Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Wasagamack has a population of around 2,088 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 48.82%.
Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
---|---|---|
1,403 | 2,088 | +48.82% |
Population By Genders
The male population of Wasagamack is around 1,080 while the female population is around 1,005.
Of the 2,088 total population in Wasagamack, the largest gender is male with around 1,080 women within the population.
Male | Female | Difference |
---|---|---|
1,080 | 1,005 | +6.94% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Wasagamack has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 16.30% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 19.00.
Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
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5 to 9 years | 165 15.30% | 170 16.90% | 2.94% | 340 16.30% |
10 to 14 years | 165 15.30% | 130 12.90% | 21.21% | 295 14.10% |
15 to 19 years | 125 11.60% | 105 10.40% | 16.00% | 230 11.00% |
0 to 4 years | 125 11.60% | 95 9.50% | 24.00% | 225 10.80% |
20 to 24 years | 70 6.50% | 75 7.50% | 6.67% | 150 7.20% |
25 to 29 years | 80 7.40% | 65 6.50% | 18.75% | 145 7.00% |
30 to 34 years | 75 6.90% | 70 7.00% | 6.67% | 145 7.00% |
40 to 44 years | 60 5.60% | 80 8.00% | 25.00% | 140 6.70% |
35 to 39 years | 50 4.60% | 40 4.00% | 20.00% | 95 4.60% |
45 to 49 years | 40 3.70% | 60 6.00% | 33.33% | 95 4.60% |
50 to 54 years | 30 2.80% | 30 3.00% | 0.00% | 60 2.90% |
55 to 59 years | 45 4.20% | 20 2.00% | 55.56% | 60 2.90% |
60 to 64 years | 20 1.90% | 15 1.50% | 25.00% | 40 1.90% |
65 to 69 years | 10 0.90% | 25 2.50% | 60.00% | 35 1.70% |
Average age of the population | 24 24.00% | 25 25.10% | 3.98% | 25 24.50% |
Median age of the population | 17 17.40% | 20 20.00% | 15.00% | 19 19.00% |
75 to 79 years | 5 0.50% | 5 0.50% | 0.00% | 15 0.70% |
70 to 74 years | 5 0.50% | 5 0.50% | 0.00% | 10 0.50% |
80 to 84 years | 5 0.50% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 10 0.50% |
85 years and over | 5 0.50% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 5 0.20% |
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 55.60% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 40.80% and 3.40%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Wasagamack are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
Data | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
65 years and over | 2.80% | 4.00% | 3.40% |
Population of Wasagamack by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Wasagamack is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Wasagamack 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 First Nations (North American Indian), which accounts for 58.03% of the total population, followed by Oji-Cree (29.74%), Anishinaabe (5.04%), North American Indigenous (5.04%), and Cree (2.16%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ghanaian, Barbadian, African American, Yugoslavian, and Tunisian.
Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
---|---|---|---|
First Nations (North American Indian) | 58.06% | 58.42% | 58.03% |
Oji-Cree | 31.34% | 27.72% | 29.74% |
Anishinaabe | 4.15% | 5.94% | 5.04% |
North American Indigenous | 5.07% | 4.95% | 5.04% |
Cree | 1.38% | 2.48% | 2.16% |
Ghanaian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Barbadian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
African American | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Yugoslavian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Tunisian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 310 of Wasagamack's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.
Household Size
About 28.30% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.65% of the population. 4 persons, 1 person, and 2 persons households account for 5.40%, 3.00%, and 3.00%, respectively.
Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|
5 or more persons | 235 | 28.30% |
3 persons | 80 | 9.65% |
4 persons | 45 | 5.40% |
1 person | 25 | 3.00% |
2 persons | 25 | 3.00% |
Income in Wasagamack
Analyzing income distribution in Wasagamack can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wasagamack is $15,500.
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 Wasagamack population or around 735 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and Under $10,000 with around 585 and 495 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Wasagamack's median household income is $56,400, according to 2020 data.
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 Wasagamack
This data sheds light on the distribution of Wasagamack 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.
59.85% or most of the Wasagamack population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 28.75% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 11.40% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 2.80% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
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No certificate, diploma or degree | 660 | 565 | 1,225 | 59.85% |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 255 | 310 | 570 | 28.75% |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 105 | 120 | 225 | 11.40% |
Bachelor's degree or higher | 0 | 50 | 55 | 2.80% |
Employment in Wasagamack
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wasagamack. 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 7.29% which is quite high.
Status | Percentage |
---|---|
Employment rate | 29.96% |
Unemployment rate | 7.29% |
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 Wasagamack's population (around 78.30%) 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 Wasagamack industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Wasagamack is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Wasagamack has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (28%) works in the educational services sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 19%, followed by Public administration at 16%.
Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|
Educational services | 40 | 90 | 28% |
Health care and social assistance | 30 | 50 | 19% |
Public administration | 55 | 15 | 16% |
Construction | 25 | 0 | 7% |
Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 10 | 4% |
Retail trade | 10 | 10 | 3% |
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 | 0 | 3% |
Information and cultural industries | 10 | 0 | 2% |
Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 0 | 2% |
Accommodation and food services | 0 | 10 | 2% |
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% |
Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 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.
Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Usual place of work | 145 | 160 | 310 | 83.80% |
No fixed workplace address | 40 | 15 | 55 | 14.90% |
Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Wasagamack 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 Wasagamack residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wasagamack 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 | 82.40% |
15 to 29 minutes | 12.20% |
30 to 44 minutes | 2.70% |
45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
60 minutes and over | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Wasagamackshed 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 Wasagamack'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 Wasagamack. About 2,090 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.
Language | Population |
---|---|
English | 2,090 |
French | 0 |
English and French | 0 |
Neither English nor French | 0 |
Religion
Wasagamack is predominantly Christian. About 1,840 of its population is Christian (955 males and 955 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 | 88.0% |
Buddhist | 0.0% |
Hindu | 0.0% |
Jewish | 0.0% |
Islam | 0.0% |
Sikh | 0.0% |