Stratford, Prince Edward Island Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Stratford. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 22.67 km2. The town has a population density of 482.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Stratford 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, Stratford has a population of around 10,927 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 12.52%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
9,71110,927 +12.52%

Population By Genders

The male population of Stratford is around 5,285 while the female population is around 5,640.

Of the 10,927 total population in Stratford, the largest gender is female with around 5,640 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5,2855,640 +6.29%

Population by Age Characteristics

Stratford has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 45 to 49 years old, accounting for 7.20% of the total population. The town median age is 40.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
45 to 49 years375 7.10%415 7.40% 9.64%790 7.20%
10 to 14 years390 7.40%390 6.90% 0.00%780 7.10%
40 to 44 years360 6.80%415 7.40% 13.25%770 7.00%
35 to 39 years350 6.60%385 6.80% 9.09%735 6.70%
5 to 9 years375 7.10%340 6.00% 9.33%715 6.50%
55 to 59 years345 6.50%350 6.20% 1.43%695 6.40%
20 to 24 years360 6.80%335 5.90% 6.94%690 6.30%
50 to 54 years325 6.10%360 6.40% 9.72%690 6.30%
30 to 34 years310 5.90%360 6.40% 13.89%670 6.10%
15 to 19 years330 6.20%305 5.40% 7.58%635 5.80%
65 to 69 years275 5.20%345 6.10% 20.29%620 5.70%
70 to 74 years290 5.50%325 5.80% 10.77%615 5.60%
25 to 29 years320 6.10%290 5.10% 9.38%610 5.60%
60 to 64 years250 4.70%330 5.90% 24.24%575 5.30%
0 to 4 years300 5.70%270 4.80% 10.00%570 5.20%
75 to 79 years175 3.30%210 3.70% 16.67%380 3.50%
80 to 84 years105 2.00%120 2.10% 12.50%220 2.00%
85 years and over65 1.20%110 2.00% 40.91%170 1.60%
85 to 89 years40 0.80%65 1.20% 38.46%110 1.00%
Median age of the population39 38.80%42 42.00% 9.52%40 40.40%
Average age of the population39 39.00%42 41.50% 4.82%40 40.30%

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 62.70% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 18.90% and 18.40%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years20.20%17.70%18.90%
65 years and over17.00%19.70%18.40%

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Population of Stratford by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Stratford is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Stratford 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 36.45% of the total population, followed by Irish (30.18%), English (24.33%), French (12.21%), and Canadian (11.43%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Chinese, German, Acadian, Caucasian (White), and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish35.08%37.66%36.45%
Irish29.75%30.50%30.18%
English23.95%24.60%24.33%
French11.88%12.52%12.21%
Canadian10.65%12.16%11.43%
Chinese5.70%5.28%5.48%
German5.89%4.83%5.35%
Acadian4.28%5.55%5.02%
Caucasian (White)3.90%4.11%4.01%
British Isles2.38%3.04%2.72%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,825 of Stratford's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.60% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.20%, 8.20%, and 3.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,56518.15%
1 person1,00011.60%
3 persons7058.20%
4 persons7058.20%
5 or more persons3303.85%

Income in Stratford

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Stratford is $45,600.

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 Stratford population or around 5,630 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 5,585 and 5,520 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Stratford's median household income is $91,000, 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 Stratford

This data sheds light on the distribution of Stratford 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.

76.55% or most of the Stratford population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 43.25% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 17.45% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 5.90% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree4,9255,77510,70576.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,7953,1855,98543.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,3301,2452,58517.45%
No certificate, diploma or degree5204259455.90%

Employment in Stratford

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Stratford. 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 5.44% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate62.28%
Unemployment rate5.44%

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 Stratford's population (around 64.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 445 men and 265 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 710.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed445265710

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Stratford has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 14%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance19575016%
Public administration37545514%
Retail trade38032512%
Educational services20536010%
Professional, scientific and technical services3201909%
Accommodation and food services1751506%
Construction290356%
Manufacturing210705%
Other services (except public administration)851454%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services140654%
Finance and insurance110853%
Transportation and warehousing140303%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting105302%
Arts, entertainment and recreation65502%
Wholesale trade55251%
Information and cultural industries30301%
Real estate and rental and leasing20301%
Utilities15151%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2000%
Management of companies and enterprises1000%

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 work1,8002,0353,83570.50%
Worked at home5055251,03018.90%
No fixed workplace address41013555010.10%
Worked outside Canada250250.50%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Stratford 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 minutes44.20%
15 to 29 minutes41.30%
30 to 44 minutes8.90%
60 minutes and over3.00%
45 to 59 minutes2.50%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
62.72%
Married or living common-law
37.28%

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 Stratford. About 10,485 people living in the province speak English, 210 people speak French, 115 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 45 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English10,485
French210
Neither English nor French115
English and French45

Religion

Stratford is predominantly Christian. About 6,820 of its population is Christian (3,170 males and 3,170 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Buddhist, both represent 1.0% and 0.9% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.7% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian62.9%
Islam1.4%
Hindu1.0%
Buddhist0.9%
Sikh0.7%
Jewish0.1%