One Hundred Mile House, British Columbia Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official One Hundred Mile House census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of One Hundred Mile House. It is a township in Canada that encompasses a land area of 53.01 km2. The township has a population density of 36.40 people per km2.

We highlight the One Hundred Mile House township's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, One Hundred Mile House has a population of around 1,928 people. The township's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of One Hundred Mile House has increased by 0.52%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,9181,928 +0.52%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.10% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, One Hundred Mile House's population is projected to reach approximately 1,938 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 36.56 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
1,9281,93836.56

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.

Population By Genders

The male population of One Hundred Mile House is around 900 while the female population is around 1,025.

Of the 1,928 total population in One Hundred Mile House, the largest gender is female with around 1,025 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
9001,025 +12.20%

Is One Hundred Mile House a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

15.3%
Unemployment rate
6.9 pts above the province
41.6%
Employment rate
16.3 pts below the province
49.2%
Participation rate
14.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$52,000
Median household income
$33,000 below the province
21.5%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
10.7 pts above the province

Commute

84.6%
Commute under 30 minutes
18.8 pts above the province
78.6%
Commute by car
1.3 pts below the province
1.7%
Commute by public transit
7.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

47.5%
Single-detached houses
5.1 pts above the province
20.5%
Apartments (any building size)
23.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.00 people
Average household size
0.40people below the province
40.3%
One-person households
10.9 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Population by Age Characteristics

One Hundred Mile House has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.00% of the total population. The township median age is 55.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years75 8.30%80 7.80% 6.25%155 8.00%
60 to 64 years75 8.30%85 8.30% 11.76%155 8.00%
75 to 79 years65 7.20%90 8.80% 27.78%150 7.80%
70 to 74 years65 7.20%70 6.80% 7.14%135 7.00%
65 to 69 years65 7.20%70 6.80% 7.14%130 6.70%
85 years and over50 5.60%80 7.80% 37.50%130 6.70%
25 to 29 years55 6.10%55 5.40% 0.00%115 6.00%
35 to 39 years60 6.70%50 4.90% 16.67%105 5.40%
80 to 84 years40 4.40%70 6.80% 42.86%105 5.40%
20 to 24 years50 5.60%40 3.90% 20.00%90 4.70%
30 to 34 years50 5.60%45 4.40% 10.00%90 4.70%
5 to 9 years40 4.40%40 3.90% 0.00%85 4.40%
10 to 14 years45 5.00%40 3.90% 11.11%85 4.40%
15 to 19 years40 4.40%40 3.90% 0.00%85 4.40%
50 to 54 years30 3.30%60 5.90% 50.00%85 4.40%
0 to 4 years35 3.90%40 3.90% 12.50%80 4.10%
45 to 49 years35 3.90%50 4.90% 30.00%80 4.10%
85 to 89 years35 3.90%40 3.90% 12.50%75 3.90%
40 to 44 years35 3.90%35 3.40% 0.00%70 3.60%
Median age of the population50 50.40%57 56.80% 10.56%55 55.20%
Average age of the population48 47.60%52 51.70% 7.74%50 49.80%

Broader Age Groups

If the township'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 53.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 33.90% and 12.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over31.10%36.60%33.90%
0 to 14 years13.90%11.70%12.70%

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Population of One Hundred Mile House by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of One Hundred Mile House is quite diverse, which contributes to the township's vibrant cultural landscape. One Hundred Mile House 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 English, which accounts for 24.65% of the total population, followed by Scottish (20.73%), Irish (18.49%), German (14.01%), and Canadian (11.20%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Dutch, First Nations (North American Indian), Norwegian, and Indian (India).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English24.70%24.74%24.65%
Scottish21.08%21.05%20.73%
Irish18.67%18.42%18.49%
German16.87%11.05%14.01%
Canadian10.24%12.11%11.20%
French6.63%8.42%7.56%
Dutch7.23%7.37%7.00%
First Nations (North American Indian)6.02%7.37%6.72%
Norwegian7.23%2.11%4.76%
Indian (India)4.22%5.26%4.76%

Immigration Profile

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

About 11.5% of One Hundred Mile House's population are immigrants (205 people).

The top countries of origin for One Hundred Mile House's immigrant population are India (60), Portugal (20), Germany (15), United Kingdom (15), United States of America (10).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
India60
Portugal20
Germany15
United Kingdom15
United States of America10

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 430 of One Hundred Mile House's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 20.15% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 19.35% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.80%, 3.05%, and 1.95%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person36520.15%
2 persons35019.35%
3 persons1055.80%
4 persons553.05%
5 or more persons351.95%

Income in One Hundred Mile House

Analyzing income distribution in One Hundred Mile House can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within One Hundred Mile House is $32,400.

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 township's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of One Hundred Mile House population or around 230 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and Under $10,000 with around 170 and 155 people, respectively.

Household Income

The One Hundred Mile House's median household income is $52,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average One Hundred Mile House's median household income is 32,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the township'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 township's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in One Hundred Mile House

This data sheds light on the distribution of One Hundred Mile House 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.

40.95% or most of the One Hundred Mile House population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.25% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.20% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree43051594540.95%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate42537080033.95%
No certificate, diploma or degree27036063025.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher12011523510.20%

Below national average 10.2% of One Hundred Mile House's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in One Hundred Mile House

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in One Hundred Mile House. 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 7.54% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate41.64%
Unemployment rate7.54%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the township who work as an employee. The majority of One Hundred Mile House's population (around 68.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the township, there are 60 men and 40 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 95.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed604095

Employment Industry Sectors

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

One Hundred Mile House has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (19%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 11%, followed by Accommodation and food services at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade756519%
Health care and social assistance156511%
Accommodation and food services354511%
Construction5008%
Transportation and warehousing30207%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting35105%
Educational services15305%
Public administration20205%
Manufacturing25104%
Other services (except public administration)20154%
Professional, scientific and technical services10103%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services0153%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1003%
Information and cultural industries0102%
Finance and insurance0152%
Real estate and rental and leasing0101%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in One Hundred Mile House: -45 Retail trade (19%), Health care and social assistance (11%), Accommodation and food services (11%)

Top occupation categories in One Hundred Mile House: Sales and service occupations (33%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (9%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the township. 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 work21026548577.00%
No fixed workplace address753510516.70%
Worked at home2520406.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how One Hundred Mile House 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 One Hundred Mile House residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of One Hundred Mile House spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the township's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the township.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes70.10%
15 to 29 minutes14.50%
30 to 44 minutes7.70%
60 minutes and over6.80%
45 to 59 minutes2.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in One Hundred Mile Houseshed 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 township's social fabric. We can gain insights into One Hundred Mile House's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
48.37%
Married or living common-law
51.63%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights township'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 One Hundred Mile House. About 1,815 people living in the province speak English, 20 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,815
French20
Neither English nor French5
English and 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
English87.5%93.8%
Non-official languages10.1%4.3%
French1.1%0.3%

Religion

One Hundred Mile House is predominantly Christian. About 630 of its population is Christian (285 males and 285 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 5.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Muslim and Buddhist, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian35.3%
Sikh5.3%
Islam0.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about One Hundred Mile House

According to the 2021 census, One Hundred Mile House has a population of approximately 1,928 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of One Hundred Mile House increased by 0.52%.

One Hundred Mile House has a population density of approximately 36.40 people per square kilometre.

One Hundred Mile House covers a land area of approximately 53.01 km².

The median age of the population in One Hundred Mile House is 55.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in One Hundred Mile House is English.

The median household income in One Hundred Mile House is $52,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in One Hundred Mile House.

Christian is the predominant religion in One Hundred Mile House.

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.