Wapella, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Wapella. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.63 km2. The town has a population density of 105.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Wapella 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, Wapella has a population of around 278 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -14.72%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
326278 --14.72%

Population By Genders

The male population of Wapella is around 135 while the female population is around 145.

Of the 278 total population in Wapella, the largest gender is female with around 145 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
135145 -6.90%

Population by Age Characteristics

Wapella has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 9.10% of the total population. The town median age is 37.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Average age of the population40 40.00%37 37.20% 7.50%39 38.60%
Median age of the population39 39.20%36 35.60% 10.20%38 37.60%
10 to 14 years10 7.40%15 10.30% 33.33%25 9.10%
30 to 34 years10 7.40%10 6.90% 0.00%25 9.10%
35 to 39 years10 7.40%10 6.90% 0.00%25 9.10%
60 to 64 years10 7.40%15 10.30% 33.33%25 9.10%
5 to 9 years5 3.70%10 6.90% 50.00%20 7.30%
25 to 29 years5 3.70%10 6.90% 50.00%20 7.30%
40 to 44 years15 11.10%10 6.90% 33.33%20 7.30%
45 to 49 years10 7.40%5 3.40% 50.00%20 7.30%
0 to 4 years5 3.70%10 6.90% 50.00%15 5.50%
15 to 19 years5 3.70%10 6.90% 50.00%15 5.50%
70 to 74 years5 3.70%0 0.00% 100.00%15 5.50%
20 to 24 years10 7.40%5 3.40% 50.00%10 3.60%
50 to 54 years5 3.70%5 3.40% 0.00%10 3.60%
55 to 59 years10 7.40%5 3.40% 50.00%10 3.60%
65 to 69 years5 3.70%5 3.40% 0.00%10 3.60%
80 to 84 years5 3.70%0 0.00% 100.00%10 3.60%
75 to 79 years5 3.70%5 3.40% 0.00%5 1.80%

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 65.50% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 65.50% and 21.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Wapella by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Wapella is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Wapella 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 Scottish, which accounts for 36.54% of the total population, followed by English (26.92%), German (19.23%), Canadian (15.38%), and Hungarian (15.38%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Saskatchewanian, Polish, Norwegian, and Finnish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish36.00%40.74%36.54%
English24.00%29.63%26.92%
German20.00%14.81%19.23%
Canadian12.00%18.52%15.38%
Hungarian12.00%22.22%15.38%
French0.00%18.52%11.54%
Saskatchewanian12.00%0.00%7.69%
Polish8.00%0.00%3.85%
Norwegian0.00%7.41%3.85%
Finnish0.00%0.00%3.85%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 110 of Wapella's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.50%, 6.50%, and 4.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons4519.55%
1 person3013.05%
3 persons156.50%
4 persons156.50%
5 or more persons104.35%

Income in Wapella

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wapella is $47,600.

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 Wapella population or around 135 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 135 and 115 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Wapella's median household income is $102,000, 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 Wapella

This data sheds light on the distribution of Wapella 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.

50.20% or most of the Wapella population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 39.10% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 10.65% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 7.20% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1405518550.20%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree3511014539.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree20104010.65%
Bachelor's degree or higher025257.20%

Employment in Wapella

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wapella. 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 6.98% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate67.44%
Unemployment rate6.98%

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 Wapella's population (around 71.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 0 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed01515

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Wapella has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (23%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Construction sector comes second at 19%, followed by Retail trade at 13%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction35023%
Construction30019%
Retail trade01513%
Health care and social assistance02013%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting10010%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1007%
Other services (except public administration)0107%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale 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%
Educational services000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Public administration000%

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 work25558055.20%
No fixed workplace address4004027.60%
Worked at home10102013.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wapella 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
15 to 29 minutes33.30%
30 to 44 minutes25.00%
Less than 15 minutes20.80%
45 to 59 minutes12.50%
60 minutes and over8.30%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
69.77%
Married or living common-law
30.23%

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 Wapella. About 280 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
English280
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Wapella is predominantly Christian. About 110 of its population is Christian (55 males and 55 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
Christian42.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%