Grand Falls / Grand-Sault, New Brunswick Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Grand Falls / Grand-Sault. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 18.04 km2. The town has a population density of 289.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 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, Grand Falls / Grand-Sault has a population of around 5,220 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -1.99%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5,3265,220 --1.99%

Population By Genders

The male population of Grand Falls / Grand-Sault is around 2,495 while the female population is around 2,725.

Of the 5,220 total population in Grand Falls / Grand-Sault, the largest gender is female with around 2,725 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,4952,725 -8.44%

Population by Age Characteristics

Grand Falls / Grand-Sault has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 10.30% of the total population. The town median age is 52.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years255 10.20%290 10.60% 12.07%540 10.30%
65 to 69 years195 7.80%230 8.40% 15.22%425 8.10%
55 to 59 years200 8.00%215 7.90% 6.98%410 7.90%
70 to 74 years185 7.40%220 8.10% 15.91%405 7.80%
45 to 49 years165 6.60%150 5.50% 9.09%315 6.00%
75 to 79 years150 6.00%160 5.90% 6.25%315 6.00%
50 to 54 years145 5.80%155 5.70% 6.45%305 5.80%
40 to 44 years125 5.00%150 5.50% 16.67%275 5.30%
15 to 19 years115 4.60%140 5.10% 17.86%260 5.00%
30 to 34 years140 5.60%115 4.20% 17.86%255 4.90%
35 to 39 years120 4.80%135 5.00% 11.11%250 4.80%
20 to 24 years130 5.20%110 4.00% 15.38%245 4.70%
5 to 9 years115 4.60%115 4.20% 0.00%230 4.40%
10 to 14 years110 4.40%115 4.20% 4.35%225 4.30%
25 to 29 years115 4.60%110 4.00% 4.35%220 4.20%
85 years and over65 2.60%125 4.60% 48.00%185 3.50%
0 to 4 years90 3.60%90 3.30% 0.00%180 3.40%
80 to 84 years80 3.20%100 3.70% 20.00%180 3.40%
85 to 89 years45 1.80%85 3.10% 47.06%125 2.40%
Median age of the population51 51.20%54 54.40% 5.51%53 52.80%
Average age of the population47 47.30%49 49.40% 4.05%48 48.40%

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 58.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.90% and 12.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over27.10%30.60%28.90%
0 to 14 years12.40%11.70%12.20%

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Population of Grand Falls / Grand-Sault by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Grand Falls / Grand-Sault is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 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 Canadian, which accounts for 32.57% of the total population, followed by French (21.78%), French Canadian (11.29%), Caucasian (White) (9.60%), and Acadian (8.51%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include New Brunswicker, Irish, English, European, and Scottish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian33.06%32.26%32.57%
French19.63%23.91%21.78%
French Canadian10.33%12.14%11.29%
Caucasian (White)9.71%9.49%9.60%
Acadian9.50%7.59%8.51%
New Brunswicker7.44%6.64%6.83%
Irish5.17%4.93%5.05%
English3.93%3.80%3.86%
European3.93%3.98%3.86%
Scottish3.51%3.42%3.47%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,445 of Grand Falls / Grand-Sault's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 18.45% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.40%, 3.90%, and 1.60%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons97519.55%
1 person92018.45%
3 persons3206.40%
4 persons1953.90%
5 or more persons801.60%

Income in Grand Falls / Grand-Sault

Analyzing income distribution in Grand Falls / Grand-Sault can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Grand Falls / Grand-Sault is $35,200.

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 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault population or around 3,880 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 3,340 and 2,025 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Grand Falls / Grand-Sault's median household income is $58,800, according to 2020 data.

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 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault

This data sheds light on the distribution of Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 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.

48.25% or most of the Grand Falls / Grand-Sault population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.70% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.00% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 15.70% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,5851,7303,31048.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,0951,2252,32533.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree7006601,36018.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher4356301,06515.70%

Employment in Grand Falls / Grand-Sault

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Grand Falls / Grand-Sault. 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 5.32% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate48.81%
Unemployment rate5.32%

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 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault's population (around 64.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 185 men and 105 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 285.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed185105285

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Grand Falls / Grand-Sault has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 12%, followed by Manufacturing at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade16515514%
Health care and social assistance5023012%
Manufacturing1905510%
Construction200259%
Public administration105808%
Accommodation and food services85908%
Educational services601007%
Transportation and warehousing80355%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services70405%
Finance and insurance35654%
Professional, scientific and technical services35604%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting55354%
Other services (except public administration)35503%
Wholesale trade50253%
Real estate and rental and leasing15202%
Information and cultural industries15101%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1501%
Utilities1501%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

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 work8258101,63575.70%
No fixed workplace address2806034015.70%
Worked at home651201758.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 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 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Grand Falls / Grand-Sault 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 minutes72.20%
15 to 29 minutes15.20%
30 to 44 minutes7.10%
60 minutes and over3.30%
45 to 59 minutes2.50%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Grand Falls / Grand-Saultshed 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 Grand Falls / Grand-Sault's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
57.30%
Married or living common-law
42.70%

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.

French is the most spoken official language in Grand Falls / Grand-Sault. About 3,930 people living in the province speak French, 1,110 people speak English, 45 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French3,930
English1,110
English and French45
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Grand Falls / Grand-Sault is predominantly Christian. About 4,175 of its population is Christian (1,890 males and 1,890 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Buddhist, both represent 0.4% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian82.7%
Hindu0.8%
Sikh0.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%