Flower’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Flower’s Cove census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Flower’s Cove. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 6.77 km2. The town has a population density of 40.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Flower’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, Flower’s Cove has a population of around 272 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Flower’s Cove has increased by 0.74%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
270272 +0.74%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.15% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Flower’s Cove's population is projected to reach approximately 274 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 40.47 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
27227440.47

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.

Population By Genders

The male population of Flower’s Cove is around 105 while the female population is around 165.

Of the 272 total population in Flower’s Cove, the largest gender is female with around 165 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
105165 +36.36%

Is Flower’s Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Flower’s Cove 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

14.3%
Unemployment rate
0.9 pts below the province
28.9%
Employment rate
18.6 pts below the province
36.8%
Participation rate
19.3 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$71,500 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
15.2 pts below the province

Commute

30.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
52.5 pts below the province
80.0%
Commute by car
8.9 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
2.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

91.3%
Single-detached houses
19.0 pts above the province
13.0%
Apartments (any building size)
5.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.00 people
Average household size
0.30people below the province
33.3%
One-person households
5.4 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Population by Age Characteristics

Flower’s Cove has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 10.90% of the total population. The town median age is 63.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population58 57.60%69 68.50% 16.06%64 63.60%
Average age of the population53 53.20%65 64.80% 16.98%60 60.20%
55 to 59 years15 14.30%15 9.10% 0.00%30 10.90%
50 to 54 years10 9.50%15 9.10% 33.33%25 9.10%
65 to 69 years10 9.50%15 9.10% 33.33%25 9.10%
70 to 74 years10 9.50%15 9.10% 33.33%25 9.10%
75 to 79 years5 4.80%20 12.10% 75.00%25 9.10%
85 years and over0 0.00%25 15.20% 100.00%25 9.10%
60 to 64 years10 9.50%15 9.10% 33.33%20 7.30%
80 to 84 years10 9.50%15 9.10% 33.33%20 7.30%
85 to 89 years0 0.00%20 12.10% 100.00%20 7.30%
20 to 24 years10 9.50%0 0.00% 100.00%15 5.50%
35 to 39 years0 0.00%10 6.10% 100.00%10 3.60%
45 to 49 years5 4.80%0 0.00% 100.00%10 3.60%
85 years and over0 0.00%15 15.20% 98.68%9 9.10%
5 to 9 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 1.80%
10 to 14 years5 4.80%0 0.00% 100.00%5 1.80%
15 to 19 years5 4.80%5 3.00% 0.00%5 1.80%
25 to 29 years10 9.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 1.80%
30 to 34 years5 4.80%5 3.00% 0.00%5 1.80%

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 47.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 47.30% and 47.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years4.80%3.00%3.60%

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Population of Flower’s Cove by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Flower’s Cove is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Flower’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 English, which accounts for 38.10% of the total population, followed by Canadian (26.19%), Irish (9.52%), Newfoundlander (4.76%), and Singaporean (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Karen, Edo, Tajik, Amhara, and Paraguayan.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English33.33%46.15%38.10%
Canadian33.33%23.08%26.19%
Irish13.33%11.54%9.52%
Newfoundlander0.00%0.00%4.76%
Singaporean0.00%0.00%0.00%
Karen0.00%0.00%0.00%
Edo0.00%0.00%0.00%
Tajik0.00%0.00%0.00%
Amhara0.00%0.00%0.00%
Paraguayan0.00%0.00%0.00%

Immigration Profile

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

About 0.0% of Flower’s Cove's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Flower’s Cove'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

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 105 of Flower’s Cove's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.85% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.35%, 2.10%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons5020.85%
1 person4016.65%
3 persons208.35%
4 persons52.10%
5 or more persons00.00%

Income in Flower’s Cove

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Flower’s Cove is $0.

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 Flower’s Cove population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Flower’s Cove's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Flower’s Cove's median household income is 84,000 dollars below 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 Flower’s Cove

This data sheds light on the distribution of Flower’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.

35.50% or most of the Flower’s Cove population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 32.90% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 31.55% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 11.85% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate25659535.50%
No certificate, diploma or degree505010532.90%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree20608531.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher0203011.85%

Below national average 11.9% of Flower’s Cove's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Flower’s Cove

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Flower’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 5.26% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate28.95%
Unemployment rate5.26%

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 Flower’s Cove's population (around 42.90%) 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 Flower’s Cove industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Flower’s Cove is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Flower’s Cove has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (21%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 21%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 14%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction15021%
Health care and social assistance01521%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting10014%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail 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%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Flower’s Cove residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Flower’s Cove: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (21%), Health care and social assistance (21%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)

Top occupation categories in Flower’s Cove: Natural and applied sciences and related occupations (21%), Health occupations (14%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (14%)

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 work15254072.70%
No fixed workplace address1001018.20%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Flower’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 minutes30.00%
45 to 59 minutes30.00%
60 minutes and over20.00%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
51.92%
Married or living common-law
48.08%

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 Flower’s Cove. About 235 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English235
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor 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
English100.0%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Flower’s Cove is predominantly Christian. About 195 of its population is Christian (70 males and 70 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
Christian95.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Flower’s Cove

According to the 2021 census, Flower’s Cove has a population of approximately 272 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Flower’s Cove increased by 0.74%.

Flower’s Cove has a population density of approximately 40.20 people per square kilometre.

Flower’s Cove covers a land area of approximately 6.77 km².

The median age of the population in Flower’s Cove is 63.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Flower’s Cove is English.

The median household income in Flower’s Cove is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Flower’s Cove.

Christian is the predominant religion in Flower’s Cove.

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.