Scugog, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Scugog. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 474.38 km2. The town has a population density of 45.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Scugog 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, Scugog has a population of around 21,581 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -0.17%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
21,61721,581 --0.17%

Population By Genders

The male population of Scugog is around 10,680 while the female population is around 10,905.

Of the 21,581 total population in Scugog, the largest gender is female with around 10,905 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
10,68010,905 -2.06%

Population by Age Characteristics

Scugog has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.20% of the total population. The town median age is 49.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years960 9.00%1,025 9.40% 6.34%1,980 9.20%
60 to 64 years940 8.80%970 8.90% 3.09%1,910 8.90%
65 to 69 years790 7.40%815 7.50% 3.07%1,605 7.40%
50 to 54 years695 6.50%745 6.80% 6.71%1,445 6.70%
70 to 74 years670 6.30%735 6.70% 8.84%1,410 6.50%
45 to 49 years600 5.60%625 5.70% 4.00%1,225 5.70%
15 to 19 years620 5.80%585 5.40% 5.65%1,205 5.60%
40 to 44 years595 5.60%605 5.50% 1.65%1,200 5.60%
35 to 39 years560 5.20%595 5.50% 5.88%1,155 5.40%
10 to 14 years580 5.40%555 5.10% 4.31%1,135 5.30%
20 to 24 years610 5.70%505 4.60% 17.21%1,120 5.20%
30 to 34 years520 4.90%530 4.90% 1.89%1,055 4.90%
25 to 29 years540 5.10%490 4.50% 9.26%1,035 4.80%
5 to 9 years500 4.70%495 4.50% 1.00%990 4.60%
75 to 79 years465 4.40%470 4.30% 1.06%935 4.30%
0 to 4 years460 4.30%435 4.00% 5.43%895 4.10%
85 years and over260 2.40%390 3.60% 33.33%655 3.00%
80 to 84 years290 2.70%340 3.10% 14.71%630 2.90%
85 to 89 years170 1.60%220 2.00% 22.73%390 1.80%
90 to 94 years75 0.70%125 1.10% 40.00%200 0.90%
95 to 99 years15 0.10%40 0.40% 62.50%55 0.30%

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 61.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 24.20% and 14.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population48.00%50.40%49.20%
Average age of the population44.90%46.60%45.80%
65 years and over23.20%25.30%24.20%
0 to 14 years14.40%13.60%14.00%

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Population of Scugog by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Scugog is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Scugog 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 34.53% of the total population, followed by Irish (24.20%), Scottish (24.15%), Canadian (18.39%), and German (10.62%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English34.01%35.10%34.53%
Irish22.82%25.61%24.20%
Scottish24.67%23.65%24.15%
Canadian18.50%18.30%18.39%
German10.77%10.38%10.62%
French7.59%9.12%8.39%
Dutch7.31%7.26%7.26%
British Isles7.12%6.98%7.05%
Italian4.70%3.91%4.30%
Ukrainian2.89%2.51%2.70%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 7,360 of Scugog's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.80% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 9.75% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.25%, 7.90%, and 4.30%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,26019.80%
1 person1,6109.75%
3 persons1,3608.25%
4 persons1,3057.90%
5 or more persons7104.30%

Income in Scugog

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Scugog is $45,200.

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 Scugog population or around 11,655 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 10,220 and 9,805 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Scugog's median household income is $108,000, 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 Scugog

This data sheds light on the distribution of Scugog 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.

59.10% or most of the Scugog population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.25% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.15% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.60% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree8,0358,86016,90059.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate4,5154,4058,92530.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,5103,8306,34522.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,8151,5653,38010.60%

Employment in Scugog

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Scugog. 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 5.26% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate56.61%
Unemployment rate5.26%

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 Scugog's population (around 68.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,280 men and 860 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 2,140.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,2808602,140

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Scugog has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the retail trade sector. The Construction sector comes second at 11%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade62070512%
Construction1,12015511%
Health care and social assistance15599010%
Educational services2906909%
Manufacturing5802357%
Public administration3752956%
Professional, scientific and technical services2753656%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services3452055%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting3251905%
Other services (except public administration)2752405%
Wholesale trade3051404%
Accommodation and food services1602854%
Finance and insurance1452153%
Transportation and warehousing255753%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1501553%
Utilities210903%
Real estate and rental and leasing901302%
Information and cultural industries125652%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3000%
Management of companies and enterprises15100%

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 work3,1103,1406,25060.40%
Worked at home1,2401,4352,67025.80%
No fixed workplace address1,1552601,41513.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Scugog 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 minutes25.70%
30 to 44 minutes22.90%
15 to 29 minutes20.70%
60 minutes and over16.40%
45 to 59 minutes14.30%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
63.39%
Married or living common-law
36.61%

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 Scugog. About 21,140 people living in the province speak English, 190 people speak French, 50 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 20 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English21,140
French190
Neither English nor French50
English and French20

Religion

Scugog is predominantly Christian. About 11,305 of its population is Christian (5,225 males and 5,225 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.6% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.4% and 0.3% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.2% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian53.1%
Islam0.6%
Buddhist0.4%
Hindu0.3%
Jewish0.2%
Sikh0.1%