Gold River 21, Nova Scotia Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Gold River 21 census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Gold River 21. It is a in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.79 km2. The has a population density of 29.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Gold River 21 's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Gold River 21 on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Gold River 21 has a population of around 81 people. The 's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Gold River 21 has decreased by -14.74%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
9581 --14.74%

2026 Population Projection

Gold River 21's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 81 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Gold River 21 is around 45 while the female population is around 35.

Of the 81 total population in Gold River 21, the largest gender is male with around 45 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4535 -22.22%

Is Gold River 21 a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Gold River 21 compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Nova Scotia, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

50.0%
Unemployment rate
37.3 pts above the province
28.6%
Employment rate
23.3 pts below the province
57.1%
Participation rate
2.4 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$71,500 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
14.9 pts below the province

Commute

100.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
24.9 pts above the province
75.0%
Commute by car
12.4 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
4.1 pts below the province

Housing Character

85.7%
Single-detached houses
22.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
24.9 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.50 people
Average household size
0.30people above the province
28.6%
One-person households
2.2 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Population by Age Characteristics

Gold River 21 has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 15 to 19 years old, accounting for 12.50% of the total population. The median age is 34.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Average age of the population29 28.80%44 44.00% 36.36%36 36.00%
Median age of the population25 25.00%46 45.60% 43.86%35 34.80%
15 to 19 years10 22.20%5 14.30% 50.00%10 12.50%
45 to 49 years5 11.10%5 14.30% 0.00%10 12.50%
0 to 4 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 6.30%
5 to 9 years5 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%5 6.30%
10 to 14 years5 11.10%5 14.30% 0.00%5 6.30%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%5 14.30% 100.00%5 6.30%
25 to 29 years10 22.20%5 14.30% 50.00%5 6.30%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%5 14.30% 100.00%5 6.30%
35 to 39 years5 11.10%5 14.30% 0.00%5 6.30%
50 to 54 years0 0.00%5 14.30% 100.00%5 6.30%
55 to 59 years0 0.00%5 14.30% 100.00%5 6.30%
60 to 64 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 6.30%
65 to 69 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 6.30%
40 to 44 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
70 to 74 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
75 to 79 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the '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 81.30% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 81.30% and 18.80%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Gold River 21 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Gold River 21

Population of Gold River 21 by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Gold River 21 is quite diverse, which contributes to the 's vibrant cultural landscape. Gold River 21 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 Mi'kmaq, which accounts for 50.00% of the total population, followed by English (25.00%), First Nations (North American Indian) (18.75%), Canadian (12.50%), and Scottish (12.50%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Acadian, Chaldean, Sinhalese, and Mayan.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Mi'kmaq62.50%37.50%50.00%
English25.00%25.00%25.00%
First Nations (North American Indian)0.00%25.00%18.75%
Canadian25.00%25.00%12.50%
Scottish25.00%0.00%12.50%
German0.00%25.00%12.50%
Acadian25.00%0.00%12.50%
Chaldean0.00%0.00%0.00%
Sinhalese0.00%0.00%0.00%
Mayan0.00%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 Gold River 21's population profile.

About 0.0% of Gold River 21's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Gold River 21'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 30 of Gold River 21's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 14.30% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 14.30% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 14.30%, 7.15%, and 7.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person1014.30%
2 persons1014.30%
3 persons1014.30%
4 persons57.15%
5 or more persons57.15%

Income in Gold River 21

Analyzing income distribution in Gold River 21 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Gold River 21 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 's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Gold River 21 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 Gold River 21's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Gold River 21'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 '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 's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Gold River 21

This data sheds light on the distribution of Gold River 21 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.

46.45% or most of the Gold River 21 population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.85% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 20.70% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree20355546.45%
No certificate, diploma or degree15204032.85%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate0102520.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

Below national average 0.0% of Gold River 21's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Gold River 21

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Gold River 21. 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 28.57% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate28.57%
Unemployment rate28.57%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the who work as an employee. The majority of Gold River 21's population (around 50.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the , there are 0 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed01010

Employment Industry Sectors

The Gold River 21 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Gold River 21 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Gold River 21 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 25%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 25%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade01025%
Health care and social assistance0025%
Accommodation and food services0025%
Other services (except public administration)01025%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Gold River 21 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Gold River 21: -45 Retail trade (25%), Health care and social assistance (25%), Accommodation and food services (25%)

Top occupation categories in Gold River 21: Sales and service occupations (38%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (25%), Legislative and senior management occupations (0%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the . 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 work001575.00%
No fixed workplace address1001050.00%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Gold River 21 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 Gold River 21 residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Gold River 21 spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the 's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the .

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes50.00%
15 to 29 minutes50.00%
30 to 44 minutes50.00%
60 minutes and over50.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Gold River 21shed 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 's social fabric. We can gain insights into Gold River 21's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
38.46%
Married or living common-law
61.54%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights '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 Gold River 21. About 80 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
English80
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
English93.8%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Gold River 21 is predominantly Christian. About 35 of its population is Christian (20 males and 20 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
Christian43.8%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Gold River 21

According to the 2021 census, Gold River 21 has a population of approximately 81 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Gold River 21 decreased by 14.74%.

Gold River 21 has a population density of approximately 29.10 people per square kilometre.

Gold River 21 covers a land area of approximately 2.79 km².

The median age of the population in Gold River 21 is 34.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Gold River 21 is Mi'kmaq.

The median household income in Gold River 21 is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Gold River 21.

Christian is the predominant religion in Gold River 21.

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.