Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Carbonear. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 12.44 km2. The town has a population density of 377.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Carbonear 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, Carbonear has a population of around 4,696 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -3.33%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
4,8584,696 --3.33%

Population By Genders

The male population of Carbonear is around 2,175 while the female population is around 2,520.

Of the 4,696 total population in Carbonear, the largest gender is female with around 2,520 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,1752,520 -13.69%

Population by Age Characteristics

Carbonear has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 8.80% of the total population. The town median age is 51.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years195 9.00%215 8.50% 9.30%415 8.80%
70 to 74 years180 8.30%220 8.70% 18.18%400 8.50%
60 to 64 years170 7.80%225 8.90% 24.44%395 8.40%
55 to 59 years185 8.50%185 7.30% 0.00%375 8.00%
50 to 54 years150 6.90%165 6.50% 9.09%315 6.70%
45 to 49 years130 6.00%160 6.30% 18.75%290 6.20%
35 to 39 years130 6.00%145 5.80% 10.34%270 5.80%
75 to 79 years110 5.10%160 6.30% 31.25%265 5.60%
10 to 14 years120 5.50%115 4.60% 4.17%240 5.10%
40 to 44 years115 5.30%125 5.00% 8.00%240 5.10%
15 to 19 years100 4.60%125 5.00% 20.00%220 4.70%
25 to 29 years110 5.10%105 4.20% 4.55%215 4.60%
20 to 24 years110 5.10%105 4.20% 4.55%210 4.50%
30 to 34 years85 3.90%120 4.80% 29.17%200 4.30%
5 to 9 years85 3.90%100 4.00% 15.00%190 4.00%
0 to 4 years95 4.40%80 3.20% 15.79%180 3.80%
80 to 84 years70 3.20%85 3.40% 17.65%155 3.30%
85 years and over35 1.60%85 3.40% 58.82%115 2.40%
85 to 89 years25 1.10%55 2.20% 54.55%75 1.60%
Median age of the population50 50.00%53 52.80% 3.79%52 51.60%
Average age of the population46 46.30%49 48.70% 4.11%48 47.60%

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 58.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.90% and 12.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over27.10%30.20%28.90%
0 to 14 years14.00%11.90%12.90%

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Population of Carbonear by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Carbonear is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Carbonear 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 37.00% of the total population, followed by Canadian (32.22%), Irish (21.89%), Newfoundlander (8.78%), and Scottish (5.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), British Isles, Inuit, French, and Filipino.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English34.99%38.49%37.00%
Canadian32.15%32.22%32.22%
Irish22.22%21.55%21.89%
Newfoundlander9.46%7.74%8.78%
Scottish5.91%4.18%5.00%
Caucasian (White)3.78%4.81%4.33%
British Isles3.07%3.97%3.56%
Inuit3.55%2.51%3.00%
French2.36%1.67%2.00%
Filipino1.18%1.67%1.44%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,785 of Carbonear's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.25% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.50%, 5.15%, and 1.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons80519.20%
1 person68016.25%
3 persons3157.50%
4 persons2155.15%
5 or more persons701.65%

Income in Carbonear

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Carbonear is $32,400.

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 Carbonear population or around 3,630 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 2,615 and 1,390 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Carbonear's median household income is $56,800, 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 Carbonear

This data sheds light on the distribution of Carbonear 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.

56.45% or most of the Carbonear population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 9.50% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,6401,8103,45556.45%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate7959301,72527.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree5055651,07016.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher1803905759.50%

Employment in Carbonear

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Carbonear. 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 9.92% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate39.06%
Unemployment rate9.92%

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 Carbonear's population (around 57.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 65 men and 60 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 125.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed6560125

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Carbonear has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (22%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 15%, followed by Construction at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade18523522%
Health care and social assistance3526015%
Construction2151512%
Transportation and warehousing90407%
Accommodation and food services40957%
Manufacturing75355%
Other services (except public administration)45505%
Public administration40605%
Professional, scientific and technical services35303%
Educational services15453%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting35203%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services30203%
Wholesale trade35102%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2501%
Utilities1001%
Finance and insurance0151%
Information and cultural industries001%
Real estate and rental and leasing1001%
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 work4406651,10572.00%
No fixed workplace address2409032521.20%
Worked at home45551006.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Carbonear 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 minutes66.20%
60 minutes and over14.60%
15 to 29 minutes14.30%
30 to 44 minutes3.10%
45 to 59 minutes1.40%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
55.07%
Married or living common-law
44.93%

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 Carbonear. About 4,550 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
English4,550
French10
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Carbonear is predominantly Christian. About 3,845 of its population is Christian (1,785 males and 1,785 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
Christian85.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%