Ryerson, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Ryerson. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 185.93 km2. The town has a population density of 4.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Ryerson 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, Ryerson has a population of around 745 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 14.97%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
648745 +14.97%

Population By Genders

The male population of Ryerson is around 390 while the female population is around 355.

Of the 745 total population in Ryerson, the largest gender is male with around 390 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
390355 +8.97%

Population by Age Characteristics

Ryerson has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 11.40% of the total population. The town median age is 54.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years50 12.80%35 9.90% 30.00%85 11.40%
55 to 59 years30 7.70%45 12.70% 33.33%75 10.10%
60 to 64 years45 11.50%30 8.50% 33.33%75 10.10%
70 to 74 years35 9.00%35 9.90% 0.00%75 10.10%
Median age of the population55 54.80%55 55.20% 1.81%55 54.80%
40 to 44 years30 7.70%25 7.00% 16.67%50 6.70%
Average age of the population49 48.80%49 49.40% 2.02%49 49.10%
50 to 54 years25 6.40%25 7.00% 0.00%45 6.00%
30 to 34 years15 3.80%20 5.60% 25.00%40 5.40%
35 to 39 years20 5.10%20 5.60% 0.00%40 5.40%
45 to 49 years20 5.10%20 5.60% 0.00%35 4.70%
75 to 79 years25 6.40%10 2.80% 60.00%35 4.70%
5 to 9 years15 3.80%20 5.60% 25.00%30 4.00%
15 to 19 years20 5.10%10 2.80% 50.00%30 4.00%
10 to 14 years15 3.80%15 4.20% 0.00%25 3.40%
20 to 24 years10 2.60%10 2.80% 0.00%25 3.40%
25 to 29 years15 3.80%10 2.80% 33.33%25 3.40%
80 to 84 years5 1.30%15 4.20% 66.67%20 2.70%
0 to 4 years10 2.60%10 2.80% 0.00%20 2.70%

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 59.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 30.20% and 11.40%, respectively.

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

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Population of Ryerson by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Ryerson is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Ryerson 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 37.58% of the total population, followed by Irish (24.16%), Canadian (19.46%), Scottish (16.78%), and German (12.08%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Polish, British Isles, Ukrainian, and Swiss.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English38.10%36.92%37.58%
Irish22.62%26.15%24.16%
Canadian17.86%21.54%19.46%
Scottish15.48%18.46%16.78%
German14.29%9.23%12.08%
French8.33%6.15%7.38%
Polish7.14%4.62%6.04%
British Isles4.76%6.15%5.37%
Ukrainian5.95%3.08%4.70%
Swiss3.57%4.62%4.70%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 335 of Ryerson's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.75% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.95% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.80%, 3.60%, and 2.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons15021.75%
1 person11015.95%
3 persons405.80%
4 persons253.60%
5 or more persons202.90%

Income in Ryerson

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Ryerson is $34,400.

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 Ryerson population or around 550 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 435 and 355 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Ryerson's median household income is $67,000, 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 Ryerson

This data sheds light on the distribution of Ryerson 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.

47.05% or most of the Ryerson population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 39.70% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 13.25% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.80% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree24023547547.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate24018041539.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree956014513.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher456011010.80%

Employment in Ryerson

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Ryerson. 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 3.13% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate45.31%
Unemployment rate3.13%

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 Ryerson's population (around 67.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 45 men and 30 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 75.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed453075

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Ryerson has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 16%, followed by Manufacturing at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction55019%
Retail trade203516%
Manufacturing40013%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services10158%
Health care and social assistance0158%
Other services (except public administration)0157%
Professional, scientific and technical services0155%
Educational services005%
Accommodation and food services1005%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1003%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1003%
Transportation and warehousing1003%
Finance and insurance003%
Public administration003%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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 work1057518061.00%
No fixed workplace address55107023.70%
Worked at home15254515.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Ryerson 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
30 to 44 minutes28.60%
45 to 59 minutes24.50%
15 to 29 minutes22.40%
Less than 15 minutes12.20%
60 minutes and over12.20%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
62.12%
Married or living common-law
37.88%

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 Ryerson. About 740 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English740
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Ryerson is predominantly Christian. About 335 of its population is Christian (180 males and 180 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
Christian45.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%