Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Dolphin Island 1 has a population of around 295 people. The indian reserve's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Dolphin Island 1 has decreased by ▼ -16.43%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 353 | 295 | --16.43% |
2026 Population Projection
Dolphin Island 1's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 295 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Dolphin Island 1 Population Trend & Context
Dolphin Island 1 is the 213th-largest indian reserve in British Columbia, with a 2021 census population of 295 — a decline of 58 (▼ 16.43%) people from the 353 recorded in 2016.
The indian reserve's population has declined noticeably over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing British Columbia indian reserves. The indian reserve's median age of 35.6 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
How does Dolphin Island 1 compare to other British Columbia indian reserves?
- Quinsam 12: 312 (2021)
- East Moberly Lake 169: 297 (2021)
- Dolphin Island 1: 295 (2021) ← 213th largest
- Kwawkwawapilt 6: 295 (2021)
- Comox 1: 291 (2021)
Population By Genders
The male population of Dolphin Island 1 is around 160 while the female population is around 135.
Of the 295 total population in Dolphin Island 1, the largest gender is male with around 160 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 160 | 135 | -15.63% |
Is Dolphin Island 1 a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Dolphin Island 1 compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against British Columbia, 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.
Dolphin Island 1 Population Compared to British Columbia
British Columbia's population in 2021 was 5,000,879, spread across the area. Here's how Dolphin Island 1 compares to the indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | Dolphin Island 1 | British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,400 | $85,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 26.3% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% | 31.8% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 29.0% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Dolphin Island 1 has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 10.20% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 35.60.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of the population | 37 37.20% | 39 39.20% | 5.10% | 38 38.00% |
| Median age of the population | 34 33.60% | 38 37.60% | 10.64% | 36 35.60% |
| 60 to 64 years | 15 9.40% | 15 11.10% | 0.00% | 30 10.20% |
| 5 to 9 years | 10 6.30% | 10 7.40% | 0.00% | 25 8.50% |
| 10 to 14 years | 15 9.40% | 15 11.10% | 0.00% | 25 8.50% |
| 25 to 29 years | 15 9.40% | 10 7.40% | 33.33% | 25 8.50% |
| 0 to 4 years | 10 6.30% | 5 3.70% | 50.00% | 20 6.80% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10 6.30% | 10 7.40% | 0.00% | 20 6.80% |
| 30 to 34 years | 10 6.30% | 10 7.40% | 0.00% | 20 6.80% |
| 50 to 54 years | 10 6.30% | 10 7.40% | 0.00% | 20 6.80% |
| 65 to 69 years | 15 9.40% | 5 3.70% | 66.67% | 20 6.80% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5 3.10% | 10 7.40% | 50.00% | 15 5.10% |
| 35 to 39 years | 10 6.30% | 10 7.40% | 0.00% | 15 5.10% |
| 40 to 44 years | 10 6.30% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 15 5.10% |
| 45 to 49 years | 5 3.10% | 10 7.40% | 50.00% | 15 5.10% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5 3.10% | 10 7.40% | 50.00% | 15 5.10% |
| 70 to 74 years | 10 6.30% | 5 3.70% | 50.00% | 15 5.10% |
| 80 to 84 years | 5 3.10% | 5 3.70% | 0.00% | 10 3.40% |
| 75 to 79 years | 5 3.10% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 5 1.70% |
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 59.30% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 15 to 64 years, account for 25.40% and 59.30%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Dolphin Island 1 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|
Photos of Places & Sceneries in Dolphin Island 1
Population of Dolphin Island 1 by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Dolphin Island 1 is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Dolphin Island 1 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 Dolphin Island 1 are Chaldean, which accounts for 0.00% of the total population, followed by Sinhalese (0.00%), Mayan (0.00%), Honduran (0.00%), and Cherokee (0.00%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Dolphin Island 1 include Qalipu Mi'kmaq, Indo-Caribbean, Flemish, United Empire Loyalist, and Senegalese.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaldean | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Sinhalese | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mayan | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Honduran | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Cherokee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Qalipu Mi'kmaq | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Indo-Caribbean | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Flemish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| United Empire Loyalist | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Senegalese | 0.00% | 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 Dolphin Island 1's population profile.
About 0.0% of Dolphin Island 1's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Dolphin Island 1's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 90 of Dolphin Island 1's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 14.30% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.90% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.50%, 7.15%, and 7.15%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 30 | 14.30% |
| 1 person | 25 | 11.90% |
| 3 persons | 20 | 9.50% |
| 4 persons | 15 | 7.15% |
| 5 or more persons | 15 | 7.15% |
Income in Dolphin Island 1
Analyzing income distribution in Dolphin Island 1 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Dolphin Island 1 is $21,000.
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 Dolphin Island 1 population or around 55 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 40 and 25 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Dolphin Island 1's median household income is $42,400, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Dolphin Island 1's median household income is 41,600 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 Dolphin Island 1
This data sheds light on the distribution of Dolphin Island 1 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.
61.50% or most of the Dolphin Island 1 population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 20.95% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 17.50% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 5.65% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 125 | 105 | 230 | 61.50% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 45 | 25 | 75 | 20.95% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 35 | 30 | 65 | 17.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10 | 10 | 20 | 5.65% |
Below national average 5.7% of Dolphin Island 1's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Dolphin Island 1
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Dolphin Island 1. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Dolphin Island 1 is at 11.11% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 35.56% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.11% |
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 Dolphin Island 1's population (around 70.00%) 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 10.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Dolphin Island 1 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Dolphin Island 1 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Dolphin Island 1 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (35%) works in the public administration sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 20%, followed by Educational services at 15%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 20 | 15 | 35% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 15 | 20% |
| Educational services | 10 | 10 | 15% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 10% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0 | 10% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 | 0 | 10% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10 | 10% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Retail trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Dolphin Island 1 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Dolphin Island 1: Public administration (35%), Health care and social assistance (20%), Educational services (15%)
Top occupation categories in Dolphin Island 1: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (20%), Sales and service occupations (20%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (20%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 30 | 40 | 65 | 86.70% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13.30% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| No fixed workplace address | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Dolphin Island 1 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 Dolphin Island 1 residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Dolphin Island 1 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 66.70% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 26.70% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Dolphin Island 1shed 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 Dolphin Island 1's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Dolphin Island 1. About 300 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.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 300 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 91.7% | 98.3% |
| Non-official languages | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Dolphin Island 1 is predominantly Christian. About 140 of its population is Christian (75 males and 75 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 | 47.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Other Indian Reserves in British Columbia
- Tsinstikeptum 9 9,134
- Kamloops 1 3,915
- Okanagan [Part] 1 3,244
- Tzeachten 13 3,089
- Capilano 5 2,899
- Cowichan 2,420
- Burrard Inlet 3 2,373
- Penticton 1 2,080
- Duck Lake 7 1,847
- New Songhees 1A 1,839
- East Saanich 2 1,790
- Tsinstikeptum 10 1,766
- Musqueam 2 1,646
- Osoyoos 1 1,426
- Mount Currie 1,242
- Bella Bella 1 1,193
- Skowkale 983
- Bella Coola 1 937
- Chemainus 13 818
- Seabird Island 800
- Marktosis 15 760
- Sechelt [Part] 744
- South Saanich 1 712
- Skidegate 1 697
- Lax Kw'alaams 1 627
- Tsahaheh 1 596
- Kispiox 1 578
- Mission 1 570
- Gitanmaax 1 560
- Woyenne 27 548
- Nicola Mameet 1 513
- Penelakut Island 7 513
- Kitamaat 2 507
- Campbell River 11 506
- Chehalis 5 500
- Iskut 6 478
- Masset 1 475
- Matsqui 4 456
- Tsulquate 4 451
- Gitwangak 1 450
- Gitsegukla 1 444
- Enderby 2 440
- Anahim's Flat 1 437
- Fort Nelson 2 419
- Gitanyow 1 408
- Tache 1 400
- Priest's Valley 6 367
- Alkali Lake 1 358
- Coldwater 1 350
- Langley 2 332
- Holachten 8 330
- Nanaimo River 323
- Stony Creek 1 323
- Ittatsoo 1 321
- Shuswap 319
- Sahhaltkum 4 316
- Kitsumkaylum 1 315
- Quinsam 12 312
- East Moberly Lake 169 297
- Kwawkwawapilt 6 295
- Comox 1 291
- Kitselas 1 291
- Lillooet 1 285
- Quaaout 1 284
- Neskonlith 279
- Cole Bay 3 266
- Soowahlie 14 255
- Moricetown 1 253
- Williams Lake 1 248
- Halfway River 168 247
- Quatsino Subdivision 18 246
- Nanoose 245
- Skwah 4 245
- Katzie 1 244
- North Tacla Lake 243
- Bridge River 1 242
- Fort Ware 1 242
- Skeetchestn 242
- Upper Sumas 6 232
- T'Sou-ke 230
- Finlay River 6 229
- Skweahm 10 228
- Nautley [Fort Fraser] 1 227
- Waiwakum 14 224
- Becher Bay 1 221
- Kippase 2 220
- Stone 1 219
- Kitasoo 1 217
- Slosh 1 215
- Homalco 9 214
- Sik-e-dakh 2 209
- Switsemalph 209
- Cheam 1 207
- Tsa Xana 18 205
- Inkluckcheen 190
- Stellaquo [Stella] 1 189
- Douglas Lake 3 188
- Hagwilget 1 183
- Chawathil 4 182
- North Thompson 1 181
- Redstone Flat 1 181
- Malachan 11 178
- Bulkley River 19 174
- Lakahahmen 11 170
- Nooaitch 10 170
- Malahat 11 165
- Bonaparte 3 159
- Squiaala 158
- Houpsitas 6 157
- Halalt 2 156
- Nequatque 155
- Opitsat 1 153
- Ahahswinis 1 150
- Ohamil 1 150
- Columbia Lake 3 149
- Nicola Lake 1 148
- Blueberry River 205 145
- Cape Mudge 10 145
- Kootenay 1 145
- Guhthe Tah 12 142
- Squawkum Creek 3 130
- Matsqui Main 2 119
- Binche 2 118
- Ulkatcho 14A 116
- Liard River 3 114
- Deep Creek 2 111
- Quaee 7 111
- Quesnel 1 110
- Union Bay 4 109
- Prophet River 4 107
- Oyster Bay 12 105
- Seymour Creek 2 105
- Anacla 12 104
- Canoe Creek 2 104
- Toosey 1 104
- Nuuautin 2 101
- Siska Flat 101
- Stawamus 24 98
- Marble Canyon 3 97
- McMillan Island 6 96
- Tobacco Plains 2 96
- Cheakamus 11 95
- Nesuch 3 95
- Creston 1 93
- Fountain 1 93
- Palling 1 92
- Ehatis 11 91
- Esowista 3 90
- Ye Koo Che 3 90
- Skway 5 89
- Dog Creek 1 88
- Babine 17 87
- Chopaka 7 & 8 86
- Chuchuwayha 2 86
- Doig River 206 85
- Fort George 2 84
- Babine 25 83
- Five Mile Point 3 83
- Klickkumcheen 18 82
- Qualicum 82
- Tsussie 6 82
- McLeod Lake 1 81
- Nazco 20 81
- Coryatsaqua [Moricetown] 2 80
- Gordon River 2 79
- Katit 1 77
- Lower Similkameen 2 76
- Stullawheets 8 76
- Babine 6 75
- Kulspai 6 73
- Semiahmoo 71
- Tlaa Gaa Aawtlaas 28 70
- Cayoosh Creek 1 66
- Douglas 8 66
- Nekliptum 1 66
- Switsemalph 3 64
- Chilhil 6 63
- Fountain 1B 63
- Schkam 2 62
- Lower Hat Creek 2 61
- Tork 7 60
- Kowtain 17 59
- Ashnola 10 58
- Fort Rupert 1 58
- Joeyaska 2 58
- Kulkayu [Hartley Bay] 4 58
- Pashilqua 2 57
- Stryen 9 57
- Whispering Pines 4 57
- Canoe Creek 1 56
- Coquitlam 1 55
- Spuzzum 1 55
- Dease Lake 9 54
- Chum Creek 2 53
- Lukseetsissum 9 52
- Telegraph Creek 51
- Q'alatkú7em 50
- Shackan 11 50
- Cheslatta 1 49
- Yakweakwioose 12 49
- Pavilion 1 48
- Theik 2 48
- Aitchelitch 9 45
- North Bay 5 45
- Hustalen 1 44
- Ashcroft 4 42
- Albert Flat 5 41
- Kopchitchin 2 41
- Nicomen 1 41
- Dease River 1 39
- Gwayasdums 1 38
- Kluskus 1 38
- Papyum 27 35
- Paul's Basin 2 35
- Nickeyeah 25 34
- Burns Lake 18 33
- Klahkamich 17 33
- Tuckkwiowhum 1 31
- Lyacksun 3 30
- Scotch Creek 4 30
- Skookumchuck 4 30
- Soda Creek 1 30
- Oclucje 7 29
- Squaw-Hay-One 11 29
- Macoah 1 27
- Tzart-Lam 5 27
- Blind Creek 6 26
- Est-Patrolas 4 26
- Inklyuhkinatko 2 26
- Katzie 2 26
- Stequmwhulpa 5 26
- Tin Wis 11 26
- Fountain 1D 25
- McCartney's Flat 4 24
- Dead Point 5 22
- Kitzowit 20 21
- Cowichan Lake 20
- Little Springs 20
- Williams Prairie Meadow 1A 20
- Zoht 4 20
- Mission 5 19
- Ruby Creek 2 19
- Unnamed 10 18
- Dog Creek 2 17
- Yekwaupsum 18 17
- Laketown 3 16
- Towinock 2 16
- Dragon Lake 3 15
- Dzitline Lee 9 15
- Kleetlekut 22 15
- Klehkoot 2 15
- Louis Creek 4 15
- Lulu 5 15
- Seaichem 16 15
- Tacla Lake [Ferry Landing] 9 15
- Towdystan Lake 3 15
- Tseatah 2 15
- Upper Hat Creek 1 15
- Upper Nepa 6 15
- Alexis 9 10
- Anahim's Meadow 10
- Elhlateese 2 10
- Fishtrap 19 10
- Fountain 12 10
- Fountain 3 10
- Halhalaeden 10
- Johny Sticks 2 10
- Lytton 9A 10
- Musqueam 4 10
- Poison Creek 17A 10
- Puckatholetchin 11 10
- Seah 5 10
- Seaspunkut 4 10
- Skawahlook 1 10
- Skins Lake 16A 10
- Skuppah 4 10
- St. Mary's 10
- 105 Mile Post 2 5
- Alexis Creek 14 5
- Alkali Lake 4A 5
- Bucktum 4 5
- Cassimayooks [Mayook] 5 5
- Duncan Lake 2 5
- Entlqwekkinh 19 5
- Euchinico Creek 17 5
- Fontas 1 5
- Fountain 10 5
- Jean Baptiste 28 5
- Kahmoose 4 5
- Lower Post 5
- Lytton 4E 5
- Michel Gardens 36 5
- Necait 6 5
- Nesikep 6 5
- Nickel Palm 4 5
- Nkaih 10 5
- Nohomeen 23 5
- Pentledge 2 5
- Puntzi Lake 2 5
- Sachteen 5
- Schelowat 1 5
- Scowlitz 1 5
- Skwayaynope 26 5
- Sowchea 3 5
- Spintlum Flat 3 5
- Thomas Squinas Ranch 2A 5
- Whonnock 1 5
- Windy Mouth 7 5
- Yawaucht 11 5
- Zacht 5 5
- Agats Meadow 8
- Ahaminaquus 12
- Alberni 2
- Alexandria
- Alexis Creek 16
- Alexis Creek 21
- Alexis Creek 34
- Babine 16
- Babine Lake 21B
- Baezaeko River 27
- Baptiste Meadow 2
- Barnston Island 3
- Basque 18
- Betty Creek 18
- Boothroyd 13
- Boothroyd 8A
- Boston Bar 1A
- Canim Lake 1
- Canim Lake 2
- Canim Lake 4
- Canoe Creek 3
- Charley Boy's Meadow 3
- Chekwelp 26
- Chenahkint 12
- Chilco Lake 1
- Chilco Lake 1A
- Chuchhraischin
- Clakamucus 2
- Coglistiko River 29
- Coquitlam 2
- Fountain 11
- Fountain 3A
- Fountain Creek 8
- Garden
- Good Hope Lake
- Hamilton Creek 2
- Harris 3
- Hesquiat 1
- High Bar 1
- Hope Island 1
- Hopetown 10A
- Ingenika Point
- Inkahtsaph 6
- Isidore's Ranch 4
- Kahntah 3
- Kanaka Bar
- Kil-pah-las 3
- Kloklowuck 7
- Kshish 4
- Kumcheen 1
- Lezbye 6
- Lohbiee 3
- Lytton 4A
- Lytton 9B
- Mesilinka 7
- Mission Lands 17
- Nedoats 11
- Nekalliston 2
- Nenagwas 12
- Nimpkish 2
- Noonla 6
- Numukamis 1
- Omineca 1
- Oregon Jack Creek 5
- Paqulh
- Paska Island 3
- Pemynoos 9
- Peq-Paq 22
- Peters 1
- Popkum 1
- Portier Pass 5
- Refuge Cove 6
- S1/2 Tsimpsean 2
- Sachsa 4
- Saddle Rock 9
- Salmon River 1
- Salmon River Meadow 7
- Sandy Harry 4
- Seton Lake 5
- Shawniken 4B
- Shingle Point 4
- Skins Lake 16B
- Skuppah 2A
- Skwali 3
- Spences Bridge
- Speyum 3
- Squaam 2
- Squirrel Cove 8
- Sundayman's Meadow 3
- Swan Lake 3
- Tadinlay 15
- Tahltan 1
- Tanakut 4
- Tatla't East 2
- Tatla West 11
- Thomas Point 5
- Thomas Point 5A
- Tipella 7
- Trout Lake Alec 16
- Tsaukan 12
- Twoyqhalsht 16
- Ulkatcho 13
- Uncha Lake 13A
- Yuquot 1
Frequently Asked Questions about Dolphin Island 1
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Dolphin Island 1 has a population of 295 people, making it the 213th indian reserve in British Columbia. The population declined significantly from 353 in 2016, a decrease of 58 people or 16.43%. The indian reserve has a population density of 19.5 people per km² across a land area of 15.09 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Dolphin Island 1's population declined by 16.43% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 353 to 295 people, a loss of 58 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other British Columbia indian reserves during this period. The median age of 35.60 years suggests a relatively balanced demographic profile. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Dolphin Island 1 has a population density of approximately 19.50 people per square kilometre.
Dolphin Island 1 covers a land area of approximately 15.09 km².
The median age of the population in Dolphin Island 1 is 35.60 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Dolphin Island 1 is Chaldean.
The median household income in Dolphin Island 1 is $42,400, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Dolphin Island 1.
Christian is the predominant religion in Dolphin Island 1.
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.