Seabird Island, British Columbia Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Seabird Island. It is a indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 16.61 km2. The indian reserve has a population density of 48.20 people per km2.

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

Seabird Island on the Map

The map and listings below are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors, not Statistics Canada, and may be incomplete depending on how thoroughly the area has been mapped.

Seabird Island location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Seabird Island has a population of around 800 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Seabird Island has increased by 4.30%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
767800 +4.30%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.85% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Seabird Island's population is projected to reach approximately 834 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 50.21 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
80083450.21

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 Seabird Island is around 410 while the female population is around 390.

Of the 800 total population in Seabird Island, the largest gender is male with around 410 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
410390 +4.88%

Is Seabird Island a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

9.6%
Unemployment rate
1.2 pts above the province
43.1%
Employment rate
14.8 pts below the province
47.7%
Participation rate
15.6 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$55,600
Median household income
$29,400 below the province
36.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
25.6 pts above the province

Commute

70.4%
Commute under 30 minutes
4.6 pts above the province
90.9%
Commute by car
11.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
9.3 pts below the province

Housing Character

66.7%
Single-detached houses
24.3 pts above the province
6.3%
Apartments (any building size)
37.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

3.40 people
Average household size
1.00people above the province
21.3%
One-person households
8.1 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Indian Reserves Near Seabird Island

Population by Age Characteristics

Seabird Island has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 11.30% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 27.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years45 11.00%40 10.30% 11.11%90 11.30%
0 to 4 years40 9.80%40 10.30% 0.00%85 10.60%
5 to 9 years45 11.00%35 9.00% 22.22%80 10.00%
15 to 19 years40 9.80%35 9.00% 12.50%75 9.40%
25 to 29 years25 6.10%30 7.70% 16.67%55 6.90%
20 to 24 years25 6.10%25 6.40% 0.00%50 6.30%
35 to 39 years25 6.10%30 7.70% 16.67%50 6.30%
60 to 64 years15 3.70%30 7.70% 50.00%50 6.30%
40 to 44 years20 4.90%20 5.10% 0.00%45 5.60%
50 to 54 years25 6.10%20 5.10% 20.00%45 5.60%
30 to 34 years25 6.10%20 5.10% 20.00%40 5.00%
55 to 59 years20 4.90%15 3.80% 25.00%35 4.40%
Average age of the population31 31.10%32 32.10% 3.12%32 31.60%
65 to 69 years20 4.90%15 3.80% 25.00%30 3.80%
Median age of the population26 26.40%28 28.20% 7.09%27 27.20%
45 to 49 years15 3.70%10 2.60% 33.33%25 3.10%
70 to 74 years15 3.70%15 3.80% 0.00%25 3.10%
75 to 79 years5 1.20%10 2.60% 50.00%10 1.30%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

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 58.80% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 31.90% and 10.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Seabird Island

Population of Seabird Island by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Seabird Island is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Seabird Island 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 60.63% of the total population, followed by North American Indigenous (15.63%), Scottish (5.63%), English (3.75%), and Irish (2.50%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Chinese, French, Italian, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
First Nations (North American Indian)60.98%59.49%60.63%
North American Indigenous15.85%16.46%15.63%
Scottish6.10%3.80%5.63%
English3.66%3.80%3.75%
Irish2.44%2.53%2.50%
German3.66%2.53%2.50%
Chinese0.00%2.53%1.88%
French0.00%2.53%1.25%
Italian2.44%0.00%1.25%
Ukrainian0.00%0.00%1.25%

Immigration Profile

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

About 0.0% of Seabird Island's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Seabird Island'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 160 of Seabird Island's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.

Household Size

About 12.75% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.65% of the population. 2 persons, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 10.65%, 9.55%, and 5.30%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
5 or more persons6012.75%
1 person5010.65%
2 persons5010.65%
3 persons459.55%
4 persons255.30%

Income in Seabird Island

Analyzing income distribution in Seabird Island can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Seabird Island is $23,600.

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 Seabird Island population or around 135 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 85 and 60 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Seabird Island's median household income is $55,600, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Seabird Island's median household income is 28,400 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 Seabird Island

This data sheds light on the distribution of Seabird Island 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.

46.45% or most of the Seabird Island population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.65% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 24.60% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 2.85% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree17023040546.45%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate14512026529.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree1259522524.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher010252.85%

Below national average 2.9% of Seabird Island's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Seabird Island

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Seabird Island. 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 4.59% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate43.12%
Unemployment rate4.59%

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 Seabird Island's population (around 73.10%) 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 Seabird Island industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Seabird Island is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Seabird Island has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (29%) works in the public administration sector. The Construction sector comes second at 17%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 15%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration304529%
Construction401017%
Health care and social assistance152515%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services15108%
Manufacturing1006%
Retail trade0106%
Educational services10106%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1004%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing1000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services1000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1000%
Accommodation and food services1000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Seabird Island: Public administration (29%), Construction (17%), Health care and social assistance (15%)

Top occupation categories in Seabird Island: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (29%), Sales and service occupations (17%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work608014060.90%
No fixed workplace address70158034.80%
Worked at home010104.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Seabird Island 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 Seabird Island residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Seabird Island 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 minutes47.70%
15 to 29 minutes22.70%
30 to 44 minutes13.60%
60 minutes and over13.60%
45 to 59 minutes4.50%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Seabird Islandshed 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 Seabird Island'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 Seabird Island. About 800 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
English800
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
English98.8%99.4%
Non-official languages0.6%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Seabird Island is predominantly Christian. About 175 of its population is Christian (90 males and 90 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
Christian21.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Seabird Island

Schools

Frequently Asked Questions about Seabird Island

According to the 2021 census, Seabird Island has a population of approximately 800 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Seabird Island increased by 4.30%.

Seabird Island has a population density of approximately 48.20 people per square kilometre.

Seabird Island covers a land area of approximately 16.61 km².

The median age of the population in Seabird Island is 27.20 years.

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

The median household income in Seabird Island is $55,600, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Seabird Island.

Christian is the predominant religion in Seabird Island.

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.