Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Yellow Quill 90-9 has a population of around 66 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Yellow Quill 90-9 has increased by ▲ 32.00%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 66 | +32.00% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.71% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Yellow Quill 90-9's population is projected to reach approximately 87 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1.34 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | 87 | 1.34 |
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.
Yellow Quill 90-9 Population Trend & Context
Yellow Quill 90-9 had a 2021 census population of 66 — an increase of 16 (▲ 32.00%) people from the 50 recorded in 2016.
The Indian reserve's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Saskatchewan Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 16.8 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Yellow Quill 90-9 is around 30 while the female population is around 35.
Of the 66 total population in Yellow Quill 90-9, the largest gender is female with around 35 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 35 | +14.29% |
Is Yellow Quill 90-9 a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Yellow Quill 90-9 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.
Yellow Quill 90-9 Population Compared to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Yellow Quill 90-9 compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | Yellow Quill 90-9 | Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $0 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 16.8 | 38.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 23.2% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Yellow Quill 90-9 has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 21.40% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 16.80.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
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 50.00% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 42.90% and 7.10%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Yellow Quill 90-9 are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total - Age groups of the population - 100% data | 30.00% | 35.00% | 70.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 50.00% | 57.10% | 50.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 50.00% | 42.90% | 42.90% |
| 15 to 64 years | 15.00% | 20.00% | 35.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 15.00% | 15.00% | 30.00% |
| 65 years and over | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.10% |
| 65 years and over | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.00% |
Population of Yellow Quill 90-9 by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Yellow Quill 90-9 is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Yellow Quill 90-9 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 Yellow Quill 90-9 are Saulteaux, which accounts for 64.29% of the total population, followed by Ojibway (21.43%), First Nations (North American Indian) (14.29%), Jatt (0.00%), and North American (0.00%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Yellow Quill 90-9 include Coptic, Thai, Dominican, Nepali, and Kabyle.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saulteaux | 60.00% | 71.43% | 64.29% |
| Ojibway | 40.00% | 28.57% | 21.43% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 40.00% | 28.57% | 14.29% |
| Jatt | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| North American | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Coptic | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Thai | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dominican | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Nepali | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Kabyle | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Yellow Quill 90-9
About 100.00% of Yellow Quill 90-9's population (65 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 0.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 65 people (100.00% 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 Yellow Quill 90-9's population profile.
About 0.0% of Yellow Quill 90-9's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Yellow Quill 90-9's immigrant population are Syria (0), Turkey (0), China (0), Hong Kong (0), Korea, South (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Syria | 0 |
| Turkey | 0 |
| China | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 0 |
| Korea, South | 0 |
0.0% of Yellow Quill 90-9'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 15 of Yellow Quill 90-9's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 5 or more persons household.
Household Size
About 50.00% of the population lives in 5 or more persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 0.00% of the population. 2 persons, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 0.00%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 or more persons | 10 | 50.00% |
| 1 person | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2 persons | 0 | 0.00% |
| 3 persons | 0 | 0.00% |
| 4 persons | 0 | 0.00% |
Family and Household Structure in Yellow Quill 90-9
Of census families in Yellow Quill 90-9, 33.3% are couple families and 66.7% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.6 people.
0.0% of households in Yellow Quill 90-9 are one-person households, 33.3% are couple-family households, 0.0% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 0 | 0.0% |
| Couple-family households | 5 | 33.3% |
| One-parent-family households | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Yellow Quill 90-9
Analyzing income distribution in Yellow Quill 90-9 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Yellow Quill 90-9 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 Indian reserve's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Yellow Quill 90-9 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 Yellow Quill 90-9's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Yellow Quill 90-9'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 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 Yellow Quill 90-9
This data sheds light on the distribution of Yellow Quill 90-9 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.
60.00% or most of the Yellow Quill 90-9 population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 40.00% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 40.00% has a Postsecondary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 10 | 10 | 15 | 60.00% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 | 0 | 10 | 40.00% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 0 | 10 | 10 | 40.00% |
Above national average 40.0% of Yellow Quill 90-9's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Yellow Quill 90-9
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Yellow Quill 90-9. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Yellow Quill 90-9 is at 0.00% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 28.57% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.00% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Yellow Quill 90-9, 28.6% worked full year full time in the reference year, 28.6% worked part year and/or part time, and 57.1% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 10 | 28.6% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 10 | 28.6% |
| Did not work | 20 | 57.1% |
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 Yellow Quill 90-9's population (around 100.00%) are working permanent 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.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Yellow Quill 90-9 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Yellow Quill 90-9 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Yellow Quill 90-9 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (100%) works in the utilities sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 100%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 0%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 10 | 0 | 100% |
| Public administration | 0 | 10 | 100% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Retail trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 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% |
| Educational 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% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Yellow Quill 90-9 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Yellow Quill 90-9: Utilities (100%), Public administration (100%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Top occupation categories in Yellow Quill 90-9: Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (100%), Legislative and senior management occupations (0%), Business, finance and administration occupations (0%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 0 | 0 | 10 | 100.00% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| No fixed workplace address | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Yellow Quill 90-9 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 Yellow Quill 90-9 residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Yellow Quill 90-9 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 0.00% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 0.00% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Yellow Quill 90-9 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 Yellow Quill 90-9's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Yellow Quill 90-9. About 65 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.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 65 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.0% of Yellow Quill 90-9'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 | 65 | 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 | 69.2% | 92.3% |
| Non-official languages | 30.8% | 0.0% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
The second largest religion in the Indian reserve is Christian 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 |
|---|---|
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Christian | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Green Spaces in Yellow Quill 90-9
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Recreation Site | Nature Reserves | — |
| Greenwater Lake Provincial Park | Nature Reserves | 21,118.0 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Nearest Indian Reserves to Yellow Quill 90-9
- Fishing Lake 89 48.0 km · 506 people
- Kinistin 91 48.8 km · 304 people
- Day Star 87 90.8 km · 145 people
- Muskowekwan 85-31 96.9 km
- Poorman 88 100.0 km · 676 people
- Muskowekwan 85-2A 103.0 km
- Muskowekwan 85-15 103.7 km
- Muskowekwan 85-8 103.8 km
Frequently Asked Questions about Yellow Quill 90-9
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Yellow Quill 90-9 has a population of 66 people, making it the 742nd Indian reserve in Saskatchewan. The population increased significantly from 50 in 2016, an increase of 16 people or 32.00%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 1.0 people per km² across a land area of 64.81 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Yellow Quill 90-9's population grew by 32.00% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 50 to 66 people, a gain of 16 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Saskatchewan Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 16.80 years suggests a comparatively young population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (0.0%) 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.
Yellow Quill 90-9 has a population density of approximately 1.00 people per square kilometre.
Yellow Quill 90-9 covers a land area of approximately 64.81 km².
The median age of the population in Yellow Quill 90-9 is 16.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Yellow Quill 90-9 is Saulteaux.
The median household income in Yellow Quill 90-9 is $0, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Yellow Quill 90-9.
Buddhist is the predominant religion in Yellow Quill 90-9.
According to the 2021 Census, 100.0% of Yellow Quill 90-9's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
0.0% of Yellow Quill 90-9's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 66.7% of census families in Yellow Quill 90-9, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Yellow Quill 90-9, per the 2021 Census.
0.0% of Yellow Quill 90-9'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 Yellow Quill 90-9, 28.6% 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.