Whitewood, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Whitewood. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 3.93 km2. The town has a population density of 240.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Whitewood 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, Whitewood has a population of around 944 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 9.51%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
862944 +9.51%

Population By Genders

The male population of Whitewood is around 445 while the female population is around 495.

Of the 944 total population in Whitewood, the largest gender is female with around 495 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
445495 +10.10%

Population by Age Characteristics

Whitewood has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 6.90% of the total population. The town median age is 41.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
5 to 9 years30 6.70%35 7.10% 14.29%65 6.90%
10 to 14 years40 9.00%30 6.10% 25.00%65 6.90%
30 to 34 years35 7.90%35 7.10% 0.00%65 6.90%
70 to 74 years30 6.70%35 7.10% 14.29%65 6.90%
0 to 4 years30 6.70%35 7.10% 14.29%60 6.30%
25 to 29 years30 6.70%30 6.10% 0.00%55 5.80%
35 to 39 years25 5.60%30 6.10% 16.67%55 5.80%
55 to 59 years20 4.50%35 7.10% 42.86%55 5.80%
65 to 69 years25 5.60%35 7.10% 28.57%55 5.80%
85 years and over20 4.50%40 8.10% 50.00%55 5.80%
15 to 19 years25 5.60%20 4.00% 20.00%50 5.30%
40 to 44 years30 6.70%25 5.10% 16.67%50 5.30%
60 to 64 years25 5.60%30 6.10% 16.67%50 5.30%
75 to 79 years20 4.50%25 5.10% 20.00%50 5.30%
50 to 54 years20 4.50%25 5.10% 20.00%45 4.80%
Average age of the population41 41.20%45 45.20% 8.85%43 43.40%
Median age of the population38 38.00%44 43.60% 11.47%41 41.20%
20 to 24 years25 5.60%15 3.00% 40.00%40 4.20%
45 to 49 years10 2.20%15 3.00% 33.33%30 3.20%
85 to 89 years10 2.20%20 4.00% 50.00%30 3.20%

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 52.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 26.50% and 20.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years21.30%20.20%20.60%

Population of Whitewood by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Whitewood is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Whitewood 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 English, which accounts for 28.57% of the total population, followed by Irish (25.82%), German (20.88%), French (18.13%), and Scottish (15.93%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, Hungarian, First Nations (North American Indian), Ukrainian, and Swedish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English27.47%29.67%28.57%
Irish18.68%32.97%25.82%
German26.37%16.48%20.88%
French18.68%16.48%18.13%
Scottish16.48%14.29%15.93%
Canadian6.59%5.49%6.04%
Hungarian4.40%7.69%6.04%
First Nations (North American Indian)10.99%0.00%5.49%
Ukrainian4.40%4.40%4.40%
Swedish2.20%5.49%4.40%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 355 of Whitewood's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 18.90% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 17.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.50%, 4.25%, and 4.25%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person15518.90%
2 persons14017.05%
3 persons455.50%
4 persons354.25%
5 or more persons354.25%

Income in Whitewood

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Whitewood is $44,000.

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 Whitewood population or around 525 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 460 and 400 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Whitewood's median household income is $70,000, 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 Whitewood

This data sheds light on the distribution of Whitewood 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.

50.10% or most of the Whitewood population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.85% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.65% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 13.90% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree23031054050.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate18018035532.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree1208520516.65%
Bachelor's degree or higher4510514513.90%

Employment in Whitewood

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Whitewood. 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 2.11% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate57.04%
Unemployment rate2.11%

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 Whitewood's population (around 73.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 30 men and 20 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 45.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed302045

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Whitewood has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (23%) works in the retail trade sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 14%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 14%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade504523%
Educational services203514%
Health care and social assistance105014%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction351011%
Accommodation and food services15157%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting15106%
Construction2506%
Other services (except public administration)10106%
Public administration004%
Finance and insurance002%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
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 work15515030576.30%
No fixed workplace address30205012.50%
Worked at home30104010.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Whitewood 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 minutes52.80%
15 to 29 minutes18.10%
45 to 59 minutes13.90%
30 to 44 minutes11.10%
60 minutes and over4.20%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
56.38%
Married or living common-law
43.62%

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 Whitewood. About 905 people living in the province speak English, 10 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English905
French10
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Whitewood is predominantly Christian. About 440 of its population is Christian (210 males and 210 females).

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

ReligionPopulation
Christian48.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%