Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 21.19 km2. The town has a population density of 50.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview 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, Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview has a population of around 1,065 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview has decreased by -0.19%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,0671,065 --0.19%

2026 Population Projection

Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 1,065 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview is around 520 while the female population is around 545.

Of the 1,065 total population in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview, the largest gender is female with around 545 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
520545 -4.59%

Is Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview 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

17.1%
Unemployment rate
1.9 pts above the province
45.3%
Employment rate
2.2 pts below the province
55.3%
Participation rate
0.8 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$78,000
Median household income
$6,500 above the province
8.8%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
6.4 pts below the province

Commute

45.5%
Commute under 30 minutes
37.0 pts below the province
94.8%
Commute by car
5.9 pts above the province
2.6%
Commute by public transit
0.6 pts above the province

Housing Character

94.6%
Single-detached houses
22.3 pts above the province
4.3%
Apartments (any building size)
13.9 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.30 people
Average household size
About the same as the province
25.8%
One-person households
2.1 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 10.80% of the total population. The town median age is 52.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years50 9.60%65 11.90% 23.08%115 10.80%
55 to 59 years60 11.50%50 9.20% 16.67%110 10.30%
60 to 64 years55 10.60%40 7.30% 27.27%100 9.40%
70 to 74 years45 8.70%45 8.30% 0.00%90 8.50%
45 to 49 years45 8.70%40 7.30% 11.11%80 7.50%
50 to 54 years35 6.70%40 7.30% 12.50%75 7.00%
15 to 19 years35 6.70%25 4.60% 28.57%60 5.60%
40 to 44 years30 5.80%30 5.50% 0.00%60 5.60%
Median age of the population52 52.00%54 53.60% 1.87%53 52.80%
5 to 9 years25 4.80%25 4.60% 0.00%50 4.70%
10 to 14 years20 3.80%30 5.50% 33.33%50 4.70%
Average age of the population47 47.40%49 48.70% 2.05%48 48.10%
30 to 34 years20 3.80%25 4.60% 20.00%45 4.20%
20 to 24 years25 4.80%20 3.70% 20.00%40 3.80%
35 to 39 years20 3.80%20 3.70% 0.00%40 3.80%
75 to 79 years20 3.80%20 3.70% 0.00%35 3.30%
0 to 4 years10 1.90%20 3.70% 50.00%30 2.80%
25 to 29 years15 2.90%15 2.80% 0.00%30 2.80%
80 to 84 years5 1.00%20 3.70% 75.00%25 2.30%
85 years and over10 1.90%20 3.70% 50.00%25 2.30%

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 60.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.70% and 12.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years10.60%12.80%12.20%

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Population of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview 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 56.34% of the total population, followed by English (33.80%), Canadian (19.72%), French (7.51%), and European (4.69%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), Scottish, Mi'kmaq, Newfoundlander, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish53.33%60.19%56.34%
English33.33%34.26%33.80%
Canadian21.90%16.67%19.72%
French4.76%10.19%7.51%
European5.71%3.70%4.69%
Caucasian (White)3.81%3.70%3.76%
Scottish3.81%2.78%2.82%
Mi'kmaq1.90%2.78%2.35%
Newfoundlander1.90%0.00%1.41%
British Isles0.00%0.00%0.94%

Immigration Profile

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

About 1.4% of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's population are immigrants (15 people).

The top countries of origin for Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview'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 440 of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.95% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.90% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.55%, 6.45%, and 2.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons19520.95%
1 person12012.90%
3 persons707.55%
4 persons606.45%
5 or more persons202.15%

Income in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview

Analyzing income distribution in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview is $40,000.

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 Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview population or around 120 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 105 and 100 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's median household income is $78,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's median household income is 6,000 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 Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview

This data sheds light on the distribution of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview 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.

67.70% or most of the Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 22.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 12.80% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.45% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree5154851,00567.70%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate14020034022.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher5513519012.80%
No certificate, diploma or degree95551559.45%

Below national average 12.8% of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview. 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 9.47% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate45.26%
Unemployment rate9.47%

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 Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's population (around 53.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 15 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 25.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed151025

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the construction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 14%, followed by Public administration at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction75014%
Health care and social assistance107014%
Public administration253511%
Educational services04010%
Other services (except public administration)25158%
Retail trade10257%
Manufacturing15105%
Transportation and warehousing2005%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2004%
Accommodation and food services0104%
Wholesale trade1003%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1002%
Utilities1002%
Real estate and rental and leasing002%
Professional, scientific and technical services002%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1002%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview: Construction (14%), Health care and social assistance (14%), Public administration (11%)

Top occupation categories in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (30%), Business, finance and administration occupations (17%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (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 work14018532575.60%
No fixed workplace address5005512.80%
Worked at home0355011.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview 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 Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview 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 minutes29.90%
45 to 59 minutes24.70%
30 to 44 minutes23.40%
15 to 29 minutes15.60%
60 minutes and over5.20%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeviewshed 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 Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
59.57%
Married or living common-law
40.43%

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 Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview. About 1,060 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
English1,060
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
English99.1%100.0%
Non-official languages0.5%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview is predominantly Christian. About 955 of its population is Christian (480 males and 480 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Muslim, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian89.7%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%
Buddhist0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview

According to the 2021 census, Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview has a population of approximately 1,065 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview decreased by 0.19%.

Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview has a population density of approximately 50.30 people per square kilometre.

Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview covers a land area of approximately 21.19 km².

The median age of the population in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview is 52.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview is Irish.

The median household income in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview is $78,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview.

Christian is the predominant religion in Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview.

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.