2011 Demographic Profile: Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part
The Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part 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.
Because the area is so extensive, it is serviced, in part, by each of the Sudbury & District Health Unit district offices, including the Rainbow Centre and Paris Street (main) offices. There is no health profile from Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System for this area.
Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part demographic profile
- Introduction
- Population
- Language
- Marital Status
- Families and Households
- Appendix: Map of the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part
1. Introduction
The Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part population is approximately 2,306 and consists of an area spanning approximately 35,595 square kilometres (Appendix). The area is serviced in part by each of the Sudbury & District Health Unit district offices including the Rainbow Centre and Paris Street (main) offices. The area is very sparsely populated with an overall density of only 0.06 people per square kilometre.
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.
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.
2. Population
This section focuses on the geographic extent of Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part and the population distribution within that area. It also represented 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 (km 2 ) | Population, 2006 | Population, 2011 | % Population Change 2006–2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part | 35,594.7 | 2,415 | 2,306 | -4.5% |
| SDHU | 46,550.5 | 192,391 | 194,620 | 1.2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
- The Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part saw a 5% decrease in population, while the SDHU area saw an increase of 1% in population between 2006 and 2011.
- Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part comprises approximately 75% of the SDHU land area and approximately 1% of its population.
Figure 2.1: Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part and SDHU Area, 2011
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Data Table for Figure 2.1: Percentage, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part and SDHU Area, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, male | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, female | SDHU, male | SDHU, female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| 5-9 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| 10-14 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| 15-19 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| 20-24 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| 25-29 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| 30-34 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| 35-39 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| 40-44 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 45-49 | 8.9 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| 50-54 | 11.4 | 11.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| 55-59 | 11.0 | 14.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| 60-64 | 14.4 | 11.6 | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| 65-69 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 70-74 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 75-79 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| 80-84 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| 85+ | 0.4 | 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, Unorganized, North Part and SDHU Area, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, male | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, female | SDHU, male | SDHU, female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 25 | 45 | 4,940 | 4,715 |
| 5-9 | 30 | 25 | 4,940 | 4,705 |
| 10-14 | 50 | 50 | 5,635 | 5,290 |
| 15-19 | 50 | 50 | 6,525 | 6,145 |
| 20-24 | 45 | 30 | 6,050 | 6,060 |
| 25-29 | 25 | 30 | 5,535 | 5,550 |
| 30-34 | 35 | 45 | 5,440 | 5,605 |
| 35-39 | 50 | 40 | 5,875 | 5,890 |
| 40-44 | 60 | 55 | 6,170 | 6,445 |
| 45-49 | 105 | 115 | 8,060 | 8,215 |
| 50-54 | 135 | 125 | 7,945 | 8,445 |
| 55-59 | 130 | 160 | 7,180 | 7,610 |
| 60-64 | 170 | 130 | 6,770 | 6,645 |
| 65-69 | 115 | 95 | 4,925 | 5,150 |
| 70-74 | 70 | 65 | 3,725 | 4,150 |
| 75-79 | 60 | 30 | 2,795 | 3,440 |
| 80-84 | 15 | 15 | 1,925 | 2,595 |
| 85+ | 5 | 15 | 1,145 | 2,390 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,125 | 95,580 | 99,045 |
Table 2.2: Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part and SDHU Area, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, male | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, female | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, total | SDHU, male | SDHU, female | SDHU, total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1.1% | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| 5-9 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| 10-14 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 15-19 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 6.5% |
| 20-44 | 9.3% | 8.7% | 18.4% | 14.9% | 15.2% | 30.1% |
| 45-64 | 23.4% | 23.0% | 46.0% | 15.4% | 15.9% | 31.3% |
| 65+ | 11.5% | 9.5% | 21.5% | 7.5% | 9.1% | 16.6% |
| Total | 51.2% | 48.8% | 100.0% | 49.1% | 50.9% | 100.0% |
Table 2.2b: Count, Population Distribution by Age and Sex, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part and SDHU Area, 2011
| Age Group | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, male | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, female | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, total | SDHU, male | SDHU, female | SDHU, total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 25 | 45 | 70 | 4,940 | 4,715 | 9,655 |
| 5-9 | 30 | 25 | 60 | 4,940 | 4,705 | 9,645 |
| 10-14 | 50 | 50 | 105 | 5,635 | 5,290 | 10,925 |
| 15-19 | 50 | 50 | 100 | 6,525 | 6,145 | 12,670 |
| 20-44 | 215 | 200 | 425 | 29,070 | 29,550 | 58,620 |
| 45-64 | 540 | 530 | 1060 | 29,955 | 30,915 | 60,870 |
| 65+ | 265 | 220 | 495 | 14,515 | 17,725 | 32,240 |
| Total | 1,180 | 1,125 | 2,305 | 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 Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part comprised a much higher proportion of the population aged 45–64 (46%), compared to both the SDHU area (31%) and Ontario (29%).
- The Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part also comprisesd a higher proportion of seniors (65+) compared to both the SDHU area and Ontario. This is particularly true for males.
- There are 56 dependents for every 100 working-aged persons in the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, which is lower than both the SDHU area (63 per 100) and Ontario (62 per 100).[1]
Figure 2.2: Population Percentage (%) Change by Age Group, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, 2006–2011
Data Table for Figure 2.2: Population Percentage (%) Change by Age Group, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, 2006–2011
| Age Group | Sudbury Unorganized North Part, males | Sudbury Unorganized North Part, females |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 0.0 | 125.0 |
| 5-9 | -14.3 | -50.0 |
| 10-14 | -23.1 | -23.1 |
| 15-19 | -37.5 | -23.1 |
| 20-44 | -25.9 | -29.8 |
| 45-64 | 2.9 | 6.0 |
| 65+ | 23.3 | 10.0 |
| Total | -4.5 | -4.7 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census
Highlights
Between 2006–2011:
- In 2006, the population aged 0 to 19 years was 410 and in 2011 was 335, therefore, the population decreased by 24% between 2006 and 2011.
- The population aged 20 to 44 years decreased by 25%.
- The population aged 45 to 64 years increased by 3%.
- The population aged 65+ years increased by 21%.
1 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, Unorganized, North Part, 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, Unorganized, North Part | 61.8% | 31.2% | 1.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| 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, Unorganized, North Part | 1,425 | 720 | 40 | 110 | 115 |
| 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
- Approximately 31% of the population in the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part 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, Unorganized, North Part 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, Unorganized, North Part | 16.3% | 58.9% | 11.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% | 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, Unorganized, North Part | 340 | 1,225 | 245 | 65 | 90 | 115 |
| 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
- Fifty-nine percent (59%) of the population aged 15+ in the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part were legally married in 2011, which is higher than the SDHU area (48%) and Ontario (50%).
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, Unorganized, North Part, the SDHU area, and Ontario.
Table 5.1a: Percentage, Census Family Types, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Census family type | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of families that are married or common-law | 90.7% | 83.5% | 45.5% |
| % of families that are lone-parent | 9.9% | 16.5% | 9.1% |
Table 5.1b: Count, Census Family Types, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Census family type | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of families that are married or common-law | 730 | 48,075 | 3,007,560 |
| Number of families that are lone-parent | 80 | 9,470 | 604,645 |
Table 5.1c: Percentage, Lone-parent Family Type, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Lone-parent family type | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of lone-parent families, female parent | 68.8% | 77.5% | 80.5% |
| % of lone-parent families, male parent | 31.3% | 22.5% | 19.5% |
Table 5.1d: Count, Lone-parent Family Type, Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, SDHU Area, and Ontario, 2011
| Lone-parent family type | Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part | SDHU | Ontario |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of lone-parent families, female parent | 55 | 7,340 | 486,470 |
| Number of lone-parent families, male parent | 25 | 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 the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, a lower proportion (10%) of families were led by a single parent compared to the SDHU area (17%).
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, Unorganized, North Part | 18.0% | 31.5% | 14.6% | 21.3% | 14.6% |
| 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, Unorganized, North Part | 80 | 140 | 65 | 95 | 65 |
| 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
- Approximately 15% of the population of children living at home were aged 25 years or older, which is slightly higher than 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+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part | 23.6% | 52.4% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 0.5% |
| 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+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part | 250 | 555 | 135 | 110 | 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, Unorganized, North Part, two-person households comprised the largest proportion (52%), which is higher than both the SDHU area (38%) and Ontario (32%).
Appendix: Map of the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part
Figure A1 Map of the Sudbury, Unorganized, North Part, 2011
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Cartographic Boundary Files: Atlas of Canada
This item was last modified on April 19, 2016