Bittern Lake, Alberta Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Bittern Lake. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 6.57 km2. The village has a population density of 32.90 people per km2.

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

Bittern Lake on the Map

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Bittern Lake location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Bittern Lake has a population of around 216 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Bittern Lake has decreased by -1.82%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
220216 --1.82%

2026 Population Projection

Bittern Lake's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 216 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Bittern Lake is around 105 while the female population is around 110.

Of the 216 total population in Bittern Lake, the largest gender is female with around 110 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
105110 -4.55%

Is Bittern Lake a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
11.5 pts below the province
60.0%
Employment rate
0.2 pts below the province
66.7%
Participation rate
1.3 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$96,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
9.2 pts below the province

Commute

77.8%
Commute under 30 minutes
8.2 pts above the province
94.4%
Commute by car
7.1 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

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

Household Composition

2.60 people
Average household size
About the same as the province
25.0%
One-person households
1.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Bittern Lake has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 50 to 54 years old, accounting for 11.60% of the total population. The village median age is 42.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population42 42.40%40 40.00% 4.72%42 42.00%
Average age of the population41 41.20%40 40.00% 2.43%41 40.60%
50 to 54 years15 14.30%10 9.10% 33.33%25 11.60%
10 to 14 years10 9.50%10 9.10% 0.00%20 9.30%
15 to 19 years10 9.50%10 9.10% 0.00%20 9.30%
40 to 44 years10 9.50%10 9.10% 0.00%20 9.30%
55 to 59 years5 4.80%10 9.10% 50.00%20 9.30%
60 to 64 years15 14.30%10 9.10% 33.33%20 9.30%
35 to 39 years5 4.80%5 4.50% 0.00%15 7.00%
65 to 69 years5 4.80%10 9.10% 50.00%15 7.00%
5 to 9 years5 4.80%5 4.50% 0.00%10 4.70%
20 to 24 years5 4.80%5 4.50% 0.00%10 4.70%
25 to 29 years10 9.50%5 4.50% 50.00%10 4.70%
30 to 34 years5 4.80%0 0.00% 100.00%10 4.70%
45 to 49 years5 4.80%0 0.00% 100.00%10 4.70%
0 to 4 years5 4.80%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.30%
75 to 79 years0 0.00%5 4.50% 100.00%5 2.30%
80 to 84 years5 4.80%5 4.50% 0.00%5 2.30%
70 to 74 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the village'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 69.80% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 69.80% and 16.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Bittern Lake

Population of Bittern Lake by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Bittern Lake is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Bittern Lake 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 English, which accounts for 30.30% of the total population, followed by German (30.30%), Swedish (21.21%), Irish (18.18%), and Norwegian (18.18%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Polish, Scottish, French, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English26.32%26.67%30.30%
German26.32%26.67%30.30%
Swedish21.05%20.00%21.21%
Irish21.05%13.33%18.18%
Norwegian21.05%13.33%18.18%
Polish10.53%20.00%15.15%
Scottish15.79%0.00%9.09%
French10.53%20.00%9.09%
Ukrainian10.53%13.33%9.09%
Russian10.53%0.00%9.09%

Immigration Profile

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

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

The top countries of origin for Bittern Lake'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 85 of Bittern Lake's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.90% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.40%, 6.25%, and 6.25%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3521.90%
1 person2012.50%
4 persons159.40%
3 persons106.25%
5 or more persons106.25%

Income in Bittern Lake

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Bittern Lake 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 village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Bittern Lake 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 Bittern Lake's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Bittern Lake'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 village'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 village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Bittern Lake

This data sheds light on the distribution of Bittern Lake 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.

44.15% or most of the Bittern Lake population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.15% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree754011044.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate40508032.50%
No certificate, diploma or degree35155019.15%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

Below national average 0.0% of Bittern Lake's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Bittern Lake

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Bittern Lake. 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 rate60.00%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Bittern Lake's population (around 80.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10015

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Bittern Lake has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Construction sector comes second at 15%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 15%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing15020%
Construction10015%
Health care and social assistance101015%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting01010%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10010%
Retail trade0010%
Utilities000%
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%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Bittern Lake: -33 Manufacturing (20%), Construction (15%), Health care and social assistance (15%)

Top occupation categories in Bittern Lake: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (35%), Business, finance and administration occupations (15%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (15%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. 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 work45308084.20%
No fixed workplace address1501515.80%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes50.00%
Less than 15 minutes27.80%
60 minutes and over16.70%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Bittern Lakeshed 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 village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Bittern Lake's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
65.71%
Married or living common-law
34.29%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village'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 Bittern Lake. About 220 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
English220
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
English95.5%100.0%
Non-official languages2.3%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Bittern Lake is predominantly Christian. About 60 of its population is Christian (30 males and 30 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
Christian36.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bittern Lake

According to the 2021 census, Bittern Lake has a population of approximately 216 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Bittern Lake decreased by 1.82%.

Bittern Lake has a population density of approximately 32.90 people per square kilometre.

Bittern Lake covers a land area of approximately 6.57 km².

The median age of the population in Bittern Lake is 42.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Bittern Lake is English.

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

English is the most common first official language spoken in Bittern Lake.

Christian is the predominant religion in Bittern Lake.

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.