Wadena, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Wadena. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.99 km2. The town has a population density of 423.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Wadena 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, Wadena has a population of around 1,269 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -1.48%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,2881,269 --1.48%

Population By Genders

The male population of Wadena is around 605 while the female population is around 660.

Of the 1,269 total population in Wadena, the largest gender is female with around 660 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
605660 -8.33%

Population by Age Characteristics

Wadena has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 7.90% of the total population. The town median age is 52.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years60 9.90%40 6.10% 33.33%100 7.90%
65 to 69 years45 7.40%55 8.30% 18.18%100 7.90%
60 to 64 years50 8.30%50 7.60% 0.00%95 7.50%
85 years and over30 5.00%60 9.10% 50.00%90 7.10%
80 to 84 years30 5.00%50 7.60% 40.00%80 6.30%
25 to 29 years40 6.60%35 5.30% 12.50%75 5.90%
30 to 34 years40 6.60%35 5.30% 12.50%75 5.90%
70 to 74 years30 5.00%40 6.10% 25.00%75 5.90%
10 to 14 years35 5.80%30 4.50% 14.29%70 5.50%
75 to 79 years25 4.10%40 6.10% 37.50%65 5.10%
5 to 9 years40 6.60%30 4.50% 25.00%65 5.10%
35 to 39 years30 5.00%35 5.30% 14.29%60 4.70%
40 to 44 years25 4.10%35 5.30% 28.57%60 4.70%
50 to 54 years25 4.10%35 5.30% 28.57%60 4.70%
0 to 4 years30 5.00%25 3.80% 16.67%55 4.30%
Median age of the population49 48.80%55 55.20% 12.68%52 52.40%
15 to 19 years25 4.10%30 4.50% 16.67%50 4.00%
Average age of the population46 46.00%51 51.20% 9.77%49 48.70%
20 to 24 years20 3.30%25 3.80% 20.00%45 3.60%
85 to 89 years15 2.50%30 4.50% 50.00%45 3.60%
45 to 49 years25 4.10%20 3.00% 20.00%40 3.20%

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 53.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 32.40% and 15.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over28.10%37.10%32.40%
0 to 14 years17.40%12.90%15.00%

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Population of Wadena by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Wadena is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Wadena 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 German, which accounts for 33.61% of the total population, followed by Ukrainian (33.20%), Scottish (23.65%), English (19.92%), and Polish (17.43%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Norwegian, Irish, Swedish, Icelandic, and French.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German33.60%34.78%33.61%
Ukrainian32.80%34.78%33.20%
Scottish25.60%21.74%23.65%
English21.60%18.26%19.92%
Polish24.00%10.43%17.43%
Norwegian13.60%18.26%15.77%
Irish13.60%12.17%12.45%
Swedish13.60%9.57%11.62%
Icelandic7.20%6.96%7.05%
French8.80%1.74%5.39%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 505 of Wadena'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 18.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.95%, 3.30%, and 2.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person25521.05%
2 persons22018.20%
3 persons604.95%
4 persons403.30%
5 or more persons302.50%

Income in Wadena

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wadena is $38,800.

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 Wadena population or around 815 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 725 and 495 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Wadena's median household income is $57,600, 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 Wadena

This data sheds light on the distribution of Wadena 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.

49.30% or most of the Wadena population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 37.65% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 12.50% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 9.70% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree32041074049.30%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate33524058037.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree12011023012.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher50901459.70%

Employment in Wadena

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wadena. 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 1.92% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate53.85%
Unemployment rate1.92%

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 Wadena's population (around 71.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 75 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 90.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed751590

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Wadena has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (21%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 12%, followed by Wholesale trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade556021%
Health care and social assistance106512%
Wholesale trade451010%
Construction5509%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting4009%
Educational services10307%
Other services (except public administration)35107%
Finance and insurance10155%
Public administration15155%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10103%
Transportation and warehousing15103%
Accommodation and food services003%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services002%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

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.

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wadena 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.

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Wadenashed 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 Wadena's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
53.49%
Married or living common-law
46.51%

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 Wadena. About 1,200 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
English1,200
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Wadena is predominantly Christian. About 595 of its population is Christian (280 males and 280 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
Christian49.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%