Thessalon, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Thessalon. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 4.38 km2. The town has a population density of 287.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Thessalon 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, Thessalon has a population of around 1,260 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -2.02%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,2861,260 --2.02%

Population By Genders

The male population of Thessalon is around 610 while the female population is around 650.

Of the 1,260 total population in Thessalon, the largest gender is female with around 650 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
610650 -6.15%

Population by Age Characteristics

Thessalon has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 11.10% of the total population. The town median age is 58.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years70 11.50%75 11.50% 6.67%140 11.10%
65 to 69 years60 9.80%65 10.00% 7.69%120 9.50%
70 to 74 years60 9.80%50 7.70% 16.67%110 8.70%
55 to 59 years55 9.00%45 6.90% 18.18%100 7.90%
50 to 54 years45 7.40%45 6.90% 0.00%90 7.10%
85 years and over25 4.10%65 10.00% 61.54%85 6.70%
10 to 14 years40 6.60%35 5.40% 12.50%75 6.00%
75 to 79 years30 4.90%40 6.20% 25.00%70 5.60%
80 to 84 years25 4.10%40 6.20% 37.50%70 5.60%
45 to 49 years30 4.90%30 4.60% 0.00%65 5.20%
15 to 19 years30 4.90%30 4.60% 0.00%60 4.80%
Median age of the population57 56.80%60 60.40% 6.62%59 58.80%
35 to 39 years20 3.30%35 5.40% 42.86%55 4.40%
Average age of the population50 50.10%55 54.50% 7.34%52 52.40%
85 to 89 years10 1.60%35 5.40% 71.43%50 4.00%
5 to 9 years25 4.10%15 2.30% 40.00%45 3.60%
0 to 4 years15 2.50%20 3.10% 25.00%40 3.20%
20 to 24 years25 4.10%15 2.30% 40.00%40 3.20%
25 to 29 years25 4.10%15 2.30% 40.00%40 3.20%
40 to 44 years20 3.30%20 3.10% 0.00%35 2.80%

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 51.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 36.10% and 12.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years13.10%10.80%12.30%

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Population of Thessalon by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Thessalon is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Thessalon 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 34.33% of the total population, followed by Irish (26.18%), Scottish (25.75%), French (24.46%), and Canadian (15.45%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, First Nations (North American Indian), British Isles, European, and Ojibway.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English36.11%32.80%34.33%
Irish23.15%28.80%26.18%
Scottish29.63%23.20%25.75%
French24.07%24.80%24.46%
Canadian12.96%16.80%15.45%
German9.26%12.00%10.73%
First Nations (North American Indian)5.56%5.60%5.15%
British Isles0.00%4.80%2.58%
European2.78%2.40%2.15%
Ojibway1.85%2.40%2.15%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 455 of Thessalon's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.25% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 18.45% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.95%, 3.60%, and 2.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons22520.25%
1 person20518.45%
3 persons554.95%
4 persons403.60%
5 or more persons302.70%

Income in Thessalon

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Thessalon is $34,800.

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 Thessalon population or around 850 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 655 and 455 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Thessalon's median household income is $58,400, 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 Thessalon

This data sheds light on the distribution of Thessalon 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.

40.35% or most of the Thessalon population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 37.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.40% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.60% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree32531062540.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate26030556537.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree18518537022.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher4511516010.60%

Employment in Thessalon

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Thessalon. 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 5.91% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate35.96%
Unemployment rate5.91%

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 Thessalon's population (around 76.20%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 25 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed251035

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Thessalon has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing701019%
Retail trade202512%
Health care and social assistance04011%
Construction25108%
Accommodation and food services10208%
Public administration15258%
Educational services10157%
Transportation and warehousing20106%
Professional, scientific and technical services10105%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting10104%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1002%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

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 work16015532087.70%
Worked at home1015256.80%
No fixed workplace address200205.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Thessalon 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
Less than 15 minutes76.80%
15 to 29 minutes11.60%
30 to 44 minutes5.80%
60 minutes and over4.30%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
57.27%
Married or living common-law
42.73%

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 Thessalon. About 1,150 people living in the province speak English, 20 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,150
French20
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Thessalon is predominantly Christian. About 740 of its population is Christian (340 males and 340 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.9% 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
Christian63.8%
Buddhist0.9%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%