Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Wagmatcook 1 has a population of around 691 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Wagmatcook 1 has increased by ▲ 28.68%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 537 | 691 | +28.68% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.17% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Wagmatcook 1's population is projected to reach approximately 889 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 238.98 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 691 | 889 | 238.98 |
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.
Wagmatcook 1 Population Trend & Context
Wagmatcook 1 had a 2021 census population of 691 — an increase of 154 (▲ 28.68%) people from the 537 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 25 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Wagmatcook 1 is around 350 while the female population is around 345.
Of the 691 total population in Wagmatcook 1, the largest gender is male with around 350 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 350 | 345 | +1.43% |
Is Wagmatcook 1 a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Wagmatcook 1 compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Nova Scotia, 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.
Wagmatcook 1 Population Compared to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's population in 2021 was 969,383, spread across the area. Here's how Wagmatcook 1 compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | Wagmatcook 1 | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,800 | $71,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Median age | 25 | 45.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 27.1% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 7.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Wagmatcook 1 has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 11.60% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 25.00.
| 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 59.40% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 31.90% and 9.40%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Wagmatcook 1 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 30.00% | 30.00% | 65.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 61.40% | 58.00% | 59.40% |
| 0 to 14 years | 30.00% | 31.90% | 31.90% |
| 65 years and over | 8.60% | 8.70% | 9.40% |
Population of Wagmatcook 1 by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Wagmatcook 1 is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Wagmatcook 1 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 Wagmatcook 1 are Mi'kmaq, which accounts for 88.41% of the total population, followed by Scottish (8.70%), Irish (6.52%), First Nations (North American Indian) (4.35%), and English (2.90%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Wagmatcook 1 include French, North American Indigenous, Caucasian (White), Christian, n.i.e., and Vietnamese.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi'kmaq | 89.86% | 88.24% | 88.41% |
| Scottish | 8.70% | 8.82% | 8.70% |
| Irish | 5.80% | 7.35% | 6.52% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 4.35% | 4.41% | 4.35% |
| English | 2.90% | 4.41% | 2.90% |
| French | 2.90% | 2.94% | 2.90% |
| North American Indigenous | 2.90% | 2.94% | 2.17% |
| Caucasian (White) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.17% |
| Christian, n.i.e. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.45% |
| Vietnamese | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Wagmatcook 1
About 94.96% of Wagmatcook 1's population (660 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 5.04% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 640 people (92.80% 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 Wagmatcook 1's population profile.
About 0.0% of Wagmatcook 1's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Wagmatcook 1'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 Wagmatcook 1's residents (0 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 3.6% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 2.2% are second generation, and 94.2% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 185 of Wagmatcook 1's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.
Household Size
About 15.00% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.25% of the population. 2 persons, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 10.00%, 8.75%, and 5.00%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or more persons | 60 | 15.00% |
| 1 person | 45 | 11.25% |
| 2 persons | 40 | 10.00% |
| 3 persons | 35 | 8.75% |
| 4 persons | 20 | 5.00% |
Family and Household Structure in Wagmatcook 1
Of census families in Wagmatcook 1, 38.7% are couple families and 61.3% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.5 people.
20.0% of households in Wagmatcook 1 are one-person households, 25.0% are couple-family households, 25.0% are one-parent-family households, and 17.5% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 40 | 20.0% |
| Couple-family households | 50 | 25.0% |
| One-parent-family households | 50 | 25.0% |
| Multigenerational households | 35 | 17.5% |
Income in Wagmatcook 1
Analyzing income distribution in Wagmatcook 1 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wagmatcook 1 is $29,800.
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 Wagmatcook 1 population or around 105 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 60 and 50 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Wagmatcook 1's median household income is $56,800, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Wagmatcook 1's median household income is 27,200 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 Wagmatcook 1
This data sheds light on the distribution of Wagmatcook 1 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.
36.80% or most of the Wagmatcook 1 population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.30% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 29.80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 45 | 60 | 105 | 36.80% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 50 | 45 | 95 | 33.30% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 40 | 45 | 85 | 29.80% |
Below national average 14.0% of Wagmatcook 1's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Wagmatcook 1
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wagmatcook 1. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Wagmatcook 1 is at 22.73% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 35.79% |
| Unemployment rate | 22.73% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Wagmatcook 1, 22.1% worked full year full time in the reference year, 25.3% worked part year and/or part time, and 53.7% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 105 | 22.1% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 120 | 25.3% |
| Did not work | 255 | 53.7% |
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 Wagmatcook 1's population (around 56.80%) 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 Wagmatcook 1 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Wagmatcook 1 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Wagmatcook 1 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 16%, followed by Educational services at 14%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 30 | 10 | 16% |
| Public administration | 15 | 15 | 16% |
| Educational services | 0 | 25 | 14% |
| Construction | 20 | 0 | 11% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10 | 9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10 | 9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 10 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 0 | 5% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 5% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 10 | 10 | 5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 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% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Wagmatcook 1 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Wagmatcook 1: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (16%), Public administration (16%), Educational services (14%)
Top occupation categories in Wagmatcook 1: Sales and service occupations (21%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (18%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (18%)
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 | 55.90% |
| No fixed workplace address | 50 | 15 | 65 | 38.20% |
| Worked at home | 10 | 0 | 10 | 5.90% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Wagmatcook 1 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 Wagmatcook 1 residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wagmatcook 1 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 | 75.80% |
| 60 minutes and over | 12.10% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 9.10% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Wagmatcook 1 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 Wagmatcook 1'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 Wagmatcook 1. About 690 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 | 690 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.7% of Wagmatcook 1'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 | 685 | 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 | 56.5% | 76.8% |
| Non-official languages | 39.1% | 21.0% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Wagmatcook 1 is predominantly Christian. About 475 of its population is Christian (235 males and 240 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 | 68.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Nearest Indian Reserves to Wagmatcook 1
- Whycocomagh 2 21.1 km · 877 people
- Malagawatch 4 21.3 km · 20 people
- Eskasoni 3 27.6 km · 3,521 people
- Chapel Island 5 44.5 km · 405 people
- Membertou 28B 56.2 km · 1,103 people
- Paqtnkek-Niktuek No. 23 83.0 km · 372 people
- Merigomish Harbour 31 131.6 km
- Fisher's Grant 24 141.4 km · 449 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Wagmatcook 1
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Wagmatcook 1 has a population of 691 people, making it the 56th Indian reserve in Nova Scotia. The population increased significantly from 537 in 2016, an increase of 154 people or 28.68%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 185.8 people per km² across a land area of 3.72 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Wagmatcook 1's population grew by 28.68% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 537 to 691 people, a gain of 154 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Nova Scotia Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 25.00 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.
Wagmatcook 1 has a population density of approximately 185.80 people per square kilometre.
Wagmatcook 1 covers a land area of approximately 3.72 km².
The median age of the population in Wagmatcook 1 is 25.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Wagmatcook 1 is Mi'kmaq.
The median household income in Wagmatcook 1 is $56,800, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Wagmatcook 1.
Christian is the predominant religion in Wagmatcook 1.
According to the 2021 Census, 95.7% of Wagmatcook 1's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
0.0% of Wagmatcook 1's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 59.4% of census families in Wagmatcook 1, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 17.5% of all households in Wagmatcook 1, per the 2021 Census.
0.7% of Wagmatcook 1'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 Wagmatcook 1, 22.1% 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.