Woody Point, Bonne Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Woody Point, Bonne Bay census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Woody Point, Bonne Bay. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 3.78 km2. The town has a population density of 64.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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, Woody Point, Bonne Bay has a population of around 244 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Woody Point, Bonne Bay has decreased by ▼ -13.48%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
282244 --13.48%

2026 Population Projection

Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 244 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Woody Point, Bonne Bay Population Trend & Context

Woody Point, Bonne Bay had a 2021 census population of 244 — a decline of 38 (▼ 13.48%) people from the 282 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 62.8 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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay is around 115 while the female population is around 130.

Of the 244 total population in Woody Point, Bonne Bay, the largest gender is female with around 130 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
115130 -11.54%

Is Woody Point, Bonne Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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

30.0%
Unemployment rate
14.8 pts above the province
24.6%
Employment rate
22.9 pts below the province
35.1%
Participation rate
21.0 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$71,500 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
15.2 pts below the province

Commute

100.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
17.5 pts above the province
81.8%
Commute by car
7.1 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
2.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

92.3%
Single-detached houses
20.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

1.90 people
Average household size
0.40people below the province
30.8%
One-person households
2.9 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Woody Point, Bonne Bay Population Compared to Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador's population in 2021 was 510,550, spread across the area. Here's how Woody Point, Bonne Bay compares to the town's key indicators:

IndicatorWoody Point, Bonne BayNewfoundland and Labrador
Median household income$0$71,500
Unemployment rate30.0%15.2%
Median age62.848.4
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8%18.7%
Immigrants (%)3.2%2.8%

Population by Age Characteristics

Woody Point, Bonne Bay has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 16.30% of the total population. The town median age is 62.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

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 51.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 44.90% and 2.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years47.80%53.80%51.00%
65 years and over47.80%42.30%44.90%
0 to 14 years0.00%5.00%5.00%
0 to 14 years0.00%3.80%2.00%

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Population of Woody Point, Bonne Bay by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Woody Point, Bonne Bay is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay are English, which accounts for 46.77% of the total population, followed by Canadian (25.81%), Irish (17.74%), Scottish (17.74%), and French (11.29%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Woody Point, Bonne Bay include Welsh, Mi'kmaq, First Nations (North American Indian), Qalipu Mi'kmaq, and Tajik.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English53.57%41.18%46.77%
Canadian25.00%32.35%25.81%
Irish17.86%17.65%17.74%
Scottish14.29%20.59%17.74%
French7.14%14.71%11.29%
Welsh0.00%8.82%6.45%
Mi'kmaq7.14%5.88%6.45%
First Nations (North American Indian)7.14%5.88%4.84%
Qalipu Mi'kmaq0.00%0.00%3.23%
Tajik0.00%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Woody Point, Bonne Bay

About 12.90% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population (40 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 87.10% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 0 people (0.00% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
12.90%
Non-Indigenous identity
87.10%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population profile.

About 3.2% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population are immigrants (10 people).

The top countries of origin for Woody Point, Bonne Bay's immigrant population are United Kingdom (10), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom10
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0

100.0% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's residents (310 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 3.2% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 8.1% are second generation, and 88.7% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 120 of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 26.90% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.40% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.75%, 1.90%, and 1.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons7026.90%
1 person4015.40%
3 persons155.75%
4 persons51.90%
5 or more persons51.90%

Family and Household Structure in Woody Point, Bonne Bay

Of census families in Woody Point, Bonne Bay, 87.5% are couple families and 12.5% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.2 people.

Couple families
87.50%
One-parent families
12.50%

30.8% of households in Woody Point, Bonne Bay are one-person households, 53.8% are couple-family households, 7.7% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households4030.8%
Couple-family households7053.8%
One-parent-family households107.7%
Multigenerational households00.0%

Income in Woody Point, Bonne Bay

Analyzing income distribution in Woody Point, Bonne Bay can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Woody Point, Bonne Bay'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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay

This data sheds light on the distribution of Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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.

60.00% or most of the Woody Point, Bonne Bay population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 24.00% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 16.00% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree35407560.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree10203024.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate0152016.00%

Below national average 24.0% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Woody Point, Bonne Bay

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Woody Point, Bonne Bay. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Woody Point, Bonne Bay is at 30.00% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate24.56%
Unemployment rate30.00%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Woody Point, Bonne Bay, 14.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 21.1% worked part year and/or part time, and 66.7% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time4014.0%
Worked part year and/or part time6021.1%
Did not work19066.7%

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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population (around 47.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 0 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed01015

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Woody Point, Bonne Bay has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 14%, followed by Professional, scientific and technical services at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction15014%
Retail trade101014%
Professional, scientific and technical services0010%
Health care and social assistance01010%
Accommodation and food services0010%
Public administration0010%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Woody Point, Bonne Bay residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Woody Point, Bonne Bay: Construction (14%), Retail trade (14%), Professional, scientific and technical services (10%)

Top occupation categories in Woody Point, Bonne Bay: Sales and service occupations (24%), Business, finance and administration occupations (14%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (14%)

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 work20154057.10%
No fixed workplace address10102028.60%
Worked at home0101521.40%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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 minutes72.70%
15 to 29 minutes27.30%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Woody Point, Bonne Bay 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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
60.42%
Married or living common-law
39.58%

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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay. About 240 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.

LanguagePopulation
English240
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 2.1% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay'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 LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only240100.0%
French only00.0%
English and French52.1%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English100.0%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Woody Point, Bonne Bay is predominantly Christian. About 255 of its population is Christian (130 males and 130 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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian82.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Woody Point, Bonne Bay

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Woody Point, Bonne Bay has a population of 244 people, making it the 194th town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population declined significantly from 282 in 2016, a decrease of 38 people or 13.48%. The town has a population density of 64.5 people per km² across a land area of 3.78 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population declined by 13.48% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 282 to 244 people, a loss of 38 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Newfoundland and Labrador towns during this period. The median age of 62.80 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Woody Point, Bonne Bay has a population density of approximately 64.50 people per square kilometre.

Woody Point, Bonne Bay covers a land area of approximately 3.78 km².

The median age of the population in Woody Point, Bonne Bay is 62.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Woody Point, Bonne Bay is English.

The median household income in Woody Point, Bonne Bay is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Woody Point, Bonne Bay.

Christian is the predominant religion in Woody Point, Bonne Bay.

According to the 2021 Census, 12.9% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

100.0% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 12.5% of census families in Woody Point, Bonne Bay, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Woody Point, Bonne Bay, per the 2021 Census.

2.1% of Woody Point, Bonne Bay'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 Woody Point, Bonne Bay, 14.0% 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.