Wabamun 133A, Alberta Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Wabamun 133A census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Wabamun 133A. It is a indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 62.33 km2. The indian reserve has a population density of 15.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Wabamun 133A indian reserve's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Wabamun 133A on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Wabamun 133A has a population of around 981 people. The indian reserve's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Wabamun 133A has decreased by -38.38%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,592981 --38.38%

2026 Population Projection

Wabamun 133A's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 981 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Wabamun 133A is around 540 while the female population is around 445.

Of the 981 total population in Wabamun 133A, the largest gender is male with around 540 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
540445 -17.59%

Is Wabamun 133A a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Wabamun 133A compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Alberta, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

32.7%
Unemployment rate
21.2 pts above the province
27.5%
Employment rate
32.7 pts below the province
42.0%
Participation rate
26.0 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$68,000
Median household income
$28,000 below the province
24.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
15.2 pts above the province

Commute

83.3%
Commute under 30 minutes
13.7 pts above the province
97.2%
Commute by car
9.9 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

90.2%
Single-detached houses
29.3 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
22.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

4.70 people
Average household size
2.10people above the province
14.3%
One-person households
11.7 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Indian Reserves Near Wabamun 133A

Population by Age Characteristics

Wabamun 133A has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 12.70% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 23.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years70 13.00%60 13.50% 14.29%125 12.70%
5 to 9 years50 9.30%55 12.40% 9.09%105 10.70%
0 to 4 years55 10.20%40 9.00% 27.27%90 9.10%
20 to 24 years55 10.20%35 7.90% 36.36%90 9.10%
15 to 19 years45 8.30%40 9.00% 11.11%85 8.60%
25 to 29 years40 7.40%35 7.90% 12.50%75 7.60%
30 to 34 years35 6.50%30 6.70% 14.29%65 6.60%
50 to 54 years35 6.50%30 6.70% 14.29%65 6.60%
40 to 44 years35 6.50%20 4.50% 42.86%55 5.60%
55 to 59 years25 4.60%20 4.50% 20.00%50 5.10%
60 to 64 years30 5.60%20 4.50% 33.33%45 4.60%
35 to 39 years25 4.60%15 3.40% 40.00%40 4.10%
45 to 49 years20 3.70%15 3.40% 25.00%35 3.60%
65 to 69 years15 2.80%15 3.40% 0.00%30 3.00%
Average age of the population29 29.10%29 28.80% 3.44%29 29.00%
Median age of the population25 24.60%23 22.60% 8.13%24 23.60%
70 to 74 years0 0.00%5 1.10% 100.00%5 0.50%
75 to 79 years0 0.00%5 1.10% 100.00%5 0.50%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%5 1.10% 100.00%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 61.40% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 15 to 64 years, account for 33.50% and 61.40%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Wabamun 133A are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Wabamun 133A by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Wabamun 133A is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Wabamun 133A 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 40.61% of the total population, followed by Cree (27.92%), North American Indigenous (10.15%), Blackfoot (2.54%), and Plains Cree (2.03%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Beninese, Telugu, Roma, and Costa Rican.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
First Nations (North American Indian)40.19%40.45%40.61%
Cree27.10%29.21%27.92%
North American Indigenous10.28%11.24%10.15%
Blackfoot2.80%2.25%2.54%
Plains Cree2.80%0.00%2.03%
French0.00%0.00%1.02%
Beninese0.00%0.00%0.00%
Telugu0.00%0.00%0.00%
Roma0.00%0.00%0.00%
Costa Rican0.00%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 Wabamun 133A's population profile.

About 0.0% of Wabamun 133A's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Wabamun 133A'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 185 of Wabamun 133A's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.

Household Size

About 25.00% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 8.35% of the population. 1 person, 4 persons, and 3 persons households account for 7.15%, 5.95%, and 4.75%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
5 or more persons10525.00%
2 persons358.35%
1 person307.15%
4 persons255.95%
3 persons204.75%

Income in Wabamun 133A

Analyzing income distribution in Wabamun 133A can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wabamun 133A is $24,200.

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 Wabamun 133A population or around 75 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 75 and 35 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Wabamun 133A's median household income is $68,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Wabamun 133A's median household income is 16,000 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 Wabamun 133A

This data sheds light on the distribution of Wabamun 133A 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.

53.95% or most of the Wabamun 133A population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 28.90% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 17.40% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.75% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
No certificate, diploma or degree36022558553.95%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree16014530528.90%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate8510519017.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher100100.75%

Below national average 0.8% of Wabamun 133A's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Wabamun 133A

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wabamun 133A. 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 13.74% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate27.48%
Unemployment rate13.74%

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 Wabamun 133A's population (around 41.80%) 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 Wabamun 133A industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Wabamun 133A is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Wabamun 133A has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the public administration sector. The Construction sector comes second at 16%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration452024%
Construction301516%
Health care and social assistance102011%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1006%
Educational services0156%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1004%
Manufacturing1004%
Retail trade10104%
Other services (except public administration)10104%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Wabamun 133A residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Wabamun 133A: Public administration (24%), Construction (16%), Health care and social assistance (11%)

Top occupation categories in Wabamun 133A: Sales and service occupations (26%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (22%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (15%)

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 work707514077.80%
No fixed workplace address35104022.20%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Wabamun 133A 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 Wabamun 133A residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wabamun 133A 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 minutes63.90%
15 to 29 minutes19.40%
60 minutes and over8.30%
30 to 44 minutes5.60%
45 to 59 minutes5.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Wabamun 133Ashed 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 Wabamun 133A's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
38.93%
Married or living common-law
61.07%

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 Wabamun 133A. About 980 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak Neither English nor French, 0 people speak French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English980
Neither English nor French5
French0
English and 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
English83.7%96.4%
Non-official languages10.7%2.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Wabamun 133A is predominantly Christian. About 160 of its population is Christian (90 males and 90 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
Christian16.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Wabamun 133A

Schools

Frequently Asked Questions about Wabamun 133A

According to the 2021 census, Wabamun 133A has a population of approximately 981 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Wabamun 133A decreased by 38.38%.

Wabamun 133A has a population density of approximately 15.70 people per square kilometre.

Wabamun 133A covers a land area of approximately 62.33 km².

The median age of the population in Wabamun 133A is 23.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Wabamun 133A is First Nations (North American Indian).

The median household income in Wabamun 133A is $68,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Wabamun 133A.

Christian is the predominant religion in Wabamun 133A.

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.