Alberton, Prince Edward Island Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Alberton. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 4.70 km2. The town has a population density of 277.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Alberton 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, Alberton has a population of around 1,301 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 13.62%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,1451,301 +13.62%

Population By Genders

The male population of Alberton is around 570 while the female population is around 730.

Of the 1,301 total population in Alberton, the largest gender is female with around 730 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
570730 +21.92%

Population by Age Characteristics

Alberton has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 75 to 79 years old, accounting for 8.10% of the total population. The town median age is 49.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
75 to 79 years40 7.00%60 8.20% 33.33%105 8.10%
70 to 74 years45 7.90%55 7.50% 18.18%100 7.70%
20 to 24 years50 8.80%45 6.20% 10.00%95 7.30%
30 to 34 years35 6.10%50 6.80% 30.00%90 6.90%
80 to 84 years25 4.40%55 7.50% 54.55%85 6.50%
55 to 59 years35 6.10%45 6.20% 22.22%80 6.20%
25 to 29 years45 7.90%30 4.10% 33.33%75 5.80%
35 to 39 years30 5.30%45 6.20% 33.33%75 5.80%
40 to 44 years35 6.10%40 5.50% 12.50%75 5.80%
50 to 54 years30 5.30%45 6.20% 33.33%75 5.80%
60 to 64 years35 6.10%40 5.50% 12.50%75 5.80%
65 to 69 years35 6.10%35 4.80% 0.00%75 5.80%
45 to 49 years20 3.50%40 5.50% 50.00%65 5.00%
85 years and over25 4.40%45 6.20% 44.44%65 5.00%
85 to 89 years15 2.60%35 4.80% 57.14%50 3.80%
Median age of the population47 47.20%52 51.60% 7.75%50 49.60%
Average age of the population47 46.80%50 50.00% 8.00%49 48.60%
0 to 4 years30 5.30%20 2.70% 33.33%45 3.50%
5 to 9 years20 3.50%25 3.40% 20.00%45 3.50%
10 to 14 years15 2.60%30 4.10% 50.00%45 3.50%
15 to 19 years20 3.50%25 3.40% 20.00%45 3.50%

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 57.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 32.30% and 10.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over29.80%33.60%32.30%
0 to 14 years10.50%11.00%10.80%

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Population of Alberton by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Alberton is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Alberton 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 Scottish, which accounts for 30.60% of the total population, followed by Irish (22.84%), Canadian (20.26%), English (18.10%), and French (9.05%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Prince Edward Islander, Caucasian (White), Acadian, Filipino, and German.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish32.73%28.69%30.60%
Irish22.73%22.13%22.84%
Canadian18.18%22.13%20.26%
English19.09%17.21%18.10%
French6.36%11.48%9.05%
Prince Edward Islander8.18%9.02%8.62%
Caucasian (White)7.27%9.84%8.62%
Acadian9.09%6.56%7.76%
Filipino9.09%5.74%6.90%
German3.64%3.28%3.88%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 265 of Alberton's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 20.70% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.00% 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
1 person23020.70%
2 persons20018.00%
3 persons554.95%
4 persons403.60%
5 or more persons302.70%

Income in Alberton

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Alberton is $33,600.

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 Alberton population or around 1,005 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 850 and 365 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Alberton's median household income is $52,400, 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 Alberton

This data sheds light on the distribution of Alberton 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.

41.40% or most of the Alberton population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 36.10% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.25% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.70% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree21538560041.40%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate28527055536.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree22015037022.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher659015510.70%

Employment in Alberton

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Alberton. 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 5.94% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate51.98%
Unemployment rate5.94%

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 Alberton's population (around 55.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 30 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 45.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed301545

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Alberton has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (21%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 18%, followed by Manufacturing at 17%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1052021%
Health care and social assistance208518%
Manufacturing653517%
Educational services10357%
Retail trade10256%
Construction25105%
Accommodation and food services0254%
Public administration10154%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2003%
Professional, scientific and technical services1003%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1003%
Wholesale trade1002%
Information and cultural industries0102%
Finance and insurance002%
Other services (except public administration)0102%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
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 work18021539576.00%
No fixed workplace address60258015.40%
Worked at home2520458.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Alberton 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 minutes45.80%
15 to 29 minutes43.80%
30 to 44 minutes3.10%
45 to 59 minutes3.10%
60 minutes and over2.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
45.92%
Married or living common-law
54.08%

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 Alberton. About 1,215 people living in the province speak English, 30 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,215
French30
Neither English nor French5
English and French0

Religion

Alberton is predominantly Christian. About 945 of its population is Christian (440 males and 440 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.9% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Buddhist, both represent 0.9% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian81.1%
Hindu0.9%
Sikh0.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%