Canoe Creek 2, British Columbia Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Canoe Creek 2 census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Canoe Creek 2. It is an Indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 15.76 km2. The Indian reserve has a population density of 6.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Canoe Creek 2 Indian reserve's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Canoe Creek 2 on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Canoe Creek 2 has a population of around 104 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Canoe Creek 2 has increased by ▲ 205.88%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
34104 +205.88%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.06% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Canoe Creek 2's population is projected to reach approximately 318 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 20.18 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
10431820.18

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.

Canoe Creek 2 Population Trend & Context

Canoe Creek 2 had a 2021 census population of 104 — an increase of 70 (▲ 205.88%) people from the 34 recorded in 2016.

The Indian reserve's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among British Columbia Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 30 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

Population By Genders

The male population of Canoe Creek 2 is around 55 while the female population is around 45.

Of the 104 total population in Canoe Creek 2, the largest gender is male with around 55 male within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5545 +18.18%

Is Canoe Creek 2 a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Canoe Creek 2 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
42.9%
Employment rate
15.0 pts below the province
42.9%
Participation rate
20.4 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

80.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
14.2 pts above the province
100.0%
Commute by car
20.1 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
9.3 pts below the province

Housing Character

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

Household Composition

5.60 people
Average household size
3.20people above the province
0.0%
One-person households
29.4 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Canoe Creek 2 Population Compared to British Columbia

British Columbia's population in 2021 was 5,000,879, spread across the area. Here's how Canoe Creek 2 compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:

IndicatorCanoe Creek 2British Columbia
Median household income$0$85,000
Unemployment rate0.0%8.4%
Median age3042.8
Bachelor's degree or higher0.0%31.8%
Immigrants (%)0.0%29.0%

Population by Age Characteristics

Canoe Creek 2 has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 19.00% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 30.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

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 57.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 33.30% and 9.50%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Canoe Creek 2 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years35.00%30.00%60.00%
15 to 64 years63.60%66.70%57.10%
0 to 14 years15.00%15.00%35.00%
0 to 14 years27.30%33.30%33.30%
65 years and over5.00%5.00%10.00%
65 years and over9.10%11.10%9.50%

Population of Canoe Creek 2 by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Canoe Creek 2 is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Canoe Creek 2 is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the Indian reserve appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Canoe Creek 2 are Tajik, which accounts for 0.00% of the total population, followed by Amhara (0.00%), Paraguayan (0.00%), Canadian (0.00%), and English (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Canoe Creek 2 include Irish, Scottish, French, German, and Chinese.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Tajik0.00%0.00%0.00%
Amhara0.00%0.00%0.00%
Paraguayan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Canadian0.00%0.00%0.00%
English0.00%0.00%0.00%
Irish0.00%0.00%0.00%
Scottish0.00%0.00%0.00%
French0.00%0.00%0.00%
German0.00%0.00%0.00%
Chinese0.00%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Canoe Creek 2

About 100.00% of Canoe Creek 2's population (105 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 0.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 105 people (100.00% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
100.00%
Non-Indigenous identity
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 Canoe Creek 2's population profile.

About 0.0% of Canoe Creek 2's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Canoe Creek 2'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

0.0% of Canoe Creek 2's residents (0 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 100.0% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 20 of Canoe Creek 2'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. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 4 persons, 1 person, and 2 persons households account for 12.50%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
5 or more persons1025.00%
3 persons512.50%
4 persons512.50%
1 person00.00%
2 persons00.00%

Family and Household Structure in Canoe Creek 2

Of census families in Canoe Creek 2, 80.0% are couple families and 20.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.7 people.

Couple families
80.00%
One-parent families
20.00%

0.0% of households in Canoe Creek 2 are one-person households, 33.3% are couple-family households, 0.0% are one-parent-family households, and 33.3% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households00.0%
Couple-family households533.3%
One-parent-family households00.0%
Multigenerational households533.3%

Income in Canoe Creek 2

Analyzing income distribution in Canoe Creek 2 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Canoe Creek 2 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 Canoe Creek 2 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 Canoe Creek 2's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Canoe Creek 2'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 Canoe Creek 2

This data sheds light on the distribution of Canoe Creek 2 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.

40.00% or most of the Canoe Creek 2 population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 40.00% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate10102040.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree15102040.00%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree10000.00%

Below national average 0.0% of Canoe Creek 2's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Canoe Creek 2

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Canoe Creek 2. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Canoe Creek 2 is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate42.86%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Canoe Creek 2, 28.6% worked full year full time in the reference year, 21.4% worked part year and/or part time, and 50.0% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time2028.6%
Worked part year and/or part time1521.4%
Did not work3550.0%

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 Canoe Creek 2's population (around 83.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

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

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

The Canoe Creek 2 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Canoe Creek 2 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Canoe Creek 2 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (33%) works in the administrative and support, waste management and remediation services sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 33%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 33%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services10033%
Educational services01033%
Accommodation and food services0033%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail 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%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Canoe Creek 2 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Canoe Creek 2: Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services (33%), Educational services (33%), Accommodation and food services (33%)

Top occupation categories in Canoe Creek 2: Business, finance and administration occupations (33%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (33%), Sales and service occupations (33%)

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 work10101550.00%
No fixed workplace address1001033.30%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Canoe Creek 2 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 Canoe Creek 2 residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Canoe Creek 2 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 minutes80.00%
30 to 44 minutes40.00%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Canoe Creek 2 shed 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 Canoe Creek 2's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
64.29%
Married or living common-law
35.71%

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 Canoe Creek 2. About 100 people living in the Indian reserve speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English100
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 0.0% of Canoe Creek 2's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 100.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only100100.0%
French only00.0%
English and French00.0%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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
English90.0%95.0%
Non-official languages15.0%5.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Canoe Creek 2 is predominantly Christian. About 40 of its population is Christian (15 males and 25 females).

The second largest religion in the Indian reserve 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
Christian38.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Nearest Indian Reserves to Canoe Creek 2

Frequently Asked Questions about Canoe Creek 2

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Canoe Creek 2 has a population of 104 people, making it the 294th Indian reserve in British Columbia. The population increased significantly from 34 in 2016, an increase of 70 people or 205.88%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 6.6 people per km² across a land area of 15.76 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Canoe Creek 2's population grew by 205.88% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 34 to 104 people, a gain of 70 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other British Columbia Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 30.00 years suggests a comparatively young population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (0.0%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Canoe Creek 2 has a population density of approximately 6.60 people per square kilometre.

Canoe Creek 2 covers a land area of approximately 15.76 km².

The median age of the population in Canoe Creek 2 is 30.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Canoe Creek 2 is Tajik.

The median household income in Canoe Creek 2 is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Canoe Creek 2.

Christian is the predominant religion in Canoe Creek 2.

According to the 2021 Census, 100.0% of Canoe Creek 2's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

0.0% of Canoe Creek 2's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 20.0% of census families in Canoe Creek 2, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 33.3% of all households in Canoe Creek 2, per the 2021 Census.

0.0% of Canoe Creek 2's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.

Of the population aged 15 and over in Canoe Creek 2, 28.6% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.

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.