Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a population of around 125 people. The indian reserve's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Mississaugas of Scugog Island has decreased by -4.58%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 131 | 125 | --4.58% |
2026 Population Projection
Mississaugas of Scugog Island's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 125 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Population By Genders
The male population of Mississaugas of Scugog Island is around 70 while the female population is around 55.
Of the 125 total population in Mississaugas of Scugog Island, the largest gender is male with around 70 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 55 | -21.43% |
Is Mississaugas of Scugog Island a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Mississaugas of Scugog Island compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Ontario, 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.
Other Indian Reserves Near Mississaugas of Scugog Island
- Hiawatha First Nation (54.0 km)
- Oneida 41 (57.7 km)
- Saugeen 29 (59.2 km)
- Chippewas of Rama First Nation (63.5 km)
- Alderville First Nation (64.6 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 25 to 29 years old, accounting for 12.00% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 32.80.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average age of the population | 34 34.00% | 35 34.50% | 0.00% | 34 34.00% |
| Median age of the population | 33 33.20% | 31 31.40% | 6.02% | 33 32.80% |
| 25 to 29 years | 5 7.10% | 10 18.20% | 50.00% | 15 12.00% |
| 40 to 44 years | 10 14.30% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 15 12.00% |
| 0 to 4 years | 5 7.10% | 5 9.10% | 0.00% | 10 8.00% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0 0.00% | 5 9.10% | 100.00% | 10 8.00% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5 7.10% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 10 8.00% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5 7.10% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 10 8.00% |
| 30 to 34 years | 5 7.10% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 10 8.00% |
| 35 to 39 years | 5 7.10% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 10 8.00% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10 14.30% | 5 9.10% | 50.00% | 10 8.00% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5 7.10% | 5 9.10% | 0.00% | 5 4.00% |
| 45 to 49 years | 5 7.10% | 0 0.00% | 100.00% | 5 4.00% |
| 50 to 54 years | 0 0.00% | 0 0.00% | 0.00% | 5 4.00% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5 7.10% | 5 9.10% | 0.00% | 5 4.00% |
| 65 to 69 years | 0 0.00% | 0 0.00% | 0.00% | 5 4.00% |
| 70 to 74 years | 0 0.00% | 0 0.00% | 0.00% | 5 4.00% |
| 75 to 79 years | 0 0.00% | 0 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 0.00% |
| 80 to 84 years | 0 0.00% | 0 0.00% | 0.00% | 0 0.00% |
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 68.00% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 68.00% and 24.00%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Mississaugas of Scugog Island are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|
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Population of Mississaugas of Scugog Island by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Mississaugas of Scugog Island is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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 Ojibway, which accounts for 44.00% of the total population, followed by Scottish (20.00%), First Nations (North American Indian) (20.00%), Irish (12.00%), and French (12.00%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Dutch, Canadian, English, Ukrainian, and British Isles.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ojibway | 50.00% | 50.00% | 44.00% |
| Scottish | 21.43% | 30.00% | 20.00% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 21.43% | 20.00% | 20.00% |
| Irish | 21.43% | 0.00% | 12.00% |
| French | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.00% |
| Dutch | 0.00% | 0.00% | 12.00% |
| Canadian | 0.00% | 20.00% | 8.00% |
| English | 14.29% | 0.00% | 8.00% |
| Ukrainian | 14.29% | 0.00% | 8.00% |
| British Isles | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.00% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Mississaugas of Scugog Island's population profile.
About 0.0% of Mississaugas of Scugog Island's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Mississaugas of Scugog Island'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 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 45 of Mississaugas of Scugog Island's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.
Household Size
About 15.00% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 15.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 10.00%, 5.00%, and 5.00%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 15 | 15.00% |
| 2 persons | 15 | 15.00% |
| 3 persons | 10 | 10.00% |
| 4 persons | 5 | 5.00% |
| 5 or more persons | 5 | 5.00% |
Income in Mississaugas of Scugog Island
Analyzing income distribution in Mississaugas of Scugog Island can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Mississaugas of Scugog Island'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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island
This data sheds light on the distribution of Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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.
43.95% or most of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 30.35% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 23.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 7.15% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 55 | 25 | 75 | 43.95% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 25 | 30 | 50 | 30.35% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 25 | 10 | 40 | 23.20% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7.15% |
Below national average 7.2% of Mississaugas of Scugog Island's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Mississaugas of Scugog Island
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Mississaugas of Scugog Island. 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 10.00% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 30.00% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.00% |
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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island's population (around 50.00%) 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 10.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Mississaugas of Scugog Island industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the retail trade sector. The Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services sector comes second at 25%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 25%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 0 | 25% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 25% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 0 | 25% |
| Public administration | 0 | 10 | 25% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Construction | 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% |
| Educational 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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Mississaugas of Scugog Island: -45 Retail trade (25%), Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services (25%), Health care and social assistance (25%)
Top occupation categories in Mississaugas of Scugog Island: Sales and service occupations (50%), Business, finance and administration occupations (25%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (25%)
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 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 83.30% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 10 | 33.30% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| No fixed workplace address | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Mississaugas of Scugog Island 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 | 80.00% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 0.00% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Mississaugas of Scugog Islandshed 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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island'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 Mississaugas of Scugog Island. About 125 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 | 125 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 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 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Non-official languages | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Mississaugas of Scugog Island is predominantly Christian. About 20 of its population is Christian (10 males and 10 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 | 16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Mississaugas of Scugog Island
Hospitals
Schools
Parks
- Union Street Park
- Fenelon Falls Fairground
- Fenelon Beach
- Tommy Anderson Park
- Victoria Park
- Omemee Municipal Park
- Lindsay Memorial Park
- Kawartha Park
- Northlin Park
- Nayoro Park
- George Street Park
- Wilfred Hogan Park
- Kinsmen Park
- McDonnell Park East
- Springdale Gardens Park
- Fairground exhibition ground
- Mayor James Flynn Park
- Orchard Park
- Elgin Park
- Oakwood Community Centre Park
Libraries
- Trent Lakes Public Library - Main Branch
- Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library - Bailieboro Branch
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Fenelon Falls Branch
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Lindsay Branch
- Otonabee South Monaghan Public Library - Gayle Nelson Keene Branch
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Bobcaygeon Branch
- Selwyn Public Library - Lakefield Branch
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Omemee Branch
- Cavan Monaghan Public Library - Millbrook Branch
- Peterborough Public Library - Delafosse Branch
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Little Britain Branch
- Otonabee South Monaghan Public Library - Stewart Hall Branch
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Bethany Branch
- Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Dunsford Branch
Community Centres
- Community Care
- Oakwood Community Centre
- Buckhorn Community Centre
- Fenelon Falls Community Centre
- Bobcaygeon Lions Hall
- Whetung Ojibwa Centre
- Douro Community Centre
Places to Visit in Mississaugas of Scugog Island
Museums
Attractions
- Miniature Railway
- Abandoned rail bridge
- Trent Severn Waterway National Historical Site of Canada, Buckhorn Loch #31
- Peterborough Lift Lock
- Peterborough Centennial Fountain
Historic Sites
- Cenotaph
- Wall Of Honour
- Serpent Mounds Park
- Warsaw War Memorial
- Fenelon Falls
- Ghost road rock
- 1885 Dynamite Explosion
- The Cathedral of St. Peter-in-Chains
- Doube's Trestle Bridge
- The Peterborough Lift Locks
- Trent University
Theatres
Green Spaces in Mississaugas of Scugog Island
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Union Street Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Fenelon Falls Fairground | Parks | 9.3 ha |
| Fenelon Beach | Parks | 1.9 ha |
| Tommy Anderson Park | Parks | 5.2 ha |
| Victoria Park | Parks | 1.5 ha |
| Omemee Municipal Park | Parks | 1.0 ha |
| Lindsay Memorial Park | Parks | 6.3 ha |
| Kawartha Park | Parks | 0.7 ha |
| Northlin Park | Parks | 2.0 ha |
| Nayoro Park | Parks | 1.9 ha |
| George Street Park | Parks | 2.3 ha |
| Wilfred Hogan Park | Parks | 1.5 ha |
| Kinsmen Park | Parks | 0.8 ha |
| McDonnell Park East | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Springdale Gardens Park | Parks | 1.6 ha |
| Trent Canal | Nature Reserves | — |
| Windy Ridge Conservation Area | Nature Reserves | — |
| Emily Provincial Park | Nature Reserves | 67.6 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mississaugas of Scugog Island
According to the 2021 census, Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a population of approximately 125 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Mississaugas of Scugog Island decreased by 4.58%.
Mississaugas of Scugog Island has a population density of approximately 48.60 people per square kilometre.
Mississaugas of Scugog Island covers a land area of approximately 2.57 km².
The median age of the population in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is 32.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is Ojibway.
The median household income in Mississaugas of Scugog Island is $0, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Mississaugas of Scugog Island.
Christian is the predominant religion in Mississaugas of Scugog Island.
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.