King, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of King. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 332.12 km2. The town has a population density of 82.30 people per km2.

We highlight the King 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, King has a population of around 27,333 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 11.51%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
24,51227,333 +11.51%

Population By Genders

The male population of King is around 13,815 while the female population is around 13,520.

Of the 27,333 total population in King, the largest gender is male with around 13,815 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
13,81513,520 +2.14%

Population by Age Characteristics

King has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 8.40% of the total population. The town median age is 43.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
50 to 54 years1,170 8.50%1,140 8.40% 2.56%2,305 8.40%
55 to 59 years1,170 8.50%1,135 8.40% 2.99%2,305 8.40%
45 to 49 years945 6.80%1,040 7.70% 9.13%1,985 7.30%
60 to 64 years980 7.10%975 7.20% 0.51%1,950 7.10%
10 to 14 years1,015 7.30%930 6.90% 8.37%1,945 7.10%
15 to 19 years985 7.10%905 6.70% 8.12%1,890 6.90%
40 to 44 years855 6.20%920 6.80% 7.07%1,775 6.50%
20 to 24 years920 6.70%800 5.90% 13.04%1,720 6.30%
5 to 9 years850 6.20%815 6.00% 4.12%1,670 6.10%
35 to 39 years715 5.20%840 6.20% 14.88%1,560 5.70%
65 to 69 years725 5.20%705 5.20% 2.76%1,430 5.20%
25 to 29 years725 5.20%615 4.50% 15.17%1,340 4.90%
0 to 4 years700 5.10%560 4.10% 20.00%1,260 4.60%
30 to 34 years585 4.20%590 4.40% 0.85%1,175 4.30%
70 to 74 years580 4.20%580 4.30% 0.00%1,155 4.20%
75 to 79 years400 2.90%380 2.80% 5.00%780 2.90%
80 to 84 years265 1.90%315 2.30% 15.87%580 2.10%
85 years and over230 1.70%275 2.00% 16.36%500 1.80%
85 to 89 years160 1.20%165 1.20% 3.03%325 1.20%
90 to 94 years50 0.40%85 0.60% 41.18%135 0.50%
Median age of the population42 42.40%44 43.60% 2.29%43 43.20%

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 65.90% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 17.80% and 16.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population40.50%41.80%41.10%
0 to 14 years18.60%17.10%17.80%
65 years and over15.90%16.60%16.30%

Population of King by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of King is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. King 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 Italian, which accounts for 35.12% of the total population, followed by English (12.09%), Scottish (9.30%), Irish (9.17%), and Canadian (8.99%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Polish, Chinese, Indian (India), and Portuguese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Italian35.79%34.44%35.12%
English11.95%12.24%12.09%
Scottish9.41%9.19%9.30%
Irish8.76%9.59%9.17%
Canadian9.45%8.55%8.99%
German4.40%4.35%4.37%
Polish3.31%4.28%3.79%
Chinese3.49%3.72%3.60%
Indian (India)3.27%3.38%3.33%
Portuguese3.09%3.35%3.22%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 7,820 of King's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 14.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.65% of the population. 3 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.40%, 7.90%, and 7.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,54014.15%
4 persons2,09011.65%
3 persons1,5058.40%
1 person1,4207.90%
5 or more persons1,4107.85%

Income in King

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within King is $48,800.

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 King population or around 13,740 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 10,940 and 10,150 people, respectively.

Household Income

The King's median household income is $141,000, 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 King

This data sheds light on the distribution of King 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.

65.60% or most of the King population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 36.65% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 25.20% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.25% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree11,17512,36023,54065.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher5,8307,30513,13536.65%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate5,0054,3909,39525.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree2,0101,6703,6809.25%

Employment in King

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in King. 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 7.30% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.25%
Unemployment rate7.30%

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 King's population (around 58.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 2,800 men and 1,415 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 4,215.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed2,8001,4154,215

Employment Industry Sectors

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

King has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the construction sector. The Professional, scientific and technical services sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction1,82540515%
Professional, scientific and technical services79585511%
Retail trade6706959%
Manufacturing7704208%
Educational services2558908%
Health care and social assistance2058357%
Finance and insurance3803855%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services4252705%
Wholesale trade4052354%
Public administration2703254%
Real estate and rental and leasing3102704%
Other services (except public administration)2553304%
Transportation and warehousing3251854%
Accommodation and food services2252553%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting3001503%
Arts, entertainment and recreation901402%
Information and cultural industries1251002%
Management of companies and enterprises25501%
Utilities45200%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2500%

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 work3,6003,2006,80551.40%
Worked at home2,0402,5054,54034.30%
No fixed workplace address1,4753751,84513.90%
Worked outside Canada3010400.30%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of King 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 minutes31.20%
30 to 44 minutes29.50%
Less than 15 minutes15.20%
45 to 59 minutes12.80%
60 minutes and over11.30%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
63.29%
Married or living common-law
36.71%

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.

English is the most spoken official language in King. About 26,520 people living in the province speak English, 440 people speak Neither English nor French, 190 people speak French language, and 100 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English26,520
Neither English nor French440
French190
English and French100

Religion

King is predominantly Christian. About 18,845 of its population is Christian (9,320 males and 9,320 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 3.6% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Hindu, both represent 1.6% and 1.6% of the population, while Sikh represent 1.4% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian69.3%
Islam3.6%
Jewish1.6%
Hindu1.6%
Sikh1.4%
Buddhist0.8%