Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Lewisporte. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 36.02 km2. The town has a population density of 91.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Lewisporte 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, Lewisporte has a population of around 3,288 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -3.55%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
3,4093,288 --3.55%

Population By Genders

The male population of Lewisporte is around 1,580 while the female population is around 1,705.

Of the 3,288 total population in Lewisporte, the largest gender is female with around 1,705 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,5801,705 -7.33%

Population by Age Characteristics

Lewisporte has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 9.60% of the total population. The town median age is 55.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
70 to 74 years140 8.90%175 10.30% 20.00%315 9.60%
65 to 69 years140 8.90%165 9.70% 15.15%305 9.30%
60 to 64 years100 6.30%140 8.20% 28.57%245 7.40%
55 to 59 years125 7.90%120 7.00% 4.00%240 7.30%
75 to 79 years110 7.00%120 7.00% 8.33%230 7.00%
45 to 49 years105 6.60%120 7.00% 12.50%220 6.70%
50 to 54 years100 6.30%110 6.50% 9.09%210 6.40%
80 to 84 years85 5.40%100 5.90% 15.00%185 5.60%
40 to 44 years85 5.40%90 5.30% 5.56%175 5.30%
15 to 19 years95 6.00%75 4.40% 21.05%165 5.00%
85 years and over50 3.20%110 6.50% 54.55%165 5.00%
10 to 14 years85 5.40%65 3.80% 23.53%150 4.60%
5 to 9 years70 4.40%60 3.50% 14.29%135 4.10%
35 to 39 years60 3.80%70 4.10% 14.29%130 4.00%
20 to 24 years65 4.10%60 3.50% 7.69%120 3.60%
30 to 34 years50 3.20%60 3.50% 16.67%105 3.20%
0 to 4 years65 4.10%30 1.80% 53.85%95 2.90%
85 to 89 years40 2.50%55 3.20% 27.27%95 2.90%
25 to 29 years50 3.20%45 2.60% 10.00%90 2.70%
90 to 94 years20 1.30%45 2.60% 55.56%60 1.80%
Median age of the population53 53.20%58 58.00% 8.62%56 55.60%

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 51.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 36.50% and 11.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population48.90%53.50%51.30%
65 years and over33.50%39.30%36.50%
0 to 14 years14.20%9.40%11.70%

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Population of Lewisporte by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Lewisporte is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Lewisporte 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 35.41% of the total population, followed by Canadian (27.11%), Irish (11.96%), Caucasian (White) (11.32%), and Newfoundlander (10.05%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include British Isles, Scottish, Mi'kmaq, French, and Inuit.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English35.97%34.98%35.41%
Canadian24.75%29.41%27.11%
Irish12.21%11.76%11.96%
Caucasian (White)10.89%12.07%11.32%
Newfoundlander11.55%8.67%10.05%
British Isles7.59%7.74%7.66%
Scottish6.27%5.88%5.90%
Mi'kmaq3.96%3.41%3.67%
French2.97%3.10%2.87%
Inuit2.31%1.24%1.91%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,120 of Lewisporte's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.25% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.15%, 4.70%, and 1.75%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons66523.25%
1 person37513.10%
3 persons2057.15%
4 persons1354.70%
5 or more persons501.75%

Income in Lewisporte

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Lewisporte is $31,800.

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 Lewisporte population or around 2,500 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 1,850 and 995 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Lewisporte's median household income is $60,800, 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 Lewisporte

This data sheds light on the distribution of Lewisporte 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.

51.10% or most of the Lewisporte population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.05% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.80% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 11.05% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree9601,0752,04051.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate5456601,20529.05%
No certificate, diploma or degree41046587519.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher18525544511.05%

Employment in Lewisporte

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Lewisporte. 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 8.62% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate37.06%
Unemployment rate8.62%

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 Lewisporte's population (around 63.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 60 men and 40 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 100.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed6040100

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Lewisporte has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 13%, followed by Public administration at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance6518020%
Retail trade6510013%
Public administration754010%
Transportation and warehousing105159%
Accommodation and food services30758%
Construction75157%
Educational services30507%
Other services (except public administration)35255%
Finance and insurance15354%
Wholesale trade2503%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services30103%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting15102%
Manufacturing10102%
Real estate and rental and leasing1502%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1501%
Utilities1501%
Professional, scientific and technical services1001%
Arts, entertainment and recreation001%
Information and cultural industries000%
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 work36041077577.10%
No fixed workplace address1003513513.40%
Worked at home4055909.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Lewisporte 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 minutes69.20%
15 to 29 minutes9.30%
30 to 44 minutes7.70%
45 to 59 minutes7.70%
60 minutes and over5.50%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
64.83%
Married or living common-law
35.17%

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 Lewisporte. About 3,220 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English3,220
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Lewisporte is predominantly Christian. About 2,640 of its population is Christian (1,250 males and 1,250 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
Christian84.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%