Prescott, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Prescott. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 4.94 km2. The town has a population density of 826.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Prescott 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, Prescott has a population of around 4,078 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -3.41%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
4,2224,078 --3.41%

Population By Genders

The male population of Prescott is around 1,975 while the female population is around 2,100.

Of the 4,078 total population in Prescott, the largest gender is female with around 2,100 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,9752,100 -5.95%

Population by Age Characteristics

Prescott has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.20% of the total population. The town median age is 49.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years170 8.60%165 7.90% 2.94%335 8.20%
55 to 59 years140 7.10%175 8.30% 20.00%320 7.80%
65 to 69 years160 8.10%165 7.90% 3.03%320 7.80%
70 to 74 years145 7.30%160 7.60% 9.38%305 7.50%
50 to 54 years120 6.10%135 6.40% 11.11%255 6.30%
25 to 29 years125 6.30%125 6.00% 0.00%250 6.10%
10 to 14 years125 6.30%105 5.00% 16.00%230 5.60%
30 to 34 years105 5.30%115 5.50% 8.70%220 5.40%
45 to 49 years100 5.10%115 5.50% 13.04%215 5.30%
5 to 9 years110 5.60%100 4.80% 9.09%210 5.10%
15 to 19 years110 5.60%90 4.30% 18.18%200 4.90%
35 to 39 years100 5.10%100 4.80% 0.00%200 4.90%
40 to 44 years85 4.30%115 5.50% 26.09%195 4.80%
75 to 79 years85 4.30%100 4.80% 15.00%190 4.70%
20 to 24 years95 4.80%85 4.00% 10.53%180 4.40%
85 years and over65 3.30%95 4.50% 31.58%155 3.80%
0 to 4 years75 3.80%75 3.60% 0.00%150 3.70%
80 to 84 years65 3.30%80 3.80% 18.75%145 3.60%
85 to 89 years35 1.80%40 1.90% 12.50%80 2.00%
90 to 94 years20 1.00%35 1.70% 42.86%50 1.20%
Median age of the population48 48.40%51 51.20% 5.86%50 49.60%

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 58.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.30% and 14.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population45.50%47.60%46.60%
65 years and over26.30%28.60%27.30%
0 to 14 years15.40%13.30%14.50%

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Population of Prescott by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Prescott is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Prescott 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 28.34% of the total population, followed by Irish (27.20%), Scottish (24.94%), Canadian (18.89%), and French (16.50%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Dutch, British Isles, First Nations (North American Indian), and Italian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English29.32%27.43%28.34%
Irish28.01%26.21%27.20%
Scottish25.65%24.27%24.94%
Canadian19.11%18.69%18.89%
French15.97%16.99%16.50%
German9.42%10.44%9.95%
Dutch6.02%6.31%6.30%
British Isles4.45%4.37%4.53%
First Nations (North American Indian)3.40%4.37%3.90%
Italian3.40%2.67%2.90%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,090 of Prescott's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 18.55% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.75%, 4.65%, and 2.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person70018.55%
2 persons68018.05%
3 persons2556.75%
4 persons1754.65%
5 or more persons802.10%

Income in Prescott

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Prescott is $35,200.

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 Prescott population or around 2,795 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 2,395 and 1,720 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Prescott's median household income is $61,200, 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 Prescott

This data sheds light on the distribution of Prescott 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.

50.15% or most of the Prescott population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 15.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 12.70% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,1451,5152,66550.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9509301,87534.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree51038088515.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher26541067512.70%

Employment in Prescott

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Prescott. 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 6.12% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate43.29%
Unemployment rate6.12%

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 Prescott's population (around 76.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 80 men and 90 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 170.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8090170

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Prescott has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 15%, followed by Manufacturing at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade14018519%
Health care and social assistance2523015%
Manufacturing1405511%
Construction145159%
Transportation and warehousing70558%
Public administration60507%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services45455%
Professional, scientific and technical services30555%
Accommodation and food services20454%
Other services (except public administration)40204%
Educational services10503%
Wholesale trade4002%
Finance and insurance0352%
Real estate and rental and leasing1001%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1501%
Information and cultural industries1001%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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 work5355551,09073.40%
Worked at home7013520013.50%
No fixed workplace address1405519513.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Prescott 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 minutes40.90%
15 to 29 minutes40.10%
60 minutes and over9.30%
45 to 59 minutes5.80%
30 to 44 minutes3.90%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
53.15%
Married or living common-law
46.85%

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 Prescott. About 3,900 people living in the province speak English, 115 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English3,900
French115
English and French5
Neither English nor French5

Religion

Prescott is predominantly Christian. About 2,305 of its population is Christian (1,085 males and 1,085 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.5% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Buddhist, both represent 0.3% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian58.1%
Hindu0.5%
Jewish0.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%