Mount Pearl City, Newfoundland and Labrador Population

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Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, recorded a 2021 population of 22,477, a decline of 643 residents (-2.8%) from 23,120 in 2016. The city covers 15.65 km² with a population density of 1,436.2 people per km². Quick household stats: 10,685 total private dwellings, 9,931 occupied by usual residents, and an average household size of 2.3 persons.

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Population Growth Trends

Mount Pearl’s modest population contraction between 2016 and 2021 reflects a maturing age profile and limited greenfield growth compared with surrounding areas. Despite the dip, the city remains one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most compact and service-rich communities.

Five-year change (2016 → 2021):

• Absolute change: -643
• Percentage change: -2.8%

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Age Distribution

Key takeaway: Mount Pearl has a median age of 46.0 (average age 44.5). Residents 65+ make up about one in five.

Broad Age Groups (2021)

Age Group	Population	Percent
0–14 years	2,830	12.6%
15–64 years	14,800	65.9%
65+ years	4,845	21.6%

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Households & Dwellings

Mount Pearl is predominantly an ownership market with established single-detached housing and a notable share of duplex-style apartments. Occupancy rate is approximately 92.9% (9,931 of 10,685 private dwellings).

Household Size (Occupied Households = 9,930)

Size	Households	Percent
1 person	2,710	27.3%
2 persons	3,975	40.0%
3 persons	1,770	17.8%
4 persons	1,105	11.1%
5+ persons	370	3.7%

Tenure (Occupied Households = 9,930)

Tenure	Households	Percent
Owner	7,050	71.0%
Renter	2,880	29.0%

Structural Type (Occupied Dwellings = 9,930)

Type	Dwellings	Percent
Single-detached house	4,505	45.4%
Semi-detached/Row (combined)	1,665	16.8%
Apartment or flat in a duplex	3,415	34.4%
Apartment, <5 storeys	335	3.4%
Apartment, 5+ storeys	0	0.0%
Other single-attached / Movable dwelling	10	0.1%

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Demographics (Race / Ethnicity)

Summary: About 2.3% of residents identify as part of a visible minority group, with the largest communities being Black, Filipino, Chinese, and Latin American. The vast majority identify as not a visible minority.

Visible Minority (Population in private households ≈ 22,360)

Group	Population	Percent
Visible minority (total)	510	2.3%
— Black	120	0.5%
— Filipino	115	0.5%
— Chinese	100	0.4%
— Latin American	70	0.3%
— South Asian	55	0.2%
— Southeast Asian	30	0.1%
— Korean	10	0.0%
Not a visible minority	21,845	97.7%

(Totals may not sum perfectly due to rounding and categories with very small counts.)

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Income & Poverty

Mount Pearl households report solid median incomes relative to the province, with family households notably higher than non-family individuals.

Median Incomes (2020 dollars)

Group	Median Income
Household (all)	$81,000
Household (after-tax)	$70,000
Economic families (all)	$100,000
— Couple with children	$134,000
— Couple only	$90,000
— One-parent family	$65,000
Persons 15+ not in economic families	$38,800

Poverty (LIM-AT, 2020; Population in private households ≈ 22,355)

Group	In Low Income	Rate
All persons	2,170	9.7%
Ages 0–17	500	14.5%
Ages 18–64	1,145	8.1%
Ages 65+	525	11.0%

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Education

Most adults have completed high school, and nearly six in ten hold a postsecondary credential (including trades, college, and university). About 18.6% have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (Population 15+, ≈ 19,590)

Level	Population	Percent
No certificate, diploma or degree	2,250	11.5%
High school diploma or equivalent	5,890	30.1%
Postsecondary (any)	11,460	58.5%
— Postsecondary below bachelor’s (incl. trades/college)	7,810	39.9%
— Bachelor’s degree or higher	3,640	18.6%

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Employment

Mount Pearl shows an engaged labour market with a broad mix across public services, retail, and construction.

Labour force (15+): Participation 60.6%, Employment 54.6%, Unemployment 10.0%.

Leading Industries (Employed labour force by industry; ≈ 11,615)

Industry	Workers	Share
Health care & social assistance	1,890	16.3%
Retail trade	1,720	14.8%
Public administration	1,245	10.7%
Educational services	835	7.2%
Construction	790	6.8%
Professional, scientific & technical	695	6.0%
Accommodation & food services	675	5.8%
Transportation & warehousing	545	4.7%
Other services (except public admin)	560	4.8%
Manufacturing	470	4.0%

(Additional sectors include finance & insurance, wholesale trade, mining & oil & gas, utilities, real estate, administrative & support services, arts/recreation, and agriculture/forestry/fishing.)

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Commuting & Transportation

Mount Pearl residents overwhelmingly rely on the car, with short commutes as a hallmark of the city’s compact form. About 16.0% of the employed worked from home in 2021 (1,710 of 10,695).

Main Mode of Commuting (Workers with a usual place/no fixed address; ≈ 8,975)

Mode	Commuters	Percent
Car, truck or van (total)	8,320	92.7%
— as driver	7,400	82.5%
— as passenger	925	10.3%
Public transit	125	1.4%
Walked	250	2.8%
Bicycle	15	0.2%
Other method	260	2.9%

Commute Duration (≈ 8,975)

Duration	Commuters	Percent
<15 minutes	4,085	45.5%
15–29 minutes	4,210	46.9%
30–44 minutes	330	3.7%
45–59 minutes	95	1.1%
60+ minutes	250	2.8%

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Conclusion

Mount Pearl’s 2021 population of 22,477 reflects a slight five-year decline (-2.8%), alongside an older median age (46.0) and strong representation in health care, public services, retail, and construction. Households are mostly owner-occupied single-detached or duplex-style homes, with short, car-based commutes and a meaningful work-from-home share. A distinctive characteristic of Mount Pearl is its high urban compactness—a small land area with very high population density for the province, delivering short travel times to work and amenities.

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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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