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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Obushkudayang. It is a indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 4.58 km2. The indian reserve has a population density of 208.90 people per km2.

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

Obushkudayang on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Obushkudayang has a population of around 957 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Obushkudayang has increased by 0.00%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
0957 +0.00%

Population By Genders

The male population of Obushkudayang is around 475 while the female population is around 480.

Of the 957 total population in Obushkudayang, the largest gender is female with around 480 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
475480 +1.04%

Is Obushkudayang a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

23.1%
Unemployment rate
14.8 pts above the province
18.4%
Employment rate
40.7 pts below the province
22.8%
Participation rate
41.6 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$43,600
Median household income
$35,900 below the province
62.6%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
48.4 pts above the province

Commute

85.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
11.8 pts above the province
80.0%
Commute by car
6.1 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
19.3%
One-person households
8.9 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Indian Reserves Near Obushkudayang

Population by Age Characteristics

Obushkudayang has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 14.10% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 20.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
0 to 4 years70 14.70%65 13.50% 7.14%135 14.10%
5 to 9 years80 16.80%55 11.50% 31.25%135 14.10%
10 to 14 years60 12.60%55 11.50% 8.33%120 12.50%
15 to 19 years45 9.50%45 9.40% 0.00%90 9.40%
20 to 24 years35 7.40%35 7.30% 0.00%70 7.30%
25 to 29 years35 7.40%45 9.40% 22.22%70 7.30%
30 to 34 years20 4.20%35 7.30% 42.86%50 5.20%
35 to 39 years25 5.30%15 3.10% 40.00%45 4.70%
45 to 49 years20 4.20%30 6.30% 33.33%45 4.70%
40 to 44 years15 3.20%30 6.30% 50.00%40 4.20%
50 to 54 years25 5.30%15 3.10% 40.00%40 4.20%
60 to 64 years10 2.10%20 4.20% 50.00%35 3.60%
55 to 59 years15 3.20%15 3.10% 0.00%30 3.10%
Average age of the population25 24.80%27 26.50% 7.55%26 25.70%
Median age of the population18 18.20%22 22.40% 17.86%20 20.00%
65 to 69 years10 2.10%5 1.00% 50.00%15 1.60%
70 to 74 years10 2.10%5 1.00% 50.00%15 1.60%
75 to 79 years10 2.10%0 0.00% 100.00%10 1.00%
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 54.70% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 15 to 64 years, account for 40.10% and 54.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Obushkudayang by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Obushkudayang is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Obushkudayang 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 First Nations (North American Indian), which accounts for 56.02% of the total population, followed by Ojibway (32.98%), Saulteaux (6.81%), Cree (3.14%), and German (1.05%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ukrainian, African, North American Indigenous, Western European, and New Brunswicker.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
First Nations (North American Indian)54.74%57.29%56.02%
Ojibway32.63%33.33%32.98%
Saulteaux7.37%7.29%6.81%
Cree4.21%2.08%3.14%
German0.00%0.00%1.05%
Ukrainian2.11%0.00%1.05%
African2.11%0.00%1.05%
North American Indigenous0.00%0.00%1.05%
Western European0.00%0.00%0.00%
New Brunswicker0.00%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 Obushkudayang's population profile.

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

The top countries of origin for Obushkudayang's immigrant population are Trinidad and Tobago (0), United States of America (0), Bosnia and Herzegovina (0), Croatia (0), France (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Trinidad and Tobago0
United States of America0
Bosnia and Herzegovina0
Croatia0
France0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 280 of Obushkudayang's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.

Household Size

About 13.15% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 10.55% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 9.65%, 8.75%, and 6.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
5 or more persons7513.15%
2 persons6010.55%
1 person559.65%
3 persons508.75%
4 persons356.15%

Income in Obushkudayang

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Obushkudayang is $20,800.

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 Obushkudayang population or around 155 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 55 and 45 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Obushkudayang's median household income is $43,600, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Obushkudayang's median household income is 40,400 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 Obushkudayang

This data sheds light on the distribution of Obushkudayang 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.

56.50% or most of the Obushkudayang population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 25.10% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.15% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 4.50% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
No certificate, diploma or degree26029054056.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate11511523025.10%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6011016518.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher1025404.50%

Below national average 4.5% of Obushkudayang's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Obushkudayang

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Obushkudayang. 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 5.26% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate18.42%
Unemployment rate5.26%

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 Obushkudayang's population (around 66.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the indian reserve, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10010

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Obushkudayang has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (26%) works in the educational services sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 26%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Educational services102026%
Public administration251026%
Health care and social assistance01511%
Utilities1007%
Retail trade0107%
Accommodation and food services007%
Other services (except public administration)1007%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale 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%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Obushkudayang: Educational services (26%), Public administration (26%), Health care and social assistance (11%)

Top occupation categories in Obushkudayang: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (26%), Sales and service occupations (22%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (19%)

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 work40408076.20%
No fixed workplace address15102019.00%
Worked at home101000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Obushkudayang 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 Obushkudayang residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Obushkudayang 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 minutes75.00%
15 to 29 minutes10.00%
60 minutes and over10.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Obushkudayangshed 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 Obushkudayang's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
40.35%
Married or living common-law
59.65%

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 Obushkudayang. About 955 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
English955
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
English82.7%94.8%
Non-official languages11.0%3.7%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Obushkudayang is predominantly Christian. About 400 of its population is Christian (185 males and 185 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 1.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian41.7%
Islam1.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Obushkudayang

According to the 2021 census, Obushkudayang has a population of approximately 957 people.

Obushkudayang has a population density of approximately 208.90 people per square kilometre.

Obushkudayang covers a land area of approximately 4.58 km².

The median age of the population in Obushkudayang is 20.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Obushkudayang is First Nations (North American Indian).

The median household income in Obushkudayang is $43,600, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Obushkudayang.

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.