Cox’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Cox’s Cove. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 7.23 km2. The town has a population density of 91.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Cox’s Cove 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, Cox’s Cove has a population of around 664 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -3.49%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
688664 --3.49%

Population By Genders

The male population of Cox’s Cove is around 320 while the female population is around 340.

Of the 664 total population in Cox’s Cove, the largest gender is female with around 340 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
320340 -5.88%

Population by Age Characteristics

Cox’s Cove has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 12.00% of the total population. The town median age is 55.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years45 14.10%40 11.80% 11.11%80 12.00%
60 to 64 years35 10.90%35 10.30% 0.00%75 11.30%
65 to 69 years25 7.80%45 13.20% 44.44%70 10.50%
Median age of the population56 55.60%56 55.60% 0.00%56 55.60%
Average age of the population49 49.00%49 49.40% 0.00%49 49.20%
45 to 49 years20 6.30%25 7.40% 20.00%45 6.80%
70 to 74 years25 7.80%15 4.40% 40.00%45 6.80%
10 to 14 years20 6.30%25 7.40% 20.00%40 6.00%
15 to 19 years20 6.30%20 5.90% 0.00%40 6.00%
40 to 44 years15 4.70%25 7.40% 40.00%40 6.00%
75 to 79 years15 4.70%20 5.90% 25.00%40 6.00%
50 to 54 years15 4.70%20 5.90% 25.00%35 5.30%
20 to 24 years15 4.70%5 1.50% 66.67%25 3.80%
35 to 39 years15 4.70%10 2.90% 33.33%25 3.80%
5 to 9 years15 4.70%5 1.50% 66.67%20 3.00%
25 to 29 years10 3.10%10 2.90% 0.00%20 3.00%
30 to 34 years5 1.60%15 4.40% 66.67%20 3.00%
80 to 84 years10 3.10%10 2.90% 0.00%20 3.00%
0 to 4 years5 1.60%10 2.90% 50.00%10 1.50%

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 60.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.80% and 11.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Cox’s Cove by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Cox’s Cove is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Cox’s Cove 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 32.28% of the total population, followed by English (16.54%), Qalipu Mi'kmaq (15.75%), First Nations (North American Indian) (14.17%), and Irish (11.81%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Mi'kmaq, Newfoundlander, French, Caucasian (White), and North American Indigenous.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian26.67%36.36%32.28%
English21.67%12.12%16.54%
Qalipu Mi'kmaq13.33%16.67%15.75%
First Nations (North American Indian)13.33%15.15%14.17%
Irish16.67%7.58%11.81%
Mi'kmaq5.00%16.67%11.02%
Newfoundlander10.00%9.09%9.45%
French5.00%9.09%7.09%
Caucasian (White)3.33%3.03%2.36%
North American Indigenous3.33%0.00%2.36%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 295 of Cox’s Cove's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.75% 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 6.55%, 4.10%, and 1.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons14523.75%
1 person7512.30%
3 persons406.55%
4 persons254.10%
5 or more persons101.65%

Income in Cox’s Cove

Analyzing income distribution in Cox’s Cove can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Cox’s Cove is $30,000.

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 Cox’s Cove population or around 640 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 455 and 145 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Cox’s Cove's median household income is $53,200, 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 Cox’s Cove

This data sheds light on the distribution of Cox’s Cove 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.

45.55% or most of the Cox’s Cove population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 30.55% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 23.85% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 5.40% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
No certificate, diploma or degree20020041045.55%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree12513525530.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate10511021023.85%
Bachelor's degree or higher1030455.40%

Employment in Cox’s Cove

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Cox’s Cove. 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 9.91% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate30.63%
Unemployment rate9.91%

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 Cox’s Cove's population (around 54.50%) are working temporary position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 0.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Cox’s Cove has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (27%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 25%, followed by Construction at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance05027%
Manufacturing302525%
Construction25011%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting20109%
Educational services1007%
Retail trade1005%
Other services (except public administration)1005%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Public administration000%

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 work457011569.70%
No fixed workplace address30155030.30%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Cox’s Cove 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 Cox’s Cove residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Cox’s Cove 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 minutes34.40%
45 to 59 minutes25.00%
60 minutes and over21.90%
30 to 44 minutes12.50%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Cox’s Coveshed 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 Cox’s Cove's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
64.41%
Married or living common-law
35.59%

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 Cox’s Cove. About 660 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English660
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Cox’s Cove is predominantly Christian. About 580 of its population is Christian (265 males and 265 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
Christian92.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%