Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Fox Harbour has a population of around 226 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Fox Harbour has decreased by ▼ -10.32%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 252 | 226 | --10.32% |
2026 Population Projection
Fox Harbour's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 226 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Fox Harbour Population Trend & Context
Fox Harbour had a 2021 census population of 226 — a decline of 26 (▼ 10.32%) people from the 252 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 59.2 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 Fox Harbour is around 125 while the female population is around 100.
Of the 226 total population in Fox Harbour, the largest gender is male with around 125 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | 100 | -20.00% |
Is Fox Harbour a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Fox Harbour 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.
Fox Harbour Population Compared to Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador's population in 2021 was 510,550, spread across the area. Here's how Fox Harbour compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Fox Harbour | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $0 | $71,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 31.0% | 15.2% |
| Median age | 59.2 | 48.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.7% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 2.8% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Fox Harbour has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 17.80% of the total population. The town median age is 59.20.
| 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 62.20% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.90% and 6.70%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Fox Harbour are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 40.00% | 25.00% | 65.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 64.00% | 65.00% | 62.20% |
| 65 years and over | 32.00% | 25.00% | 28.90% |
| 0 to 14 years | 10.00% | 10.00% | 15.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 8.00% | 10.00% | 6.70% |
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Population of Fox Harbour by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Fox Harbour is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Fox Harbour 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 Fox Harbour are Irish, which accounts for 69.23% of the total population, followed by English (23.08%), Canadian (21.15%), Scottish (7.69%), and Newfoundlander (3.85%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Fox Harbour include Yoruba, Cambodian (Khmer), Berber, Albanian, and Maltese.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | 64.52% | 76.19% | 69.23% |
| English | 25.81% | 19.05% | 23.08% |
| Canadian | 25.81% | 19.05% | 21.15% |
| Scottish | 0.00% | 14.29% | 7.69% |
| Newfoundlander | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.85% |
| Yoruba | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Cambodian (Khmer) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Berber | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Albanian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Maltese | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Fox Harbour
About 0.00% of Fox Harbour'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 Fox Harbour's population profile.
About 0.0% of Fox Harbour's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Fox Harbour's immigrant population are Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0), Jamaica (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
| Jamaica | 0 |
100.0% of Fox Harbour's residents (260 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 98.1% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 110 of Fox Harbour's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 19.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.40% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.70%, 2.15%, and 0.00%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 45 | 19.55% |
| 1 person | 40 | 17.40% |
| 3 persons | 20 | 8.70% |
| 4 persons | 5 | 2.15% |
| 5 or more persons | 0 | 0.00% |
Family and Household Structure in Fox Harbour
Of census families in Fox Harbour, 80.0% are couple families and 20.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.5 people.
39.1% of households in Fox Harbour are one-person households, 43.5% are couple-family households, 8.7% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 45 | 39.1% |
| Couple-family households | 50 | 43.5% |
| One-parent-family households | 10 | 8.7% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Fox Harbour
Analyzing income distribution in Fox Harbour can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Fox Harbour is $0.
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 Fox Harbour population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Fox Harbour's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Fox Harbour's median household income is 84,000 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 Fox Harbour
This data sheds light on the distribution of Fox Harbour 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.
44.10% or most of the Fox Harbour population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 23.50% 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 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 44.10% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 20 | 35 | 50 | 29.40% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 30 | 15 | 40 | 23.50% |
Below national average 0.0% of Fox Harbour's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Fox Harbour
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Fox Harbour. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Fox Harbour is at 31.03% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 41.67% |
| Unemployment rate | 31.03% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Fox Harbour, 19.1% worked full year full time in the reference year, 36.2% worked part year and/or part time, and 42.6% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 45 | 19.1% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 85 | 36.2% |
| Did not work | 100 | 42.6% |
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 Fox Harbour's population (around 46.70%) are working temporary position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Fox Harbour industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Fox Harbour is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Fox Harbour has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 13%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 13%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 10 | 13% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10 | 13% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 20 | 13% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 20 | 13% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 0 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 0 | 10% |
| Construction | 10 | 0 | 7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0 | 7% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale 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% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Fox Harbour residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Fox Harbour: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%), Retail trade (13%), Health care and social assistance (13%)
Top occupation categories in Fox Harbour: Sales and service occupations (33%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (23%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (13%)
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 | 35 | 30 | 65 | 65.00% |
| No fixed workplace address | 20 | 15 | 35 | 35.00% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Fox Harbour 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 Fox Harbour residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Fox Harbour 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 |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 42.10% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 31.60% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 26.30% |
| 60 minutes and over | 10.50% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Fox Harbour 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 Fox Harbour'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 Fox Harbour. About 225 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 | 225 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.0% of Fox Harbour'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 | 225 | 100.0% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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
Fox Harbour is predominantly Christian. About 255 of its population is Christian (150 males and 105 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 | 98.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Nearest Towns to Fox Harbour
- Placentia 9.5 km · 3,289 people
- Long Harbour-Mount Arlington Heights 14.5 km · 185 people
- Chapel Arm 28.3 km · 446 people
- Colinet 28.8 km · 103 people
- Whitbourne 30.3 km · 955 people
- Norman's Cove-Long Cove 32.2 km · 647 people
- Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherine's 37.1 km · 382 people
- Admirals Beach 39.8 km · 97 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Fox Harbour
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Fox Harbour has a population of 226 people, making it the 202nd town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population declined significantly from 252 in 2016, a decrease of 26 people or 10.32%. The town has a population density of 11.4 people per km² across a land area of 19.81 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Fox Harbour's population declined by 10.32% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 252 to 226 people, a loss of 26 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Newfoundland and Labrador towns during this period. The median age of 59.20 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (34.8%) may indicate young adults leaving for larger centres. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Fox Harbour has a population density of approximately 11.40 people per square kilometre.
Fox Harbour covers a land area of approximately 19.81 km².
The median age of the population in Fox Harbour is 59.20 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Fox Harbour is Irish.
The median household income in Fox Harbour is $0, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Fox Harbour.
Christian is the predominant religion in Fox Harbour.
According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of Fox Harbour's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
100.0% of Fox Harbour's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 21.4% of census families in Fox Harbour, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Fox Harbour, per the 2021 Census.
0.0% of Fox Harbour'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 Fox Harbour, 19.1% 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.