Tay, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Tay. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 137.86 km2. The town has a population density of 80.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Tay 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, Tay has a population of around 11,091 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 10.55%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
10,03311,091 +10.55%

Population By Genders

The male population of Tay is around 5,665 while the female population is around 5,425.

Of the 11,091 total population in Tay, the largest gender is male with around 5,665 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5,6655,425 +4.24%

Population by Age Characteristics

Tay has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.60% of the total population. The town median age is 49.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years535 9.40%535 9.90% 0.00%1,070 9.60%
55 to 59 years510 9.00%520 9.60% 1.92%1,030 9.30%
65 to 69 years445 7.90%485 8.90% 8.25%930 8.40%
70 to 74 years400 7.10%380 7.00% 5.00%780 7.00%
50 to 54 years375 6.60%370 6.80% 1.33%745 6.70%
30 to 34 years345 6.10%320 5.90% 7.25%665 6.00%
35 to 39 years325 5.70%335 6.20% 2.99%665 6.00%
25 to 29 years320 5.60%305 5.60% 4.69%630 5.70%
45 to 49 years325 5.70%305 5.60% 6.15%630 5.70%
40 to 44 years325 5.70%290 5.30% 10.77%615 5.50%
5 to 9 years295 5.20%250 4.60% 15.25%550 5.00%
10 to 14 years280 4.90%230 4.20% 17.86%505 4.60%
75 to 79 years280 4.90%230 4.20% 17.86%505 4.60%
0 to 4 years275 4.90%220 4.10% 20.00%495 4.50%
15 to 19 years240 4.20%230 4.20% 4.17%465 4.20%
20 to 24 years225 4.00%210 3.90% 6.67%430 3.90%
80 to 84 years100 1.80%110 2.00% 9.09%215 1.90%
85 years and over80 1.40%100 1.80% 20.00%175 1.60%
85 to 89 years55 1.00%70 1.30% 21.43%125 1.10%
Median age of the population48 48.40%50 50.00% 4.00%49 49.20%
Average age of the population45 45.00%46 46.20% 2.16%46 45.60%

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 62.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 23.50% and 14.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over22.90%24.00%23.50%
0 to 14 years15.00%12.90%14.00%

Population of Tay by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Tay is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Tay 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 32.21% of the total population, followed by Irish (25.89%), Scottish (24.02%), Canadian (19.84%), and French (16.06%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English30.89%33.58%32.21%
Irish25.63%26.07%25.89%
Scottish22.59%25.42%24.02%
Canadian19.91%19.76%19.84%
French15.63%16.51%16.06%
German11.25%10.48%10.83%
Dutch6.96%5.57%6.28%
British Isles5.54%4.17%4.82%
Italian4.64%3.06%3.87%
Polish3.04%2.23%2.68%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,175 of Tay's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.30% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.35% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.45%, 6.50%, and 3.40%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,93021.30%
1 person1,03011.35%
3 persons6757.45%
4 persons5906.50%
5 or more persons3103.40%

Income in Tay

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Tay is $39,200.

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 Tay population or around 7,115 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 6,445 and 5,355 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Tay's median household income is $82,000, 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 Tay

This data sheds light on the distribution of Tay 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.

53.65% or most of the Tay population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.80% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 14.50% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 13.45% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree4,0504,0808,13553.65%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,4202,5304,94531.80%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,3409902,33514.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher6951,3402,03513.45%

Employment in Tay

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Tay. 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 6.30% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate50.74%
Unemployment rate6.30%

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 Tay's population (around 70.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 535 men and 320 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 855.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed535320855

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Tay has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 13%, followed by Construction at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance14071516%
Manufacturing52020513%
Construction5708512%
Retail trade29536512%
Public administration1801707%
Educational services851805%
Accommodation and food services1201405%
Professional, scientific and technical services1301205%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1351005%
Other services (except public administration)110954%
Transportation and warehousing110603%
Wholesale trade105303%
Arts, entertainment and recreation80553%
Finance and insurance35652%
Information and cultural industries50352%
Real estate and rental and leasing35401%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting55101%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3001%
Utilities2501%
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 work1,6151,5903,20566.90%
Worked at home33046580016.70%
No fixed workplace address61517579016.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Tay 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 minutes31.80%
Less than 15 minutes29.20%
30 to 44 minutes20.50%
60 minutes and over11.30%
45 to 59 minutes7.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
63.65%
Married or living common-law
36.35%

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 Tay. About 10,850 people living in the province speak English, 185 people speak French, 15 people speak English and French language, and 10 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English10,850
French185
English and French15
Neither English nor French10

Religion

Tay is predominantly Christian. About 5,815 of its population is Christian (2,815 males and 2,815 females).

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

ReligionPopulation
Christian52.9%
Jewish0.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%