Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Conception Bay South. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 59.72 km2. The town has a population density of 454.90 people per km2.

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

Conception Bay South on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Conception Bay South has a population of around 27,168 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Conception Bay South has increased by ▲ 3.70%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
26,19927,168 +3.70%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.73% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Conception Bay South's population is projected to reach approximately 28,173 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 471.75 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
27,16828,173471.75

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.

Conception Bay South Population Trend & Context

Conception Bay South is the 2nd-largest town in Newfoundland and Labrador, with a 2021 census population of 27,168 — an increase of 969 (▲ 3.70%) people from the 26,199 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has grown slightly over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Newfoundland and Labrador towns. The town's median age of 43.2 years closely mirrors the national median of 41.9, suggesting a demographic profile in line with the Canadian average.

How does Conception Bay South compare to other Newfoundland and Labrador towns?

Population By Genders

The male population of Conception Bay South is around 13,295 while the female population is around 13,875.

Of the 27,168 total population in Conception Bay South, the largest gender is female with around 13,875 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
13,29513,875 +4.18%

Is Conception Bay South a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Conception Bay South 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

11.0%
Unemployment rate
4.2 pts below the province
57.9%
Employment rate
10.4 pts above the province
65.0%
Participation rate
8.9 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$94,000
Median household income
$22,500 above the province
8.1%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
7.1 pts below the province

Commute

79.5%
Commute under 30 minutes
3.0 pts below the province
93.4%
Commute by car
4.5 pts above the province
0.7%
Commute by public transit
1.3 pts below the province

Housing Character

76.5%
Single-detached houses
4.2 pts above the province
21.1%
Apartments (any building size)
2.9 pts above the province

Household Composition

2.50 people
Average household size
0.20people above the province
21.1%
One-person households
6.8 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Conception Bay South Population Compared to Newfoundland and Labrador

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

IndicatorConception Bay SouthNewfoundland and Labrador
Median household income$94,000$71,500
Unemployment rate11.0%15.2%
Median age43.248.4
Bachelor's degree or higher19.0%18.7%
Immigrants (%)1.5%2.8%

Population by Age Characteristics

Conception Bay South has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.80% of the total population. The town median age is 43.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years1,035 7.80%1,080 7.80% 4.17%2,110 7.80%
50 to 54 years1,020 7.70%1,065 7.70% 4.23%2,080 7.70%
45 to 49 years1,020 7.70%1,055 7.60% 3.32%2,075 7.60%
40 to 44 years875 6.60%1,010 7.30% 13.37%1,885 6.90%
60 to 64 years920 6.90%925 6.70% 0.54%1,845 6.80%
35 to 39 years880 6.60%960 6.90% 8.33%1,840 6.80%
30 to 34 years895 6.70%870 6.30% 2.79%1,770 6.50%
10 to 14 years825 6.20%855 6.20% 3.51%1,685 6.20%
65 to 69 years780 5.90%850 6.10% 8.24%1,630 6.00%
15 to 19 years765 5.80%770 5.50% 0.65%1,540 5.70%
5 to 9 years790 5.90%715 5.20% 9.49%1,505 5.50%
25 to 29 years695 5.20%765 5.50% 9.15%1,460 5.40%
70 to 74 years655 4.90%755 5.40% 13.25%1,415 5.20%
20 to 24 years700 5.30%655 4.70% 6.43%1,350 5.00%
0 to 4 years640 4.80%625 4.50% 2.34%1,265 4.70%
75 to 79 years455 3.40%460 3.30% 1.09%910 3.30%
80 to 84 years210 1.60%260 1.90% 19.23%470 1.70%
85 years and over130 1.00%200 1.40% 35.00%335 1.20%
85 to 89 years100 0.80%120 0.90% 16.67%220 0.80%
90 to 94 years30 0.20%60 0.40% 50.00%95 0.30%
Median age of the population42 42.40%44 43.60% 2.29%43 43.20%

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 66.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 17.50% and 16.40%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population41.30%42.30%41.80%
65 years and over16.80%18.20%17.50%
0 to 14 years17.00%15.90%16.40%

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Population of Conception Bay South by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Conception Bay South is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Conception Bay South 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 Conception Bay South are English, which accounts for 38.90% of the total population, followed by Irish (29.31%), Canadian (27.12%), Scottish (7.63%), and Newfoundlander (6.93%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Conception Bay South include Caucasian (White), French, British Isles, Mi'kmaq, and German.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English37.78%39.97%38.90%
Irish28.34%30.27%29.31%
Canadian27.35%26.90%27.12%
Scottish7.14%8.09%7.63%
Newfoundlander7.22%6.70%6.93%
Caucasian (White)6.34%5.89%6.11%
French4.05%4.14%4.09%
British Isles3.74%3.26%3.50%
Mi'kmaq2.06%1.90%2.00%
German1.68%1.46%1.59%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Conception Bay South's population profile.

About 1.5% of Conception Bay South's population are immigrants (395 people).

The top countries of origin for Conception Bay South's immigrant population are United Kingdom (135), United States of America (45), Philippines (30), Brazil (15), Germany (15).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom135
United States of America45
Philippines30
Brazil15
Germany15

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 8,190 of Conception Bay South's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.75% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.55%, 8.45%, and 2.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons4,01518.75%
1 person2,26010.55%
3 persons2,0509.55%
4 persons1,8058.45%
5 or more persons5802.70%

Income in Conception Bay South

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Conception Bay South is $44,400.

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 Conception Bay South population or around 3,565 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 3,030 and 2,900 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Conception Bay South's median household income is $94,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Conception Bay South's median household income is 10,000 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 Conception Bay South

This data sheds light on the distribution of Conception Bay South 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.

64.70% or most of the Conception Bay South population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 23.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.00% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.30% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree11,06012,60523,66564.70%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate4,6054,4809,09023.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,5454,3906,93519.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree2,3902,0904,47511.30%

Below national average 19.0% of Conception Bay South's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Conception Bay South

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Conception Bay South. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Conception Bay South is at 7.13% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate57.89%
Unemployment rate7.13%

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 Conception Bay South's population (around 70.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 765 men and 520 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,280.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7655201,280

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Conception Bay South has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Public administration at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance2751,82015%
Retail trade80591012%
Public administration73585511%
Construction1,41514011%
Educational services2606606%
Professional, scientific and technical services4654156%
Transportation and warehousing6051655%
Accommodation and food services2404655%
Other services (except public administration)3603405%
Manufacturing4051354%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3851103%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2652003%
Wholesale trade3051003%
Finance and insurance902552%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1051352%
Utilities165552%
Information and cultural industries100801%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting105601%
Real estate and rental and leasing90751%
Management of companies and enterprises0100%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Conception Bay South: Health care and social assistance (15%), -45 Retail trade (12%), Public administration (11%)

Top occupation categories in Conception Bay South: Sales and service occupations (22%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (22%), Business, finance and administration occupations (17%)

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 work4,0554,7008,75567.80%
Worked at home8051,2902,09516.20%
No fixed workplace address1,5354852,02015.70%
Worked outside Canada350400.30%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Conception Bay South 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
15 to 29 minutes49.80%
Less than 15 minutes29.70%
30 to 44 minutes16.10%
60 minutes and over2.90%
45 to 59 minutes1.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Conception Bay Southshed 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 Conception Bay South's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
63.14%
Married or living common-law
36.86%

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 Conception Bay South. About 26,930 people living in the province speak English, 75 people speak French, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English26,930
French75
Neither English nor French10
English and 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
English98.7%99.5%
Non-official languages0.7%0.2%
French0.3%0.1%

Religion

Conception Bay South is predominantly Christian. About 21,890 of its population is Christian (10,525 males and 10,525 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
Christian81.8%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Conception Bay South

Hospitals

Schools

Parks

Places to Visit in Conception Bay South

Museums

Green Spaces in Conception Bay South

NameTypeApprox. Area
Peter Barry Duff Memorial ParkParks9.4 ha
Topsail Beach Rotary ParkParks1.6 ha
Topsail BeachParks0.1 ha
Sgt. Ned Nugent's ParkParks6.3 ha
Chamberlain's ParkParks7.5 ha
Worsley ParkParks1.3 ha
Conception Bay South Community ParkParks2.0 ha
Stoney Hill ParkParks6.7 ha
Topsail Beach Provincial ParkNature Reserves—

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Conception Bay South

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Conception Bay South has a population of 27,168 people, making it the 2nd town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population increased moderately from 26,199 in 2016, an increase of 969 people or 3.70%. The town has a population density of 454.9 people per km² across a land area of 59.72 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Conception Bay South's population grew by 3.70% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 26,199 to 27,168 people, a gain of 969 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Newfoundland and Labrador towns during this period. The median age of 43.20 years suggests a mature, established community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Conception Bay South has a population density of approximately 454.90 people per square kilometre.

Conception Bay South covers a land area of approximately 59.72 km².

The median age of the population in Conception Bay South is 43.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Conception Bay South is English.

The median household income in Conception Bay South is $94,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Conception Bay South.

Christian is the predominant religion in Conception Bay South.

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.