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» The population of Clarenville was 5,274 in 2006.
» Clarenville has seen a population increase of 3.3% from 2001 to 2006.
» The median age of the population in Clarenville is 35.4.
» The population density of clarenville is 37.5 persons per square kilometer of land area.
» Clarenville contains 140.79 square kilometers of land area.
» The total number of private dwellings in the Town in 2006 was 2250.
» Clarenville has a Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) population of approximately 35,000.
» Residents of the town have higher levels of formal education than the provincial average.
» The labour force participation rate for both men and women is above the provincial average and is among the highest in Newfoundland. |
| Labour Force Breakdown: |
By Industry
» Wholesale & Retal Trade 18%
» Agriculture & Other 4%
» Health & Education 25%
» Business Services 12%
» Real Estate & Financing & Insurance 2%
» Construction & Manufacturing 19%
By Occupation
» Sales & Service 23%
» Social Services, Education, Government & Religion 12%
» Natural & Applied Sciences 7%
» Health Occupations 8%
» Business, Finance & Administration 13%
» Management 13%
» Trades & Equipment Operations 15%
» Art, Culture, Recreation & Sport 1%
» Other 2%
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| Housing Market: |
Clarenville offers a variety of neighborhoods with various housing available. Apartments in the area range from efficiency to luxury, with a varied price range. According to the 2001 Census, the average value of dwellings in Clarenville was $75,859.
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| Employment: |
The main sources of employment for the Clarenville area are Provinical Government Services (education and health sectors) and the industrial centre located in the Arnold's Cove area (North Atlantic Refining) and other private sector businesses.
Clarenville is an active service and industrial centre and as a result, employment in the area is higher than many other parts of the province.
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