Wellesley, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Wellesley. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 277.74 km2. The town has a population density of 40.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Wellesley 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, Wellesley has a population of around 11,318 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 0.52%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
11,26011,318 +0.52%

Population By Genders

The male population of Wellesley is around 5,675 while the female population is around 5,640.

Of the 11,318 total population in Wellesley, the largest gender is male with around 5,675 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5,6755,640 +0.62%

Population by Age Characteristics

Wellesley has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 8.70% of the total population. The town median age is 35.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years500 8.80%485 8.60% 3.00%985 8.70%
15 to 19 years510 9.00%455 8.10% 10.78%965 8.50%
5 to 9 years485 8.50%450 8.00% 7.22%935 8.30%
0 to 4 years405 7.10%445 7.90% 8.99%850 7.50%
20 to 24 years365 6.40%360 6.40% 1.37%725 6.40%
55 to 59 years360 6.30%365 6.50% 1.37%725 6.40%
50 to 54 years345 6.10%355 6.30% 2.82%700 6.20%
40 to 44 years330 5.80%365 6.50% 9.59%695 6.10%
45 to 49 years360 6.30%320 5.70% 11.11%680 6.00%
60 to 64 years320 5.60%335 5.90% 4.48%655 5.80%
35 to 39 years315 5.60%325 5.80% 3.08%640 5.70%
25 to 29 years295 5.20%290 5.10% 1.69%590 5.20%
30 to 34 years290 5.10%285 5.10% 1.72%570 5.00%
65 to 69 years290 5.10%265 4.70% 8.62%550 4.90%
70 to 74 years215 3.80%210 3.70% 2.33%425 3.80%
75 to 79 years140 2.50%150 2.70% 6.67%290 2.60%
80 to 84 years100 1.80%80 1.40% 20.00%180 1.60%
85 years and over55 1.00%85 1.50% 35.29%140 1.20%
85 to 89 years35 0.60%50 0.90% 30.00%85 0.80%
90 to 94 years15 0.30%30 0.50% 50.00%45 0.40%
Average age of the population36 36.30%37 36.60% 0.00%37 36.50%

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 61.50% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 24.50% and 14.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population34.80%35.60%35.20%
0 to 14 years24.50%24.60%24.50%
65 years and over14.10%14.00%14.10%

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Population of Wellesley by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Wellesley is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Wellesley 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 German, which accounts for 33.63% of the total population, followed by Canadian (20.81%), English (15.16%), Scottish (12.55%), and Swiss (11.93%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Irish, Mennonite, Dutch, French, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German34.28%33.07%33.63%
Canadian20.73%20.90%20.81%
English14.53%15.87%15.16%
Scottish12.05%13.05%12.55%
Swiss10.98%12.87%11.93%
Irish10.63%11.20%10.91%
Mennonite10.19%8.47%9.28%
Dutch6.11%5.38%5.74%
French4.87%5.73%5.30%
British Isles2.75%3.09%3.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,845 of Wellesley's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 15.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 5 or more persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.00% of the population. 4 persons, 1 person, and 3 persons households account for 9.15%, 7.30%, and 7.05%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,05515.70%
5 or more persons74011.00%
4 persons6159.15%
1 person4907.30%
3 persons4757.05%

Income in Wellesley

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wellesley is $44,400.

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 Wellesley population or around 5,785 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 4,980 and 4,680 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Wellesley's median household income is $119,000, 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 Wellesley

This data sheds light on the distribution of Wellesley 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.

44.90% or most of the Wellesley population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.65% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 20.45% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 16.70% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,8953,1706,06544.90%
No certificate, diploma or degree2,5052,4354,94034.65%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,4801,3502,84020.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher9301,3052,24016.70%

Employment in Wellesley

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wellesley. 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 2.81% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate68.38%
Unemployment rate2.81%

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 Wellesley's population (around 59.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,140 men and 725 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,860.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,1407251,860

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Wellesley has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (17%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 12%, followed by Construction at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting63538017%
Manufacturing58016512%
Construction63011012%
Retail trade2353059%
Educational services1103207%
Health care and social assistance603607%
Professional, scientific and technical services2351556%
Other services (except public administration)1751656%
Finance and insurance1002055%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1051104%
Transportation and warehousing155654%
Wholesale trade150353%
Public administration85753%
Accommodation and food services15752%
Information and cultural industries40151%
Real estate and rental and leasing35201%
Arts, entertainment and recreation25251%
Utilities20101%
Management of companies and enterprises0150%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1500%

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.

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wellesley 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.

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
65.71%
Married or living common-law
34.29%

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 Wellesley. About 10,890 people living in the province speak English, 370 people speak Neither English nor French, 50 people speak French language, and 10 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English10,890
Neither English nor French370
French50
English and French10

Religion

Wellesley is predominantly Christian. About 8,980 of its population is Christian (4,415 males and 4,415 females).

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

ReligionPopulation
Christian79.3%
Islam0.2%
Buddhist0.1%
Sikh0.1%
Jewish0.1%
Hindu0.0%