Georgian Bay, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Georgian Bay. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 525.29 km2. The town has a population density of 6.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Georgian Bay 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, Georgian Bay has a population of around 3,441 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 36.87%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,5143,441 +36.87%

Population By Genders

The male population of Georgian Bay is around 1,830 while the female population is around 1,610.

Of the 3,441 total population in Georgian Bay, the largest gender is male with around 1,830 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,8301,610 +12.02%

Population by Age Characteristics

Georgian Bay has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 13.40% of the total population. The town median age is 58.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years240 13.10%220 13.70% 8.33%460 13.40%
55 to 59 years205 11.20%210 13.00% 2.38%415 12.10%
65 to 69 years220 12.00%190 11.80% 13.64%410 11.90%
70 to 74 years160 8.70%155 9.60% 3.13%315 9.20%
75 to 79 years110 6.00%90 5.60% 18.18%200 5.80%
50 to 54 years90 4.90%95 5.90% 5.26%190 5.50%
35 to 39 years95 5.20%80 5.00% 15.79%170 4.90%
30 to 34 years70 3.80%75 4.70% 6.67%145 4.20%
40 to 44 years75 4.10%70 4.30% 6.67%145 4.20%
20 to 24 years90 4.90%45 2.80% 50.00%135 3.90%
45 to 49 years70 3.80%60 3.70% 14.29%135 3.90%
25 to 29 years70 3.80%45 2.80% 35.71%120 3.50%
85 years and over55 3.00%55 3.40% 0.00%110 3.20%
5 to 9 years55 3.00%50 3.10% 9.09%105 3.10%
10 to 14 years65 3.60%45 2.80% 30.77%105 3.10%
80 to 84 years55 3.00%50 3.10% 9.09%105 3.10%
0 to 4 years55 3.00%40 2.50% 27.27%95 2.80%
15 to 19 years50 2.70%45 2.80% 10.00%95 2.80%
85 to 89 years45 2.50%35 2.20% 22.22%85 2.50%
Median age of the population58 58.40%58 58.40% 0.00%58 58.40%
Average age of the population52 51.70%53 53.10% 3.77%52 52.40%

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 58.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 33.10% and 8.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over32.80%33.20%33.10%
0 to 14 years9.60%8.40%8.90%

Population of Georgian Bay by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Georgian Bay is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Georgian Bay 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 29.09% of the total population, followed by Irish (21.20%), Scottish (20.32%), Canadian (14.18%), and French (11.70%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English27.87%30.50%29.09%
Irish20.49%22.01%21.20%
Scottish16.94%24.53%20.32%
Canadian16.39%11.32%14.18%
French10.11%13.84%11.70%
German12.02%11.64%11.70%
British Isles6.28%5.35%5.85%
Dutch5.74%5.03%5.41%
Polish3.83%5.35%4.53%
Italian4.37%4.09%4.09%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,525 of Georgian Bay's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.30% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.40% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.85%, 3.45%, and 1.95%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons74022.30%
1 person54516.40%
3 persons1955.85%
4 persons1153.45%
5 or more persons651.95%

Income in Georgian Bay

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Georgian Bay is $42,800.

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 Georgian Bay population or around 2,120 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 1,965 and 1,640 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Georgian Bay's median household income is $82,000, 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 Georgian Bay

This data sheds light on the distribution of Georgian Bay 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.

51.95% or most of the Georgian Bay population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.85% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.80% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,2351,2202,45551.95%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate8207301,55532.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher5405601,09022.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree47531579515.80%

Employment in Georgian Bay

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Georgian Bay. 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 5.12% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate43.52%
Unemployment rate5.12%

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 Georgian Bay's population (around 59.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 270 men and 105 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 375.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed270105375

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Georgian Bay has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 10%, followed by Manufacturing at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction2253016%
Retail trade956010%
Manufacturing110259%
Health care and social assistance301059%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services55658%
Accommodation and food services35707%
Arts, entertainment and recreation60356%
Educational services25555%
Transportation and warehousing30455%
Professional, scientific and technical services35204%
Real estate and rental and leasing40154%
Public administration35154%
Finance and insurance30203%
Other services (except public administration)30103%
Wholesale trade20102%
Information and cultural industries10202%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1501%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
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 work42533575555.50%
Worked at home16514531523.20%
No fixed workplace address2355028521.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Georgian Bay 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 minutes24.90%
30 to 44 minutes24.90%
Less than 15 minutes23.40%
45 to 59 minutes14.40%
60 minutes and over12.90%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Georgian Bayshed 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 Georgian Bay's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
65.02%
Married or living common-law
34.98%

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 Georgian Bay. About 3,405 people living in the province speak English, 35 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English3,405
French35
Neither English nor French5
English and French0

Religion

Georgian Bay is predominantly Christian. About 2,215 of its population is Christian (1,135 males and 1,135 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Jewish with 1.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian64.9%
Jewish1.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%