Kearney, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Kearney. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 528.21 km2. The town has a population density of 1.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Kearney 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, Kearney has a population of around 974 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 10.43%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
882974 +10.43%

Population By Genders

The male population of Kearney is around 500 while the female population is around 475.

Of the 974 total population in Kearney, the largest gender is male with around 500 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
500475 +5.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Kearney has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 14.90% of the total population. The town median age is 58.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years70 14.00%75 15.80% 6.67%145 14.90%
55 to 59 years65 13.00%55 11.60% 15.38%120 12.30%
65 to 69 years60 12.00%50 10.50% 16.67%115 11.80%
70 to 74 years50 10.00%40 8.40% 20.00%90 9.20%
75 to 79 years40 8.00%20 4.20% 50.00%60 6.20%
Median age of the population60 59.60%57 57.20% 3.36%58 58.40%
30 to 34 years25 5.00%30 6.30% 16.67%55 5.60%
50 to 54 years20 4.00%35 7.40% 42.86%55 5.60%
Average age of the population54 53.50%51 50.90% 5.61%52 52.20%
35 to 39 years20 4.00%20 4.20% 0.00%45 4.60%
40 to 44 years30 6.00%15 3.20% 50.00%45 4.60%
45 to 49 years15 3.00%25 5.30% 40.00%40 4.10%
0 to 4 years15 3.00%20 4.20% 25.00%30 3.10%
25 to 29 years15 3.00%15 3.20% 0.00%30 3.10%
5 to 9 years10 2.00%15 3.20% 33.33%25 2.60%
10 to 14 years10 2.00%15 3.20% 33.33%25 2.60%
15 to 19 years15 3.00%15 3.20% 0.00%25 2.60%
20 to 24 years15 3.00%10 2.10% 33.33%25 2.60%
85 years and over10 2.00%10 2.10% 0.00%25 2.60%
80 to 84 years15 3.00%10 2.10% 33.33%20 2.10%

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 60.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 30.80% and 8.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years7.00%9.50%8.70%

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Population of Kearney by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Kearney is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Kearney 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 40.66% of the total population, followed by Scottish (30.22%), Irish (26.92%), French (13.19%), and Canadian (12.64%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Italian, Dutch, Acadian, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English37.08%45.16%40.66%
Scottish29.21%31.18%30.22%
Irish29.21%24.73%26.92%
French12.36%15.05%13.19%
Canadian13.48%11.83%12.64%
German4.49%15.05%9.89%
Italian8.99%4.30%6.59%
Dutch6.74%5.38%6.04%
Acadian0.00%6.45%3.85%
Ukrainian3.37%3.23%3.30%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 440 of Kearney's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 25.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.45%, 2.15%, and 2.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons23025.00%
1 person14015.20%
3 persons505.45%
4 persons202.15%
5 or more persons202.15%

Income in Kearney

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Kearney is $34,800.

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 Kearney population or around 695 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 555 and 390 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Kearney's median household income is $68,000, 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 Kearney

This data sheds light on the distribution of Kearney 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.

57.10% or most of the Kearney population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 35.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 12.25% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.55% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree40035577057.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate19527547035.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher759017012.25%
No certificate, diploma or degree60651258.55%

Employment in Kearney

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Kearney. 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 4.73% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate43.20%
Unemployment rate4.73%

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 Kearney's population (around 65.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 25 men and 40 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 65.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed254065

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Kearney has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 16%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 15%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction502520%
Retail trade304016%
Health care and social assistance104515%
Public administration301010%
Manufacturing20106%
Accommodation and food services0155%
Professional, scientific and technical services0154%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services0104%
Educational services0154%
Other services (except public administration)10104%
Utilities002%
Transportation and warehousing002%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0102%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
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 work10513024065.80%
Worked at home35457520.50%
No fixed workplace address35155515.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Kearney 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
30 to 44 minutes39.70%
Less than 15 minutes19.00%
15 to 29 minutes19.00%
45 to 59 minutes10.30%
60 minutes and over10.30%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
67.23%
Married or living common-law
32.77%

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 Kearney. About 965 people living in the province speak English, 10 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English965
French10
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Kearney is predominantly Christian. About 510 of its population is Christian (255 males and 255 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 1.1% 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
Christian55.7%
Buddhist1.1%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%