Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Bay Roberts. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 24.51 km2. The town has a population density of 243.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Bay Roberts 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, Bay Roberts has a population of around 5,974 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -0.63%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
6,0125,974 --0.63%

Population By Genders

The male population of Bay Roberts is around 2,935 while the female population is around 3,045.

Of the 5,974 total population in Bay Roberts, the largest gender is female with around 3,045 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,9353,045 -3.61%

Population by Age Characteristics

Bay Roberts has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.20% of the total population. The town median age is 47.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years240 8.20%250 8.20% 4.00%490 8.20%
50 to 54 years215 7.30%235 7.70% 8.51%450 7.50%
45 to 49 years230 7.80%210 6.90% 8.70%440 7.40%
60 to 64 years215 7.30%225 7.40% 4.44%440 7.40%
65 to 69 years210 7.20%230 7.60% 8.70%440 7.40%
40 to 44 years190 6.50%225 7.40% 15.56%420 7.00%
70 to 74 years195 6.60%220 7.20% 11.36%415 6.90%
10 to 14 years195 6.60%180 5.90% 7.69%380 6.40%
15 to 19 years215 7.30%165 5.40% 23.26%380 6.40%
35 to 39 years145 4.90%170 5.60% 14.71%315 5.30%
5 to 9 years140 4.80%170 5.60% 17.65%310 5.20%
20 to 24 years140 4.80%130 4.30% 7.14%275 4.60%
30 to 34 years120 4.10%135 4.40% 11.11%260 4.40%
75 to 79 years125 4.30%130 4.30% 3.85%250 4.20%
25 to 29 years130 4.40%110 3.60% 15.38%235 3.90%
0 to 4 years115 3.90%110 3.60% 4.35%225 3.80%
80 to 84 years70 2.40%80 2.60% 12.50%150 2.50%
85 years and over40 1.40%55 1.80% 27.27%100 1.70%
85 to 89 years30 1.00%35 1.10% 14.29%70 1.20%
Median age of the population47 46.80%48 47.60% 2.10%47 47.20%
Average age of the population44 44.00%45 45.00% 2.22%45 44.50%

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 62.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.60% and 15.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over22.00%23.30%22.60%
0 to 14 years15.20%15.30%15.20%

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Population of Bay Roberts by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Bay Roberts is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Bay Roberts 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 41.62% of the total population, followed by English (33.19%), Irish (17.86%), Scottish (5.56%), and Caucasian (White) (5.56%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Newfoundlander, British Isles, European, French, and Mi'kmaq.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian41.07%41.98%41.62%
English33.68%32.56%33.19%
Irish17.70%17.85%17.86%
Scottish6.53%4.63%5.56%
Caucasian (White)4.64%6.45%5.56%
Newfoundlander4.98%5.79%5.39%
British Isles4.81%4.63%4.72%
European2.41%1.82%2.11%
French1.37%1.16%1.35%
Mi'kmaq1.37%0.83%1.10%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,235 of Bay Roberts's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.80% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.15% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.25%, 7.45%, and 2.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons98519.80%
1 person60512.15%
3 persons4108.25%
4 persons3707.45%
5 or more persons1252.50%

Income in Bay Roberts

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Bay Roberts is $36,000.

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 Roberts population or around 4,180 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 3,305 and 2,205 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Bay Roberts's median household income is $72,500, 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 Bay Roberts

This data sheds light on the distribution of Bay Roberts 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.

55.50% or most of the Bay Roberts population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.15% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.35% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 14.25% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,1352,1954,32055.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9601,2452,21027.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree7607301,48017.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher3907101,11014.25%

Employment in Bay Roberts

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Bay Roberts. 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 7.75% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate46.62%
Unemployment rate7.75%

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 Roberts's population (around 62.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 100 men and 85 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 190.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10085190

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Bay Roberts has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 14%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance6537016%
Retail trade13526014%
Accommodation and food services551959%
Public administration1351059%
Construction200208%
Educational services551558%
Manufacturing130356%
Wholesale trade90354%
Transportation and warehousing80204%
Professional, scientific and technical services55454%
Other services (except public administration)40554%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting65153%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction8503%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services35152%
Finance and insurance0402%
Arts, entertainment and recreation15101%
Information and cultural industries1001%
Real estate and rental and leasing1000%
Utilities000%
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 work7209801,70572.70%
No fixed workplace address28012039516.80%
Worked at home8016524510.40%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Bay Roberts 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 minutes50.70%
15 to 29 minutes22.40%
60 minutes and over14.80%
30 to 44 minutes7.10%
45 to 59 minutes5.20%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Bay Robertsshed 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 Roberts's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
63.44%
Married or living common-law
36.56%

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 Roberts. About 5,965 people living in the province speak English, 10 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English5,965
French10
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Bay Roberts is predominantly Christian. About 5,320 of its population is Christian (2,605 males and 2,605 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
Christian89.6%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%