Shell Lake, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Shell Lake. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.39 km2. The village has a population density of 136.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Shell Lake village'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, Shell Lake has a population of around 189 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 8.00%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
175189 +8.00%

Population By Genders

The male population of Shell Lake is around 95 while the female population is around 95.

Of the 189 total population in Shell Lake, the largest gender is female with around 95 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
9595 +0.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Shell Lake has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 15.80% of the total population. The village median age is 54.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population55 54.80%54 54.00% 0.00%55 54.80%
Average age of the population48 48.40%48 48.00% 0.00%48 48.20%
70 to 74 years15 15.80%15 15.80% 0.00%30 15.80%
60 to 64 years5 5.30%10 10.50% 50.00%20 10.50%
25 to 29 years5 5.30%10 10.50% 50.00%15 7.90%
50 to 54 years5 5.30%5 5.30% 0.00%15 7.90%
55 to 59 years5 5.30%10 10.50% 50.00%15 7.90%
65 to 69 years5 5.30%5 5.30% 0.00%15 7.90%
75 to 79 years5 5.30%5 5.30% 0.00%15 7.90%
5 to 9 years10 10.50%5 5.30% 50.00%10 5.30%
10 to 14 years5 5.30%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
15 to 19 years5 5.30%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
20 to 24 years10 10.50%5 5.30% 50.00%10 5.30%
35 to 39 years5 5.30%5 5.30% 0.00%10 5.30%
45 to 49 years10 10.50%5 5.30% 50.00%10 5.30%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%5 5.30% 100.00%5 2.60%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%5 5.30% 100.00%5 2.60%
40 to 44 years0 0.00%5 5.30% 100.00%5 2.60%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%5 5.30% 100.00%5 2.60%

Broader Age Groups

If the village'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 52.60% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 34.20% and 52.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Shell Lake by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Shell Lake is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Shell 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 English, which accounts for 26.53% of the total population, followed by German (26.53%), Cree (20.41%), Ukrainian (16.33%), and Swedish (14.29%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Irish, Scottish, Russian, and Norwegian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English30.43%22.22%26.53%
German30.43%22.22%26.53%
Cree26.09%18.52%20.41%
Ukrainian21.74%14.81%16.33%
Swedish13.04%18.52%14.29%
French8.70%18.52%12.24%
Irish8.70%11.11%10.20%
Scottish8.70%11.11%10.20%
Russian0.00%11.11%10.20%
Norwegian13.04%0.00%8.16%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

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

Household Size

About 21.05% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 21.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.25%, 2.65%, and 2.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person4021.05%
2 persons4021.05%
3 persons105.25%
4 persons52.65%
5 or more persons52.65%

Income in Shell Lake

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Shell Lake 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 village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Shell Lake 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 Shell Lake's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

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

Education Levels in Shell Lake

This data sheds light on the distribution of Shell 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.

40.50% or most of the Shell Lake population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 37.85% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 22.95% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 9.50% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate457011540.50%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree554010537.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree40306522.95%
Bachelor's degree or higher025259.50%

Employment in Shell Lake

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Shell 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 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate44.74%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Shell Lake's population (around 58.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed0010

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Shell Lake has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 18%, followed by Other services (except public administration) at 18%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance01024%
Educational services01018%
Other services (except public administration)10018%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10012%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail 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%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Public administration000%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. 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 work40306576.50%
No fixed workplace address10101517.60%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes31.30%
15 to 29 minutes25.00%
30 to 44 minutes25.00%
60 minutes and over18.80%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Shell 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 village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Shell Lake's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
54.55%
Married or living common-law
45.45%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village'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 Shell Lake. About 185 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
English185
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Shell Lake is predominantly Christian. About 195 of its population is Christian (85 males and 85 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
Christian78.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%