Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Comfort Cove-Newstead has a population of around 345 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Comfort Cove-Newstead has decreased by ▼ -15.23%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 407 | 345 | --15.23% |
2026 Population Projection
Comfort Cove-Newstead's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 345 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Comfort Cove-Newstead Population Trend & Context
Comfort Cove-Newstead had a 2021 census population of 345 — a decline of 62 (▼ 15.23%) people from the 407 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has declined noticeably over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing Newfoundland and Labrador towns. The town's median age of 60 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.
Population By Genders
The male population of Comfort Cove-Newstead is around 180 while the female population is around 165.
Of the 345 total population in Comfort Cove-Newstead, the largest gender is male with around 180 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | 165 | -8.33% |
Is Comfort Cove-Newstead a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Comfort Cove-Newstead compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Newfoundland and Labrador, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Comfort Cove-Newstead Population Compared to Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador's population in 2021 was 510,550, spread across the area. Here's how Comfort Cove-Newstead compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Comfort Cove-Newstead | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,200 | $71,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 21.4% | 15.2% |
| Median age | 60 | 48.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.5% | 18.7% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 2.8% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Comfort Cove-Newstead has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 15.90% of the total population. The town median age is 60.00.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
Broader Age Groups
If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 58.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 34.80% and 7.20%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Comfort Cove-Newstead are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 55.60% | 60.60% | 58.00% |
| 65 years and over | 38.90% | 33.30% | 34.80% |
| 0 to 14 years | 15.00% | 15.00% | 25.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 8.30% | 9.10% | 7.20% |
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Population of Comfort Cove-Newstead by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Comfort Cove-Newstead is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Comfort Cove-Newstead is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Comfort Cove-Newstead are English, which accounts for 49.25% of the total population, followed by Canadian (40.30%), Irish (19.40%), Scottish (5.97%), and French (5.97%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Comfort Cove-Newstead include Newfoundlander, Bulgarian, Albertan, Ghanaian, and Barbadian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 47.22% | 51.61% | 49.25% |
| Canadian | 44.44% | 35.48% | 40.30% |
| Irish | 13.89% | 29.03% | 19.40% |
| Scottish | 0.00% | 6.45% | 5.97% |
| French | 0.00% | 9.68% | 5.97% |
| Newfoundlander | 5.56% | 0.00% | 2.99% |
| Bulgarian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Albertan | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Ghanaian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Barbadian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Comfort Cove-Newstead
About 0.00% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population (0 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 100.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 0 people (0.00% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population profile.
About 0.0% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Comfort Cove-Newstead's immigrant population are Greece (0), Hungary (0), Italy (0), Netherlands (0), Poland (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Greece | 0 |
| Hungary | 0 |
| Italy | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 |
| Poland | 0 |
100.0% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's residents (335 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 98.5% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 160 of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 26.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.95% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.25%, 3.15%, and 1.55%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 85 | 26.55% |
| 1 person | 35 | 10.95% |
| 3 persons | 20 | 6.25% |
| 4 persons | 10 | 3.15% |
| 5 or more persons | 5 | 1.55% |
Family and Household Structure in Comfort Cove-Newstead
Of census families in Comfort Cove-Newstead, 88.5% are couple families and 11.5% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.4 people.
25.0% of households in Comfort Cove-Newstead are one-person households, 65.6% are couple-family households, 6.3% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 40 | 25.0% |
| Couple-family households | 105 | 65.6% |
| One-parent-family households | 10 | 6.3% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Comfort Cove-Newstead
Analyzing income distribution in Comfort Cove-Newstead can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Comfort Cove-Newstead is $29,000.
A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.
Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Comfort Cove-Newstead population or around 90 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 30 and 15 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Comfort Cove-Newstead's median household income is $55,200, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Comfort Cove-Newstead's median household income is 28,800 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.
Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Comfort Cove-Newstead
This data sheds light on the distribution of Comfort Cove-Newstead residents across educational milestones.
Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
38.90% or most of the Comfort Cove-Newstead population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 30.60% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 30 | 40 | 70 | 38.90% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 30 | 30 | 55 | 30.60% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 25 | 30 | 55 | 30.60% |
Below national average 8.3% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Comfort Cove-Newstead
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Comfort Cove-Newstead. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Comfort Cove-Newstead is at 22.22% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 34.43% |
| Unemployment rate | 22.22% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Comfort Cove-Newstead, 6.6% worked full year full time in the reference year, 41.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 52.5% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 20 | 6.6% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 125 | 41.0% |
| Did not work | 160 | 52.5% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population (around 75.00%) are working temporary position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Comfort Cove-Newstead industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Comfort Cove-Newstead is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Comfort Cove-Newstead has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (46%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Construction sector comes second at 14%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 11%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 35 | 30 | 46% |
| Construction | 20 | 0 | 14% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 11% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0 | 11% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Retail trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Educational services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Comfort Cove-Newstead residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Comfort Cove-Newstead: Manufacturing (46%), Construction (14%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
Top occupation categories in Comfort Cove-Newstead: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities (39%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (25%), Business, finance and administration occupations (7%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 30 | 50 | 80 | 76.20% |
| No fixed workplace address | 20 | 0 | 25 | 23.80% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Comfort Cove-Newstead residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.
The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Comfort Cove-Newstead residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Comfort Cove-Newstead spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 72.70% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 13.60% |
| 60 minutes and over | 13.60% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Comfort Cove-Newstead shed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.
Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Comfort Cove-Newstead's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.
English is the most spoken official language in Comfort Cove-Newstead. About 345 people living in the town speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 345 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 1.4% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 100.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 345 | 100.0% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 5 | 1.4% |
| Neither English nor French | 0 | 0.0% |
Mother Tongue & Home Language
Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Non-official languages | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Comfort Cove-Newstead is predominantly Christian. About 265 of its population is Christian (150 males and 115 females).
The second largest religion in the town is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 77.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Nearest Towns to Comfort Cove-Newstead
- Baytona 8.7 km · 251 people
- Birchy Bay 10.5 km · 511 people
- Cottlesville 12.5 km · 244 people
- Summerford 12.7 km · 805 people
- Campbellton 14.2 km · 459 people
- Embree 16.2 km · 679 people
- Little Burnt Bay 16.9 km · 238 people
- Lewisporte 22.2 km · 3,288 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Comfort Cove-Newstead
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Comfort Cove-Newstead has a population of 345 people, making it the 163rd town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population declined significantly from 407 in 2016, a decrease of 62 people or 15.23%. The town has a population density of 11.5 people per km² across a land area of 29.97 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Comfort Cove-Newstead's population declined by 15.23% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 407 to 345 people, a loss of 62 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Newfoundland and Labrador towns during this period. The median age of 60.00 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Comfort Cove-Newstead has a population density of approximately 11.50 people per square kilometre.
Comfort Cove-Newstead covers a land area of approximately 29.97 km².
The median age of the population in Comfort Cove-Newstead is 60.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Comfort Cove-Newstead is English.
The median household income in Comfort Cove-Newstead is $55,200, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Comfort Cove-Newstead.
Christian is the predominant religion in Comfort Cove-Newstead.
According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
100.0% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 12.0% of census families in Comfort Cove-Newstead, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Comfort Cove-Newstead, per the 2021 Census.
1.4% of Comfort Cove-Newstead's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in Comfort Cove-Newstead, 6.6% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.