Gander, a key service town in central Newfoundland, continues to play an important role in the province’s demographic landscape. In 2024, Gander’s population is estimated at 14,296, which represents about 2.62% of Newfoundland and Labrador’s total population of 545,247. Known for its aviation history and strategic location, Gander has a growing community with a balanced mix of working-age residents, seniors, and youth.
Total Population
14,296
Median Age
45.1 years
Land Area
2,412.67 km²
Gander Population by Age
The population of Gander shows an aging trend, though the town retains a strong working-age demographic:
- 0 to 14 years: 2,031 (14.2%)
- 15 to 64 years: 9,129 (63.9%)
- 65 years and older: 3,136 (21.9%)
- Median age: 45.1 years
This distribution indicates that while Gander is aging—consistent with much of Newfoundland and Labrador—it still maintains a relatively young base of working-age residents. The median age of 45.1 highlights a community slightly younger than Grand Falls-Windsor but older than St. John’s, showing regional variation within the province.
Housing, Density, and Area Stats for Gander
Census data highlights the following about Gander’s housing and land distribution:
- Population (2021): 13,414
- Total private dwellings (2021): 6,293
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents (2021): 5,745
- Land area (2021): 2,412.67 km²
- Population density (2021): 5.6 per km²
- National population rank (2021): 142
- Provincial population rank (2021): 4th largest in Newfoundland and Labrador
These figures illustrate that while Gander is one of the province’s larger towns, it maintains a low population density, with housing spread across a broad land area. This spacious setting is typical of many communities in rural Newfoundland.
Gander Demographics – Racial & Ethnic Composition
Gander’s demographic profile is predominantly White, but it has a modest representation of visible minority groups that add cultural diversity to the town.
Breakdown of Visible Minorities in Gander (2024):
| Ethnic Group | Population | Percent of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 80 | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 20 | 0.1% |
| Black | 70 | 0.5% |
| Filipino | 50 | 0.3% |
| Arab | 40 | 0.3% |
| Southeast Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 15 | 0.1% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 30 | 0.2% |
| Multiple minorities | 0 | 0% |
| Not a visible minority | 12,760 | 89.3% |
Gander remains a primarily non-visible minority community, with nearly 90% identifying as not part of a visible minority group. However, smaller but growing groups such as South Asian, Filipino, and Black residents contribute to cultural diversity in the town.
FAQ
Gander’s population in 2024 is 14,296, making it one of the largest towns in Newfoundland and Labrador.
About 2.62% of the province’s total 2024 population resides in Gander.
The median age in Gander is 45.1 years, showing a balanced but aging population.
While about 89% of residents are not visible minorities, small but notable South Asian, Filipino, Black, and Arab communities exist.
As of 2021, Gander had 6,293 private dwellings, with 5,745 occupied by usual residents, reflecting a stable housing base across a large land area.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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