Southwold, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Southwold. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 301.38 km2. The town has a population density of 16.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Southwold 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, Southwold has a population of around 4,851 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 9.73%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
4,4214,851 +9.73%

Population By Genders

The male population of Southwold is around 2,435 while the female population is around 2,415.

Of the 4,851 total population in Southwold, the largest gender is male with around 2,435 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,4352,415 +0.82%

Population by Age Characteristics

Southwold has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.10% of the total population. The town median age is 44.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years210 8.60%185 7.70% 11.90%395 8.10%
50 to 54 years175 7.20%175 7.20% 0.00%345 7.10%
60 to 64 years180 7.40%165 6.80% 8.33%345 7.10%
5 to 9 years165 6.80%160 6.60% 3.03%330 6.80%
40 to 44 years155 6.40%160 6.60% 3.13%315 6.50%
45 to 49 years170 7.00%140 5.80% 17.65%310 6.40%
15 to 19 years155 6.40%150 6.20% 3.23%300 6.20%
35 to 39 years150 6.20%150 6.20% 0.00%300 6.20%
65 to 69 years145 6.00%150 6.20% 3.33%300 6.20%
10 to 14 years150 6.20%140 5.80% 6.67%290 6.00%
30 to 34 years125 5.10%145 6.00% 13.79%275 5.70%
0 to 4 years130 5.30%130 5.40% 0.00%265 5.50%
70 to 74 years120 4.90%120 5.00% 0.00%240 4.90%
20 to 24 years110 4.50%110 4.60% 0.00%220 4.50%
25 to 29 years100 4.10%105 4.30% 4.76%205 4.20%
75 to 79 years105 4.30%80 3.30% 23.81%185 3.80%
85 years and over45 1.80%80 3.30% 43.75%120 2.50%
80 to 84 years50 2.10%70 2.90% 28.57%115 2.40%
85 to 89 years30 1.20%35 1.40% 14.29%70 1.40%
Median age of the population44 44.00%44 43.60% 2.27%44 44.00%
Average age of the population42 42.00%43 42.60% 0.00%42 42.30%

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 62.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 19.60% and 18.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over18.90%20.50%19.60%
0 to 14 years18.70%18.00%18.20%

Population of Southwold by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Southwold is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Southwold 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 34.03% of the total population, followed by Scottish (25.74%), Canadian (23.42%), Irish (22.48%), and Dutch (15.55%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, French, British Isles, Italian, and Polish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English33.13%34.82%34.03%
Scottish26.25%25.48%25.74%
Canadian23.13%23.99%23.42%
Irish22.29%22.72%22.48%
Dutch15.83%15.07%15.55%
German12.92%12.31%12.61%
French5.83%8.49%7.35%
British Isles6.25%3.82%5.04%
Italian3.33%3.82%3.57%
Polish2.29%2.12%2.21%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,685 of Southwold's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 8.90% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.35%, 8.35%, and 6.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons63518.55%
4 persons3058.90%
1 person2858.35%
3 persons2858.35%
5 or more persons2056.00%

Income in Southwold

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Southwold is $46,800.

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 Southwold population or around 2,665 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 2,535 and 2,360 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Southwold's median household income is $105,000, 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 Southwold

This data sheds light on the distribution of Southwold 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.

63.35% or most of the Southwold population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 26.90% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.75% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.80% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,8402,0903,94063.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9707701,74026.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher4307501,17518.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree3952756709.80%

Employment in Southwold

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Southwold. 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 8.13% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate60.65%
Unemployment rate8.13%

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 Southwold's population (around 71.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 330 men and 140 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 470.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed330140470

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Southwold has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 11%, followed by Manufacturing at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance4539016%
Construction2802511%
Manufacturing2305511%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1807510%
Retail trade801157%
Educational services301457%
Accommodation and food services401005%
Transportation and warehousing95355%
Public administration80455%
Professional, scientific and technical services40654%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services60404%
Other services (except public administration)65354%
Finance and insurance20603%
Real estate and rental and leasing30252%
Arts, entertainment and recreation30252%
Wholesale trade4502%
Utilities1501%
Information and cultural industries10101%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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 work8157351,55066.00%
Worked at home23529052022.10%
No fixed workplace address2204526511.30%
Worked outside Canada100100.40%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Southwold 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 minutes40.70%
Less than 15 minutes30.80%
30 to 44 minutes20.90%
45 to 59 minutes5.20%
60 minutes and over1.90%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
67.84%
Married or living common-law
32.16%

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 Southwold. About 4,720 people living in the province speak English, 35 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English4,720
French35
Neither English nor French5
English and French0

Religion

Southwold is predominantly Christian. About 2,985 of its population is Christian (1,430 males and 1,430 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
Christian62.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%