Hearst, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Hearst. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 98.06 km2. The town has a population density of 48.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Hearst 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, Hearst has a population of around 4,794 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -5.44%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5,0704,794 --5.44%

Population By Genders

The male population of Hearst is around 2,345 while the female population is around 2,455.

Of the 4,794 total population in Hearst, the largest gender is female with around 2,455 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,3452,455 -4.48%

Population by Age Characteristics

Hearst has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.00% of the total population. The town median age is 48.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years220 9.40%210 8.60% 4.55%430 9.00%
55 to 59 years200 8.50%175 7.10% 12.50%375 7.80%
50 to 54 years165 7.00%175 7.10% 5.71%340 7.10%
65 to 69 years165 7.00%175 7.10% 5.71%340 7.10%
70 to 74 years165 7.00%160 6.50% 3.03%325 6.80%
45 to 49 years150 6.40%140 5.70% 6.67%290 6.00%
15 to 19 years125 5.30%155 6.30% 19.35%280 5.80%
40 to 44 years125 5.30%150 6.10% 16.67%275 5.70%
25 to 29 years135 5.80%130 5.30% 3.70%270 5.60%
10 to 14 years125 5.30%135 5.50% 7.41%255 5.30%
20 to 24 years130 5.50%115 4.70% 11.54%250 5.20%
5 to 9 years120 5.10%120 4.90% 0.00%240 5.00%
35 to 39 years120 5.10%120 4.90% 0.00%235 4.90%
30 to 34 years90 3.80%130 5.30% 30.77%225 4.70%
75 to 79 years105 4.50%110 4.50% 4.55%215 4.50%
0 to 4 years90 3.80%100 4.10% 10.00%190 4.00%
80 to 84 years65 2.80%80 3.30% 18.75%145 3.00%
85 years and over40 1.70%75 3.10% 46.67%110 2.30%
85 to 89 years30 1.30%40 1.60% 25.00%75 1.60%
Median age of the population48 48.40%47 47.20% 2.07%48 48.00%
Average age of the population45 45.10%45 45.20% 0.00%45 45.20%

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 61.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 23.80% and 14.40%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over23.20%24.20%23.80%
0 to 14 years14.10%14.50%14.40%

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Population of Hearst by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Hearst is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Hearst 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 Canadian, which accounts for 32.88% of the total population, followed by French (26.32%), French Canadian (16.28%), Caucasian (White) (6.55%), and Franco Ontarian (4.97%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include English, Ontarian, First Nations (North American Indian), Irish, and Finnish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian33.33%32.44%32.88%
French25.76%26.86%26.32%
French Canadian16.45%16.12%16.28%
Caucasian (White)6.71%6.40%6.55%
Franco Ontarian5.41%4.55%4.97%
English4.55%4.96%4.76%
Ontarian3.90%3.51%3.70%
First Nations (North American Indian)3.25%2.89%3.17%
Irish2.16%3.10%2.54%
Finnish2.16%2.89%2.54%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,335 of Hearst's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.60% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.50% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.75%, 5.20%, and 1.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons88519.60%
1 person79017.50%
3 persons2605.75%
4 persons2355.20%
5 or more persons851.90%

Income in Hearst

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hearst is $44,400.

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 Hearst population or around 2,925 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 2,810 and 2,425 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Hearst's median household income is $76,500, 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 Hearst

This data sheds light on the distribution of Hearst 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.

55.30% or most of the Hearst population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.75% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.90% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 12.80% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,5701,9053,47555.30%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9908001,79027.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree6255901,21016.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher22557580512.80%

Employment in Hearst

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hearst. 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 5.32% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate56.61%
Unemployment rate5.32%

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 Hearst's population (around 70.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 150 men and 125 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 265.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed150125265

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Hearst has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 15%, followed by Retail trade at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance6533016%
Manufacturing2858515%
Retail trade15518013%
Construction2302010%
Educational services351859%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting100406%
Other services (except public administration)55755%
Accommodation and food services35855%
Transportation and warehousing80204%
Public administration45353%
Finance and insurance15553%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction5502%
Wholesale trade30102%
Professional, scientific and technical services25102%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services10201%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10201%
Information and cultural industries15101%
Utilities1501%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
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 work9209601,88082.10%
No fixed workplace address2204025010.90%
Worked at home551051556.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Hearst 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 minutes81.70%
15 to 29 minutes7.00%
60 minutes and over6.80%
30 to 44 minutes4.40%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
60.29%
Married or living common-law
39.71%

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.

French is the most spoken official language in Hearst. About 4,085 people living in the province speak French, 590 people speak English, 60 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French4,085
English590
English and French60
Neither English nor French5

Religion

Hearst is predominantly Christian. About 4,115 of its population is Christian (1,960 males and 1,960 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian87.0%
Islam0.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Sikh0.0%