Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Deer Lake. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 73.26 km2. The town has a population density of 66.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Deer Lake 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, Deer Lake has a population of around 4,864 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -7.33%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5,2494,864 --7.33%

Population By Genders

The male population of Deer Lake is around 2,340 while the female population is around 2,525.

Of the 4,864 total population in Deer Lake, the largest gender is female with around 2,525 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,3402,525 -7.33%

Population by Age Characteristics

Deer Lake has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 9.00% of the total population. The town median age is 51.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years205 8.80%235 9.30% 12.77%440 9.00%
60 to 64 years195 8.30%220 8.70% 11.36%415 8.50%
55 to 59 years185 7.90%210 8.30% 11.90%395 8.10%
70 to 74 years175 7.50%180 7.10% 2.78%350 7.20%
50 to 54 years155 6.60%190 7.50% 18.42%345 7.10%
45 to 49 years150 6.40%175 6.90% 14.29%325 6.70%
15 to 19 years135 5.80%135 5.30% 0.00%275 5.70%
75 to 79 years115 4.90%145 5.70% 20.69%265 5.40%
10 to 14 years140 6.00%115 4.60% 17.86%255 5.20%
40 to 44 years115 4.90%130 5.10% 11.54%245 5.00%
5 to 9 years120 5.10%110 4.40% 8.33%230 4.70%
35 to 39 years100 4.30%125 5.00% 20.00%225 4.60%
30 to 34 years100 4.30%115 4.60% 13.04%215 4.40%
25 to 29 years100 4.30%100 4.00% 0.00%205 4.20%
20 to 24 years105 4.50%95 3.80% 9.52%200 4.10%
80 to 84 years85 3.60%95 3.80% 10.53%175 3.60%
0 to 4 years90 3.80%70 2.80% 22.22%160 3.30%
85 years and over60 2.60%75 3.00% 20.00%140 2.90%
85 to 89 years45 1.90%40 1.60% 11.11%85 1.70%
Median age of the population50 50.40%52 52.40% 3.82%52 51.60%
Average age of the population46 46.30%49 48.60% 4.12%48 47.50%

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 58.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.30% and 13.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over27.40%29.10%28.30%
0 to 14 years15.20%11.70%13.30%

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Population of Deer Lake by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Deer Lake is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Deer Lake 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 37.50% of the total population, followed by Canadian (28.05%), Mi'kmaq (8.72%), Irish (8.51%), and Scottish (7.25%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Newfoundlander, French, British Isles, Caucasian (White), and First Nations (North American Indian).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English36.78%38.15%37.50%
Canadian27.31%28.71%28.05%
Mi'kmaq8.37%9.04%8.72%
Irish8.81%8.03%8.51%
Scottish7.27%7.23%7.25%
Newfoundlander5.29%6.22%5.78%
French4.85%6.43%5.67%
British Isles5.07%5.02%5.04%
Caucasian (White)4.85%3.82%4.31%
First Nations (North American Indian)3.52%4.22%3.89%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,645 of Deer Lake's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.80% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.80% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.85%, 5.60%, and 2.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons89020.80%
1 person59013.80%
3 persons3357.85%
4 persons2405.60%
5 or more persons852.00%

Income in Deer Lake

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Deer Lake 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 Deer Lake population or around 3,855 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 2,700 and 1,595 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Deer Lake's median household income is $62,400, 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 Deer Lake

This data sheds light on the distribution of Deer Lake 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.

50.05% or most of the Deer Lake population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.60% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.35% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.75% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,5251,6403,16550.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9401,2402,18033.60%
No certificate, diploma or degree5555851,15016.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher23044067010.75%

Employment in Deer Lake

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Deer Lake. 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 8.12% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate39.76%
Unemployment rate8.12%

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 Deer Lake's population (around 66.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 70 men and 60 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 125.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed7060125

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Deer Lake has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 13%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade12023518%
Health care and social assistance2023513%
Accommodation and food services7015011%
Construction155159%
Transportation and warehousing110458%
Educational services351158%
Public administration90306%
Other services (except public administration)35505%
Professional, scientific and technical services25353%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting40253%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction5503%
Manufacturing35102%
Wholesale trade3502%
Finance and insurance15152%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services10151%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10101%
Information and cultural industries10151%
Real estate and rental and leasing15101%
Utilities1001%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

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 work5007401,24576.10%
No fixed workplace address2008528017.10%
Worked at home55551056.40%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Deer Lake 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 minutes72.80%
15 to 29 minutes11.10%
30 to 44 minutes7.90%
45 to 59 minutes4.30%
60 minutes and over3.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Deer Lakeshed 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 Deer Lake's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
60.78%
Married or living common-law
39.22%

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 Deer Lake. About 4,850 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
English4,850
French10
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Deer Lake is predominantly Christian. About 3,995 of its population is Christian (1,855 males and 1,855 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
Christian83.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%