Flatrock, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Flatrock. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 18.10 km2. The town has a population density of 95.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Flatrock 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, Flatrock has a population of around 1,722 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 2.32%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,6831,722 +2.32%

Population By Genders

The male population of Flatrock is around 845 while the female population is around 880.

Of the 1,722 total population in Flatrock, the largest gender is female with around 880 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
845880 +3.98%

Population by Age Characteristics

Flatrock has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 9.60% of the total population. The town median age is 40.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
35 to 39 years65 7.70%95 10.80% 31.58%165 9.60%
40 to 44 years75 8.90%70 8.00% 6.67%150 8.70%
45 to 49 years65 7.70%65 7.40% 0.00%135 7.80%
5 to 9 years70 8.30%55 6.30% 21.43%125 7.20%
50 to 54 years60 7.10%65 7.40% 7.69%125 7.20%
10 to 14 years60 7.10%60 6.80% 0.00%120 7.00%
55 to 59 years60 7.10%60 6.80% 0.00%120 7.00%
30 to 34 years60 7.10%50 5.70% 16.67%110 6.40%
60 to 64 years55 6.50%55 6.30% 0.00%110 6.40%
0 to 4 years50 5.90%60 6.80% 16.67%105 6.10%
65 to 69 years50 5.90%50 5.70% 0.00%100 5.80%
15 to 19 years45 5.30%40 4.50% 11.11%85 4.90%
20 to 24 years30 3.60%40 4.50% 25.00%75 4.30%
25 to 29 years30 3.60%40 4.50% 25.00%70 4.10%
70 to 74 years30 3.60%30 3.40% 0.00%60 3.50%
75 to 79 years15 1.80%20 2.30% 25.00%40 2.30%
Median age of the population41 40.80%39 39.20% 2.45%40 40.00%
Average age of the population39 38.90%39 38.60% 0.00%39 38.70%
80 to 84 years5 0.60%5 0.60% 0.00%15 0.90%

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 66.70% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 20.30% and 12.80%, respectively.

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

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Population of Flatrock by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Flatrock is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Flatrock 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 Irish, which accounts for 42.31% of the total population, followed by English (37.36%), Canadian (25.27%), French (5.77%), and Caucasian (White) (5.77%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Newfoundlander, Scottish, Norwegian, European, and Christian, n.i.e..

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish45.14%39.68%42.31%
English36.57%38.10%37.36%
Canadian24.57%25.93%25.27%
French8.00%4.23%5.77%
Caucasian (White)5.71%5.29%5.77%
Newfoundlander2.29%5.82%3.85%
Scottish2.29%3.17%3.02%
Norwegian2.86%2.65%2.75%
European2.29%1.59%2.20%
Christian, n.i.e.1.71%1.59%1.92%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 590 of Flatrock's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 17.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 10.55% of the population. 4 persons, 1 person, and 5 or more persons households account for 10.55%, 7.80%, and 3.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons22017.20%
3 persons13510.55%
4 persons13510.55%
1 person1007.80%
5 or more persons403.15%

Income in Flatrock

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Flatrock is $48,800.

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 Flatrock population or around 950 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 905 and 770 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Flatrock's median household income is $115,000, 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 Flatrock

This data sheds light on the distribution of Flatrock 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.

64.15% or most of the Flatrock population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.70% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.80% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7108551,56564.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate36537073029.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher15529545518.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree90701555.80%

Employment in Flatrock

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Flatrock. 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 6.23% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.52%
Unemployment rate6.23%

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 Flatrock's population (around 73.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 45 men and 35 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 80.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed453580

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Flatrock has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the public administration sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 13%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration707015%
Health care and social assistance2010013%
Retail trade406512%
Construction7508%
Educational services20507%
Transportation and warehousing40206%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services40206%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction35105%
Other services (except public administration)15255%
Accommodation and food services10304%
Finance and insurance0304%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting20103%
Manufacturing2503%
Professional, scientific and technical services0203%
Information and cultural industries10102%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10102%
Wholesale trade10102%
Utilities000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
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 work23035058067.40%
No fixed workplace address1252515017.40%
Worked at home2010512514.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Flatrock 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 minutes51.40%
30 to 44 minutes30.10%
Less than 15 minutes11.60%
45 to 59 minutes3.40%
60 minutes and over3.40%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
70.07%
Married or living common-law
29.93%

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 Flatrock. About 1,700 people living in the province speak English, 15 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,700
French15
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Flatrock is predominantly Christian. About 1,505 of its population is Christian (730 males and 730 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
Christian82.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%