Shelburne, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Shelburne. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 6.56 km2. The town has a population density of 1370.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Shelburne 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, Shelburne has a population of around 8,994 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 10.68%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
8,1268,994 +10.68%

Population By Genders

The male population of Shelburne is around 4,350 while the female population is around 4,650.

Of the 8,994 total population in Shelburne, the largest gender is female with around 4,650 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4,3504,650 +6.45%

Population by Age Characteristics

Shelburne has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 7.80% of the total population. The town median age is 36.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
30 to 34 years325 7.50%380 8.20% 14.47%705 7.80%
10 to 14 years350 8.00%335 7.20% 4.29%690 7.70%
35 to 39 years340 7.80%335 7.20% 1.47%675 7.50%
40 to 44 years320 7.40%340 7.30% 5.88%665 7.40%
5 to 9 years345 7.90%315 6.80% 8.70%660 7.30%
0 to 4 years330 7.60%300 6.50% 9.09%620 6.90%
15 to 19 years255 5.90%310 6.70% 17.74%565 6.30%
45 to 49 years280 6.40%280 6.00% 0.00%565 6.30%
55 to 59 years275 6.30%285 6.10% 3.51%560 6.20%
25 to 29 years275 6.30%280 6.00% 1.79%555 6.20%
50 to 54 years230 5.30%280 6.00% 17.86%510 5.70%
20 to 24 years265 6.10%205 4.40% 22.64%470 5.20%
60 to 64 years220 5.10%235 5.10% 6.38%455 5.10%
70 to 74 years165 3.80%195 4.20% 15.38%360 4.00%
65 to 69 years165 3.80%175 3.80% 5.71%345 3.80%
75 to 79 years75 1.70%150 3.20% 50.00%225 2.50%
85 years and over60 1.40%135 2.90% 55.56%200 2.20%
80 to 84 years60 1.40%105 2.30% 42.86%165 1.80%
85 to 89 years40 0.90%70 1.50% 42.86%110 1.20%
90 to 94 years20 0.50%45 1.00% 55.56%60 0.70%
Average age of the population36 36.30%39 39.30% 7.63%38 37.80%

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 63.70% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 22.00% and 14.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population35.20%38.00%36.80%
0 to 14 years23.60%20.40%22.00%
65 years and over12.30%16.60%14.50%

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Population of Shelburne by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Shelburne is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Shelburne 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 20.43% of the total population, followed by Scottish (19.86%), Irish (19.35%), Canadian (18.67%), and Jamaican (8.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, German, Indian (India), Italian, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English21.47%19.45%20.43%
Scottish20.42%19.45%19.86%
Irish19.37%19.45%19.35%
Canadian17.97%19.23%18.67%
Jamaican7.82%8.18%8.00%
French5.48%6.52%5.96%
German4.55%6.63%5.68%
Indian (India)5.83%4.97%5.39%
Italian4.32%4.31%4.31%
British Isles3.85%3.65%3.75%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,205 of Shelburne's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 13.95% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.00% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.25%, 9.00%, and 7.60%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons84513.95%
1 person60510.00%
4 persons5609.25%
3 persons5459.00%
5 or more persons4607.60%

Income in Shelburne

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Shelburne is $43,200.

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 Shelburne population or around 4,675 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 4,605 and 4,560 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Shelburne's median household income is $99,000, 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 Shelburne

This data sheds light on the distribution of Shelburne 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.

51.25% or most of the Shelburne population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 15.15% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.75% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,4203,3755,80051.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,2651,6703,94534.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher6551,0601,72015.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree8559201,77514.75%

Employment in Shelburne

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Shelburne. 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 7.02% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate63.06%
Unemployment rate7.02%

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 Shelburne's population (around 77.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 325 men and 230 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 550.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed325230550

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Shelburne has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 13%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing51020015%
Retail trade30031013%
Health care and social assistance7052012%
Construction4154510%
Transportation and warehousing245957%
Educational services702156%
Accommodation and food services701956%
Professional, scientific and technical services951305%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services951205%
Other services (except public administration)901205%
Public administration105603%
Wholesale trade125303%
Finance and insurance60903%
Real estate and rental and leasing40201%
Arts, entertainment and recreation35251%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting40101%
Information and cultural industries25251%
Management of companies and enterprises1500%
Utilities1000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%

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 work1,6151,4853,10071.90%
Worked at home23538061014.20%
No fixed workplace address44015559513.80%
Worked outside Canada00100.20%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Shelburne 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
60 minutes and over28.00%
Less than 15 minutes24.30%
15 to 29 minutes21.50%
45 to 59 minutes14.20%
30 to 44 minutes11.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
57.94%
Married or living common-law
42.06%

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 Shelburne. About 8,680 people living in the province speak English, 70 people speak French, 50 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 15 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English8,680
French70
Neither English nor French50
English and French15

Religion

Shelburne is predominantly Christian. About 4,470 of its population is Christian (1,995 males and 1,995 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 3.6% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Hindu, both represent 1.9% and 1.7% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.5% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian50.7%
Sikh3.6%
Islam1.9%
Hindu1.7%
Buddhist0.5%
Jewish0.2%