Perth South, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Perth South. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 391.88 km2. The town has a population density of 9.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Perth South 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 South has a population of around 3,776 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -0.76%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
3,8053,776 --0.76%

Population By Genders

The male population of Perth South is around 1,945 while the female population is around 1,830.

Of the 3,776 total population in Perth South, the largest gender is male with around 1,945 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,9451,830 -5.91%

Population by Age Characteristics

Perth South has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.30% of the total population. The town median age is 44.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years170 8.70%180 9.80% 5.56%350 9.30%
60 to 64 years160 8.20%140 7.70% 12.50%300 7.90%
50 to 54 years130 6.70%145 7.90% 10.34%275 7.30%
65 to 69 years130 6.70%125 6.80% 3.85%255 6.80%
15 to 19 years135 6.90%110 6.00% 18.52%250 6.60%
20 to 24 years115 5.90%115 6.30% 0.00%230 6.10%
45 to 49 years110 5.70%115 6.30% 4.35%230 6.10%
5 to 9 years110 5.70%110 6.00% 0.00%215 5.70%
30 to 34 years100 5.10%110 6.00% 9.09%215 5.70%
70 to 74 years110 5.70%105 5.70% 4.55%215 5.70%
0 to 4 years105 5.40%105 5.70% 0.00%210 5.60%
10 to 14 years110 5.70%100 5.50% 9.09%210 5.60%
35 to 39 years105 5.40%110 6.00% 4.55%210 5.60%
25 to 29 years105 5.40%85 4.60% 19.05%180 4.80%
40 to 44 years100 5.10%80 4.40% 20.00%180 4.80%
75 to 79 years60 3.10%50 2.70% 16.67%110 2.90%
80 to 84 years45 2.30%40 2.20% 11.11%90 2.40%
85 years and over35 1.80%25 1.40% 28.57%55 1.50%
Median age of the population44 44.40%45 45.20% 2.21%45 44.80%
Average age of the population43 42.60%42 42.10% 0.00%42 42.30%
85 to 89 years20 1.00%15 0.80% 25.00%35 0.90%

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 64.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 19.30% and 16.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over19.80%18.60%19.30%
0 to 14 years16.50%16.90%16.70%

Population of Perth South by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Perth South is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Perth South 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 35.20% of the total population, followed by Scottish (34.40%), German (26.27%), Irish (25.07%), and Dutch (17.47%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, French, British Isles, Ontarian, and Italian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English34.03%36.41%35.20%
Scottish34.82%33.97%34.40%
German25.13%27.45%26.27%
Irish23.56%27.17%25.07%
Dutch21.99%13.04%17.47%
Canadian11.78%11.96%11.87%
French4.19%6.79%5.60%
British Isles4.19%3.26%3.87%
Ontarian2.36%2.45%2.40%
Italian1.31%3.26%2.13%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,350 of Perth South's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.90% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 8.40% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.70%, 7.30%, and 5.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons58520.90%
1 person2358.40%
4 persons2157.70%
3 persons2057.30%
5 or more persons1605.70%

Income in Perth South

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Perth South is $45,600.

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 Perth South population or around 2,125 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 2,110 and 2,095 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Perth South's median household income is $101,000, 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 Perth South

This data sheds light on the distribution of Perth South 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.

57.10% or most of the Perth South population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.35% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.95% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,3901,4302,82557.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate8507651,61531.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher29052081016.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree34026060010.95%

Employment in Perth South

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Perth South. 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 5.33% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate67.69%
Unemployment rate5.33%

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 South's population (around 59.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 415 men and 215 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 630.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed415215630

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Perth South has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 13%, followed by Construction at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting27014518%
Manufacturing16512513%
Construction2603013%
Health care and social assistance2019510%
Retail trade751108%
Wholesale trade60505%
Transportation and warehousing85205%
Professional, scientific and technical services45554%
Educational services20654%
Accommodation and food services20604%
Other services (except public administration)45354%
Public administration45354%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services40353%
Finance and insurance30403%
Arts, entertainment and recreation20202%
Real estate and rental and leasing1001%
Information and cultural industries0100%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%

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 work6706101,28061.10%
Worked at home28029056527.00%
No fixed workplace address2153525011.90%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Perth South 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 minutes47.40%
15 to 29 minutes27.80%
30 to 44 minutes15.00%
45 to 59 minutes5.90%
60 minutes and over3.90%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
67.89%
Married or living common-law
32.11%

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 South. About 3,745 people living in the province speak English, 10 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English3,745
French10
Neither English nor French5
English and French0

Religion

Perth South is predominantly Christian. About 2,490 of its population is Christian (1,280 males and 1,280 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
Christian66.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%