Demographics in Saskatoon, SK
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Saskatoon?
topPopulation by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2021 | 266,145 | |
| Male population | 130,760 | 49.1% |
| Female population | 135,385 | 50.9% |
| Average age | 38.8 |
Male population 49.1%
Female population 50.9%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 48,690 | 18.3% |
| 15 to 24 | 34,855 | 13.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 41,870 | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 38,800 | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 | 30,150 | 11.3% |
| 55 to 64 | 31,290 | 11.8% |
| Over 65 | 40,475 | 15.2% |
Under 14 18.3%
15 to 24 13.1%
25 to 34 15.7%
35 to 44 14.6%
45 to 54 11.3%
55 to 64 11.8%
Over 65 15.2%
There are 266,145 residents in Saskatoon, with an average age of 38.8. Males make up 49.1% of the population, while females account for 50.9%. Locals under 14 years old represent the largest age group in Saskatoon (48,690 individuals), followed by those aged 25 to 34 (41,870 people).
What is the marital status of Saskatoon residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 99,615 | 45.8% |
| Common law | 20,260 | 9.3% |
| Single | 69,180 | 31.8% |
| Separated | 4,810 | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 13,055 | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 10,530 | 4.8% |
Married 45.8%
Common law 9.3%
Single 31.8%
Separated 2.2%
Divorced 6.0%
Widowed 4.8%
A total of 69,180 people in Saskatoon have never been married (which represents 31.8% of the population). Wedded people in Saskatoon (99,615 locals) account for 45.8% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 9.3% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 20,260 people).
What are the employment statistics in Saskatoon?
top| Unemployment rate | 8.7% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 1,230 | 0.9% |
| Business, finance and administration | 22,005 | 15.6% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 10,830 | 7.7% |
| Health | 14,525 | 10.3% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 19,825 | 14.1% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 3,645 | 2.6% |
| Sales and service | 36,310 | 25.8% |
| Trades and transport | 23,965 | 17.0% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 3,360 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 4,930 | 3.5% |
Management 0.9%
Business, finance and administration 15.6%
Natural and applied sciences 7.7%
Health 10.3%
Education, law, community and government services 14.1%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 2.6%
Sales and service 25.8%
Trades and transport 17.0%
Natural resources and agriculture 2.4%
Manufacturing and utilities 3.5%
Saskatoon has an unemployment rate of 8.7%. Regarding the most common jobs in Saskatoon, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (36,310 individuals), followed by those in Trades and transport (23,965 individuals) and Business, finance and administration (22,005 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Saskatoon?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 255,455 | 97.3% |
| French | 2,805 | 1.1% |
| English and French | 760 | 0.3% |
| Neither English nor French | 3,550 | 1.4% |
The majority of Saskatoon residents (that’s 97.3%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Saskatoon?
top| Median household income | $85,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $74,500 |
The median household income in Saskatoon is $85,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $74,500 per year.
How many households are there in Saskatoon?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 107,050 | |
| Owned households | 69,520 | 64.9% |
| Rented households | 37,530 | 35.1% |
Owned households 64.9%
Rented households 35.1%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.4 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 31,670 | 29.6% |
| 2 person | 35,800 | 33.4% |
| 3 person | 15,770 | 14.7% |
| 4 person | 14,395 | 13.4% |
| 5 person | 9,420 | 8.8% |
1 person 29.6%
2 person 33.4%
3 person 14.7%
4 person 13.4%
5 person 8.8%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 25,030 | 23.4% |
| 35 to 44 | 21,165 | 19.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 17,295 | 16.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18,790 | 17.6% |
| Over 65 | 24,770 | 23.1% |
Under 34 23.4%
35 to 44 19.8%
45 to 54 16.2%
55 to 64 17.6%
Over 65 23.1%
There is a total of 107,050 households in Saskatoon, 64.9% of which are owner-occupied and 35.1% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Saskatoon is 2.4 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (35,800 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (31,670 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is under 34 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Saskatoon, at 23.4%.
What are the housing characteristics in Saskatoon?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 6,845 | 6.4% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 10,160 | 9.5% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 13,860 | 13.0% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 18,610 | 17.4% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 16,145 | 15.1% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 8,765 | 8.2% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 12,340 | 11.5% |
| After 2011 | 20,330 | 19.0% |
Before 1945 6.4%
Between 1946 and 1960 9.5%
Between 1961 and 1970 13.0%
Between 1971 and 1980 17.4%
Between 1981 and 1990 15.1%
Between 1991 and 2000 8.2%
Between 2001 and 2010 11.5%
After 2011 19.0%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 740 | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 12,810 | 12.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27,875 | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32,230 | 30.1% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 33,400 | 31.2% |
No bedrooms 0.7%
1 bedroom 12.0%
2 bedrooms 26.0%
2 bedrooms 30.1%
4 or more bedroom 31.2%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 58,315 | 54.5% |
| Apartments | 4,720 | 4.4% |
| Attached homes | 43,625 | 40.8% |
| Movable homes | 380 | 0.4% |
Single-detached homes 54.5%
Apartments 4.4%
Attached homes 40.8%
Movable homes 0.4%
| Median home value | $376,000 | |
| Average home value | $393,600 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 77,095 | 72.0% |
| Major repairs | 4,480 | 4.2% |
| Minor repairs | 25,475 | 23.8% |
Regular maintenance 72.0%
Minor repairs 23.8%
Major repairs 4.2%
Single-detached houses account for 54.5% of the residential buildings in Saskatoon. Apartments make up 4.4% of the Saskatoon housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $376,000 and the average figure sits at $393,600. Of all the properties in Saskatoon, 4 or more bedrooms units include 33,400 (the highest share) and 3 bedrooms units have 32,230 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (72%) and minor repairs (23.8%).
What is the education level in Saskatoon?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 27,535 | 13.0% |
| High school diploma | 62,820 | 29.6% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 16,635 | 7.8% |
| College diploma | 33,810 | 15.9% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 6,515 | 3.1% |
| University degree | 65,195 | 30.7% |
No diploma 13.0%
High school diploma 29.6%
Apprenticeship diploma 7.8%
College diploma 15.9%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 3.1%
University degree 30.7%
Approximately 29.6% of the population in Saskatoon has a high school diploma (that’s 62,820 residents). Saskatoon locals holding a college diploma (33,810 people) account for 15.9% of the resident pool. Additionally, 30.7% of them hold a university degree (65,195 people).
What is the average commute time in Saskatoon?
top| Average commute time | 18 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 97,085 | 89.2% |
| By public transit | 3,660 | 3.4% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 5,855 | 5.4% |
| By other methods | 2,190 | 2.0% |
By car, truck or van 89.2%
By public transit 3.4%
By bicycle/by walking 5.4%
By other methods 2.0%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 84,075 | 91.2% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 7,420 | 8.0% |
| Commute to a different province | 690 | 0.8% |
Commute within the same municipality 91.2%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 8.0%
Commute to a different province 0.8%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 41,950 | 38.6% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 54,235 | 49.8% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 7,855 | 7.2% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 1,800 | 1.6% |
| More than 60 minutes | 2,950 | 2.7% |
Less than 15 minutes 38.6%
15 to 29 minutes 49.8%
30 to 44 minutes 7.2%
45 to 59 minutes 1.6%
More than 60 minutes 2.7%
Most employed people in Saskatoon (54,235 individuals) travel 15 to 29 min to get to work, followed by those who commute less than 15 min (41,950 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Saskatoon is 18 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Saskatoon locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2021).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.