Division No. 8, Subd. L, Newfoundland and Labrador Population

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Division No. 8, Subd. L (Subdivision of unorganized), Newfoundland and Labrador, recorded a population of 2,772 in the 2021 Census. That’s a decline of 288 people (–9.4%) from 3,060 in 2016—an average annual change of about –2.0%. The subdivision spans 1,315.12 km² with a population density of 2.1 persons per km². There are 1,972 private dwellings, of which 1,250 are occupied by usual residents (occupancy rate ≈ 63.4%).

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Population Growth Trends

Change since 2016

• 2016: 3,060
• 2021: 2,772
• Net change: –288
• Percent change (2016–2021): –9.4%
• Average annual change: ≈ –2.0% per year

Quick stats

Land area: 1,315.12 km² | Density: 2.1/km² | Average household size: 2.2 persons

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Age Distribution

The population is older than the national average, with a median age of 53.6 (average age 49.5). Nearly 3 in 10 residents are 65+.

Broad age groups

Age Group	Population	Percent
0–14 years	300	10.8%
15–64 years	1,670	60.3%
65+ years	805	29.1%

Note: Minor rounding may cause totals to differ slightly across tables.

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Households & Dwellings

Housing here is predominantly single-detached and owner-occupied, with relatively low shelter-cost burdens overall but notable need among renters.

Indicator	Count / Value	Percent / Rate
Total private dwellings	1,972	—
Occupied private dwellings	1,250	63.4% occupancy
Average household size	—	2.2 persons
Structure type: single-detached	1,230	98.4% of occupied
Owner households	1,110	88.8% of households*
Renter households	135	10.8% of households*
Households spending ≥30% on shelter	65	5.2% of households
Core housing need (all households)**	75	6.0% (owners 2.7%, tenants 37.0%)
Median monthly owner shelter costs	$254	—
Median monthly rent	$636	—
Median dwelling value	$120,000	—

* Shares of 1,250 occupied private households.
** Among households with income >0 and STIR <100%.

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Demographics (Race / Ethnicity)

This area is overwhelmingly English-speaking and non-immigrant, with a meaningful Indigenous presence (13.6%), especially First Nations and Métis communities. Visible minority residents comprise ~0.7% of the population.

Indigenous identity (25% sample; population in private households = 2,755)

Group	Population	Percent
Indigenous (any)	375	13.6%
• First Nations	150	5.4%
• Métis	150	5.4%
• Inuit	20	0.7%
Non-Indigenous identity	2,380	86.4%

Visible minority status (25% sample; population in private households = 2,755)

Group	Population	Percent
Visible minority (any)	20	0.7%
Not a visible minority	2,735	99.3%

Official languages: English only (≈ 99%); English & French (~0.2%).
Mother tongue & home language: Almost entirely English.

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Income & Poverty

Household and family incomes reflect a mixed labour market with substantial transfer income in 2020 (pandemic year). Low-income rates under LIM-AT are elevated overall and particularly high among seniors.

Median incomes (2020)

Unit / Group	Median Income
Household (all)	$50,000
Household after-tax	$46,800
Economic family (all)	$61,200
• Couple with children	$95,000
• Couple only	$48,000
• One-parent family	$44,400
Persons 15+ not in economic families	$25,200 (after-tax $24,600)

Low income (LIM-AT, 2020; private households = 2,755)

Group	In Low Income	Prevalence
All ages	755	27.4%
0–17 years	90	22.8%
18–64 years	295	18.6%
65+ years	375	47.0%

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Education

Educational attainment skews toward high school and trades/college credentials; university degrees are uncommon.

Highest certificate, diploma or degree (population 15+, 25% sample; N=2,420)

Level	Count	Percent
No certificate/diploma/degree	925	38.2%
High school (or equivalent)	865	35.7%
Postsecondary (any)	635	26.2%
• Apprenticeship/trades	205	8.5%
• College/CEGEP/other non-university	365	15.1%
• University below bachelor	20	0.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher	50	2.1%

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Employment

Labour force participation is modest with a high unemployment rate in 2021, reflecting seasonal and pandemic-year dynamics.

Labour force status (15+, 25% sample; N=2,420)

Status	Count	Rate
In the labour force	1,030	—
Employed	725	Employment rate: 30.0%
Unemployed	305	Unemployment rate: 29.6%
Not in labour force	1,395	Participation rate: 42.6%

Occupations (employed labour force; N≈1,005)

Occupation group	Count	Share
Trades, transport & equipment operators	330	32.8%
Sales & service	250	24.9%
Education, law, social & community, government	145	14.4%
Health	55	5.5%
Manufacturing & utilities	60	6.0%
Natural resources, agriculture & related	70	7.0%
Business, finance & administration	75	7.5%
Natural & applied sciences	10	1.0%
Legislative & senior management	10	1.0%

Industries (NAICS; employed labour force; N≈1,005)

Industry sector	Count	Share
Health care & social assistance	225	22.4%
Retail trade	200	19.9%
Construction	150	14.9%
Manufacturing	85	8.5%
Transportation & warehousing	70	7.0%
Public administration	55	5.5%
Accommodation & food services	50	5.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil & gas	30	3.0%
Other services (except public administration)	30	3.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting	20	2.0%
Professional, scientific & technical services	20	2.0%
Educational services	20	2.0%
Finance & insurance	10	1.0%

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Commuting & Transportation

Car travel dominates commuting, with long-distance trips common for those working at a usual workplace.

Main mode of commuting (N=660)

Mode	Commuters	Percent
Car, truck or van (driver/passenger)	615	93.2%
Walked	10	1.5%
Bicycle	0	0.0%
Public transit	0	0.0%
Other method	35	5.3%

Commuting duration (N=660)

Duration	Commuters	Percent
< 15 minutes	145	22.0%
15–29 minutes	80	12.1%
30–44 minutes	195	29.5%
45–59 minutes	140	21.2%
60 minutes and over	100	15.2%

Place of work status (N=720)

Status	Workers	Percent
Usual place of work	475	66.0%
No fixed workplace	190	26.4%
Worked at home	55	7.6%
Worked outside Canada	0	0.0%

Commuting destination (Usual place only; N=475)

Destination	Workers	Percent
Within same CSD	80	16.8%
Different CSD, same census division	85	17.9%
Different CSD & CD within the province/territory	295	62.1%
Different province/territory	20	4.2%

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Conclusion

Division No. 8, Subd. L saw a population decline of 9.4% from 2016 to 2021, alongside an older age profile (median 53.6). Housing is largely owner-occupied single-detached, with low overall shelter-cost burdens but high need among renters. The labour market leans toward trades, retail, construction, and health care, and almost all commuters travel by car. A defining characteristic of the area is its strong Indigenous presence (13.6%) within a predominantly English-speaking, non-immigrant community.

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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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