Newfoundland and Labrador Demographics
What is the population of Newfoundland and Labrador?
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total Population | 510,550 | |
| Male Population | 250,075 | 49.0% |
| Female Population | 260,475 | 51.0% |
| Average Age | 45.5 |
Male Population 49%
Female Population 51%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 68,190 | 13.4% |
| 15 to 24 | 51,795 | 10.2% |
| 25 to 34 | 52,570 | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 | 60,335 | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 72,370 | 14.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 84,670 | 16.6% |
| Over 65 | 120,610 | 23.6% |
Under 14 13.4%
15 to 24 10.2%
25 to 34 10.3%
35 to 44 11.8%
45 to 54 14.2%
55 to 64 16.6%
Over 65 23.6%
There are 510,550 residents in Newfoundland and Labrador, with an average age of 45.5. Males make up 49% of the population, while females account for 51%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in Newfoundland and Labrador (120,610 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (84,670 people).
What is the marital status of Newfoundland and Labrador residents?
| % of Total | ||
| Married | 217,395 | 49.1% |
| Common Law | 48,815 | 11.0% |
| Single | 112,120 | 25.4% |
| Separated | 9,275 | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 24,040 | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 30,715 | 6.9% |
Married 49.1%
Common Law 11%
Single 25.4%
Separated 2.1%
Divorced 5.4%
Widowed 6.9%
A total of 112,120 people in Newfoundland and Labrador have never been married (which represents 25.4% of the population). Wedded people in Newfoundland and Labrador (217,395 locals) account for 49.1% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 11% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 48,815 people).
What are the employment statistics in Newfoundland and Labrador?
| Unemployment rate | 15 | 37.0% |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 2,045 | 0.9% |
| Business, finance and administration | 32,540 | 13.8% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 15,155 | 6.4% |
| Health | 21,510 | 9.1% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 33,725 | 14.3% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 4,735 | 2.0% |
| Sales and service | 59,440 | 25.1% |
| Trades and transport | 47,285 | 20.0% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 10,740 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 9,225 | 3.9% |
Management 0.9%
Business, finance and administration 13.8%
Natural and applied sciences 6.4%
Health 9.1%
Education, law, community and government services 14.3%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2%
Sales and service 25.1%
Trades and transport 20%
Natural resources and agriculture 4.5%
Manufacturing and utilities 3.9%
Newfoundland and Labrador has an unemployment rate of 15.2%. Regarding the most common jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (59,440 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (47,285 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (33,725 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Newfoundland and Labrador?
| % of Total | ||
| English | 501,645 | 99.4% |
| French | 2,110 | 0.4% |
| English and French | 345 | 0.1% |
| Neither English nor French | 705 | 0.1% |
The majority of Newfoundland and Labrador residents (that’s 99.4%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Newfoundland and Labrador?
| Median household income | $71,500 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $63,200 |
The median household income in Newfoundland and Labrador is $71,500, while the median after-tax household income sits at $63,200 per year.
How many households are there in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Homeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 223,250 | |
| Owned households | 169,010 | 75.7% |
| Rented households | 53,680 | 24.0% |
| Other households | 560 | 0.2% |
Owned households 75.7%
Rented households 24%
Other households 0.2%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.3 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 62,290 | 27.9% |
| 2 person | 90,925 | 40.7% |
| 3 person | 35,080 | 15.7% |
| 4 person | 25,555 | 11.4% |
| 5 person | 9,400 | 4.2% |
1 person 27.9%
2 person 40.7%
3 person 15.7%
4 person 11.4%
5 person 4.2%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 29,875 | 13.4% |
| 35 to 44 | 31,955 | 14.3% |
| 45 to 54 | 39,720 | 17.8% |
| 55 to 64 | 48,335 | 21.6% |
| Over 65 | 73,370 | 32.9% |
Under 34 13.4%
35 to 44 14.3%
45 to 54 17.8%
55 to 64 21.6%
Over 65 32.9%
There is a total of 223,250 households in Newfoundland and Labrador, 75.7% of which are owner-occupied and 24% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Newfoundland and Labrador is 2.3 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (90,925 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (62,290 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Newfoundland and Labrador, at 32.9%.
What are the housing characteristics of Newfoundland and Labrador?
Year built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 15,835 | 7.1% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 24,805 | 11.1% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 29,625 | 13.3% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 41,550 | 18.6% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 33,060 | 14.8% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 26,120 | 11.7% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 26,955 | 12.1% |
| After 2011 | 25,305 | 11.3% |
Before 1945 7.1%
Between 1946 and 1960 11.1%
Between 1961 and 1970 13.3%
Between 1971 and 1980 18.6%
Between 1981 and 1990 14.8%
Between 1991 and 2000 11.7%
Between 2001 and 2010 12.1%
After 2011 11.3%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 410 | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 13,045 | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 53,000 | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 102,545 | 45.9% |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 54,255 | 24.3% |
No bedrooms 0.2%
1 bedroom 5.8%
2 bedrooms 23.7%
3 bedrooms 45.9%
4 or more bedrooms 24.3%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 161,410 | 72.3% |
| Apartments | 810 | 0.4% |
| Attached homes | 59,735 | 26.8% |
| Movable homes | 1,295 | 0.6% |
Single-detached homes 72.3%
Apartments 0.4%
Attached homes 26.8%
Movable homes 0.6%
| Median home value | $240,000 | |
| Average home value | $246,800 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 159,675 | 71.5% |
| Major repairs | 12,205 | 5.5% |
| Minor repairs | 51,375 | 23.0% |
Regular maintenance 71.5%
Major repairs 5.5%
Minor repairs 23%
Single-detached houses account for 72.3% of the residential buildings in Newfoundland and Labrador. Apartments make up 0.4% of the Newfoundland and Labrador housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $240,000 and the average figure sits at $246,800. Of all the properties in Newfoundland and Labrador, 3 bedrooms units include 102,545 (the highest share) and 4 or more bedrooms units have 54,255 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built between 1971 and 1980 and between 1981 and 1990 hold the highest counts, at 41,550 and 33,060, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (71.5%) and minor repairs (23%).
What is the education level in Newfoundland and Labrador?
| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 88,710 | 20.4% |
| High school diploma | 119,855 | 27.6% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 42,715 | 9.8% |
| College diploma | 101,680 | 23.4% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 8,810 | 2.0% |
| University degree | 72,190 | 16.6% |
No diploma 20.4%
High school diploma 27.6%
Apprenticeship diploma 9.8%
College diploma 23.4%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 2%
University degree 16.6%
Approximately 27.6% of the population in Newfoundland and Labrador has a high school diploma (that’s 119,855 residents). Newfoundland and Labrador locals holding a college diploma (101,680 people) account for 23.4% of the resident pool. Additionally, 16.6% of them hold a university degree (72,190 people).
What is the average commute time in Newfoundland and Labrador?
| Average commute time | 19min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 159,145 | 88.9% |
| By public transit | 3,580 | 2.0% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 8,915 | 5.0% |
| By other methods | 7,435 | 4.2% |
By car, truck or van 88.9%
By public transit 2%
By bicycle/by walking 5%
By other methods 4.2%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 82,225 | 55.6% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 63,065 | 42.6% |
| Commute to a different province | 2,600 | 1.8% |
Commute within the same municipality 55.6%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 42.6%
Commute to a different province 1.8%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 92,060 | 51.4% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 55,765 | 31.1% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 15,825 | 8.8% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 5,090 | 2.8% |
| More than 60 minutes | 10,330 | 5.8% |
Less than 15 minutes 51.4%
15 to 29 minutes 31.1%
30 to 44 minutes 8.8%
45 to 59 minutes 2.8%
More than 60 minutes 5.8%
Most employed people in Newfoundland and Labrador (92,060 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (55,765 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Newfoundland and Labrador is 19 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Newfoundland and Labrador locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.