Wawota, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Wawota. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.28 km2. The town has a population density of 435.10 people per km2.

We highlight the Wawota 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, Wawota has a population of around 555 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 2.21%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
543555 +2.21%

Population By Genders

The male population of Wawota is around 265 while the female population is around 290.

Of the 555 total population in Wawota, the largest gender is female with around 290 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
265290 +8.62%

Population by Age Characteristics

Wawota has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 7.20% of the total population. The town median age is 48.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population44 43.60%52 52.00% 17.31%48 48.00%
Average age of the population45 44.60%49 49.40% 10.12%47 47.20%
5 to 9 years20 7.50%15 5.20% 25.00%40 7.20%
65 to 69 years20 7.50%20 6.90% 0.00%40 7.20%
85 years and over15 5.70%20 6.90% 25.00%40 7.20%
10 to 14 years25 9.40%15 5.20% 40.00%35 6.30%
30 to 34 years15 5.70%20 6.90% 25.00%35 6.30%
40 to 44 years20 7.50%15 5.20% 25.00%35 6.30%
55 to 59 years15 5.70%20 6.90% 25.00%35 6.30%
60 to 64 years20 7.50%15 5.20% 25.00%35 6.30%
75 to 79 years15 5.70%20 6.90% 25.00%35 6.30%
80 to 84 years15 5.70%20 6.90% 25.00%35 6.30%
25 to 29 years15 5.70%15 5.20% 0.00%30 5.40%
70 to 74 years15 5.70%15 5.20% 0.00%30 5.40%
15 to 19 years10 3.80%15 5.20% 33.33%25 4.50%
35 to 39 years15 5.70%15 5.20% 0.00%25 4.50%
45 to 49 years15 5.70%10 3.40% 33.33%25 4.50%
50 to 54 years10 3.80%20 6.90% 50.00%25 4.50%
0 to 4 years10 3.80%10 3.40% 0.00%20 3.60%
85 to 89 years5 1.90%10 3.40% 50.00%20 3.60%

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 50.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 31.50% and 17.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years20.80%15.50%17.10%

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Population of Wawota by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Wawota is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Wawota 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 40.00% of the total population, followed by Scottish (21.00%), Irish (19.00%), French (16.00%), and German (12.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Hungarian, First Nations (North American Indian), Canadian, Ukrainian, and Danish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English36.36%45.45%40.00%
Scottish20.45%23.64%21.00%
Irish15.91%21.82%19.00%
French11.36%18.18%16.00%
German15.91%7.27%12.00%
Hungarian11.36%12.73%11.00%
First Nations (North American Indian)9.09%10.91%10.00%
Canadian9.09%5.45%7.00%
Ukrainian9.09%7.27%7.00%
Danish9.09%3.64%6.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 215 of Wawota's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 18.35% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 17.35% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.10%, 5.10%, and 4.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person9018.35%
2 persons8517.35%
3 persons255.10%
4 persons255.10%
5 or more persons204.10%

Income in Wawota

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Wawota 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 Wawota population or around 325 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 315 and 235 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Wawota's median household income is $64,000, 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 Wawota

This data sheds light on the distribution of Wawota 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.

48.15% or most of the Wawota population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.45% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.35% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 16.05% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree9021530048.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate11511022534.45%
No certificate, diploma or degree705512517.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher35559516.05%

Employment in Wawota

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Wawota. 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 6.10% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate50.00%
Unemployment rate6.10%

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 Wawota's population (around 64.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 0 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed01015

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Wawota has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance04520%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting25011%
Retail trade2009%
Construction1507%
Manufacturing10107%
Educational services0157%
Accommodation and food services0157%
Public administration0107%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1004%
Finance and insurance0104%
Arts, entertainment and recreation004%
Other services (except public administration)0104%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
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 work6510016582.50%
Worked at home15153015.00%
No fixed workplace address100105.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Wawota 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 minutes51.40%
15 to 29 minutes22.90%
30 to 44 minutes22.90%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
56.52%
Married or living common-law
43.48%

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 Wawota. About 525 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
English525
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Wawota is predominantly Christian. About 320 of its population is Christian (135 males and 135 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
Christian64.6%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%