Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Burgeo. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 29.51 km2. The town has a population density of 39.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Burgeo 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, Burgeo has a population of around 1,176 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -10.02%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,3071,176 --10.02%

Population By Genders

The male population of Burgeo is around 550 while the female population is around 625.

Of the 1,176 total population in Burgeo, the largest gender is female with around 625 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
550625 -12.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Burgeo has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 14.50% of the total population. The town median age is 60.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years80 14.50%85 13.60% 5.88%170 14.50%
60 to 64 years75 13.60%70 11.20% 6.67%150 12.80%
70 to 74 years65 11.80%75 12.00% 13.33%135 11.50%
55 to 59 years55 10.00%65 10.40% 15.38%120 10.20%
50 to 54 years45 8.20%65 10.40% 30.77%110 9.40%
75 to 79 years45 8.20%35 5.60% 22.22%80 6.80%
45 to 49 years35 6.40%40 6.40% 12.50%75 6.40%
Median age of the population61 60.80%59 59.20% 1.64%60 60.40%
Average age of the population56 55.80%55 55.00% 0.00%55 55.40%
35 to 39 years25 4.50%20 3.20% 20.00%45 3.80%
40 to 44 years20 3.60%25 4.00% 20.00%45 3.80%
80 to 84 years10 1.80%25 4.00% 60.00%40 3.40%
5 to 9 years15 2.70%15 2.40% 0.00%35 3.00%
30 to 34 years10 1.80%20 3.20% 50.00%35 3.00%
10 to 14 years15 2.70%20 3.20% 25.00%30 2.60%
15 to 19 years10 1.80%20 3.20% 50.00%25 2.10%
0 to 4 years5 0.90%10 1.60% 50.00%20 1.70%
20 to 24 years10 1.80%10 1.60% 0.00%20 1.70%
25 to 29 years5 0.90%10 1.60% 50.00%20 1.70%
85 years and over10 1.80%15 2.40% 33.33%20 1.70%

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 54.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 38.70% and 6.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years6.40%7.20%6.80%

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Population of Burgeo by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Burgeo is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Burgeo 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 English, which accounts for 34.63% of the total population, followed by Canadian (25.11%), Mi'kmaq (6.93%), Irish (6.49%), and First Nations (North American Indian) (6.49%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), British Isles, Scottish, Newfoundlander, and Qalipu Mi'kmaq.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English34.51%35.59%34.63%
Canadian25.66%24.58%25.11%
Mi'kmaq7.96%7.63%6.93%
Irish6.19%6.78%6.49%
First Nations (North American Indian)7.08%6.78%6.49%
Caucasian (White)6.19%4.24%5.63%
British Isles4.42%5.93%5.19%
Scottish5.31%4.24%4.76%
Newfoundlander5.31%4.24%4.76%
Qalipu Mi'kmaq3.54%2.54%3.46%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 550 of Burgeo's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 28.05% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.30% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.15%, 2.65%, and 0.45%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons32028.05%
1 person14012.30%
3 persons706.15%
4 persons302.65%
5 or more persons50.45%

Income in Burgeo

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Burgeo is $27,200.

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 Burgeo population or around 1,255 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 655 and 320 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Burgeo's median household income is $50,800, 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 Burgeo

This data sheds light on the distribution of Burgeo 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.

39.95% or most of the Burgeo population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.45% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 27.05% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 6.30% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree35029564039.95%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate23530053532.45%
No certificate, diploma or degree24023547527.05%
Bachelor's degree or higher45551006.30%

Employment in Burgeo

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Burgeo. 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 9.26% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate32.87%
Unemployment rate9.26%

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 Burgeo's population (around 49.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 20 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed201535

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Burgeo has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 10%, followed by Retail trade at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance1011025%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting40010%
Retail trade0409%
Public administration4009%
Construction3008%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2506%
Transportation and warehousing2006%
Educational services10206%
Manufacturing2004%
Accommodation and food services2004%
Professional, scientific and technical services1503%
Utilities002%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services002%
Other services (except public administration)0102%
Wholesale trade000%
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 work9014023064.80%
No fixed workplace address75159025.40%
Worked at home1020359.90%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Burgeo 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 minutes78.10%
15 to 29 minutes10.90%
60 minutes and over6.30%
30 to 44 minutes4.70%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
70.91%
Married or living common-law
29.09%

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 Burgeo. About 1,155 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
English1,155
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Burgeo is predominantly Christian. About 1,065 of its population is Christian (525 males and 525 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
Christian92.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%