Miles Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Miles Cove. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 3.98 km2. The town has a population density of 24.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Miles Cove town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Miles Cove on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Miles Cove has a population of around 97 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Miles Cove has decreased by -6.73%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
10497 --6.73%

2026 Population Projection

Miles Cove's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 97 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Miles Cove is around 50 while the female population is around 45.

Of the 97 total population in Miles Cove, the largest gender is male with around 50 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5045 -10.00%

Is Miles Cove a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Miles 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

28.6%
Unemployment rate
13.4 pts above the province
25.0%
Employment rate
22.5 pts below the province
35.0%
Participation rate
21.1 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

60.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
22.5 pts below the province
40.0%
Commute by car
48.9 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
2.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

100.0%
Single-detached houses
27.7 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.00 people
Average household size
0.30people below the province
10.0%
One-person households
17.9 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Miles Cove has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 26.30% of the total population. The town median age is 64.50.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population67 66.50%63 62.80% 6.02%65 64.50%
Average age of the population62 62.00%62 62.00% 0.00%62 62.00%
65 to 69 years10 20.00%10 22.20% 0.00%25 26.30%
60 to 64 years5 10.00%15 33.30% 66.67%20 21.10%
55 to 59 years0 0.00%10 22.20% 100.00%10 10.50%
70 to 74 years5 10.00%5 11.10% 0.00%10 10.50%
75 to 79 years5 10.00%0 0.00% 100.00%10 10.50%
35 to 39 years5 10.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
45 to 49 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 5.30%
50 to 54 years5 10.00%5 11.10% 0.00%5 5.30%
80 to 84 years5 10.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
85 to 89 years5 10.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 5.30%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
5 to 9 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
10 to 14 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
15 to 19 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
25 to 29 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
40 to 44 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 65 years and over age group. The group accounts for 52.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 52.60% and 47.40%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Miles Cove are within the 65 years and over age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years0.00%0.00%0.00%

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Population of Miles Cove by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Miles Cove is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Miles 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 Canadian, which accounts for 35.00% of the total population, followed by English (30.00%), Newfoundlander (25.00%), Costa Rican (0.00%), and African Nova Scotian (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Malagasy, Kashmiri, Singaporean, Karen, and Edo.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian33.33%25.00%35.00%
English25.00%25.00%30.00%
Newfoundlander16.67%25.00%25.00%
Costa Rican0.00%0.00%0.00%
African Nova Scotian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Malagasy0.00%0.00%0.00%
Kashmiri0.00%0.00%0.00%
Singaporean0.00%0.00%0.00%
Karen0.00%0.00%0.00%
Edo0.00%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 Miles Cove's population profile.

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

The top countries of origin for Miles 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 50 of Miles Cove's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 35.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 5.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.00%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3535.00%
1 person55.00%
3 persons55.00%
4 persons00.00%
5 or more persons00.00%

Income in Miles Cove

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Miles 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 Miles 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 Miles Cove's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Miles 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 Miles Cove

This data sheds light on the distribution of Miles 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.

50.60% or most of the Miles Cove population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 31.75% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 20.20% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
No certificate, diploma or degree40408550.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate0355031.75%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree3503520.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

Below national average 0.0% of Miles Cove's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Miles Cove

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Miles 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 10.00% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate25.00%
Unemployment rate10.00%

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 Miles Cove's population (around 66.70%) 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 Miles Cove industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Miles Cove is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Miles Cove has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (33%) works in the public administration sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 0%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 0%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration10033%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Miles Cove: Public administration (33%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)

Top occupation categories in Miles Cove: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (33%), Legislative and senior management occupations (0%), Business, finance and administration occupations (0%)

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
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%
No fixed workplace address0000.00%
Usual place of work0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Miles 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 minutes60.00%
60 minutes and over40.00%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
77.78%
Married or living common-law
22.22%

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 Miles Cove. About 100 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
English100
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
English95.0%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Miles Cove is predominantly Christian. About 100 of its population is Christian (55 males and 55 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
Christian100.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Miles Cove

According to the 2021 census, Miles Cove has a population of approximately 97 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Miles Cove decreased by 6.73%.

Miles Cove has a population density of approximately 24.30 people per square kilometre.

Miles Cove covers a land area of approximately 3.98 km².

The median age of the population in Miles Cove is 64.50 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Miles Cove is Canadian.

The median household income in Miles Cove is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Miles Cove.

Christian is the predominant religion in Miles 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.