Demographics of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Overview
Population, 2021

266,141

7.7%
Population, 2016: 247,201
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 226.56
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 1174.7
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$54,700
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$45,960
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$104,000
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$87,400
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
61.9%
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Participation rate
67.8%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$393,600
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,528
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,210
Population
Population, 2021 266,141
Population, 2016 247,201
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 7.70%
Total private dwellings, 2021 115,619
Total private dwellings, 2016 107,098
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 8.00%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 107,052
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 98,565
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 8.60%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 227
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 1,175
National population rank, 2021 19
Province/territory population rank, 2021 1
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 260,955
Official languages 257,270
English 257,180
French 16,990
Non-official languages 68,685
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 212,515
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 203,595
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $54,700
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 203,700
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $45,960
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 184,960
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $50,280
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 153,025
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $49,240
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 181,965
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $10,100
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 20,775
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,860
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 58,275
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,720
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 212,510
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 72,435
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $65,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $74,800
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 62,510
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $18,000
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $28,440
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 83.60%
Employment income (%) 67.60%
Government transfers (%) 16.50%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.30%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.20%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.60%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 212,515
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 198,700
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $53,250
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 198,770
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $44,360
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 181,850
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $51,750
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 152,175
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $50,080
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 171,615
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $6,800
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 15,565
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $7,610
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 212,510
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 71,910
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $61,200
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $70,800
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 58,625
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $23,800
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $34,640
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 89.00%
Employment income (%) 72.00%
Government transfers (%) 11.00%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.10%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 107,055
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $104,000
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $87,400
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 31,630
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $54,450
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $45,920
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 75,420
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $124,800
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $104,900
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 70,545
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $125,400
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $105,000
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 26,335
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $119,300
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $98,900
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 30,510
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $150,600
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $125,300
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 11,130
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $76,800
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $68,400
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 46,745
Average total income in 2020 ($) $49,000
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $41,760
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 260,955
Canadian citizens 230,705
Canadian citizens aged under 18 51,375
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 179,330
Not Canadian citizens 30,250
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 107,055
Owner 69,520
Renter 37,530
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 107,055
Condominium 23,240
Not condominium 83,815
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 107,055
No bedrooms 740
1 bedroom 12,810
2 bedrooms 27,875
3 bedrooms 32,230
4 or more bedrooms 33,400
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 107,055
1 to 4 rooms 32,350
5 rooms 16,260
6 rooms 13,695
7 rooms 12,305
8 or more rooms 32,440
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 107,055
1960 or before 17,005
1961 to 1980 32,470
1981 to 1990 16,145
1991 to 2000 8,770
2001 to 2005 5,150
2006 to 2010 7,190
2011 to 2015 11,355
2016 to 2021 8,975
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 107,055
15 to 24 years 5,500
25 to 34 years 19,530
35 to 44 years 21,165
45 to 54 years 17,295
55 to 64 years 18,790
65 to 74 years 13,820
75 to 84 years 7,490
85 years and over 3,460
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 106,525
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 82,955
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 23,570
30% to less than 100% 21,535
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 69,500
% of owner households with a mortgage 64.10%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 14.10%
% in core housing need 4.30%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,470
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,528
Median value of dwellings ($) $376,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $393,600
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,150
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,210
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 212,515
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 30,330
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 182,190
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 140,690
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 11,570
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 129,120
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 212,515
No certificate, diploma or degree 27,535
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 62,820
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 122,155
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 56,965
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 16,635
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 6,400
Apprenticeship certificate 10,240
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 33,810
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,515
Bachelor’s degree or higher 65,195
Bachelor's degree 43,930
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 2,930
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,125
Master's degree 12,840
Earned doctorate 3,375
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 140,690
No certificate, diploma or degree 10,075
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 35,855
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 94,760
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 41,645
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 12,230
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 4,505
Apprenticeship certificate 7,720
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 25,130
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 4,285
Bachelor’s degree or higher 53,115
Bachelor's degree 35,325
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 2,235
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,815
Master's degree 11,060
Earned doctorate 2,685
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 212,515
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 90,355
Education 11,250
13. Education 11,250
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,925
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 380
50. Visual and performing arts 2,545
Humanities 5,610
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 410
23. English language and literature/letters 1,485
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,100
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 115
38. Philosophy and religious studies 475
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,160
54. History 750
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 110
Social and behavioural sciences and law 11,255
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 245
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 875
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,780
22. Legal professions and studies 1,870
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 215
42. Psychology 2,305
45. Social sciences 3,970
Business, management and public administration 25,635
30.16 Accounting and computer science 65
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,400
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 23,170
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,005
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,370
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 80
40. Physical sciences 1,515
41. Science technologies/technicians 420
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 4,925
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 3,905
25. Library science 400
27. Mathematics and statistics 500
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 115
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 23,310
04. Architecture and related services 785
14. Engineering 6,625
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 4,690
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 5,080
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 3,960
48. Precision production 2,165
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 3,715
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 3,010
03. Natural resources and conservation 710
Health and related fields 21,445
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 1,575
51. Health professions and related programs 19,180
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 50
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 650
Personal, protective and transportation services 6,030
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 3,830
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15
43. Security and protective services 1,110
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,070
Other 45
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 140,690
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 45,925
Education 7,475
13. Education 7,475
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,395
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 280
50. Visual and performing arts 2,110
Humanities 4,145
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 310
23. English language and literature/letters 1,145
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 865
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 75
38. Philosophy and religious studies 335
39. Theology and religious vocations 785
54. History 560
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 65
Social and behavioural sciences and law 9,135
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 205
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 790
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,345
22. Legal professions and studies 1,565
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 170
42. Psychology 1,765
45. Social sciences 3,295
Business, management and public administration 20,115
30.16 Accounting and computer science 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,890
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 18,170
Physical and life sciences and technologies 4,785
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,690
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 515
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 65
40. Physical sciences 1,245
41. Science technologies/technicians 270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 4,185
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 3,440
25. Library science 255
27. Mathematics and statistics 405
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 90
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 18,665
04. Architecture and related services 665
14. Engineering 5,595
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 3,780
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 3,980
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,955
48. Precision production 1,690
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,880
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 2,305
03. Natural resources and conservation 580
Health and related fields 16,315
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 1,195
51. Health professions and related programs 14,525
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 40
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 555
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,625
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 2,840
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 900
49. Transportation and materials moving 875
Other 35
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 212,515
In the labour force 144,115
Employed 131,550
Unemployed 12,570
Not in the labour force 68,395
Participation rate 67.80%
Employment rate 61.90%
Unemployment rate 8.70%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 212,515
Did not work 71,030
Worked 141,485
Worked full year full time 74,845
Worked part year and/or part time 66,635
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 144,115
Class of worker - not applicable 3,500
All classes of workers 140,620
Employee 123,425
Permanent position 100,285
Temporary position 23,145
Fixed term (1 year or more) 7,620
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 15,530
Self-employed 17,195
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 144,115
Occupation - not applicable 3,500
All occupations 140,620
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 1,230
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 22,005
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10,830
3 Health occupations 14,525
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 19,825
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 3,645
6 Sales and service occupations 36,310
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 23,965
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 3,360
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 4,930
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 144,115
Industry - not applicable 3,500
All industries 140,620
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,865
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 2,975
22 Utilities 960
23 Construction 11,220
31-33 Manufacturing 8,155
41 Wholesale trade 5,315
44-45 Retail trade 15,890
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 6,425
51 Information and cultural industries 2,445
52 Finance and insurance 4,235
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 2,290
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 9,950
55 Management of companies and enterprises 330
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 4,835
61 Educational services 14,400
62 Health care and social assistance 21,860
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 2,760
72 Accommodation and food services 10,270
81 Other services (except public administration) 6,830
91 Public administration 7,610
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 131,550
Worked at home 22,460
Worked outside Canada 305
No fixed workplace address 16,610
Usual place of work 92,180
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 92,180
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 84,075
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 4,800
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 2,620
Commute to a different province or territory 690
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 108,790
Car, truck or van 97,085
Car, truck or van - as a driver 89,880
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 7,200
Public transit 3,660
Walked 4,385
Bicycle 1,470
Other method 2,190
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 108,790
Less than 15 minutes 41,950
15 to 29 minutes 54,235
30 to 44 minutes 7,855
45 to 59 minutes 1,800
60 minutes and over 2,950
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 153,090
English 147,645
French 355
Non-official language 925
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 920
English and French 965
English and non-official language(s) 3,110
French and non-official language(s) 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 55
Multiple non-official languages 30
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 153,090
Official languages 150,855
English 150,290
French 565
Non-official languages 1,600
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 245,255
Non-movers 134,260
Movers 111,000
Non-migrants 64,365
Migrants 46,635
Internal migrants 30,325
Intraprovincial migrants 21,220
Interprovincial migrants 9,105
External migrants 16,310
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