Demographics of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Overview
Population, 2021

37,756

5.1%
Population, 2016: 35,926
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 67.17
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 562.1
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$49,280
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$42,560
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$91,600
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$79,100
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
54.4%
Unemployment rate
11.5%
Participation rate
61.5%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$270,800
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,257
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,010
Population
Population, 2021 37,756
Population, 2016 35,926
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 5.10%
Total private dwellings, 2021 15,490
Total private dwellings, 2016 15,173
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 2.10%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 14,308
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 13,847
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 3.30%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 67
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 562
National population rank, 2021 132
Province/territory population rank, 2021 3
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 36,105
Official languages 35,930
English 35,895
French 2,630
Non-official languages 7,035
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,980
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 26,590
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $49,280
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 26,590
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $42,560
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 22,400
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $44,760
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 18,290
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $44,840
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 24,330
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $12,630
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 3,130
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $7,670
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,325
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $9,360
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,975
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,515
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $58,800
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $65,000
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 7,135
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $18,600
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $29,560
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 76.60%
Employment income (%) 62.60%
Government transfers (%) 23.50%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.80%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 6.90%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 6.00%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,980
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 25,965
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $46,160
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 25,970
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $39,640
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 22,035
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $45,080
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 18,155
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $45,360
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 23,120
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,890
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 2,585
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,380
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,975
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 8,435
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $54,800
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $61,950
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 6,585
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $24,800
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $34,320
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 82.80%
Employment income (%) 68.80%
Government transfers (%) 17.20%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.80%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 14,305
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $91,600
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $79,100
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 4,190
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $49,520
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $42,600
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 10,120
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $108,900
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $94,200
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 9,580
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $107,700
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $92,900
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 3,150
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $107,100
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $90,300
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 3,420
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $140,800
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $119,700
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 2,705
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $68,600
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $63,350
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 6,165
Average total income in 2020 ($) $45,080
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $39,160
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 36,105
Canadian citizens 33,835
Canadian citizens aged under 18 9,200
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 24,630
Not Canadian citizens 2,270
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 14,305
Owner 8,480
Renter 5,830
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 14,305
Condominium 1,365
Not condominium 12,940
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 14,305
No bedrooms 45
1 bedroom 1,520
2 bedrooms 3,780
3 bedrooms 4,185
4 or more bedrooms 4,775
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 14,305
1 to 4 rooms 3,570
5 rooms 2,300
6 rooms 2,035
7 rooms 1,720
8 or more rooms 4,690
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 14,305
1960 or before 3,465
1961 to 1980 5,310
1981 to 1990 2,160
1991 to 2000 1,205
2001 to 2005 430
2006 to 2010 650
2011 to 2015 685
2016 to 2021 405
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 14,305
15 to 24 years 655
25 to 34 years 2,520
35 to 44 years 2,680
45 to 54 years 2,220
55 to 64 years 2,490
65 to 74 years 2,045
75 to 84 years 1,200
85 years and over 500
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 14,260
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 11,615
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 2,645
30% to less than 100% 2,460
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 8,475
% of owner households with a mortgage 62.40%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 9.80%
% in core housing need 3.30%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,130
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,257
Median value of dwellings ($) $250,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $270,800
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $950
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,010
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,975
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 6,330
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 21,645
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 17,570
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 2,585
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 14,980
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 27,980
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,790
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 9,645
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,540
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 8,085
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,435
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 1,090
Apprenticeship certificate 1,345
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,715
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 940
Bachelor’s degree or higher 4,455
Bachelor's degree 3,295
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 290
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 150
Master's degree 640
Earned doctorate 90
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 17,570
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,260
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 5,990
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 9,315
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,830
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,790
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 795
Apprenticeship certificate 990
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 3,380
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 665
Bachelor’s degree or higher 3,485
Bachelor's degree 2,595
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 205
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 125
Master's degree 495
Earned doctorate 70
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 27,975
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 15,435
Education 1,325
13. Education 1,325
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 185
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
50. Visual and performing arts 185
Humanities 340
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 15
23. English language and literature/letters 60
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 60
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 30
39. Theology and religious vocations 110
54. History 55
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,060
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 70
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 90
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 315
22. Legal professions and studies 155
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 0
42. Psychology 120
45. Social sciences 300
Business, management and public administration 2,735
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 530
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,195
Physical and life sciences and technologies 195
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 95
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 35
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 40
41. Science technologies/technicians 25
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 300
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 280
25. Library science 10
27. Mathematics and statistics 10
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 2,135
04. Architecture and related services 0
14. Engineering 240
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 380
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 700
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 590
48. Precision production 230
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 375
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 130
03. Natural resources and conservation 245
Health and related fields 2,580
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 100
51. Health professions and related programs 2,440
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 45
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,315
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 570
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 555
49. Transportation and materials moving 185
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 17,565
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 8,250
Education 855
13. Education 855
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 150
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
50. Visual and performing arts 145
Humanities 245
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
23. English language and literature/letters 45
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 55
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 25
39. Theology and religious vocations 65
54. History 45
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 835
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 70
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 70
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 265
22. Legal professions and studies 120
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 0
42. Psychology 100
45. Social sciences 210
Business, management and public administration 2,035
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 455
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,585
Physical and life sciences and technologies 145
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 65
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 25
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 25
41. Science technologies/technicians 25
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 260
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 240
25. Library science 10
27. Mathematics and statistics 0
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 0
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 1,535
04. Architecture and related services 0
14. Engineering 195
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 245
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 530
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 410
48. Precision production 150
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 250
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 100
03. Natural resources and conservation 150
Health and related fields 1,940
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 55
51. Health professions and related programs 1,840
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 0
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 40
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,060
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 470
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 445
49. Transportation and materials moving 150
Other 0
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 27,980
In the labour force 17,205
Employed 15,230
Unemployed 1,975
Not in the labour force 10,775
Participation rate 61.50%
Employment rate 54.40%
Unemployment rate 11.50%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 27,975
Did not work 11,540
Worked 16,440
Worked full year full time 8,820
Worked part year and/or part time 7,625
Average weeks worked in reference year 41
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 17,200
Class of worker - not applicable 620
All classes of workers 16,580
Employee 15,130
Permanent position 12,295
Temporary position 2,835
Fixed term (1 year or more) 730
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 2,105
Self-employed 1,455
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 17,200
Occupation - not applicable 620
All occupations 16,580
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 105
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,205
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 525
3 Health occupations 1,930
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 3,430
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 195
6 Sales and service occupations 4,785
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,720
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 400
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 285
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 17,200
Industry - not applicable 620
All industries 16,580
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 240
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 275
22 Utilities 110
23 Construction 1,110
31-33 Manufacturing 230
41 Wholesale trade 390
44-45 Retail trade 2,415
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 480
51 Information and cultural industries 165
52 Finance and insurance 375
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 200
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 490
55 Management of companies and enterprises 10
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 505
61 Educational services 1,465
62 Health care and social assistance 3,370
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 355
72 Accommodation and food services 1,370
81 Other services (except public administration) 940
91 Public administration 2,085
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 15,225
Worked at home 1,120
Worked outside Canada 20
No fixed workplace address 2,130
Usual place of work 11,960
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 11,960
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 9,945
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 1,035
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 765
Commute to a different province or territory 205
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 14,085
Car, truck or van 12,935
Car, truck or van - as a driver 11,875
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 1,060
Public transit 240
Walked 525
Bicycle 55
Other method 340
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 14,085
Less than 15 minutes 9,795
15 to 29 minutes 2,780
30 to 44 minutes 650
45 to 59 minutes 250
60 minutes and over 610
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 18,285
English 17,785
French 55
Non-official language 10
Indigenous 10
Non-Indigenous 0
English and French 135
English and non-official language(s) 295
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 18,285
Official languages 18,150
English 18,055
French 95
Non-official languages 75
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 33,460
Non-movers 18,090
Movers 15,370
Non-migrants 8,275
Migrants 7,095
Internal migrants 5,805
Intraprovincial migrants 4,935
Interprovincial migrants 870
External migrants 1,290
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