Pelham, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Pelham. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 126.35 km2. The town has a population density of 144.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Pelham 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, Pelham has a population of around 18,192 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 6.32%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
17,11018,192 +6.32%

Population By Genders

The male population of Pelham is around 8,905 while the female population is around 9,285.

Of the 18,192 total population in Pelham, the largest gender is female with around 9,285 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
8,9059,285 +4.09%

Population by Age Characteristics

Pelham has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.30% of the total population. The town median age is 50.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years735 8.30%780 8.40% 5.77%1,515 8.30%
65 to 69 years710 8.00%780 8.40% 8.97%1,490 8.20%
55 to 59 years670 7.50%795 8.60% 15.72%1,460 8.00%
70 to 74 years650 7.30%700 7.50% 7.14%1,350 7.40%
50 to 54 years600 6.70%635 6.80% 5.51%1,230 6.80%
45 to 49 years495 5.60%535 5.80% 7.48%1,025 5.60%
10 to 14 years510 5.70%505 5.40% 0.98%1,015 5.60%
15 to 19 years515 5.80%470 5.10% 8.74%985 5.40%
40 to 44 years470 5.30%475 5.10% 1.05%950 5.20%
5 to 9 years465 5.20%465 5.00% 0.00%930 5.10%
20 to 24 years485 5.40%425 4.60% 12.37%910 5.00%
35 to 39 years440 4.90%450 4.80% 2.22%885 4.90%
75 to 79 years440 4.90%440 4.70% 0.00%880 4.80%
30 to 34 years400 4.50%420 4.50% 4.76%820 4.50%
0 to 4 years415 4.70%360 3.90% 13.25%770 4.20%
25 to 29 years375 4.20%350 3.80% 6.67%730 4.00%
85 years and over250 2.80%395 4.30% 36.71%645 3.50%
80 to 84 years270 3.00%320 3.40% 15.63%595 3.30%
85 to 89 years170 1.90%220 2.40% 22.73%390 2.10%
90 to 94 years60 0.70%115 1.20% 47.83%175 1.00%
95 to 99 years20 0.20%50 0.50% 60.00%70 0.40%

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 57.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.30% and 15.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population48.80%51.60%50.40%
Average age of the population45.40%47.50%46.50%
65 years and over26.10%28.40%27.30%
0 to 14 years15.70%14.30%15.00%

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Population of Pelham by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Pelham is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Pelham 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 English, which accounts for 28.66% of the total population, followed by Scottish (19.85%), Irish (19.34%), Canadian (14.29%), and Dutch (13.67%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Italian, French, British Isles, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English27.76%29.54%28.66%
Scottish19.59%20.04%19.85%
Irish18.16%20.38%19.34%
Canadian14.79%13.80%14.29%
Dutch14.22%13.14%13.67%
German12.79%13.53%13.17%
Italian11.76%10.88%11.29%
French8.51%9.94%9.24%
British Isles5.65%5.58%5.64%
Ukrainian4.63%5.96%5.33%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 5,760 of Pelham's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.60%, 7.45%, and 4.30%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,87520.65%
1 person1,39010.00%
3 persons1,0557.60%
4 persons1,0407.45%
5 or more persons6004.30%

Income in Pelham

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Pelham is $47,600.

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 Pelham population or around 9,055 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 8,295 and 8,075 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Pelham's median household income is $110,000, 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 Pelham

This data sheds light on the distribution of Pelham 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.

69.35% or most of the Pelham population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.60% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 24.20% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 6.40% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7,6558,38516,04569.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher3,6204,3507,96534.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,9552,9255,87524.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree8908351,7206.40%

Employment in Pelham

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Pelham. 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 4.94% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate52.78%
Unemployment rate4.94%

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 Pelham's population (around 64.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,225 men and 695 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,920.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,2256951,920

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Pelham has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Educational services at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance28098515%
Retail trade51545511%
Educational services32557510%
Construction6701409%
Public administration4002257%
Professional, scientific and technical services3302757%
Finance and insurance2202155%
Manufacturing3101155%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2351555%
Accommodation and food services1901754%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services250954%
Other services (except public administration)1501954%
Wholesale trade205703%
Transportation and warehousing190703%
Arts, entertainment and recreation115952%
Real estate and rental and leasing55701%
Information and cultural industries70351%
Utilities40151%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10150%
Management of companies and enterprises1000%

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 work2,4052,2654,67058.60%
Worked at home1,1051,2252,33029.30%
No fixed workplace address73518091011.40%
Worked outside Canada500500.60%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Pelham 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 minutes40.10%
Less than 15 minutes32.50%
30 to 44 minutes15.40%
60 minutes and over6.80%
45 to 59 minutes5.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
67.47%
Married or living common-law
32.53%

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 Pelham. About 17,405 people living in the province speak English, 345 people speak French, 65 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 50 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English17,405
French345
Neither English nor French65
English and French50

Religion

Pelham is predominantly Christian. About 12,105 of its population is Christian (5,735 males and 5,735 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 0.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Muslim, both represent 0.4% and 0.3% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian68.0%
Sikh0.7%
Hindu0.4%
Islam0.3%
Jewish0.3%
Buddhist0.2%