Focus on Geography Series, 2016 Census

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Oyster Bay 12, Indian reserve (CSD) - British Columbia

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Figure 1.1 description Long description for Figure 1.1 Population, 2016 and 2011 censuses

Population, 2016 and 2011 censuses

Provincial population rank
493 of 654
National population rank
4429 of 4870
  • In 2016, the enumerated population of Oyster Bay 12 (Indian reserve) was 77, which represents a change of -13.5% from 2011. This compares to the provincial average of 5.6% and the national average of 5.0%.
  • The land area of Oyster Bay 12 (Indian reserve) is 1.23 square kilometres and the population density was 62.7 people per square kilometre.
  • In 2016, there were 19 private dwellings occupied in Oyster Bay 12 (Indian reserve), which represent a change of 0.0% from 2011.

Figure 1.2 description Long description for Figure 1.2 Population Change (in percentage) for Oyster Bay 12 and higher level geographies, 2011 to 2016

Population Change (in percentage) for Oyster Bay 12 and higher level geographies, 2011 to 2016

Population and dwelling counts

Oyster Bay 12 (Indian reserve) – Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2011 to 2016

Table 1 Oyster Bay 12 (Indian reserve) – Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2011 to 2016
Census subdivision (CSD) name CSD type Population
2016 2011 % change
Cowichan Valley H Census subdivision - Cowichan Valley H, Regional district electoral area RDA 2,446 2,332 4.9

British Columbia – Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population change, 2011 to 2016

Table 2 British Columbia – Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population growth, population change, 2011 to 2016
Census subdivision (CSD) name CSD type Population
2016 2011 % change
Tsinstikeptum 9 Census subdivision - Tsinstikeptum 9, Indian reserve IRI 7,612 5,872 revised r 29.6
Greater Vancouver A Census subdivision - Greater Vancouver A, Regional district electoral area RDA 16,133 12,988 revised r 24.2
Langford Census subdivision - Langford, City CY 35,342 29,228 20.9
Whistler Census subdivision - Whistler, District municipality DM 11,854 9,824 20.7
Fernie Census subdivision - Fernie, City CY 5,249 4,448 18.0

British Columbia – Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population change, 2011 to 2016

Table 3 British Columbia – Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population growth, population change, 2011 to 2016
Census subdivision (CSD) name CSD type Population
2016 2011 % change
Bulkley-Nechako A Census subdivision - Bulkley-Nechako A, Regional district electoral area RDA 5,256 5,391 -2.5
Kitimat Census subdivision - Kitimat, District municipality DM 8,131 8,335 -2.4
Prince Rupert Census subdivision - Prince Rupert, City CY 12,220 12,508 -2.3
Quesnel Census subdivision - Quesnel, City CY 9,879 10,007 -1.3
Williams Lake Census subdivision - Williams Lake, City CY 10,753 10,832 -0.7

Symbols:

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not applicable
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incompletely enumerated Indian reserve or Indian settlement
r
revised
E
use with caution

Source:

Statistics Canada. 2017. Focus on Geography Series, 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-404-X2016001. Ottawa, Ontario. Data products, 2016 Census.

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