Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Irishtown-Summerside has a population of around 1,260 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Irishtown-Summerside has decreased by ▼ -11.14%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,418 | 1,260 | --11.14% |
2026 Population Projection
Irishtown-Summerside's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 1,260 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Irishtown-Summerside Population Trend & Context
Irishtown-Summerside had a 2021 census population of 1,260 — a decline of 158 (▼ 11.14%) people from the 1,418 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has declined noticeably over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing Newfoundland and Labrador towns. The town's median age of 51.6 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.
Population By Genders
The male population of Irishtown-Summerside is around 635 while the female population is around 630.
Of the 1,260 total population in Irishtown-Summerside, the largest gender is male with around 635 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 635 | 630 | -0.79% |
Is Irishtown-Summerside a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Irishtown-Summerside 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
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Irishtown-Summerside Population Compared to Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador's population in 2021 was 510,550, spread across the area. Here's how Irishtown-Summerside compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Irishtown-Summerside | Newfoundland and Labrador |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,500 | $71,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 16.7% | 15.2% |
| Median age | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 18.7% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.9% | 2.8% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Irishtown-Summerside has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 9.50% of the total population. The town median age is 51.60.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 years | 70 11.00% | 50 7.90% | 28.57% | 120 9.50% |
| 60 to 64 years | 50 7.90% | 65 10.30% | 23.08% | 115 9.10% |
| 50 to 54 years | 50 7.90% | 55 8.70% | 9.09% | 105 8.30% |
| 70 to 74 years | 55 8.70% | 45 7.10% | 18.18% | 100 7.90% |
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 59.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.20% and 12.30%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Irishtown-Summerside are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 59.10% | 59.50% | 59.50% |
| 65 years and over | 28.30% | 27.80% | 28.20% |
| 0 to 14 years | 12.60% | 11.90% | 12.30% |
Population of Irishtown-Summerside by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Irishtown-Summerside is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Irishtown-Summerside is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Irishtown-Summerside are English, which accounts for 32.00% of the total population, followed by Canadian (23.56%), Mi'kmaq (19.11%), Irish (16.89%), and Qalipu Mi'kmaq (10.22%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Irishtown-Summerside include First Nations (North American Indian), Newfoundlander, Scottish, French, and Caucasian (White).
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 34.48% | 30.00% | 32.00% |
| Canadian | 18.97% | 27.27% | 23.56% |
| Mi'kmaq | 18.97% | 19.09% | 19.11% |
| Irish | 17.24% | 16.36% | 16.89% |
| Qalipu Mi'kmaq | 9.48% | 11.82% | 10.22% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 12.07% | 8.18% | 9.78% |
| Newfoundlander | 6.90% | 8.18% | 7.56% |
| Scottish | 6.03% | 3.64% | 5.33% |
| French | 1.72% | 8.18% | 4.89% |
| Caucasian (White) | 5.17% | 3.64% | 4.44% |
Indigenous Identity in Irishtown-Summerside
About 33.19% of Irishtown-Summerside's population (375 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 66.81% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 290 people (25.80% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Irishtown-Summerside's population profile.
About 0.9% of Irishtown-Summerside's population are immigrants (10 people).
The top countries of origin for Irishtown-Summerside's immigrant population are India (0), Pakistan (0), Sri Lanka (0), Brazil (0), Colombia (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 |
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
100.0% of Irishtown-Summerside's residents (1,125 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.9% are second generation, and 98.7% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 525 of Irishtown-Summerside's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 22.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.25% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.95%, 5.20%, and 1.90%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 235 | 22.15% |
| 1 person | 130 | 12.25% |
| 3 persons | 95 | 8.95% |
| 4 persons | 55 | 5.20% |
| 5 or more persons | 20 | 1.90% |
Family and Household Structure in Irishtown-Summerside
Of census families in Irishtown-Summerside, 87.2% are couple families and 12.8% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.6 people.
23.4% of households in Irishtown-Summerside are one-person households, 58.9% are couple-family households, 7.5% are one-parent-family households, and 2.8% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 125 | 23.4% |
| Couple-family households | 315 | 58.9% |
| One-parent-family households | 40 | 7.5% |
| Multigenerational households | 15 | 2.8% |
Income in Irishtown-Summerside
Analyzing income distribution in Irishtown-Summerside can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Irishtown-Summerside is $33,200.
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 Irishtown-Summerside population or around 200 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 140 and 120 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Irishtown-Summerside's median household income is $69,500, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Irishtown-Summerside's median household income is 14,500 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 Irishtown-Summerside
This data sheds light on the distribution of Irishtown-Summerside 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.
67.20% or most of the Irishtown-Summerside population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 20.80% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 200 | 225 | 420 | 67.20% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 80 | 55 | 130 | 20.80% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 35 | 35 | 70 | 11.20% |
Below national average 8.8% of Irishtown-Summerside's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Irishtown-Summerside
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Irishtown-Summerside. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Irishtown-Summerside is at 16.67% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 45.23% |
| Unemployment rate | 16.67% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Irishtown-Summerside, 28.1% worked full year full time in the reference year, 28.6% worked part year and/or part time, and 43.2% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 280 | 28.1% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 285 | 28.6% |
| Did not work | 430 | 43.2% |
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 Irishtown-Summerside's population (around 72.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 20 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 20 | 15 | 35 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Irishtown-Summerside industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Irishtown-Summerside is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Irishtown-Summerside has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 14%, followed by Construction at 11%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 100 | 24% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 45 | 14% |
| Construction | 60 | 0 | 11% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 15 | 8% |
| Public administration | 15 | 20 | 8% |
| Educational services | 25 | 20 | 7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 10 | 7% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 20 | 0 | 4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 0 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 0 | 3% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 10 | 3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0 | 2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 0 | 2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Irishtown-Summerside residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Irishtown-Summerside: Health care and social assistance (24%), Retail trade (14%), Construction (11%)
Top occupation categories in Irishtown-Summerside: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (27%), Sales and service occupations (21%), Business, finance and administration occupations (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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 150 | 190 | 340 | 75.60% |
| No fixed workplace address | 65 | 25 | 85 | 18.90% |
| Worked at home | 10 | 10 | 20 | 4.40% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Irishtown-Summerside 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 Irishtown-Summerside residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Irishtown-Summerside 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 67.10% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 17.60% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 12.90% |
| 60 minutes and over | 3.50% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Irishtown-Summerside shed 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 Irishtown-Summerside's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Irishtown-Summerside. About 1,210 people living in the town speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 1,210 |
| French | 5 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 2.0% of Irishtown-Summerside's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 98.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,195 | 98.0% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 25 | 2.0% |
| Neither English nor French | 0 | 0.0% |
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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 99.2% | 99.6% |
| French | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Non-official languages | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Religion
Irishtown-Summerside is predominantly Christian. About 985 of its population is Christian (500 males and 485 females).
The second largest religion in the town 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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 87.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Irishtown-Summerside
Community Centres
Nearest Towns to Irishtown-Summerside
- Mount Moriah 6.2 km · 700 people
- Meadows 6.6 km · 404 people
- Hughes Brook 6.7 km · 236 people
- Massey Drive 7.9 km · 1,606 people
- Gillams 8.0 km · 506 people
- Steady Brook 11.6 km · 416 people
- Humber Arm South 12.8 km · 1,537 people
- McIvers 15.0 km · 575 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Irishtown-Summerside
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Irishtown-Summerside has a population of 1,260 people, making it the 55th town in Newfoundland and Labrador. The population declined significantly from 1,418 in 2016, a decrease of 158 people or 11.14%. The town has a population density of 106.0 people per km² across a land area of 11.88 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Irishtown-Summerside's population declined by 11.14% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 1,418 to 1,260 people, a loss of 158 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Newfoundland and Labrador towns during this period. The median age of 51.60 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Irishtown-Summerside has a population density of approximately 106.00 people per square kilometre.
Irishtown-Summerside covers a land area of approximately 11.88 km².
The median age of the population in Irishtown-Summerside is 51.60 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Irishtown-Summerside is English.
The median household income in Irishtown-Summerside is $69,500, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Irishtown-Summerside.
Christian is the predominant religion in Irishtown-Summerside.
According to the 2021 Census, 33.3% of Irishtown-Summerside's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
100.0% of Irishtown-Summerside's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 12.8% of census families in Irishtown-Summerside, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 2.8% of all households in Irishtown-Summerside, per the 2021 Census.
2.0% of Irishtown-Summerside's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in Irishtown-Summerside, 28.1% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
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.