Brackley, Prince Edward Island Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Brackley. It is a township in Canada that encompasses a land area of 18.75 km2. The township has a population density of 31.30 people per km2.

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

Brackley on the Map

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Brackley location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Brackley has a population of around 586 people. The township's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Brackley has decreased by -1.68%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
596586 --1.68%

2026 Population Projection

Brackley's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 586 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Brackley is around 295 while the female population is around 290.

Of the 586 total population in Brackley, the largest gender is male with around 295 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
295290 -1.69%

Is Brackley a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Brackley compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Prince Edward Island, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

9.0%
Unemployment rate
1.3 pts below the province
70.3%
Employment rate
11.3 pts above the province
77.2%
Participation rate
11.4 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$87,000
Median household income
$13,500 above the province
8.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
5.8 pts below the province

Commute

87.1%
Commute under 30 minutes
6.6 pts above the province
96.8%
Commute by car
4.4 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
1.4 pts below the province

Housing Character

89.4%
Single-detached houses
21.5 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.1 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.50 people
Average household size
0.20people above the province
19.1%
One-person households
9.8 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Brackley has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 9.40% of the total population. The township median age is 47.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
50 to 54 years35 11.90%20 6.90% 42.86%55 9.40%
55 to 59 years25 8.50%30 10.30% 16.67%55 9.40%
60 to 64 years30 10.20%25 8.60% 16.67%50 8.50%
Median age of the population48 48.40%46 46.40% 4.13%47 47.20%
Average age of the population43 43.20%43 43.40% 0.00%43 43.30%
20 to 24 years20 6.80%20 6.90% 0.00%40 6.80%
45 to 49 years20 6.80%25 8.60% 20.00%40 6.80%
65 to 69 years25 8.50%15 5.20% 40.00%40 6.80%
10 to 14 years20 6.80%20 6.90% 0.00%35 6.00%
15 to 19 years20 6.80%20 6.90% 0.00%35 6.00%
25 to 29 years15 5.10%20 6.90% 25.00%35 6.00%
40 to 44 years15 5.10%15 5.20% 0.00%35 6.00%
30 to 34 years15 5.10%20 6.90% 25.00%30 5.10%
35 to 39 years15 5.10%15 5.20% 0.00%30 5.10%
70 to 74 years15 5.10%20 6.90% 25.00%30 5.10%
0 to 4 years10 3.40%15 5.20% 33.33%25 4.30%
5 to 9 years15 5.10%10 3.40% 33.33%20 3.40%
75 to 79 years10 3.40%10 3.40% 0.00%15 2.60%
85 years and over5 1.70%5 1.70% 0.00%15 2.60%

Broader Age Groups

If the township'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 68.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 17.90% and 13.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Brackley

Population of Brackley by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Brackley is quite diverse, which contributes to the township's vibrant cultural landscape. Brackley 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 Scottish, which accounts for 38.14% of the total population, followed by English (25.42%), Irish (23.73%), Canadian (11.86%), and German (7.63%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Acadian, French, British Isles, Caucasian (White), and Chinese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish36.67%39.66%38.14%
English25.00%25.86%25.42%
Irish23.33%24.14%23.73%
Canadian11.67%13.79%11.86%
German10.00%0.00%7.63%
Acadian5.00%6.90%6.78%
French6.67%5.17%5.08%
British Isles6.67%3.45%5.08%
Caucasian (White)6.67%6.90%5.08%
Chinese0.00%5.17%3.39%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Brackley's population profile.

About 5.1% of Brackley's population are immigrants (30 people).

The top countries of origin for Brackley's immigrant population are United States of America (10), Jamaica (0), Mexico (0), Peru (0), Trinidad and Tobago (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United States of America10
Jamaica0
Mexico0
Peru0
Trinidad and Tobago0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 210 of Brackley's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 9.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.50%, 8.50%, and 3.20%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons9520.20%
1 person459.55%
3 persons408.50%
4 persons408.50%
5 or more persons153.20%

Income in Brackley

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Brackley is $40,000.

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 township's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Brackley population or around 85 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 85 and 80 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Brackley's median household income is $87,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Brackley's median household income is 3,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the township'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 township's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Brackley

This data sheds light on the distribution of Brackley 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.

65.50% or most of the Brackley population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 22.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.15% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.15% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree25530056065.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1107519022.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher6511019022.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree605011012.15%

Below national average 22.2% of Brackley's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Brackley

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Brackley. 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 6.93% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate70.30%
Unemployment rate6.93%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the township who work as an employee. The majority of Brackley's population (around 60.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the township, there are 70 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 80.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed701580

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Brackley has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 13%, followed by Educational services at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance06519%
Construction45013%
Educational services202513%
Public administration0259%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting15106%
Retail trade15106%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2506%
Accommodation and food services0206%
Other services (except public administration)10105%
Manufacturing004%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0104%
Transportation and warehousing1003%
Real estate and rental and leasing003%
Professional, scientific and technical services1003%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Brackley: Health care and social assistance (19%), Construction (13%), Educational services (13%)

Top occupation categories in Brackley: Sales and service occupations (21%), Business, finance and administration occupations (19%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (18%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the township. 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 work10014525070.40%
No fixed workplace address45156518.30%
Worked at home30154512.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes53.20%
15 to 29 minutes33.90%
30 to 44 minutes6.50%
45 to 59 minutes4.80%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Brackleyshed 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 township's social fabric. We can gain insights into Brackley's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
65.00%
Married or living common-law
35.00%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights township'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 Brackley. About 575 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English575
French5
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
English94.9%97.4%
Non-official languages2.6%1.7%
French0.9%0.0%

Religion

Brackley is predominantly Christian. About 430 of its population is Christian (205 males and 205 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
Christian72.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Brackley

Parks

Green Spaces in Brackley

NameTypeApprox. Area
Brackley CommonsParks2.0 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brackley

According to the 2021 census, Brackley has a population of approximately 586 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Brackley decreased by 1.68%.

Brackley has a population density of approximately 31.30 people per square kilometre.

Brackley covers a land area of approximately 18.75 km².

The median age of the population in Brackley is 47.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Brackley is Scottish.

The median household income in Brackley is $87,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Brackley.

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.