Wilmot, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Wilmot. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 263.81 km2. The town has a population density of 81.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Wilmot 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, Wilmot has a population of around 21,429 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 4.30%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
20,54521,429 +4.30%

Population By Genders

The male population of Wilmot is around 10,590 while the female population is around 10,840.

Of the 21,429 total population in Wilmot, the largest gender is female with around 10,840 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
10,59010,840 +2.31%

Population by Age Characteristics

Wilmot has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 6.80% of the total population. The town median age is 42.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
35 to 39 years730 6.90%735 6.80% 0.68%1,465 6.80%
5 to 9 years715 6.80%735 6.80% 2.72%1,455 6.80%
40 to 44 years715 6.80%720 6.60% 0.69%1,435 6.70%
55 to 59 years705 6.70%715 6.60% 1.40%1,420 6.60%
10 to 14 years750 7.10%670 6.20% 10.67%1,420 6.60%
50 to 54 years715 6.80%695 6.40% 2.80%1,405 6.60%
60 to 64 years660 6.20%730 6.70% 9.59%1,390 6.50%
45 to 49 years685 6.50%670 6.20% 2.19%1,360 6.30%
15 to 19 years710 6.70%645 6.00% 9.15%1,350 6.30%
65 to 69 years610 5.80%705 6.50% 13.48%1,315 6.10%
70 to 74 years635 6.00%665 6.10% 4.51%1,300 6.10%
30 to 34 years525 5.00%635 5.90% 17.32%1,160 5.40%
0 to 4 years575 5.40%580 5.40% 0.86%1,155 5.40%
20 to 24 years500 4.70%520 4.80% 3.85%1,020 4.80%
75 to 79 years415 3.90%475 4.40% 12.63%895 4.20%
25 to 29 years450 4.20%430 4.00% 4.44%885 4.10%
80 to 84 years285 2.70%255 2.40% 10.53%540 2.50%
85 years and over205 1.90%255 2.40% 19.61%460 2.10%
85 to 89 years150 1.40%160 1.50% 6.25%310 1.40%
90 to 94 years45 0.40%65 0.60% 30.77%115 0.50%
Median age of the population42 42.40%43 43.20% 2.31%43 42.80%

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 60.20% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.00% and 18.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population41.60%42.50%42.00%
65 years and over20.30%21.80%21.00%
0 to 14 years19.20%18.30%18.80%

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Population of Wilmot by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Wilmot is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Wilmot 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 33.73% of the total population, followed by English (23.87%), Canadian (18.81%), Scottish (18.31%), and Irish (17.21%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Dutch, British Isles, Polish, and Swiss.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German32.94%34.50%33.73%
English24.27%23.46%23.87%
Canadian19.32%18.25%18.81%
Scottish17.09%19.55%18.31%
Irish16.42%17.97%17.21%
French8.61%8.43%8.55%
Dutch6.71%6.24%6.50%
British Isles3.71%5.12%4.43%
Polish4.38%4.24%4.31%
Swiss3.52%3.12%3.32%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 6,245 of Wilmot's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.60% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.40% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.70%, 7.50%, and 4.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3,09019.60%
4 persons1,4859.40%
1 person1,3708.70%
3 persons1,1807.50%
5 or more persons7654.85%

Income in Wilmot

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wilmot is $50,000.

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 Wilmot population or around 11,310 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 9,880 and 9,845 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Wilmot's median household income is $114,000, 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 Wilmot

This data sheds light on the distribution of Wilmot 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.

62.75% or most of the Wilmot population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 26.15% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 25.30% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.95% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree8,1358,76016,90062.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,9504,0757,02526.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate3,4003,7207,11525.30%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,9951,6003,60511.95%

Employment in Wilmot

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wilmot. 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 4.41% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate60.93%
Unemployment rate4.41%

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 Wilmot's population (around 73.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 1,050 men and 755 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,805.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,0507551,805

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Wilmot has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the construction sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 12%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction1,12522012%
Manufacturing94536012%
Health care and social assistance1451,07511%
Retail trade5404709%
Educational services2757059%
Professional, scientific and technical services4453857%
Finance and insurance2104656%
Public administration3352155%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting3202005%
Accommodation and food services1802704%
Wholesale trade2501354%
Other services (except public administration)2001803%
Transportation and warehousing280903%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1801803%
Information and cultural industries1201252%
Arts, entertainment and recreation901302%
Real estate and rental and leasing90952%
Utilities45251%
Management of companies and enterprises10150%
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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work3,3603,0456,40061.00%
Worked at home1,2301,7402,97028.30%
No fixed workplace address8852301,11010.60%
Worked outside Canada00150.10%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wilmot 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 minutes45.40%
Less than 15 minutes28.30%
30 to 44 minutes18.40%
60 minutes and over4.60%
45 to 59 minutes3.30%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
68.72%
Married or living common-law
31.28%

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 Wilmot. About 21,060 people living in the province speak English, 135 people speak French, 55 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 25 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English21,060
French135
Neither English nor French55
English and French25

Religion

Wilmot is predominantly Christian. About 13,625 of its population is Christian (6,455 males and 6,455 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Hindu, both represent 0.3% and 0.3% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian64.1%
Buddhist0.4%
Islam0.3%
Hindu0.3%
Sikh0.3%
Jewish0.2%