Christopher Lake, Saskatchewan Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Christopher Lake census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Christopher Lake. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 4.59 km2. The village has a population density of 65.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Christopher Lake village's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Christopher Lake on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Christopher Lake has a population of around 302 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Christopher Lake has increased by 4.50%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
289302 +4.50%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.88% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Christopher Lake's population is projected to reach approximately 316 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 68.85 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
30231668.85

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Christopher Lake is around 160 while the female population is around 140.

Of the 302 total population in Christopher Lake, the largest gender is male with around 160 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
160140 +12.50%

Is Christopher Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Christopher Lake compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Saskatchewan, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

7.1%
Unemployment rate
1.3 pts below the province
63.4%
Employment rate
3.5 pts above the province
68.3%
Participation rate
2.9 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$74,000
Median household income
$8,000 below the province
14.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
0.6 pts above the province

Commute

56.5%
Commute under 30 minutes
25.9 pts below the province
91.3%
Commute by car
1.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
1.8 pts below the province

Housing Character

82.6%
Single-detached houses
11.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.8 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.50 people
Average household size
About the same as the province
26.1%
One-person households
2.8 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Christopher Lake has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 9.80% of the total population. The village median age is 40.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population41 40.80%43 42.80% 4.67%41 40.80%
Average age of the population40 40.40%40 40.00% 0.00%40 40.40%
5 to 9 years20 12.50%15 10.70% 25.00%30 9.80%
40 to 44 years15 9.40%15 10.70% 0.00%30 9.80%
55 to 59 years15 9.40%10 7.10% 33.33%25 8.20%
60 to 64 years5 3.10%15 10.70% 66.67%25 8.20%
65 to 69 years20 12.50%5 3.60% 75.00%25 8.20%
10 to 14 years10 6.30%10 7.10% 0.00%20 6.60%
15 to 19 years10 6.30%15 10.70% 33.33%20 6.60%
35 to 39 years15 9.40%5 3.60% 66.67%20 6.60%
70 to 74 years5 3.10%10 7.10% 50.00%20 6.60%
0 to 4 years10 6.30%10 7.10% 0.00%15 4.90%
45 to 49 years5 3.10%10 7.10% 50.00%15 4.90%
20 to 24 years5 3.10%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.30%
25 to 29 years5 3.10%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.30%
30 to 34 years5 3.10%5 3.60% 0.00%10 3.30%
50 to 54 years5 3.10%0 0.00% 100.00%10 3.30%
75 to 79 years10 6.30%5 3.60% 50.00%10 3.30%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%5 3.60% 100.00%10 3.30%

Broader Age Groups

If the village'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 57.40% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 21.30% and 19.70%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Christopher Lake are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Christopher Lake by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Christopher Lake is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Christopher Lake is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Irish, which accounts for 51.85% of the total population, followed by Scottish (44.44%), English (40.74%), Canadian (27.78%), and French (14.81%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include German, Polish, Norwegian, African Caribbean, and East or Southeast Asian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Irish48.00%57.14%51.85%
Scottish52.00%39.29%44.44%
English44.00%35.71%40.74%
Canadian32.00%25.00%27.78%
French8.00%21.43%14.81%
German8.00%10.71%9.26%
Polish12.00%7.14%9.26%
Norwegian12.00%0.00%7.41%
African Caribbean0.00%0.00%0.00%
East or Southeast Asian0.00%0.00%0.00%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Christopher Lake's population profile.

About 0.0% of Christopher Lake's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Christopher Lake's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 95 of Christopher Lake's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 17.40% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.05% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.50%, 6.50%, and 6.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons4017.40%
1 person3013.05%
3 persons156.50%
4 persons156.50%
5 or more persons156.50%

Income in Christopher Lake

Analyzing income distribution in Christopher Lake can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Christopher Lake is $38,400.

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 village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Christopher Lake population or around 30 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 30 and 30 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Christopher Lake's median household income is $74,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Christopher Lake's median household income is 10,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village'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 village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Christopher Lake

This data sheds light on the distribution of Christopher Lake 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.

56.50% or most of the Christopher Lake population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 39.25% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 7.35% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.10% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7011018556.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate805013539.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher00257.35%
No certificate, diploma or degree020256.10%

Below national average 7.4% of Christopher Lake's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Christopher Lake

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Christopher Lake. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 4.88% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate63.41%
Unemployment rate4.88%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Christopher Lake's population (around 78.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed0010

Employment Industry Sectors

The Christopher Lake industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Christopher Lake is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Christopher Lake has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (21%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Arts, entertainment and recreation sector comes second at 18%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance102021%
Arts, entertainment and recreation15018%
Retail trade01511%
Construction1007%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1007%
Accommodation and food services007%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Educational services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Christopher Lake residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Christopher Lake: Health care and social assistance (21%), Arts, entertainment and recreation (18%), -45 Retail trade (11%)

Top occupation categories in Christopher Lake: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (29%), Sales and service occupations (25%), Health occupations (14%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work35508565.40%
No fixed workplace address2503023.10%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Christopher Lake 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 Christopher Lake residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Christopher Lake spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes34.80%
30 to 44 minutes26.10%
Less than 15 minutes21.70%
45 to 59 minutes13.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Christopher Lakeshed 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 village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Christopher Lake's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
59.57%
Married or living common-law
40.43%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village'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 Christopher Lake. About 295 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English295
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

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.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English98.3%100.0%
French1.7%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Christopher Lake is predominantly Christian. About 180 of its population is Christian (90 males and 90 females).

The second largest religion in the province 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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian66.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Christopher Lake

According to the 2021 census, Christopher Lake has a population of approximately 302 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Christopher Lake increased by 4.50%.

Christopher Lake has a population density of approximately 65.80 people per square kilometre.

Christopher Lake covers a land area of approximately 4.59 km².

The median age of the population in Christopher Lake is 40.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Christopher Lake is Irish.

The median household income in Christopher Lake is $74,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Christopher Lake.

Christian is the predominant religion in Christopher Lake.

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.