Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador Population

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Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove counted 2,364 residents in 2021, up from 2,221 in 2016—a gain of +143 people (+6.4%). The town covers 16.99 km² with a population density of 139.1 persons/km².

Quick stats:

Metric	Value
Population (2021)	2,364
Population (2016)	2,221
Change 2016–2021	+6.4% (+143)
Land area	16.99 km²
Population density	139.1 per km²
Median age	46.8
Average household size	2.7

Note: Some detailed counts are from 25% sample tables and may not sum perfectly due to rounding.

Population Growth Trends

The town added 143 residents between 2016 and 2021, a +6.4% rise—outpacing many rural communities in Atlantic Canada. Growth reflects a stable homeowner base, larger-than-average homes, and proximity to St. John’s employment hubs.

Age Distribution

Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove is a mature community with a median age of 46.8 (average age 43.5). Almost one in five residents are seniors (65+), while two-thirds are working age.

Age breakdown

Age Group	Population	Percent
0–14 years	385	16.3%
15–64 years	1,530	64.7%
65+ years	450	19.0%

Households & Dwellings

Housing in the town is overwhelmingly single-detached and owner-occupied, with high suitability and relatively low shelter-cost burdens.

• Total private dwellings: 940
• Occupied by usual residents: 887 (~94.4% occupancy)
• Households (size table base n=890)

Household Size	Households	Percent
1 person	150	16.9%
2 persons	330	37.1%
3 persons	160	18.0%
4 persons	180	20.2%
5+ persons	65	7.3%

Structural type (occupied dwellings, n=885)

Type	Count	Share
Single-detached house	810	91.5%
Semi-detached house	25	2.8%
Apartment/flat in a duplex	50	5.6%
Apartment (<5 storeys)	5	0.6%
Row/other/≥5 storeys/movable dwelling	0	0%

Tenure (households, 25% sample): ~9 in 10 are owners (owner: 820; renter: 80).
Median owned monthly shelter cost: $1,120; rented: $1,000.
Median dwelling value: $424,000.

Demographics (Race / Ethnicity)

Visible minority status (population in private households)

Group	Population	Percent
Not a visible minority	2,275	96.2%
Visible minority (total)	90	3.8%

Among visible minority groups, the largest are Chinese (45), South Asian (25), and Filipino (10) residents.

Indigenous identity (population in private households)

Group	Population	Percent
Indigenous identity	70	3.0%
— First Nations	45	—
— Métis	10	—
— Inuit	10	—

(Visible minority and Indigenous identity are measured by different questions; Indigenous peoples are not counted within the visible minority total.)

Income & Poverty

Household incomes in the town are high relative to provincial norms, reflecting dual-earner families and professional occupations.

• Median household total income (2020): $128,000
• Median after-tax household income (2020): $102,000
• Median two-or-more-person household income: $151,000
• Median one-person household income: $46,800

Families

Type	Median Total Income
All economic families	$153,000
Couple-only families	$118,000
Couple with children	$200,000
One-parent families	$89,000

Low income: LIM-AT rate 5.2% (≈125 people), including ~4–6% across age groups.

Education

The town has a strong postsecondary profile.

Highest level (age 15+, n=1,985)	Count	Percent
No certificate/diploma/degree	210	10.6%
High school diploma	445	22.4%
Postsecondary (any)	1,330	67.0%
— Apprenticeship/trades	165	8.3%
— College/CEGEP/other non-univ.	410	20.7%
— University below bachelor	40	2.0%
— Bachelor’s or higher	720	36.3%
—— Bachelor’s degree	415	20.9%
—— Master’s	175	8.8%
—— Doctorate	80	4.0%
—— Medicine/dentistry/vet/optom.	20	1.0%

Employment

Labour market indicators (age 15+):

Indicator	Rate/Count
Participation rate	66.5%
Employment rate	59.9%
Unemployment rate	9.5%
In the labour force	1,320
Employed	1,190
Unemployed	125

Leading industries (employed labour force; shares of 1,290 industry respondents)

Industry	Workers	Share
Health care & social assistance	200	15.5%
Educational services	180	14.0%
Public administration	130	10.1%
Retail trade	120	9.3%
Professional, scientific & technical	105	8.1%
Construction	90	7.0%
Mining, quarrying, oil & gas	75	5.8%

Occupations (NOC broad categories; shares of 1,290)

Occupation group	Workers	Share
Sales & service	280	21.7%
Business, finance & administration	250	19.4%
Education, law, social, community & government services	225	17.4%
Trades, transport & equipment	170	13.2%
Health	145	11.2%
Natural & applied sciences	95	7.4%
Arts, culture, recreation & sport	50	3.9%
Other (resources, manufacturing, senior management)	65	5.0%

Commuting & Transportation

A driving community with short travel times and notable work-from-home.

Place of work (employed n=1,190)	Count	Share
Worked at home	245	20.6%
Usual place of work	845	71.0%
No fixed workplace	95	8.0%

Main mode (n=945 with a usual/no-fixed workplace):

• Car, truck or van: 880 (93.1%) — Drivers 830 (87.8%), Passengers 50 (5.3%)
• Walked: 10 (1.1%)
• Public transit: 0
• Other method: 40 (4.2%)

Commute duration (n=945)

Duration	Commuters	Share
<15 minutes	355	37.6%
15–29 minutes	530	56.1%
30–44 minutes	25	2.6%
45–59 minutes	0	0.0%
60+ minutes	25	2.6%

Time leaving for work: Peaks 7–8 a.m. (320) and 8–9 a.m. (305), with modest early starts and midday shifts.

Conclusion

Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove grew 6.4% from 2016 to 2021 to 2,364 residents. The community skews mature (median age 46.8), highly educated (over one-third with a bachelor’s+), and very owner-occupied with large single-detached homes. Top employment is in health care, education, and public administration, and most residents drive with short commutes. A defining characteristic is its combination of rural coastal living and professional, high-income households, reflected in strong family incomes and low poverty.

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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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