Ilford, Manitoba Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Ilford has a population of around 62 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Ilford has increased by ▲ 100.00%.

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.87% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Ilford's population is projected to reach approximately 124 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 8.80 people per km².

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.

Ilford Population Trend & Context

Ilford is the 157th-largest indian reserve in Manitoba, with a 2021 census population of 62 — an increase of 31 (▲ 100.00%) people from the 31 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 43.2 years closely mirrors the national median of 41.9, suggesting a demographic profile in line with the Canadian average.

How does Ilford compare to other Manitoba indian reserves?

• Shoal River 65B: 95 (2021)
• Gambler 63 [Part]: 76 (2021)
• Ilford: 62 (2021) ← 157th largest
• Mooseocoot: 60 (2021)
• A Kwis Ki Mahka: 58 (2021)

Population By Genders

The male population of Ilford is around 40 while the female population is around 25.

Of the 62 total population in Ilford, the largest gender is male with around 40 women within the population.

Is Ilford a Good Place to Live?

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

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Ilford Population Compared to Manitoba

Manitoba's population in 2021 was 1,342,153, spread across the area. Here's how Ilford compares to the indian reserve's key indicators:

Population by Age Characteristics

Ilford has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 23.10% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 43.20.

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 53.80% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 53.80% and 30.80%, respectively.

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

Population of Ilford by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Ilford is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Ilford 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 Ilford are Cree, which accounts for 76.92% of the total population, followed by North American Indigenous (15.38%), First Nations (North American Indian) (15.38%), Jamaican (0.00%), and Asian (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Ilford include Korean, Romanian, Lebanese, Iranian, and Christian, n.i.e..

Immigration Profile

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

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

The top countries of origin for Ilford's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 20 of Ilford's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 12.50% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 4 persons, 5 or more persons, and 1 person households account for 12.50%, 12.50%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Income in Ilford

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Ilford is $0.

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 Ilford population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Ilford's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Ilford's median household income is 84,000 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 Ilford

This data sheds light on the distribution of Ilford 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.

47.20% or most of the Ilford population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 47.20% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 16.65% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.00% has High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Below national average 16.7% of Ilford's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Ilford

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Ilford. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Ilford is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

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 Ilford's population (around 57.10%) 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.

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Ilford has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (43%) works in the public administration sector. The Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services sector comes second at 29%, followed by Educational services at 29%.

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Ilford: Public administration (43%), Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services (29%), Educational services (29%)

Top occupation categories in Ilford: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (29%), Business, finance and administration occupations (29%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (0%)

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.

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Ilford 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.

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Ilfordshed 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 Ilford'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 Ilford. About 60 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.

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.

Religion

Other Indian Reserves in Manitoba

• Norway House 17 5,390
• St. Theresa Point 3,417
• Garden Hill First Nation 3,054
• Peguis 1B 3,053
• Sandy Bay 5 2,598
• Nelson House 170 2,397
• Split Lake 171 2,232
• Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21E 2,210
• Fort Alexander 3 2,127
• Wasagamack 2,088
• Cross Lake 19A 2,045
• Cross Lake 19 1,865
• Ebb and Flow 52 1,608
• God's Lake 23 1,520
• Fisher River 44 1,449
• Waywayseecappo First Nation 1,409
• Long Plain 6 1,335
• Chemawawin 2 1,264
• Berens River 13 1,161
• Fairford 50 1,144
• Sioux Valley Dakota Nation 1,057
• Obushkudayang 957
• Grand Rapids 33 947
• Dog Creek 46 899
• Moose Lake 31A 837
• God's River 86A 809
• Cross Lake 19E 763
• Shoal River Indian Reserve 65A 759
• Red Sucker Lake 1976 725
• Pine Creek 66A 700
• Lac Brochet 197A 641
• Bloodvein 12 640
• Little Saskatchewan 48 627
• South Indian Lake 578
• Roseau River 2 564
• Hole or Hollow Water 10 530
• Black River 9 498
• Waterhen 45 476
• Keeseekoowenin 61 472
• York Landing 455
• Birdtail Creek 57 452
• Crane River 51 438
• Brokenhead 4 434
• Rolling River 67 379
• Valley River 63A 360
• Canupawakpa Dakota First Nation [Oak Lake 59] 322
• Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21B 278
• Jackhead 43 267
• O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation 1 257
• Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21A 243
• Dakota Tipi 1 226
• Buffalo Point 36 219
• Dauphin River 48A 213
• Moose Lake 31D 155
• Black Sturgeon 149
• Red Sucker Lake 1976A 147
• Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation 2 139
• Fox Lake 2 126
• Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21I 119
• Roseau Rapids 2A 100
• Dakota Plains 6A 98
• Shoal River 65B 95
• Gambler 63 [Part] 76
• Mooseocoot 60
• A Kwis Ki Mahka 58
• Rolling River 67B 56
• The Narrows 49 55
• Fisher River 44A 44
• Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21C 40
• Chemawawin 3 27
• Swan Lake 65C 10
• Long Plain 5
• Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21N 5
• Brochet 197
• Churchill 1
• Granville Lake
• Little Grand Rapids 14
• Moose Lake 31G
• Mooseocoot 4
• Opaskwayak Cree Nation 21D
• Oxford House 24
• Pauingassi First Nation
• Poplar River 16
• Pukatawagan 198
• Shamattawa 1
• Swan Lake 7
• Swan Lake 7A
• Waywayseecappo Highway 10
• Shoal Lake [Part] 40

Frequently Asked Questions about Ilford