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2006 Community Profiles

 
Lewisporte
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 3,308   505,469
Population in 2001 1 3,312   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -0.1   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 1,406   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 1,321   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 89.6   1.4
Land area (square km) 36.91   370,494.89
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 3,310 1,590 1,720   505,470 245,735 259,735
0 to 4 years 135 70 65   22,865 11,650 11,210
5 to 9 years 165 90 70   25,905 13,240 12,670
10 to 14 years 150 75 70   29,455 15,135 14,320
15 to 19 years 185 90 100   34,105 17,355 16,750
20 to 24 years 155 85 70   31,190 15,295 15,890
25 to 29 years 125 60 60   27,425 13,040 14,380
30 to 34 years 175 80 95   30,940 14,605 16,340
35 to 39 years 205 105 100   36,535 17,345 19,195
40 to 44 years 235 115 120   41,670 20,080 21,585
45 to 49 years 230 95 135   42,770 20,815 21,955
50 to 54 years 270 130 135   42,805 21,135 21,670
55 to 59 years 270 130 140   39,370 19,535 19,835
60 to 64 years 245 125 120   30,160 14,900 15,270
65 to 69 years 235 110 120   22,160 11,005 11,155
70 to 74 years 175 85 90   17,530 8,465 9,060
75 to 79 years 145 60 90   13,505 5,965 7,540
80 to 84 years 100 40 60   9,425 3,845 5,580
85 years and over 105 35 70   7,650 2,325 5,330
Median age of the population 5 47.6 46.2 48.8   41.7 41.3 42.1
% of the population aged 15 and over 86.4 85.2 87.8   84.5 83.7 85.3
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 2,860 1,355 1,505   427,245 205,705 221,540
Not in a common-law relationship 2,690 1,275 1,420   394,155 189,215 204,940
In a common-law relationship 170 80 85   33,085 16,490 16,595
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 2,865 1,355 1,505   427,245 205,705 221,540
Never legally married (single) 8 585 305 285   132,005 68,865 63,140
Legally married (and not separated) 9 1,810 905 905   231,820 115,860 115,960
Separated, but still legally married 10 60 30 35   9,745 4,360 5,385
Divorced 11 140 65 75   24,015 10,900 13,120
Widowed 12 260 50 210   29,650 5,715 23,935
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 1,320   197,185
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 80.3   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.3   4.3
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 9.8   4.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 4.2   9.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 3.0   5.5
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   0.4
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.8   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 16 1,005   155,195
Number of rented dwellings 17 315   41,670
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,125   139,555
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 195   57,630
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.4   7.9
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 7.4   7.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.0   0.4
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 89,461   111,711
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 1,095   155,730
Number of married-couple families 22 885   114,630
Number of common-law-couple families 23 85   16,935
Number of lone-parent families 120   24,165
Number of female lone-parent families 110   19,740
Number of male lone-parent families 0   4,420
Average number of persons in all census families 2.7   2.8
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.7   2.9
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.6   2.8
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.5   2.4
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 0.0   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 45,913   49,645
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 48,075   55,622
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 42,064   47,887
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 25,754   26,237
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 25,758   24,621
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   33,432
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 40,433   43,398
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 42,071   47,756
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 37,439   41,707
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 24,822   25,408
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 24,827   24,067
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   30,729
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 1,320   197,185
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 390   60,005
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 555   66,960
One-person households 250   39,830
Other household types 28 130   30,390
Average household size 2.4   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 42,875   44,136
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 60,716   66,267
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 44,106   47,231
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 17,478   18,011
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 32,400   34,480
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 38,189   38,997
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 52,647   56,406
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 38,316   41,366
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 16,886   17,368
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 30,608   32,419
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 470   551
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 479   480
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 3,200 1,555 1,645   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 3,150 1,520 1,630   488,405 237,890 250,520
French only 0 0 0   1,885 890 995
English and French 0 0 0   295 120 175
Other language(s) 33 50 30 15   10,020 5,070 4,950
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 3,200 1,555 1,645   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 3,120 1,505 1,615   475,985 234,335 241,655
French only 0 0 0   90 40 45
English and French 70 40 30   23,675 9,160 14,515
Neither English nor French 10 0 0   850 430 420
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 3,200 1,555 1,645   500,605 243,965 256,640
English 3,180 1,540 1,635   494,345 240,960 253,380
French 0 0 0   650 325 325
Non-official language 0 0 0   4,905 2,380 2,530
English and French 0 0 0   180 60 120
English and non-official language 15 10 0   525 240 285
French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 10 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 0 0
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 3,200 1,555 1,645   500,605 243,965 256,640
Non-immigrants 37 3,145 1,520 1,630   490,855 238,725 252,130
Immigrants 38 50 35 15   8,380 4,520 3,860
Before 1991 15 10 10   5,385 2,870 2,520
1991 to 2000 0 0 0   1,550 820 735
2001 to 2006 39 30 20 0   1,440 835 610
Non-permanent residents 40 0 0 0   1,370 725 645
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 3,200 1,555 1,645   500,610 243,970 256,640
Canadian citizens 3,170 1,530 1,635   496,705 241,795 254,910
Canadian citizens under age 18 540 285 255   98,585 51,010 47,570
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 2,630 1,250 1,380   398,115 190,785 207,335
Not Canadian citizens 42 30 20 0   3,900 2,170 1,730
Table: Generation status
Generation status Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 2,750 1,315 1,435   422,385 203,925 218,465
1st generation 44 45 25 15   9,160 4,920 4,240
2nd generation 45 60 35 20   9,125 4,625 4,500
3rd generation or more 46 2,650 1,250 1,400   404,100 194,380 209,725
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 3,160 1,555 1,610   496,200 241,720 254,480
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,870 1,405 1,465   443,345 216,530 226,815
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 160 85 75   27,640 12,710 14,930
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 60 30 25   14,530 7,060 7,470
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 70 30 40   9,460 4,800 4,655
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   1,225 605 615
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 3,065 1,490 1,575   477,800 232,300 245,505
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,950 970 985   344,705 169,030 175,675
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 410 190 220   66,360 31,255 35,110
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 385 160 225   37,805 17,765 20,040
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 285 150 135   25,780 12,640 13,140
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 35 25 10   3,140 1,610 1,535
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 3,200 1,555 1,645   500,605 243,965 256,640
Aboriginal identity population 50 115 35 80   23,450 11,520 11,925
Non-Aboriginal identity population 3,085 1,520 1,560   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 2,750 1,315 1,435   422,385 203,920 218,460
No certificate, diploma or degree 865 430 440   141,575 68,605 72,965
High school certificate or equivalent 52 595 300 300   93,330 42,520 50,810
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 335 170 160   51,380 32,105 19,275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 500 200 300   74,100 32,525 41,575
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 90 35 55   14,310 5,940 8,370
University certificate, diploma or degree 365 180 180   47,690 22,220 25,470
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 335 170 165   65,355 33,210 32,145
No certificate, diploma or degree 145 85 55   28,820 15,745 13,075
High school certificate or equivalent 55 95 45 55   24,470 12,010 12,455
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   2,395 1,665 730
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 15 10 10   4,855 2,230 2,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 10 0   1,015 420 600
University certificate, diploma or degree 65 15 45   3,800 1,150 2,655
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 300 135 160   58,260 27,450 30,815
No certificate, diploma or degree 55 25 30   8,525 4,535 3,990
High school certificate or equivalent 58 55 35 20   12,530 6,000 6,530
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 0 20   6,245 4,035 2,210
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 120 50 70   16,825 7,105 9,720
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   2,145 985 1,155
University certificate, diploma or degree 35 15 20   11,995 4,785 7,210
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 1,455 730 720   232,570 112,925 119,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 295 175 120   66,110 31,950 34,160
High school certificate or equivalent 61 300 150 150   44,460 19,605 24,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 275 150 125   36,735 22,260 14,475
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 300 100 195   47,695 21,040 26,650
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 50 20 30   8,770 3,730 5,040
University certificate, diploma or degree 230 130 100   28,805 14,330 14,475
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 2,750 1,315 1,435   422,390 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,460 725 735   234,900 111,125 123,775
Education 200 95 105   19,090 6,460 12,640
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 0 0 0   2,840 1,440 1,395
Humanities 40 20 20   6,450 2,830 3,625
Social and behavioural sciences and law 75 15 60   10,505 3,500 7,000
Business, management and public administration 395 80 315   43,510 9,870 33,640
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 10 0   4,285 2,335 1,950
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 35 15 25   7,980 3,875 4,110
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 230 230 0   46,405 44,190 2,210
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 45 45 0   3,360 2,415 940
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 155 15 140   25,635 4,560 21,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 110 75 40   17,405 11,330 6,080
Other 64 0 0 0   10 0 10
Table: Location of study
Location of study Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 2,750 1,315 1,435   422,385 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,460 725 740   234,905 111,130 123,775
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,290 590 695   187,480 92,795 94,690
Inside Canada 1,255 570 690   182,125 89,720 92,405
Outside Canada 35 25 15   5,355 3,070 2,285
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 2,750 1,315 1,435   422,385 203,920 218,465
In the labour force 67 1,440 750 690   248,685 129,475 119,210
Employed 68 1,220 630 585   202,525 102,700 99,830
Unemployed 69 220 120 100   46,150 26,770 19,385
Not in the labour force 70 1,305 565 745   173,705 74,450 99,255
Participation rate 71 52.4 57.0 48.1   58.9 63.5 54.6
Employment rate 72 44.4 47.9 40.8   47.9 50.4 45.7
Unemployment rate 73 15.3 16.0 14.5   18.6 20.7 16.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 1,410 745 665   241,880 126,305 115,575
A Management occupations 75 90 50 35   18,570 10,920 7,650
B Business, finance and administration occupations 235 65 175   35,775 9,035 26,740
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 100 90 15   13,865 11,485 2,380
D Health occupations 45 0 40   15,045 2,990 12,055
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 135 60 80   19,795 7,035 12,760
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 30 20 10   4,570 1,860 2,710
G Sales and service occupations 415 140 270   61,120 20,970 40,150
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 260 250 10   42,140 40,065 2,075
I Occupations unique to primary industry 45 35 10   17,310 14,275 3,040
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 50 35 20   13,690 7,665 6,015
Table: Industry
Industry Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 1,410 745 665   241,880 126,305 115,575
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 105 90 15   24,500 19,885 4,610
Construction 75 70 10   16,985 15,565 1,425
Manufacturing 55 45 15   22,485 14,620 7,865
Wholesale trade 45 35 10   6,630 4,850 1,775
Retail trade 295 125 170   30,580 12,205 18,380
Finance and real estate 35 0 30   7,895 3,205 4,690
Health care and social services 145 15 130   30,360 5,180 25,180
Educational services 120 35 80   17,005 6,555 10,450
Business services 205 155 50   35,390 22,050 13,345
Other services 320 170 150   50,040 22,185 27,850
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 2,440 1,145 1,295   375,325 174,370 200,950
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 2,410 1,125 1,285   370,405 171,400 199,000
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 850 360 490   148,605 62,950 85,655
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 605 255 355   75,265 29,980 45,290
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 1,595 830 765   274,630 142,520 132,110
English 1,575 810 765   272,735 141,790 130,950
French 10 10 0   865 220 640
Non-official language 0 0 0   585 280 305
English and French 0 0 0   265 130 130
English and non-official language 10 10 0   185 95 85
French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   10 0 0
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 1,220 630 590   202,525 102,700 99,825
Worked at home 90 30 60   11,295 5,370 5,925
Worked outside Canada 10 10 0   855 660 190
No fixed workplace address 200 155 40   22,410 17,925 4,485
Worked at usual place 925 440 485   167,970 78,745 89,225
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 695 270 425   93,825 41,250 52,575
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 50 35 15   63,355 30,010 33,345
Worked in a different census division (county) 145 100 45   6,135 3,940 2,195
Worked in a different province 35 35 0   4,650 3,540 1,110
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 83 1,120 595 525   190,380 96,670 93,710
Car, truck, van, as driver 850 470 380   140,375 73,010 67,365
Car, truck, van, as passenger 120 60 60   23,930 9,945 13,980
Public transit 20 20 10   3,660 1,775 1,880
Walked or bicycled 75 20 55   15,175 6,545 8,630
All other modes 50 30 25   7,235 5,385 1,850
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 3,200 1,555 1,645   500,610 243,965 256,645
Total visible minority population 85 35 25 0   5,720 3,010 2,710
Chinese 0 0 0   1,325 705 625
South Asian 86 0 0 0   1,590 840 750
Black 0 0 0   905 500 405
Filipino 0 0 0   305 115 190
Latin American 0 0 0   480 240 240
Southeast Asian 87 0 0 0   120 50 65
Arab 35 25 0   540 305 235
West Asian 88 0 0 0   115 55 60
Korean 0 0 0   60 30 30
Japanese 0 0 0   140 90 50
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   75 30 45
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   65 45 15
Not a visible minority 91 3,165 1,525 1,635   494,890 240,955 253,930
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 1,595 860 735   271,255 141,725 129,525
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 17,127 24,126 13,564   18,086 23,150 14,346
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 665 365 300   111,580 57,440 54,140
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 32,901 35,459 26,209   37,429 44,607 31,130
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Lewisporte, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 2,610 1,265 1,345   397,675 193,980 203,695
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 19,759 29,765 15,361   19,573 25,929 15,823
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 18,896 25,916 14,632   18,149 22,893 15,193
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 59.9 62.2 55.8   69.1 72.2 64.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 22.3 17.9 29.4   20.4 17.2 25.2
Other money - As a % of total income 17.9 19.8 14.8   10.5 10.6 10.4
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 3,200 1,555 1,645   497,395 242,360 255,035
% in low income before tax - All persons 11.1 9.4 12.5   14.7 13.0 16.3
% in low income after tax - All persons 5.2 5.1 5.2   10.1 9.4 10.8
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 16.5 15.5 17.6   18.7 18.7 18.7
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 4.5 6.8 0.0   13.2 13.4 13.0

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code1008044) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
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