Charlottetown [Labrador], Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Charlottetown [Labrador] census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Charlottetown [Labrador]. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 26.47 km2. The town has a population density of 11.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Charlottetown [Labrador] 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, Charlottetown [Labrador] has a population of around 292 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Charlottetown [Labrador] has increased by ▲ 0.69%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
290292 +0.69%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.14% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population is projected to reach approximately 294 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 11.11 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
29229411.11

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Charlottetown [Labrador] Population Trend & Context

Charlottetown [Labrador] had a 2021 census population of 292 — an increase of 2 (▲ 0.69%) people from the 290 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has remained relatively stable over this period, reflecting broader trends in mid-sized Newfoundland and Labrador towns. The town's median age of 49.2 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.

Population By Genders

The male population of Charlottetown [Labrador] is around 145 while the female population is around 150.

Of the 292 total population in Charlottetown [Labrador], the largest gender is female with around 150 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
145150 +3.33%

Is Charlottetown [Labrador] a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Charlottetown [Labrador] 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

40.0%
Unemployment rate
24.8 pts above the province
36.0%
Employment rate
11.5 pts below the province
60.0%
Participation rate
3.9 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$89,000
Median household income
$17,500 above the province
8.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
7.2 pts below the province

Commute

81.3%
Commute under 30 minutes
1.2 pts below the province
75.0%
Commute by car
13.9 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
2.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

87.0%
Single-detached houses
14.7 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.60 people
Average household size
0.30people above the province
13.0%
One-person households
14.9 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Charlottetown [Labrador] Population Compared to Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador's population in 2021 was 510,550, spread across the area. Here's how Charlottetown [Labrador] compares to the town's key indicators:

IndicatorCharlottetown [Labrador]Newfoundland and Labrador
Median household income$89,000$71,500
Unemployment rate40.0%15.2%
Median age49.248.4
Bachelor's degree or higher6.0%18.7%
Immigrants (%)0.0%2.8%

Population by Age Characteristics

Charlottetown [Labrador] has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 11.90% of the total population. The town median age is 49.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

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 67.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 16.90% and 13.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years65.50%70.00%67.80%
65 years and over25.00%30.00%50.00%
0 to 14 years25.00%15.00%40.00%
65 years and over17.20%20.00%16.90%
0 to 14 years17.20%10.00%13.60%

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Population of Charlottetown [Labrador] by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Charlottetown [Labrador] is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Charlottetown [Labrador] is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Charlottetown [Labrador] are Inuit, which accounts for 49.15% of the total population, followed by European (18.64%), English (16.95%), Canadian (8.47%), and Scottish (6.78%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Charlottetown [Labrador] include Newfoundlander, Irish, Japanese, South Asian, and Mi'kmaq.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Inuit51.72%48.28%49.15%
European17.24%20.69%18.64%
English17.24%17.24%16.95%
Canadian6.90%6.90%8.47%
Scottish10.34%6.90%6.78%
Newfoundlander6.90%0.00%5.08%
Irish0.00%6.90%3.39%
Japanese0.00%0.00%0.00%
South Asian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Mi'kmaq6.90%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Charlottetown [Labrador]

About 84.48% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population (245 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 15.52% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 15 people (5.20% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
84.48%
Non-Indigenous identity
15.52%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population profile.

About 0.0% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Charlottetown [Labrador]'s immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

100.0% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s residents (295 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 100.0% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 100 of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.75% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 15.20% of the population. 1 person, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.50%, 4.35%, and 2.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons5021.75%
3 persons3515.20%
1 person156.50%
4 persons104.35%
5 or more persons52.15%

Family and Household Structure in Charlottetown [Labrador]

Of census families in Charlottetown [Labrador], 85.0% are couple families and 15.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.7 people.

Couple families
85.00%
One-parent families
15.00%

13.6% of households in Charlottetown [Labrador] are one-person households, 72.7% are couple-family households, 13.6% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households1513.6%
Couple-family households8072.7%
One-parent-family households1513.6%
Multigenerational households00.0%

Income in Charlottetown [Labrador]

Analyzing income distribution in Charlottetown [Labrador] can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Charlottetown [Labrador] is $39,600.

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 Charlottetown [Labrador] population or around 75 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 35 and 15 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Charlottetown [Labrador]'s median household income is $89,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Charlottetown [Labrador]'s median household income is 5,000 dollars above 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 Charlottetown [Labrador]

This data sheds light on the distribution of Charlottetown [Labrador] 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.

47.10% or most of the Charlottetown [Labrador] population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 23.50% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree40408047.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate15355029.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree25104023.50%

Below national average 5.9% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Charlottetown [Labrador]

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Charlottetown [Labrador]. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Charlottetown [Labrador] is at 40.00% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate36.00%
Unemployment rate40.00%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Charlottetown [Labrador], 16.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 60.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 24.0% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time4016.0%
Worked part year and/or part time15060.0%
Did not work6024.0%

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 Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population (around 56.70%) are working temporary position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 10 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 20.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed101020

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Charlottetown [Labrador] has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (27%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 17%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting301027%
Manufacturing151017%
Health care and social assistance01010%
Public administration101010%
Educational services10107%
Accommodation and food services0107%
Construction1007%
Transportation and warehousing007%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade0100%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Charlottetown [Labrador] residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Charlottetown [Labrador]: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (27%), Manufacturing (17%), Health care and social assistance (10%)

Top occupation categories in Charlottetown [Labrador]: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (23%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (23%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (13%)

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 work25355561.10%
No fixed workplace address15102022.20%
Worked at home1001011.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Charlottetown [Labrador] 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 Charlottetown [Labrador] residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Charlottetown [Labrador] 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 minutes68.80%
60 minutes and over18.80%
15 to 29 minutes12.50%
45 to 59 minutes12.50%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Charlottetown [Labrador] shed 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 Charlottetown [Labrador]'s changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
68.00%
Married or living common-law
32.00%

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 Charlottetown [Labrador]. About 290 people living in the town speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English290
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 1.7% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 100.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only290100.0%
French only00.0%
English and French51.7%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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

Charlottetown [Labrador] is predominantly Christian. About 270 of its population is Christian (140 males and 130 females).

The second largest religion in the town 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
Christian93.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlottetown [Labrador]

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Charlottetown [Labrador] has a population of 292 people, making it the 179th town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population increased slightly from 290 in 2016, an increase of 2 people or 0.69%. The town has a population density of 11.0 people per km² across a land area of 26.47 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population grew by 0.69% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 290 to 292 people, a gain of 2 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Newfoundland and Labrador towns during this period. The median age of 49.20 years suggests an aging population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (13.0%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Charlottetown [Labrador] has a population density of approximately 11.00 people per square kilometre.

Charlottetown [Labrador] covers a land area of approximately 26.47 km².

The median age of the population in Charlottetown [Labrador] is 49.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Charlottetown [Labrador] is Inuit.

The median household income in Charlottetown [Labrador] is $89,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Charlottetown [Labrador].

Christian is the predominant religion in Charlottetown [Labrador].

According to the 2021 Census, 84.5% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

100.0% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 15.0% of census families in Charlottetown [Labrador], according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Charlottetown [Labrador], per the 2021 Census.

1.7% of Charlottetown [Labrador]'s population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.

Of the population aged 15 and over in Charlottetown [Labrador], 16.0% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.

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.