Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Spanish has a population of around 670 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Spanish has decreased by -5.90%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 712 | 670 | --5.90% |
2026 Population Projection
Spanish's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 670 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Population By Genders
The male population of Spanish is around 345 while the female population is around 325.
Of the 670 total population in Spanish, the largest gender is male with around 345 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 345 | 325 | -5.80% |
Is Spanish a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Spanish compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Other Towns Near Spanish
- The North Shore (25.1 km)
- Sables-Spanish Rivers (30.6 km)
- Gore Bay (32.0 km)
- Billings (39.3 km)
- Burpee and Mills (44.4 km)
- Espanola (45.1 km)
- Blind River (46.9 km)
- Nairn and Hyman (60.8 km)
- Assiginack (65.0 km)
- Tehkummah (65.1 km)
- Thessalon (93.4 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Spanish has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 12.70% of the total population. The town median age is 56.80.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 50 14.50% | 40 12.30% | 20.00% | 85 12.70% |
| 55 to 59 years | 45 13.00% | 40 12.30% | 11.11% | 80 11.90% |
| 65 to 69 years | 35 10.10% | 35 10.80% | 0.00% | 70 10.40% |
| 70 to 74 years | 30 8.70% | 30 9.20% | 0.00% | 60 9.00% |
| Median age of the population | 57 57.20% | 56 56.00% | 1.75% | 57 56.80% |
| Average age of the population | 50 49.90% | 49 48.80% | 2.00% | 49 49.40% |
| 40 to 44 years | 15 4.30% | 25 7.70% | 40.00% | 40 6.00% |
| 5 to 9 years | 20 5.80% | 10 3.10% | 50.00% | 35 5.20% |
| 50 to 54 years | 15 4.30% | 25 7.70% | 40.00% | 35 5.20% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10 2.90% | 15 4.60% | 33.33% | 30 4.50% |
| 20 to 24 years | 20 5.80% | 15 4.60% | 25.00% | 30 4.50% |
| 35 to 39 years | 20 5.80% | 15 4.60% | 25.00% | 30 4.50% |
| 0 to 4 years | 10 2.90% | 10 3.10% | 0.00% | 25 3.70% |
| 10 to 14 years | 15 4.30% | 10 3.10% | 33.33% | 25 3.70% |
| 25 to 29 years | 10 2.90% | 10 3.10% | 0.00% | 25 3.70% |
| 75 to 79 years | 20 5.80% | 5 1.50% | 75.00% | 25 3.70% |
| 80 to 84 years | 15 4.30% | 10 3.10% | 33.33% | 25 3.70% |
| 30 to 34 years | 15 4.30% | 10 3.10% | 33.33% | 20 3.00% |
| 45 to 49 years | 10 2.90% | 10 3.10% | 0.00% | 20 3.00% |
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 59.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.40% and 11.90%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Spanish are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|
Photos of Places & Sceneries in Spanish
Population of Spanish by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Spanish is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Spanish 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 French, which accounts for 30.19% of the total population, followed by English (17.92%), Scottish (17.92%), Canadian (16.98%), and Irish (16.04%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, French Canadian, First Nations (North American Indian), North American Indigenous, and Cree.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | 31.67% | 28.26% | 30.19% |
| English | 21.67% | 13.04% | 17.92% |
| Scottish | 18.33% | 17.39% | 17.92% |
| Canadian | 16.67% | 15.22% | 16.98% |
| Irish | 18.33% | 10.87% | 16.04% |
| German | 3.33% | 15.22% | 8.49% |
| French Canadian | 5.00% | 8.70% | 7.55% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 5.00% | 8.70% | 6.60% |
| North American Indigenous | 8.33% | 4.35% | 6.60% |
| Cree | 3.33% | 6.52% | 4.72% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Spanish's population profile.
About 0.0% of Spanish's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Spanish's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 290 of Spanish's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 22.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.70%, 4.70%, and 2.35%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 145 | 22.65% |
| 1 person | 110 | 17.20% |
| 3 persons | 30 | 4.70% |
| 4 persons | 30 | 4.70% |
| 5 or more persons | 15 | 2.35% |
Income in Spanish
Analyzing income distribution in Spanish can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Spanish is $29,200.
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 Spanish population or around 60 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 55 and 55 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Spanish's median household income is $51,600, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Spanish's median household income is 32,400 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 Spanish
This data sheds light on the distribution of Spanish 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.
36.60% or most of the Spanish population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 29.50% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 2.15% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 170 | 95 | 265 | 36.60% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 85 | 145 | 230 | 33.35% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 135 | 85 | 220 | 29.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10 | 10 | 20 | 2.15% |
Below national average 2.2% of Spanish's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Spanish
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Spanish. 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 7.45% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 34.04% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.45% |
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 Spanish's population (around 53.80%) 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 10.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Spanish industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Spanish is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Spanish has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Construction sector comes second at 13%, followed by Educational services at 10%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 25 | 0 | 13% |
| Construction | 20 | 0 | 13% |
| Educational services | 0 | 15 | 10% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10 | 10% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 10 | 8% |
| Public administration | 0 | 10 | 8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 0 | 8% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 | 0 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 10 | 5% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Spanish residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Spanish: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13%), Construction (13%), Educational services (10%)
Top occupation categories in Spanish: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (39%), Sales and service occupations (26%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (13%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 65 | 70 | 135 | 87.10% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 10 | 15 | 9.70% |
| No fixed workplace address | 10 | 0 | 10 | 6.50% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Spanish 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 Spanish residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Spanish 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 34.50% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 27.60% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 20.70% |
| 60 minutes and over | 13.80% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 6.90% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Spanishshed 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 Spanish's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Spanish. About 560 people living in the province speak English, 105 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 560 |
| French | 105 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 76.9% | 92.5% |
| French | 17.9% | 4.5% |
| Non-official languages | 3.0% | 0.7% |
Religion
Spanish is predominantly Christian. About 330 of its population is Christian (185 males and 185 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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 62.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Spanish
Schools
Parks
Libraries
Community Centres
Green Spaces in Spanish
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Municipal Park | Parks | 2.9 ha |
| Cutler Ave Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Waters Edge Memorial Park | Parks | 1.1 ha |
| Brennan Harbour Conservation Reserve | Nature Reserves | 228.7 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish
According to the 2021 census, Spanish has a population of approximately 670 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Spanish decreased by 5.90%.
Spanish has a population density of approximately 6.30 people per square kilometre.
Spanish covers a land area of approximately 106.90 km².
The median age of the population in Spanish is 56.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Spanish is French.
The median household income in Spanish is $51,600, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Spanish.
Christian is the predominant religion in Spanish.
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.