Big River, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Big River. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.68 km2. The town has a population density of 248.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Big River town'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, Big River has a population of around 666 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -4.86%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
700666 --4.86%

Population By Genders

The male population of Big River is around 335 while the female population is around 330.

Of the 666 total population in Big River, the largest gender is male with around 335 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
335330 -1.49%

Population by Age Characteristics

Big River has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 7.50% of the total population. The town median age is 40.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years20 6.00%25 7.60% 20.00%50 7.50%
70 to 74 years25 7.50%25 7.60% 0.00%50 7.50%
10 to 14 years30 9.00%20 6.10% 33.33%45 6.70%
15 to 19 years25 7.50%20 6.10% 20.00%45 6.70%
30 to 34 years20 6.00%25 7.60% 20.00%45 6.70%
35 to 39 years30 9.00%20 6.10% 33.33%45 6.70%
65 to 69 years25 7.50%25 7.60% 0.00%45 6.70%
Average age of the population40 39.70%46 45.50% 13.19%43 42.60%
Median age of the population38 38.00%45 45.20% 15.49%40 40.40%
5 to 9 years25 7.50%15 4.50% 40.00%40 6.00%
55 to 59 years20 6.00%25 7.60% 20.00%40 6.00%
0 to 4 years25 7.50%15 4.50% 40.00%35 5.20%
25 to 29 years20 6.00%20 6.10% 0.00%35 5.20%
20 to 24 years15 4.50%15 4.50% 0.00%30 4.50%
40 to 44 years15 4.50%20 6.10% 25.00%30 4.50%
50 to 54 years15 4.50%15 4.50% 0.00%30 4.50%
45 to 49 years10 3.00%20 6.10% 50.00%25 3.70%
75 to 79 years10 3.00%15 4.50% 33.33%25 3.70%
85 years and over5 1.50%15 4.50% 66.67%20 3.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town'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 56.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 23.90% and 18.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Big River by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Big River is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Big River 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 English, which accounts for 28.38% of the total population, followed by German (21.62%), French (19.59%), Irish (16.89%), and Scottish (16.22%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Swedish, Norwegian, Canadian, Ukrainian, and Dutch.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English28.99%26.25%28.38%
German18.84%25.00%21.62%
French15.94%23.75%19.59%
Irish18.84%16.25%16.89%
Scottish21.74%13.75%16.22%
Swedish17.39%13.75%15.54%
Norwegian17.39%8.75%12.84%
Canadian7.25%8.75%8.11%
Ukrainian7.25%6.25%6.76%
Dutch7.25%6.25%6.76%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 260 of Big River's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 18.65% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 17.80% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.10%, 5.10%, and 3.40%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person11018.65%
2 persons10517.80%
3 persons305.10%
4 persons305.10%
5 or more persons203.40%

Income in Big River

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Big River is $36,400.

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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Big River population or around 440 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 355 and 230 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Big River's median household income is $63,600, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town'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 town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Big River

This data sheds light on the distribution of Big River 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.

49.35% or most of the Big River population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 21.90% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.45% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree21526548549.35%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate12015528028.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree12511023521.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher506010510.45%

Employment in Big River

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Big River. 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 6.40% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate65.60%
Unemployment rate6.40%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Big River's population (around 62.90%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 40 men and 20 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 60.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed402060

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Big River has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 10%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance104512%
Construction40010%
Retail trade04510%
Educational services152510%
Accommodation and food services20209%
Transportation and warehousing20108%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2007%
Manufacturing2507%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting0156%
Other services (except public administration)2006%
Public administration0205%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services002%
Arts, entertainment and recreation002%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. 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 work10518529070.70%
No fixed workplace address55157518.30%
Worked at home35154511.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Big River spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes68.50%
15 to 29 minutes11.00%
60 minutes and over11.00%
30 to 44 minutes5.50%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Big Rivershed 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 town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Big River's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
53.21%
Married or living common-law
46.79%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town'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 Big River. About 640 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English640
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Big River is predominantly Christian. About 480 of its population is Christian (190 males and 190 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Hindu with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Muslim, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian64.9%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%
Buddhist0.0%