Division No. 7, Subd. E, Newfoundland and Labrador Population

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Division No. 7, Subd. E (unorganized), Newfoundland and Labrador recorded a 2021 population of 2,573. That’s a decrease of 76 people (-2.9%) from 2,649 in 2016. Spanning 1,631.51 km², the area’s population density is 1.6 persons per km². There were 1,571 total private dwellings, of which 1,159 were occupied by usual residents (approx. 73.8% occupancy).

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Population Growth Trends

The community experienced modest decline over the last census cycle.

Quick figures

• 2021 population: 2,573
• 2016 population (revised): 2,649
• Change (2016–2021): -76 residents (-2.9%)
• Density: 1.6 persons/km² (land area 1,631.51 km²)

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Age Distribution

Division No. 7, Subd. E has an older age profile, with more than one in four residents aged 65+. The median age is 55.2 (average age 50.0).

Age groups (broad)

Age Group	Population	Percent
0–14 years	285	11.1%
15–64 years	1,555	60.5%
65+ years	735	28.6%

Note: counts and percentages use Statistics Canada rounding; small differences may occur.

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Households & Dwellings

Housing in Division No. 7, Subd. E is dominated by single-detached homes and owner-occupancy, with relatively small household sizes.

Metric	Value
Total private dwellings	1,571
Occupied dwellings (usual residents)	1,159
Occupancy rate	73.8%
Private households (by size)	1,155
Average household size	2.2 persons
Population density	1.6 per km²
Land area	1,631.51 km²
Owner households (25% sample)	1,025 (≈88.4%)
Renter households (25% sample)	130 (≈11.2%)
Median monthly shelter costs—owned	$292
Median monthly shelter costs—rented	$650

Household size

Household Size	Households	Percent
1 person	265	22.9%
2 persons	560	48.5%
3 persons	185	16.0%
4 persons	115	10.0%
5+ persons	25	2.2%

Shelter-cost and tenure figures are from Statistics Canada 25% sample data.

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Demographics (Indigenous Identity & Visible Minority)

The population is predominantly non-Indigenous and not part of a visible minority as defined by Statistics Canada. A small share reports Indigenous identity, primarily First Nations.

Category	Number	Percent
Indigenous identity (any) (25% sample)	25	1.0%
Non-Indigenous identity (25% sample)	2,545	98.9%
Visible minority (total) (25% sample)	0	0.0%
Not a visible minority (25% sample)	2,555	99.2%

Both tables use 25% sample base of ~2,575 persons.

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Income & Poverty

Household incomes reflect a rural cost profile, with family households earning more than persons living alone. Seniors experience higher low-income rates.

Measure	Amount
Median household income (2020)	$60,400
Median after-tax household income (2020)	$54,800
Median economic family income (2020)	$71,500
Median income, persons not in economic families	$26,600
Low-income rate (LIM-AT, all ages)	19.4%
Low-income rate (LIM-AT) — age 65+	37.2%

All income figures are for 2020; many are from 25% sample data.

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Education

Educational attainment is skewed toward high school and college/trades credentials.

Highest Certificate/Diploma/Degree (15+; 25% sample)	Count	Percent
No certificate, diploma or degree	670	29.1%
High school diploma or equivalent	690	30.0%
Postsecondary (any)	940	40.9%
— Apprenticeship/trades	230	10.0%
— College/CEGEP/other non-university	515	22.4%
— University below bachelor	35	1.5%
— Bachelor’s degree or higher	165	7.2%
— of which: Master’s	55	2.4%

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Employment

Labour force participation is modest, with a high share employed in trades, transport, and construction—typical of resource and building economies.

Metric (25% sample)	Value
Participation rate	49.8%
Employment rate	37.4%
Unemployment rate	24.9%

Leading occupations (share of employed labour force)

Occupation Group	Count	Share
Trades, transport & equipment operators	365	33.3%
Sales & service	240	21.9%
Business, finance & administration	175	16.0%

Top industries (NAICS; 25% sample)

Industry	Count	Share
Construction	225	20.5%
Retail trade	130	11.9%
Health care & social assistance	110	10.0%
Manufacturing	95	8.7%
Accommodation & food services	85	7.8%
Agriculture/forestry/fishing/hunting	80	7.3%
Public administration	65	5.9%
Transportation & warehousing	60	5.5%

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Commuting & Transportation

Driving is the dominant way to get to work, and most trips are under 45 minutes. A notable share worked from home in 2021.

Place of work (employed labour force; 25% sample)

Place of Work	Count	Share
Worked at home	130	15.2%
Usual place of work	590	69.0%
No fixed workplace	135	15.8%

Main mode of commuting

Mode	Commuters	Share
Car, truck or van	665	91.7%
— as driver	600	—
— as passenger	65	—
Walked	25	3.4%
Public transit	15	2.1%
Other method	25	3.4%

Commute duration

Duration	Commuters	Share
< 15 minutes	205	28.3%
15–29 minutes	175	24.1%
30–44 minutes	215	29.7%
45–59 minutes	70	9.7%
60 minutes and over	55	7.6%

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Conclusion

Division No. 7, Subd. E counted 2,573 residents in 2021, a 2.9% decline since 2016. The median age (55.2) points to an older population, with 28.6% aged 65+. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied single-detached units, with small household sizes (2.2 people) and low shelter costs by national standards. Economically, the area is anchored by construction and trades, with most commuters driving and a modest share working from home.
Unique characteristic: a very high senior share and owner-occupancy rate (~88%) for a sparsely populated unorganized rural region on Newfoundland’s west coast.

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Source:

• Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
• Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01  Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries

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