Campbellton, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Campbellton is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 459. Residents earn $60,400 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
459 Population 33/sq mi density
$60,400 Median Income $35,000 per capita
$150,000 Home Value
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,400 median income, 21.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.2%
93% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.1%
486% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.6%
42% higher than US avg

How Campbellton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population459
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$35,000
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty17.6%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units210
Rent Burden0.0%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation7 ft (2 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+34.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute28 min

Is Campbellton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Campbellton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Campbellton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Campbellton is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Campbellton is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.4% have completed high school.

Campbellton has a population of 459 with a density of 33 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

459
Total Population
2021 Census
33
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
13.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Campbellton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Campbellton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Campbellton is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Campbellton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,400
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.1%
486% above US avg
Poverty Rate17.6%
42% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Campbellton is $150,000, 47% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$150,000
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden0.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%
Renter-Occupied9.5%
Housing Units210

Property Tax

2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.2%
93% below US avg
High School+34.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density33/sq mi
Total Area13.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Drive Alone73.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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