Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Pine Creek 66A has a population of around 700 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Pine Creek 66A has increased by ▲ 10.94%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 631 | 700 | +10.94% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.10% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Pine Creek 66A's population is projected to reach approximately 777 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 9.97 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 700 | 777 | 9.97 |
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.
Pine Creek 66A Population Trend & Context
Pine Creek 66A had a 2021 census population of 700 — an increase of 69 (▲ 10.94%) people from the 631 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 27 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Pine Creek 66A is around 365 while the female population is around 335.
Of the 700 total population in Pine Creek 66A, the largest gender is male with around 365 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 365 | 335 | +8.22% |
Is Pine Creek 66A a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Pine Creek 66A 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.
Pine Creek 66A Population Compared to Manitoba
Manitoba's population in 2021 was 1,342,153, spread across the area. Here's how Pine Creek 66A compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | Pine Creek 66A | Manitoba |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,200 | $79,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 15.2% | 8.3% |
| Median age | 27 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.8% | 25.9% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 19.7% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Pine Creek 66A has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 11.40% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 27.00.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
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 63.60% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 30.70% and 5.70%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Pine Creek 66A are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 60.30% | 67.20% | 63.60% |
| 65 years and over | 20.00% | 20.00% | 40.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 34.20% | 26.90% | 30.70% |
| 65 years and over | 5.50% | 6.00% | 5.70% |
Population of Pine Creek 66A by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Pine Creek 66A is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Pine Creek 66A 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 Pine Creek 66A are Ojibway, which accounts for 32.14% of the total population, followed by North American Indigenous (28.57%), First Nations (North American Indian) (18.57%), Anishinaabe (9.29%), and French (8.57%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Pine Creek 66A include Cree, Saulteaux, Irish, Scottish, and Ukrainian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ojibway | 31.51% | 31.82% | 32.14% |
| North American Indigenous | 30.14% | 25.76% | 28.57% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 17.81% | 19.70% | 18.57% |
| Anishinaabe | 9.59% | 9.09% | 9.29% |
| French | 6.85% | 10.61% | 8.57% |
| Cree | 4.11% | 6.06% | 5.00% |
| Saulteaux | 4.11% | 3.03% | 4.29% |
| Irish | 0.00% | 3.03% | 1.43% |
| Scottish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.43% |
| Ukrainian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.43% |
Indigenous Identity in Pine Creek 66A
About 98.57% of Pine Creek 66A's population (690 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 1.43% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 650 people (92.90% 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 Pine Creek 66A's population profile.
About 0.0% of Pine Creek 66A's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Pine Creek 66A'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 Pine Creek 66A'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 99.3% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 200 of Pine Creek 66A's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 13.10% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 5 or more persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.90% of the population. 1 person, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 9.50%, 7.15%, and 7.15%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 55 | 13.10% |
| 5 or more persons | 50 | 11.90% |
| 1 person | 40 | 9.50% |
| 3 persons | 30 | 7.15% |
| 4 persons | 30 | 7.15% |
Family and Household Structure in Pine Creek 66A
Of census families in Pine Creek 66A, 41.2% are couple families and 58.8% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.3 people.
19.0% of households in Pine Creek 66A are one-person households, 23.8% are couple-family households, 26.2% are one-parent-family households, and 11.9% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 40 | 19.0% |
| Couple-family households | 50 | 23.8% |
| One-parent-family households | 55 | 26.2% |
| Multigenerational households | 25 | 11.9% |
Income in Pine Creek 66A
Analyzing income distribution in Pine Creek 66A can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Pine Creek 66A is $24,200.
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 Pine Creek 66A population or around 90 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 70 and 35 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Pine Creek 66A's median household income is $57,200, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Pine Creek 66A's median household income is 26,800 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 Pine Creek 66A
This data sheds light on the distribution of Pine Creek 66A 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.
50.70% or most of the Pine Creek 66A population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 26.90% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 20.90% 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 | 100 | 75 | 170 | 50.70% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 30 | 60 | 90 | 26.90% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 35 | 35 | 70 | 20.90% |
Below national average 4.5% of Pine Creek 66A's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Pine Creek 66A
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Pine Creek 66A. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Pine Creek 66A is at 15.15% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 28.87% |
| Unemployment rate | 15.15% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Pine Creek 66A, 21.6% worked full year full time in the reference year, 14.4% worked part year and/or part time, and 63.9% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 105 | 21.6% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 70 | 14.4% |
| Did not work | 310 | 63.9% |
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 Pine Creek 66A's population (around 64.70%) 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 Pine Creek 66A industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Pine Creek 66A is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Pine Creek 66A has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (21%) works in the educational services sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 21%, followed by Public administration at 18%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational services | 10 | 20 | 21% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 25 | 21% |
| Public administration | 10 | 20 | 18% |
| Construction | 10 | 0 | 9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10 | 6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Pine Creek 66A residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Pine Creek 66A: Educational services (21%), Health care and social assistance (21%), Public administration (18%)
Top occupation categories in Pine Creek 66A: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (29%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (27%), Business, finance and administration occupations (12%)
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 | 40 | 60 | 95 | 67.90% |
| No fixed workplace address | 25 | 10 | 35 | 25.00% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7.10% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Pine Creek 66A 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 Pine Creek 66A residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Pine Creek 66A 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 | 63.00% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 22.20% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 7.40% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 7.40% |
| 60 minutes and over | 7.40% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Pine Creek 66A 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 Pine Creek 66A'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 Pine Creek 66A. About 700 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 | 700 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.7% of Pine Creek 66A's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 99.3% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 695 | 99.3% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 5 | 0.7% |
| 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 | 92.1% | 95.0% |
| Non-official languages | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.7% |
Religion
Pine Creek 66A is predominantly Christian. About 445 of its population is Christian (230 males and 210 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 | 63.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Nearest Indian Reserves to Pine Creek 66A
- Waterhen 45 41.5 km · 476 people
- Swan Lake 65C 68.4 km · 10 people
- Shoal River 65B 91.6 km · 95 people
- Crane River 51 91.8 km · 438 people
- Valley River 63A 103.2 km · 360 people
- Chemawawin 3 106.4 km · 27 people
- Fairford 50 119.0 km · 1,144 people
- Little Saskatchewan 48 119.6 km · 627 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Creek 66A
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Pine Creek 66A has a population of 700 people, making it the 117th Indian reserve in Manitoba. The population increased significantly from 631 in 2016, an increase of 69 people or 10.94%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 9.0 people per km² across a land area of 77.90 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Pine Creek 66A's population grew by 10.94% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 631 to 700 people, a gain of 69 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Manitoba Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 27.00 years suggests a comparatively young population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Pine Creek 66A has a population density of approximately 9.00 people per square kilometre.
Pine Creek 66A covers a land area of approximately 77.90 km².
The median age of the population in Pine Creek 66A is 27.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Pine Creek 66A is Ojibway.
The median household income in Pine Creek 66A is $57,200, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Pine Creek 66A.
Christian is the predominant religion in Pine Creek 66A.
According to the 2021 Census, 98.6% of Pine Creek 66A's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
0.0% of Pine Creek 66A's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 58.8% of census families in Pine Creek 66A, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 11.9% of all households in Pine Creek 66A, per the 2021 Census.
0.7% of Pine Creek 66A'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 Pine Creek 66A, 21.6% 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.