Bay de Verde, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Bay de Verde. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 13.24 km2. The town has a population density of 26.20 people per km2.

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

Bay de Verde on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Bay de Verde has a population of around 347 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Bay de Verde has decreased by -11.48%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
392347 --11.48%

2026 Population Projection

Bay de Verde's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 347 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Bay de Verde is around 175 while the female population is around 170.

Of the 347 total population in Bay de Verde, the largest gender is male with around 175 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
175170 -2.86%

Is Bay de Verde a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

16.1%
Unemployment rate
0.9 pts above the province
40.9%
Employment rate
6.6 pts below the province
47.0%
Participation rate
9.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$60,400
Median household income
$11,100 below the province
14.8%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
0.4 pts below the province

Commute

91.3%
Commute under 30 minutes
8.8 pts above the province
60.9%
Commute by car
28.0 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
2.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

100.0%
Single-detached houses
27.7 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.20 people
Average household size
0.10people below the province
25.0%
One-person households
2.9 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Bay de Verde has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 13.00% of the total population. The town median age is 59.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population60 60.00%58 58.40% 3.33%60 59.60%
Average age of the population53 53.20%52 52.40% 1.88%53 52.80%
70 to 74 years25 14.30%20 11.80% 20.00%45 13.00%
60 to 64 years15 8.60%30 17.60% 50.00%40 11.60%
55 to 59 years20 11.40%15 8.80% 25.00%35 10.10%
65 to 69 years20 11.40%15 8.80% 25.00%30 8.70%
10 to 14 years5 2.90%15 8.80% 66.67%20 5.80%
45 to 49 years5 2.90%15 8.80% 66.67%20 5.80%
50 to 54 years10 5.70%15 8.80% 33.33%20 5.80%
75 to 79 years15 8.60%5 2.90% 66.67%20 5.80%
15 to 19 years10 5.70%5 2.90% 50.00%15 4.30%
20 to 24 years10 5.70%5 2.90% 50.00%15 4.30%
40 to 44 years10 5.70%5 2.90% 50.00%15 4.30%
80 to 84 years5 2.90%5 2.90% 0.00%15 4.30%
5 to 9 years5 2.90%5 2.90% 0.00%10 2.90%
35 to 39 years5 2.90%5 2.90% 0.00%10 2.90%
85 years and over5 2.90%5 2.90% 0.00%10 2.90%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 1.40%
25 to 29 years5 2.90%0 0.00% 100.00%5 1.40%

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 53.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 34.80% and 53.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Bay de Verde by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Bay de Verde is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Bay de Verde 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 Irish, which accounts for 40.79% of the total population, followed by Canadian (38.16%), English (32.89%), Scottish (5.26%), and Newfoundlander (3.95%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ghanaian, Barbadian, African American, Yugoslavian, and Tunisian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish42.86%35.29%40.79%
Canadian38.10%41.18%38.16%
English33.33%32.35%32.89%
Scottish4.76%0.00%5.26%
Newfoundlander0.00%5.88%3.95%
Ghanaian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Barbadian0.00%0.00%0.00%
African American0.00%0.00%0.00%
Yugoslavian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Tunisian0.00%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 Bay de Verde's population profile.

About 0.0% of Bay de Verde's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Bay de Verde's immigrant population are Italy (0), Netherlands (0), Poland (0), Portugal (0), Romania (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Italy0
Netherlands0
Poland0
Portugal0
Romania0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 160 of Bay de Verde's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.25%, 4.70%, and 1.55%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons7523.45%
1 person4012.50%
3 persons206.25%
4 persons154.70%
5 or more persons51.55%

Income in Bay de Verde

Analyzing income distribution in Bay de Verde can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Bay de Verde is $32,800.

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 Bay de Verde population or around 100 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and Under $10,000 with around 20 and 15 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Bay de Verde's median household income is $60,400, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Bay de Verde's median household income is 23,600 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 Bay de Verde

This data sheds light on the distribution of Bay de Verde 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.

40.15% or most of the Bay de Verde population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 31.80% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 28.80% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate909519040.15%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree906014531.80%
No certificate, diploma or degree758016028.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

Below national average 0.0% of Bay de Verde's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Bay de Verde

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Bay de Verde. 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 7.58% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate40.91%
Unemployment rate7.58%

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 Bay de Verde's population (around 64.50%) are working temporary position as an employee.

Self-employed

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

Bay de Verde has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (55%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 16%, followed by Transportation and warehousing at 7%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing453555%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting20016%
Transportation and warehousing007%
Public administration1007%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
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%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Bay de Verde: -33 Manufacturing (55%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%), -49 Transportation and warehousing (7%)

Top occupation categories in Bay de Verde: Occupations in manufacturing and utilities (32%), Business, finance and administration occupations (19%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (19%)

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 work60309066.70%
No fixed workplace address2502518.50%
Worked at home10102014.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Bay de Verde 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 Bay de Verde residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Bay de Verde 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 minutes82.60%
15 to 29 minutes8.70%
60 minutes and over8.70%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Bay de Verdeshed 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 Bay de Verde's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
60.66%
Married or living common-law
39.34%

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 Bay de Verde. About 345 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English345
French0
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
English100.0%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Bay de Verde is predominantly Christian. About 375 of its population is Christian (205 males and 205 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
Christian98.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Places to Visit in Bay de Verde

Museums

Attractions

Green Spaces in Bay de Verde

NameTypeApprox. Area
Baccalieu Island Ecological ReserveNature Reserves2,279.3 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bay de Verde

According to the 2021 census, Bay de Verde has a population of approximately 347 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Bay de Verde decreased by 11.48%.

Bay de Verde has a population density of approximately 26.20 people per square kilometre.

Bay de Verde covers a land area of approximately 13.24 km².

The median age of the population in Bay de Verde is 59.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Bay de Verde is Irish.

The median household income in Bay de Verde is $60,400, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Bay de Verde.

Christian is the predominant religion in Bay de Verde.

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.