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2006 Community Profiles

 
Grand Bank
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 2,580   505,469
Population in 2001 1 2,841   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -9.2   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 1,197   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 1,089   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 152.0   1.4
Land area (square km) 16.97   370,494.89
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 2,580 1,220 1,360   505,470 245,735 259,735
0 to 4 years 75 40 35   22,865 11,650 11,210
5 to 9 years 120 55 65   25,905 13,240 12,670
10 to 14 years 135 75 60   29,455 15,135 14,320
15 to 19 years 145 65 75   34,105 17,355 16,750
20 to 24 years 85 45 45   31,190 15,295 15,890
25 to 29 years 100 50 50   27,425 13,040 14,380
30 to 34 years 140 60 80   30,940 14,605 16,340
35 to 39 years 150 80 70   36,535 17,345 19,195
40 to 44 years 180 80 100   41,670 20,080 21,585
45 to 49 years 215 100 115   42,770 20,815 21,955
50 to 54 years 275 140 135   42,805 21,135 21,670
55 to 59 years 255 130 125   39,370 19,535 19,835
60 to 64 years 195 90 100   30,160 14,900 15,270
65 to 69 years 145 70 75   22,160 11,005 11,155
70 to 74 years 115 45 65   17,530 8,465 9,060
75 to 79 years 115 55 65   13,505 5,965 7,540
80 to 84 years 70 20 50   9,425 3,845 5,580
85 years and over 70 20 55   7,650 2,325 5,330
Median age of the population 5 48.7 47.8 49.3   41.7 41.3 42.1
% of the population aged 15 and over 87.0 86.1 88.2   84.5 83.7 85.3
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 2,250 1,050 1,200   427,245 205,705 221,540
Not in a common-law relationship 2,120 980 1,135   394,155 189,215 204,940
In a common-law relationship 135 65 65   33,085 16,490 16,595
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 2,245 1,045 1,200   427,245 205,705 221,540
Never legally married (single) 8 445 230 210   132,005 68,865 63,140
Legally married (and not separated) 9 1,430 715 715   231,820 115,860 115,960
Separated, but still legally married 10 30 15 15   9,745 4,360 5,385
Divorced 11 110 45 65   24,015 10,900 13,120
Widowed 12 240 45 190   29,650 5,715 23,935
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 1,085   197,185
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 90.3   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.9   4.3
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   4.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 0.9   9.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 4.1   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 3.2   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 16 910   155,195
Number of rented dwellings 17 170   41,670
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,030   139,555
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 50   57,630
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.9   7.9
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 7.1   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 ($) 20 48,450   111,711
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 865   155,730
Number of married-couple families 22 705   114,630
Number of common-law-couple families 23 60   16,935
Number of lone-parent families 100   24,165
Number of female lone-parent families 75   19,740
Number of male lone-parent families 25   4,420
Average number of persons in all census families 2.6   2.8
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.6   2.9
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 3.3   2.8
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.2   2.4
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.2   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.4   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 41,607   49,645
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 45,097   55,622
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 31,964   47,887
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 35,409   26,237
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 33,543   24,621
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 40,609   33,432
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 37,281   43,398
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 39,627   47,756
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 31,964   41,707
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,342   25,408
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 31,108   24,067
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 32,929   30,729
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 1,085   197,185
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 290   60,005
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 445   66,960
One-person households 225   39,830
Other household types 28 120   30,390
Average household size 2.3   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 36,893   44,136
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 51,392   66,267
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 37,899   47,231
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 18,435   18,011
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 39,063   34,480
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 33,378   38,997
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 45,528   56,406
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 34,164   41,366
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 17,828   17,368
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 37,898   32,419
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 501   551
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 357   480
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 2,525 1,230 1,300   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 2,500 1,215 1,290   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 25 15 10   10,020 5,070 4,950
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 2,530 1,230 1,300   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 2,455 1,200 1,255   475,985 234,335 241,655
French only 0 0 0   90 40 45
English and French 55 25 25   23,675 9,160 14,515
Neither English nor French 20 0 20   850 430 420
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 2,530 1,225 1,300   500,605 243,965 256,640
English 2,505 1,230 1,280   494,345 240,960 253,380
French 0 0 0   650 325 325
Non-official language 20 0 20   4,905 2,380 2,530
English and French 0 0 0   180 60 120
English and non-official language 0 0 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 Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 2,530 1,225 1,300   500,605 243,965 256,640
Non-immigrants 37 2,505 1,215 1,285   490,855 238,725 252,130
Immigrants 38 20 10 10   8,380 4,520 3,860
Before 1991 0 0 0   5,385 2,870 2,520
1991 to 2000 0 0 0   1,550 820 735
2001 to 2006 39 20 10 10   1,440 835 610
Non-permanent residents 40 10 0 0   1,370 725 645
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 2,530 1,230 1,300   500,610 243,970 256,640
Canadian citizens 2,505 1,215 1,285   496,705 241,795 254,910
Canadian citizens under age 18 400 210 190   98,585 51,010 47,570
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 2,100 1,010 1,095   398,115 190,785 207,335
Not Canadian citizens 42 25 10 15   3,900 2,170 1,730
Table: Generation status
Generation status Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 2,215 1,055 1,160   422,385 203,925 218,465
1st generation 44 25 10 15   9,160 4,920 4,240
2nd generation 45 25 0 20   9,125 4,625 4,500
3rd generation or more 46 2,170 1,040 1,125   404,100 194,380 209,725
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 2,505 1,215 1,290   496,200 241,720 254,480
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 2,380 1,145 1,235   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) 50 35 20   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 40 25 15   14,530 7,060 7,470
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 20 10 10   9,460 4,800 4,655
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 10 0 10   1,225 605 615
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 2,445 1,185 1,260   477,800 232,300 245,505
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 2,000 965 1,035   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) 275 130 150   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 120 65 55   37,805 17,765 20,040
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 25 20 0   25,780 12,640 13,140
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 20 10 10   3,140 1,610 1,535
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 2,525 1,230 1,300   500,605 243,965 256,640
Aboriginal identity population 50 0 0 0   23,450 11,520 11,925
Non-Aboriginal identity population 2,530 1,225 1,300   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 2,215 1,055 1,160   422,385 203,920 218,460
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,050 440 610   141,575 68,605 72,965
High school certificate or equivalent 52 470 210 260   93,330 42,520 50,810
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 255 175 75   51,380 32,105 19,275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 290 150 140   74,100 32,525 41,575
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 10 10   14,310 5,940 8,370
University certificate, diploma or degree 130 70 65   47,690 22,220 25,470
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 255 120 135   65,355 33,210 32,145
No certificate, diploma or degree 130 60 70   28,820 15,745 13,075
High school certificate or equivalent 55 110 55 55   24,470 12,010 12,455
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10 10 10   2,395 1,665 730
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 10 0 0   4,855 2,230 2,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   1,015 420 600
University certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   3,800 1,150 2,655
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 215 120 100   58,260 27,450 30,815
No certificate, diploma or degree 30 10 25   8,525 4,535 3,990
High school certificate or equivalent 58 75 55 20   12,530 6,000 6,530
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 10 25   6,245 4,035 2,210
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 45 30 15   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 30 15 10   11,995 4,785 7,210
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 1,285 645 645   232,570 112,925 119,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 575 255 320   66,110 31,950 34,160
High school certificate or equivalent 61 200 70 125   44,460 19,605 24,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 170 135 35   36,735 22,260 14,475
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 225 115 115   47,695 21,040 26,650
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 15 10 0   8,770 3,730 5,040
University certificate, diploma or degree 105 55 50   28,805 14,330 14,475
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 2,215 1,055 1,160   422,390 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,520 650 870   234,900 111,125 123,775
Education 85 35 45   19,090 6,460 12,640
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 10 0   2,840 1,440 1,395
Humanities 20 15 10   6,450 2,830 3,625
Social and behavioural sciences and law 30 15 20   10,505 3,500 7,000
Business, management and public administration 140 30 105   43,510 9,870 33,640
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10 0 15   4,285 2,335 1,950
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 0 0   7,980 3,875 4,110
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 185 180 0   46,405 44,190 2,210
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 0 10 0   3,360 2,415 940
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 100 40 60   25,635 4,560 21,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 110 75 35   17,405 11,330 6,080
Other 64 0 0 0   10 0 10
Table: Location of study
Location of study Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 2,215 1,055 1,160   422,385 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,520 650 870   234,905 111,130 123,775
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 695 405 285   187,480 92,795 94,690
Inside Canada 660 380 280   182,125 89,720 92,405
Outside Canada 30 25 10   5,355 3,070 2,285
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 2,215 1,055 1,160   422,385 203,920 218,465
In the labour force 67 1,185 625 555   248,685 129,475 119,210
Employed 68 905 500 400   202,525 102,700 99,830
Unemployed 69 275 125 155   46,150 26,770 19,385
Not in the labour force 70 1,030 430 600   173,705 74,450 99,255
Participation rate 71 53.5 59.2 47.8   58.9 63.5 54.6
Employment rate 72 40.9 47.4 34.5   47.9 50.4 45.7
Unemployment rate 73 23.2 20.0 27.9   18.6 20.7 16.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 1,135 610 525   241,880 126,305 115,575
A Management occupations 75 50 35 15   18,570 10,920 7,650
B Business, finance and administration occupations 85 30 60   35,775 9,035 26,740
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 75 60 10   13,865 11,485 2,380
D Health occupations 65 25 45   15,045 2,990 12,055
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 60 20 30   19,795 7,035 12,760
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 0   4,570 1,860 2,710
G Sales and service occupations 345 95 250   61,120 20,970 40,150
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 155 140 15   42,140 40,065 2,075
I Occupations unique to primary industry 105 90 15   17,310 14,275 3,040
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 180 105 75   13,690 7,665 6,015
Table: Industry
Industry Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 1,135 610 525   241,880 126,305 115,575
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 180 155 30   24,500 19,885 4,610
Construction 20 20 0   16,985 15,565 1,425
Manufacturing 245 165 80   22,485 14,620 7,865
Wholesale trade 20 20 0   6,630 4,850 1,775
Retail trade 180 40 140   30,580 12,205 18,380
Finance and real estate 35 15 20   7,895 3,205 4,690
Health care and social services 180 50 135   30,360 5,180 25,180
Educational services 45 15 30   17,005 6,555 10,450
Business services 100 75 25   35,390 22,050 13,345
Other services 130 55 75   50,040 22,185 27,850
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 1,885 865 1,020   375,325 174,370 200,950
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 1,850 850 1,005   370,405 171,400 199,000
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 620 285 335   148,605 62,950 85,655
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 290 130 160   75,265 29,980 45,290
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 1,330 705 625   274,630 142,520 132,110
English 1,330 705 625   272,735 141,790 130,950
French 0 0 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 0 0 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 Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 905 505 400   202,525 102,700 99,825
Worked at home 55 30 25   11,295 5,370 5,925
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   855 660 190
No fixed workplace address 145 145 0   22,410 17,925 4,485
Worked at usual place 700 325 375   167,970 78,745 89,225
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 570 240 330   93,825 41,250 52,575
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 85 55 30   63,355 30,010 33,345
Worked in a different census division (county) 25 20 10   6,135 3,940 2,195
Worked in a different province 20 10 15   4,650 3,540 1,110
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Grand Bank, 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 83 850 475 375   190,380 96,670 93,710
Car, truck, van, as driver 555 335 220   140,375 73,010 67,365
Car, truck, van, as passenger 105 40 65   23,930 9,945 13,980
Public transit 10 0 10   3,660 1,775 1,880
Walked or bicycled 150 65 80   15,175 6,545 8,630
All other modes 25 25 0   7,235 5,385 1,850
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 2,530 1,230 1,300   500,610 243,965 256,645
Total visible minority population 85 20 10 10   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 20 10 10   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 2,510 1,220 1,290   494,890 240,955 253,930
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 1,325 700 625   271,255 141,725 129,525
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 12,839 19,386 10,768   18,086 23,150 14,346
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 370 205 160   111,580 57,440 54,140
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 37,023 44,716 30,138   37,429 44,607 31,130
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Grand Bank, Town   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 2,105 1,025 1,085   397,675 193,980 203,695
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 17,890 23,931 14,028   19,573 25,929 15,823
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 17,183 20,730 13,367   18,149 22,893 15,193
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 59.2 62.1 54.2   69.1 72.2 64.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 31.6 27.9 37.8   20.4 17.2 25.2
Other money - As a % of total income 9.1 10.0 7.7   10.5 10.6 10.4
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 2,525 1,230 1,295   497,395 242,360 255,035
% in low income before tax - All persons 15.2 13.1 17.3   14.7 13.0 16.3
% in low income after tax - All persons 7.1 8.1 6.5   10.1 9.4 10.8
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 20.0 26.2 15.8   18.7 18.7 18.7
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 10.0 14.3 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. Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code1002019) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
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