Chauvin, Alberta Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Chauvin census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Chauvin. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.22 km2. The village has a population density of 136.90 people per km2.

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

Chauvin on the Map

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Chauvin location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Chauvin has a population of around 304 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Chauvin has decreased by -9.25%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
335304 --9.25%

2026 Population Projection

Chauvin's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 304 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Chauvin is around 165 while the female population is around 140.

Of the 304 total population in Chauvin, the largest gender is male with around 165 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
165140 -15.15%

Is Chauvin a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Chauvin compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Alberta, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

6.1%
Unemployment rate
5.4 pts below the province
55.4%
Employment rate
4.8 pts below the province
58.9%
Participation rate
9.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$69,500
Median household income
$26,500 below the province
6.8%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
2.4 pts below the province

Commute

50.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
19.6 pts below the province
96.4%
Commute by car
9.1 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

79.3%
Single-detached houses
18.4 pts above the province
3.4%
Apartments (any building size)
19.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.10 people
Average household size
0.50people below the province
34.5%
One-person households
8.5 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Chauvin has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.80% of the total population. The village median age is 48.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population48 47.60%50 49.60% 4.03%49 48.80%
Average age of the population44 44.00%47 47.20% 6.36%45 45.40%
55 to 59 years15 9.10%15 10.70% 0.00%30 9.80%
60 to 64 years15 9.10%10 7.10% 33.33%30 9.80%
30 to 34 years15 9.10%15 10.70% 0.00%25 8.20%
40 to 44 years10 6.10%15 10.70% 33.33%25 8.20%
10 to 14 years15 9.10%10 7.10% 33.33%20 6.60%
45 to 49 years15 9.10%10 7.10% 33.33%20 6.60%
50 to 54 years10 6.10%10 7.10% 0.00%20 6.60%
65 to 69 years10 6.10%5 3.60% 50.00%20 6.60%
70 to 74 years10 6.10%10 7.10% 0.00%20 6.60%
75 to 79 years10 6.10%10 7.10% 0.00%20 6.60%
0 to 4 years10 6.10%5 3.60% 50.00%15 4.90%
15 to 19 years10 6.10%5 3.60% 50.00%15 4.90%
5 to 9 years10 6.10%5 3.60% 50.00%10 3.30%
25 to 29 years5 3.00%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.30%
35 to 39 years5 3.00%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.30%
20 to 24 years5 3.00%5 3.60% 0.00%5 1.60%
80 to 84 years5 3.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 1.60%

Broader Age Groups

If the village'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 62.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 21.30% and 62.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Chauvin

Population of Chauvin by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Chauvin is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Chauvin 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 40.58% of the total population, followed by Irish (23.19%), German (21.74%), Scottish (17.39%), and French (17.39%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), Swedish, Canadian, Ukrainian, and Dutch.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English43.24%38.71%40.58%
Irish10.81%35.48%23.19%
German24.32%19.35%21.74%
Scottish16.22%22.58%17.39%
French24.32%6.45%17.39%
Caucasian (White)10.81%12.90%11.59%
Swedish5.41%9.68%7.25%
Canadian5.41%9.68%5.80%
Ukrainian0.00%12.90%5.80%
Dutch5.41%0.00%4.35%

Immigration Profile

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

About 8.7% of Chauvin's population are immigrants (30 people).

The top countries of origin for Chauvin's immigrant population are United Kingdom (15), Korea, South (0), Taiwan (0), Philippines (0), Viet Nam (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom15
Korea, South0
Taiwan0
Philippines0
Viet Nam0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 115 of Chauvin's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.25% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.15%, 5.15%, and 3.45%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons6020.70%
1 person5017.25%
3 persons155.15%
4 persons155.15%
5 or more persons103.45%

Income in Chauvin

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Chauvin is $41,600.

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 village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Chauvin population or around 45 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 30 and 30 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Chauvin's median household income is $69,500, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Chauvin's median household income is 14,500 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village'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 village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Chauvin

This data sheds light on the distribution of Chauvin 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.

41.35% or most of the Chauvin population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 39.70% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 18.95% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 6.80% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate959017541.35%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6510017039.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree60359018.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher030306.80%

Below national average 6.8% of Chauvin's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Chauvin

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Chauvin. 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 3.57% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate55.36%
Unemployment rate3.57%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Chauvin's population (around 69.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 20 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 20.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed20020

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Chauvin has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Construction sector comes second at 18%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 15%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction30018%
Construction30018%
Health care and social assistance02515%
Professional, scientific and technical services0109%
Accommodation and food services0109%
Public administration1009%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail 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 Chauvin residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Chauvin: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (18%), Construction (18%), Health care and social assistance (15%)

Top occupation categories in Chauvin: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (24%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (18%), Sales and service occupations (15%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. 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 work40509058.10%
No fixed workplace address45105032.30%
Worked at home010159.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Chauvin spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes25.00%
15 to 29 minutes25.00%
45 to 59 minutes25.00%
30 to 44 minutes21.40%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Chauvinshed 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 village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Chauvin's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
68.63%
Married or living common-law
31.37%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village'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 Chauvin. About 295 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
English295
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

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
English96.7%98.3%
Non-official languages3.3%0.0%
French1.7%1.7%

Religion

Chauvin is predominantly Christian. About 165 of its population is Christian (75 males and 75 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
Christian48.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Chauvin

According to the 2021 census, Chauvin has a population of approximately 304 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Chauvin decreased by 9.25%.

Chauvin has a population density of approximately 136.90 people per square kilometre.

Chauvin covers a land area of approximately 2.22 km².

The median age of the population in Chauvin is 48.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Chauvin is English.

The median household income in Chauvin is $69,500, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Chauvin.

Christian is the predominant religion in Chauvin.

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.