The population was 116 as of the 2000 census,[4] primarily in the community of Waskish (pronounced was'kish).

It is the location of Big Bog State Recreation Area.

Nearby is the Big Bog State Recreation Area and Upper Red Lake.

41.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 12.8% of families and 26.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 77.8% of under eighteens and 5.7% of those over 64.