Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Rose Valley has a population of around 256 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Rose Valley has decreased by ▼ -9.22%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 282 | 256 | --9.22% |
2026 Population Projection
Rose Valley's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 256 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Rose Valley Population Trend & Context
Rose Valley had a 2021 census population of 256 — a decline of 26 (▼ 9.22%) people from the 282 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has declined noticeably over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing Saskatchewan towns. The town's median age of 51.2 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 Rose Valley is around 120 while the female population is around 135.
Of the 256 total population in Rose Valley, the largest gender is female with around 135 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 120 | 135 | -11.11% |
Is Rose Valley a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Rose Valley 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.
Rose Valley Population Compared to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Rose Valley compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Rose Valley | Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $0 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 51.2 | 38.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 23.2% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Rose Valley has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 11.80% of the total population. The town median age is 51.20.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
Broader Age Groups
If the town'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 56.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 29.40% and 13.70%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Rose Valley are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 40.00% | 35.00% | 75.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 58.30% | 55.60% | 56.90% |
| 0 to 14 years | 15.00% | 20.00% | 35.00% |
| 65 years and over | 33.30% | 25.90% | 29.40% |
| 0 to 14 years | 12.50% | 14.80% | 13.70% |
Population of Rose Valley by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Rose Valley is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Rose Valley is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Rose Valley are Scottish, which accounts for 27.27% of the total population, followed by Norwegian (27.27%), Ukrainian (18.18%), Belgian (15.91%), and German (11.36%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Rose Valley include Irish, French, Saulteaux, English, and Icelandic.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish | 28.57% | 31.82% | 27.27% |
| Norwegian | 28.57% | 27.27% | 27.27% |
| Ukrainian | 23.81% | 13.64% | 18.18% |
| Belgian | 9.52% | 13.64% | 15.91% |
| German | 14.29% | 9.09% | 11.36% |
| Irish | 14.29% | 9.09% | 9.09% |
| French | 9.52% | 13.64% | 9.09% |
| Saulteaux | 0.00% | 9.09% | 6.82% |
| English | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.82% |
| Icelandic | 0.00% | 9.09% | 4.55% |
Indigenous Identity in Rose Valley
About 16.28% of Rose Valley's population (35 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 83.72% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 35 people (16.30% 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 Rose Valley's population profile.
About 0.0% of Rose Valley's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Rose Valley'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 |
90.9% of Rose Valley's residents (200 people) are Canadian citizens, and 9.1% are not.
By generation status, 9.3% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 18.6% are second generation, and 74.4% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 100 of Rose Valley's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.
Household Size
About 19.55% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 17.40% of the population. 4 persons, 5 or more persons, and 3 persons households account for 4.35%, 4.35%, and 2.15%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 45 | 19.55% |
| 2 persons | 40 | 17.40% |
| 4 persons | 10 | 4.35% |
| 5 or more persons | 10 | 4.35% |
| 3 persons | 5 | 2.15% |
Family and Household Structure in Rose Valley
Of census families in Rose Valley, 92.3% are couple families and 7.7% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.8 people.
39.1% of households in Rose Valley are one-person households, 52.2% are couple-family households, 8.7% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 45 | 39.1% |
| Couple-family households | 60 | 52.2% |
| One-parent-family households | 10 | 8.7% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Rose Valley
Analyzing income distribution in Rose Valley can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Rose Valley 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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Rose Valley 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 Rose Valley's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Rose Valley'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 town'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 town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Rose Valley
This data sheds light on the distribution of Rose Valley 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.
50.00% or most of the Rose Valley population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.30% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 16.70% 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.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 15 | 25 | 45 | 50.00% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 20 | 10 | 30 | 33.30% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 10 | 0 | 15 | 16.70% |
Below national average 27.8% of Rose Valley's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Rose Valley
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Rose Valley. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Rose Valley is at 8.33% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 56.41% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.33% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Rose Valley, 30.8% worked full year full time in the reference year, 35.9% worked part year and/or part time, and 33.3% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 60 | 30.8% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 70 | 35.9% |
| Did not work | 65 | 33.3% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Rose Valley's population (around 58.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Rose Valley industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Rose Valley is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Rose Valley has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the retail trade sector. The Educational services sector comes second at 17%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 17%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 15 | 25% |
| Educational services | 10 | 10 | 17% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 20 | 0 | 17% |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 8% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 10 | 8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 10 | 0 | 8% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Health care and social assistance | 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% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Rose Valley residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Rose Valley: Retail trade (25%), Educational services (17%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
Top occupation categories in Rose Valley: Sales and service occupations (42%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (17%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (17%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. 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 | 50 | 45 | 95 | 86.40% |
| No fixed workplace address | 10 | 0 | 10 | 9.10% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Rose Valley 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 Rose Valley residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Rose Valley spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 81.00% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 9.50% |
| 60 minutes and over | 9.50% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Rose Valley 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 town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Rose Valley's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights town'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 Rose Valley. About 255 people living in the town speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 255 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.0% of Rose Valley's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 100.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 255 | 100.0% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 0 | 0.0% |
| Neither English nor French | 0 | 0.0% |
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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 86.3% | 94.1% |
| Non-official languages | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| French | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Rose Valley is predominantly Christian. About 135 of its population is Christian (60 males and 75 females).
The second largest religion in the town 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 | 62.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Nearest Towns to Rose Valley
- Kelvington 24.1 km · 827 people
- Wadena 38.5 km · 1,269 people
- Naicam 48.6 km · 651 people
- Porcupine Plain 51.0 km · 817 people
- Watson 51.7 km · 707 people
- Wynyard 63.5 km · 1,724 people
- Tisdale 64.3 km · 2,962 people
- Leroy 71.0 km · 510 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Rose Valley
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Rose Valley has a population of 256 people, making it the 518th town in Saskatchewan. The population declined significantly from 282 in 2016, a decrease of 26 people or 9.22%. The town has a population density of 244.7 people per km² across a land area of 1.05 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Rose Valley's population declined by 9.22% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 282 to 256 people, a loss of 26 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Saskatchewan towns during this period. The median age of 51.20 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (39.1%) may indicate young adults leaving for larger centres. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Rose Valley has a population density of approximately 244.70 people per square kilometre.
Rose Valley covers a land area of approximately 1.05 km².
The median age of the population in Rose Valley is 51.20 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Rose Valley is Scottish.
The median household income in Rose Valley is $0, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Rose Valley.
Christian is the predominant religion in Rose Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, 16.3% of Rose Valley's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
90.9% of Rose Valley's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 7.1% of census families in Rose Valley, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Rose Valley, per the 2021 Census.
0.0% of Rose Valley'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 Rose Valley, 30.8% 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.