St. Clair, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of St. Clair. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 618.57 km2. The town has a population density of 23.70 people per km2.

We highlight the St. Clair town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

St. Clair location on the map. View in Google Map

Photos of Places & Sceneries in St. Clair

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, St. Clair has a population of around 14,659 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 4.07%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
14,08614,659 +4.07%

Population By Genders

The male population of St. Clair is around 7,360 while the female population is around 7,305.

Of the 14,659 total population in St. Clair, the largest gender is male with around 7,360 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
7,3607,305 +0.75%

Population by Age Characteristics

St. Clair has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.30% of the total population. The town median age is 44.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years610 8.30%615 8.40% 0.81%1,220 8.30%
65 to 69 years575 7.80%545 7.50% 5.22%1,120 7.60%
55 to 59 years530 7.20%575 7.90% 7.83%1,105 7.50%
70 to 74 years475 6.50%455 6.20% 4.21%935 6.40%
35 to 39 years445 6.00%470 6.40% 5.32%910 6.20%
10 to 14 years450 6.10%455 6.20% 1.10%900 6.10%
50 to 54 years445 6.00%435 6.00% 2.25%880 6.00%
40 to 44 years445 6.00%435 6.00% 2.25%875 6.00%
45 to 49 years400 5.40%415 5.70% 3.61%815 5.60%
15 to 19 years400 5.40%400 5.50% 0.00%800 5.50%
5 to 9 years420 5.70%370 5.10% 11.90%795 5.40%
30 to 34 years400 5.40%395 5.40% 1.25%795 5.40%
0 to 4 years410 5.60%380 5.20% 7.32%790 5.40%
25 to 29 years405 5.50%380 5.20% 6.17%785 5.40%
20 to 24 years345 4.70%330 4.50% 4.35%675 4.60%
75 to 79 years310 4.20%305 4.20% 1.61%615 4.20%
80 to 84 years180 2.40%185 2.50% 2.70%365 2.50%
85 years and over120 1.60%160 2.20% 25.00%280 1.90%
85 to 89 years80 1.10%95 1.30% 15.79%175 1.20%
90 to 94 years30 0.40%45 0.60% 33.33%75 0.50%
Median age of the population44 44.40%46 45.60% 2.19%45 44.80%

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 60.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.60% and 17.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population43.10%43.80%43.50%
65 years and over22.50%22.60%22.60%
0 to 14 years17.30%16.60%17.00%

Explore St. Clair Through Videos

Population of St. Clair by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of St. Clair is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. St. Clair 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 32.33% of the total population, followed by Irish (26.22%), Scottish (26.22%), Canadian (20.35%), and French (12.67%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Dutch, German, Belgian, Caucasian (White), and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English31.56%33.20%32.33%
Irish25.37%27.09%26.22%
Scottish26.73%25.79%26.22%
Canadian20.41%20.16%20.35%
French11.97%13.37%12.67%
Dutch10.68%8.92%9.76%
German8.78%9.26%9.01%
Belgian3.54%3.09%3.35%
Caucasian (White)2.99%3.50%3.24%
British Isles3.40%2.95%3.18%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 5,370 of St. Clair's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.80% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.70% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.00%, 6.85%, and 3.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,50520.80%
1 person1,41011.70%
4 persons8407.00%
3 persons8256.85%
5 or more persons4453.70%

Income in St. Clair

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within St. Clair is $47,600.

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 St. Clair population or around 7,160 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 7,090 and 6,985 people, respectively.

Household Income

The St. Clair's median household income is $98,000, 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 St. Clair

This data sheds light on the distribution of St. Clair 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.

61.45% or most of the St. Clair population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 13.00% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.60% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree5,9055,91511,82061.45%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,8052,9655,76528.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher8501,6352,48013.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,0809652,0509.60%

Employment in St. Clair

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in St. Clair. 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 5.06% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate52.84%
Unemployment rate5.06%

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 St. Clair's population (around 74.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 445 men and 340 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 785.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed445340785

Employment Industry Sectors

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

St. Clair has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 15%, followed by Construction at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance13591515%
Manufacturing84518515%
Construction8159513%
Retail trade2104409%
Educational services803256%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2651206%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1851355%
Transportation and warehousing210754%
Accommodation and food services902004%
Professional, scientific and technical services1301504%
Other services (except public administration)1501304%
Public administration1201153%
Wholesale trade135603%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction140202%
Finance and insurance30902%
Utilities90102%
Real estate and rental and leasing45401%
Arts, entertainment and recreation40301%
Information and cultural industries0200%
Management of companies and enterprises0100%

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 work2,5102,1654,67072.70%
Worked at home40055595514.90%
No fixed workplace address59018577512.10%
Worked outside Canada2010300.50%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of St. Clair 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 minutes48.60%
Less than 15 minutes32.80%
30 to 44 minutes14.00%
60 minutes and over2.80%
45 to 59 minutes1.70%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in St. Clairshed 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 St. Clair's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
66.50%
Married or living common-law
33.50%

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 St. Clair. About 14,470 people living in the province speak English, 170 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English14,470
French170
English and French5
Neither English nor French0

Religion

St. Clair is predominantly Christian. About 8,960 of its population is Christian (4,275 males and 4,275 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.2% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Hindu, both represent 0.1% and 0.1% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian61.2%
Islam0.2%
Sikh0.1%
Hindu0.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Jewish0.0%