McGarry, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of McGarry. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 85.62 km2. The town has a population density of 6.80 people per km2.

We highlight the McGarry 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, McGarry has a population of around 579 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -4.93%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
609579 --4.93%

Population By Genders

The male population of McGarry is around 300 while the female population is around 280.

Of the 579 total population in McGarry, the largest gender is male with around 300 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
300280 -6.67%

Population by Age Characteristics

McGarry has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 13.80% of the total population. The town median age is 55.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years45 15.00%30 10.70% 33.33%80 13.80%
55 to 59 years30 10.00%25 8.90% 16.67%60 10.30%
Median age of the population58 57.60%54 53.60% 6.94%55 55.20%
70 to 74 years30 10.00%25 8.90% 16.67%50 8.60%
Average age of the population51 50.80%46 46.00% 7.87%49 48.50%
50 to 54 years20 6.70%20 7.10% 0.00%40 6.90%
65 to 69 years20 6.70%20 7.10% 0.00%35 6.00%
75 to 79 years20 6.70%15 5.40% 25.00%35 6.00%
0 to 4 years10 3.30%20 7.10% 50.00%30 5.20%
10 to 14 years10 3.30%20 7.10% 50.00%30 5.20%
30 to 34 years10 3.30%20 7.10% 50.00%30 5.20%
5 to 9 years10 3.30%20 7.10% 50.00%25 4.30%
20 to 24 years10 3.30%10 3.60% 0.00%25 4.30%
35 to 39 years10 3.30%10 3.60% 0.00%25 4.30%
40 to 44 years10 3.30%10 3.60% 0.00%25 4.30%
45 to 49 years20 6.70%10 3.60% 50.00%25 4.30%
15 to 19 years10 3.30%10 3.60% 0.00%15 2.60%
80 to 84 years15 5.00%0 0.00% 100.00%15 2.60%
85 years and over5 1.70%5 1.80% 0.00%15 2.60%

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 58.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 26.70% and 14.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Population of McGarry by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of McGarry is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. McGarry 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 31.67% of the total population, followed by English (20.83%), French (20.83%), Irish (12.50%), and First Nations (North American Indian) (10.83%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Scottish, Caucasian (White), Italian, French Canadian, and German.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian31.67%32.79%31.67%
English16.67%22.95%20.83%
French21.67%21.31%20.83%
Irish15.00%11.48%12.50%
First Nations (North American Indian)10.00%13.11%10.83%
Scottish11.67%8.20%9.17%
Caucasian (White)8.33%4.92%7.50%
Italian3.33%4.92%5.00%
French Canadian6.67%4.92%5.00%
German5.00%0.00%4.17%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 275 of McGarry's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 19.85% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 3.45%, 3.45%, and 2.60%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons12521.55%
1 person11519.85%
3 persons203.45%
5 or more persons203.45%
4 persons152.60%

Income in McGarry

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within McGarry is $35,200.

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 McGarry population or around 390 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 305 and 235 people, respectively.

Household Income

The McGarry's median household income is $54,800, 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 McGarry

This data sheds light on the distribution of McGarry 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.

44.15% or most of the McGarry population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.70% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 27.15% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 5.45% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree16018034044.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree1558524028.70%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate10011521027.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher030405.45%

Employment in McGarry

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in McGarry. 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 4.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate43.00%
Unemployment rate4.00%

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 McGarry's population (around 76.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10015

Employment Industry Sectors

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

McGarry has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (26%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 15%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction501026%
Health care and social assistance03015%
Retail trade02011%
Construction1009%
Educational services0209%
Other services (except public administration)1506%
Transportation and warehousing1004%
Public administration004%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%

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 work807515573.80%
Worked at home20153014.30%
No fixed workplace address20153014.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of McGarry 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 minutes45.90%
Less than 15 minutes18.90%
15 to 29 minutes16.20%
45 to 59 minutes10.80%
60 minutes and over10.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
61.22%
Married or living common-law
38.78%

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 McGarry. About 350 people living in the province speak English, 220 people speak French, 10 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English350
French220
English and French10
Neither English nor French0

Religion

McGarry is predominantly Christian. About 385 of its population is Christian (190 males and 190 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% 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
Christian63.6%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%