Hazelton, British Columbia Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Hazelton. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.89 km2. The village has a population density of 89.10 people per km2.

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

Hazelton on the Map

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Hazelton location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Hazelton has a population of around 257 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hazelton has decreased by -17.89%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
313257 --17.89%

2026 Population Projection

Hazelton's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 257 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Hazelton is around 125 while the female population is around 135.

Of the 257 total population in Hazelton, the largest gender is female with around 135 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
125135 -7.41%

Is Hazelton a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

17.4%
Unemployment rate
9.0 pts above the province
48.8%
Employment rate
9.1 pts below the province
56.1%
Participation rate
7.2 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$85,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
10.8 pts below the province

Commute

94.8%
Commute under 30 minutes
29.0 pts above the province
68.4%
Commute by car
11.5 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
9.3 pts below the province

Housing Character

78.3%
Single-detached houses
35.9 pts above the province
4.3%
Apartments (any building size)
39.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.20 people
Average household size
0.20people below the province
36.4%
One-person households
7.0 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Hazelton has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.60% of the total population. The village median age is 49.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population48 47.60%53 53.20% 11.28%50 49.60%
Average age of the population47 46.80%48 48.00% 4.17%47 47.20%
60 to 64 years15 12.00%15 11.10% 0.00%25 9.60%
30 to 34 years10 8.00%10 7.40% 0.00%20 7.70%
45 to 49 years10 8.00%5 3.70% 50.00%20 7.70%
55 to 59 years10 8.00%10 7.40% 0.00%20 7.70%
70 to 74 years10 8.00%10 7.40% 0.00%20 7.70%
75 to 79 years10 8.00%10 7.40% 0.00%20 7.70%
25 to 29 years5 4.00%10 7.40% 50.00%15 5.80%
0 to 4 years5 4.00%10 7.40% 50.00%15 5.80%
20 to 24 years10 8.00%5 3.70% 50.00%15 5.80%
40 to 44 years5 4.00%5 3.70% 0.00%10 3.80%
50 to 54 years5 4.00%10 7.40% 50.00%10 3.80%
65 to 69 years5 4.00%5 3.70% 0.00%10 3.80%
80 to 84 years5 4.00%5 3.70% 0.00%10 3.80%
85 years and over5 4.00%5 3.70% 0.00%10 3.80%
5 to 9 years5 4.00%10 7.40% 50.00%10 3.80%
10 to 14 years5 4.00%5 3.70% 0.00%10 3.80%
15 to 19 years10 8.00%5 3.70% 50.00%10 3.80%

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 59.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 26.90% and 59.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Hazelton

Population of Hazelton by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Hazelton is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Hazelton 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 Scottish, which accounts for 23.91% of the total population, followed by First Nations (North American Indian) (21.74%), Irish (15.22%), English (13.04%), and British Isles (6.52%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, German, Icelandic, Latvian, and Bengali.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish25.00%21.74%23.91%
First Nations (North American Indian)20.83%26.09%21.74%
Irish20.83%8.70%15.22%
English8.33%17.39%13.04%
British Isles0.00%13.04%6.52%
French0.00%8.70%4.35%
German0.00%8.70%4.35%
Icelandic0.00%8.70%4.35%
Latvian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Bengali0.00%0.00%0.00%

Immigration Profile

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

About 15.2% of Hazelton's population are immigrants (35 people).

The top countries of origin for Hazelton's immigrant population are United Kingdom (15), Algeria (0), Congo, Democratic Republic of the (0), Egypt (0), Eritrea (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom15
Algeria0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the0
Egypt0
Eritrea0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 90 of Hazelton's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 18.20% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 15.90% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.10%, 4.55%, and 2.25%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person4018.20%
2 persons3515.90%
3 persons209.10%
4 persons104.55%
5 or more persons52.25%

Income in Hazelton

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hazelton 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 village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Hazelton 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 Hazelton's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Hazelton'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 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 Hazelton

This data sheds light on the distribution of Hazelton 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.

63.70% or most of the Hazelton population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 37.05% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 23.00% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.30% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree11010521063.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher654512037.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate45257523.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree35104011.30%

Above national average 37.1% of Hazelton's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Hazelton

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hazelton. 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 9.76% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate48.78%
Unemployment rate9.76%

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 Hazelton's population (around 69.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

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

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Hazelton has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (35%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 17%, followed by Educational services at 17%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance251535%
Construction20017%
Educational services01017%
Public administration01013%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Hazelton: Health care and social assistance (35%), Construction (17%), Educational services (17%)

Top occupation categories in Hazelton: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (30%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (22%), Business, finance and administration occupations (17%)

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 work40458585.00%
No fixed workplace address1001010.00%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Hazelton 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 minutes73.70%
15 to 29 minutes21.10%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Hazeltonshed 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 Hazelton's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
48.89%
Married or living common-law
51.11%

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 Hazelton. About 245 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
English245
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
English82.0%94.0%
Non-official languages12.0%4.0%
French2.0%2.0%

Religion

Hazelton is predominantly Christian. About 95 of its population is Christian (40 males and 40 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
Christian40.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Hazelton

According to the 2021 census, Hazelton has a population of approximately 257 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hazelton decreased by 17.89%.

Hazelton has a population density of approximately 89.10 people per square kilometre.

Hazelton covers a land area of approximately 2.89 km².

The median age of the population in Hazelton is 49.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Hazelton is Scottish.

The median household income in Hazelton is $0, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Hazelton.

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.