Tay Valley, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Tay Valley. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 528.67 km2. The town has a population density of 11.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Tay Valley 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 Valley has a population of around 5,925 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 4.59%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5,6655,925 +4.59%

Population By Genders

The male population of Tay Valley is around 3,000 while the female population is around 2,925.

Of the 5,925 total population in Tay Valley, the largest gender is male with around 3,000 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
3,0002,925 +2.50%

Population by Age Characteristics

Tay Valley has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 11.70% of the total population. The town median age is 57.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years355 11.80%335 11.50% 5.63%695 11.70%
65 to 69 years340 11.30%300 10.30% 11.76%640 10.80%
55 to 59 years290 9.70%320 10.90% 9.38%605 10.20%
70 to 74 years245 8.20%250 8.50% 2.00%495 8.40%
50 to 54 years190 6.30%185 6.30% 2.63%380 6.40%
75 to 79 years165 5.50%135 4.60% 18.18%300 5.10%
35 to 39 years135 4.50%130 4.40% 3.70%265 4.50%
45 to 49 years125 4.20%135 4.60% 7.41%265 4.50%
85 years and over110 3.70%155 5.30% 29.03%265 4.50%
10 to 14 years140 4.70%115 3.90% 17.86%255 4.30%
15 to 19 years130 4.30%125 4.30% 3.85%255 4.30%
30 to 34 years120 4.00%120 4.10% 0.00%245 4.10%
40 to 44 years110 3.70%110 3.80% 0.00%225 3.80%
25 to 29 years110 3.70%105 3.60% 4.55%220 3.70%
0 to 4 years95 3.20%115 3.90% 17.39%215 3.60%
5 to 9 years115 3.80%95 3.20% 17.39%210 3.50%
20 to 24 years115 3.80%95 3.20% 17.39%205 3.50%
80 to 84 years90 3.00%100 3.40% 10.00%190 3.20%
85 to 89 years90 3.00%85 2.90% 5.56%175 3.00%
Median age of the population57 57.20%57 57.20% 0.00%57 57.20%
Average age of the population50 50.20%51 51.10% 1.96%51 50.70%

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 56.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 32.10% and 11.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over32.00%32.30%32.10%
0 to 14 years11.80%10.90%11.50%

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Population of Tay Valley by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Tay Valley is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Tay Valley 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 Irish, which accounts for 41.14% of the total population, followed by Scottish (37.04%), English (29.12%), Canadian (15.85%), and German (8.99%).

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

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish39.02%43.35%41.14%
Scottish37.28%36.79%37.04%
English26.66%31.69%29.12%
Canadian16.20%15.66%15.85%
German8.89%9.29%8.99%
French6.79%8.56%7.66%
Dutch5.57%4.55%5.08%
British Isles5.05%4.01%4.63%
Italian1.74%3.10%2.49%
Welsh1.92%2.73%2.23%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,350 of Tay Valley's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 24.90% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.80%, 4.75%, and 2.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,20524.90%
1 person51010.55%
3 persons3306.80%
4 persons2304.75%
5 or more persons1402.90%

Income in Tay Valley

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Tay Valley is $42,800.

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 Tay Valley population or around 3,300 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 3,120 and 2,920 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Tay Valley's median household income is $90,000, 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 Valley

This data sheds light on the distribution of Tay Valley 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.

56.90% or most of the Tay Valley population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.30% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.55% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,0852,2904,37556.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,2701,1602,44031.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher5508851,44018.30%
No certificate, diploma or degree57038095511.55%

Employment in Tay Valley

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Tay Valley. 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 5.88% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate47.62%
Unemployment rate5.88%

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 Valley's population (around 67.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 280 men and 250 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 530.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed280250530

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Tay Valley has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 13%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance3531013%
Construction2953513%
Retail trade11517511%
Manufacturing180559%
Professional, scientific and technical services801057%
Public administration85856%
Other services (except public administration)80505%
Accommodation and food services35855%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting70505%
Educational services40855%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services90154%
Transportation and warehousing55403%
Finance and insurance20553%
Wholesale trade45102%
Real estate and rental and leasing15352%
Arts, entertainment and recreation15302%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3502%
Information and cultural industries3502%
Utilities1501%
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 work7058101,51564.60%
Worked at home22027549521.10%
No fixed workplace address2855033014.10%
Worked outside Canada100100.40%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Tay Valley 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 minutes36.30%
Less than 15 minutes30.10%
30 to 44 minutes14.40%
60 minutes and over13.60%
45 to 59 minutes5.70%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
68.35%
Married or living common-law
31.65%

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 Valley. About 5,520 people living in the province speak English, 145 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English5,520
French145
English and French5
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Tay Valley is predominantly Christian. About 3,695 of its population is Christian (1,790 males and 1,790 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
Christian65.8%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%