Nipigon, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Nipigon. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 107.94 km2. The town has a population density of 13.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Nipigon 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, Nipigon has a population of around 1,473 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -10.29%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,6421,473 --10.29%

Population By Genders

The male population of Nipigon is around 730 while the female population is around 745.

Of the 1,473 total population in Nipigon, the largest gender is female with around 745 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
730745 -2.01%

Population by Age Characteristics

Nipigon 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 51.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years60 8.20%70 9.40% 14.29%130 8.80%
65 to 69 years60 8.20%60 8.10% 0.00%125 8.50%
55 to 59 years65 8.90%50 6.70% 23.08%120 8.10%
70 to 74 years65 8.90%60 8.10% 7.69%120 8.10%
50 to 54 years40 5.50%55 7.40% 27.27%95 6.40%
15 to 19 years40 5.50%40 5.40% 0.00%80 5.40%
35 to 39 years45 6.20%40 5.40% 11.11%80 5.40%
5 to 9 years35 4.80%40 5.40% 12.50%75 5.10%
10 to 14 years30 4.10%40 5.40% 25.00%75 5.10%
45 to 49 years35 4.80%40 5.40% 12.50%75 5.10%
75 to 79 years40 5.50%30 4.00% 25.00%75 5.10%
20 to 24 years40 5.50%30 4.00% 25.00%70 4.70%
30 to 34 years30 4.10%35 4.70% 14.29%70 4.70%
0 to 4 years40 5.50%25 3.40% 37.50%65 4.40%
40 to 44 years30 4.10%35 4.70% 14.29%60 4.10%
85 years and over20 2.70%35 4.70% 42.86%55 3.70%
Median age of the population51 50.80%52 52.00% 3.85%52 51.60%
25 to 29 years30 4.10%25 3.40% 16.67%50 3.40%
80 to 84 years25 3.40%25 3.40% 0.00%50 3.40%
Average age of the population46 46.40%48 47.80% 2.09%47 47.10%
85 to 89 years10 1.40%25 3.40% 60.00%40 2.70%

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 56.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.50% and 14.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over28.10%28.90%28.50%
0 to 14 years14.40%14.10%14.60%

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Population of Nipigon by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Nipigon is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Nipigon 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 French, which accounts for 24.09% of the total population, followed by English (20.80%), Irish (15.33%), First Nations (North American Indian) (12.41%), and Scottish (11.68%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Finnish, Canadian, German, Ukrainian, and Norwegian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French21.38%27.13%24.09%
English21.38%20.16%20.80%
Irish16.55%13.18%15.33%
First Nations (North American Indian)12.41%12.40%12.41%
Scottish9.66%13.18%11.68%
Finnish13.10%10.85%11.68%
Canadian11.03%10.08%10.58%
German10.34%8.53%9.12%
Ukrainian6.90%4.65%5.84%
Norwegian6.21%3.10%4.74%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 630 of Nipigon's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.30% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.05%, 4.55%, and 2.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons27020.45%
1 person21516.30%
3 persons806.05%
4 persons604.55%
5 or more persons352.65%

Income in Nipigon

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Nipigon is $39,200.

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 Nipigon population or around 900 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 775 and 615 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Nipigon's median household income is $71,500, 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 Nipigon

This data sheds light on the distribution of Nipigon 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.

51.90% or most of the Nipigon population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.15% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.60% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 11.10% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree51046096051.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate30026556529.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree19518538018.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher6015020511.10%

Employment in Nipigon

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Nipigon. 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 7.76% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate46.12%
Unemployment rate7.76%

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 Nipigon's population (around 69.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 40 men and 20 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 60.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed402060

Employment Industry Sectors

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

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

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade555015%
Health care and social assistance107514%
Public administration404512%
Educational services20408%
Construction4508%
Transportation and warehousing45108%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3006%
Utilities3005%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10154%
Accommodation and food services0204%
Professional, scientific and technical services1002%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1502%
Other services (except public administration)1002%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1002%
Manufacturing1502%
Finance and insurance0102%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
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 work20519040070.20%
No fixed workplace address851510017.50%
Worked at home25457012.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Nipigon 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 minutes71.00%
60 minutes and over12.00%
15 to 29 minutes10.00%
30 to 44 minutes6.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
56.57%
Married or living common-law
43.43%

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 Nipigon. About 1,400 people living in the province speak English, 40 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,400
French40
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Nipigon is predominantly Christian. About 895 of its population is Christian (450 males and 450 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 1.1% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.7% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian65.3%
Sikh1.1%
Buddhist0.7%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%