| 1996 | 1991 | 1986 | 1981 | 1976 | 1971 | |
| Population | 3,296 | 3,206 | 3,389 | 3,147 | 3,116 | 2,672 |
| % Change | 2.8 | -5.4 | 7.7 | 1.0 | 16.6 | - |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '71-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| 1991 to 1996 | 1986 to 1991 | |
| Inuvik |
2.8 |
-5.4 |
| 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 |
| Inuvik | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Total | 3,296 | 3,206 | 3,389 |
| 0 to 4 Yrs. | 370 | 355 | 375 |
| 5 to 9 Yrs. | 340 | 315 | 305 |
| 10 to 14 Yrs. | 260 | 240 | 255 |
| 15 to 24 Yrs. | 490 | 505 | 680 |
| 25 to 44 Yrs. | 1,260 | 1,295 | 1,360 |
| 45 to 64 Yrs. | 480 | 425 | 355 |
| 65 Yrs. & Over | 90 | 80 | 50 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Inuvik | Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 to 4 Yrs. | 11.2 | 10.3 | 6.6 |
| 5 to 9 Yrs. | 10.3 | 10.0 | 6.9 |
| 10 to 14 Yrs. | 7.9 | 8.7 | 6.9 |
| 15 to 24 Yrs. | 14.9 | 15.1 | 13.4 |
| 25 to 44 Yrs. | 38.2 | 37.0 | 32.4 |
| 45 to 64 Yrs. | 14.6 | 15.4 | 21.5 |
| 65 Yrs. & Over | 2.7 | 3.5 | 12.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Inuvik | Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Inuit | 37.0 | 10.2 | 0.1 |
| Dene | 14.1 | 27.8 | 1.8 |
| Métis | 6.7 | 9.3 | 0.7 |
| Other Aboriginal | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Multiple Aboriginal | 0.3 | 0.4 | - |
| Non-Aboriginal | 41.9 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Mother Tongue | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| English | 2,780 | 2,685 | 2,920 |
| Aboriginal Language | 240 | 255 | 165 |
| Home Language | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| English | 3,165 | 3,070 | 3,185 |
| Aboriginal Language | 35 | 45 | 20 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| 1996 | 1991 | 1986 | |
| Inuvik | 14.6 | 17.6 | 12.1 |
| 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 | 905 | 28.4 |
| Protestant | 1,825 | 57.2 |
| Other | 70 | 2.2 |
| No Religious Affiliation | 385 | 12.1 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '91 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Inuvik | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Total Families | 785 | 755 | 785 |
| Husband & Wife Families | 620 | 620 | 680 |
| Lone Male Parent Families | 35 | 35 | 30 |
| Lone Female Parent Families | 125 | 100 | 80 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
|
Inuvik |
Northwest Territories | Canada | |
| Total |
100.0 |
100.0 | 100.0 |
| Husband & Wife Families | 79.0 | 83.6 | 85.5 |
| Lone Male Parent Families | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Lone Female Parent Families | 15.9 | 12.8 | 12.2 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census '96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
| Inuvik | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 |
| Occupied Private Dwellings | 1,125 | 1,100 | 1,050 |
| Average Persons per Dwelling | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Dwellings with 5 or More Persons | 180 | 185 | 205 |
| % With More than 5 Persons | 16.0 | 16.8 | 19.5 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census Years '86-'96 | Prepared by: NWT Bureau of Statistics |
|
Inuvik |
Northwest Territories |
Canada |
|
| Average Persons per Dwelling |
2.9 |
3.1 |
2.6 |
| % With More than 5 Persons |
16.0 |
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