Dawson, Yukon Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Dawson. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 30.91 km2. The town has a population density of 51.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Dawson 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, Dawson has a population of around 1,577 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 14.69%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,3751,577 +14.69%

Population By Genders

The male population of Dawson is around 795 while the female population is around 780.

Of the 1,577 total population in Dawson, the largest gender is male with around 795 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
795780 +1.89%

Population by Age Characteristics

Dawson has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 10.50% of the total population. The town median age is 39.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
30 to 34 years85 10.70%85 10.90% 0.00%165 10.50%
35 to 39 years85 10.70%70 9.00% 17.65%150 9.50%
40 to 44 years70 8.80%60 7.70% 14.29%130 8.30%
55 to 59 years60 7.50%55 7.10% 8.33%120 7.60%
65 to 69 years60 7.50%50 6.40% 16.67%105 6.70%
25 to 29 years50 6.30%50 6.40% 0.00%100 6.30%
45 to 49 years40 5.00%55 7.10% 27.27%100 6.30%
60 to 64 years55 6.90%40 5.10% 27.27%100 6.30%
50 to 54 years45 5.70%50 6.40% 10.00%95 6.00%
10 to 14 years50 6.30%40 5.10% 20.00%90 5.70%
15 to 19 years35 4.40%50 6.40% 30.00%80 5.10%
0 to 4 years40 5.00%40 5.10% 0.00%75 4.80%
5 to 9 years30 3.80%35 4.50% 14.29%70 4.40%
20 to 24 years25 3.10%40 5.10% 37.50%60 3.80%
70 to 74 years35 4.40%25 3.20% 28.57%60 3.80%
Average age of the population42 41.50%40 39.50% 4.82%41 40.50%
75 to 79 years20 2.50%20 2.60% 0.00%40 2.50%
Median age of the population40 40.40%39 38.80% 4.95%40 39.60%
80 to 84 years10 1.30%5 0.60% 50.00%20 1.30%

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 70.20% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 15.20% and 14.90%, respectively.

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

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Population of Dawson by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Dawson is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Dawson 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 22.22% of the total population, followed by English (17.17%), Irish (16.50%), First Nations (North American Indian) (12.12%), and Canadian (11.11%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, German, Ukrainian, Dutch, and Polish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish22.30%21.48%22.22%
English14.19%20.13%17.17%
Irish18.24%14.77%16.50%
First Nations (North American Indian)10.14%13.42%12.12%
Canadian13.51%8.05%11.11%
French10.14%12.08%11.11%
German8.78%12.75%10.77%
Ukrainian4.05%9.40%6.73%
Dutch4.73%5.37%5.05%
Polish2.70%6.71%4.38%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 555 of Dawson's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 23.40% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 14.30% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.50%, 5.20%, and 1.95%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person36023.40%
2 persons22014.30%
3 persons855.50%
4 persons805.20%
5 or more persons301.95%

Income in Dawson

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Dawson is $49,600.

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 Dawson population or around 930 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 820 and 810 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Dawson's median household income is $77,000, 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 Dawson

This data sheds light on the distribution of Dawson 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.

60.30% or most of the Dawson population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 24.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.90% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.20% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6556551,31060.30%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate26026552524.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher17531549522.90%
No certificate, diploma or degree20014534015.20%

Employment in Dawson

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Dawson. 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 7.11% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate72.33%
Unemployment rate7.11%

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 Dawson's population (around 54.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 105 men and 60 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 160.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10560160

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Dawson has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the public administration sector. The Accommodation and food services sector comes second at 13%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration758516%
Accommodation and food services804513%
Health care and social assistance257511%
Construction751510%
Educational services10759%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction55258%
Retail trade45358%
Arts, entertainment and recreation30407%
Transportation and warehousing3004%
Other services (except public administration)3003%
Real estate and rental and leasing10153%
Manufacturing10102%
Information and cultural industries10152%
Utilities1502%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1502%
Finance and insurance0101%
Professional, scientific and technical services001%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Wholesale trade000%
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 work37536073580.30%
No fixed workplace address903512513.70%
Worked at home3025505.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Dawson 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 minutes84.40%
15 to 29 minutes10.40%
60 minutes and over3.50%
30 to 44 minutes1.20%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
46.84%
Married or living common-law
53.16%

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 Dawson. About 1,490 people living in the province speak English, 80 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,490
French80
English and French5
Neither English nor French5

Religion

Dawson is predominantly Christian. About 415 of its population is Christian (215 males and 215 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 3.0% 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
Christian28.0%
Buddhist3.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%