| 1870 Census of Manitoba | |
| Country: | Canada (Province of Manitoba) |
| Date: | October 27, 1870 |
| Population: | 12,228 |
| Region Type: | province/territory |
| Next Census: | 1881 Canadian census |
| Next Year: | 1881 |
The Census of Manitoba (1870), also known as the Archibald Census, was the first census held in the province of Manitoba, and the overall first census that took place on Canadian territory since the Confederation. The census officially took place on October 27, 1870, based on information collected as of July 16 of the same year,[1] and predates the first nationwide census by five months.
The total population count of Manitoba in 1870 was 12,228.
The 1870 census consisted of one "schedule" or census data collection form with twenty questions including sex, conjugal (marital) condition, religion, age, and birthplace. There were 6,277 males and 5,868 females identified in the census; another 83 Manitobans did not provide a response.
For census purposes, Manitoba was divided into five districts and 33 parishes:[2]
| District | Constituent Parishes | Population |
|---|---|---|
| District I | 2,641 | |
| District II | 1,523 | |
| District III | 2,910 | |
| District IV | Ste. Anne St. James Headingly St. François Xavier St. Paul St. Charles | 3,271 |
| District V | White Mud Rat Creek Portage Laprairie Westbourne Mission Big Ridge High Bluff Poplar Point Oak Point Lake Manitoban St. Paul-in-Bay Long Lake | 1,883 |
| Manitoba (total) | 12,228 |