Demographics of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Overview
Population, 2021

33,665

-0.7%
Population, 2016: 33,910
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 65.81
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 511.5
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$51,500
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$43,440
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$90,800
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$76,700
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
55.7%
Unemployment rate
9.5%
Participation rate
61.6%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$277,200
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,174
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$987
Population
Population, 2021 33,665
Population, 2016 33,910
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 -0.70%
Total private dwellings, 2021 16,143
Total private dwellings, 2016 15,875
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 1.70%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 14,719
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 14,558
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 1.10%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 66
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 512
National population rank, 2021 141
Province/territory population rank, 2021 4
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 32,950
Official languages 32,765
English 32,755
French 1,765
Non-official languages 3,825
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 26,990
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 25,945
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $51,500
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 25,970
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $43,440
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 23,245
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $46,320
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 18,000
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $47,320
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 23,450
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $11,060
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 2,690
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,880
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 6,085
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,770
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 26,990
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,550
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $62,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $69,900
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 7,185
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $20,000
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $29,760
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 80.60%
Employment income (%) 63.70%
Government transfers (%) 19.40%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.40%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 4.80%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.00%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 26,990
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 25,380
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $49,920
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 25,390
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $42,040
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 22,885
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $47,120
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 17,865
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $48,560
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 22,215
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,460
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,175
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $7,460
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 26,990
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,410
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $60,000
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $67,100
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 6,660
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $25,800
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $36,480
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 85.20%
Employment income (%) 68.60%
Government transfers (%) 14.80%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.30%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 14,720
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $90,800
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $76,700
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 5,085
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $47,800
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $40,800
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 9,635
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $113,500
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $95,600
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 9,185
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $113,300
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $95,300
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 3,900
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $106,200
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $88,800
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 3,430
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $145,000
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $120,600
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 1,605
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $68,000
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $61,000
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 6,440
Average total income in 2020 ($) $45,960
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $39,280
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 32,950
Canadian citizens 30,780
Canadian citizens aged under 18 6,820
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 23,965
Not Canadian citizens 2,165
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 14,715
Owner 9,975
Renter 4,740
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 14,715
Condominium 1,065
Not condominium 13,650
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 14,715
No bedrooms 85
1 bedroom 1,720
2 bedrooms 3,545
3 bedrooms 4,885
4 or more bedrooms 4,490
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 14,715
1 to 4 rooms 3,520
5 rooms 2,170
6 rooms 1,960
7 rooms 2,075
8 or more rooms 4,995
Average number of rooms per dwelling 7
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 14,715
1960 or before 5,525
1961 to 1980 5,320
1981 to 1990 1,325
1991 to 2000 560
2001 to 2005 345
2006 to 2010 640
2011 to 2015 565
2016 to 2021 440
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 14,715
15 to 24 years 640
25 to 34 years 2,015
35 to 44 years 2,565
45 to 54 years 2,130
55 to 64 years 2,875
65 to 74 years 2,515
75 to 84 years 1,320
85 years and over 665
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 14,680
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 12,040
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 2,640
30% to less than 100% 2,415
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 9,970
% of owner households with a mortgage 59.00%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 9.90%
% in core housing need 2.80%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,030
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,174
Median value of dwellings ($) $250,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $277,200
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $910
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $987
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 26,990
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 5,605
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 21,385
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 16,730
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 2,090
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 14,640
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 26,985
No certificate, diploma or degree 4,925
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 9,220
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,840
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 8,650
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,955
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 1,135
Apprenticeship certificate 1,820
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,920
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 785
Bachelor’s degree or higher 4,195
Bachelor's degree 3,125
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 235
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 95
Master's degree 660
Earned doctorate 75
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 16,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,790
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 5,560
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 9,375
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,160
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,040
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 770
Apprenticeship certificate 1,270
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 3,665
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 455
Bachelor’s degree or higher 3,220
Bachelor's degree 2,390
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 140
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 85
Master's degree 550
Earned doctorate 55
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 26,985
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 14,145
Education 1,290
13. Education 1,290
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 235
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 35
50. Visual and performing arts 200
Humanities 420
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 25
23. English language and literature/letters 40
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 90
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 50
39. Theology and religious vocations 160
54. History 45
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 850
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 130
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 215
22. Legal professions and studies 75
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 15
42. Psychology 170
45. Social sciences 230
Business, management and public administration 2,775
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 265
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,505
Physical and life sciences and technologies 210
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 70
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 30
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 55
41. Science technologies/technicians 50
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 315
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 235
25. Library science 20
27. Mathematics and statistics 55
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 10
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 2,955
04. Architecture and related services 55
14. Engineering 330
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 690
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 800
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 700
48. Precision production 385
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 300
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 240
03. Natural resources and conservation 55
Health and related fields 2,315
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 165
51. Health professions and related programs 2,090
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 60
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,170
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 755
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 25
43. Security and protective services 170
49. Transportation and materials moving 220
Other 0
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 16,730
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 7,350
Education 815
13. Education 815
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 160
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 15
50. Visual and performing arts 140
Humanities 295
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 25
23. English language and literature/letters 25
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 60
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 35
39. Theology and religious vocations 100
54. History 40
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 665
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 100
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 175
22. Legal professions and studies 60
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 10
42. Psychology 115
45. Social sciences 190
Business, management and public administration 2,195
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 190
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,000
Physical and life sciences and technologies 155
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 45
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 35
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 45
41. Science technologies/technicians 25
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 245
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 200
25. Library science 15
27. Mathematics and statistics 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 10
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 2,105
04. Architecture and related services 40
14. Engineering 225
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 510
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 565
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 505
48. Precision production 255
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 210
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 170
03. Natural resources and conservation 40
Health and related fields 1,665
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 140
51. Health professions and related programs 1,465
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 60
Personal, protective and transportation services 875
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 560
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 20
43. Security and protective services 140
49. Transportation and materials moving 155
Other 0
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 26,985
In the labour force 16,610
Employed 15,035
Unemployed 1,575
Not in the labour force 10,385
Participation rate 61.60%
Employment rate 55.70%
Unemployment rate 9.50%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 26,985
Did not work 10,580
Worked 16,400
Worked full year full time 8,745
Worked part year and/or part time 7,655
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 16,605
Class of worker - not applicable 490
All classes of workers 16,115
Employee 14,170
Permanent position 11,855
Temporary position 2,315
Fixed term (1 year or more) 650
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 1,665
Self-employed 1,940
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 16,605
Occupation - not applicable 490
All occupations 16,115
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 80
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,035
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 655
3 Health occupations 1,575
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 2,145
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 310
6 Sales and service occupations 4,645
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 3,390
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 700
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 580
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 16,605
Industry - not applicable 490
All industries 16,115
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 535
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 475
22 Utilities 150
23 Construction 1,305
31-33 Manufacturing 755
41 Wholesale trade 425
44-45 Retail trade 2,055
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 990
51 Information and cultural industries 185
52 Finance and insurance 465
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 225
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 475
55 Management of companies and enterprises 20
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 575
61 Educational services 1,295
62 Health care and social assistance 2,590
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 385
72 Accommodation and food services 1,350
81 Other services (except public administration) 790
91 Public administration 1,070
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 15,030
Worked at home 1,580
Worked outside Canada 15
No fixed workplace address 2,055
Usual place of work 11,380
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 11,380
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 9,270
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 580
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 1,455
Commute to a different province or territory 75
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 13,440
Car, truck or van 12,385
Car, truck or van - as a driver 11,615
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 775
Public transit 100
Walked 675
Bicycle 80
Other method 190
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 13,440
Less than 15 minutes 8,775
15 to 29 minutes 2,930
30 to 44 minutes 545
45 to 59 minutes 650
60 minutes and over 540
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 17,655
English 17,275
French 40
Non-official language 20
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 20
English and French 165
English and non-official language(s) 130
French and non-official language(s) 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 0
Multiple non-official languages 0
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 17,655
Official languages 17,530
English 17,455
French 75
Non-official languages 45
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 31,285
Non-movers 18,770
Movers 12,515
Non-migrants 6,625
Migrants 5,890
Internal migrants 4,730
Intraprovincial migrants 3,235
Interprovincial migrants 1,490
External migrants 1,155
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