Lameque, New Brunswick Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Lameque. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 12.40 km2. The town has a population density of 104.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Lameque 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, Lameque has a population of around 1,301 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 1.25%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,2851,301 +1.25%

Population By Genders

The male population of Lameque is around 620 while the female population is around 680.

Of the 1,301 total population in Lameque, the largest gender is female with around 680 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
620680 +8.82%

Population by Age Characteristics

Lameque has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 10.00% of the total population. The town median age is 56.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
70 to 74 years55 8.90%75 11.00% 26.67%130 10.00%
60 to 64 years55 8.90%55 8.10% 0.00%115 8.80%
55 to 59 years45 7.30%55 8.10% 18.18%105 8.10%
65 to 69 years40 6.50%55 8.10% 27.27%95 7.30%
45 to 49 years30 4.80%50 7.40% 40.00%80 6.20%
75 to 79 years35 5.60%45 6.60% 22.22%80 6.20%
50 to 54 years35 5.60%35 5.10% 0.00%75 5.80%
80 to 84 years40 6.50%40 5.90% 0.00%75 5.80%
85 years and over30 4.80%45 6.60% 33.33%75 5.80%
25 to 29 years40 6.50%25 3.70% 37.50%65 5.00%
30 to 34 years40 6.50%25 3.70% 37.50%65 5.00%
40 to 44 years25 4.00%35 5.10% 28.57%60 4.60%
Median age of the population54 53.60%58 57.60% 6.94%56 56.00%
15 to 19 years20 3.20%35 5.10% 42.86%55 4.20%
Average age of the population50 49.80%53 53.00% 7.55%51 51.40%
5 to 9 years25 4.00%25 3.70% 0.00%50 3.80%
20 to 24 years25 4.00%30 4.40% 16.67%50 3.80%
10 to 14 years25 4.00%25 3.70% 0.00%45 3.50%
35 to 39 years25 4.00%25 3.70% 0.00%45 3.50%
0 to 4 years20 3.20%15 2.20% 25.00%40 3.10%
85 to 89 years20 3.20%25 3.70% 20.00%40 3.10%

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 55.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 34.60% and 10.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over31.50%37.50%34.60%
0 to 14 years11.30%8.80%10.00%

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Population of Lameque by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Lameque is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Lameque 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 Acadian, which accounts for 50.39% of the total population, followed by Canadian (22.87%), French (10.85%), Mi'kmaq (8.14%), and Irish (5.04%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), First Nations (North American Indian), Scottish, Mexican, and French Canadian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Acadian44.78%57.38%50.39%
Canadian23.13%22.95%22.87%
French12.69%9.02%10.85%
Mi'kmaq11.19%4.10%8.14%
Irish5.22%4.92%5.04%
Caucasian (White)4.48%1.64%3.49%
First Nations (North American Indian)2.24%2.46%2.71%
Scottish1.49%2.46%1.94%
Mexican3.73%0.00%1.94%
French Canadian1.49%2.46%1.55%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

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

Household Size

About 19.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.95% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.25%, 4.35%, and 1.75%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons22019.15%
1 person19516.95%
3 persons958.25%
4 persons504.35%
5 or more persons201.75%

Income in Lameque

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Lameque is $34,800.

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 Lameque population or around 1,025 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 850 and 405 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Lameque's median household income is $61,600, 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 Lameque

This data sheds light on the distribution of Lameque 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.

45.75% or most of the Lameque population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.25% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 23.40% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree40039079045.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree30028558031.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate21020041523.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher451051559.00%

Employment in Lameque

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Lameque. 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 8.85% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate53.10%
Unemployment rate8.85%

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 Lameque's population (around 47.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 55 men and 45 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 105.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed5545105

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Lameque has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (22%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 12%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1203522%
Health care and social assistance157012%
Accommodation and food services106512%
Manufacturing40209%
Retail trade30359%
Transportation and warehousing35107%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3506%
Other services (except public administration)25156%
Construction2504%
Educational services0103%
Public administration0153%
Professional, scientific and technical services1002%
Wholesale trade1001%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1001%
Utilities000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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 work20521543071.70%
No fixed workplace address803011519.20%
Worked at home2535559.20%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Lameque 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 minutes57.80%
15 to 29 minutes27.50%
30 to 44 minutes11.90%
45 to 59 minutes1.80%
60 minutes and over1.80%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
51.71%
Married or living common-law
48.29%

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 Lameque. About 1,190 people living in the province speak French, 25 people speak English, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
French1,190
English25
Neither English nor French10
English and French0

Religion

Lameque is predominantly Christian. About 1,260 of its population is Christian (660 males and 660 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
Christian98.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%