Nequatque, British Columbia Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Nequatque. It is a indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.97 km2. The indian reserve has a population density of 78.80 people per km2.

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

Nequatque on the Map

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Nequatque location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Nequatque has a population of around 155 people. The indian reserve's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Nequatque has decreased by -5.49%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
164155 --5.49%

2026 Population Projection

Nequatque's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 155 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Nequatque is around 90 while the female population is around 70.

Of the 155 total population in Nequatque, the largest gender is male with around 90 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
9070 -22.22%

Is Nequatque a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
8.4 pts below the province
46.2%
Employment rate
11.7 pts below the province
46.2%
Participation rate
17.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$85,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
10.8 pts below the province

Commute

45.5%
Commute under 30 minutes
20.3 pts below the province
90.9%
Commute by car
11.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
9.3 pts below the province

Housing Character

84.6%
Single-detached houses
42.2 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
43.5 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.50 people
Average household size
0.10people above the province
33.3%
One-person households
3.9 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Indian Reserves Near Nequatque

Population by Age Characteristics

Nequatque has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 12.90% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 38.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Average age of the population40 40.40%41 41.00% 2.44%40 40.40%
Median age of the population38 37.60%40 40.40% 7.43%39 38.80%
35 to 39 years15 16.70%10 14.30% 33.33%20 12.90%
50 to 54 years5 5.60%0 0.00% 100.00%15 9.70%
55 to 59 years10 11.10%5 7.10% 50.00%15 9.70%
30 to 34 years5 5.60%5 7.10% 0.00%10 6.50%
40 to 44 years5 5.60%10 14.30% 50.00%10 6.50%
45 to 49 years5 5.60%5 7.10% 0.00%10 6.50%
60 to 64 years0 0.00%10 14.30% 100.00%10 6.50%
65 to 69 years0 0.00%5 7.10% 100.00%10 6.50%
0 to 4 years5 5.60%5 7.10% 0.00%10 6.50%
10 to 14 years5 5.60%5 7.10% 0.00%10 6.50%
15 to 19 years10 11.10%0 0.00% 100.00%10 6.50%
25 to 29 years10 11.10%5 7.10% 50.00%10 6.50%
70 to 74 years5 5.60%5 7.10% 0.00%5 3.20%
5 to 9 years0 0.00%5 7.10% 100.00%5 3.20%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%5 7.10% 100.00%5 3.20%
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 71.00% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 71.00% and 16.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Nequatque

Population of Nequatque by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Nequatque is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Nequatque 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 35.48% of the total population, followed by Canadian (12.90%), English (9.68%), French (6.45%), and Filipino (6.45%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include American, Mexican, Bengali, Cameroonian, and Guatemalan.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
First Nations (North American Indian)33.33%42.86%35.48%
Canadian11.11%0.00%12.90%
English11.11%14.29%9.68%
French0.00%0.00%6.45%
Filipino0.00%14.29%6.45%
American0.00%0.00%6.45%
Mexican11.11%0.00%6.45%
Bengali0.00%0.00%0.00%
Cameroonian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Guatemalan0.00%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 Nequatque's population profile.

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

The top countries of origin for Nequatque's immigrant population are Algeria (0), Congo, Democratic Republic of the (0), Egypt (0), Eritrea (0), Ethiopia (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Algeria0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the0
Egypt0
Eritrea0
Ethiopia0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 55 of Nequatque's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.85% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.35%, 8.35%, and 8.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2520.85%
1 person2016.65%
3 persons108.35%
4 persons108.35%
5 or more persons108.35%

Income in Nequatque

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Nequatque 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 Nequatque 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 Nequatque's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Nequatque'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 Nequatque

This data sheds light on the distribution of Nequatque 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.

40.30% or most of the Nequatque population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.10% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.10% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 5.25% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree50359040.30%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate45357533.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree30255022.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher100105.25%

Below national average 5.3% of Nequatque's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Nequatque

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Nequatque. 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 rate46.15%
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 Nequatque's population (around 69.20%) 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 0.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1000

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Nequatque has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (31%) works in the public administration sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 23%, followed by Utilities at 15%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration101031%
Health care and social assistance101023%
Utilities10015%
Construction0015%
Retail trade0015%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services01015%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
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%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Nequatque: Public administration (31%), Health care and social assistance (23%), Utilities (15%)

Top occupation categories in Nequatque: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (23%), Sales and service occupations (23%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (23%)

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 work20204066.70%
No fixed workplace address10101525.00%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Nequatque 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 minutes45.50%
60 minutes and over27.30%
30 to 44 minutes18.20%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
38.46%
Married or living common-law
61.54%

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 Nequatque. About 155 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
English155
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
English100.0%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Nequatque is predominantly Christian. About 15 of its population is Christian (10 males and 10 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
Christian9.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Nequatque

Parks

Community Centres

Green Spaces in Nequatque

NameTypeApprox. Area
Anderson Lake Community Docks and Boat LaunchParks0.4 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nequatque

According to the 2021 census, Nequatque has a population of approximately 155 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Nequatque decreased by 5.49%.

Nequatque has a population density of approximately 78.80 people per square kilometre.

Nequatque covers a land area of approximately 1.97 km².

The median age of the population in Nequatque is 38.80 years.

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

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

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Nequatque.

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.