Faro, Yukon Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Faro. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 199.89 km2. The town has a population density of 2.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Faro 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, Faro has a population of around 440 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 26.44%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
348440 +26.44%

Population By Genders

The male population of Faro is around 240 while the female population is around 200.

Of the 440 total population in Faro, the largest gender is male with around 240 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
240200 +16.67%

Population by Age Characteristics

Faro has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 12.50% of the total population. The town median age is 41.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years30 12.50%25 12.50% 16.67%55 12.50%
Average age of the population43 43.40%41 40.80% 6.91%42 42.20%
Median age of the population46 45.60%39 39.20% 13.16%41 41.20%
35 to 39 years20 8.30%20 10.00% 0.00%40 9.10%
65 to 69 years20 8.30%15 7.50% 25.00%35 8.00%
0 to 4 years15 6.30%15 7.50% 0.00%30 6.80%
10 to 14 years10 4.20%15 7.50% 33.33%30 6.80%
55 to 59 years15 6.30%15 7.50% 0.00%30 6.80%
5 to 9 years20 8.30%10 5.00% 50.00%25 5.70%
30 to 34 years15 6.30%10 5.00% 33.33%25 5.70%
40 to 44 years10 4.20%15 7.50% 33.33%25 5.70%
70 to 74 years20 8.30%10 5.00% 50.00%25 5.70%
25 to 29 years10 4.20%15 7.50% 33.33%20 4.50%
50 to 54 years15 6.30%5 2.50% 66.67%20 4.50%
15 to 19 years10 4.20%5 2.50% 50.00%15 3.40%
20 to 24 years10 4.20%10 5.00% 0.00%15 3.40%
45 to 49 years5 2.10%10 5.00% 50.00%15 3.40%
75 to 79 years10 4.20%0 0.00% 100.00%15 3.40%
80 to 84 years5 2.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 1.10%

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 60.20% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 20.50% and 20.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Faro by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Faro is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Faro 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 30.68% of the total population, followed by Irish (20.45%), Scottish (20.45%), German (18.18%), and Canadian (9.09%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ukrainian, French, First Nations (North American Indian), Norwegian, and Dutch.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English29.79%29.27%30.68%
Irish21.28%19.51%20.45%
Scottish23.40%17.07%20.45%
German19.15%17.07%18.18%
Canadian8.51%12.20%9.09%
Ukrainian6.38%12.20%7.95%
French6.38%7.32%6.82%
First Nations (North American Indian)4.26%7.32%5.68%
Norwegian0.00%7.32%5.68%
Dutch6.38%4.88%4.55%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 130 of Faro's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 20.25% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 16.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.95%, 4.75%, and 2.40%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person8520.25%
2 persons7016.65%
3 persons255.95%
4 persons204.75%
5 or more persons102.40%

Income in Faro

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Faro is $44,800.

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 Faro population or around 250 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 220 and 175 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Faro's median household income is $78,500, 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 Faro

This data sheds light on the distribution of Faro 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.

50.95% or most of the Faro population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.85% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.50% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 14.95% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree15014529050.95%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate907517029.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree654511018.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher40558514.95%

Employment in Faro

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Faro. 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 7.14% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate51.43%
Unemployment rate7.14%

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 Faro's population (around 62.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10015

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Faro has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (23%) works in the public administration sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 13%, followed by Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration202523%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction151013%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services151513%
Construction15010%
Professional, scientific and technical services151010%
Educational services101510%
Utilities1005%
Retail trade0105%
Information and cultural industries0105%
Health care and social assistance0105%
Arts, entertainment and recreation005%
Accommodation and food services10105%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing0100%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

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 work607514077.80%
No fixed workplace address25103519.40%
Worked at home101000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Faro 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 minutes57.10%
15 to 29 minutes28.60%
30 to 44 minutes5.70%
60 minutes and over5.70%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
59.15%
Married or living common-law
40.85%

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 Faro. About 405 people living in the province speak English, 30 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English405
French30
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Faro is predominantly Christian. About 170 of its population is Christian (100 males and 100 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Jewish with 2.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian39.1%
Jewish2.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%