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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Postville. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.39 km2. The town has a population density of 78.70 people per km2.

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

Postville on the Map

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Postville location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Postville has a population of around 188 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Postville has increased by 6.21%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
177188 +6.21%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.21% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Postville's population is projected to reach approximately 200 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 83.68 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
18820083.68

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Postville is around 90 while the female population is around 95.

Of the 188 total population in Postville, the largest gender is female with around 95 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
9095 +5.26%

Is Postville a Good Place to Live?

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

16.7%
Unemployment rate
1.5 pts above the province
48.3%
Employment rate
0.8 pts above the province
62.1%
Participation rate
6.0 pts above 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

92.9%
Commute under 30 minutes
10.4 pts above the province
50.0%
Commute by car
38.9 pts below the province
14.3%
Commute by public transit
12.3 pts above the province

Housing Character

93.3%
Single-detached houses
21.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.50 people
Average household size
0.20people above the province
20.0%
One-person households
7.9 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Postville has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 10.50% of the total population. The town median age is 45.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population45 45.20%45 45.20% 0.00%45 45.20%
Average age of the population42 42.40%41 40.80% 4.72%42 41.60%
55 to 59 years10 11.10%10 10.50% 0.00%20 10.50%
10 to 14 years10 11.10%5 5.30% 50.00%15 7.90%
45 to 49 years10 11.10%10 10.50% 0.00%15 7.90%
70 to 74 years5 5.60%10 10.50% 50.00%15 7.90%
0 to 4 years5 5.60%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
5 to 9 years5 5.60%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
15 to 19 years0 0.00%5 5.30% 100.00%10 5.30%
20 to 24 years5 5.60%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
25 to 29 years5 5.60%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
30 to 34 years5 5.60%10 10.50% 50.00%10 5.30%
35 to 39 years5 5.60%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
50 to 54 years5 5.60%0 0.00% 100.00%10 5.30%
60 to 64 years5 5.60%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
75 to 79 years10 11.10%5 5.30% 50.00%10 5.30%
40 to 44 years5 5.60%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.60%
65 to 69 years0 0.00%5 5.30% 100.00%5 2.60%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 2.60%

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 57.90% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 57.90% and 21.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Postville by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Postville is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Postville 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 North American Indigenous, which accounts for 71.05% of the total population, followed by Inuit (15.79%), English (5.26%), Caucasian (White) (5.26%), and Central African (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Libyan, Basque, Uruguayan, Akan, and Central or West African.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
North American Indigenous72.22%73.68%71.05%
Inuit22.22%15.79%15.79%
English11.11%0.00%5.26%
Caucasian (White)0.00%10.53%5.26%
Central African0.00%0.00%0.00%
Libyan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Basque0.00%0.00%0.00%
Uruguayan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Akan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Central or West African0.00%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 Postville's population profile.

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

The top countries of origin for Postville'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 70 of Postville's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 16.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 13.35% of the population. 1 person, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 10.00%, 6.65%, and 3.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2516.65%
3 persons2013.35%
1 person1510.00%
4 persons106.65%
5 or more persons53.35%

Income in Postville

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

Per Capita Income

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

Below national average Postville'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 Postville

This data sheds light on the distribution of Postville 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.

50.20% or most of the Postville population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.35% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 20.40% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 10.70% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree505511550.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree45307028.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate20405020.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher20102510.70%

Below national average 10.7% of Postville's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Postville

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Postville. 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 10.34% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate48.28%
Unemployment rate10.34%

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 Postville's population (around 64.70%) are working permanent 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 Postville industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Postville is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Postville has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (35%) works in the public administration sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 24%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration151035%
Educational services101024%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting10012%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10012%
Retail trade101012%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale 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%
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 Postville residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Postville: Public administration (35%), Educational services (24%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)

Top occupation categories in Postville: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (29%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (18%), Legislative and senior management occupations (12%)

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 work30356085.70%
Worked at home001014.30%
No fixed workplace address1001014.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Postville 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 minutes92.90%
60 minutes and over14.30%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
65.52%
Married or living common-law
34.48%

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 Postville. About 185 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
English185
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
English100.0%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Postville is predominantly Christian. About 170 of its population is Christian (85 males and 85 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
Christian89.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Postville

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Frequently Asked Questions about Postville

According to the 2021 census, Postville has a population of approximately 188 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Postville increased by 6.21%.

Postville has a population density of approximately 78.70 people per square kilometre.

Postville covers a land area of approximately 2.39 km².

The median age of the population in Postville is 45.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Postville is North American Indigenous.

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

English is the most common first official language spoken in Postville.

Christian is the predominant religion in Postville.

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.