| 1996 | 1991 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1971 | |
| Population | 30,225 | 27,553 | 25,116 | 22,384 | 21,397 | - |
| % Change | 9.7 | 9.7 | 12.2 | 4.6 | - | - |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '71-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| 1991 to 1996 | 1986 to 1991 | |
| Fort Smith Region |
9.7 |
9.7 |
| 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 Region | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Total | 30,225 | 27,553 | 25,116 |
| 0 to 4 Yrs. | 2,945 | 2,900 | 2,605 |
| 5 to 9 Yrs. | 2,880 | 2,500 | 2,395 |
| 10 to 14 Yrs. | 2,565 | 2,320 | 2,215 |
| 15 to 24 Yrs. | 4,590 | 4,620 | 4,660 |
| 25 to 44 Yrs. | 11,490 | 10,875 | 9,440 |
| 45 to 64 Yrs. | 4,745 | 3,515 | 3,065 |
| 65 Yrs. & Over | 1,025 | 835 | 730 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith Region | Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 to 4 Yrs. | 9.7 | 10.3 | 6.6 |
| 5 to 9 Yrs. | 9.5 | 10.0 | 6.9 |
| 10 to 14 Yrs. | 8.5 | 8.7 | 6.9 |
| 15 to 24 Yrs. | 15.2 | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| 25 to 44 Yrs. | 38.0 | 37.0 | 32.4 |
| 45 to 64 Yrs. | 15.7 | 15.4 | 21.5 |
| 65 Yrs. & Over | 3.4 | 3.5 | 12.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith Region | Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Inuit | 2.4 | 10.2 | 0.1 |
| Dene | 26.4 | 27.8 | 1.8 |
| Métis | 10.3 | 9.3 | 0.7 |
| Other Aboriginal | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Multiple Aboriginal | 0.4 | 0.4 | - |
| Non-Aboriginal | 60.0 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Mother Tongue | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| English | 22,775 | 20,380 | 18,195 |
| Aboriginal Language | 4,270 | 4,350 | 3,810 |
| Home Language | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| English | 26,200 | 2,320 | 20,235 |
| Aboriginal Language | 2,345 | 2,525 | 2,500 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| 1996 | 1991 | 1986 | |
| Fort Smith Region | 54.9 | 58.0 | 65.6 |
| 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 | 13,410 | 48.9 |
| Protestant | 8,900 | 32.5 |
| Other | 585 | 2.1 |
| No Religious Affiliation | 4,525 | 16.5 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '91 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith Region | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Total Families | 7,555 | 6,505 | 5,855 |
| Husband & Wife Families | 6,430 | 5,585 | 5,025 |
| Lone Male Parent Families | 245 | 220 | 225 |
| Lone Female Parent Families | 875 | 700 | 605 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
|
Fort Smith Region |
Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total |
100.0 |
100.0 | 100.0 |
| Husband & Wife Families | 85.1 | 83.6 | 85.5 |
| Lone Male Parent Families | 3.2 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Lone Female Parent Families | 11.6 | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Fort Smith Region | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Occupied Private Dwellings | 9,700 | 8,530 | 7,550 |
| Average Persons per Dwelling | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Dwellings with 5 or More Persons | 1,725 | 1,595 | 1,495 |
| % With More than 5 Persons | 17.8 | 18.7 | 19.8 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
|
Fort Smith Region |
Northwest Territories |
Canada |
|
| Average Persons per Dwelling |
3.1 |
3.1 |
2.6 |
| % With More than 5 Persons |
17.8 |
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