Hartland, New Brunswick — Population & Demographics (2026)
Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Hartland census dataset on Statistics Canada
- Population (2021)
- 933
- −2.5% since 2016
- Density
- 98.2
- people per km²
- Land area
- 9.50
- km²
- Median age
- 48.4
- years
- Median household income
- $66,500
- 2020, before tax
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%
- 2021 Census
This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Hartland. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 9.50 km2. The town has a population density of 98.20 people per km2.
We highlight the Hartland town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.
Hartland on the Map
- Points of interest (6)
- Places to visit (9)
- Green spaces (1)
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Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Hartland has a population of around 933 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hartland has decreased by ▼ -2.51%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 957 | 933 | --2.51% |
2026 Population Projection
Hartland's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 933 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Hartland Population Trend & Context
Hartland is the 54th-largest town in New Brunswick, with a 2021 census population of 933 — a decline of 24 (▼ 2.51%) people from the 957 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has seen a slight decline over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing New Brunswick towns. The town's median age of 48.4 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.
How does Hartland compare to other New Brunswick towns?
- 52nd Nackawic 962
- 53rd Tide Head 951
- 54th Hartland This town 933
- 55th Blacks Harbour 907
- 56th Dorchester 906
Population By Genders
The male population of Hartland is around 435 while the female population is around 495.
Of the 933 total population in Hartland, the largest gender is female with around 495 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 435 | 495 | -12.12% |
Is Hartland a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Hartland compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against New Brunswick, 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.
Hartland Population Compared to New Brunswick
New Brunswick's population in 2021 was 775,610, spread across the area. Here's how Hartland compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Hartland | New Brunswick |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,500 | $70,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 10.3% |
| Median age | 48.4 | 46.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 21.3% |
| Immigrants (%) | 4.7% | 5.8% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Hartland has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.00% of the total population. The town median age is 48.40.
| 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 58.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 25.70% and 15.00%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Hartland are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 62.10% | 56.60% | 58.80% |
| 65 years and over | 25.30% | 27.30% | 25.70% |
| 0 to 14 years | 13.80% | 16.20% | 15.00% |
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Population of Hartland by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Hartland is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Hartland 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 Hartland are Scottish, which accounts for 33.72% of the total population, followed by Canadian (32.56%), Irish (22.09%), English (20.93%), and French (6.98%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Hartland include German, Caucasian (White), Danish, New Brunswicker, and Dutch.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish | 34.18% | 33.33% | 33.72% |
| Canadian | 27.85% | 34.41% | 32.56% |
| Irish | 26.58% | 19.35% | 22.09% |
| English | 24.05% | 19.35% | 20.93% |
| French | 3.80% | 9.68% | 6.98% |
| German | 8.86% | 5.38% | 6.40% |
| Caucasian (White) | 5.06% | 6.45% | 6.40% |
| Danish | 3.80% | 3.23% | 4.65% |
| New Brunswicker | 5.06% | 3.23% | 3.49% |
| Dutch | 2.53% | 2.15% | 2.33% |
Indigenous Identity in Hartland
About 1.75% of Hartland's population (15 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 98.25% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 10 people (1.20% 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 Hartland's population profile.
About 4.7% of Hartland's population are immigrants (40 people).
The top countries of origin for Hartland's immigrant population are United States of America (15), Greece (0), Hungary (0), Italy (0), Netherlands (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United States of America | 15 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Hungary | 0 |
| Italy | 0 |
| Netherlands | 0 |
95.9% of Hartland's residents (825 people) are Canadian citizens, and 3.5% are not.
By generation status, 5.8% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 5.8% are second generation, and 88.9% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 265 of Hartland's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 20.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.00%, 4.65%, and 4.00%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 150 | 20.00% |
| 1 person | 110 | 14.65% |
| 3 persons | 45 | 6.00% |
| 4 persons | 35 | 4.65% |
| 5 or more persons | 30 | 4.00% |
Dwelling & Housing Detail
Of the 370 occupied private dwellings in Hartland, 73.0% are owner-occupied (270) and 28.4% are rented (105). The median value of owned dwellings is $150,000 (average $166,000).
Period of Construction
45.9% of Hartland's occupied private dwellings were built in 1960 or before, while 5.4% were built between 2016 and 2021.
Family and Household Structure in Hartland
Of census families in Hartland, 84.0% are couple families and 16.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.8 people.
29.3% of households in Hartland are one-person households, 52.0% are couple-family households, 9.3% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 110 | 29.3% |
| Couple-family households | 195 | 52.0% |
| One-parent-family households | 35 | 9.3% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Hartland
Analyzing income distribution in Hartland can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hartland is $38,800.
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 Hartland population or around 145 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 115 and 100 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Hartland's median household income is $66,500, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Hartland's median household income is 17,500 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 Hartland
This data sheds light on the distribution of Hartland 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.
58.00% or most of the Hartland population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 7.40% 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 | 100 | 130 | 235 | 58.00% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 65 | 70 | 140 | 34.60% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 15 | 15 | 30 | 7.40% |
Below national average 13.6% of Hartland's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Hartland
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hartland. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Hartland is at 3.37% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 58.90% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.37% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Hartland, 42.5% worked full year full time in the reference year, 23.3% worked part year and/or part time, and 34.9% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 310 | 42.5% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 170 | 23.3% |
| Did not work | 255 | 34.9% |
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 Hartland's population (around 79.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 15 men and 25 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 40.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 15 | 25 | 40 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Hartland industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Hartland is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Hartland has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 15%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 60 | 25 | 19% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 45 | 15% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 30 | 11% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 40 | 11% |
| Construction | 30 | 10 | 9% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 0 | 7% |
| Educational services | 0 | 15 | 5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 15 | 5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 15 | 0 | 3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 0 | 3% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 15 | 3% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 2% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 2% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 10 | 2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 0 | 2% |
| Public administration | 10 | 0 | 2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Hartland residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Hartland: Manufacturing (19%), Health care and social assistance (15%), Retail trade (11%)
Top occupation categories in Hartland: Sales and service occupations (24%), Business, finance and administration occupations (23%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (16%)
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 | 155 | 135 | 285 | 66.30% |
| Worked at home | 30 | 50 | 85 | 19.80% |
| No fixed workplace address | 35 | 20 | 60 | 14.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Hartland 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 Hartland residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Hartland 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 | 43.50% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 39.10% |
| 60 minutes and over | 8.70% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 5.80% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Hartland 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 Hartland'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 Hartland. About 870 people living in the town speak English, 10 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 870 |
| French | 10 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 6.2% of Hartland's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 93.8% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 830 | 93.8% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 55 | 6.2% |
| 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 | 96.0% | 98.3% |
| Non-official languages | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| French | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Religion
Hartland is predominantly Christian. About 500 of its population is Christian (240 males and 265 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 | 58.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Hartland
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Green Spaces in Hartland
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Court | Parks | 1.5 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Nearest Towns to Hartland
- Woodstock 17.0 km away · 5,553 people
- Florenceville-Bristol 18.0 km away · 1,573 people
- Nackawic 40.7 km away · 962 people
- Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 86.0 km away · 5,220 people
- Oromocto 95.6 km away · 9,045 people
- St. Stephen 124.6 km away · 4,510 people
- St. George 141.2 km away · 1,579 people
- Grand Bay-Westfield 149.5 km away · 4,967 people
Methodology
- Data vintage: Reference date was Census Day, May 11, 2021. Statistics Canada released this profile in stages starting February 9, 2022, with later characteristics added through the remainder of 2022.
- Rounding & suppression: To protect respondent confidentiality, Statistics Canada randomly rounds every count shown here, and withholds some characteristics entirely for areas with very small populations. This is why a small number of figures on this page may show as unavailable for smaller places — it reflects a StatCan privacy rule, not missing data on our end.
- Next update: These are the most recent figures available. Canada's next census is scheduled for May 2026, with results expected to begin release in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hartland
What is the population of Hartland?
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Hartland has a population of 933 people, making it the 54th town in New Brunswick. The population declined moderately from 957 in 2016, a decrease of 24 people or 2.51%. The town has a population density of 98.2 people per km² across a land area of 9.50 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Is the population of Hartland growing?
Hartland's population declined by 2.51% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 957 to 933 people, a loss of 24 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other New Brunswick towns during this period. The median age of 48.40 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
What is the population density of Hartland?
Hartland has a population density of approximately 98.20 people per square kilometre.
How large is Hartland?
Hartland covers a land area of approximately 9.50 km².
What is the median age in Hartland?
The median age of the population in Hartland is 48.40 years.
What is the largest ethnic group in Hartland?
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Hartland is Scottish.
What is the median household income in Hartland?
The median household income in Hartland is $66,500, based on 2020 data.
What is the most spoken language in Hartland?
English is the most common first official language spoken in Hartland.
What is the main religion in Hartland?
Christian is the predominant religion in Hartland.
What percentage of Hartland's population is Indigenous?
According to the 2021 Census, 1.8% of Hartland's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
What percentage of Hartland residents are Canadian citizens?
95.9% of Hartland's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
What percentage of families in Hartland are one-parent families?
One-parent families make up 15.7% of census families in Hartland, according to the 2021 Census.
Are there many multigenerational households in Hartland?
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Hartland, per the 2021 Census.
What percentage of Hartland's population is bilingual in English and French?
6.2% of Hartland's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
What percentage of Hartland's workforce works full-time year-round?
Of the population aged 15 and over in Hartland, 42.5% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
Why isn't 2026 census data for Hartland available yet?
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.