Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Woodlands has a population of around 3,797 people. The township's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Woodlands has increased by ▲ 11.15%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3,416 | 3,797 | +11.15% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.14% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Woodlands's population is projected to reach approximately 4,220 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 3.52 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 3,797 | 4,220 | 3.52 |
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.
Woodlands Population Trend & Context
Woodlands is the 36th-largest township in Manitoba, with a 2021 census population of 3,797 — an increase of 381 (▲ 11.15%) people from the 3,416 recorded in 2016.
The township's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Manitoba townships. The township's median age of 40 years closely mirrors the national median of 41.9, suggesting a demographic profile in line with the Canadian average.
How does Woodlands compare to other Manitoba townships?
- De Salaberry: 3,918 (2021)
- Alexander: 3,854 (2021)
- Woodlands: 3,797 (2021) ← 36th largest
- Lac du Bonnet: 3,563 (2021)
- Killarney - Turtle Mountain: 3,520 (2021)
Population By Genders
The male population of Woodlands is around 1,935 while the female population is around 1,860.
Of the 3,797 total population in Woodlands, the largest gender is male with around 1,935 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,935 | 1,860 | +3.88% |
Is Woodlands a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Woodlands compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Manitoba, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Woodlands Population Compared to Manitoba
Manitoba's population in 2021 was 1,342,153, spread across the area. Here's how Woodlands compares to the township's key indicators:
| Indicator | Woodlands | Manitoba |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,000 | $79,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Median age | 40 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 25.9% |
| Immigrants (%) | 4.3% | 19.7% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Woodlands has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 7.80% of the total population. The township median age is 40.00.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 to 34 years | 145 7.50% | 150 8.10% | 3.33% | 295 7.80% |
| 55 to 59 years | 140 7.20% | 140 7.50% | 0.00% | 280 7.40% |
| 60 to 64 years | 125 6.50% | 155 8.30% | 19.35% | 280 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 years | 135 7.00% | 130 7.00% | 3.70% | 265 7.00% |
| 15 to 19 years | 130 6.70% | 125 6.70% | 3.85% | 255 6.70% |
| 65 to 69 years | 140 7.20% | 115 6.20% | 17.86% | 255 6.70% |
| 10 to 14 years | 130 6.70% | 110 5.90% | 15.38% | 240 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 years | 115 5.90% | 115 6.20% | 0.00% | 235 6.20% |
| 45 to 49 years | 110 5.70% | 125 6.70% | 12.00% | 230 6.10% |
| 0 to 4 years | 125 6.50% | 100 5.40% | 20.00% | 225 5.90% |
| 25 to 29 years | 105 5.40% | 110 5.90% | 4.55% | 220 5.80% |
| 40 to 44 years | 125 6.50% | 100 5.40% | 20.00% | 220 5.80% |
| 70 to 74 years | 95 4.90% | 100 5.40% | 5.00% | 195 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 years | 100 5.20% | 95 5.10% | 5.00% | 190 5.00% |
| 20 to 24 years | 95 4.90% | 80 4.30% | 15.79% | 175 4.60% |
| 75 to 79 years | 60 3.10% | 45 2.40% | 25.00% | 110 2.90% |
| 80 to 84 years | 45 2.30% | 30 1.60% | 33.33% | 80 2.10% |
| 85 years and over | 15 0.80% | 40 2.20% | 62.50% | 60 1.60% |
| Average age of the population | 40 39.90% | 41 40.90% | 2.44% | 40 40.40% |
| 85 to 89 years | 10 0.50% | 25 1.30% | 60.00% | 40 1.10% |
| Median age of the population | 39 39.20% | 40 40.40% | 2.48% | 40 40.00% |
Broader Age Groups
If the township'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 62.60% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 19.20% and 18.30%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Woodlands are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 years | 20.20% | 18.30% | 19.20% |
| 65 years and over | 18.60% | 18.00% | 18.30% |
Photos of Places & Sceneries in Woodlands
Population of Woodlands by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Woodlands is quite diverse, which contributes to the township's vibrant cultural landscape. Woodlands is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the township appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Woodlands are Scottish, which accounts for 30.92% of the total population, followed by English (29.48%), Irish (21.10%), German (17.63%), and Ukrainian (14.74%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Woodlands include French, Canadian, Icelandic, Polish, and Swedish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish | 30.46% | 31.40% | 30.92% |
| English | 29.02% | 29.94% | 29.48% |
| Irish | 20.69% | 21.22% | 21.10% |
| German | 18.97% | 16.28% | 17.63% |
| Ukrainian | 16.09% | 13.37% | 14.74% |
| French | 10.34% | 12.50% | 11.42% |
| Canadian | 9.20% | 10.17% | 9.83% |
| Icelandic | 7.76% | 10.47% | 9.10% |
| Polish | 7.18% | 6.98% | 6.79% |
| Swedish | 4.31% | 4.65% | 4.62% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Woodlands's population profile.
About 4.3% of Woodlands's population are immigrants (150 people).
The top countries of origin for Woodlands's immigrant population are United Kingdom (40), United States of America (20), Poland (20), Germany (10), Portugal (10).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40 |
| United States of America | 20 |
| Poland | 20 |
| Germany | 10 |
| Portugal | 10 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 1,210 of Woodlands's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 19.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.65%, 7.65%, and 4.20%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 535 | 19.45% |
| 1 person | 305 | 11.10% |
| 3 persons | 210 | 7.65% |
| 4 persons | 210 | 7.65% |
| 5 or more persons | 115 | 4.20% |
Income in Woodlands
Analyzing income distribution in Woodlands can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Woodlands is $44,400.
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 township's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Woodlands population or around 450 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 400 and 395 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Woodlands's median household income is $90,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average Woodlands's median household income is 6,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the township'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 township's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Woodlands
This data sheds light on the distribution of Woodlands 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.
51.80% or most of the Woodlands population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 15.50% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 13.95% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 1,095 | 1,280 | 2,380 | 51.80% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 680 | 830 | 1,515 | 32.50% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 510 | 260 | 770 | 15.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 215 | 420 | 640 | 13.95% |
Below national average 14.0% of Woodlands's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Woodlands
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Woodlands. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Woodlands is at 2.11% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 66.73% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.11% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the township who work as an employee. The majority of Woodlands's population (around 70.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the township, there are 220 men and 100 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 325.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 220 | 100 | 325 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Woodlands industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Woodlands is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Woodlands has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Construction sector comes second at 12%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 12%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 225 | 125 | 18% |
| Construction | 200 | 35 | 12% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 195 | 12% |
| Public administration | 60 | 95 | 8% |
| Educational services | 15 | 140 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 115 | 35 | 8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 120 | 25 | 7% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 70 | 7% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 20 | 60 | 4% |
| Utilities | 35 | 15 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 20 | 3% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 45 | 2% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 15 | 20 | 2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 0 | 2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 0 | 2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 30 | 0 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 10 | 1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 10 | 1% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Woodlands residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Woodlands: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (18%), Construction (12%), Health care and social assistance (12%)
Top occupation categories in Woodlands: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (28%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (16%), Business, finance and administration occupations (14%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the township. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 645 | 685 | 1,330 | 70.00% |
| Worked at home | 155 | 145 | 295 | 15.50% |
| No fixed workplace address | 200 | 60 | 265 | 13.90% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Woodlands 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 Woodlands residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Woodlands spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the township's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the township.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 23.60% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 23.60% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 21.70% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 19.50% |
| 60 minutes and over | 11.60% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Woodlandsshed 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 township's social fabric. We can gain insights into Woodlands's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights township'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 Woodlands. About 3,740 people living in the province speak English, 45 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 3,740 |
| French | 45 |
| English and French | 5 |
| Neither English nor French | 5 |
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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 85.2% | 89.9% |
| Non-official languages | 12.4% | 9.5% |
| French | 1.3% | 0.3% |
Religion
Woodlands is predominantly Christian. About 1,540 of its population is Christian (720 males and 720 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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 44.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Woodlands
Schools
- Meadows School
- École Secondaire Neelin High School
- George Fitton School
- École Harrison
- École Secondaire Neelin High School
- Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School
- École Harrison
- George Fittion
- Christian Heritage School
Parks
Places to Visit in Woodlands
Historic Sites
Stadiums
Green Spaces in Woodlands
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| South End Community Centre | Parks | 1.6 ha |
| Jacobson Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Kin Park | Parks | 2.9 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Other Townships in Manitoba
- Hanover 17,216
- Springfield 16,142
- Tache 11,916
- St. Andrews 11,723
- St. Clements 11,586
- East St. Paul 9,725
- Stanley 8,981
- Rockwood 8,440
- Macdonald 8,120
- Ritchot 7,469
- Portage la Prairie 6,888
- La Broquerie 6,725
- West St. Paul 6,682
- Gimli 6,569
- Ste. Anne 5,584
- Brokenhead 5,414
- Cornwallis 4,568
- Headingley 4,331
- De Salaberry 3,918
- Alexander 3,854
- Lac du Bonnet 3,563
- Killarney - Turtle Mountain 3,520
- Cartier 3,344
- Morris 3,049
- Wallace-Woodworth 2,748
- Dufferin 2,543
- Grey 2,517
- Kelsey 2,181
- Dauphin 2,136
- Armstrong 1,967
- Oakview 1,928
- Fisher 1,845
- Piney 1,843
- Yellowhead 1,841
- Stuartburn 1,731
- Whitehead 1,679
- Whitemouth 1,630
- Prairie Lakes 1,625
- St. Laurent 1,542
- Rosedale 1,524
- Mossey River 1,450
- St. Francois Xavier 1,449
- Riding Mountain West 1,442
- Pipestone 1,422
- Reynolds 1,344
- Coldwell 1,313
- Grahamdale 1,278
- Montcalm 1,278
- Elton 1,276
- Rosser 1,270
- Sifton 1,239
- Alonsa 1,210
- Victoria 1,188
- Lakeshore 1,186
- Roland 1,145
- Argyle 994
- Ellice-Archie 831
- Victoria Beach 689
- Mountain [North] 537
- Mountain [South] 443
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Woodlands has a population of 3,797 people, making it the 36th township in Manitoba. The population increased significantly from 3,416 in 2016, an increase of 381 people or 11.15%. The township has a population density of 3.2 people per km² across a land area of 1,197.59 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Woodlands's population grew by 11.15% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 3,416 to 3,797 people, a gain of 381 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Manitoba townships during this period. The median age of 40.00 years suggests a mature, established community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Woodlands has a population density of approximately 3.20 people per square kilometre.
Woodlands covers a land area of approximately 1,197.59 km².
The median age of the population in Woodlands is 40.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Woodlands is Scottish.
The median household income in Woodlands is $90,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Woodlands.
Christian is the predominant religion in Woodlands.
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.