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WFN's reserve lands are comprised of five land parcels totaling 5,340 acres next to the cities of Kelowna and West Kelowna. Since achieving Self Governing status in 2005, WFN has experienced incredible growth and success. Statistical information on its Business and Residential growth, and much more, can be found in the tabs below.
Business, Development, and Assessment Businesses on Westbank Lands Development on Westbank Lands Building Permits Residency on Westbank Lands Assessed Value Population/Demographics Westbank First Nation is a community within the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), which also includes Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country. The RDCO has a total population of over 198,000. Population and demographic information about WFN's two reserves, Tsinstikeptum IR9 and IR10, can be found in the 2016 Statistics Canada Census data (IR9 data; IR10 data). Information can also be found through BC Data. Population At a Glance Membership Demographics Employment at WFN Since 1998, Central Okanagan's population has grown from 150,000 to 200,000 and WFN's total population (Members and Non-Members) has grown from an estimated 5,500 people to 10,000. Likewise, residential units on WFN’s lands have grown from 2,277 homes in 1998 to 4,226 today. WFN’s Membership population as well has seen great increases from 547 Members in 1998, including 66 youth aged 12-18, to 840 Members today, including 108 youth aged 12-18. Tsinstikeptum I.R. 9 *Statistics Canada* Total population growth on Tsinstikeptum I.R. 9 (between 2011 and 2016): 29.6% 23% growth of children aged 0 to 14 years during that time 63.8% growth of people aged 65 years and older during that time 116.7% growth of people aged 85 years and older Tsinstikeptum I.R. 10 *Statistics Canada* Total population growth on Tsinstikeptum I.R. 10 (between 2011 and 2016): 19.8% 18.2% growth ages 15-64 years during that time 35.7% growth ages 65 years and older during that time 100% growth of people aged 85 years and older during that time Residential Development Growth on Westbank First Nation Lands Total WFN dwellings (housing units): 4,215 (including 3,645 on Tsinstikeptum I.R. 9 and 570 on Tsinstikeptum I.R. 10) 37% total are moveable dwellings/mobile homes (37% on I.R. 9 and 33% on I.R. 10) 37% are single detached houses (34% on I.R. 9 and 54% on I.R. 10) Top 10 Population Growth for Census Subdivisions of 5,000+ People in Canada
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Westbank First Nation is a community within the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO), which also includes Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, and Lake Country. The RDCO has a total population of over 198,000.
Population and demographic information about WFN's two reserves, Tsinstikeptum IR9 and IR10, can be found in the 2016 Statistics Canada Census data (IR9 data; IR10 data). Information can also be found through BC Data.
Membership Demographics
*Statistics Canada*