Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, New Perlican has a population of around 200 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of New Perlican has increased by ▲ 7.53%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 186 | 200 | +7.53% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.46% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, New Perlican's population is projected to reach approximately 215 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 8.79 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | 215 | 8.79 |
This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.
New Perlican Population Trend & Context
New Perlican had a 2021 census population of 200 — an increase of 14 (▲ 7.53%) people from the 186 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among 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 New Perlican is around 100 while the female population is around 100.
Of the 200 total population in New Perlican, the largest gender is female with around 100 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 100 | +0.00% |
Is New Perlican a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how New Perlican 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.
New Perlican Population Compared to Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador's population in 2021 was 510,550, spread across the area. Here's how New Perlican compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | New Perlican | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $0 | $71,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 30.0% | 15.2% |
| Median age | 59.2 | 48.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 2.8% |
Population by Age Characteristics
New Perlican has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 15.00% 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 50.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 37.50% and 10.00%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in New Perlican are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 40.00% | 35.00% | 75.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 50.00% | 55.00% | 50.00% |
| 65 years and over | 40.00% | 35.00% | 37.50% |
| 0 to 14 years | 15.00% | 5.00% | 20.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 15.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% |
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Population of New Perlican by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of New Perlican is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. New Perlican 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 New Perlican are English, which accounts for 66.67% of the total population, followed by Irish (55.56%), Caucasian (White) (18.52%), Scottish (7.41%), and Honduran (0.00%).
Other ethnicities and origins in New Perlican include Cherokee, Qalipu Mi'kmaq, Indo-Caribbean, Flemish, and United Empire Loyalist.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 60.00% | 81.82% | 66.67% |
| Irish | 66.67% | 54.55% | 55.56% |
| Caucasian (White) | 20.00% | 18.18% | 18.52% |
| Scottish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.41% |
| Honduran | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Cherokee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Qalipu Mi'kmaq | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Indo-Caribbean | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Flemish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| United Empire Loyalist | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in New Perlican
About 0.00% of New Perlican'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 New Perlican's population profile.
About 0.0% of New Perlican's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for New Perlican's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
100.0% of New Perlican's residents (135 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 92.6% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 100 of New Perlican's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 21.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 19.05% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 7.15%, 2.40%, and 0.00%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 45 | 21.45% |
| 1 person | 40 | 19.05% |
| 3 persons | 15 | 7.15% |
| 5 or more persons | 5 | 2.40% |
| 4 persons | 0 | 0.00% |
Family and Household Structure in New Perlican
Of census families in New Perlican, 84.6% are couple families and 15.4% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.4 people.
36.4% of households in New Perlican are one-person households, 50.0% are couple-family households, 9.1% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 40 | 36.4% |
| Couple-family households | 55 | 50.0% |
| One-parent-family households | 10 | 9.1% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in New Perlican
Analyzing income distribution in New Perlican can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within New Perlican 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 New Perlican 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 New Perlican's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.
Below national average New Perlican'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 New Perlican
This data sheds light on the distribution of New Perlican 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.
61.50% or most of the New Perlican population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 38.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.00% 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 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 61.50% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 10 | 10 | 25 | 38.50% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Below national average 0.0% of New Perlican's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in New Perlican
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in New Perlican. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in New Perlican is at 30.00% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 28.00% |
| Unemployment rate | 30.00% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in New Perlican, 0.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 36.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 56.0% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 45 | 36.0% |
| Did not work | 70 | 56.0% |
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 New Perlican's population (around 44.40%) 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 0.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The New Perlican industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in New Perlican is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
New Perlican has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (22%) works in the construction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 22%, followed by Public administration at 22%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 0 | 22% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 10 | 22% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 22% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Retail trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where New Perlican residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in New Perlican: Construction (22%), Health care and social assistance (22%), Public administration (22%)
Top occupation categories in New Perlican: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (22%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (22%), Legislative and senior management occupations (0%)
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 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 50.00% |
| No fixed workplace address | 10 | 0 | 10 | 33.30% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how New Perlican 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 New Perlican residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of New Perlican 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 | 33.30% |
| 60 minutes and over | 33.30% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 0.00% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in New Perlican 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 New Perlican'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 New Perlican. About 195 people living in the town speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 195 |
| French | 5 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 5.0% of New Perlican's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 97.5% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 195 | 97.5% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 10 | 5.0% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 100.0% |
| French | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Non-official languages | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
New Perlican is predominantly Christian. About 125 of its population is Christian (65 males and 60 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 | 92.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Nearest Towns to New Perlican
- Heart's Content 4.5 km · 330 people
- Winterton 5.2 km · 436 people
- Heart's Desire 12.7 km · 184 people
- Hant's Harbour 13.6 km · 318 people
- Heart's Delight-Islington 17.3 km · 646 people
- Victoria 18.7 km · 1,658 people
- King's Cove 19.4 km · 75 people
- Salmon Cove 19.8 km · 764 people
Frequently Asked Questions about New Perlican
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, New Perlican has a population of 200 people, making it the 211th town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population increased significantly from 186 in 2016, an increase of 14 people or 7.53%. The town has a population density of 8.2 people per km² across a land area of 24.45 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
New Perlican's population grew by 7.53% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 186 to 200 people, a gain of 14 residents. This growth is above average compared to 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 (38.1%) 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.
New Perlican has a population density of approximately 8.20 people per square kilometre.
New Perlican covers a land area of approximately 24.45 km².
The median age of the population in New Perlican is 59.20 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in New Perlican is English.
The median household income in New Perlican is $0, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in New Perlican.
Christian is the predominant religion in New Perlican.
According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of New Perlican's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
100.0% of New Perlican's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 15.4% of census families in New Perlican, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in New Perlican, per the 2021 Census.
5.0% of New Perlican'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 New Perlican, 0.0% 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.