Demographics of Saskatchewan

Overview
Population, 2021

1,132,505

3.1%
Population, 2016: 1,098,352
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 577060.4
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 2
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$53,050
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$44,680
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$99,800
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$84,100
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
59.9%
Unemployment rate
8.4%
Participation rate
65.4%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$324,400
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,296
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,095
Population
Population, 2021 1,132,505
Population, 2016 1,098,352
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 3.10%
Total private dwellings, 2021 513,725
Total private dwellings, 2016 495,582
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 3.70%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 449,581
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 432,622
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 3.90%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 577,060
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 2
National population rank, 2021 0
Province/territory population rank, 2021 0
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 1,103,200
Official languages 1,095,170
English 1,094,790
French 52,065
Non-official languages 209,395
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 882,760
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 845,425
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $53,050
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 845,965
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $44,680
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 757,585
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $48,680
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 622,690
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $47,360
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 751,480
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $10,650
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 83,595
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $7,330
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 213,970
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $9,000
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 882,760
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 301,310
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $62,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $70,100
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 237,965
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $19,000
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $29,120
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 82.20%
Employment income (%) 65.80%
Government transfers (%) 17.80%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.40%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.00%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.30%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 882,760
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 826,385
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $51,350
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 826,660
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $42,960
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 746,260
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $49,600
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 619,710
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $48,320
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 712,110
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $7,580
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 68,920
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,030
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 882,760
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 299,100
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $58,800
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $67,100
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 222,840
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $24,400
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $34,880
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 87.20%
Employment income (%) 70.60%
Government transfers (%) 12.70%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.30%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 449,580
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $99,800
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $84,100
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 129,935
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $53,300
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $44,680
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 319,645
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $118,700
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $100,100
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 306,600
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $118,600
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $99,800
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 125,115
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $111,000
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $92,300
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 125,520
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $145,000
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $121,200
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 47,570
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $73,100
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $65,900
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 171,095
Average total income in 2020 ($) $49,640
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $41,960
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 1,103,200
Canadian citizens 1,021,630
Canadian citizens aged under 18 246,480
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 775,150
Not Canadian citizens 81,575
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 449,585
Owner 317,655
Renter 118,590
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 13,335
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 449,585
Condominium 49,490
Not condominium 400,095
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 449,585
No bedrooms 1,945
1 bedroom 41,900
2 bedrooms 103,860
3 bedrooms 150,360
4 or more bedrooms 151,520
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 449,585
1 to 4 rooms 105,050
5 rooms 70,620
6 rooms 66,100
7 rooms 59,535
8 or more rooms 148,270
Average number of rooms per dwelling 7
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 449,585
1960 or before 95,405
1961 to 1980 147,720
1981 to 1990 61,990
1991 to 2000 35,005
2001 to 2005 18,130
2006 to 2010 27,525
2011 to 2015 37,840
2016 to 2021 25,970
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 449,585
15 to 24 years 17,560
25 to 34 years 68,760
35 to 44 years 82,625
45 to 54 years 72,290
55 to 64 years 85,955
65 to 74 years 69,235
75 to 84 years 37,545
85 years and over 15,605
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample data 414,315
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 342,875
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 71,445
30% to less than 100% 65,430
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 298,500
% of owner households with a mortgage 57.90%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 11.10%
% in core housing need 5.70%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,110
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,296
Median value of dwellings ($) $300,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $324,400
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,030
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,095
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 882,760
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 177,330
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 705,430
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 566,615
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 70,485
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 496,130
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 882,760
No certificate, diploma or degree 159,815
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 284,345
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 438,600
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 257,350
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 84,485
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 32,710
Apprenticeship certificate 51,775
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 143,610
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 29,260
Bachelor’s degree or higher 181,255
Bachelor's degree 130,060
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 8,890
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,205
Master's degree 31,315
Earned doctorate 5,790
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 566,615
No certificate, diploma or degree 61,380
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 171,565
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 333,670
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 187,510
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 61,810
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 23,150
Apprenticeship certificate 38,660
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 106,680
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 19,025
Bachelor’s degree or higher 146,160
Bachelor's degree 103,950
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,745
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 4,300
Master's degree 26,715
Earned doctorate 4,455
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 882,760
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 444,160
Education 41,855
13. Education 41,855
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 8,250
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,135
50. Visual and performing arts 7,115
Humanities 16,710
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1,080
23. English language and literature/letters 3,555
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3,575
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 315
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,355
39. Theology and religious vocations 4,520
54. History 2,015
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 290
Social and behavioural sciences and law 33,210
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 830
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,930
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,185
22. Legal professions and studies 5,120
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 590
42. Psychology 6,215
45. Social sciences 10,330
Business, management and public administration 92,220
30.16 Accounting and computer science 165
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,905
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 82,150
Physical and life sciences and technologies 13,015
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 6,320
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,960
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 150
40. Physical sciences 3,390
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,195
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 14,360
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 11,735
25. Library science 950
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,435
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 235
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 94,645
04. Architecture and related services 1,710
14. Engineering 15,975
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 18,400
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 24,630
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 21,790
48. Precision production 12,130
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 18,995
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 15,775
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,220
Health and related fields 77,105
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 4,765
51. Health professions and related programs 70,660
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 150
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 1,535
Personal, protective and transportation services 28,170
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 17,195
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 35
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 100
43. Security and protective services 5,415
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,425
Other 70
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 566,615
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 232,940
Education 27,555
13. Education 27,555
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,520
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 775
50. Visual and performing arts 5,740
Humanities 12,145
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 825
23. English language and literature/letters 2,665
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,815
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 220
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,010
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,930
54. History 1,490
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 190
Social and behavioural sciences and law 26,915
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 725
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,545
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,850
22. Legal professions and studies 4,075
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 460
42. Psychology 4,770
45. Social sciences 8,490
Business, management and public administration 72,350
30.16 Accounting and computer science 145
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,740
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 64,470
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10,095
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,900
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,530
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 125
40. Physical sciences 2,740
41. Science technologies/technicians 795
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12,025
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 10,205
25. Library science 655
27. Mathematics and statistics 980
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 190
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 72,215
04. Architecture and related services 1,350
14. Engineering 13,255
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 14,385
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 18,380
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 15,630
48. Precision production 9,210
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 14,555
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 11,965
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,590
Health and related fields 57,430
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 3,605
51. Health professions and related programs 52,460
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 100
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 1,265
Personal, protective and transportation services 21,820
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 12,955
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 45
43. Security and protective services 4,425
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,360
Other 45
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 882,760
In the labour force 577,510
Employed 528,900
Unemployed 48,605
Not in the labour force 305,250
Participation rate 65.40%
Employment rate 59.90%
Unemployment rate 8.40%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 882,760
Did not work 312,775
Worked 569,980
Worked full year full time 313,995
Worked part year and/or part time 255,980
Average weeks worked in reference year 42
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 577,505
Class of worker - not applicable 14,000
All classes of workers 563,505
Employee 469,850
Permanent position 383,850
Temporary position 86,000
Fixed term (1 year or more) 24,010
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 61,985
Self-employed 93,655
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 577,505
Occupation - not applicable 14,000
All occupations 563,505
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 5,305
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 82,325
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 30,545
3 Health occupations 49,765
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 71,380
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 11,145
6 Sales and service occupations 133,655
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 105,470
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 54,755
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 19,165
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 577,505
Industry - not applicable 14,000
All industries 563,505
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 48,750
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 18,555
22 Utilities 5,855
23 Construction 44,130
31-33 Manufacturing 26,200
41 Wholesale trade 19,815
44-45 Retail trade 61,480
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,225
51 Information and cultural industries 8,130
52 Finance and insurance 19,600
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 7,195
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 26,670
55 Management of companies and enterprises 785
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 17,545
61 Educational services 46,205
62 Health care and social assistance 80,465
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 10,150
72 Accommodation and food services 32,705
81 Other services (except public administration) 25,825
91 Public administration 39,210
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 528,900
Worked at home 97,525
Worked outside Canada 755
No fixed workplace address 71,095
Usual place of work 359,530
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 359,530
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 245,520
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 78,380
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 26,900
Commute to a different province or territory 8,735
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 430,625
Car, truck or van 389,035
Car, truck or van - as a driver 364,190
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 24,850
Public transit 7,935
Walked 22,105
Bicycle 3,045
Other method 8,505
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 430,625
Less than 15 minutes 202,860
15 to 29 minutes 152,070
30 to 44 minutes 42,705
45 to 59 minutes 14,775
60 minutes and over 18,210
Language of Work
Total - All languages used at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data 615,785
English 597,140
French 1,205
Non-official language 2,200
Indigenous 250
Non-Indigenous 1,950
English and French 3,715
English and non-official language(s) 11,275
French and non-official language(s) 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 180
Multiple non-official languages 70
Total - Language used most often at work for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020, in private households, 2021 Census - 25% sample data 615,785
Official languages 608,585
English 606,550
French 2,035
Non-official languages 4,495
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 1,034,525
Non-movers 640,040
Movers 394,480
Non-migrants 180,065
Migrants 214,415
Internal migrants 172,905
Intraprovincial migrants 134,460
Interprovincial migrants 38,445
External migrants 41,505
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