Sherwood No. 159, SK Population 2026: 1,219 People

Name: 2021 Census Population and Demographics Profile for Sherwood No. 159
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This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Sherwood No. 159. It is a township in Canada that encompasses a land area of 656.66 km². The township has a population density of 1.90 people per km².

We highlight the Sherwood No. 159 township's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Sherwood No. 159 on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Sherwood No. 159 has a population of around 1,219 people. The township's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Sherwood No. 159 has increased by 25.15%.

Population in 2016	Population in 2021	Difference
974	1,219	+25.15%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.59% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Sherwood No. 159's population is projected to reach approximately 1,526 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 2.32 people per km².

Population in 2021	Projected Population in 2026	Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
1,219	1,526	2.32

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 Sherwood No. 159 is around 875 while the female population is around 345.

Of the 1,219 total population in Sherwood No. 159, the largest gender is male with around 875 women within the population.

Male	Female	Difference
875	345	+60.57%

Is Sherwood No. 159 a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Sherwood No. 159 compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Saskatchewan, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

4.9%

Unemployment rate

3.5 pts below the province

68.1%

Employment rate

8.2 pts above the province

71.7%

Participation rate

6.3 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$109,000

Median household income

$27,000 above the province

8.0%

Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)

5.4 pts below the province

Commute

79.7%

Commute under 30 minutes

2.7 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

81.8%

Single-detached houses

10.2 pts above the province

1.8%

Apartments (any building size)

17.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.40 people

Average household size

0.10people below the province

21.8%

One-person households

7.1 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Other Townships Near Sherwood No. 159

Pense No. 160 (19.4 km)
Lumsden No. 189 (27.7 km)
Redburn No. 130 (33.9 km)
Edenwold No. 158 (36.4 km)
Dufferin No. 190 (43.5 km)
Moose Jaw No. 161 (48.3 km)
Lajord No. 128 (53.3 km)
Baildon No. 131 (55.1 km)
McKillop No. 220 (56.5 km)
Longlaketon No. 219 (57.6 km)
Elmsthorpe No. 100 (57.9 km)
Caledonia No. 99 (60.3 km)
Sarnia No. 221 (65.9 km)
Cupar No. 218 (69.9 km)
Terrell No. 101 (70.6 km)

Population by Age Characteristics

Sherwood No. 159 has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 13.10% of the total population. The township median age is 36.80.

Data	Male	Female	Difference	Total
30 to 34 years	135 15.40%	20 5.80%	85.19%	160 13.10%
25 to 29 years	125 14.30%	15 4.30%	88.00%	145 11.90%
35 to 39 years	100 11.40%	20 5.80%	80.00%	120 9.80%
20 to 24 years	95 10.90%	20 5.80%	78.95%	110 9.00%
40 to 44 years	75 8.60%	30 8.70%	60.00%	100 8.20%
45 to 49 years	60 6.90%	20 5.80%	66.67%	80 6.60%
55 to 59 years	40 4.60%	30 8.70%	25.00%	70 5.70%
65 to 69 years	40 4.60%	30 8.70%	25.00%	70 5.70%
50 to 54 years	40 4.60%	20 5.80%	50.00%	65 5.30%
60 to 64 years	30 3.40%	35 10.10%	14.29%	65 5.30%
Average age of the population	38 38.30%	45 44.80%	13.39%	40 40.20%
10 to 14 years	20 2.30%	20 5.80%	0.00%	40 3.30%
70 to 74 years	20 2.30%	25 7.20%	20.00%	40 3.30%
Median age of the population	35 34.80%	47 46.80%	25.64%	37 36.80%
5 to 9 years	15 1.70%	20 5.80%	25.00%	35 2.90%
15 to 19 years	30 3.40%	15 4.30%	50.00%	35 2.90%
0 to 4 years	20 2.30%	5 1.40%	75.00%	25 2.00%
75 to 79 years	10 1.10%	10 2.90%	0.00%	20 1.60%
80 to 84 years	10 1.10%	10 2.90%	0.00%	15 1.20%
85 to 89 years	5 0.60%	5 1.40%	0.00%	10 0.80%

Broader Age Groups

If the township'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 78.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 12.70% and 8.60%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Sherwood No. 159 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

Data	Male	Female	Total
0 to 14 years	5.70%	14.50%	8.60%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Sherwood No. 159

Population of Sherwood No. 159 by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Sherwood No. 159 is quite diverse, which contributes to the township's vibrant cultural landscape. Sherwood No. 159 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 German, which accounts for 33.59% of the total population, followed by English (30.53%), Scottish (19.08%), Canadian (16.79%), and Polish (15.27%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ukrainian, Irish, French, Norwegian, and Dutch.

Ethnicity and Origin	Male	Female	Percentage in Population
German	29.69%	38.24%	33.59%
English	32.81%	26.47%	30.53%
Scottish	21.88%	14.71%	19.08%
Canadian	17.19%	16.18%	16.79%
Polish	17.19%	13.24%	15.27%
Ukrainian	10.94%	16.18%	14.50%
Irish	7.81%	8.82%	8.40%
French	4.69%	8.82%	7.63%
Norwegian	10.94%	4.41%	6.87%
Dutch	7.81%	4.41%	6.11%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Sherwood No. 159's population profile.

About 3.8% of Sherwood No. 159's population are immigrants (25 people).

The top countries of origin for Sherwood No. 159's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of Birth	Population
Brazil	0
Colombia	0
El Salvador	0
Guyana	0
Haiti	0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 225 of Sherwood No. 159's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 24.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.90% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.35%, 4.55%, and 3.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in Household	Total	Percentage
2 persons	135	24.55%
1 person	60	10.90%
4 persons	35	6.35%
3 persons	25	4.55%
5 or more persons	20	3.65%

Income in Sherwood No. 159

Analyzing income distribution in Sherwood No. 159 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Sherwood No. 159 is $48,000.

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

Most of Sherwood No. 159 population or around 90 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $100,000 to $149,999 with around 65 and 60 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Sherwood No. 159's median household income is $109,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Sherwood No. 159's median household income is 25,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

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

Education Levels in Sherwood No. 159

This data sheds light on the distribution of Sherwood No. 159 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.

56.75% or most of the Sherwood No. 159 population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.25% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 30.10% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.40% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
Degree	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree	235	285	520	56.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher	120	155	285	31.25%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate	120	175	290	30.10%
No certificate, diploma or degree	75	35	110	11.40%

Below national average 31.3% of Sherwood No. 159's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Sherwood No. 159

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Sherwood No. 159. 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 3.54% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Percentage
Employment rate	68.14%
Unemployment rate	3.54%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the township who work as an employee. The majority of Sherwood No. 159's population (around 65.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the township, there are 60 men and 45 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 110.

Only using 25% sample data.
Status	Men	Women	Total
Self-employed	60	45	110

Employment Industry Sectors

The Sherwood No. 159 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Sherwood No. 159 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Sherwood No. 159 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 15%, followed by Educational services at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
Industry	Men	Women	Percentage
Health care and social assistance	20	60	20%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	40	20	15%
Educational services	0	40	11%
Retail trade	15	25	10%
Public administration	10	25	7%
Construction	25	0	6%
Transportation and warehousing	20	0	6%
Professional, scientific and technical services	10	0	4%
Other services (except public administration)	0	15	4%
Manufacturing	10	0	3%
Information and cultural industries	0	0	3%
Finance and insurance	10	0	3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	0	0	0%
Utilities	0	0	0%
Wholesale trade	0	0	0%
Real estate and rental and leasing	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%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Sherwood No. 159 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Sherwood No. 159: Health care and social assistance (20%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (15%), Educational services (11%)

Top occupation categories in Sherwood No. 159: Business, finance and administration occupations (17%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (16%), Health occupations (15%)

Places of Work

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

Only using 25% sample data.
Work Location	Men	Women	Total	Percentage
Usual place of work	90	145	230	59.70%
Worked at home	50	65	120	31.20%
No fixed workplace address	25	0	35	9.10%
Worked outside Canada	0	0	0	0.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Sherwood No. 159 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 Sherwood No. 159 residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Sherwood No. 159 spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the township's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the township.

Only using 25% sample data.
Duration	Percentage
15 to 29 minutes	59.30%
Less than 15 minutes	20.40%
30 to 44 minutes	18.50%
45 to 59 minutes	0.00%
60 minutes and over	0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Sherwood No. 159shed 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 township's social fabric. We can gain insights into Sherwood No. 159's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law

37.95%

Married or living common-law

62.05%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights township'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 Sherwood No. 159. About 650 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

Language	Population
English	650
French	5
English and French	0
Neither English nor French	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	93.2%	98.5%
Non-official languages	5.3%	1.5%
French	0.8%	0.0%

Religion

Sherwood No. 159 is predominantly Christian. About 505 of its population is Christian (240 males and 240 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.

Religion	Population
Christian	77.1%
Buddhist	0.0%
Hindu	0.0%
Jewish	0.0%
Islam	0.0%
Sikh	0.0%

Points of Interest in Sherwood No. 159

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Sherwood No. 159

Museums

Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame

Attractions

Historic Sites

Theatres

Green Spaces in Sherwood No. 159

Name	Type	Approx. Area
Regina Rugby Park	Parks	7.0 ha
St. Francis Park	Parks	6.2 ha
Jenkins Drive Park	Parks	1.1 ha
Parkridge Park	Parks	4.2 ha
Phillips Park	Parks	2.9 ha
Confederation Park	Parks	1.2 ha
Westhill Park	Parks	4.9 ha
Bastedo Park	Parks	1.2 ha
Varsity Park	Parks	2.4 ha
Mable Brown Park	Parks	0.8 ha
Hansen Drive Park	Parks	0.2 ha
Milford Park	Parks	1.1 ha
Dryburgh Park	Parks	0.7 ha
Lakeridge Park	Parks	10.7 ha
Edenwold Park	Parks	0.8 ha
Theresa Stevenson Park	Parks	1.9 ha
Ewart Park	Parks	1.2 ha
St. Anne Park	Parks	0.8 ha
Sangster Park	Parks	0.2 ha
Leopold Crescent Park	Parks	0.3 ha
Central Park	Parks	1.4 ha
Peart Park	Parks	0.6 ha
Holland Park	Parks	1.0 ha
Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Park	Parks	2.9 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherwood No. 159

According to the 2021 census, Sherwood No. 159 has a population of approximately 1,219 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Sherwood No. 159 increased by 25.15%.

Sherwood No. 159 has a population density of approximately 1.90 people per square kilometre.

Sherwood No. 159 covers a land area of approximately 656.66 km².

The median age of the population in Sherwood No. 159 is 36.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Sherwood No. 159 is German.

The median household income in Sherwood No. 159 is $109,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Sherwood No. 159.

Christian is the predominant religion in Sherwood No. 159.

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.