| 1996 | 1991 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1971 | |
| Population | 2,441 | 2,480 | 2,460 | 2,298 | 2,288 | 2,372 |
| % Change | -1.6 | 0.8 | 7.0 | 0.4 | -3.5 | - |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '71-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| 1991 to 1996 | 1986 to 1991 | |
| Fort Smith |
-1.6 |
0.8 |
| Northwest Territories | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Canada | 5.7 | 7.9 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Total | 2,441 | 2,480 | 2,460 |
| 0 to 4 Yrs. | 235 | 260 | 235 |
| 5 to 9 Yrs. | 250 | 245 | 245 |
| 10 to 14 Yrs. | 200 | 210 | 235 |
| 15 to 24 Yrs. | 375 | 410 | 465 |
| 25 to 44 Yrs. | 800 | 865 | 825 |
| 45 to 64 Yrs. | 450 | 385 | 345 |
| 65 Yrs. & Over | 130 | 100 | 105 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith | Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 to 4 Yrs. | 9.6 | 10.3 | 6.6 |
| 5 to 9 Yrs. | 10.2 | 10.0 | 6.9 |
| 10 to 14 Yrs. | 8.2 | 8.7 | 6.9 |
| 15 to 24 Yrs. | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| 25 to 44 Yrs. | 32.8 | 37.0 | 32.4 |
| 45 to 64 Yrs. | 18.4 | 15.4 | 21.5 |
| 65 Yrs. & Over | 5.3 | 3.5 | 12.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith | Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Inuit | 2.9 | 10.2 | 0.1 |
| Dene | 25.0 | 27.8 | 1.8 |
| Métis | 29.5 | 9.3 | 0.7 |
| Other Aboriginal | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Multiple Aboriginal | 0.8 | 0.4 | - |
| Non-Aboriginal | 40.9 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Mother Tongue | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| English | 2,080 | 1,990 | 1,980 |
| Aboriginal Language | 170 | 250 | 80 |
| Home Language | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| English | 2,365 | 2,325 | 2,280 |
| Aboriginal Language | 20 | 50 | 15 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| 1996 | 1991 | 1986 | |
| Fort Smith | 11.8 | 20.0 | 18.8 |
| Northwest Territories | 51.5 | 52.2 | 54.9 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Persons 15 Yrs. & Over | Number | % |
| Catholic | 1,440 | 58.7 |
| Protestant | 685 | 27.9 |
| Other | 45 | 1.8 |
| No Religious Affiliation | 290 | 11.8 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '91 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Total Families | 600 | 580 | 575 |
| Husband & Wife Families | 485 | 465 | 465 |
| Lone Male Parent Families | 25 | 20 | 20 |
| Lone Female Parent Families | 90 | 95 | 90 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
|
Fort Smith |
Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total |
100.0 |
100.0 | 100.0 |
| Husband & Wife Families | 80.8 | 83.6 | 85.5 |
| Lone Male Parent Families | 4.2 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Lone Female Parent Families | 15.0 | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Occupied Private Dwellings | 790 | 770 | 740 |
| Average Persons per Dwelling | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Dwellings with 5 or More Persons | 135 | 155 | 135 |
| % With More than 5 Persons | 17.1 | 20.1 | 18.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
|
Fort Smith |
Northwest Territories |
Canada |
|
| Average Persons per Dwelling |
3.0 |
3.1 |
2.6 |
| % With More than 5 Persons |
17.1 |
19.0 |
10.3 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| IMPORTANT To ensure confidentiality, data from the census are independently random rounded by Statistics Canada. As a result, all numbers from the census end in the digit 0 or 5. In some cases, this will result in totals that are inconsistent with their sums, particularly in smaller communities. |
Last Update: June 21, 1999