Norwich, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Norwich. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 424.01 km2. The town has a population density of 26.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Norwich 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, Norwich has a population of around 11,151 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 2.92%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
10,83511,151 +2.92%

Population By Genders

The male population of Norwich is around 5,580 while the female population is around 5,570.

Of the 11,151 total population in Norwich, the largest gender is male with around 5,580 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5,5805,570 +0.18%

Population by Age Characteristics

Norwich has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 8.20% of the total population. The town median age is 36.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
5 to 9 years455 8.20%460 8.30% 1.09%915 8.20%
10 to 14 years420 7.50%465 8.30% 9.68%880 7.90%
0 to 4 years420 7.50%430 7.70% 2.33%845 7.60%
15 to 19 years420 7.50%380 6.80% 9.52%805 7.20%
55 to 59 years380 6.80%420 7.50% 9.52%800 7.20%
35 to 39 years375 6.70%335 6.00% 10.67%710 6.40%
60 to 64 years360 6.50%335 6.00% 6.94%700 6.30%
20 to 24 years360 6.50%325 5.80% 9.72%685 6.10%
30 to 34 years315 5.60%345 6.20% 8.70%655 5.90%
50 to 54 years335 6.00%305 5.50% 8.96%640 5.70%
25 to 29 years325 5.80%305 5.50% 6.15%630 5.70%
45 to 49 years280 5.00%325 5.80% 13.85%600 5.40%
65 to 69 years305 5.50%280 5.00% 8.20%580 5.20%
40 to 44 years285 5.10%280 5.00% 1.75%570 5.10%
70 to 74 years240 4.30%225 4.00% 6.25%460 4.10%
75 to 79 years155 2.80%155 2.80% 0.00%305 2.70%
80 to 84 years85 1.50%110 2.00% 22.73%200 1.80%
85 years and over70 1.30%95 1.70% 26.32%165 1.50%
85 to 89 years60 1.10%75 1.30% 20.00%130 1.20%
Average age of the population37 37.40%38 37.60% 0.00%38 37.50%
Median age of the population36 36.00%36 36.00% 0.00%36 36.00%

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 60.90% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 23.70% and 15.40%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years23.10%24.20%23.70%
65 years and over15.20%15.40%15.40%

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Population of Norwich by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Norwich is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Norwich 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 Dutch, which accounts for 30.69% of the total population, followed by English (25.34%), Canadian (18.05%), Scottish (15.35%), and Irish (12.51%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, French, Belgian, American, and Hungarian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Dutch31.47%29.94%30.69%
English23.47%27.23%25.34%
Canadian18.71%17.40%18.05%
Scottish14.12%16.59%15.35%
Irish10.61%14.52%12.51%
German10.61%12.71%11.66%
French5.76%5.41%5.58%
Belgian3.78%4.42%4.10%
American2.61%3.70%3.11%
Hungarian3.06%2.61%2.84%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 3,455 of Norwich's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 9.05% of the population. 5 or more persons, 4 persons, and 3 persons households account for 8.50%, 7.60%, and 6.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,35518.00%
1 person6809.05%
5 or more persons6408.50%
4 persons5707.60%
3 persons5206.90%

Income in Norwich

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Norwich is $42,000.

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 Norwich population or around 6,275 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 5,405 and 5,380 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Norwich's median household income is $95,000, 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 Norwich

This data sheds light on the distribution of Norwich 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.

50.20% or most of the Norwich population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.10% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.65% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 12.20% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree3,2003,5256,71550.20%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,2152,2254,44032.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,4701,0902,55517.65%
Bachelor's degree or higher5501,0751,61512.20%

Employment in Norwich

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Norwich. 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 4.60% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate64.17%
Unemployment rate4.60%

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 Norwich's population (around 67.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 825 men and 400 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,230.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8254001,230

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Norwich has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 13%, followed by Construction at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing76032019%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting52025513%
Construction58513512%
Health care and social assistance4053010%
Retail trade2652809%
Wholesale trade205905%
Transportation and warehousing205655%
Educational services551804%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1151154%
Other services (except public administration)1301054%
Accommodation and food services751253%
Professional, scientific and technical services851053%
Public administration75753%
Finance and insurance20652%
Information and cultural industries30301%
Arts, entertainment and recreation25251%
Real estate and rental and leasing30101%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2000%
Utilities15100%
Management of companies and enterprises0100%

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 work1,8951,5903,48564.20%
Worked at home5955501,14521.10%
No fixed workplace address60519079514.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Norwich 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 minutes37.00%
Less than 15 minutes33.70%
30 to 44 minutes18.00%
45 to 59 minutes6.90%
60 minutes and over4.30%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
66.18%
Married or living common-law
33.82%

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 Norwich. About 11,035 people living in the province speak English, 70 people speak Neither English nor French, 40 people speak French language, and 10 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English11,035
Neither English nor French70
French40
English and French10

Religion

Norwich is predominantly Christian. About 7,650 of its population is Christian (3,700 males and 3,700 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.5% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Buddhist, both represent 0.4% and 0.0% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian68.9%
Islam0.5%
Sikh0.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%