Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, God’s River 86A has a population of around 809 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of God’s River 86A has increased by ▲ 28.82%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 628 | 809 | +28.82% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.20% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, God’s River 86A's population is projected to reach approximately 1,042 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 443.40 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 809 | 1,042 | 443.40 |
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.
God’s River 86A Population Trend & Context
God’s River 86A had a 2021 census population of 809 — an increase of 181 (▲ 28.82%) people from the 628 recorded in 2016.
The Indian reserve's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Manitoba Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 16.6 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of God’s River 86A is around 395 while the female population is around 415.
Of the 809 total population in God’s River 86A, the largest gender is female with around 415 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 395 | 415 | +4.82% |
Is God’s River 86A a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how God’s River 86A compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Manitoba, 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.
God’s River 86A Population Compared to Manitoba
Manitoba's population in 2021 was 1,342,153, spread across the area. Here's how God’s River 86A compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | God’s River 86A | Manitoba |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,500 | $79,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 14.0% | 8.3% |
| Median age | 16.6 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.1% | 25.9% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 19.7% |
Population by Age Characteristics
God’s River 86A has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 17.90% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 16.60.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | 65 16.50% | 80 19.30% | 18.75% | 145 17.90% |
| 5 to 9 years | 55 13.90% | 65 15.70% | 15.38% | 120 14.80% |
| 10 to 14 years | 60 15.20% | 60 14.50% | 0.00% | 115 14.20% |
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 50.00% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 46.90% and 3.10%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in God’s River 86A are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 50.60% | 49.40% | 50.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 45.60% | 47.00% | 46.90% |
| 65 years and over | 10.00% | 15.00% | 25.00% |
| 65 years and over | 2.50% | 3.60% | 3.10% |
Population of God’s River 86A by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of God’s River 86A is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. God’s River 86A 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 God’s River 86A are Cree, which accounts for 91.36% of the total population, followed by Filipino (9.26%), Scottish (7.41%), Ojibway (4.94%), and North American Indigenous (3.70%).
Other ethnicities and origins in God’s River 86A include Woodland Cree, First Nations (North American Indian), German, Portuguese, and Jewish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cree | 88.61% | 91.57% | 91.36% |
| Filipino | 8.86% | 10.84% | 9.26% |
| Scottish | 7.59% | 7.23% | 7.41% |
| Ojibway | 5.06% | 4.82% | 4.94% |
| North American Indigenous | 3.80% | 3.61% | 3.70% |
| Woodland Cree | 2.53% | 2.41% | 1.85% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 0.00% | 2.41% | 1.85% |
| German | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.23% |
| Portuguese | 2.53% | 0.00% | 1.23% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in God’s River 86A
About 98.77% of God’s River 86A's population (805 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 1.23% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 780 people (96.30% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of God’s River 86A's population profile.
About 0.0% of God’s River 86A's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for God’s River 86A'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 |
0.0% of God’s River 86A's residents (0 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 99.4% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 120 of God’s River 86A's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.
Household Size
About 30.00% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 6.65% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 2 persons households account for 5.00%, 5.00%, and 1.65%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or more persons | 90 | 30.00% |
| 4 persons | 20 | 6.65% |
| 1 person | 15 | 5.00% |
| 3 persons | 15 | 5.00% |
| 2 persons | 5 | 1.65% |
Family and Household Structure in God’s River 86A
Of census families in God’s River 86A, 60.0% are couple families and 40.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 4.2 people.
10.0% of households in God’s River 86A are one-person households, 43.3% are couple-family households, 10.0% are one-parent-family households, and 26.7% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 15 | 10.0% |
| Couple-family households | 65 | 43.3% |
| One-parent-family households | 15 | 10.0% |
| Multigenerational households | 40 | 26.7% |
Income in God’s River 86A
Analyzing income distribution in God’s River 86A can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within God’s River 86A is $23,000.
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 God’s River 86A population or around 105 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 25 and 10 people, respectively.
Household Income
The God’s River 86A's median household income is $66,500, according to 2020 data.
Below national average God’s River 86A's median household income is 17,500 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 God’s River 86A
This data sheds light on the distribution of God’s River 86A 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.
57.10% or most of the God’s River 86A population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 23.20% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 21.40% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 80 | 80 | 160 | 57.10% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 35 | 30 | 65 | 23.20% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 30 | 35 | 60 | 21.40% |
Below national average 5.4% of God’s River 86A's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in God’s River 86A
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in God’s River 86A. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in God’s River 86A is at 14.29% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 41.86% |
| Unemployment rate | 14.29% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in God’s River 86A, 34.9% worked full year full time in the reference year, 16.3% worked part year and/or part time, and 50.0% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 150 | 34.9% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 70 | 16.3% |
| Did not work | 215 | 50.0% |
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 God’s River 86A's population (around 73.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the Indian reserve, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 0.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The God’s River 86A industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in God’s River 86A is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
God’s River 86A has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (21%) works in the educational services sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 19%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 17%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational services | 10 | 30 | 21% |
| Public administration | 25 | 15 | 19% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 25 | 17% |
| Construction | 20 | 0 | 10% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 0 | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10 | 7% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0 | 5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0 | 5% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 10 | 0 | 5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where God’s River 86A residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in God’s River 86A: Educational services (21%), Public administration (19%), Health care and social assistance (17%)
Top occupation categories in God’s River 86A: Sales and service occupations (31%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (24%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (19%)
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 | 65 | 160 | 88.90% |
| No fixed workplace address | 10 | 0 | 15 | 8.30% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how God’s River 86A 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 God’s River 86A residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of God’s River 86A 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 | 94.30% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 5.70% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in God’s River 86A shed 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 God’s River 86A'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 God’s River 86A. About 805 people living in the Indian reserve speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 805 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.0% of God’s River 86A's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 100.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 805 | 100.0% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 0 | 0.0% |
| Neither English nor French | 0 | 0.0% |
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 | 27.3% | 60.9% |
| Non-official languages | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
God’s River 86A is predominantly Christian. About 290 of its population is Christian (150 males and 140 females).
The second largest religion in the Indian reserve 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 | 35.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in God’s River 86A
Hospitals
Schools
Community Centres
Nearest Indian Reserves to God’s River 86A
- God's Lake 23 58.4 km · 1,520 people
- Red Sucker Lake 1976 80.5 km · 725 people
- Red Sucker Lake 1976A 83.9 km · 147 people
- Oxford House 24 85.8 km
- Wasagamack 118.5 km · 2,088 people
- St. Theresa Point 123.3 km · 3,417 people
- Garden Hill First Nation 125.8 km · 3,054 people
- Shamattawa 1 166.0 km
Frequently Asked Questions about God’s River 86A
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, God’s River 86A has a population of 809 people, making it the 113th Indian reserve in Manitoba. The population increased significantly from 628 in 2016, an increase of 181 people or 28.82%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 344.2 people per km² across a land area of 2.35 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
God’s River 86A's population grew by 28.82% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 628 to 809 people, a gain of 181 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Manitoba Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 16.60 years suggests a comparatively young population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (10.0%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
God’s River 86A has a population density of approximately 344.20 people per square kilometre.
God’s River 86A covers a land area of approximately 2.35 km².
The median age of the population in God’s River 86A is 16.60 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in God’s River 86A is Cree.
The median household income in God’s River 86A is $66,500, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in God’s River 86A.
Christian is the predominant religion in God’s River 86A.
According to the 2021 Census, 99.4% of God’s River 86A's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
0.0% of God’s River 86A's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 41.2% of census families in God’s River 86A, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 26.7% of all households in God’s River 86A, per the 2021 Census.
0.0% of God’s River 86A's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in God’s River 86A, 34.9% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
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.