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2006 Community Profiles

 
Marystown
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 5,436   505,469
Population in 2001 1 5,908   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -8.0   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 2,403   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 2,061   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 87.7   1.4
Land area (square km) 61.97   370,494.89
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 5,435 2,655 2,780   505,470 245,735 259,735
0 to 4 years 255 105 145   22,865 11,650 11,210
5 to 9 years 320 185 135   25,905 13,240 12,670
10 to 14 years 340 175 165   29,455 15,135 14,320
15 to 19 years 405 205 195   34,105 17,355 16,750
20 to 24 years 355 165 190   31,190 15,295 15,890
25 to 29 years 265 125 135   27,425 13,040 14,380
30 to 34 years 315 125 190   30,940 14,605 16,340
35 to 39 years 450 225 225   36,535 17,345 19,195
40 to 44 years 470 230 240   41,670 20,080 21,585
45 to 49 years 460 220 245   42,770 20,815 21,955
50 to 54 years 505 270 230   42,805 21,135 21,670
55 to 59 years 485 250 230   39,370 19,535 19,835
60 to 64 years 270 135 135   30,160 14,900 15,270
65 to 69 years 185 100 85   22,160 11,005 11,155
70 to 74 years 125 45 75   17,530 8,465 9,060
75 to 79 years 95 45 50   13,505 5,965 7,540
80 to 84 years 75 30 50   9,425 3,845 5,580
85 years and over 70 15 50   7,650 2,325 5,330
Median age of the population 5 40.3 40.5 40.1   41.7 41.3 42.1
% of the population aged 15 and over 83.3 82.7 83.8   84.5 83.7 85.3
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 4,525 2,190 2,335   427,245 205,705 221,540
Not in a common-law relationship 4,195 2,030 2,170   394,155 189,215 204,940
In a common-law relationship 330 165 165   33,085 16,490 16,595
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 4,525 2,195 2,330   427,245 205,705 221,540
Never legally married (single) 8 1,400 725 675   132,005 68,865 63,140
Legally married (and not separated) 9 2,535 1,265 1,265   231,820 115,860 115,960
Separated, but still legally married 10 90 40 55   9,745 4,360 5,385
Divorced 11 215 110 105   24,015 10,900 13,120
Widowed 12 295 55 235   29,650 5,715 23,935
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 2,060   197,185
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 74.3   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.5   4.3
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.4   4.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 12.4   9.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 6.8   5.5
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   0.4
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 1.7   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 16 1,510   155,195
Number of rented dwellings 17 550   41,670
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,390   139,555
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 665   57,630
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.4   7.9
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 7.1   7.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.5   0.4
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 91,596   111,711
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 1,685   155,730
Number of married-couple families 22 1,245   114,630
Number of common-law-couple families 23 160   16,935
Number of lone-parent families 280   24,165
Number of female lone-parent families 215   19,740
Number of male lone-parent families 65   4,420
Average number of persons in all census families 2.9   2.8
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.0   2.9
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 3.1   2.8
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.4   2.4
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.3   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.5   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 53,059   49,645
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 61,789   55,622
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 47,262   47,887
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 26,790   26,237
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 24,804   24,621
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 28,380   33,432
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 45,859   43,398
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 51,618   47,756
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 40,747   41,707
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 25,211   25,408
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 24,308   24,067
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 26,844   30,729
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 2,055   197,185
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 710   60,005
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 655   66,960
One-person households 400   39,830
Other household types 28 290   30,390
Average household size 2.6   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 49,592   44,136
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 65,255   66,267
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 54,583   47,231
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 15,138   18,011
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 35,947   34,480
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 42,815   38,997
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 55,754   56,406
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 46,194   41,366
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 15,138   17,368
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 35,435   32,419
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 551   551
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 396   480
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 5,435 2,670 2,770   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 5,345 2,640 2,705   488,405 237,890 250,520
French only 0 0 0   1,885 890 995
English and French 0 0 0   295 120 175
Other language(s) 33 90 30 60   10,020 5,070 4,950
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 5,435 2,670 2,765   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 5,055 2,500 2,560   475,985 234,335 241,655
French only 0 0 0   90 40 45
English and French 380 175 205   23,675 9,160 14,515
Neither English nor French 0 0 0   850 430 420
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 5,435 2,670 2,765   500,605 243,965 256,640
English 5,360 2,640 2,720   494,345 240,960 253,380
French 0 0 0   650 325 325
Non-official language 75 30 45   4,905 2,380 2,530
English and French 0 0 0   180 60 120
English and non-official language 0 0 0   525 240 285
French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 10 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 0 0
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 5,435 2,670 2,765   500,605 243,965 256,640
Non-immigrants 37 5,355 2,635 2,720   490,855 238,725 252,130
Immigrants 38 50 25 25   8,380 4,520 3,860
Before 1991 50 25 25   5,385 2,870 2,520
1991 to 2000 0 0 0   1,550 820 735
2001 to 2006 39 0 0 0   1,440 835 610
Non-permanent residents 40 30 10 20   1,370 725 645
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 5,435 2,670 2,765   500,610 243,970 256,640
Canadian citizens 5,405 2,665 2,745   496,705 241,795 254,910
Canadian citizens under age 18 1,165 620 545   98,585 51,010 47,570
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 4,245 2,045 2,200   398,115 190,785 207,335
Not Canadian citizens 42 25 10 20   3,900 2,170 1,730
Table: Generation status
Generation status Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 4,525 2,205 2,320   422,385 203,925 218,465
1st generation 44 65 35 30   9,160 4,920 4,240
2nd generation 45 55 45 10   9,125 4,625 4,500
3rd generation or more 46 4,405 2,130 2,275   404,100 194,380 209,725
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 5,380 2,620 2,760   496,200 241,720 254,480
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 4,745 2,370 2,375   443,345 216,530 226,815
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 325 150 175   27,640 12,710 14,930
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 180 55 125   14,530 7,060 7,470
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 125 45 85   9,460 4,800 4,655
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   1,225 605 615
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 5,185 2,555 2,630   477,800 232,300 245,505
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 3,710 1,870 1,835   344,705 169,030 175,675
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 750 360 390   66,360 31,255 35,110
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 320 140 180   37,805 17,765 20,040
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 380 175 205   25,780 12,640 13,140
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 20 10 15   3,140 1,610 1,535
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 5,435 2,670 2,770   500,605 243,965 256,640
Aboriginal identity population 50 60 20 40   23,450 11,520 11,925
Non-Aboriginal identity population 5,375 2,650 2,725   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 4,525 2,200 2,320   422,385 203,920 218,460
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,600 765 830   141,575 68,605 72,965
High school certificate or equivalent 52 695 250 445   93,330 42,520 50,810
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 745 455 290   51,380 32,105 19,275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 910 445 465   74,100 32,525 41,575
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 200 105 100   14,310 5,940 8,370
University certificate, diploma or degree 375 185 195   47,690 22,220 25,470
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 755 390 365   65,355 33,210 32,145
No certificate, diploma or degree 370 210 160   28,820 15,745 13,075
High school certificate or equivalent 55 230 100 130   24,470 12,010 12,455
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 35 0   2,395 1,665 730
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 65 30 30   4,855 2,230 2,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 10 20   1,015 420 600
University certificate, diploma or degree 25 10 20   3,800 1,150 2,655
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 580 260 315   58,260 27,450 30,815
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 45 15   8,525 4,535 3,990
High school certificate or equivalent 58 80 40 30   12,530 6,000 6,530
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 65 50 20   6,245 4,035 2,210
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 255 90 170   16,825 7,105 9,720
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 25 10 15   2,145 985 1,155
University certificate, diploma or degree 90 25 65   11,995 4,785 7,210
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 2,640 1,325 1,315   232,570 112,925 119,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 870 415 455   66,110 31,950 34,160
High school certificate or equivalent 61 305 85 215   44,460 19,605 24,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 570 325 250   36,735 22,260 14,475
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 545 300 245   47,695 21,040 26,650
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 105 60 45   8,770 3,730 5,040
University certificate, diploma or degree 240 140 105   28,805 14,330 14,475
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 4,525 2,205 2,320   422,390 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,295 1,015 1,275   234,900 111,125 123,775
Education 325 115 210   19,090 6,460 12,640
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15 0 10   2,840 1,440 1,395
Humanities 45 10 40   6,450 2,830 3,625
Social and behavioural sciences and law 50 20 30   10,505 3,500 7,000
Business, management and public administration 405 50 355   43,510 9,870 33,640
Physical and life sciences and technologies 35 15 15   4,285 2,335 1,950
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 120 35 80   7,980 3,875 4,110
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 840 800 40   46,405 44,190 2,210
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 20 15 10   3,360 2,415 940
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 200 50 150   25,635 4,560 21,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 175 60 115   17,405 11,330 6,080
Other 64 0 0 0   10 0 10
Table: Location of study
Location of study Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 4,525 2,205 2,320   422,385 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,295 1,015 1,280   234,905 111,130 123,775
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,230 1,190 1,045   187,480 92,795 94,690
Inside Canada 2,190 1,160 1,030   182,125 89,720 92,405
Outside Canada 40 30 15   5,355 3,070 2,285
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 4,525 2,205 2,320   422,385 203,920 218,465
In the labour force 67 2,670 1,480 1,180   248,685 129,475 119,210
Employed 68 2,025 1,080 945   202,525 102,700 99,830
Unemployed 69 640 400 240   46,150 26,770 19,385
Not in the labour force 70 1,860 720 1,140   173,705 74,450 99,255
Participation rate 71 59.0 67.1 50.9   58.9 63.5 54.6
Employment rate 72 44.8 49.0 40.7   47.9 50.4 45.7
Unemployment rate 73 24.0 27.0 20.3   18.6 20.7 16.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 2,590 1,450 1,140   241,880 126,305 115,575
A Management occupations 75 150 75 70   18,570 10,920 7,650
B Business, finance and administration occupations 325 85 245   35,775 9,035 26,740
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 135 120 15   13,865 11,485 2,380
D Health occupations 125 40 85   15,045 2,990 12,055
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 275 100 170   19,795 7,035 12,760
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 35 15 20   4,570 1,860 2,710
G Sales and service occupations 665 250 415   61,120 20,970 40,150
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 550 540 0   42,140 40,065 2,075
I Occupations unique to primary industry 85 75 15   17,310 14,275 3,040
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 250 150 95   13,690 7,665 6,015
Table: Industry
Industry Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 2,590 1,450 1,140   241,880 126,305 115,575
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 175 170 0   24,500 19,885 4,610
Construction 180 170 10   16,985 15,565 1,425
Manufacturing 405 290 115   22,485 14,620 7,865
Wholesale trade 55 40 15   6,630 4,850 1,775
Retail trade 435 185 250   30,580 12,205 18,380
Finance and real estate 40 0 35   7,895 3,205 4,690
Health care and social services 230 45 180   30,360 5,180 25,180
Educational services 205 105 100   17,005 6,555 10,450
Business services 285 195 85   35,390 22,050 13,345
Other services 580 255 330   50,040 22,185 27,850
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 3,895 1,760 2,135   375,325 174,370 200,950
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 3,840 1,740 2,095   370,405 171,400 199,000
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 1,600 655 945   148,605 62,950 85,655
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 595 190 405   75,265 29,980 45,290
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 2,965 1,605 1,355   274,630 142,520 132,110
English 2,935 1,590 1,340   272,735 141,790 130,950
French 15 0 15   865 220 640
Non-official language 0 0 0   585 280 305
English and French 15 15 0   265 130 130
English and non-official language 0 0 0   185 95 85
French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   10 0 0
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 2,025 1,080 945   202,525 102,700 99,825
Worked at home 170 105 65   11,295 5,370 5,925
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   855 660 190
No fixed workplace address 260 190 70   22,410 17,925 4,485
Worked at usual place 1,590 785 805   167,970 78,745 89,225
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,095 460 630   93,825 41,250 52,575
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 285 135 145   63,355 30,010 33,345
Worked in a different census division (county) 90 65 25   6,135 3,940 2,195
Worked in a different province 125 125 0   4,650 3,540 1,110
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 83 1,855 975 875   190,380 96,670 93,710
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,455 755 700   140,375 73,010 67,365
Car, truck, van, as passenger 250 115 135   23,930 9,945 13,980
Public transit 30 30 0   3,660 1,775 1,880
Walked or bicycled 65 30 30   15,175 6,545 8,630
All other modes 60 45 15   7,235 5,385 1,850
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 5,435 2,670 2,765   500,610 243,965 256,645
Total visible minority population 85 60 20 35   5,720 3,010 2,710
Chinese 0 0 0   1,325 705 625
South Asian 86 40 15 25   1,590 840 750
Black 0 0 0   905 500 405
Filipino 0 0 0   305 115 190
Latin American 0 0 0   480 240 240
Southeast Asian 87 0 0 0   120 50 65
Arab 20 10 10   540 305 235
West Asian 88 0 0 0   115 55 60
Korean 0 0 0   60 30 30
Japanese 0 0 0   140 90 50
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   75 30 45
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   65 45 15
Not a visible minority 91 5,375 2,645 2,730   494,890 240,955 253,930
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 2,905 1,565 1,340   271,255 141,725 129,525
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 18,802 26,160 12,995   18,086 23,150 14,346
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 990 510 475   111,580 57,440 54,140
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 32,093 39,669 25,871   37,429 44,607 31,130
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Marystown, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 4,150 2,030 2,120   397,675 193,980 203,695
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 20,084 29,144 14,323   19,573 25,929 15,823
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 18,094 25,605 13,849   18,149 22,893 15,193
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 70.5 75.0 62.3   69.1 72.2 64.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 19.8 15.6 27.3   20.4 17.2 25.2
Other money - As a % of total income 9.8 9.4 10.4   10.5 10.6 10.4
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 5,370 2,650 2,720   497,395 242,360 255,035
% in low income before tax - All persons 15.9 13.6 18.2   14.7 13.0 16.3
% in low income after tax - All persons 11.3 10.0 12.5   10.1 9.4 10.8
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 18.3 16.3 21.6   18.7 18.7 18.7
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 13.6 13.8 14.4   13.2 13.4 13.0

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code1002024) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
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