Glooscap 35, Nova Scotia Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Glooscap 35 census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Glooscap 35. It is an Indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.71 km2. The Indian reserve has a population density of 64.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Glooscap 35 Indian reserve's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Glooscap 35 on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Glooscap 35 has a population of around 111 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Glooscap 35 has increased by ▲ 37.04%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
81111 +37.04%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.50% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Glooscap 35's population is projected to reach approximately 152 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 88.89 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
11115288.89

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.

Glooscap 35 Population Trend & Context

Glooscap 35 had a 2021 census population of 111 — an increase of 30 (▲ 37.04%) people from the 81 recorded in 2016.

The Indian reserve's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Nova Scotia Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 31 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

Population By Genders

The male population of Glooscap 35 is around 50 while the female population is around 65.

Of the 111 total population in Glooscap 35, the largest gender is female with around 65 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5065 +23.08%

Is Glooscap 35 a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Glooscap 35 compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Nova Scotia, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

25.0%
Unemployment rate
12.3 pts above the province
46.7%
Employment rate
5.2 pts below the province
53.3%
Participation rate
6.2 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$71,500 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
14.9 pts below the province

Commute

50.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
25.1 pts below the province
83.3%
Commute by car
4.1 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
4.1 pts below the province

Housing Character

62.5%
Single-detached houses
1.2 pts below the province
12.5%
Apartments (any building size)
12.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.60 people
Average household size
0.40people above the province
22.2%
One-person households
8.6 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Glooscap 35 Population Compared to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's population in 2021 was 969,383, spread across the area. Here's how Glooscap 35 compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:

IndicatorGlooscap 35Nova Scotia
Median household income$0$71,500
Unemployment rate25.0%12.7%
Median age3145.6
Bachelor's degree or higher16.7%27.1%
Immigrants (%)0.0%7.5%

Population by Age Characteristics

Glooscap 35 has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 9.10% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 31.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

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 59.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 31.80% and 9.10%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Glooscap 35 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years25.00%40.00%65.00%
15 to 64 years50.00%61.50%59.10%
0 to 14 years15.00%15.00%35.00%
0 to 14 years30.00%23.10%31.80%
65 years and over5.00%10.00%10.00%
65 years and over10.00%15.40%9.10%

Population of Glooscap 35 by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Glooscap 35 is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Glooscap 35 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 Glooscap 35 are Mi'kmaq, which accounts for 60.87% of the total population, followed by Canadian (26.09%), Scottish (26.09%), Irish (21.74%), and German (17.39%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Glooscap 35 include English, First Nations (North American Indian), North American Indigenous, Yemeni, and Central African.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Mi'kmaq55.56%64.29%60.87%
Canadian33.33%21.43%26.09%
Scottish22.22%21.43%26.09%
Irish22.22%28.57%21.74%
German22.22%14.29%17.39%
English0.00%0.00%8.70%
First Nations (North American Indian)0.00%0.00%8.70%
North American Indigenous22.22%0.00%8.70%
Yemeni0.00%0.00%0.00%
Central African0.00%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Glooscap 35

About 75.00% of Glooscap 35's population (90 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 25.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 70 people (60.90% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
75.00%
Non-Indigenous identity
25.00%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Glooscap 35's population profile.

About 0.0% of Glooscap 35's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Glooscap 35's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

0.0% of Glooscap 35's residents (0 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 8.7% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 13.0% are second generation, and 87.0% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 25 of Glooscap 35's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 16.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.55%, 5.55%, and 5.55%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1516.65%
1 person1011.10%
3 persons55.55%
4 persons55.55%
5 or more persons55.55%

Family and Household Structure in Glooscap 35

Of census families in Glooscap 35, 57.1% are couple families and 42.9% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.2 people.

Couple families
57.14%
One-parent families
42.86%

22.2% of households in Glooscap 35 are one-person households, 44.4% are couple-family households, 33.3% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households1022.2%
Couple-family households2044.4%
One-parent-family households1533.3%
Multigenerational households00.0%

Income in Glooscap 35

Analyzing income distribution in Glooscap 35 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Glooscap 35 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 Glooscap 35 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 Glooscap 35's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Glooscap 35'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 Glooscap 35

This data sheds light on the distribution of Glooscap 35 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.

50.00% or most of the Glooscap 35 population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 30.00% 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.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree0152550.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate10101530.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree10101530.00%

Below national average 20.0% of Glooscap 35's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Glooscap 35

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Glooscap 35. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Glooscap 35 is at 22.22% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate46.67%
Unemployment rate22.22%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Glooscap 35, 20.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 33.3% worked part year and/or part time, and 53.3% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time1520.0%
Worked part year and/or part time2533.3%
Did not work4053.3%

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 Glooscap 35's population (around 55.60%) 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.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

The Glooscap 35 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Glooscap 35 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Glooscap 35 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (22%) works in the retail trade sector. The Other services (except public administration) sector comes second at 22%, followed by Public administration at 22%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade10022%
Other services (except public administration)01022%
Public administration01022%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Glooscap 35 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Glooscap 35: Retail trade (22%), Other services (except public administration) (22%), Public administration (22%)

Top occupation categories in Glooscap 35: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (22%), Sales and service occupations (22%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (22%)

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work15203085.70%
Worked at home0101028.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%
No fixed workplace address0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Glooscap 35 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 Glooscap 35 residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Glooscap 35 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.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes50.00%
15 to 29 minutes0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Glooscap 35 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 Glooscap 35's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
43.75%
Married or living common-law
56.25%

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 Glooscap 35. About 110 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.

LanguagePopulation
English110
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 4.5% of Glooscap 35's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 95.5% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only10595.5%
French only00.0%
English and French54.5%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English100.0%95.5%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Glooscap 35 is predominantly Christian. About 30 of its population is Christian (10 males and 15 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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian26.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Glooscap 35

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Glooscap 35 has a population of 111 people, making it the 65th Indian reserve in Nova Scotia. The population increased significantly from 81 in 2016, an increase of 30 people or 37.04%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 64.9 people per km² across a land area of 1.71 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Glooscap 35's population grew by 37.04% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 81 to 111 people, a gain of 30 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Nova Scotia Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 31.00 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.

Glooscap 35 has a population density of approximately 64.90 people per square kilometre.

Glooscap 35 covers a land area of approximately 1.71 km².

The median age of the population in Glooscap 35 is 31.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Glooscap 35 is Mi'kmaq.

The median household income in Glooscap 35 is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Glooscap 35.

Christian is the predominant religion in Glooscap 35.

According to the 2021 Census, 78.3% of Glooscap 35's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

0.0% of Glooscap 35's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 42.9% of census families in Glooscap 35, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Glooscap 35, per the 2021 Census.

4.5% of Glooscap 35'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 Glooscap 35, 20.0% 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.