Ilford, Manitoba Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Ilford census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Ilford. It is a indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 14.09 km2. The indian reserve has a population density of 4.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Ilford indian reserve's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Ilford on the Map

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Ilford location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Ilford has a population of around 62 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Ilford has increased by 100.00%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
3162 +100.00%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.87% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Ilford's population is projected to reach approximately 124 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 8.80 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
621248.80

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Ilford is around 40 while the female population is around 25.

Of the 62 total population in Ilford, the largest gender is male with around 40 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4025 +37.50%

Is Ilford a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Ilford compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Manitoba, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
8.3 pts below the province
66.7%
Employment rate
7.6 pts above the province
66.7%
Participation rate
2.3 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$79,500 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
14.2 pts below the province

Commute

100.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
26.8 pts above the province
50.0%
Commute by car
36.1 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.7 pts below the province

Housing Character

100.0%
Single-detached houses
33.6 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
24.3 pts below the province

Household Composition

3.40 people
Average household size
0.90people above the province
0.0%
One-person households
28.2 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Indian Reserves Near Ilford

Population by Age Characteristics

Ilford has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 23.10% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 43.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population25 24.60%45 45.20% 46.46%43 43.20%
Average age of the population33 33.00%44 44.00% 25.00%38 37.50%
10 to 14 years15 37.50%5 20.00% 66.67%15 23.10%
45 to 49 years5 12.50%5 20.00% 0.00%10 15.40%
60 to 64 years5 12.50%5 20.00% 0.00%10 15.40%
5 to 9 years5 12.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 7.70%
15 to 19 years5 12.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 7.70%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 7.70%
40 to 44 years0 0.00%5 20.00% 100.00%5 7.70%
55 to 59 years5 12.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 7.70%
65 to 69 years5 12.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 7.70%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
25 to 29 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
35 to 39 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
50 to 54 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
70 to 74 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
75 to 79 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the indian reserve's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 53.80% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 53.80% and 30.80%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Ilford are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Ilford

Population of Ilford by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Ilford is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Ilford is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Cree, which accounts for 76.92% of the total population, followed by North American Indigenous (15.38%), First Nations (North American Indian) (15.38%), Jamaican (0.00%), and Asian (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Korean, Romanian, Lebanese, Iranian, and Christian, n.i.e..

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Cree85.71%80.00%76.92%
North American Indigenous0.00%0.00%15.38%
First Nations (North American Indian)0.00%0.00%15.38%
Jamaican0.00%0.00%0.00%
Asian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Korean0.00%0.00%0.00%
Romanian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Lebanese0.00%0.00%0.00%
Iranian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Christian, n.i.e.0.00%0.00%0.00%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Ilford's population profile.

About 0.0% of Ilford's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Ilford's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 20 of Ilford's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 12.50% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 4 persons, 5 or more persons, and 1 person households account for 12.50%, 12.50%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons512.50%
3 persons512.50%
4 persons512.50%
5 or more persons512.50%
1 person00.00%

Income in Ilford

Analyzing income distribution in Ilford can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Ilford is $0.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the indian reserve's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Ilford population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Ilford's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Ilford's median household income is 84,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the indian reserve's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the indian reserve's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Ilford

This data sheds light on the distribution of Ilford residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

47.20% or most of the Ilford population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 47.20% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 16.65% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.00% has High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
No certificate, diploma or degree20103547.20%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree0103547.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher1001016.65%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate0000.00%

Below national average 16.7% of Ilford's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Ilford

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Ilford. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate66.67%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the indian reserve who work as an employee. The majority of Ilford's population (around 57.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the indian reserve, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 0.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

The Ilford industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Ilford is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Ilford has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (43%) works in the public administration sector. The Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services sector comes second at 29%, followed by Educational services at 29%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration151043%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services0029%
Educational services01029%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Ilford residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Ilford: Public administration (43%), Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services (29%), Educational services (29%)

Top occupation categories in Ilford: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (29%), Business, finance and administration occupations (29%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (0%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the indian reserve. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work10102066.70%
No fixed workplace address10101033.30%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Ilford residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Ilford residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Ilford spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the indian reserve's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the indian reserve.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes100.00%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Ilfordshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the indian reserve's social fabric. We can gain insights into Ilford's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
71.43%
Married or living common-law
28.57%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights indian reserve's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Ilford. About 60 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English60
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English83.3%91.7%
Non-official languages8.3%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Ilford is predominantly Christian. About 30 of its population is Christian (15 males and 15 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian50.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ilford

According to the 2021 census, Ilford has a population of approximately 62 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Ilford increased by 100.00%.

Ilford has a population density of approximately 4.40 people per square kilometre.

Ilford covers a land area of approximately 14.09 km².

The median age of the population in Ilford is 43.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Ilford is Cree.

The median household income in Ilford is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Ilford.

Christian is the predominant religion in Ilford.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.