Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador Population

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Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador counted 2,471 residents in 2021, an increase of 8 people (+0.3%) from 2,463 in 2016. The town spans 126.02 km² with a population density of 19.6 persons per km². There are 1,089 private dwellings, of which 993 were occupied by usual residents on Census Day.

Quick Stats

Metric	Value
Population (2021)	2,471
Population (2016)	2,463
2016–2021 change	+0.3% (+8)
Land area	126.02 km²
Population density	19.6 per km²
Total private dwellings	1,089
Occupied private dwellings	993
Average household size	2.4 persons
Median age	49.2 years (average age 46.1)

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Population Growth Trends

Holyrood experienced modest stability between 2016 and 2021, edging up by 0.3% (from 2,463 to 2,471). With a sizable older adult cohort, much of the town’s growth is rooted in ageing-in-place rather than net in-migration.

Growth Snapshot

Year	Population	Change (no.)	Change (%)
2016	2,463	—	—
2021	2,471	+8	+0.3%

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Age Distribution

Holyrood’s population skews older: 26.1% are 65+, while 15.6% are children 0–14. The median age is 49.2.

Age Breakdown

Age Group	Population	Percent
0–14 years	385	15.6%
15–64 years	1,440	58.3%
65+ years	645	26.1%

Detailed Counts (selected)

Group	Population
0–4	105
5–9	135
10–14	145
15–19	120
20–24	70
25–29	85
30–34	110
35–39	155
40–44	180
45–49	165
50–54	160
55–59	180
60–64	220
65–69	220
70–74	190
75–79	115
80–84	70
85+	45

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Households & Dwellings

Holyrood is predominantly single-detached homes with high ownership.

Household Size (Occupied Households = 995)

Household Size	Households	Percent
1 person	220	22.1%
2 persons	415	41.7%
3 persons	160	16.1%
4 persons	145	14.6%
5+ persons	50	5.0%

Dwellings & Occupancy

Metric	Count	Notes
Total private dwellings	1,089	—
Occupied by usual residents	993	~91.2% occupancy
Average household size	2.4	persons per household

Structural Type of Dwelling (Occupied = 995)

Type	Count	Percent
Single-detached house	900	90.5%
Semi-detached	20	2.0%
Row house	25	2.5%
Apt. in duplex	30	3.0%
Apt. (<5 storeys)	10	1.0%
Movable dwelling	5	0.5%

Tenure (25% sample)

Tenure	Households	Percent
Owner	840	84.4%
Renter	150	15.1%

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Demographics (Race / Ethnicity)

Holyrood’s population is overwhelmingly not a visible minority, with a small Indigenous community.

• Visible minority (total): 0
• Not a visible minority: 2,390 (≈99.8%)
• Indigenous identity: 55 (≈2.3%) — measured separately and may overlap with “not a visible minority.”

Race / Ethnicity Snapshot

Group	Number	Percent
Not a visible minority	2,390	99.8%
Visible minority (all groups)	0	0.0%
Indigenous identity (any)	55	2.3%

Note: “Visible minority” excludes Indigenous peoples by definition; Indigenous identity is a separate concept.

Official Languages & Mother Tongue (high level)

Item	Number
English knowledge (population excl. institutional)	2,450+
Mother tongue English	2,440
English used most often at home	2,450

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Income & Poverty

Holyrood reports strong household and family incomes, with low-to-moderate measured poverty by LIM-AT.

Individual Incomes (2020, 15+ in private households)

Measure	Value
Median total income	$42,000
Median after-tax income	$37,200
Median employment income	$37,600

Household & Family Incomes (2020)

Group	Median Total Income	Median After-Tax
All private households	$87,000	$77,000
One-person households	$40,000	$35,200
Two-or-more-person households	$108,000	$91,000
Economic families (all)	$107,000	$91,000
Couple-with-children families	$145,000	$119,000
One-parent families	$56,800	$52,800
Persons 15+ not in economic families	$38,400	$34,400

Low Income (2020)

Indicator	Rate	Count
LIM-AT (all ages)	10.5%	255
LIM-AT 0–17 years	11.2%	55
LIM-AT 18–64 years	7.5%	100
LIM-AT 65+	16.4%	100

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Education

Most adults hold postsecondary credentials, led by trades and college pathways.

Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15+, 25% sample)

Level	Number	Percent
No certificate/diploma/degree	285	14.1%
High school (or equivalent)	515	25.6%
Postsecondary (any)	1,215	60.3%

Postsecondary Detail (share of total 15+)

Credential	Number	Percent
Apprenticeship or trades	280	13.9%
College/CEGEP	510	25.3%
University below bachelor	75	3.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher	355	17.6%
— Master’s degree	50	2.5%
— Earned doctorate	15	0.7%

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Employment

Holyrood’s labour market features strong representation in trades, transport & equipment, sales & service, construction, health care, and public administration.

Key Labour Force Indicators (15+, 25% sample)

Indicator	Value
Participation rate	54.8%
Employment rate	47.9%
Unemployment rate	12.2%

Top Occupation Groups (Labour force = 1,105)

Occupation (Broad NOC 2021)	Number	Percent
Trades, transport & equipment	270	24.4%
Sales & service	245	22.2%
Business, finance & admin	185	16.7%
Education, law, social & gov’t	125	11.3%
Natural & applied sciences	100	9.0%

Leading Industries (Workers in industry = 1,085)

Industry (NAICS)	Number	Percent
Construction	165	15.2%
Health care & social assistance	150	13.8%
Public administration	115	10.6%
Retail trade	100	9.2%
Accommodation & food services	85	7.8%
Educational services	75	6.9%
Professional, scientific & technical	45	4.1%

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Commuting & Transportation

Driving dominates commuting patterns, with most trips under 30–45 minutes.

Main Mode of Commuting (workers with usual place or no fixed workplace = 830)

Mode	Commuters	Percent
Car, truck or van (total)	775	93.4%
— as driver	735	88.6%
— as passenger	40	4.8%
Walked	25	3.0%
Public transit	10	1.2%
Bicycle	0	0.0%
Other method	30	3.6%

Commute Duration (n = 830)

Duration	Commuters	Percent
< 15 minutes	225	27.1%
15–29 minutes	230	27.7%
30–44 minutes	210	25.3%
45–59 minutes	110	13.3%
60+ minutes	50	6.0%

Time Leaving for Work (n = 830)

Time	Commuters	Percent
5:00–5:59 a.m.	50	6.0%
6:00–6:59 a.m.	125	15.1%
7:00–7:59 a.m.	280	33.7%
8:00–8:59 a.m.	160	19.3%
9:00–11:59 a.m.	105	12.7%
12:00 p.m.–4:59 a.m.	105	12.7%

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Conclusion

Holyrood’s population of 2,471 (2021) reflects stable growth (+0.3%) since 2016. The town’s median age of 49.2 and one-quarter 65+ underscore an older age profile, while households are largely owner-occupied, single-detached homes. Incomes are comparatively strong—median household income $87,000—with 10.5% of residents below LIM-AT. The local economy leans on construction, trades, health care, retail, and public administration, and commuting is overwhelmingly by car.
Unique characteristic: Holyrood combines rural land area (126 km²) and low density with quick commuting access, offering a small-town lifestyle within reach of regional jobs.

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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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