At a glance: Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador counted 5,204 residents in 2021, down 112 people (-2.1%) from 5,316 in 2016. The town spans 62.23 km² with a population density of 83.6 people per km².
Population Growth Trends
Marystown experienced a modest population decline between 2016 and 2021, shrinking by 112 residents for a -2.1% change. Population change in small towns often reflects net migration and aging demographics; in Marystown, a comparatively large share of older adults (see below) signals ongoing demographic headwinds.
Quick trend facts
- 2021 population: 5,204
- 2016 population: 5,316
- Absolute change: -112
- Percent change: -2.1%
Age Distribution
Median & average age
- Median age: 50.8 years
- Average age: 46.7 years
Broad age structure
Marystown skews older: just over one-quarter of residents are 65+, while about one in eight are children.
| Age Group | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0–14 years | 680 | 13.1% |
| 15–64 years | 3,165 | 60.8% |
| 65+ years | 1,360 | 26.1% |
Households & Dwellings
Housing stock & occupancy
- Total private dwellings: 2,609
- Occupied by usual residents: 2,328 (≈89.2% of all dwellings)
- Private households: 2,330
- Average household size: 2.2 persons
- Tenure: 71.0% owners (1,655) | 28.8% renters (670)
- Median monthly shelter costs: $628 (owners) | $730 (renters)
- Median dwelling value: $200,000
- Households spending ≥30% of income on shelter: ~14.6% overall
- Housing condition: 4.1% require major repairs; the rest need only routine upkeep
Density & land base
- Land area: 62.23 km²
- Population density: 83.6/km²
Demographics (Race / Ethnicity)
Statistics Canada reports “visible minority” counts for the population in private households (5,080). Marystown’s population is predominantly not part of a visible minority, with small South Asian, Black, and Filipino communities.
| Group | Population | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Visible minority (total) | 60 | 1.2% |
| — South Asian | 30 | 0.6% |
| — Black | 15 | 0.3% |
| — Filipino | 15 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 5,020 | 98.8% |
Note: Some detailed identity figures come from the 25% sample.
Income & Poverty
Household & family incomes (2020 dollars)
- Median household income: $60,000 (after-tax: $54,400)
- Median economic family income: $75,500 (after-tax: $67,500)
- By family type (median, total income):
- Couple with children: $117,000
- Couple only: $66,000
- One-parent family: $51,200
- Persons not in economic families (median): $28,400
- One-person households (median): $28,000
- Two-or-more-person households (median): $76,500
Low income
- LIM-AT (after-tax) prevalence:20.3% overall
- 0–17 years: 23.2%
- 18–64 years: 15.7%
- 65+ years: 29.2%
- LICO-AT prevalence: 4.2%
Education
(15+ population in private households = 4,380)
| Credential (highest) | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 970 | 22.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1,025 | 23.4% |
| Postsecondary (total) | 2,380 | 54.3% |
| — Apprenticeship or trades certificate/diploma | 565 | 12.9% |
| — College/CEGEP/other non-university | 1,310 | 29.9% |
| — University below bachelor | 90 | 2.1% |
| — Bachelor’s degree or higher | 420 | 9.6% |
| — Bachelor’s degree | 290 | 6.6% |
| — Master’s degree | 100 | 2.3% |
| — Professional (MD/DDS/DVM/Optometry) | 20 | 0.5% |
| — Doctorate | 0 | 0.0% |
Takeaway: Over half of adults hold a postsecondary credential, with especially strong representation in college and skilled trades.
Employment
Labour force indicators (2021)
- Participation rate: 49.7%
- Employment rate: 39.5%
- Unemployment rate: 20.2%
Leading industries (share of employed labour force)
| Industry | Workers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Health care & social assistance | 405 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 340 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 245 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation & food services | 155 | 7.4% |
| Educational services | 145 | 7.0% |
| Mining, quarrying & oil and gas | 110 | 5.3% |
Top occupation groups
| Occupation group | Workers | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sales & service | 660 | 31.7% |
| Trades, transport & equipment operators | 485 | 23.3% |
| Education, law, social, community & gov’t services | 350 | 16.8% |
Figures above are from the 25% sample universe; shares approximate.
Commuting & Transportation
How residents get to work
| Mode | Commuters | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck or van (total) | 1,465 | 91.0% |
| — As driver | 1,355 | 84.1% |
| — As passenger | 110 | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 20 | 1.2% |
| Walked | 60 | 3.7% |
| Other method | 75 | 4.7% |
Commute time (usual place or no fixed workplace)
| Duration | Commuters | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 1,160 | 72.0% |
| 15–29 minutes | 260 | 16.1% |
| 30–44 minutes | 105 | 6.5% |
| 45–59 minutes | 55 | 3.4% |
| 60 minutes and over | 35 | 2.2% |
Place of work status
| Status | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 1,360 | 78.4% |
| No fixed workplace | 250 | 14.4% |
| Worked at home | 120 | 6.9% |
Conclusion
Marystown’s 2021 population of 5,204 reflects a slight decline (-2.1%) since 2016 and an older age profile (median 50.8). Housing is largely owner-occupied (71%), and incomes vary widely by family type, with couple-with-children families notably higher than one-person households. The local economy leans toward health care, retail, and construction, and residents enjoy short commutes, with 72% reaching work in under 15 minutes—a distinctive quality-of-life advantage.
FAQ
Marystown’s population is 5,204.
It declined by 112 people (-2.1%) from 2016 to 2021.
The median age is 50.8 years.
There are 2,330 private households and 2,328 occupied dwellings, averaging 2.2 persons per household.
Top sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
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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