Kenosee Lake, Saskatchewan Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Kenosee Lake. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 0.40 km2. The village has a population density of 593.10 people per km2.

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

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Kenosee Lake has a population of around 236 people. The village's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Kenosee Lake has increased by ▲ 0.85%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
234236 +0.85%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.17% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Kenosee Lake's population is projected to reach approximately 238 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 595.00 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
236238595.00

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.

Kenosee Lake Population Trend & Context

Kenosee Lake had a 2021 census population of 236 — an increase of 2 (▲ 0.85%) people from the 234 recorded in 2016.

The village's population has remained relatively stable over this period, reflecting broader trends in mid-sized Saskatchewan villages. The village's median age of 45.2 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.

Population By Genders

The male population of Kenosee Lake is around 125 while the female population is around 110.

Of the 236 total population in Kenosee Lake, the largest gender is male with around 125 male within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
125110 +12.00%

Is Kenosee Lake a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
8.4 pts below the province
59.4%
Employment rate
0.5 pts below the province
59.4%
Participation rate
6.0 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$82,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
13.4 pts below the province

Commute

64.7%
Commute under 30 minutes
17.7 pts below the province
100.0%
Commute by car
9.7 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
1.8 pts below the province

Housing Character

95.2%
Single-detached houses
23.6 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.8 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.20 people
Average household size
0.30people below the province
28.6%
One-person households
0.3 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Kenosee Lake Population Compared to Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Kenosee Lake compares to the village's key indicators:

IndicatorKenosee LakeSaskatchewan
Median household income$0$82,000
Unemployment rate0.0%8.4%
Median age45.238.8
Bachelor's degree or higher16.9%23.2%
Immigrants (%)0.0%12.5%

Population by Age Characteristics

Kenosee Lake has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 10.60% of the total population. The village median age is 45.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

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 63.80% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 19.10% and 19.10%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years60.00%63.60%63.80%
0 to 14 years25.00%20.00%45.00%
65 years and over20.00%20.00%45.00%
0 to 14 years20.00%18.20%19.10%
65 years and over16.00%18.20%19.10%

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Population of Kenosee Lake by Ethnicity and Origin

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

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Kenosee Lake are English, which accounts for 45.24% of the total population, followed by Scottish (30.95%), German (28.57%), Irish (26.19%), and French (26.19%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Kenosee Lake include Swedish, Canadian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, and Welsh.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English40.91%45.00%45.24%
Scottish27.27%40.00%30.95%
German36.36%20.00%28.57%
Irish18.18%35.00%26.19%
French22.73%25.00%26.19%
Swedish13.64%10.00%9.52%
Canadian9.09%10.00%7.14%
Ukrainian13.64%0.00%7.14%
Norwegian9.09%0.00%7.14%
Welsh9.09%0.00%7.14%

Indigenous Identity in Kenosee Lake

About 0.00% of Kenosee Lake's population (0 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 100.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 0 people (0.00% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
0.00%
Non-Indigenous identity
100.00%

Immigration Profile

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

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

The top countries of origin for Kenosee 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

100.0% of Kenosee Lake's residents (210 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 7.1% are second generation, and 92.9% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 100 of Kenosee Lake's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.80% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.30% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.75%, 4.75%, and 4.75%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons5023.80%
1 person3014.30%
3 persons104.75%
4 persons104.75%
5 or more persons104.75%

Family and Household Structure in Kenosee Lake

Of census families in Kenosee Lake, 93.3% are couple families and 6.7% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.7 people.

Couple families
93.33%
One-parent families
6.67%

28.6% of households in Kenosee Lake are one-person households, 61.9% are couple-family households, 4.8% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households3028.6%
Couple-family households6561.9%
One-parent-family households54.8%
Multigenerational households00.0%

Income in Kenosee Lake

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Kenosee Lake is $0.

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 Kenosee Lake population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Kenosee Lake's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Kenosee Lake's median household income is 84,000 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 Kenosee Lake

This data sheds light on the distribution of Kenosee 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.

55.00% or most of the Kenosee Lake population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 45.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.00% has a No 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.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree15405555.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate25204545.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree0000.00%

Below national average 15.0% of Kenosee Lake's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Kenosee Lake

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Kenosee Lake is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.38%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Kenosee Lake, 33.3% worked full year full time in the reference year, 27.3% worked part year and/or part time, and 39.4% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time5533.3%
Worked part year and/or part time4527.3%
Did not work6539.4%

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 Kenosee Lake's population (around 68.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 15 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 25.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed151025

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Kenosee Lake has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the public administration sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 11%, followed by Manufacturing at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Public administration01516%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction10011%
Manufacturing0011%
Retail trade10011%
Professional, scientific and technical services01011%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Kenosee Lake: Public administration (16%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (11%), Manufacturing (11%)

Top occupation categories in Kenosee Lake: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Natural and applied sciences and related occupations (16%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (16%)

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 work20406063.20%
No fixed workplace address2002526.30%
Worked at home0101010.50%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Kenosee 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 minutes52.90%
30 to 44 minutes29.40%
Less than 15 minutes11.80%
60 minutes and over11.80%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
71.79%
Married or living common-law
28.21%

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 Kenosee Lake. About 235 people living in the village speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English235
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 0.0% of Kenosee Lake's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 97.9% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only23097.9%
French only00.0%
English and French00.0%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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
English95.7%100.0%
Non-official languages2.1%2.1%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Kenosee Lake is predominantly Christian. About 80 of its population is Christian (35 males and 45 females).

The second largest religion in the village 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
Christian38.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kenosee Lake

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Kenosee Lake has a population of 236 people, making it the 540th village in Saskatchewan. The population increased slightly from 234 in 2016, an increase of 2 people or 0.85%. The village has a population density of 593.1 people per km² across a land area of 0.40 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Kenosee Lake's population grew by 0.85% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 234 to 236 people, a gain of 2 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Saskatchewan villages during this period. The median age of 45.20 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Kenosee Lake has a population density of approximately 593.10 people per square kilometre.

Kenosee Lake covers a land area of approximately 0.40 km².

The median age of the population in Kenosee Lake is 45.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Kenosee Lake is English.

The median household income in Kenosee Lake is $0, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Kenosee Lake.

According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of Kenosee Lake's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

100.0% of Kenosee Lake's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 6.7% of census families in Kenosee Lake, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Kenosee Lake, per the 2021 Census.

0.0% of Kenosee Lake'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 Kenosee Lake, 33.3% 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.