Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Harbour Grace. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 33.71 km2. The town has a population density of 82.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Harbour Grace town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Harbour Grace has a population of around 2,796 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -6.64%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,9952,796 --6.64%

Population By Genders

The male population of Harbour Grace is around 1,360 while the female population is around 1,435.

Of the 2,796 total population in Harbour Grace, the largest gender is female with around 1,435 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,3601,435 -5.23%

Population by Age Characteristics

Harbour Grace has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 9.80% of the total population. The town median age is 54.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years125 9.20%150 10.50% 16.67%275 9.80%
60 to 64 years125 9.20%135 9.40% 7.41%260 9.30%
55 to 59 years115 8.50%125 8.70% 8.00%240 8.60%
70 to 74 years125 9.20%115 8.00% 8.00%240 8.60%
50 to 54 years115 8.50%110 7.70% 4.35%225 8.10%
45 to 49 years100 7.40%110 7.70% 9.09%210 7.50%
75 to 79 years80 5.90%95 6.60% 15.79%175 6.30%
15 to 19 years70 5.10%95 6.60% 26.32%165 5.90%
40 to 44 years65 4.80%70 4.90% 7.14%140 5.00%
10 to 14 years65 4.80%55 3.80% 15.38%120 4.30%
35 to 39 years60 4.40%55 3.80% 8.33%115 4.10%
20 to 24 years55 4.00%55 3.80% 0.00%110 3.90%
25 to 29 years55 4.00%50 3.50% 9.09%105 3.80%
30 to 34 years55 4.00%45 3.10% 18.18%95 3.40%
80 to 84 years45 3.30%50 3.50% 10.00%95 3.40%
0 to 4 years45 3.30%40 2.80% 11.11%85 3.00%
5 to 9 years50 3.70%40 2.80% 20.00%85 3.00%
85 years and over20 1.50%35 2.40% 42.86%60 2.10%
Median age of the population54 53.60%55 54.80% 1.82%54 54.00%
Average age of the population49 48.60%50 50.20% 3.98%49 49.40%
85 to 89 years15 1.10%25 1.70% 40.00%40 1.40%

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 59.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 30.10% and 10.60%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Harbour Grace are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over29.00%31.00%30.10%
0 to 14 years11.40%9.40%10.60%

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Population of Harbour Grace by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Harbour Grace is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Harbour Grace is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 34.29% of the total population, followed by Canadian (33.21%), Irish (25.89%), Newfoundlander (10.54%), and Scottish (5.71%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), British Isles, Welsh, European, and French.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English33.82%34.98%34.29%
Canadian33.82%33.22%33.21%
Irish23.27%28.27%25.89%
Newfoundlander12.00%8.83%10.54%
Scottish7.64%3.89%5.71%
Caucasian (White)3.64%3.53%3.39%
British Isles1.82%4.59%3.21%
Welsh2.55%2.12%2.32%
European1.82%1.06%1.43%
French1.45%1.41%1.25%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,185 of Harbour Grace's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.35% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.85%, 4.95%, and 1.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons56021.35%
1 person39515.10%
3 persons1806.85%
4 persons1304.95%
5 or more persons451.70%

Income in Harbour Grace

Analyzing income distribution in Harbour Grace can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Harbour Grace is $31,800.

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 Harbour Grace population or around 2,355 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 1,665 and 885 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Harbour Grace's median household income is $57,600, according to 2020 data.

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 Harbour Grace

This data sheds light on the distribution of Harbour Grace 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.

55.60% or most of the Harbour Grace population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 26.15% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.60% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.65% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,0151,1252,14055.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate5405001,04026.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree38540079018.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher18522041510.65%

Employment in Harbour Grace

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Harbour Grace. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 9.40% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate38.60%
Unemployment rate9.40%

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 Harbour Grace's population (around 59.20%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 50 men and 30 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 75.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed503075

Employment Industry Sectors

The Harbour Grace industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Harbour Grace is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Harbour Grace has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Construction at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance1513513%
Retail trade1512512%
Construction100159%
Manufacturing75359%
Accommodation and food services25758%
Transportation and warehousing8008%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting55156%
Educational services25355%
Public administration25254%
Wholesale trade30154%
Professional, scientific and technical services20204%
Other services (except public administration)20254%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3003%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services20153%
Arts, entertainment and recreation2502%
Finance and insurance0202%
Real estate and rental and leasing1001%
Utilities1001%
Information and cultural industries0101%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work29042571574.10%
No fixed workplace address1057518018.70%
Worked at home5020707.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Harbour Grace 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 Harbour Grace residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Harbour Grace 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.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes48.60%
15 to 29 minutes32.40%
60 minutes and over13.40%
30 to 44 minutes3.40%
45 to 59 minutes2.20%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Harbour Graceshed 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 Harbour Grace's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
57.60%
Married or living common-law
42.40%

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 Harbour Grace. About 2,790 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,790
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Harbour Grace is predominantly Christian. About 2,565 of its population is Christian (1,250 males and 1,250 females).

The second largest religion in the province 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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian91.8%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%