Foam Lake, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Foam Lake. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 6.04 km2. The town has a population density of 196.00 people per km2.

We highlight the Foam Lake 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, Foam Lake has a population of around 1,183 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 3.68%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,1411,183 +3.68%

Population By Genders

The male population of Foam Lake is around 590 while the female population is around 590.

Of the 1,183 total population in Foam Lake, the largest gender is female with around 590 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
590590 +0.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Foam Lake has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 6.80% of the total population. The town median age is 49.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years35 5.90%40 6.80% 12.50%80 6.80%
65 to 69 years45 7.60%40 6.80% 11.11%80 6.80%
70 to 74 years40 6.80%45 7.60% 11.11%80 6.80%
85 years and over25 4.20%50 8.50% 50.00%80 6.80%
25 to 29 years40 6.80%40 6.80% 0.00%80 6.80%
50 to 54 years45 7.60%35 5.90% 22.22%80 6.80%
60 to 64 years40 6.80%35 5.90% 12.50%75 6.30%
0 to 4 years30 5.10%35 5.90% 14.29%65 5.50%
30 to 34 years35 5.90%30 5.10% 14.29%65 5.50%
10 to 14 years30 5.10%30 5.10% 0.00%60 5.10%
40 to 44 years35 5.90%30 5.10% 14.29%60 5.10%
75 to 79 years30 5.10%30 5.10% 0.00%55 4.60%
5 to 9 years35 5.90%20 3.40% 42.86%55 4.60%
15 to 19 years30 5.10%30 5.10% 0.00%55 4.60%
20 to 24 years25 4.20%25 4.20% 0.00%55 4.60%
80 to 84 years25 4.20%30 5.10% 16.67%50 4.20%
Median age of the population47 46.80%52 51.60% 9.69%50 49.60%
Average age of the population45 45.10%49 48.50% 6.19%47 46.80%
35 to 39 years20 3.40%25 4.20% 20.00%45 3.80%
45 to 49 years25 4.20%20 3.40% 20.00%45 3.80%
85 to 89 years20 3.40%25 4.20% 20.00%40 3.40%

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 54.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 29.50% and 15.20%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over26.30%33.10%29.50%
0 to 14 years16.10%14.40%15.20%

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Population of Foam Lake by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Foam Lake is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Foam Lake 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 Ukrainian, which accounts for 31.56% of the total population, followed by English (27.11%), German (23.11%), Irish (16.89%), and Scottish (16.89%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Icelandic, French, Norwegian, Polish, and Canadian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Ukrainian32.43%30.70%31.56%
English26.13%28.07%27.11%
German22.52%23.68%23.11%
Irish18.92%14.91%16.89%
Scottish14.41%20.18%16.89%
Icelandic15.32%14.04%14.22%
French11.71%7.89%9.78%
Norwegian8.11%9.65%8.89%
Polish6.31%8.77%8.00%
Canadian5.41%6.14%5.33%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 470 of Foam Lake's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 19.45% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 19.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.10%, 5.10%, and 2.80%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person21019.45%
2 persons20519.00%
3 persons555.10%
4 persons555.10%
5 or more persons302.80%

Income in Foam Lake

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Foam Lake is $34,800.

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

Most of Foam Lake population or around 820 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 625 and 465 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Foam Lake's median household income is $58,000, 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 Foam Lake

This data sheds light on the distribution of Foam Lake 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.

45.05% or most of the Foam Lake population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.35% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.60% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 11.85% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree28033061045.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate21522544532.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree19015034022.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher758516011.85%

Employment in Foam Lake

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Foam Lake. 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 2.14% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate46.52%
Unemployment rate2.14%

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 Foam Lake's population (around 71.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 45 men and 30 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 70.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed453070

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Foam Lake has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the retail trade sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 11%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade552518%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting351011%
Health care and social assistance04511%
Construction4009%
Manufacturing10257%
Wholesale trade2507%
Finance and insurance10207%
Educational services10106%
Other services (except public administration)20106%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0154%
Accommodation and food services0204%
Professional, scientific and technical services003%
Public administration1503%
Transportation and warehousing1002%
Information and cultural industries002%
Real estate and rental and leasing002%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%

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 work16517034078.20%
No fixed workplace address6506514.90%
Worked at home2010306.90%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Foam Lake 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 minutes63.00%
30 to 44 minutes12.30%
60 minutes and over9.90%
15 to 29 minutes7.40%
45 to 59 minutes3.70%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Foam Lakeshed 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 Foam Lake's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
59.50%
Married or living common-law
40.50%

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 Foam Lake. About 1,120 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.

LanguagePopulation
English1,120
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Foam Lake is predominantly Christian. About 685 of its population is Christian (315 males and 315 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
Christian60.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%