturing100556%
Professional, scientific and technical services90656%
Educational services551006%
Arts, entertainment and recreation45604%
Other services (except public administration)60404%
Wholesale trade20654%
Transportation and warehousing70153%
Finance and insurance10402%
Real estate and rental and leasing30252%
Information and cultural industries2001%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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 work7407551,49565.90%
Worked at home16528545019.80%
No fixed workplace address2359032014.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Gananoque 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 minutes40.80%
30 to 44 minutes28.70%
15 to 29 minutes24.80%
45 to 59 minutes4.10%
60 minutes and over1.70%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
53.22%
Married or living common-law
46.78%

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 Gananoque. About 5,120 people living in the province speak English, 110 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English5,120
French110
English and French5
Neither English nor French5

Religion

Gananoque is predominantly Christian. About 3,045 of its population is Christian (1,360 males and 1,360 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Muslim, both represent 0.2% and 0.2% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian58.2%
Hindu0.4%
Jewish0.2%
Islam0.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Sikh0.0%