Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Bengough has a population of around 332 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Bengough has decreased by ▼ 0.00%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 332 | 332 | -0.00% |
2026 Population Projection
Bengough's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 332 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Bengough Population Trend & Context
Bengough had a 2021 census population of 332 — an increase of 0 (▲ 0.00%) people from the 332 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has remained relatively stable over this period, reflecting broader trends in mid-sized Saskatchewan towns. The town's median age of 56.4 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.
Population By Genders
The male population of Bengough is around 165 while the female population is around 165.
Of the 332 total population in Bengough, the largest gender is female with around 165 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 165 | 165 | -0.00% |
Is Bengough a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Bengough compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Saskatchewan, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Bengough Population Compared to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Bengough compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Bengough | Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,800 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 56.4 | 38.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1.8% | 23.2% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Bengough has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 10.60% of the total population. The town median age is 56.40.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
Broader Age Groups
If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 53.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 33.30% and 13.60%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Bengough are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 51.50% | 54.50% | 53.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 25.00% | 20.00% | 45.00% |
| 65 years and over | 30.30% | 36.40% | 33.30% |
| 0 to 14 years | 15.20% | 12.10% | 13.60% |
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Population of Bengough by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Bengough is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Bengough is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Bengough are English, which accounts for 23.44% of the total population, followed by Canadian (21.88%), Norwegian (20.31%), Scottish (17.19%), and German (15.63%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Bengough include Irish, French, Ukrainian, Welsh, and Swedish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 25.00% | 17.24% | 23.44% |
| Canadian | 25.00% | 20.69% | 21.88% |
| Norwegian | 19.44% | 20.69% | 20.31% |
| Scottish | 11.11% | 24.14% | 17.19% |
| German | 13.89% | 17.24% | 15.63% |
| Irish | 8.33% | 17.24% | 10.94% |
| French | 5.56% | 10.34% | 6.25% |
| Ukrainian | 5.56% | 6.90% | 6.25% |
| Welsh | 5.56% | 6.90% | 4.69% |
| Swedish | 5.56% | 0.00% | 4.69% |
Indigenous Identity in Bengough
About 6.25% of Bengough's population (20 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 93.75% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 0 people (0.00% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Bengough's population profile.
About 0.0% of Bengough's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Bengough's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
98.4% of Bengough's residents (315 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 12.5% are second generation, and 84.4% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 155 of Bengough's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 21.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 20.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.30%, 2.85%, and 1.45%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 75 | 21.45% |
| 1 person | 70 | 20.00% |
| 3 persons | 15 | 4.30% |
| 4 persons | 10 | 2.85% |
| 5 or more persons | 5 | 1.45% |
Family and Household Structure in Bengough
Of census families in Bengough, 80.0% are couple families and 20.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.5 people.
40.0% of households in Bengough are one-person households, 48.6% are couple-family households, 11.4% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 70 | 40.0% |
| Couple-family households | 85 | 48.6% |
| One-parent-family households | 20 | 11.4% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Bengough
Analyzing income distribution in Bengough can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Bengough is $31,200.
A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.
Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Bengough population or around 40 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and Under $10,000 with around 30 and 25 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Bengough's median household income is $54,800, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Bengough's median household income is 29,200 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.
Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Bengough
This data sheds light on the distribution of Bengough residents across educational milestones.
Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
54.80% or most of the Bengough population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.70% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 50 | 40 | 85 | 54.80% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 25 | 25 | 45 | 29.00% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 10 | 0 | 15 | 9.70% |
Below national average 0.0% of Bengough's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Bengough
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Bengough. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Bengough is at 0.00% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 52.73% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.00% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Bengough, 32.1% worked full year full time in the reference year, 25.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 42.9% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 90 | 32.1% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 70 | 25.0% |
| Did not work | 120 | 42.9% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Bengough's population (around 63.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 15 men and 20 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 15 | 20 | 35 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Bengough industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Bengough is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Bengough has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (17%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 13%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 10%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 25 | 0 | 17% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 15 | 0 | 13% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 15 | 10% |
| Retail trade | 0 | 10 | 7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 10 | 7% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 0 | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 10 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Bengough residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Bengough: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (13%), Health care and social assistance (10%)
Top occupation categories in Bengough: Sales and service occupations (30%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (17%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (13%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 55 | 60 | 115 | 76.70% |
| No fixed workplace address | 15 | 10 | 25 | 16.70% |
| Worked at home | 10 | 0 | 10 | 6.70% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Bengough residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.
The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Bengough residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Bengough spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 42.90% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 17.90% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 17.90% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 14.30% |
| 60 minutes and over | 7.10% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Bengough shed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.
Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Bengough's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.
English is the most spoken official language in Bengough. About 330 people living in the town speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 330 |
| French | 5 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 1.5% of Bengough's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 98.5% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 330 | 98.5% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 5 | 1.5% |
| Neither English nor French | 0 | 0.0% |
Mother Tongue & Home Language
Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 97.0% | 100.0% |
| French | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Non-official languages | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Religion
Bengough is predominantly Christian. About 175 of its population is Christian (80 males and 95 females).
The second largest religion in the town is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 54.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Bengough
Hospitals
Parks
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Community Centres
Green Spaces in Bengough
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Bengough Regional Park | Parks | 40.1 ha |
| Bengough Regional Park | Parks | 2.6 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bengough
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Bengough has a population of 332 people, making it the 433rd town in Saskatchewan. The population increased slightly from 332 in 2016, an increase of 0 people or 0.00%. The town has a population density of 295.7 people per km² across a land area of 1.12 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Bengough's population remained essentially flat between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 332 to 332 people, a marginal change of 0 residents. This stability is characteristic of many mid-sized other Saskatchewan towns during this period. The median age of 56.40 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (40.0%) may indicate young adults leaving for larger centres. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Bengough has a population density of approximately 295.70 people per square kilometre.
Bengough covers a land area of approximately 1.12 km².
The median age of the population in Bengough is 56.40 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Bengough is English.
The median household income in Bengough is $54,800, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Bengough.
Christian is the predominant religion in Bengough.
According to the 2021 Census, 6.3% of Bengough's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
98.4% of Bengough's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 20.0% of census families in Bengough, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Bengough, per the 2021 Census.
1.5% of Bengough's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in Bengough, 32.1% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.