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Demographics
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Total Population
246,376
Median Household Income
79,001
Total Visible Minorities
45,870
Median Age
35.8What is the Population of Saskatoon, SK?
At present, Saskatoon, SK has a population of 246,376 people. Overall, the population of Saskatoon, SK is growing at a rate of 1.68% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its populations grew by 24,130 people, an average growth rate of 2.17% per year from 2011 to 2016.
What is the Median Age of Saskatoon, SK?
Saskatoon, SK has a median age of 35 years old.
Age
The largest population of Saskatoon, SK is the age group between 25 and 29 years old, and the least populated age group is between 80 and 84 years old. 68.48% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 26.26% make up the younger population which will be a part of labour force in less than 2 decades.
Gender
Overall, women outnumber men by 5090 people. The 5 to 9 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 455 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 25 to 29 years old, comprising 8.83 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 46.44 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Saskatoon, SK as married couples usually bring in larger incomes, higher net worth and gains on average. They also help boost the community's liveliness and labour force, as they are most likely to bear children and create the best economic conditions for them. Furthermore, this group also spends more compared to most of their counterparts.
Aboriginal Identification
The largest aboriginal population are that of the First Nations, making up 53.54 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 12,255 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis. persons with Registered or Treaty Indian status but are not First Nations, Métis or Inuit follows with 0.67% of the total Aboriginal population in Saskatoon, SK.
Household Income
With a population at 314,769 people, most inhabitants at Saskatoon, SK are above the low income cut-off, or the income a person must earn to be considered to be part of the low income group. Majority are also above the 2,016 national median income of $79,001 per year.
Knowledge Of Official Language
Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 91.91 per cent of the population.
Median Household Income
In Saskatoon, SK, the median household income is $79,001 per year. The median household income in Saskatoon, SK is greater than the national household median income in 2015.
Period Of Immigration
The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was 2011 to 2016, where 17,995 people surveyed called Canada their new home.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the South Asian, making up 29.07 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Filipino, making up 10,870 people.Following Filipino is Chinese that is 16.73 per cent of the visible minority population.
Labour Force
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Unemployment Rate
Overall, the unemployment rate in Saskatoon, SK is declining at a rate of 0.03% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its unemployment rates grew by 1.1%, an average growth rate of 0.22% per year from 2011 to 2016. A growing unemployment rate signals that there is a higher level of competition between job applicants so obtaining a job becomes more difficult.
Participation Rate
Overall, the participation rate in Saskatoon, SK is growing at a rate of 0.09% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its participation rates declined by 1.1%, an average growth rate of -0.22% per year from 2011 to 2016. A decrease in participation rate means the proportion of the working population in Saskatoon, SK is lower than in the past.
Employment Rate
Overall, the employment rate in Saskatoon, SK is growing at a rate of 0.09% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its employment rates declined by 1.8%, an average decline rate of 0.36% per year from 2011 to 2016. Further decrease in employment rates signals a negative economic condition in the community with job seekers not finding employment.
Taxation
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Quality of Life
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Average Rainfall
Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of July when it rains an average of 67 mm. This is 23.07% of the annual rain experienced in Saskatoon, SK. The month of June is also rainy with an average rainfall of 62.8 mm. Following June is August, when 48.6 mm is the average rainfall.
Average Snowfall
Wrap up in layers in the month of December when snow builds up tp an average of 14.0 centimetres. This is 19.07% of the annual snowfall experienced in Saskatoon, SK. The month of Janurary is also snowy with an average snowfall of 13.0 cm. Following Janurary is November, when 12.1 cm is the average snowfall.
Average Temperature
It is coldest in Saskatoon, SK in January when temperature drops to -18.3 °C and warmest in the month of July when it hits 25.7 °C. It will be a good idea to always check temperatures and the weather around August when temperatures are more fickle that it changed by 12.6 °C in the same month in 2016. Temperatures are most stable in Saskatoon, SK in the month of November.
Real Estate
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33.41 per cent, which is majority of homes in Saskatoon, SK, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk before 1960, where 18,295 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 15,905 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
31.4%, which is majority of homes in Saskatoon, SK, have 4 or more bedrooms. Homes with three bedrooms are also very popular, with 30,690 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 25.09 per cent of dwellings.
Transportation
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80.45%Time Leaving For Work
Majority of commuters in Saskatoon, SK leave their homes from 7:00am to 7:59am, saying that it's enough time to get to work. The second most popular time to head to work, with 21.45% of respondents, is from 8:00am to 8:59am. However, 19475 of commuters still prefer to leave from 6:00am to 6:59am.
Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 98,390 respondents in Saskatoon, SK, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 6.16% of respondents say that they prefer driving alone in a private car, truck, or van. The third most popular means of transportation is taking the public transit, which includes buses, subways among other things with 6,225 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Saskatoon, SK have have completed a high school education. With 57,420 people, it is what most people in Saskatoon, SK completed. Coming in second, 32.12% of inhabitants say they have completed a university degree. The third largest group are people who have not completed any certificate, with 28,450 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Business, Management & Public Administration with 23,060 people practicing it in Saskatoon, SK. Engineering & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 19.13% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Health & related fields, with 19,745 people responding that it is their line of work. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is expected to be a growing industry, however, Department of Finance confirms that Canada is lagging behind other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of STEM graduates. Saskatoon, SK has 30,400 people or 27.3% of workers in STEM industries.
Location Of Study
Majority of the population, which is around 82.96% of residents received their schooling from Canada. Another country where most residents received their schooling is another country not listed here, making up 7,805 people. At 4.05 per cent, those who received their education from the Philippines is the third largest group.
Utilities
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Companies
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Economy
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