Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Chicken 224 has a population of around 1,152 people. The Indian reserve's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Chicken 224 has decreased by ▼ -16.46%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,379 | 1,152 | --16.46% |
2026 Population Projection
Chicken 224's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 1,152 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Chicken 224 Population Trend & Context
Chicken 224 had a 2021 census population of 1,152 — a decline of 227 (▼ 16.46%) people from the 1,379 recorded in 2016.
The Indian reserve's population has declined noticeably over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing Saskatchewan Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 26 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Chicken 224 is around 575 while the female population is around 580.
Of the 1,152 total population in Chicken 224, the largest gender is female with around 580 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 575 | 580 | -0.86% |
Is Chicken 224 a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Chicken 224 compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Saskatchewan, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Chicken 224 Population Compared to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Chicken 224 compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | Chicken 224 | Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,800 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 40.3% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 26 | 38.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2.4% | 23.2% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Chicken 224 has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 17.80% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 26.00.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 to 14 years | 110 19.10% | 95 16.40% | 13.64% | 205 17.80% |
| 15 to 19 years | 75 13.00% | 45 7.80% | 40.00% | 120 10.40% |
| 40 to 44 years | 30 5.20% | 75 12.90% | 60.00% | 105 9.10% |
| 20 to 24 years | 50 8.70% | 45 7.80% | 10.00% | 100 8.70% |
Broader Age Groups
If the Indian reserve's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 65.70% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 29.60% and 4.30%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Chicken 224 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 63.50% | 68.10% | 65.70% |
| 65 years and over | 20.00% | 30.00% | 50.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 32.20% | 26.70% | 29.60% |
| 65 years and over | 3.50% | 5.20% | 4.30% |
Population of Chicken 224 by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Chicken 224 is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Chicken 224 is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the Indian reserve appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Chicken 224 are First Nations (North American Indian), which accounts for 73.25% of the total population, followed by Dene (14.91%), French (1.32%), Qalipu Mi'kmaq (0.00%), and Indo-Caribbean (0.00%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Chicken 224 include Flemish, United Empire Loyalist, Senegalese, Azerbaijani, and Sicilian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 72.57% | 75.65% | 73.25% |
| Dene | 16.81% | 13.04% | 14.91% |
| French | 1.77% | 0.00% | 1.32% |
| Qalipu Mi'kmaq | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Indo-Caribbean | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Flemish | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| United Empire Loyalist | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Senegalese | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Azerbaijani | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Sicilian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Chicken 224
About 99.12% of Chicken 224's population (1,130 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 0.88% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 1,125 people (98.70% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Chicken 224's population profile.
About 0.0% of Chicken 224's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Chicken 224's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
0.0% of Chicken 224's residents (0 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 99.6% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 220 of Chicken 224's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.
Household Size
About 20.35% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.10% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 1 person households account for 9.25%, 7.40%, and 0.95%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or more persons | 110 | 20.35% |
| 2 persons | 60 | 11.10% |
| 3 persons | 50 | 9.25% |
| 4 persons | 40 | 7.40% |
| 1 person | 5 | 0.95% |
Family and Household Structure in Chicken 224
Of census families in Chicken 224, 54.0% are couple families and 46.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.4 people.
3.8% of households in Chicken 224 are one-person households, 41.5% are couple-family households, 26.4% are one-parent-family households, and 20.8% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 10 | 3.8% |
| Couple-family households | 110 | 41.5% |
| One-parent-family households | 70 | 26.4% |
| Multigenerational households | 55 | 20.8% |
Income in Chicken 224
Analyzing income distribution in Chicken 224 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Chicken 224 is $22,600.
A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.
Such data offers insights into the Indian reserve's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Chicken 224 population or around 180 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 75 and 75 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Chicken 224's median household income is $62,800, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Chicken 224's median household income is 21,200 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the Indian reserve's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.
Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Indian reserve's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Chicken 224
This data sheds light on the distribution of Chicken 224 residents across educational milestones.
Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
75.50% or most of the Chicken 224 population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 17.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 8.50% has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 165 | 230 | 400 | 75.50% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 45 | 45 | 90 | 17.00% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 15 | 30 | 45 | 8.50% |
Below national average 2.8% of Chicken 224's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Chicken 224
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Chicken 224. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Chicken 224 is at 39.71% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 25.79% |
| Unemployment rate | 39.71% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Chicken 224, 16.4% worked full year full time in the reference year, 8.2% worked part year and/or part time, and 74.8% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 130 | 16.4% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 65 | 8.2% |
| Did not work | 595 | 74.8% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the Indian reserve who work as an employee. The majority of Chicken 224's population (around 45.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the Indian reserve, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 0.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Chicken 224 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Chicken 224 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Chicken 224 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (28%) works in the public administration sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 10%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 9%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public administration | 45 | 45 | 28% |
| Educational services | 10 | 35 | 10% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 25 | 9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 20 | 0 | 7% |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 3% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 10 | 3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Chicken 224 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Chicken 224: Public administration (28%), Educational services (10%), Health care and social assistance (9%)
Top occupation categories in Chicken 224: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (21%), Sales and service occupations (16%), Business, finance and administration occupations (9%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the Indian reserve. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 45 | 110 | 155 | 75.60% |
| No fixed workplace address | 35 | 10 | 45 | 22.00% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Chicken 224 residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.
The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Chicken 224 residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Chicken 224 spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the Indian reserve's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the Indian reserve.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 77.50% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 10.00% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 5.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 5.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 5.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Chicken 224 shed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.
Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the Indian reserve's social fabric. We can gain insights into Chicken 224's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights Indian reserve's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.
English is the most spoken official language in Chicken 224. About 1,140 people living in the Indian reserve speak English, 5 people speak Neither English nor French, 0 people speak French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 1,140 |
| Neither English nor French | 5 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.4% of Chicken 224's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 99.1% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.4% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,140 | 99.1% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 5 | 0.4% |
| Neither English nor French | 5 | 0.4% |
Mother Tongue & Home Language
Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| Non-official languages | 65.7% | 58.7% |
| English | 14.3% | 24.8% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Chicken 224 is predominantly Christian. About 1,100 of its population is Christian (545 males and 555 females).
The second largest religion in the Indian reserve is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 96.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Chicken 224
Schools
Nearest Indian Reserves to Chicken 224
- Chicken 225 14.1 km
- Fond du Lac 227 85.1 km · 926 people
- Lac La Hache 220 187.7 km · 1,279 people
- Kinoosao-Thomas Clark 204 314.0 km
- Southend 200 347.1 km · 913 people
- Turnor Lake 193B 351.4 km · 428 people
- Brabant Lake 358.5 km · 27 people
- Wapachewunak 192D 380.2 km · 572 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Chicken 224
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Chicken 224 has a population of 1,152 people, making it the 97th Indian reserve in Saskatchewan. The population declined significantly from 1,379 in 2016, a decrease of 227 people or 16.46%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 4.8 people per km² across a land area of 241.79 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Chicken 224's population declined by 16.46% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 1,379 to 1,152 people, a loss of 227 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Saskatchewan Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 26.00 years suggests a comparatively young population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (1.9%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Chicken 224 has a population density of approximately 4.80 people per square kilometre.
Chicken 224 covers a land area of approximately 241.79 km².
The median age of the population in Chicken 224 is 26.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Chicken 224 is First Nations (North American Indian).
The median household income in Chicken 224 is $62,800, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Chicken 224.
Christian is the predominant religion in Chicken 224.
According to the 2021 Census, 99.1% of Chicken 224's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
0.0% of Chicken 224's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 46.8% of census families in Chicken 224, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 20.8% of all households in Chicken 224, per the 2021 Census.
0.4% of Chicken 224's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in Chicken 224, 16.4% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.