Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lamèque
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 13 | 24 years |
| Public administration | 12 | — |
| Hairdressers | 12 | 26 years |
| Shopping other | 12 | — |
| Restaurants | 11 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 11 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 10 | — |
| Religion | 9 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 9 | — |
| Other accommodation | 9 | — |
| Campgrounds | 8 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 7 | — |
| Education | 6 | — |
| All food and beverage | 6 | — |
| Post office | 6 | — |
| Gas station | 6 | — |
Lamèque Facts
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Population | 1,415 |
| Male Population | 635 (44.9%) |
| Female Population | 780 (55.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -10.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -7.5% |
| Median Age | 49.7 years (Male: 48.9, Female: 50.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $47,734 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 506 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.79361, -64.64750 |
| Postal Codes | E8S, E8T |
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Lamèque Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,578 | 1,572 | 1,529 | 1,443 | 1,415 | 1,429 | 1,442 |
| Population Density | 128.2 / km² | 127.7 / km² | 124.2 / km² | 117.2 / km² | 114.9 / km² | 116.1 / km² | 117.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLamèque Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamèque | -10.3% | -10% | -7.5% |
| New Brunswick | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lamèque Median Age
Median Age: 49.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamèque | 49.7 yrs | 50.4 yrs | 48.9 yrs |
| New Brunswick | 44 yrs | 44.9 yrs | 43 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lamèque Population Density
Population Density: 115 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamèque | 1,415 | 12.3 km² | 115 / km² |
| New Brunswick | 783,302 | 76,912.8 km² | 10.2 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lamèque Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lamèque
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lamèque Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $39,053 | $37,379 | $32,743 | $44,074 | $40,724 | $42,200 | $42,557 | $47,734 |
| Total GDP | $86.1M | $84M | $73.6M | $97.6M | $88.5M | $91.3M | $95.3M | $107.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lamèque CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamèque | 18,884 tn | 13.35 tn | 1,533.8 tons/km² |
| New Brunswick | 10,355,804 tn | 13.22 tn | 134.6 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lamèque CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,884 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,533.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/88 | 8:38 AM | 4.9 | 73.4 km | 18,000 m | Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lamèque
Lamèque (2011 population: 1,432) is a Canadian town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.
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