Lumsden, Newfoundland and Labrador Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Lumsden. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 19.20 km2. The town has a population density of 27.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Lumsden 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, Lumsden has a population of around 535 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 6.79%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
501535 +6.79%

Population By Genders

The male population of Lumsden is around 270 while the female population is around 265.

Of the 535 total population in Lumsden, the largest gender is male with around 270 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
270265 +1.85%

Population by Age Characteristics

Lumsden has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 10.30% of the total population. The town median age is 52.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years25 9.30%20 7.50% 20.00%55 10.30%
60 to 64 years30 11.10%25 9.40% 16.67%55 10.30%
65 to 69 years30 11.10%30 11.30% 0.00%55 10.30%
Median age of the population53 52.80%53 53.20% 1.88%53 52.80%
Average age of the population47 47.20%49 48.60% 2.06%48 47.90%
50 to 54 years25 9.30%20 7.50% 20.00%40 7.50%
40 to 44 years15 5.60%20 7.50% 25.00%35 6.50%
15 to 19 years10 3.70%20 7.50% 50.00%30 5.60%
45 to 49 years15 5.60%15 5.70% 0.00%30 5.60%
70 to 74 years15 5.60%15 5.70% 0.00%30 5.60%
75 to 79 years10 3.70%20 7.50% 50.00%30 5.60%
0 to 4 years10 3.70%10 3.80% 0.00%25 4.70%
10 to 14 years20 7.40%10 3.80% 50.00%25 4.70%
30 to 34 years10 3.70%10 3.80% 0.00%25 4.70%
35 to 39 years10 3.70%15 5.70% 33.33%25 4.70%
5 to 9 years15 5.60%10 3.80% 33.33%20 3.70%
20 to 24 years10 3.70%5 1.90% 50.00%20 3.70%
25 to 29 years5 1.90%10 3.80% 50.00%15 2.80%
80 to 84 years10 3.70%10 3.80% 0.00%15 2.80%

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 59.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.10% and 13.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Lumsden by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Lumsden is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Lumsden 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 Canadian, which accounts for 46.79% of the total population, followed by English (22.94%), Newfoundlander (13.76%), Caucasian (White) (8.26%), and British Isles (5.50%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include European, Irish, American, Welsh, and Scottish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian45.76%46.00%46.79%
English20.34%26.00%22.94%
Newfoundlander15.25%12.00%13.76%
Caucasian (White)11.86%4.00%8.26%
British Isles5.08%6.00%5.50%
European5.08%6.00%4.59%
Irish3.39%4.00%3.67%
American0.00%4.00%2.75%
Welsh3.39%0.00%1.83%
Scottish0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 225 of Lumsden's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 24.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 8.90% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.90%, 6.65%, and 1.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons11024.45%
1 person408.90%
3 persons408.90%
4 persons306.65%
5 or more persons51.10%

Income in Lumsden

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Lumsden is $37,600.

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 Lumsden population or around 400 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 380 and 190 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Lumsden's median household income is $73,000, 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 Lumsden

This data sheds light on the distribution of Lumsden 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.

47.90% or most of the Lumsden population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.90% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 20.70% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.25% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree18017035047.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate11512023029.90%
No certificate, diploma or degree1007017020.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher25457510.25%

Employment in Lumsden

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Lumsden. 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 11.00% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate39.00%
Unemployment rate11.00%

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 Lumsden's population (around 57.10%) are working temporary position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 30 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 30.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed30030

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Lumsden has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 16%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting501025%
Manufacturing202016%
Health care and social assistance03012%
Transportation and warehousing15010%
Educational services0158%
Construction1506%
Retail trade0106%
Accommodation and food services0106%
Other services (except public administration)0106%
Public administration1006%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
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%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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 work408012061.50%
No fixed workplace address65107538.50%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Lumsden 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 minutes55.30%
15 to 29 minutes31.60%
30 to 44 minutes18.40%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
70.97%
Married or living common-law
29.03%

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 Lumsden. About 535 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak Neither English nor French, 0 people speak French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English535
Neither English nor French0
French0
English and French0

Religion

Lumsden is predominantly Christian. About 400 of its population is Christian (200 males and 200 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
Christian74.1%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%
Buddhist0.0%