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1836 – Census reports two famililes at Red Head Cove with a total population of 14. These are the families of Hatch and Patrick Rice, who live on both sides of the Main River.
1845 – The population increases to 48.
1872 – A road is established between Red Head Cove, Bay de Verde and Old Perlican.
1874 – The population increases to 89. Three of these were born in Ireland.
1901 – The population is 174.
1935 – The population is 240.
1980’s – The inshore fishery is still the largest employer in Red Head Cove, but some residents leave as a result of the declining fish and crab stocks.
1992 – Most of the services are provided
to Red Head Cove by the larger surrounding communities, including
a cottage hospital in Old Perlican and a central high school in Bay de Verde.