Gravenhurst, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Gravenhurst. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 489.11 km2. The town has a population density of 26.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Gravenhurst 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, Gravenhurst has a population of around 13,157 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 6.87%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
12,31113,157 +6.87%

Population By Genders

The male population of Gravenhurst is around 6,720 while the female population is around 6,435.

Of the 13,157 total population in Gravenhurst, the largest gender is male with around 6,720 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
6,7206,435 +4.24%

Population by Age Characteristics

Gravenhurst has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 10.00% of the total population. The town median age is 53.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years675 10.00%640 9.90% 5.19%1,315 10.00%
65 to 69 years565 8.40%610 9.50% 7.38%1,175 8.90%
55 to 59 years590 8.80%550 8.50% 6.78%1,140 8.70%
70 to 74 years500 7.40%490 7.60% 2.00%985 7.50%
50 to 54 years430 6.40%390 6.10% 9.30%820 6.20%
35 to 39 years460 6.80%345 5.40% 25.00%805 6.10%
30 to 34 years390 5.80%335 5.20% 14.10%725 5.50%
75 to 79 years350 5.20%370 5.70% 5.41%720 5.50%
40 to 44 years360 5.40%305 4.70% 15.28%660 5.00%
45 to 49 years360 5.40%285 4.40% 20.83%650 4.90%
25 to 29 years330 4.90%300 4.70% 9.09%635 4.80%
10 to 14 years280 4.20%270 4.20% 3.57%550 4.20%
20 to 24 years285 4.20%245 3.80% 14.04%535 4.10%
85 years and over180 2.70%340 5.30% 47.06%515 3.90%
15 to 19 years245 3.60%245 3.80% 0.00%490 3.70%
0 to 4 years235 3.50%250 3.90% 6.00%485 3.70%
80 to 84 years245 3.60%230 3.60% 6.12%480 3.60%
5 to 9 years240 3.60%240 3.70% 0.00%475 3.60%
85 to 89 years105 1.60%205 3.20% 48.78%305 2.30%
90 to 94 years60 0.90%100 1.60% 40.00%165 1.30%
Median age of the population52 52.00%55 55.20% 5.43%54 53.60%

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 59.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 29.50% and 11.40%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population48.30%49.90%49.10%
65 years and over27.40%31.70%29.50%
0 to 14 years11.20%11.70%11.40%

Population of Gravenhurst by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Gravenhurst is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Gravenhurst 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 36.73% of the total population, followed by Scottish (27.21%), Irish (24.20%), Canadian (16.74%), and German (13.52%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English36.94%36.60%36.73%
Scottish26.45%27.94%27.21%
Irish23.51%24.94%24.20%
Canadian17.46%16.11%16.74%
German13.35%13.68%13.52%
French8.48%8.50%8.45%
British Isles6.05%6.40%6.18%
Dutch3.69%5.67%4.70%
Italian3.36%2.91%3.17%
Polish3.02%3.08%3.05%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,310 of Gravenhurst's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.75% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.40%, 4.55%, and 2.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,38021.65%
1 person1,62014.75%
3 persons7056.40%
4 persons5004.55%
5 or more persons2952.70%

Income in Gravenhurst

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Gravenhurst is $37,600.

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 Gravenhurst population or around 8,405 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 7,075 and 5,415 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Gravenhurst's median household income is $73,500, 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 Gravenhurst

This data sheds light on the distribution of Gravenhurst 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.

50.35% or most of the Gravenhurst population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.20% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 16.10% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree3,8454,4808,32050.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,7552,8605,61033.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,0801,5952,67516.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,6251,1602,78016.10%

Employment in Gravenhurst

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Gravenhurst. 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 5.83% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate49.11%
Unemployment rate5.83%

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 Gravenhurst's population (around 66.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 700 men and 405 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,100.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7004051,100

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Gravenhurst has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (17%) works in the retail trade sector. The Construction sector comes second at 15%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade41058517%
Construction7509515%
Health care and social assistance6055511%
Accommodation and food services1753359%
Public administration1802157%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2151206%
Manufacturing2051156%
Professional, scientific and technical services1301805%
Educational services1102005%
Other services (except public administration)1451255%
Transportation and warehousing150503%
Arts, entertainment and recreation851003%
Real estate and rental and leasing70452%
Finance and insurance60552%
Wholesale trade45301%
Utilities50101%
Information and cultural industries4001%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2500%
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 work1,5851,8153,40565.20%
Worked at home35556091517.50%
No fixed workplace address71519089517.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Gravenhurst 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 minutes34.70%
15 to 29 minutes31.50%
30 to 44 minutes18.10%
60 minutes and over8.80%
45 to 59 minutes7.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
55.84%
Married or living common-law
44.16%

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 Gravenhurst. About 12,105 people living in the province speak English, 115 people speak French, 15 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English12,105
French115
Neither English nor French15
English and French5

Religion

Gravenhurst is predominantly Christian. About 5,665 of its population is Christian (2,560 males and 2,560 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Jewish with 0.9% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.2% and 0.1% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian46.7%
Jewish0.9%
Buddhist0.2%
Hindu0.1%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%