Gore Bay, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Gore Bay. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 5.14 km2. The town has a population density of 157.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Gore 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, Gore Bay has a population of around 808 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -6.81%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
867808 --6.81%

Population By Genders

The male population of Gore Bay is around 385 while the female population is around 420.

Of the 808 total population in Gore Bay, the largest gender is female with around 420 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
385420 -8.33%

Population by Age Characteristics

Gore Bay has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 10.50% of the total population. The town median age is 56.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years35 9.10%50 11.90% 30.00%85 10.50%
60 to 64 years35 9.10%35 8.30% 0.00%70 8.60%
65 to 69 years25 6.50%35 8.30% 28.57%65 8.00%
85 years and over25 6.50%40 9.50% 37.50%65 8.00%
70 to 74 years35 9.10%25 6.00% 28.57%60 7.40%
Median age of the population55 55.20%58 57.60% 3.47%57 56.80%
Average age of the population49 49.10%54 53.90% 7.42%52 51.60%
80 to 84 years15 3.90%30 7.10% 50.00%45 5.60%
15 to 19 years25 6.50%15 3.60% 40.00%40 4.90%
20 to 24 years20 5.20%20 4.80% 0.00%40 4.90%
35 to 39 years20 5.20%20 4.80% 0.00%40 4.90%
45 to 49 years20 5.20%20 4.80% 0.00%40 4.90%
75 to 79 years20 5.20%25 6.00% 20.00%40 4.90%
85 to 89 years15 3.90%25 6.00% 40.00%40 4.90%
10 to 14 years15 3.90%15 3.60% 0.00%35 4.30%
25 to 29 years20 5.20%15 3.60% 25.00%35 4.30%
30 to 34 years15 3.90%20 4.80% 25.00%35 4.30%
40 to 44 years20 5.20%20 4.80% 0.00%35 4.30%
50 to 54 years15 3.90%20 4.80% 25.00%35 4.30%
5 to 9 years20 5.20%10 2.40% 50.00%30 3.70%

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 54.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 34.60% and 9.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years13.00%8.30%9.90%

Population of Gore Bay by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Gore Bay is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Gore 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 Scottish, which accounts for 39.76% of the total population, followed by English (28.92%), Irish (20.48%), French (19.88%), and Canadian (14.46%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), First Nations (North American Indian), German, Ontarian, and Dutch.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish32.00%46.15%39.76%
English25.33%31.87%28.92%
Irish17.33%20.88%20.48%
French20.00%19.78%19.88%
Canadian10.67%16.48%14.46%
Caucasian (White)9.33%3.30%6.02%
First Nations (North American Indian)4.00%6.59%5.42%
German4.00%4.40%4.22%
Ontarian6.67%2.20%4.22%
Dutch4.00%3.30%3.61%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 280 of Gore Bay's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 20.40% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.40% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.60%, 4.60%, and 1.95%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person15520.40%
2 persons14018.40%
3 persons354.60%
4 persons354.60%
5 or more persons151.95%

Income in Gore Bay

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Gore Bay is $38,800.

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 Gore Bay population or around 540 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 495 and 360 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Gore Bay's median household income is $65,500, 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 Gore Bay

This data sheds light on the distribution of Gore 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.

51.75% or most of the Gore Bay population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 38.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 13.35% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.30% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree25034060051.75%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate23522045538.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher709516013.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree558514010.30%

Employment in Gore Bay

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Gore 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 6.62% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate54.30%
Unemployment rate6.62%

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 Gore Bay's population (around 67.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 55 men and 25 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 80.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed552580

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Gore Bay has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the transportation and warehousing sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 16%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Transportation and warehousing605024%
Health care and social assistance106016%
Retail trade252010%
Professional, scientific and technical services10259%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services30108%
Construction2004%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting0103%
Educational services0103%
Accommodation and food services0103%
Other services (except public administration)0103%
Public administration003%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1002%
Manufacturing1002%
Real estate and rental and leasing1002%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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 work11012523056.80%
Worked at home35559523.50%
No fixed workplace address65158019.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Gore 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
Less than 15 minutes68.30%
15 to 29 minutes11.10%
60 minutes and over9.50%
30 to 44 minutes7.90%
45 to 59 minutes4.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
54.48%
Married or living common-law
45.52%

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 Gore Bay. About 740 people living in the province speak English, 20 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English740
French20
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Gore Bay is predominantly Christian. About 480 of its population is Christian (200 males and 200 females).

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

ReligionPopulation
Christian57.8%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%