La Ronge, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of La Ronge. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 16.71 km2. The town has a population density of 150.90 people per km2.

We highlight the La Ronge 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, La Ronge has a population of around 2,521 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -6.21%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,6882,521 --6.21%

Population By Genders

The male population of La Ronge is around 1,225 while the female population is around 1,295.

Of the 2,521 total population in La Ronge, the largest gender is female with around 1,295 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,2251,295 -5.41%

Population by Age Characteristics

La Ronge has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 9.10% of the total population. The town median age is 31.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
0 to 4 years120 9.80%110 8.50% 8.33%230 9.10%
10 to 14 years105 8.60%115 8.90% 8.70%220 8.70%
25 to 29 years100 8.20%105 8.10% 4.76%210 8.30%
30 to 34 years105 8.60%110 8.50% 4.55%210 8.30%
5 to 9 years100 8.20%95 7.30% 5.00%195 7.70%
15 to 19 years95 7.80%100 7.70% 5.00%195 7.70%
20 to 24 years90 7.30%85 6.60% 5.56%170 6.70%
40 to 44 years70 5.70%95 7.30% 26.32%165 6.50%
35 to 39 years85 6.90%70 5.40% 17.65%160 6.30%
55 to 59 years60 4.90%90 6.90% 33.33%150 6.00%
45 to 49 years55 4.50%80 6.20% 31.25%135 5.40%
50 to 54 years60 4.90%60 4.60% 0.00%120 4.80%
60 to 64 years55 4.50%65 5.00% 15.38%120 4.80%
65 to 69 years50 4.10%45 3.50% 10.00%95 3.80%
70 to 74 years40 3.30%30 2.30% 25.00%70 2.80%
Average age of the population33 32.60%34 33.70% 2.97%33 33.10%
Median age of the population30 30.00%32 32.00% 6.25%31 31.00%
75 to 79 years10 0.80%10 0.80% 0.00%25 1.00%
80 to 84 years10 0.80%10 0.80% 0.00%20 0.80%
85 years and over10 0.80%15 1.20% 33.33%20 0.80%

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 65.30% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 25.60% and 9.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over9.80%8.50%9.30%

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Population of La Ronge by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of La Ronge is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. La Ronge 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 Cree, which accounts for 20.08% of the total population, followed by First Nations (North American Indian) (14.46%), Scottish (12.25%), English (10.84%), and North American Indigenous (9.44%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Filipino, French, Ukrainian, and Canadian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Cree18.55%22.00%20.08%
First Nations (North American Indian)12.90%15.60%14.46%
Scottish14.11%10.00%12.25%
English12.90%8.80%10.84%
North American Indigenous8.06%10.80%9.44%
German8.47%8.00%8.43%
Filipino7.66%8.00%7.83%
French6.85%6.80%7.03%
Ukrainian6.45%6.00%6.22%
Canadian4.84%5.60%5.42%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 560 of La Ronge's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 15.30% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.20%, 7.40%, and 7.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons28015.30%
1 person23012.55%
3 persons1508.20%
4 persons1357.40%
5 or more persons1307.10%

Income in La Ronge

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within La Ronge is $46,400.

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 La Ronge population or around 1,105 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 1,090 and 1,035 people, respectively.

Household Income

The La Ronge's median household income is $93,000, 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 La Ronge

This data sheds light on the distribution of La Ronge 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.

54.25% or most of the La Ronge population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.90% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 26.10% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.85% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6909501,64554.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate50542593029.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher25552578526.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree30022051515.85%

Employment in La Ronge

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in La Ronge. 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 8.13% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.35%
Unemployment rate8.13%

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 La Ronge's population (around 77.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 40 men and 35 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 75.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed403575

Employment Industry Sectors

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

La Ronge has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the educational services sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 16%, followed by Retail trade at 15%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Educational services7017019%
Health care and social assistance8012516%
Retail trade1009015%
Public administration756011%
Accommodation and food services50357%
Construction7506%
Transportation and warehousing55105%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction4004%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2002%
Other services (except public administration)10202%
Information and cultural industries20102%
Manufacturing0101%
Wholesale trade1001%
Finance and insurance0151%
Real estate and rental and leasing001%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting0101%
Professional, scientific and technical services1001%
Utilities000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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 work48544593084.90%
No fixed workplace address6525908.20%
Worked at home2550807.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of La Ronge 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 minutes87.70%
15 to 29 minutes9.30%
60 minutes and over2.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in La Rongeshed 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 La Ronge's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
48.53%
Married or living common-law
51.47%

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 La Ronge. About 2,465 people living in the province speak English, 25 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,465
French25
English and French5
Neither English nor French5

Religion

La Ronge is predominantly Christian. About 1,210 of its population is Christian (575 males and 575 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 1.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Buddhist, both represent 1.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian48.6%
Sikh1.4%
Islam1.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%