Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Skowkale has a population of around 983 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Skowkale has increased by 16.88%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 841 | 983 | +16.88% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.17% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Skowkale's population is projected to reach approximately 1,149 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,595.83 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 983 | 1,149 | 1,595.83 |
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 Skowkale is around 450 while the female population is around 535.
Of the 983 total population in Skowkale, the largest gender is female with around 535 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 450 | 535 | +15.89% |
Is Skowkale a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Skowkale 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.
Other Indian Reserves Near Skowkale
- Yakweakwioose 12 (1.2 km)
- Squiaala (2.9 km)
- Tzeachten 13 (3.2 km)
- Aitchelitch 9 (3.5 km)
- Kwawkwawapilt 6 (3.7 km)
- Skwah 4 (4.8 km)
- Skway 5 (5.0 km)
- Skwali 3 (5.6 km)
- Soowahlie 14 (6.0 km)
- Schelowat 1 (9.5 km)
- Holachten 8 (9.6 km)
- Scowlitz 1 (10.5 km)
- Lakahahmen 11 (10.8 km)
- Skweahm 10 (10.9 km)
- Unnamed 10 (11.2 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Skowkale has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 13.20% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 62.40.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 years | 55 12.20% | 75 14.00% | 26.67% | 130 13.20% |
| 60 to 64 years | 40 8.90% | 65 12.10% | 38.46% | 105 10.70% |
| 65 to 69 years | 50 11.10% | 55 10.30% | 9.09% | 105 10.70% |
| 75 to 79 years | 50 11.10% | 45 8.40% | 10.00% | 95 9.60% |
| 55 to 59 years | 30 6.70% | 45 8.40% | 33.33% | 70 7.10% |
| Median age of the population | 62 62.00% | 63 62.80% | 0.00% | 62 62.40% |
| 50 to 54 years | 30 6.70% | 30 5.60% | 0.00% | 60 6.10% |
| 80 to 84 years | 20 4.40% | 40 7.50% | 50.00% | 60 6.10% |
| Average age of the population | 55 54.60% | 56 55.70% | 1.80% | 55 55.20% |
| 5 to 9 years | 20 4.40% | 25 4.70% | 20.00% | 45 4.60% |
| 85 years and over | 20 4.40% | 20 3.70% | 0.00% | 45 4.60% |
| 25 to 29 years | 20 4.40% | 15 2.80% | 25.00% | 35 3.60% |
| 40 to 44 years | 20 4.40% | 20 3.70% | 0.00% | 35 3.60% |
| 0 to 4 years | 15 3.30% | 15 2.80% | 0.00% | 30 3.00% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10 2.20% | 15 2.80% | 33.33% | 30 3.00% |
| 20 to 24 years | 15 3.30% | 15 2.80% | 0.00% | 30 3.00% |
| 30 to 34 years | 15 3.30% | 20 3.70% | 25.00% | 30 3.00% |
| 35 to 39 years | 15 3.30% | 15 2.80% | 0.00% | 30 3.00% |
| 85 to 89 years | 15 3.30% | 15 2.80% | 0.00% | 30 3.00% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10 2.20% | 20 3.70% | 50.00% | 25 2.50% |
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 45.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 44.20% and 9.60%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Skowkale are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 years | 8.90% | 10.30% | 9.60% |
Photos of Places & Sceneries in Skowkale
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Population of Skowkale by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Skowkale is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Skowkale 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 24.49% of the total population, followed by Scottish (18.88%), German (16.84%), First Nations (North American Indian) (15.31%), and Irish (12.24%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, Dutch, French, British Isles, and Ukrainian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 24.44% | 24.30% | 24.49% |
| Scottish | 20.00% | 18.69% | 18.88% |
| German | 15.56% | 17.76% | 16.84% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 17.78% | 14.02% | 15.31% |
| Irish | 12.22% | 12.15% | 12.24% |
| Canadian | 8.89% | 8.41% | 8.67% |
| Dutch | 8.89% | 8.41% | 8.67% |
| French | 6.67% | 6.54% | 6.63% |
| British Isles | 3.33% | 5.61% | 4.59% |
| Ukrainian | 3.33% | 4.67% | 4.08% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Skowkale's population profile.
About 0.0% of Skowkale's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Skowkale'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 345 of Skowkale's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 25.25% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.75% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 4.40%, 3.30%, and 2.75%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 230 | 25.25% |
| 1 person | 125 | 13.75% |
| 3 persons | 40 | 4.40% |
| 5 or more persons | 30 | 3.30% |
| 4 persons | 25 | 2.75% |
Income in Skowkale
Analyzing income distribution in Skowkale can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Skowkale is $32,800.
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 Skowkale population or around 100 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and Under $10,000 with around 90 and 85 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Skowkale's median household income is $67,000, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Skowkale's median household income is 17,000 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 Skowkale
This data sheds light on the distribution of Skowkale 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.
45.70% or most of the Skowkale population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 37.45% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 15.35% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 14.70% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 265 | 310 | 575 | 45.70% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 195 | 290 | 485 | 37.45% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 115 | 100 | 210 | 15.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 90 | 90 | 180 | 14.70% |
Below national average 14.7% of Skowkale's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Skowkale
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Skowkale. 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 2.81% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 36.52% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.81% |
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 Skowkale's population (around 64.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the indian reserve, there are 25 men and 25 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 50.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 25 | 25 | 50 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Skowkale industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Skowkale is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Skowkale has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 10%, followed by Public administration at 10%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 20 | 25 | 13% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 25 | 10% |
| Public administration | 15 | 20 | 10% |
| Construction | 30 | 0 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 10 | 7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 10 | 7% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 10 | 10 | 7% |
| Educational services | 0 | 20 | 7% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 | 0 | 6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10 | 6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 10 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 3% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 10 | 3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Skowkale residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Skowkale: -45 Retail trade (13%), Health care and social assistance (10%), Public administration (10%)
Top occupation categories in Skowkale: Sales and service occupations (25%), Business, finance and administration 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 | 90 | 110 | 200 | 61.50% |
| No fixed workplace address | 50 | 10 | 65 | 20.00% |
| Worked at home | 20 | 40 | 55 | 16.90% |
| Worked outside Canada | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3.10% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Skowkale 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 Skowkale residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Skowkale 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 | 49.10% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 22.60% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 13.20% |
| 60 minutes and over | 11.30% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 3.80% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Skowkaleshed 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 Skowkale'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 Skowkale. About 975 people living in the province speak English, 10 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 975 |
| French | 10 |
| 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 | 88.8% | 94.4% |
| Non-official languages | 8.6% | 3.6% |
| French | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Skowkale is predominantly Christian. About 480 of its population is Christian (205 males and 205 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 | 48.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Skowkale
Schools
Universities
Parks
- Sardis Park
- Manuel Park
- Wells Landing Park
- Swanson Park
- Southdowne Park
- Roy Park
- Higginson Park
- Twin Creeks Park
- Maple Park
- McCutcheon Park
- Davis Park
- Hill Park
- Hilton Park
- Skelton Park
- Sapper's Park
Places to Visit in Skowkale
Historic Sites
Green Spaces in Skowkale
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sardis Park | Parks | 4.6 ha |
| Manuel Park | Parks | 1.8 ha |
| Wells Landing Park | Parks | 0.8 ha |
| Swanson Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Southdowne Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Roy Park | Parks | 0.5 ha |
| Higginson Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Twin Creeks Park | Parks | 0.5 ha |
| Maple Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| McCutcheon Park | Parks | 0.9 ha |
| Davis Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Hill Park | Parks | 0.1 ha |
| Hilton Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Skelton Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Sapper's Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Wells Sanctuary Conservation Area | Nature Reserves | 0.6 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Skowkale
According to the 2021 census, Skowkale has a population of approximately 983 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Skowkale increased by 16.88%.
Skowkale has a population density of approximately 1,373.70 people per square kilometre.
Skowkale covers a land area of approximately 0.72 km².
The median age of the population in Skowkale is 62.40 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Skowkale is English.
The median household income in Skowkale is $67,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Skowkale.
Christian is the predominant religion in Skowkale.
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.