Neskantaga, Ontario Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Neskantaga. It is a indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 10.05 km2. The indian reserve has a population density of 24.30 people per km2.

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

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Neskantaga has a population of around 244 people. The indian reserve's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 2.95%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
237244 +2.95%

Population By Genders

The male population of Neskantaga is around 125 while the female population is around 120.

Of the 244 total population in Neskantaga, the largest gender is male with around 125 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
125120 +4.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Neskantaga has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 16.70% of the total population. The indian reserve median age is 26.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
5 to 9 years15 12.00%20 16.70% 25.00%40 16.70%
25 to 29 years15 12.00%15 12.50% 0.00%30 12.50%
Average age of the population29 29.40%28 28.20% 3.40%29 28.90%
Median age of the population27 27.20%26 25.80% 7.35%27 26.60%
10 to 14 years10 8.00%10 8.30% 0.00%25 10.40%
0 to 4 years10 8.00%10 8.30% 0.00%20 8.30%
15 to 19 years15 12.00%5 4.20% 66.67%20 8.30%
30 to 34 years5 4.00%10 8.30% 50.00%20 8.30%
50 to 54 years10 8.00%10 8.30% 0.00%15 6.30%
20 to 24 years10 8.00%5 4.20% 50.00%10 4.20%
35 to 39 years10 8.00%5 4.20% 50.00%10 4.20%
40 to 44 years5 4.00%0 0.00% 100.00%10 4.20%
45 to 49 years0 0.00%5 4.20% 100.00%10 4.20%
55 to 59 years5 4.00%5 4.20% 0.00%10 4.20%
60 to 64 years0 0.00%5 4.20% 100.00%5 2.10%
65 to 69 years5 4.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.10%
70 to 74 years0 0.00%5 4.20% 100.00%5 2.10%
75 to 79 years5 4.00%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.10%
80 to 84 years0 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 60.40% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 15 to 64 years, account for 35.40% and 60.40%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Population of Neskantaga by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Neskantaga is quite diverse, which contributes to the indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Neskantaga 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 56.25% of the total population, followed by Oji-Cree (27.08%), Ojibway (16.67%), Cree (6.25%), and North American Indigenous (4.17%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Afghan, Black, Serbian, Newfoundlander, and Hong Konger.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
First Nations (North American Indian)50.00%56.52%56.25%
Oji-Cree23.08%26.09%27.08%
Ojibway11.54%17.39%16.67%
Cree7.69%0.00%6.25%
North American Indigenous0.00%0.00%4.17%
Afghan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Black0.00%0.00%0.00%
Serbian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Newfoundlander0.00%0.00%0.00%
Hong Konger0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 70 of Neskantaga's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 13.35% of the population lives in 1 person households. 5 or more persons households ranked second, accounting for 13.35% of the population. 2 persons, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 10.00%, 6.65%, and 6.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person2013.35%
5 or more persons2013.35%
2 persons1510.00%
3 persons106.65%
4 persons106.65%

Income in Neskantaga

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Neskantaga 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 Neskantaga 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 Neskantaga's median household income is $0, 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 Neskantaga

This data sheds light on the distribution of Neskantaga 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.

57.95% or most of the Neskantaga population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 25.55% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 12.75% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 4.35% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
No certificate, diploma or degree907516057.95%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree45307025.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate20253512.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher010104.35%

Employment in Neskantaga

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Neskantaga. 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 6.25% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate50.00%
Unemployment rate6.25%

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 Neskantaga's population (around 77.80%) 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.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Neskantaga has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (28%) works in the public administration sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 17%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 17%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration151028%
Educational services01017%
Health care and social assistance101517%
Retail trade01011%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services10011%
Accommodation and food services0011%
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%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

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 work30356075.00%
No fixed workplace address1502025.00%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Neskantaga 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 minutes93.80%
15 to 29 minutes12.50%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Neskantagashed 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 Neskantaga'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 Neskantaga. About 240 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak Neither English nor French, 0 people speak French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English240
Neither English nor French5
French0
English and French0

Religion

Neskantaga is predominantly Christian. About 125 of its population is Christian (60 males and 60 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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian51.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%