Mississippi Mills, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Mississippi Mills. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 511.25 km2. The town has a population density of 28.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Mississippi Mills 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, Mississippi Mills has a population of around 14,740 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 11.98%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
13,16314,740 +11.98%

Population By Genders

The male population of Mississippi Mills is around 7,220 while the female population is around 7,520.

Of the 14,740 total population in Mississippi Mills, the largest gender is female with around 7,520 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
7,2207,520 +3.99%

Population by Age Characteristics

Mississippi Mills has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.80% of the total population. The town median age is 50.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years585 8.10%710 9.40% 17.61%1,295 8.80%
65 to 69 years590 8.20%680 9.00% 13.24%1,270 8.60%
55 to 59 years615 8.50%630 8.40% 2.38%1,245 8.40%
70 to 74 years535 7.40%570 7.60% 6.14%1,100 7.50%
50 to 54 years425 5.90%475 6.30% 10.53%900 6.10%
45 to 49 years405 5.60%445 5.90% 8.99%845 5.70%
30 to 34 years385 5.30%415 5.50% 7.23%800 5.40%
35 to 39 years390 5.40%405 5.40% 3.70%790 5.40%
40 to 44 years370 5.10%380 5.10% 2.63%755 5.10%
5 to 9 years405 5.60%345 4.60% 14.81%750 5.10%
10 to 14 years395 5.50%340 4.50% 13.92%730 5.00%
15 to 19 years365 5.10%360 4.80% 1.37%725 4.90%
75 to 79 years370 5.10%350 4.70% 5.41%720 4.90%
25 to 29 years365 5.10%340 4.50% 6.85%705 4.80%
0 to 4 years365 5.10%335 4.50% 8.22%695 4.70%
20 to 24 years320 4.40%270 3.60% 15.63%585 4.00%
85 years and over155 2.10%275 3.70% 43.64%435 3.00%
80 to 84 years185 2.60%205 2.70% 9.76%390 2.60%
85 to 89 years100 1.40%145 1.90% 31.03%245 1.70%
90 to 94 years50 0.70%90 1.20% 44.44%140 0.90%
Median age of the population48 48.00%52 51.60% 5.81%50 50.00%

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 26.60% and 14.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population45.00%47.50%46.30%
65 years and over25.30%27.70%26.60%
0 to 14 years16.10%13.50%14.80%

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Population of Mississippi Mills by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Mississippi Mills is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Mississippi Mills 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 Irish, which accounts for 37.90% of the total population, followed by Scottish (33.48%), English (25.88%), French (17.16%), and Canadian (15.53%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish37.56%38.22%37.90%
Scottish32.91%34.11%33.48%
English24.81%26.85%25.88%
French17.34%17.05%17.16%
Canadian15.50%15.48%15.53%
German12.47%11.78%12.12%
British Isles5.14%7.05%6.08%
Dutch4.09%4.32%4.13%
Polish3.66%3.90%3.82%
Italian3.52%3.49%3.51%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,660 of Mississippi Mills's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.35% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.60%, 6.50%, and 3.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,58021.35%
1 person1,45512.05%
3 persons8006.60%
4 persons7856.50%
5 or more persons4203.50%

Income in Mississippi Mills

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Mississippi Mills 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 Mississippi Mills population or around 7,860 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 7,355 and 7,120 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Mississippi Mills's median household income is $100,000, 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 Mississippi Mills

This data sheds light on the distribution of Mississippi Mills 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.

65.25% or most of the Mississippi Mills population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 26.70% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.70% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.05% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree5,8306,67012,50565.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,6652,6305,30026.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,9602,9804,93025.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree9757401,7158.05%

Employment in Mississippi Mills

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Mississippi Mills. 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 4.58% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate55.87%
Unemployment rate4.58%

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 Mississippi Mills's population (around 69.20%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 730 men and 580 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,305.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7305801,305

Employment Industry Sectors

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

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

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction83516514%
Health care and social assistance11575512%
Public administration44541512%
Retail trade38040511%
Professional, scientific and technical services3703059%
Manufacturing2851806%
Educational services1402605%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2401305%
Other services (except public administration)1451804%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1601254%
Accommodation and food services851653%
Wholesale trade115552%
Information and cultural industries120552%
Transportation and warehousing100602%
Finance and insurance65902%
Arts, entertainment and recreation60902%
Real estate and rental and leasing45601%
Utilities75151%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1500%
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 work1,7601,8953,66053.70%
Worked at home1,0051,2102,21532.50%
No fixed workplace address82512594513.90%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Mississippi Mills 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 minutes28.20%
15 to 29 minutes27.00%
30 to 44 minutes25.30%
45 to 59 minutes12.90%
60 minutes and over6.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Mississippi Millsshed 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 Mississippi Mills's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
65.64%
Married or living common-law
34.36%

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 Mississippi Mills. About 13,955 people living in the province speak English, 565 people speak French, 25 people speak English and French language, and 15 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English13,955
French565
English and French25
Neither English nor French15

Religion

Mississippi Mills is predominantly Christian. About 9,120 of its population is Christian (4,265 males and 4,265 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.4% and 0.3% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.2% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian63.4%
Islam0.4%
Hindu0.4%
Jewish0.3%
Buddhist0.2%
Sikh0.0%