Little Red River 106C, Saskatchewan Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Little Red River 106C census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Little Red River 106C. It is an Indian reserve in Canada that encompasses a land area of 125.77 km2. The Indian reserve has a population density of 2.90 people per km2.

We highlight the Little Red River 106C Indian reserve'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, Little Red River 106C has a population of around 367 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Little Red River 106C has increased by ▲ 3.67%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
354367 +3.67%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.72% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Little Red River 106C's population is projected to reach approximately 380 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 3.02 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
3673803.02

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.

Little Red River 106C Population Trend & Context

Little Red River 106C had a 2021 census population of 367 — an increase of 13 (▲ 3.67%) people from the 354 recorded in 2016.

The Indian reserve's population has grown slightly over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Saskatchewan Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 21.8 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

Population By Genders

The male population of Little Red River 106C is around 180 while the female population is around 185.

Of the 367 total population in Little Red River 106C, the largest gender is female with around 185 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
180185 +2.70%

Is Little Red River 106C a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Little Red River 106C 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
31.9%
Employment rate
28.0 pts below the province
34.0%
Participation rate
31.4 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$56,000
Median household income
$26,000 below the province
39.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
25.6 pts above the province

Commute

50.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
32.4 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

83.3%
Single-detached houses
11.7 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.8 pts below the province

Household Composition

4.10 people
Average household size
1.60people above the province
11.1%
One-person households
17.8 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Little Red River 106C Population Compared to Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Little Red River 106C compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:

IndicatorLittle Red River 106CSaskatchewan
Median household income$56,000$82,000
Unemployment rate0.0%8.4%
Median age21.838.8
Bachelor's degree or higher5.4%23.2%
Immigrants (%)0.0%12.5%

Population by Age Characteristics

Little Red River 106C has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 15.10% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 21.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

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 60.30% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 38.40% and 2.70%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Little Red River 106C are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years66.70%51.40%60.30%
0 to 14 years27.80%45.90%38.40%
65 years and over5.00%5.00%10.00%
65 years and over2.80%2.70%2.70%

Population of Little Red River 106C by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Little Red River 106C is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Little Red River 106C 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 Little Red River 106C are First Nations (North American Indian), which accounts for 77.03% of the total population, followed by Cree (8.11%), Plains Cree (4.05%), Woodland Cree (4.05%), and Kabyle (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Little Red River 106C include Assyrian, Igbo, Byelorussian, Dene, and Blackfoot.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
First Nations (North American Indian)77.78%76.32%77.03%
Cree11.11%5.26%8.11%
Plains Cree0.00%5.26%4.05%
Woodland Cree5.56%5.26%4.05%
Kabyle0.00%0.00%0.00%
Assyrian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Igbo0.00%0.00%0.00%
Byelorussian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Dene0.00%0.00%0.00%
Blackfoot0.00%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Little Red River 106C

About 100.00% of Little Red River 106C's population (370 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 0.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 345 people (94.50% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
100.00%
Non-Indigenous identity
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 Little Red River 106C's population profile.

About 0.0% of Little Red River 106C's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Little Red River 106C's immigrant population are Philippines (0), Viet Nam (0), Bangladesh (0), India (0), Pakistan (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Philippines0
Viet Nam0
Bangladesh0
India0
Pakistan0

0.0% of Little Red River 106C'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 100.0% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 75 of Little Red River 106C's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.

Household Size

About 19.45% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 8.35% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 1 person households account for 8.35%, 8.35%, and 5.55%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
5 or more persons3519.45%
2 persons158.35%
3 persons158.35%
4 persons158.35%
1 person105.55%

Family and Household Structure in Little Red River 106C

Of census families in Little Red River 106C, 43.8% are couple families and 56.3% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.8 people.

Couple families
43.75%
One-parent families
56.25%

17.6% of households in Little Red River 106C are one-person households, 23.5% are couple-family households, 23.5% are one-parent-family households, and 17.6% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households1517.6%
Couple-family households2023.5%
One-parent-family households2023.5%
Multigenerational households1517.6%

Income in Little Red River 106C

Analyzing income distribution in Little Red River 106C can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Little Red River 106C is $23,600.

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 Little Red River 106C population or around 40 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 30 and 15 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Little Red River 106C's median household income is $56,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Little Red River 106C's median household income is 28,000 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 Little Red River 106C

This data sheds light on the distribution of Little Red River 106C 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.

38.70% or most of the Little Red River 106C population has a No certificate, diploma or degree. 35.50% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 25.80% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. (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
No certificate, diploma or degree45206038.70%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree30255535.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate25204025.80%

Below national average 6.5% of Little Red River 106C's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Little Red River 106C

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Little Red River 106C. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Little Red River 106C is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate31.91%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Little Red River 106C, 15.2% worked full year full time in the reference year, 21.7% worked part year and/or part time, and 63.0% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time3515.2%
Worked part year and/or part time5021.7%
Did not work14563.0%

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 Little Red River 106C's population (around 52.90%) are working temporary 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.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

The Little Red River 106C industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Little Red River 106C is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Little Red River 106C has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 24%, followed by Construction at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance01524%
Public administration151024%
Construction10012%
Educational services01012%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail 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%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Little Red River 106C residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Little Red River 106C: Health care and social assistance (24%), Public administration (24%), Construction (12%)

Top occupation categories in Little Red River 106C: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (35%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (18%), Health occupations (12%)

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work35356586.70%
No fixed workplace address1001013.30%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Little Red River 106C 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 Little Red River 106C residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Little Red River 106C 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.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes35.70%
30 to 44 minutes28.60%
60 minutes and over21.40%
15 to 29 minutes14.30%
45 to 59 minutes14.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Little Red River 106C 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 Little Red River 106C's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
27.66%
Married or living common-law
72.34%

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 Little Red River 106C. About 365 people living in the Indian reserve speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English365
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 2.7% of Little Red River 106C's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 95.9% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only35595.9%
French only00.0%
English and French102.7%
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
English81.1%98.6%
Non-official languages12.2%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Little Red River 106C is predominantly Christian. About 180 of its population is Christian (90 males and 85 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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian49.3%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Red River 106C

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Little Red River 106C has a population of 367 people, making it the 393rd Indian reserve in Saskatchewan. The population increased moderately from 354 in 2016, an increase of 13 people or 3.67%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 2.9 people per km² across a land area of 125.77 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Little Red River 106C's population grew by 3.67% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 354 to 367 people, a gain of 13 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Saskatchewan Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 21.80 years suggests a comparatively young population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (11.1%) 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.

Little Red River 106C has a population density of approximately 2.90 people per square kilometre.

Little Red River 106C covers a land area of approximately 125.77 km².

The median age of the population in Little Red River 106C is 21.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Little Red River 106C is First Nations (North American Indian).

The median household income in Little Red River 106C is $56,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Little Red River 106C.

Christian is the predominant religion in Little Red River 106C.

According to the 2021 Census, 100.0% of Little Red River 106C's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

0.0% of Little Red River 106C's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 56.3% of census families in Little Red River 106C, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 17.6% of all households in Little Red River 106C, per the 2021 Census.

2.7% of Little Red River 106C'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 Little Red River 106C, 15.2% 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.