Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Essipit has a population of around 310 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Essipit has increased by ▲ 4.38%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 297 | 310 | +4.38% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.86% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Essipit's population is projected to reach approximately 324 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 286.73 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 310 | 324 | 286.73 |
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.
Essipit Population Trend & Context
Essipit had a 2021 census population of 310 — an increase of 13 (▲ 4.38%) people from the 297 recorded in 2016.
The Indian reserve's population has grown slightly over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Quebec Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 40.8 years closely mirrors the national median of 41.9, suggesting a demographic profile in line with the Canadian average.
Population By Genders
The male population of Essipit is around 155 while the female population is around 155.
Of the 310 total population in Essipit, the largest gender is female with around 155 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 155 | 155 | +0.00% |
Is Essipit a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Essipit compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Quebec, 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.
Essipit Population Compared to Quebec
Quebec's population in 2021 was 8,501,833, spread across the area. Here's how Essipit compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | Essipit | Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,500 | $72,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5% | 7.6% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 43.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.3% | 26.5% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 14.6% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Essipit has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 9.70% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 40.80.
| 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 54.80% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 25.80% and 21.00%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Essipit are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 years | 45.00% | 30.00% | 80.00% |
| 65 years and over | 35.00% | 30.00% | 65.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 48.40% | 58.10% | 54.80% |
| 0 to 14 years | 29.00% | 19.40% | 25.80% |
| 65 years and over | 22.60% | 19.40% | 21.00% |
Population of Essipit by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Essipit is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Essipit 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 Essipit are Innu/Montagnais, which accounts for 50.00% of the total population, followed by Canadian (19.35%), First Nations (North American Indian) (12.90%), French (9.68%), and North American Indigenous (4.84%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Essipit include Irish, Scottish, German, French Canadian, and Armenian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innu/Montagnais | 58.06% | 41.94% | 50.00% |
| Canadian | 12.90% | 22.58% | 19.35% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 16.13% | 12.90% | 12.90% |
| French | 9.68% | 9.68% | 9.68% |
| North American Indigenous | 6.45% | 6.45% | 4.84% |
| Irish | 0.00% | 6.45% | 3.23% |
| Scottish | 6.45% | 0.00% | 3.23% |
| German | 0.00% | 6.45% | 3.23% |
| French Canadian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.23% |
| Armenian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Essipit
About 77.05% of Essipit's population (235 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 22.95% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 220 people (71.00% 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 Essipit's population profile.
About 0.0% of Essipit's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Essipit'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 Essipit's residents (0 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 98.4% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 90 of Essipit's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 17.30% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.60%, 7.70%, and 1.90%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 45 | 17.30% |
| 1 person | 30 | 11.55% |
| 3 persons | 25 | 9.60% |
| 4 persons | 20 | 7.70% |
| 5 or more persons | 5 | 1.90% |
Family and Household Structure in Essipit
Of census families in Essipit, 84.2% are couple families and 15.8% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.9 people.
24.0% of households in Essipit are one-person households, 64.0% are couple-family households, 8.0% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 30 | 24.0% |
| Couple-family households | 80 | 64.0% |
| One-parent-family households | 10 | 8.0% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Essipit
Analyzing income distribution in Essipit can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Essipit is $45,200.
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 Essipit population or around 40 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 35 and 25 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Essipit's median household income is $76,500, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Essipit's median household income is 7,500 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 Essipit
This data sheds light on the distribution of Essipit 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.
70.00% or most of the Essipit population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 16.70% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 10.00% 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.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 50 | 55 | 105 | 70.00% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 15 | 10 | 25 | 16.70% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 | 10 | 15 | 10.00% |
Below national average 10.0% of Essipit's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Essipit
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Essipit. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Essipit is at 11.54% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 48.94% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.54% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Essipit, 34.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 34.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 31.9% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 80 | 34.0% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 80 | 34.0% |
| Did not work | 75 | 31.9% |
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 Essipit's population (around 63.00%) 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 Essipit industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Essipit is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Essipit has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (33%) works in the public administration sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 30 | 20 | 33% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 10 | 11% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 0 | 11% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 15 | 11% |
| Construction | 10 | 0 | 7% |
| Educational services | 0 | 10 | 7% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 10 | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 0 | 7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 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% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Essipit residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Essipit: Public administration (33%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%), Retail trade (11%)
Top occupation categories in Essipit: Sales and service occupations (22%), Business, finance and administration occupations (15%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (15%)
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 | 50 | 50 | 95 | 79.20% |
| No fixed workplace address | 10 | 0 | 15 | 12.50% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8.30% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Essipit 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 Essipit residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Essipit 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 | 81.80% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 9.10% |
| 60 minutes and over | 9.10% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Essipit 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 Essipit'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.
French is the most spoken official language in Essipit. About 305 people living in the Indian reserve speak French, 0 people speak English, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| French | 305 |
| English | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 12.9% of Essipit's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 0.0% know English only, 87.1% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 0 | 0.0% |
| French only | 270 | 87.1% |
| English and French | 40 | 12.9% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| French | 100.0% | 98.4% |
| English | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Non-official languages | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Essipit is predominantly Christian. About 250 of its population is Christian (125 males and 130 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 | 80.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Essipit
Hospitals
Schools
Parks
Places to Visit in Essipit
Attractions
Green Spaces in Essipit
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Parc de la Rivière | Parks | 5.1 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Nearest Indian Reserves to Essipit
- Pessamit 86.9 km · 2,428 people
- Listuguj 203.2 km
- Lac-John 208.1 km · 21 people
- Mashteuiatsh 210.4 km · 2,010 people
- Wendake 220.8 km · 2,200 people
- Gesgapegiag 257.8 km · 637 people
- Uashat 27 301.8 km · 1,550 people
- Maliotenam 311.8 km · 1,610 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Essipit
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Essipit has a population of 310 people, making it the 284th Indian reserve in Quebec. The population increased moderately from 297 in 2016, an increase of 13 people or 4.38%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 274.5 people per km² across a land area of 1.13 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Essipit's population grew by 4.38% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 297 to 310 people, a gain of 13 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Quebec Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 40.80 years suggests a mature, established community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Essipit has a population density of approximately 274.50 people per square kilometre.
Essipit covers a land area of approximately 1.13 km².
The median age of the population in Essipit is 40.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Essipit is Innu/Montagnais.
The median household income in Essipit is $76,500, based on 2020 data.
French is the most common first official language spoken in Essipit.
Christian is the predominant religion in Essipit.
According to the 2021 Census, 75.8% of Essipit's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
0.0% of Essipit's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 16.7% of census families in Essipit, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Essipit, per the 2021 Census.
12.9% of Essipit'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 Essipit, 34.0% 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.