Grimsby, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Grimsby. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 68.71 km2. The town has a population density of 420.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Grimsby 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, Grimsby has a population of around 28,883 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 5.74%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
27,31428,883 +5.74%

Population By Genders

The male population of Grimsby is around 14,025 while the female population is around 14,855.

Of the 28,883 total population in Grimsby, the largest gender is female with around 14,855 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
14,02514,855 +5.59%

Population by Age Characteristics

Grimsby has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.90% of the total population. The town median age is 45.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years1,100 7.80%1,180 7.90% 6.78%2,275 7.90%
60 to 64 years990 7.10%1,100 7.40% 10.00%2,090 7.20%
50 to 54 years950 6.80%1,030 6.90% 7.77%1,980 6.90%
45 to 49 years920 6.60%1,025 6.90% 10.24%1,940 6.70%
65 to 69 years885 6.30%975 6.60% 9.23%1,865 6.50%
40 to 44 years900 6.40%950 6.40% 5.26%1,850 6.40%
10 to 14 years905 6.50%870 5.90% 3.87%1,770 6.10%
35 to 39 years805 5.70%885 6.00% 9.04%1,690 5.90%
15 to 19 years860 6.10%810 5.50% 5.81%1,675 5.80%
30 to 34 years785 5.60%810 5.50% 3.09%1,600 5.50%
5 to 9 years830 5.90%765 5.10% 7.83%1,595 5.50%
70 to 74 years710 5.10%830 5.60% 14.46%1,545 5.30%
25 to 29 years770 5.50%730 4.90% 5.19%1,500 5.20%
20 to 24 years730 5.20%715 4.80% 2.05%1,445 5.00%
0 to 4 years690 4.90%620 4.20% 10.14%1,310 4.50%
75 to 79 years560 4.00%630 4.20% 11.11%1,190 4.10%
85 years and over310 2.20%500 3.40% 38.00%810 2.80%
80 to 84 years330 2.40%425 2.90% 22.35%760 2.60%
85 to 89 years215 1.50%265 1.80% 18.87%475 1.60%
90 to 94 years85 0.60%185 1.20% 54.05%270 0.90%
95 to 99 years10 0.10%45 0.30% 77.78%55 0.20%

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 62.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.30% and 16.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population43.60%46.00%45.20%
Average age of the population42.30%44.60%43.50%
65 years and over20.00%22.60%21.30%
0 to 14 years17.30%15.20%16.20%

Population of Grimsby by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Grimsby is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Grimsby 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 27.83% of the total population, followed by Scottish (20.08%), Irish (18.36%), Canadian (13.95%), and Italian (11.99%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Dutch, Polish, French, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English28.27%27.40%27.83%
Scottish20.02%20.12%20.08%
Irish17.33%19.37%18.36%
Canadian14.17%13.77%13.95%
Italian13.10%10.93%11.99%
German11.02%12.06%11.55%
Dutch8.43%7.58%8.00%
Polish6.28%6.39%6.32%
French5.13%6.01%5.58%
Ukrainian4.77%5.84%5.30%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 7,340 of Grimsby's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.15% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.30%, 7.65%, and 3.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons4,11518.05%
1 person2,77012.15%
4 persons1,8908.30%
3 persons1,7407.65%
5 or more persons8903.90%

Income in Grimsby

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Grimsby is $48,000.

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 Grimsby population or around 14,620 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 14,210 and 12,980 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Grimsby's median household income is $104,000, 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 Grimsby

This data sheds light on the distribution of Grimsby 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.

64.95% or most of the Grimsby population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.25% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 25.10% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.85% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree11,55513,13524,69064.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher4,5356,49511,02529.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate4,9305,0259,95025.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree2,1951,9504,1459.85%

Employment in Grimsby

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Grimsby. 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 6.57% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate57.66%
Unemployment rate6.57%

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 Grimsby's population (around 73.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,300 men and 935 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,235.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,3009352,235

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Grimsby has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Manufacturing at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance3451,60013%
Retail trade76597011%
Manufacturing1,14038510%
Educational services3559709%
Construction1,0351958%
Professional, scientific and technical services6854357%
Public administration5003205%
Wholesale trade5502605%
Transportation and warehousing5552205%
Accommodation and food services2554955%
Finance and insurance2453554%
Other services (except public administration)2553454%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2952604%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1751552%
Real estate and rental and leasing1401602%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1351002%
Information and cultural industries115851%
Utilities95101%
Management of companies and enterprises20250%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1000%

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 work4,1704,1608,33560.50%
Worked at home1,8402,0553,90028.30%
No fixed workplace address1,1303901,52511.10%
Worked outside Canada1515250.20%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Grimsby 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 minutes34.10%
Less than 15 minutes28.90%
30 to 44 minutes21.50%
60 minutes and over8.50%
45 to 59 minutes7.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
62.69%
Married or living common-law
37.31%

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 Grimsby. About 28,265 people living in the province speak English, 265 people speak French, 115 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 40 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English28,265
French265
Neither English nor French115
English and French40

Religion

Grimsby is predominantly Christian. About 17,610 of its population is Christian (8,325 males and 8,325 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.9% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 1.0% and 0.6% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.4% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian61.6%
Islam1.9%
Hindu1.0%
Sikh0.6%
Buddhist0.4%
Jewish0.2%