Official Canadian Data
Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories
NT Economic Region 6110 · Population 45,950
16 Sources
Updated June 22, 2026
45,950 ▲
Population
$127,015 ▲
Median Income (CAD)
$84,000 national
$5.1B
Provincial GDP (CAD)
23% ▲
Bachelor's+
25% national
Demographics & Population
Statistics Canada · 2021 Census of Population
Household Income
Source: Statistics Canada · 2021 Census of Population
Median Household Income
$127,015
Poverty Rate (LIM-AT) ⓘ
7.2%
Low Income Measure, after tax · Northwest Territories 2024 · Canada: 12.5%
Median Income Comparison (CAD)
Northwest Territories$127,015
National$84,000
Community Snapshot
Source: Statistics Canada · 2021 Census of Population
45,950
Population
17,603
Total Dwellings
Age Distribution
0-14: 8,234
15-54: 26,945
55-64: 5,507
65+: 5,264
15-54: 26,945
55-64: 5,507
65+: 5,264
Visible Minority Composition
"Visible minority" is a Statistics Canada classification defined by the Employment Equity Act and refers to "persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour." "Not a visible minority" is the complement to the total visible minority population. Top 6 groups shown; smaller groups are included in totals but not charted.
Indigenous Identity
49.6% identify as Indigenous
Indigenous identity per Statistics Canada Census 2021 (Table 98-10-0293): First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, and Inuk (Inuit), plus multiple and other Indigenous responses. Counts use census random rounding, so categories may not sum exactly to the total.
Northwest Territories's median household income sits 51% above the Canadian national median across 45,950 residents with a working-age-skewed age structure (65+: 11.5%, 0-14: 17.9%).
Source: Statistics Canada 2021 Census of Population via CensusMapper.ca
Key Takeaways
- Income premium: Households earn well above the Canadian median.
- Young population: Youth (0-14) materially exceed seniors (65+), workforce pipeline asset.
Educational Attainment
Source: Statistics Canada · Table 37-10-0130 · Northwest Territories province-wide (ages 25-64)
85%
High School+
Canada: 93%
▼ 8.0 pts
23%
Bachelor's+
Canada: 25%
▼ 2.0 pts
10%
Graduate+
Canada: 14%
▼ 4.0 pts
Housing & Rental Market
Statistics Canada Table 34-10-0133 (Rents) - Reference year 2025
Note: figures are single-year vintages. StatCan and CMHC do not publish ACS-style rolling 5-year housing averages, the long-form Census of Population every 5 years (2016, 2021) plays the equivalent precision role.
CMHC Average Rents by Bedroom
Source: Statistics Canada Table 34-10-0133 - 2025
19.9%
Annual Rent (2BR) as % of Median Household Income - Affordable
30% threshold = "cost-burdened" (CMHC / HUD convention). Computed from $2,109 average 2BR rent × 12 / $127,015 household income.
Bachelor
$1,606/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,109/mo
3+ Bedroom
$2,449/mo
30% of monthly median household income (~$3,175/mo), rents above this line are typically considered cost-burdened.
Note: CMHC Rental Market Survey figures cover the metropolitan area (CMA/CA) within this economic region, not the full region. CMHC surveys urban centres only.
Vacancy & Housing Stock
Source: Statistics Canada Table 34-10-0127 - 2021 Census Dwellings
Total Dwellings
17,603
Avg 2BR Rent
$2,109/mo
Key Takeaways
- Affordable rental market: Annual 2BR rent eats 19.9% of median household income, well below the 30% cost-burdened threshold; supports talent attraction.
Source: CMHC RMS rent data and StatCan median household income.
Workforce & Labour
Labour force composition from Statistics Canada population estimates and employment data
Labour Summary
Source: StatCan LFS + Population Estimates
Working Age Pop
32,452
Youth (0-14)
8,234
Seniors (65+)
5,264
Dependency & Aging
Source: StatCan population estimates
12%
Seniors (65+) Share
Youth / Senior Ratio
156:100
Aging Workforce
Source: StatCan 17-10-0150 · Population estimates by economic region, age
17%
55-64 of working-age (15-64)
Commute
Source: StatCan 2021 Census Table 98-10-0457
Mean Commute 13.0 min below national avg
10.7 min
Work From Home
Source: StatCan 2021 Census Table 98-10-0455
Worked At Home vs 24.3% national
9.2%
Census 2021 long-form: percent of employed labour force aged 15+ whose place of work is "at home".
Key Takeaways
- Working-age base: 32,452 residents aged 15-64 (70.6% of population) form the labour pool.
- Pipeline strength: Youth (0-14) materially exceed seniors (65+); long-term workforce supply is a structural asset.
Source: Statistics Canada Census 2021 + Labour Force Survey.
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Data Sources
All data from official Canadian government APIs. Updated from official Canadian government data.
Statistics Canada Census 20212021
StatCan Labour Force Survey2025
StatCan LFS Unemployment Rate (14-10-0393)2024
StatCan GDP Tables2024
CMHC Rental Market2025
CRTC Broadband Data2025
CensusMapper.ca2021
StatCan Education (37-10-0130)2025
StatCan Population (17-10-0150)2025
StatCan Postsecondary Enrolments (37-10-0277)2024
StatCan Top Occupations (14-10-0416)2025
StatCan Commute (98-10-0457/0458)2021
StatCan Place of Work (98-10-0455/0456)2021
StatCan Low Income (11-10-0135)2024
StatCan Visible Minority (98-10-0352)2021
StatCan Indigenous Identity (98-10-0293)2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories, from Statistics Canada.
What is the population of Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories?
45,950 (Statistics Canada, Population Estimates, Table 17-10-0150).
What is the median household income in Northwest Territories, Northwest Territories?
$127,015 (Statistics Canada, Census 2021).
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