In March 2017 the band had a total registered population of 792 members, 166 of whom lived off reserve.
[1] Algonquins of Barriere Lake live primarily on the Indian reserve of Rapid Lake, also called Lac-Rapide and Kitiganik, located 121 km northwest of Maniwaki in Outaouais, Quebec.
[3] Algonquins of Barriere Lake are governed by a band council elected according to the Section 11 of the Indian Act.
For the 2016-2018 tenure, this council is composed of the chief Casey Ratt and six councillors.
[4] The band is affiliated with the tribal council Algonquin Nation Programs and Services Secretariat.