2011 Demographic Profile: Sudbury East
The Sudbury East 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.
Sudbury East area demographic profile
- Introduction
- Population
- Language
- Marital Status
- Families and Households
- Appendix: Map of the Sudbury East Area
1. Introduction
The Sudbury & District Health Unit’s Sudbury East office (Appendix) is located in St. Charles, approximately 60 km from the City of Greater Sudbury. This office services approximately 6,526 people residing in approximately 3,225 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 served by the Sudbury & District Health Unit’s (SDHU) district office in Sudbury East.
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 Level: The Sudbury East area comprises two types of Census Subdivisions including Towns (T) and Municipalities (M).
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 Sudbury East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 3,224.7 | 6,752 | 6,526 | -3.3% |
| French River, M | 735.5 | 2,659 | 2,442 | -8.2% |
| Killarney, M | 1,654.6 | 459 | 505 | 10.0% |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 513.1 | 2,475 | 2,297 | -7.2% |
| St. Charles, M | 321.5 | 1,159 | 1,282 | 10.6% |
| SDHU | 46,550.5 | 192,391 | 194,620 | 1.2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- The Sudbury East area saw a 3% decrease in population between 2006 and 2011, while the SDHU area saw a 1% increase in population. Sudbury East comprises approximately 7% of the SDHU land area and 3% of its population.
Figure 2.1: Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury East and SDHU Areas, 2011
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Data Table for figure 2.1: Percentage, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury East and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury East, Male | Sudbury East, Female | SDHU, Male | SDHU, Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 5-9 | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 10-14 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| 15-19 | 5.3% | 4.7% | 6.8% | 6.2% |
| 20-24 | 4.0% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 25-29 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 30-34 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 35-39 | 5.0% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| 40-44 | 6.0% | 6.1% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 45-49 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 50-54 | 10.2% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 8.5% |
| 55-59 | 9.8% | 10.3% | 7.5% | 7.7% |
| 60-64 | 11.0% | 10.3% | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 65-69 | 7.6% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| 70-74 | 6.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| 75-79 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 80-84 | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| 85+ | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Total | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Data Table for figure 2.1: Count, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury East and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury East Area, Male | Sudbury East Area, Female | SDHU, Male | SDHU, Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 125 | 115 | 4,940 | 4,715 |
| 5-9 | 135 | 125 | 4,940 | 4,705 |
| 10-14 | 175 | 155 | 5,635 | 5,290 |
| 15-19 | 180 | 145 | 6,525 | 6,145 |
| 20-24 | 135 | 115 | 6,050 | 6,060 |
| 25-29 | 130 | 115 | 5,535 | 5,550 |
| 30-34 | 140 | 145 | 5,440 | 5,605 |
| 35-39 | 170 | 150 | 5,875 | 5,890 |
| 40-44 | 205 | 190 | 6,170 | 6,445 |
| 45-49 | 275 | 305 | 8,060 | 8,215 |
| 50-54 | 350 | 325 | 7,945 | 8,445 |
| 55-59 | 335 | 320 | 7,180 | 7,610 |
| 60-64 | 375 | 320 | 6,770 | 6,645 |
| 65-69 | 260 | 225 | 4,925 | 5,150 |
| 70-74 | 220 | 165 | 3,725 | 4,150 |
| 75-79 | 120 | 95 | 2,795 | 3,440 |
| 80-84 | 55 | 65 | 1,925 | 2,595 |
| 85+ | 30 | 40 | 1,145 | 2,390 |
| Total | 3,415 | 3,115 | 95,580 | 99,045 |
Table 2.2a: Percentage, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury East and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury East Area, Male | Sudbury East Area, Female | Sudbury East Area, Total | SDHU, Male | SDHU, Female | SDHU, Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| 5-9 | 2.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| 10-14 | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 15-19 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 5.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 20-44 | 11.9% | 10.9% | 22.9% | 14.9% | 15.2% | 30.1% |
| 45-64 | 20.4% | 19.4% | 39.9% | 15.4% | 15.9% | 31.3% |
| 65+ | 10.5% | 9.0% | 19.5% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 16.6% |
| Total | 52.3% | 47.7% | 100.0% | 49.1% | 50.9% | 100.0% |
Table 2.2b: Count, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury East and SDHU Areas, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury East Area, Male | Sudbury East Area, Female | Sudbury East Area, Total | SDHU, Male | SDHU, Female | SDHU, Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 125 | 115 | 240 | 4,940 | 4,715 | 9,655 |
| 5-9 | 135 | 125 | 260 | 4,940 | 4,705 | 9,645 |
| 10-14 | 175 | 155 | 330 | 5,635 | 5,290 | 10,925 |
| 15-19 | 180 | 145 | 325 | 6,525 | 6,145 | 12,670 |
| 20-44 | 780 | 715 | 1,495 | 29,070 | 29,550 | 58,620 |
| 45-64 | 1,335 | 1,270 | 2,605 | 29,955 | 30,915 | 60,870 |
| 65+ | 685 | 590 | 1,275 | 14,515 | 17,725 | 32,240 |
| Total | 3,415 | 3,115 | 6,530 | 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 population pyramid for the Sudbury East area illustrates the impact of baby boomers (45 to 64 years), forming approximately 40% of the population.
- There is a higher proportion of the population aged 50–74 and lower proportion under aged 40 in the Sudbury East area compared to the SDHU area.
- The population aged 65+ is higher (20%) in the Sudbury East area compared to the SDHU area (17%) and the province (15%).
- There are 59 dependents for every 100 working-aged persons in the Sudbury East area, which is lower than both the SDHU area (63 per 100) and Ontario (62 per 100).2
Figure 2.2: Population Percentage (%) Change by Age Group, Sudbury East Area, 2006–2011
Data Table figure 2.2: Population Percentage (%) Change by Age Group, Sudbury East Area, 2006-2011
| Age Group | Sudbury East Area, Males | Sudbury East Area, Females |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | -3.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-9 | -10.0% | -21.9% |
| 10-14 | -14.6% | -22.5% |
| 15-19 | -14.3% | -19.4% |
| 20-44 | -11.4% | -14.9% |
| 45-64 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| 65+ | 10.5% | 9.3% |
| Total | -1.2% | -4.3% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
Between 2006–2011:
- In 2006, the population aged 0 to 19 years was 1,355 and in 2011 the population was 1,155, therefore, this population age group decreased by 15% between 2006–2011.
- The population aged 20 to 44 years decreased by 13%.
- The population aged 45 to 64 years increased by 5%.
- The population aged 65+ years increased by 10%.
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 Sudbury East area, the SDHU area, and Ontario.
Table 3.1a: Percentage, Mother Tongue, by Geographic Area, 2011
| Geographic Area | English | French | English + French | Other (excluding Indigenous languages) | Other - Indigenous Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 55.1% | 40.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| French River, M | 47.4% | 47.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Killarney, M | 83.8% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 60.5% | 35.4% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| St. Charles, M | 48.8% | 46.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| 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 Indigenous languages) | Other - Indigenous Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 3,580 | 2,625 | 100 | 190 | 5 |
| French River, M | 1,155 | 1,155 | 45 | 75 | 5 |
| Killarney, M | 415 | 65 | 00 | 15 | 0 |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 1,385 | 810 | 35 | 60 | 0 |
| St. Charles, M | 625 | 595 | 20 | 40 | 0 |
| 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.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- In the Sudbury East area, 40% of the population reported their mother tongue as French, which is higher than both the SDHU area (25%) and Ontario (4%).
4. Marital status
This section describes the legal marital status of those residents 15 years and older in the Sudbury East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 17.2% | 55.3% | 14.3% | 3.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| French River, M | 15.1% | 58.7% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| Killarney, M | 21.5% | 48.4% | 14.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 8.6% |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 18.6% | 54.2% | 15.0% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| St. Charles, M | 16.8% | 53.2% | 16.8% | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 980 | 3,155 | 815 | 185 | 260 | 315 |
| French River, M | 330 | 1,280 | 270 | 75 | 115 | 120 |
| Killarney, M | 100 | 225 | 65 | 10 | 15 | 40 |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 365 | 1,065 | 295 | 65 | 80 | 95 |
| St. Charles, M | 185 | 585 | 185 | 35 | 50 | 60 |
| 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.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- Just over half (55%) of the population aged 15+ in the Sudbury East area were legally married in 2011, which is higher than the SDHU area (48%) and Ontario (50%).
- A lower proportion of the population aged 15+ in Sudbury East reported their marital status as single (17%) compared to both the SDHU (25%) and Ontario (28%) in 2011.
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 Sudbury East area, the SDHU area, and Ontario.
Table 5.1a: Percentage, Census Family Types, Sudbury East Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Census Family Type | Sudbury East Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of families that are married or common-law | 91.2% | 83.5% | 45.5% |
| % of families that are lone-parent | 8.8% | 16.5% | 9.1% |
Table 5.1b: Count, Census Family Types, Sudbury East Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Census Family Type | Sudbury East Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of families that are married or common-law | 1,970 | 48,075 | 3,007,560 |
| Number of families that are lone-parent | 190 | 9,470 | 604,645 |
Table 5.1c: Percentage, Lone-parent Family Type, Sudbury East Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Lone-parent Family Type | Sudbury East Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of lone-parent families, female parent | 71.1% | 77.5% | 80.5% |
| % of lone-parent families, male parent | 28.9% | 22.5% | 19.5% |
Table 5.1d: Count, Lone-parent Family Type, Sudbury East Area, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Lone-parent Family Type | Sudbury East Area | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lone-parent families, female parent | 135 | 7,340 | 486,470 |
| Number of lone-parent families, male parent | 55 | 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
- In Sudbury East area, a lower proportion (9%) of families were led by a single parent compared to the SDHU area (17%). A similar distribution was observed in Ontario (9%).
- Of all lone-parent families in the Sudbury East area, a lower proportion were led by a female parent (71%) 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 + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 19.6% | 34.7% | 13.1% | 19.6% | 13.1% |
| French River, M | 20.0% | 35.6% | 12.2% | 18.9% | 13.3% |
| Killarney, M | 13.6% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 22.7% | 27.3% |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 21.4% | 35.0% | 12.8% | 19.7% | 11.1% |
| St. Charles, M | 18.0% | 39.3% | 13.1% | 19.7% | 11.5% |
| 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 + |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 285 | 505 | 190 | 285 | 190 |
| French River, M | 90 | 160 | 55 | 85 | 60 |
| Killarney, M | 15 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 125 | 205 | 75 | 115 | 65 |
| St. Charles, M | 55 | 120 | 40 | 60 | 35 |
| 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.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- In the Sudbury East area, 13% of the population of children living at home were aged 25 years or older. A similar pattern was observed for Ontario (11%).
- A lower proportion of the population in the SDHU area aged 25 years or older reported living at home (11%), compared to the Sudbury East area (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+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 23.6% | 47.8% | 13.8% | 13.6% | 1.2% |
| French River, M | 25.3% | 51.1% | 12.0% | 11.1% | 0.9% |
| Killarney, M | 27.7% | 46.8% | 14.9% | 10.6% | 0.0% |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 22.3% | 43.5% | 16.1% | 15.5% | 2.1% |
| St. Charles, M | 20.4% | 49.1% | 13.0% | 16.7% | 0.9% |
| SSPSD | 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+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury East Area | 675 | 1,370 | 395 | 390 | 35 |
| French River, M | 285 | 575 | 135 | 125 | 10 |
| Killarney, M | 65 | 110 | 35 | 25 | 0 |
| Markstay-Warren, M | 215 | 420 | 155 | 150 | 20 |
| St. Charles, M | 110 | 265 | 70 | 90 | 5 |
| 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.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- In the Sudbury East area, two-person households comprised the largest proportion (48%), whereas both the SDHU area (38%) and Ontario (32%) had a lower proportion of two-person households.
Appendix: Map of the Sudbury East area
Figure A1: Map of the Sudbury East Area, 2011
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Cartographic Boundary Files: Atlas of Canada
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