Perry, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Perry. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 186.34 km2. The town has a population density of 14.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Perry 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, Perry has a population of around 2,650 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 7.99%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,4542,650 +7.99%

Population By Genders

The male population of Perry is around 1,375 while the female population is around 1,275.

Of the 2,650 total population in Perry, the largest gender is male with around 1,375 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,3751,275 +7.27%

Population by Age Characteristics

Perry has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 10.40% of the total population. The town median age is 51.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years130 9.50%145 11.40% 10.34%275 10.40%
55 to 59 years140 10.20%115 9.00% 17.86%250 9.40%
65 to 69 years130 9.50%120 9.40% 7.69%245 9.20%
70 to 74 years110 8.00%80 6.30% 27.27%190 7.20%
50 to 54 years80 5.80%90 7.10% 11.11%170 6.40%
30 to 34 years70 5.10%85 6.70% 17.65%155 5.80%
35 to 39 years75 5.50%75 5.90% 0.00%150 5.70%
40 to 44 years80 5.80%70 5.50% 12.50%150 5.70%
10 to 14 years80 5.80%55 4.30% 31.25%140 5.30%
45 to 49 years70 5.10%65 5.10% 7.14%135 5.10%
5 to 9 years75 5.50%55 4.30% 26.67%130 4.90%
25 to 29 years60 4.40%65 5.10% 7.69%130 4.90%
75 to 79 years75 5.50%50 3.90% 33.33%125 4.70%
0 to 4 years60 4.40%55 4.30% 8.33%120 4.50%
15 to 19 years50 3.60%45 3.50% 10.00%90 3.40%
20 to 24 years45 3.30%45 3.50% 0.00%85 3.20%
80 to 84 years35 2.50%45 3.50% 22.22%70 2.60%
Median age of the population52 52.00%52 51.60% 1.92%52 51.60%
Average age of the population47 46.50%47 47.00% 2.13%47 46.70%
85 years and over20 1.50%20 1.60% 0.00%45 1.70%

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 59.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 25.70% and 14.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years15.60%13.30%14.50%

Population of Perry by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Perry is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Perry 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 43.54% of the total population, followed by Scottish (27.57%), Irish (24.14%), Canadian (19.39%), and German (16.16%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English48.52%38.28%43.54%
Scottish25.19%30.08%27.57%
Irish21.48%27.34%24.14%
Canadian20.00%19.14%19.39%
German16.67%15.63%16.16%
French5.93%8.98%7.41%
Dutch4.07%7.42%5.51%
British Isles5.19%3.52%4.37%
Italian5.93%1.56%3.80%
Polish2.96%3.13%3.04%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,030 of Perry's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.95% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.25% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.35%, 5.25%, and 3.05%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons52522.95%
1 person28012.25%
3 persons1456.35%
4 persons1205.25%
5 or more persons703.05%

Income in Perry

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Perry is $36,400.

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 Perry population or around 1,875 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 1,605 and 1,190 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Perry's median household income is $72,000, 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 Perry

This data sheds light on the distribution of Perry 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.

45.50% or most of the Perry population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 37.20% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.40% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 8.15% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree8407551,59545.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate6406801,32537.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree29035065017.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher1301652958.15%

Employment in Perry

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Perry. 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 4.65% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate48.23%
Unemployment rate4.65%

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 Perry's population (around 72.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 120 men and 65 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 185.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed12065185

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Perry has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the retail trade sector. The Construction sector comes second at 16%, followed by Manufacturing at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade9515020%
Construction1652516%
Manufacturing1204013%
Health care and social assistance0858%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services35255%
Accommodation and food services10455%
Public administration20355%
Educational services0354%
Transportation and warehousing15253%
Wholesale trade3003%
Arts, entertainment and recreation20153%
Professional, scientific and technical services0253%
Finance and insurance0202%
Other services (except public administration)10102%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2002%
Information and cultural industries10102%
Real estate and rental and leasing0202%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
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 work38038576570.20%
No fixed workplace address1257018517.00%
Worked at home459013512.40%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Perry 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 minutes48.20%
30 to 44 minutes21.50%
Less than 15 minutes15.70%
45 to 59 minutes7.90%
60 minutes and over6.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
65.78%
Married or living common-law
34.22%

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 Perry. About 2,620 people living in the province speak English, 35 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,620
French35
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Perry is predominantly Christian. About 1,275 of its population is Christian (620 males and 620 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
Christian48.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%