Perth, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Perth. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 12.21 km2. The town has a population density of 529.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Perth 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, Perth has a population of around 6,469 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 9.09%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5,9306,469 +9.09%

Population By Genders

The male population of Perth is around 2,885 while the female population is around 3,585.

Of the 6,469 total population in Perth, the largest gender is female with around 3,585 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,8853,585 +19.53%

Population by Age Characteristics

Perth has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 9.30% of the total population. The town median age is 58.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years245 8.50%360 10.00% 31.94%600 9.30%
70 to 74 years250 8.70%345 9.60% 27.54%600 9.30%
60 to 64 years230 8.00%335 9.30% 31.34%565 8.70%
85 years and over180 6.20%300 8.40% 40.00%475 7.30%
75 to 79 years180 6.20%270 7.50% 33.33%450 7.00%
55 to 59 years220 7.60%225 6.30% 2.22%445 6.90%
80 to 84 years140 4.90%250 7.00% 44.00%395 6.10%
50 to 54 years125 4.30%195 5.40% 35.90%320 4.90%
25 to 29 years170 5.90%140 3.90% 17.65%310 4.80%
30 to 34 years155 5.40%145 4.00% 6.45%300 4.60%
85 to 89 years110 3.80%190 5.30% 42.11%300 4.60%
35 to 39 years135 4.70%155 4.30% 12.90%295 4.60%
45 to 49 years125 4.30%155 4.30% 19.35%275 4.30%
40 to 44 years125 4.30%135 3.80% 7.41%255 3.90%
10 to 14 years135 4.70%115 3.20% 14.81%250 3.90%
20 to 24 years125 4.30%125 3.50% 0.00%245 3.80%
15 to 19 years130 4.50%110 3.10% 15.38%235 3.60%
0 to 4 years95 3.30%120 3.30% 20.83%220 3.40%
5 to 9 years130 4.50%95 2.60% 26.92%220 3.40%
90 to 94 years55 1.90%80 2.20% 31.25%135 2.10%
Median age of the population55 55.20%61 60.80% 8.22%58 58.40%
Average age of the population50 49.70%55 55.00% 10.91%53 52.70%

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 50.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 38.90% and 10.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years53.00%48.10%50.30%
65 years and over34.30%42.50%38.90%
0 to 14 years12.50%9.10%10.70%

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Population of Perth by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Perth is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Perth 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 Scottish, which accounts for 36.27% of the total population, followed by Irish (35.46%), English (30.61%), Canadian (15.67%), and French (14.94%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish35.05%37.28%36.27%
Irish34.52%36.24%35.46%
English30.96%30.18%30.61%
Canadian15.66%15.68%15.67%
French14.59%15.38%14.94%
German9.25%11.24%10.42%
British Isles4.09%5.18%4.68%
Dutch3.91%3.70%3.80%
Italian4.09%3.25%3.55%
Ukrainian3.02%1.18%1.94%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,655 of Perth's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 21.60% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.85% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.80%, 3.30%, and 1.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person1,41521.60%
2 persons1,23518.85%
3 persons3154.80%
4 persons2153.30%
5 or more persons901.35%

Income in Perth

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Perth is $38,400.

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 Perth population or around 4,345 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 3,645 and 2,895 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Perth's median household income is $63,200, 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 Perth

This data sheds light on the distribution of Perth 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.

55.85% or most of the Perth population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.25% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.20% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.80% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,8902,6504,54555.85%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,1051,3802,48030.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher5958351,43017.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree6555351,19513.80%

Employment in Perth

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Perth. 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 6.09% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate41.09%
Unemployment rate6.09%

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 Perth's population (around 68.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 160 men and 205 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 370.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed160205370

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Perth has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Manufacturing at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance5032014%
Retail trade13517512%
Manufacturing1658510%
Accommodation and food services1101209%
Construction195309%
Professional, scientific and technical services901108%
Public administration95757%
Educational services251105%
Other services (except public administration)55705%
Transportation and warehousing45403%
Wholesale trade70103%
Finance and insurance30403%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services35403%
Arts, entertainment and recreation30303%
Real estate and rental and leasing30102%
Information and cultural industries20101%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting15101%
Utilities0101%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1000%
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 work7408151,55068.60%
Worked at home15030545520.10%
No fixed workplace address1807025011.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Perth 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 minutes51.10%
15 to 29 minutes19.40%
30 to 44 minutes10.60%
60 minutes and over10.00%
45 to 59 minutes8.60%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
50.61%
Married or living common-law
49.39%

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 Perth. About 6,195 people living in the province speak English, 140 people speak French, 10 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English6,195
French140
English and French10
Neither English nor French5

Religion

Perth is predominantly Christian. About 3,685 of its population is Christian (1,570 males and 1,570 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.4% and 0.2% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian59.5%
Buddhist0.4%
Hindu0.4%
Jewish0.2%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%