Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Shippagan, Town
Shippagan (Town) – Age distribution, 2016 to 2021
Shippagan (Town) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census
| Age groups | Total - GenderFootnote 1 | Men+Footnote 2 | Women+Footnote 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 | 13.1% | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| 15 to 64 | 58.6% | 60.1% | 57.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% | 26.1% | 30.2% |
13.1%
In 2021, 350 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Shippagan (Town), representing respectively 13.1% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.
58.6%
The working age population (15 to 64) represented 58.6% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.
28.3%
In 2021, 755 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Shippagan (Town), representing respectively 28.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.
Population change by broad age groups, Shippagan (Town), 2016 to 2021
Percentage of population by broad age groups, Shippagan (Town), 2016 to 2021
Population by five-year age groups and gender, Shippagan (Town), 2021
Average age for Shippagan (Town) and higher level geographies, 2021
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