Huntsville, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Huntsville. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 705.18 km2. The town has a population density of 30.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Huntsville 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, Huntsville has a population of around 21,147 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 6.72%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
19,81621,147 +6.72%

Population By Genders

The male population of Huntsville is around 10,320 while the female population is around 10,825.

Of the 21,147 total population in Huntsville, the largest gender is female with around 10,825 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
10,32010,825 +4.67%

Population by Age Characteristics

Huntsville has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.20% of the total population. The town median age is 49.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years940 9.10%1,010 9.30% 6.93%1,950 9.20%
55 to 59 years935 9.10%965 8.90% 3.11%1,905 9.00%
65 to 69 years830 8.00%840 7.80% 1.19%1,670 7.90%
50 to 54 years625 6.10%745 6.90% 16.11%1,370 6.50%
70 to 74 years640 6.20%665 6.10% 3.76%1,305 6.20%
35 to 39 years595 5.80%610 5.60% 2.46%1,210 5.70%
45 to 49 years590 5.70%595 5.50% 0.84%1,185 5.60%
30 to 34 years565 5.50%610 5.60% 7.38%1,175 5.60%
40 to 44 years555 5.40%595 5.50% 6.72%1,145 5.40%
25 to 29 years555 5.40%540 5.00% 2.70%1,100 5.20%
10 to 14 years550 5.30%530 4.90% 3.64%1,080 5.10%
15 to 19 years560 5.40%470 4.30% 16.07%1,035 4.90%
20 to 24 years465 4.50%485 4.50% 4.12%955 4.50%
75 to 79 years450 4.40%505 4.70% 10.89%955 4.50%
5 to 9 years460 4.50%475 4.40% 3.16%935 4.40%
0 to 4 years445 4.30%400 3.70% 10.11%850 4.00%
80 to 84 years295 2.90%375 3.50% 21.33%670 3.20%
85 years and over265 2.60%395 3.60% 32.91%660 3.10%
85 to 89 years165 1.60%210 1.90% 21.43%375 1.80%
90 to 94 years85 0.80%140 1.30% 39.29%225 1.10%
95 to 99 years10 0.10%40 0.40% 75.00%50 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 61.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 24.90% and 13.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population48.40%50.40%49.60%
Average age of the population45.50%47.10%46.30%
65 years and over24.00%25.70%24.90%
0 to 14 years14.10%13.00%13.50%

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Population of Huntsville by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Huntsville is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Huntsville 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 36.55% of the total population, followed by Scottish (27.07%), Irish (26.32%), Canadian (18.99%), and German (13.56%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English36.17%37.01%36.55%
Scottish25.64%28.44%27.07%
Irish24.11%28.44%26.32%
Canadian19.24%18.69%18.99%
German13.83%13.25%13.56%
French8.42%8.33%8.37%
British Isles6.00%6.06%6.03%
Dutch4.82%5.06%4.95%
Polish3.84%3.64%3.74%
Italian3.74%3.27%3.50%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 7,050 of Huntsville's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.35% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.25% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.15%, 6.00%, and 3.25%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,58520.35%
1 person2,33513.25%
3 persons1,2607.15%
4 persons1,0606.00%
5 or more persons5753.25%

Income in Huntsville

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Huntsville is $40,000.

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 Huntsville population or around 13,225 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 12,045 and 9,695 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Huntsville's median household income is $83,000, 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 Huntsville

This data sheds light on the distribution of Huntsville 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.

56.50% or most of the Huntsville population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 20.50% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.90% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7,6258,40516,03556.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate4,4154,7109,13031.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,3853,4455,83020.50%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,9851,6703,65511.90%

Employment in Huntsville

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Huntsville. 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 7.16% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate52.31%
Unemployment rate7.16%

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 Huntsville's population (around 66.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,255 men and 830 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,085.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,2558302,085

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Huntsville has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 14%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction1,39022015%
Retail trade64084514%
Health care and social assistance2051,05512%
Accommodation and food services4355259%
Manufacturing5301757%
Educational services1654456%
Professional, scientific and technical services3202355%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2852605%
Public administration2652755%
Other services (except public administration)2252505%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1251452%
Transportation and warehousing175802%
Real estate and rental and leasing1101252%
Wholesale trade160602%
Finance and insurance701252%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting115402%
Utilities95401%
Information and cultural industries80551%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction60101%
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 work2,8953,0905,99064.10%
Worked at home7659551,72018.40%
No fixed workplace address1,2903301,62517.40%
Worked outside Canada010100.10%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Huntsville 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 minutes41.90%
15 to 29 minutes32.70%
30 to 44 minutes14.30%
60 minutes and over6.40%
45 to 59 minutes4.70%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
61.73%
Married or living common-law
38.27%

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 Huntsville. About 20,685 people living in the province speak English, 260 people speak French, 25 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 15 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English20,685
French260
Neither English nor French25
English and French15

Religion

Huntsville is predominantly Christian. About 10,750 of its population is Christian (4,995 males and 4,995 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Buddhist, both represent 0.3% and 0.2% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.1% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian51.9%
Hindu0.3%
Sikh0.3%
Buddhist0.2%
Jewish0.1%
Islam0.1%