Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Powerview-Pine Falls has a population of around 1,239 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Powerview-Pine Falls has decreased by ▼ -5.85%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,316 | 1,239 | --5.85% |
2026 Population Projection
Powerview-Pine Falls's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 1,239 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Powerview-Pine Falls Population Trend & Context
Powerview-Pine Falls had a 2021 census population of 1,239 — a decline of 77 (▼ 5.85%) people from the 1,316 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has declined noticeably over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing Manitoba towns. The town's median age of 39.2 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Powerview-Pine Falls is around 605 while the female population is around 630.
Of the 1,239 total population in Powerview-Pine Falls, the largest gender is female with around 630 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 605 | 630 | -3.97% |
Is Powerview-Pine Falls a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Powerview-Pine Falls 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.
Powerview-Pine Falls Population Compared to Manitoba
Manitoba's population in 2021 was 1,342,153, spread across the area. Here's how Powerview-Pine Falls compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Powerview-Pine Falls | Manitoba |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,800 | $79,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| Median age | 39.2 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2.3% | 25.9% |
| Immigrants (%) | 1.6% | 19.7% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Powerview-Pine Falls has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 7.70% of the total population. The town median age is 39.20.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
Broader Age Groups
If the town'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 58.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.10% and 20.60%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Powerview-Pine Falls are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 57.90% | 58.70% | 58.30% |
| 65 years and over | 19.80% | 22.20% | 21.10% |
| 0 to 14 years | 22.30% | 19.00% | 20.60% |
Population of Powerview-Pine Falls by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Powerview-Pine Falls is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Powerview-Pine Falls is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Powerview-Pine Falls are French, which accounts for 27.87% of the total population, followed by First Nations (North American Indian) (22.54%), German (13.11%), Ukrainian (10.66%), and English (9.43%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Powerview-Pine Falls include Irish, Scottish, Canadian, Ojibway, and Polish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| French | 23.08% | 31.50% | 27.87% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 21.37% | 24.41% | 22.54% |
| German | 12.82% | 13.39% | 13.11% |
| Ukrainian | 14.53% | 7.09% | 10.66% |
| English | 11.11% | 8.66% | 9.43% |
| Irish | 8.55% | 7.09% | 7.79% |
| Scottish | 4.27% | 8.66% | 6.56% |
| Canadian | 3.42% | 7.09% | 5.74% |
| Ojibway | 3.42% | 8.66% | 5.74% |
| Polish | 5.98% | 4.72% | 5.33% |
Indigenous Identity in Powerview-Pine Falls
About 58.44% of Powerview-Pine Falls's population (710 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 41.56% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 330 people (27.20% 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 Powerview-Pine Falls's population profile.
About 1.6% of Powerview-Pine Falls's population are immigrants (20 people).
The top countries of origin for Powerview-Pine Falls's immigrant population are Germany (10), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10 |
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
100.0% of Powerview-Pine Falls's residents (1,220 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 2.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 3.3% are second generation, and 94.7% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 400 of Powerview-Pine Falls's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 17.15% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.70% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 7.35%, 5.40%, and 4.40%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 175 | 17.15% |
| 1 person | 160 | 15.70% |
| 3 persons | 75 | 7.35% |
| 5 or more persons | 55 | 5.40% |
| 4 persons | 45 | 4.40% |
Family and Household Structure in Powerview-Pine Falls
Of census families in Powerview-Pine Falls, 73.1% are couple families and 26.9% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.9 people.
31.4% of households in Powerview-Pine Falls are one-person households, 44.1% are couple-family households, 11.8% are one-parent-family households, and 2.9% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 160 | 31.4% |
| Couple-family households | 225 | 44.1% |
| One-parent-family households | 60 | 11.8% |
| Multigenerational households | 15 | 2.9% |
Income in Powerview-Pine Falls
Analyzing income distribution in Powerview-Pine Falls can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Powerview-Pine Falls is $33,200.
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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Powerview-Pine Falls population or around 155 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 105 and 100 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Powerview-Pine Falls's median household income is $62,800, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Powerview-Pine Falls's median household income is 21,200 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the town'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 town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Powerview-Pine Falls
This data sheds light on the distribution of Powerview-Pine Falls 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.
53.40% or most of the Powerview-Pine Falls population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 30.20% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 16.40% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 150 | 160 | 310 | 53.40% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 70 | 105 | 175 | 30.20% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 50 | 45 | 95 | 16.40% |
Below national average 2.6% of Powerview-Pine Falls's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Powerview-Pine Falls
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Powerview-Pine Falls. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Powerview-Pine Falls is at 13.33% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 38.24% |
| Unemployment rate | 13.33% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Powerview-Pine Falls, 23.4% worked full year full time in the reference year, 23.4% worked part year and/or part time, and 53.2% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 240 | 23.4% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 240 | 23.4% |
| Did not work | 545 | 53.2% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Powerview-Pine Falls's population (around 71.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 15 men and 20 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 15 | 20 | 35 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Powerview-Pine Falls industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Powerview-Pine Falls is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Powerview-Pine Falls 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 13%, followed by Construction at 12%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 35 | 20 | 13% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 50 | 13% |
| Construction | 40 | 10 | 12% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 25 | 11% |
| Educational services | 10 | 30 | 9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 30 | 0 | 7% |
| Public administration | 15 | 15 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 0 | 4% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0 | 3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 0 | 2% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 10 | 2% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 | 0 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 10 | 2% |
| 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% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Powerview-Pine Falls residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Powerview-Pine Falls: Retail trade (13%), Health care and social assistance (13%), Construction (12%)
Top occupation categories in Powerview-Pine Falls: Sales and service occupations (32%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (23%), Business, finance and administration occupations (12%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. 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 | 175 | 140 | 315 | 80.80% |
| No fixed workplace address | 40 | 15 | 55 | 14.10% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 15 | 20 | 5.10% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Powerview-Pine Falls 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 Powerview-Pine Falls residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Powerview-Pine Falls spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 60.00% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 16.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 12.00% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 6.70% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 4.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Powerview-Pine Falls 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 town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Powerview-Pine Falls's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights town'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 Powerview-Pine Falls. About 1,145 people living in the town speak English, 60 people speak French, 5 people speak English and French language, and 5 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 1,145 |
| French | 60 |
| English and French | 5 |
| Neither English nor French | 5 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 14.8% of Powerview-Pine Falls's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 85.2% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.4% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,035 | 85.2% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 180 | 14.8% |
| Neither English nor French | 5 | 0.4% |
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 | 84.8% | 94.2% |
| Non-official languages | 6.2% | 3.3% |
| French | 5.8% | 1.2% |
Religion
Powerview-Pine Falls is predominantly Christian. About 705 of its population is Christian (305 males and 405 females).
The second largest religion in the town 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 | 58.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Powerview-Pine Falls
Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions about Powerview-Pine Falls
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Powerview-Pine Falls has a population of 1,239 people, making it the 92nd town in Manitoba. The population declined significantly from 1,316 in 2016, a decrease of 77 people or 5.85%. The town has a population density of 257.0 people per km² across a land area of 4.82 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Powerview-Pine Falls's population declined by 5.85% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 1,316 to 1,239 people, a loss of 77 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Manitoba towns during this period. The median age of 39.20 years suggests a relatively balanced demographic profile. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Powerview-Pine Falls has a population density of approximately 257.00 people per square kilometre.
Powerview-Pine Falls covers a land area of approximately 4.82 km².
The median age of the population in Powerview-Pine Falls is 39.20 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Powerview-Pine Falls is French.
The median household income in Powerview-Pine Falls is $62,800, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Powerview-Pine Falls.
Christian is the predominant religion in Powerview-Pine Falls.
According to the 2021 Census, 58.4% of Powerview-Pine Falls's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
100.0% of Powerview-Pine Falls's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 26.9% of census families in Powerview-Pine Falls, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 2.9% of all households in Powerview-Pine Falls, per the 2021 Census.
14.8% of Powerview-Pine Falls'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 Powerview-Pine Falls, 23.4% 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.