Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, New Songhees 1A has a population of around 1,839 people. The indian reserve's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of New Songhees 1A has decreased by ▼ -0.16%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,842 | 1,839 | --0.16% |
2026 Population Projection
New Songhees 1A's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 1,839 people recorded in the 2021 census.
New Songhees 1A Population Trend & Context
New Songhees 1A is the 122nd-largest indian reserve in British Columbia, with a 2021 census population of 1,839 — a decline of 3 (▼ 0.16%) people from the 1,842 recorded in 2016.
The indian reserve's population has remained relatively stable over this period, reflecting broader trends in mid-sized British Columbia indian reserves. The indian reserve's median age of 50 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.
How does New Songhees 1A compare to other British Columbia indian reserves?
- Harrison Hot Springs: 1,905 (2021)
- Duck Lake 7: 1,847 (2021)
- New Songhees 1A: 1,839 (2021) ← 122nd largest
- East Saanich 2: 1,790 (2021)
- Tsinstikeptum 10: 1,766 (2021)
Population By Genders
The male population of New Songhees 1A is around 845 while the female population is around 995.
Of the 1,839 total population in New Songhees 1A, the largest gender is female with around 995 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 845 | 995 | -15.08% |
Is New Songhees 1A a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how New Songhees 1A 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.
New Songhees 1A Population Compared to British Columbia
British Columbia's population in 2021 was 5,000,879, spread across the area. Here's how New Songhees 1A compares to the indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | New Songhees 1A | British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,200 | $85,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 16.2% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 50 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 31.8% |
| Immigrants (%) | 10.6% | 29.0% |
Population by Age Characteristics
New Songhees 1A has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.80% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 50.00.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 85 10.10% | 95 9.50% | 10.53% | 180 9.80% |
| 65 to 69 years | 75 8.90% | 100 10.10% | 25.00% | 170 9.20% |
| 25 to 29 years | 80 9.50% | 70 7.00% | 12.50% | 155 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 years | 75 8.90% | 55 5.50% | 26.67% | 135 7.30% |
| 55 to 59 years | 55 6.50% | 75 7.50% | 26.67% | 130 7.10% |
| 70 to 74 years | 45 5.30% | 85 8.50% | 47.06% | 125 6.80% |
| 35 to 39 years | 55 6.50% | 50 5.00% | 9.09% | 105 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 years | 50 5.90% | 50 5.00% | 0.00% | 100 5.40% |
| 50 to 54 years | 50 5.90% | 45 4.50% | 10.00% | 100 5.40% |
| 75 to 79 years | 35 4.10% | 55 5.50% | 36.36% | 90 4.90% |
| 45 to 49 years | 35 4.10% | 45 4.50% | 22.22% | 85 4.60% |
| 20 to 24 years | 40 4.70% | 40 4.00% | 0.00% | 80 4.30% |
| 10 to 14 years | 30 3.60% | 40 4.00% | 25.00% | 75 4.10% |
| 5 to 9 years | 35 4.10% | 35 3.50% | 0.00% | 70 3.80% |
| 85 years and over | 20 2.40% | 50 5.00% | 60.00% | 65 3.50% |
| 15 to 19 years | 30 3.60% | 35 3.50% | 14.29% | 60 3.30% |
| 80 to 84 years | 20 2.40% | 35 3.50% | 42.86% | 60 3.30% |
| 0 to 4 years | 25 3.00% | 25 2.50% | 0.00% | 50 2.70% |
| Median age of the population | 44 44.00% | 54 54.40% | 18.38% | 50 50.00% |
| Average age of the population | 45 45.10% | 50 49.70% | 8.05% | 48 47.60% |
| 85 to 89 years | 15 1.80% | 30 3.00% | 50.00% | 40 2.20% |
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 61.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.70% and 10.90%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in New Songhees 1A are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 23.10% | 31.70% | 27.70% |
| 0 to 14 years | 11.20% | 10.10% | 10.90% |
Photos of Places & Sceneries in New Songhees 1A
Population of New Songhees 1A by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of New Songhees 1A is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. New Songhees 1A 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 New Songhees 1A are English, which accounts for 28.07% of the total population, followed by Scottish (19.62%), Irish (16.35%), Canadian (14.99%), and First Nations (North American Indian) (12.53%).
Other ethnicities and origins in New Songhees 1A include German, French, British Isles, Welsh, and Ukrainian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 24.42% | 31.12% | 28.07% |
| Scottish | 16.86% | 21.94% | 19.62% |
| Irish | 13.95% | 18.37% | 16.35% |
| Canadian | 16.28% | 13.78% | 14.99% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 12.79% | 12.24% | 12.53% |
| German | 9.30% | 11.22% | 10.35% |
| French | 5.81% | 4.08% | 4.90% |
| British Isles | 4.65% | 4.08% | 4.36% |
| Welsh | 2.33% | 4.59% | 4.09% |
| Ukrainian | 3.49% | 2.55% | 3.00% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of New Songhees 1A's population profile.
About 10.6% of New Songhees 1A's population are immigrants (195 people).
The top countries of origin for New Songhees 1A's immigrant population are United Kingdom (45), Syria (45), Philippines (15), Mexico (10), United States of America (10).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45 |
| Syria | 45 |
| Philippines | 15 |
| Mexico | 10 |
| United States of America | 10 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 385 of New Songhees 1A's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.
Household Size
About 20.05% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 19.80% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.15%, 2.15%, and 1.85%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 375 | 20.05% |
| 2 persons | 370 | 19.80% |
| 3 persons | 115 | 6.15% |
| 4 persons | 40 | 2.15% |
| 5 or more persons | 35 | 1.85% |
Income in New Songhees 1A
Analyzing income distribution in New Songhees 1A can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within New Songhees 1A is $35,600.
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 New Songhees 1A population or around 270 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 260 and 195 people, respectively.
Household Income
The New Songhees 1A's median household income is $59,200, according to 2020 data.
Below national average New Songhees 1A's median household income is 24,800 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 New Songhees 1A
This data sheds light on the distribution of New Songhees 1A 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.
42.65% or most of the New Songhees 1A population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.65% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.95% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 12.60% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 510 | 610 | 1,120 | 42.65% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 420 | 495 | 910 | 34.65% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 305 | 295 | 605 | 22.95% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 105 | 220 | 325 | 12.60% |
Below national average 12.6% of New Songhees 1A's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in New Songhees 1A
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in New Songhees 1A. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in New Songhees 1A is at 8.84% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 46.04% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.84% |
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 New Songhees 1A's population (around 72.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the indian reserve, there are 50 men and 45 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 100.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 50 | 45 | 100 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The New Songhees 1A industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in New Songhees 1A is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
New Songhees 1A has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the retail trade sector. The Construction sector comes second at 12%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 55 | 60 | 13% |
| Construction | 80 | 25 | 12% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 85 | 11% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 55 | 25 | 9% |
| Public administration | 30 | 45 | 8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 40 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 15 | 7% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 20 | 30 | 6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 0 | 5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 20 | 5% |
| Educational services | 0 | 30 | 4% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 10 | 15 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 0 | 2% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 10 | 2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 10 | 1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where New Songhees 1A residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in New Songhees 1A: -45 Retail trade (13%), Construction (12%), Health care and social assistance (11%)
Top occupation categories in New Songhees 1A: Sales and service occupations (29%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Business, finance and administration occupations (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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 245 | 265 | 510 | 67.50% |
| No fixed workplace address | 105 | 25 | 135 | 17.90% |
| Worked at home | 40 | 70 | 105 | 13.90% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how New Songhees 1A 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 New Songhees 1A residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of New Songhees 1A 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 |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 42.30% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 32.30% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 16.20% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 6.90% |
| 60 minutes and over | 2.30% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in New Songhees 1Ashed 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 New Songhees 1A'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 New Songhees 1A. About 1,805 people living in the province speak English, 25 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 1,805 |
| French | 25 |
| Neither English nor French | 5 |
| English and 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 | 87.2% | 95.1% |
| Non-official languages | 9.0% | 3.0% |
| French | 1.6% | 0.3% |
Religion
New Songhees 1A is predominantly Christian. About 715 of its population is Christian (275 males and 275 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 3.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Buddhist, both represent 1.4% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 38.9% |
| Islam | 3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in New Songhees 1A
Parks
Community Centres
Green Spaces in New Songhees 1A
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Vale Water Access | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Yarrow Place Rain Garden | Parks | 0.1 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
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
- 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
- Dolphin Island 1 295
- 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 New Songhees 1A
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, New Songhees 1A has a population of 1,839 people, making it the 122nd indian reserve in British Columbia. The population declined slightly from 1,842 in 2016, a decrease of 3 people or 0.16%. The indian reserve has a population density of 2,590.1 people per km² across a land area of 0.71 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
New Songhees 1A's population declined by 0.16% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 1,842 to 1,839 people, a loss of 3 residents. This stability is characteristic of many mid-sized other British Columbia indian reserves during this period. The median age of 50.00 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (40.1%) may indicate young adults leaving for larger centres. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
New Songhees 1A has a population density of approximately 2,590.10 people per square kilometre.
New Songhees 1A covers a land area of approximately 0.71 km².
The median age of the population in New Songhees 1A is 50.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in New Songhees 1A is English.
The median household income in New Songhees 1A is $59,200, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in New Songhees 1A.
Christian is the predominant religion in New Songhees 1A.
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.