2011 Demographic Profile: Manitoulin
The Manitoulin area demographic profile presents information from the 2011 Census such as Population Distribution, Families and Households, etc. at the Census Subdivision level (i.e. cities, towns, villages, townships, unorganized areas, and Indian Reserves) and where practicable, include Sudbury & District Health Unit and provincial comparators for users’ convenience.
Manitoulin area demographic profile
- Introduction
- Population
- Language
- Marital Status
- Families and Households
- Appendix: Map of the Manitoulin Area
1. Introduction
The Sudbury & District Health Unit’s Manitoulin office (Appendix) is located in the heart of Manitoulin Island in the town of Mindemoya, approximately 160 km from the City of Greater Sudbury. This office services approximately 13,048 people residing on the island covering 3,107 square kilometres.1
This Demographic Profile reflects information from the mandatory 2011 Census (formerly known as the Short Form Questionnaire) conducted by Statistics Canada. The Census is conducted every five years to provide a snapshot of Canada’s population. This report provides a profile of the population serviced by the Sudbury & District Health Unit’s (SDHU) district office on Manitoulin Island.
The information presented here is reported at one or more of the following geographic levels, according to census boundaries:
- Provincial Level: Ontario
- Health Unit Level: Sudbury & District Health Unit
- The Sudbury & District Health Unit is made up of three Census Divisions: Sudbury District, Greater Sudbury, and Manitoulin.
- Census Subdivision The Manitoulin area comprises four types of Census Subdivisions, including Towns (T), Townships (TP), Municipalities (M), and Indian Reserves (IRI).
1 The office also services part of the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part Census Subdivision, which consists of an area spanning approximately 35,595 square kilometres with a population of 2,306. A separate profile of Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part is available.
2. Population
This section focuses on the geographic extent of the Manitoulin area and the population distribution within that area. It also represents changes in the population age structure and size from 2006–2011.
Table 2.1: Land Area, Population and Population Percentage Change, by Geographic Area, 2006–2011
| Geographic Area | Land Area (km2) | Population, 2006 | Population, 2011 | % Population Change 2006–2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 3107.1 | 12,631 | 13,048 | 3.3% |
| Assiginack, TP | 227.9 | 914 | 960 | 5.0% |
| Billings, TP | 209.3 | 539 | 506 | -6.1% |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 218.5 | 329 | 308 | -6.4% |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 431.5 | 1,944 | 1,958 | 0.7% |
| Cockburn Island, TP | 171.0 | 10 | 0 | -100.0% |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 268.1 | 459 | 526 | 14.6% |
| Gore Bay, T | 5.3 | 924 | 850 | -8.0% |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 407.5 | 222 | 160 | -27.9% |
| M'Chigeeng 22 (West Bay 22), IRI | 32.9 | 766 | 897 | 17.1% |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 495.7 | 2,711 | 2,706 | -0.2% |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 20.6 | 160 | 154 | -3.8% |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 20.3 | 107 | 118 | 10.3% |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 6.5 | 346 | 365 | 5.5% |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 132.5 | 382 | 406 | 6.3% |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 40.5 | 379 | 487 | 28.5% |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 413 | 2,387 | 2,592 | 8.6% |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A, IRI | 6 | 52 | 55 | 5.8% |
| SDHU | 46,550.5 | 192,391 | 194,620 | 1.2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- The Manitoulin area saw an increase in population of 3.3% between 2006 and 2011, while the SDHU area saw an increase in population of 1%.
- Manitoulin area comprises approximately 7% of the SDHU land area and 7% of its population.
Figure 2.1: Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Manitoulin and SDHU Areas, 2011
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Data Table for figure 2.1: Percentage, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Manitoulin and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Manitoulin Area, Male | Manitoulin Area, Female | SDHU, Male | SDHU, Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 5-9 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 10-14 | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| 15-19 | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.2% |
| 20-24 | 5.1% | 5% | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 25-29 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 30-34 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 35-39 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| 40-44 | 5.2% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 45-49 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 50-54 | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| 55-59 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 7.7% |
| 60-64 | 8.6% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 65-69 | 7.5% | 7.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| 70-74 | 5.2% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| 75-79 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 80-84 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| 85+ | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
Data Table for figure 2.1: Count, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Manitoulin and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Manitoulin Area, Male | Manitoulin Area, Female | SDHU, Male | SDHU, Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 355 | 320 | 4,940 | 4,715 |
| 5-9 | 350 | 325 | 4,940 | 4,705 |
| 10-14 | 435 | 320 | 5,635 | 5,290 |
| 15-19 | 430 | 385 | 6,525 | 6,145 |
| 20-24 | 320 | 315 | 6,050 | 6,060 |
| 25-29 | 250 | 255 | 5,535 | 5,,550 |
| 30-34 | 240 | 285 | 5,440 | 5,605 |
| 35-39 | 300 | 310 | 5,875 | 5,890 |
| 40-44 | 330 | 410 | 6,170 | 6,445 |
| 45-49 | 475 | 440 | 8,060 | 8,215 |
| 50-54 | 515 | 505 | 7,945 | 8,445 |
| 55-59 | 505 | 490 | 7,180 | 7,610 |
| 60-64 | 545 | 575 | 6,770 | 6,645 |
| 65-69 | 475 | 440 | 4,925 | 5,150 |
| 70-74 | 325 | 335 | 3,725 | 4,150 |
| 75-79 | 225 | 215 | 2,795 | 3,440 |
| 80-84 | 160 | 165 | 1,925 | 2,595 |
| 85+ | 75 | 195 | 1,145 | 2,390 |
| Total | 6,310 | 6,285 | 95,580 | 99,045 |
Table 2.2a: Percentage, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Manitoulin and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Manitoulin Area, Males | Manitoulin Area, Females | Manitoulin Area, Total | SDHU, Males | SDHU, Females | SDHU, Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.8% | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 20 to 44 years | 11.4% | 12.5% | 23.9% | 14.9% | 15.2% | 30.1% |
| 45 to 64 years | 16.2% | 16.0% | 32.2% | 15.4% | 15.9% | 31.3% |
| 65 years and over | 10.0% | 10.7% | 20.7% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 16.6% |
| Total | 50.0% | 50.0% | 100.0% | 49.1% | 50.9% | 100.0% |
Table 2.2b: Count, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Manitoulin and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Manitoulin Area, Males | Manitoulin Area, Females | Manitoulin Area, Total | SDHU, Males | SDHU, Females | SDHU, Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | 355 | 320 | 675 | 4,940 | 4,715 | 9,655 |
| 5 to 9 years | 350 | 325 | 675 | 4,940 | 4,705 | 9,645 |
| 10 to 14 years | 435 | 320 | 755 | 5,635 | 5,290 | 10,925 |
| 15 to 19 years | 430 | 385 | 815 | 6,525 | 6,145 | 12,670 |
| 20 to 44 years | 1,440 | 1,575 | 3,015 | 29,070 | 29,550 | 58,620 |
| 45 to 64 years | 2,040 | 2,010 | 4,050 | 29,955 | 30,915 | 60,870 |
| 65 years and over | 1,260 | 1,350 | 2,610 | 14,515 | 17,725 | 32,240 |
| Total | 6,310 | 6,285 | 12,595 | 95,580 | 99,045 | 194,625 |
Note: Numbers may not add up to the total due to random rounding up or down by 5.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- The overall distribution of the population in the Manitoulin area follows a similar pattern to the SDHU area, with the notable exception of those aged 20–44 (lower) and 60–74 (higher) than the SDHU area.
- The senior population (65+) in the Manitoulin area (21%) is higher than the senior population in the SDHU area (17%) and Ontario (15%).
- There are 78 dependents for every 100 working-aged persons in the Manitoulin area, which is higher than both the SDHU area (63 per 100), and Ontario (62 per 100).[2]
Figure 2.2: Population Percentage (%) Change by Age Group, Manitoulin Area, 2006–2011
Data Table figure 2.2: Population Percentage (%) Changeby Age Group, Manitoulin Area, 2006-2011
| Age Group | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| 5–9 | -9.8% | -4.2% |
| 10–14 | -7.2% | -25% |
| 15–19 | -3.2% | -10.1% |
| 20–44 | -8.2% | -7.9% |
| 45–64 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| 65+ | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Total | 0.08% | -0.68% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
Between 2006–2011:
- In 2006, the population aged 0 to 19 years was 3,110 and in 2011 the population was 2,920, therefore, the population age group decreased by 6% from 2006 to 2011.
- The population aged 20 to 44 years decreased by 6%.
- The population aged 45 to 64 years decreased by 7%.
- The population aged 65+ years decreased by 4%.
2 Dependency Ratio: The total demographic dependency ratio is the ratio of the combined youth population (0 to 19) and senior population (65 or older) to the working-age population (20 to 64 years). It is expressed as the number of “dependents” for every 100 “workers” (Statistics Canada, 2011).
3. Language
This section describes the distribution of mother tongue (language) within the Manitoulin area, the SDHU area, and Ontario.
Table 3.1a: Percentage, Mother Tongue, by Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | English | French | English + French | Other (excluding Aboriginal languages) | Other - Aboriginal Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 82.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.8% | 8.9% |
| Assiginack, TP | 8.2% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Billings, TP | 4.1% | 11.3% | 20.0% | 6.8% | 0.5% |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 2.7% | 2.8% | 20.0% | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 16.8% | 19.7% | 20.0% | 27.3% | 0.5% |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 4.6% | 7.0% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Gore Bay, T | 7.1% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| M'Chigeeng 22(West Bay),IRI | 6.5% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 18.3% |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 23.0% | 32.4% | 20.0% | 29.5% | 0.5% |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7% |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 3.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 3.5% | 2.8% | 20.0% | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 11.4% |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 16.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.3% | 68.0% |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| SDHU | 66.2% | 25.0% | 1.5% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Ontario | 69.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% | 25.6% | 0.1% |
Table 3.1b: Count, Mother Tongue, by Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | English | French | English + French | Other (excluding Aboriginal languages) | Other - Aboriginal Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 10,610 | 355 | 25 | 220 | 1,095 |
| Assiginack, TP | 870 | 45 | 00 | 20 | 15 |
| Billings, TP | 440 | 40 | 05 | 15 | 05 |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 290 | 10 | 05 | 05 | 00 |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 1,780 | 70 | 05 | 60 | 05 |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 490 | 25 | 00 | 10 | 00 |
| Gore Bay, T | 755 | 15 | 00 | 20 | 00 |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 145 | 10 | 00 | 05 | 00 |
| M'Chigeeng 22(West Bay),IRI | 690 | 05 | 00 | 00 | 200 |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 2,445 | 115 | 05 | 65 | 05 |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 125 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 30 |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 95 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 25 |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 320 | 10 | 00 | 00 | 40 |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 370 | 10 | 05 | 15 | 00 |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 355 | 10 | 00 | 05 | 125 |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 1,765 | 00 | 00 | 05 | 745 |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 30 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 25 |
| SDHU | 128,715 | 48,645 | 2,820 | 12,555 | 1,575 |
| Ontario | 8,896,465 | 506,945 | 54,220 | 3,264,435 | 15,625 |
Note: Numbers may not add up to the total due to random rounding up or down by 5. Cockburn Island was excluded due to data suppression.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- Approximately 9% of the population in the Manitoulin area reported “Other—Indigenous Languages” as their mother tongue, which is a higher proportion than the SDHU area (0.8%).
4. Marital status
This section describes the legal marital status of those residents 15 years and older in the Manitoulin area as well as the SDHU area and Ontario.
Table 4.1a: Percentage, Marital Status, by Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | Never Legally Married (Single) | Legally Married | Living Common-Law | Separated | Divorced | Widowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 24.8% | 47.4% | 11.7% | 3.4% | 4.8% | 7.8% |
| Assiginack, TP | 5.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Billings, TP | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 14.7% |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 11.7% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 12.7% | 17.0% | 14.7% |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 2.7% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Gore Bay, T | 5.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 6.0% | 14.1% |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| M'Chigeeng 22 (West Bay 22), IRI | 11.7% | 3.4% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 17.3% | 25.2% | 19.5% | 16.9% | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 4.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 4.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 30.8% | 8.2% | 28.5% | 32.4% | 21.0% | 17.2% |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| SDHU | 25.2% | 47.9% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Ontario | 28.0% | 50.3% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
Table 4.1b: Count, Marital Status, by Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | Never Legally Married (Single) | Legally Married | Living Common-Law | Separated | Divorced | Widowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 2,600 | 4,960 | 1,230 | 355 | 500 | 815 |
| Assiginack, TP | 140 | 475 | 80 | 20 | 35 | 55 |
| Billings, TP | 65 | 290 | 45 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 45 | 180 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 120 |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 305 | 1,055 | 120 | 45 | 85 | 120 |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 70 | 310 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 30 |
| Gore Bay, T | 135 | 360 | 75 | 20 | 30 | 115 |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 20 | 90 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| M'Chigeeng 22 (West Bay 22), IRI | 305 | 170 | 145 | 15 | 15 | 35 |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 450 | 1,250 | 240 | 60 | 140 | 190 |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 65 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 30 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 105 | 95 | 45 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 55 | 220 | 25 | 5 | 20 | 30 |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 125 | 145 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 800 | 405 | 350 | 115 | 105 | 140 |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| SDHU | 41,410 | 78,740 | 18,700 | 5,595 | 8,935 | 11,275 |
| Ontario | 2,985,020 | 5,367,400 | 791,210 | 319,805 | 593,730 | 613,880 |
Note: Numbers may not add up to the total due to random rounding up or down by 5. Cockburn Island was excluded due to data suppression.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- Just under half (47%) of the Manitoulin area population aged 15+ reported being legally married in 2011, which follows a similar pattern to the SDHU area (48%) and Ontario (50%).
- A higher proportion of the Ontario population reported their marital status as single (28%), compared to the Manitoulin area (25%) and the SDHU area (25%).
5. Families and households
This section describes the family types, number, and age groups of children living at home and the distribution of private households by the size of the household for the Manitoulin area, the SDHU area, and Ontario.
Table 5.1a: Percentage, Census Family Types, Manitoulin Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Census family type | Manitoulin Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of families that are married or common-law | 82.5% | 83.5% | 45.5% |
| % of families that are lone-parent | 20.5% | 16.5% | 9.1% |
Table 5.1b: Count, Census Family Types, Manitoulin Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Census family type | Manitoulin Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of families that are married or common-law | 3,035 | 48,075 | 3,007,560 |
| Number of families that are lone-parent | 755 | 9,470 | 604,645 |
Table 5.1c: Percentage, Lone-parent Family Type, Manitoulin Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Lone-parent family type | Manitoulin Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of lone-parent families, female parent | 75.5% | 77.5% | 80.5% |
| % of lone-parent families, male parent | 24.5% | 22.5% | 19.5% |
Table 5.1d: Count, Lone-parent Family Type, Manitoulin Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Lone-parent family type | Manitoulin Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lone-parent families, female parent | 570 | 7,340 | 486,470 |
| Number of lone-parent families, male parent | 185 | 2,130 | 118,175 |
Note: Numbers may not add up to the total due to random rounding up or down by 5.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- The Manitoulin area comprises a higher proportion (21%) of single parent families than the SDHU area (17%) and Ontario (9%).
- Of all lone-parent families in the Manitoulin area, a lower proportion were led by a female parent (76%) compared to the SDHU area (78%) and Ontario (81%).
Table 5.2a: Percentage, Number of Children Living at Home in Census Families, by Age Group and Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | Less than 6 years | 6 to 14 years | 15 to 17 years | 18 to 24 years | 25 years + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 23.7% | 36.5% | 13.9% | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| Assiginack, TP | 9.9% | 6.0% | 7.4% | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Billings, TP | 1.2% | 2.0% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 2.5% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Gore Bay, T | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| M'Chigeeng 22 (West Bay 22), IRI | 9.9% | 10.0% | 6.3% | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 15.4% | 20.0% | 15.8% | 24.2% | 22.2% |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 3.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 1.9% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 35.2% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 21.7% | 25.4% |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| SDHU | 21.3% | 34.2% | 13.3% | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| Ontario | 20.6% | 32.4% | 12.1% | 21.8% | 13.1% |
Table 5.2b: Count, Number of Children Living at Home in Census Families, by Age Group and Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | Less than 6 years | 6 to 14 years | 15 to 17 years | 18 to 24 years | 25 years + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 810 | 1250 | 475 | 600 | 315 |
| Assiginack, TP | 80 | 75 | 35 | 40 | 25 |
| Billings, TP | 10 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 0 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 5 |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 80 | 145 | 60 | 80 | 45 |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 20 | 35 | 15 | 25 | 10 |
| Gore Bay, T | 45 | 70 | 25 | 40 | 20 |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| M'Chigeeng 22 (West Bay 22), IRI | 80 | 125 | 30 | 55 | 20 |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 125 | 250 | 75 | 145 | 70 |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 15 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 20 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 30 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 10 |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 15 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 10 |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 40 | 70 | 30 | 20 | 15 |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 285 | 375 | 135 | 130 | 80 |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 5 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| SDHU | 11,480 | 18,440 | 7,175 | 11,020 | 5,815 |
| Ontario | 839,960 | 1,323,750 | 496,005 | 888,985 | 535,230 |
Note: Numbers may not add up to the total due to random rounding up or down by 5. Cockburn Island was excluded due to data suppression.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- In the Manitoulin area, 9% of the population of children living at home were aged 25 years or older. This is slightly lower than both the SDHU area (11%) and Ontario (13%).
Table 5.3a: Percentage, Household Size for Private Households, by Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | Number of People in Household, 1 | Number of People in Household, 2 | Number of People in Household, 3 | Number of People in Household, 4-5 | Number of People in Household, 6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 28.5% | 41.0% | 13.0% | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Assiginack, TP | 6.5% | 8.6% | 6.5% | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Billings, TP | 3.9% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 2.0% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 15.7% | 19.1% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 7.7% |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 3.9% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| Gore Bay, T | 8.2% | 6.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 3.8% |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 2.0% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| M'Chigeeng 22 (West Bay 22), IRI | 7.5% | 5.7% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 15.4% |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 20.6% | 23.4% | 20.9% | 23.4% | 7.7% |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 2.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 2.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 2.6% | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 21.6% | 12.0% | 24.5% | 24.7% | 38.5% |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| SDHU | 28.0% | 37.6% | 15.6% | 17.4% | 1.5% |
| Ontario | 25.2% | 32.4% | 16.4% | 22.4% | 3.6% |
Table 5.3b: Count, Household Size for Private Households, by Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | Number of People in Household, 1 | Number of People in Household, 2 | Number of People in Household, 3 | Number of People in Household, 4-5 | Number of People in Household, 6+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoulin Area | 1,530 | 2,200 | 695 | 0 | 130 |
| Assiginack, TP | 100 | 190 | 45 | 60 | 15 |
| Billings, TP | 60 | 135 | 30 | 20 | 0 |
| Burpee and Mills, TP | 30 | 75 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Central Manitoulin, TP | 240 | 420 | 100 | 110 | 10 |
| Gordon/Barrie Island, M | 60 | 110 | 25 | 35 | 0 |
| Gore Bay, T | 125 | 140 | 40 | 50 | 5 |
| Manitoulin, Unorganized, West Part | 30 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| M'Chigeeng 22 (West Bay 22), IRI | 115 | 125 | 55 | 65 | 20 |
| Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, T | 315 | 515 | 145 | 185 | 10 |
| Sheguiandah 24, IRI | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Sheshegqaning 20, IRI | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sucker Creek 23, IRI | 30 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 5 |
| Tehkummah, IRI | 45 | 90 | 30 | 15 | 5 |
| Whitefish River, IRI | 40 | 65 | 35 | 40 | 5 |
| Wikwemikong Unceded, IRI | 330 | 265 | 170 | 195 | 50 |
| Zhiibaahaasing 19A , IRI (Cockburn Island 19A, IRI) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SDHU | 23,000 | 30,905 | 12,800 | 14,350 | 1,195 |
| Ontario | 1,230,975 | 1,584,415 | 803,030 | 1,094,785 | 174,305 |
Note: Numbers may not add up to the total due to random rounding up or down by 5. Cockburn Island was excluded due to data suppression.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- Two-person households comprised the largest proportion (41%) of private households in the Manitoulin area. A similar pattern was found for the SDHU area (38%), whereas the province saw a lower proportion of two-person households (32%).
Appendix: Map of the Manitoulin area
Figure A1: Map of the Manitoulin Area, 2011
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Cartographic Boundary Files: Atlas of Canada
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