Severn, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Severn. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 523.06 km2. The town has a population density of 27.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Severn 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, Severn has a population of around 14,576 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 8.28%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
13,46214,576 +8.28%

Population By Genders

The male population of Severn is around 7,335 while the female population is around 7,240.

Of the 14,576 total population in Severn, the largest gender is male with around 7,335 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
7,3357,240 +1.30%

Population by Age Characteristics

Severn has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.50% of the total population. The town median age is 49.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years695 9.50%700 9.70% 0.71%1,390 9.50%
55 to 59 years655 8.90%670 9.30% 2.24%1,320 9.10%
65 to 69 years595 8.10%620 8.60% 4.03%1,220 8.40%
50 to 54 years510 7.00%545 7.50% 6.42%1,050 7.20%
70 to 74 years460 6.30%465 6.40% 1.08%930 6.40%
30 to 34 years405 5.50%415 5.70% 2.41%825 5.70%
45 to 49 years405 5.50%395 5.50% 2.47%805 5.50%
35 to 39 years405 5.50%385 5.30% 4.94%790 5.40%
40 to 44 years390 5.30%385 5.30% 1.28%775 5.30%
10 to 14 years390 5.30%340 4.70% 12.82%725 5.00%
15 to 19 years375 5.10%350 4.80% 6.67%725 5.00%
25 to 29 years345 4.70%360 5.00% 4.17%705 4.80%
5 to 9 years370 5.00%330 4.60% 10.81%700 4.80%
20 to 24 years380 5.20%310 4.30% 18.42%690 4.70%
0 to 4 years335 4.60%325 4.50% 2.99%665 4.60%
75 to 79 years310 4.20%295 4.10% 4.84%605 4.20%
80 to 84 years190 2.60%200 2.80% 5.00%390 2.70%
85 years and over125 1.70%160 2.20% 21.88%280 1.90%
85 to 89 years85 1.20%110 1.50% 22.73%200 1.40%
90 to 94 years30 0.40%35 0.50% 14.29%65 0.40%
Median age of the population48 48.40%50 50.00% 4.00%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 62.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 23.50% and 14.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population44.90%46.00%45.40%
65 years and over22.80%24.00%23.50%
0 to 14 years14.90%13.70%14.30%

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Population of Severn by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Severn is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Severn 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 36.34% of the total population, followed by Scottish (26.87%), Irish (23.91%), Canadian (18.26%), and German (10.47%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English35.80%36.91%36.34%
Scottish25.24%28.60%26.87%
Irish23.46%24.38%23.91%
Canadian18.24%18.28%18.26%
German9.88%11.08%10.47%
French8.30%10.11%9.20%
Dutch5.28%6.23%5.79%
Italian5.83%4.09%4.96%
British Isles5.69%3.95%4.79%
Ukrainian2.81%2.63%2.72%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 5,235 of Severn's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.45%, 6.85%, and 4.20%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,37520.45%
1 person1,27511.00%
3 persons8657.45%
4 persons7956.85%
5 or more persons4904.20%

Income in Severn

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Severn is $42,400.

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 Severn population or around 8,645 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 7,780 and 7,175 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Severn's median household income is $94,000, 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 Severn

This data sheds light on the distribution of Severn 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.

57.25% or most of the Severn population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.75% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.20% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree5,2356,04511,28057.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate3,0502,9355,99029.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,2452,0453,29016.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,6851,1052,79013.20%

Employment in Severn

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Severn. 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 6.32% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate53.82%
Unemployment rate6.32%

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 Severn's population (around 66.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 930 men and 520 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,445.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed9305201,445

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Severn has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the construction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 13%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction89515514%
Health care and social assistance13082513%
Retail trade41545012%
Public administration3152608%
Manufacturing3801207%
Educational services1203506%
Other services (except public administration)2101705%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2551155%
Accommodation and food services1252405%
Transportation and warehousing255805%
Professional, scientific and technical services1601604%
Wholesale trade1501003%
Finance and insurance1151153%
Arts, entertainment and recreation115803%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting60752%
Real estate and rental and leasing50602%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction60151%
Utilities45201%
Information and cultural industries25351%
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 work2,1402,1054,24063.40%
Worked at home5057851,29019.30%
No fixed workplace address9052101,11516.70%
Worked outside Canada3015400.60%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Severn 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
15 to 29 minutes32.80%
Less than 15 minutes26.60%
30 to 44 minutes21.20%
60 minutes and over13.00%
45 to 59 minutes6.40%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
64.72%
Married or living common-law
35.28%

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 Severn. About 14,370 people living in the province speak English, 155 people speak French, 20 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English14,370
French155
Neither English nor French20
English and French5

Religion

Severn is predominantly Christian. About 7,395 of its population is Christian (3,420 males and 3,420 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Jewish with 0.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.3% and 0.1% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian50.9%
Jewish0.3%
Buddhist0.3%
Hindu0.1%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%