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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Mount Currie. It is a indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 24.05 km2. The indian reserve has a population density of 51.70 people per km2.

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

Mount Currie on the Map

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Mount Currie location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Mount Currie has a population of around 1,242 people. The indian reserve's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Mount Currie has decreased by -3.35%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,2851,242 --3.35%

2026 Population Projection

Mount Currie's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 1,242 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Mount Currie is around 675 while the female population is around 565.

Of the 1,242 total population in Mount Currie, the largest gender is male with around 675 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
675565 -16.30%

Is Mount Currie a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

7.1%
Unemployment rate
1.3 pts below the province
39.6%
Employment rate
18.3 pts below the province
42.6%
Participation rate
20.7 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$54,800
Median household income
$30,200 below the province
27.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
16.6 pts above the province

Commute

65.3%
Commute under 30 minutes
0.5 pts below the province
78.7%
Commute by car
1.2 pts below the province
8.0%
Commute by public transit
1.3 pts below the province

Housing Character

75.6%
Single-detached houses
33.2 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
43.5 pts below the province

Household Composition

3.20 people
Average household size
0.80people above the province
21.5%
One-person households
7.9 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Indian Reserves Near Mount Currie

Population by Age Characteristics

Mount Currie has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 8.90% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 33.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
30 to 34 years70 10.40%40 7.10% 42.86%110 8.90%
15 to 19 years60 8.90%45 8.00% 25.00%105 8.50%
20 to 24 years60 8.90%45 8.00% 25.00%105 8.50%
10 to 14 years55 8.10%50 8.80% 9.09%100 8.10%
25 to 29 years50 7.40%40 7.10% 20.00%90 7.30%
55 to 59 years40 5.90%50 8.80% 20.00%90 7.30%
35 to 39 years30 4.40%55 9.70% 45.45%85 6.90%
40 to 44 years50 7.40%35 6.20% 30.00%85 6.90%
0 to 4 years40 5.90%40 7.10% 0.00%80 6.50%
5 to 9 years50 7.40%25 4.40% 50.00%80 6.50%
45 to 49 years40 5.90%35 6.20% 12.50%80 6.50%
50 to 54 years40 5.90%25 4.40% 37.50%70 5.60%
60 to 64 years35 5.20%25 4.40% 28.57%55 4.40%
65 to 69 years20 3.00%30 5.30% 33.33%50 4.00%
Average age of the population34 33.80%36 35.90% 5.57%35 34.80%
Median age of the population32 31.80%36 35.60% 11.24%33 33.20%
70 to 74 years10 1.50%20 3.50% 50.00%25 2.00%
75 to 79 years10 1.50%5 0.90% 50.00%20 1.60%
80 to 84 years5 0.70%5 0.90% 0.00%5 0.40%

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 70.60% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 20.60% and 8.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Mount Currie

Population of Mount Currie by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Mount Currie is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Mount Currie 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 51.81% of the total population, followed by North American Indigenous (4.02%), Scottish (2.81%), English (2.41%), and Canadian (1.20%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Irish, French, British Columbian, Norwegian, and Cree.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
First Nations (North American Indian)54.48%49.12%51.81%
North American Indigenous2.99%4.39%4.02%
Scottish3.73%0.00%2.81%
English2.24%2.63%2.41%
Canadian0.00%1.75%1.20%
Irish1.49%1.75%1.20%
French0.00%1.75%1.20%
British Columbian0.00%1.75%0.80%
Norwegian0.00%1.75%0.80%
Cree1.49%0.00%0.80%

Immigration Profile

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

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

The top countries of origin for Mount Currie'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 295 of Mount Currie's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 11.40% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.75% of the population. 5 or more persons, 4 persons, and 3 persons households account for 10.75%, 9.50%, and 6.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons9011.40%
1 person8510.75%
5 or more persons8510.75%
4 persons759.50%
3 persons506.35%

Income in Mount Currie

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Mount Currie is $24,600.

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 Mount Currie population or around 195 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 170 and 155 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Mount Currie's median household income is $54,800, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Mount Currie's median household income is 29,200 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 Mount Currie

This data sheds light on the distribution of Mount Currie 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.

44.30% or most of the Mount Currie population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 31.35% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 25.25% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 2.75% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate42031573544.30%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree27023551031.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree20021542025.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher1035452.75%

Below national average 2.8% of Mount Currie's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Mount Currie

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Mount Currie. 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 3.05% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate39.59%
Unemployment rate3.05%

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 Mount Currie's population (around 74.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

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

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed101010

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Mount Currie has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the public administration sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 15%, followed by Educational services at 14%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration453019%
Retail trade254515%
Educational services105014%
Construction501012%
Health care and social assistance0308%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services15106%
Accommodation and food services20106%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting2006%
Professional, scientific and technical services1504%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1002%
Other services (except public administration)10102%
Manufacturing1002%
Transportation and warehousing1002%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Mount Currie: Public administration (19%), -45 Retail trade (15%), Educational services (14%)

Top occupation categories in Mount Currie: Sales and service occupations (28%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work11014526065.80%
No fixed workplace address1001511529.10%
Worked at home015205.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Mount Currie 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 minutes44.00%
15 to 29 minutes21.30%
30 to 44 minutes14.70%
60 minutes and over12.00%
45 to 59 minutes5.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Mount Currieshed 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 Mount Currie's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
44.95%
Married or living common-law
55.05%

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 Mount Currie. About 1,240 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
English1,240
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
English97.6%100.0%
Non-official languages0.8%0.0%
French0.4%0.0%

Religion

Mount Currie is predominantly Christian. About 140 of its population is Christian (70 males and 70 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
Christian11.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Currie

According to the 2021 census, Mount Currie has a population of approximately 1,242 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Mount Currie decreased by 3.35%.

Mount Currie has a population density of approximately 51.70 people per square kilometre.

Mount Currie covers a land area of approximately 24.05 km².

The median age of the population in Mount Currie is 33.20 years.

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

The median household income in Mount Currie is $54,800, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Mount Currie.

Christian is the predominant religion in Mount Currie.

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.