Hazlet, Saskatchewan Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Hazlet census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Hazlet. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 0.55 km2. The village has a population density of 163.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Hazlet village's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Hazlet has a population of around 90 people. The village's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hazlet has decreased by ▼ -15.09%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
10690 --15.09%

2026 Population Projection

Hazlet's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 90 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Hazlet Population Trend & Context

Hazlet had a 2021 census population of 90 — a decline of 16 (▼ 15.09%) people from the 106 recorded in 2016.

The village's population has declined noticeably over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing Saskatchewan villages. The village's median age of 50.8 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 Hazlet is around 45 while the female population is around 50.

Of the 90 total population in Hazlet, the largest gender is female with around 50 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4550 -10.00%

Is Hazlet a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Hazlet compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Saskatchewan, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
8.4 pts below the province
73.3%
Employment rate
13.4 pts above the province
73.3%
Participation rate
7.9 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$82,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
13.4 pts below the province

Commute

80.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
2.4 pts below the province
80.0%
Commute by car
10.3 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
1.8 pts below the province

Housing Character

77.8%
Single-detached houses
6.2 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
18.8 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.10 people
Average household size
0.40people below the province
33.3%
One-person households
4.4 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Hazlet Population Compared to Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Hazlet compares to the village's key indicators:

IndicatorHazletSaskatchewan
Median household income$0$82,000
Unemployment rate0.0%8.4%
Median age50.838.8
Bachelor's degree or higher0.0%23.2%
Immigrants (%)0.0%12.5%

Population by Age Characteristics

Hazlet has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 16.70% of the total population. The village median age is 50.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

Broader Age Groups

If the village'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 61.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.20% and 16.70%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Hazlet are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Total - Age groups of the population - 100% data45.00%50.00%90.00%
15 to 64 years66.70%60.00%61.10%
15 to 64 years30.00%30.00%55.00%
65 years and over22.20%10.00%22.20%
65 years and over10.00%5.00%20.00%
0 to 14 years11.10%20.00%16.70%
0 to 14 years5.00%10.00%15.00%

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Population of Hazlet by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Hazlet is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Hazlet is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the village appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Hazlet are Canadian, which accounts for 56.00% of the total population, followed by Scottish (12.00%), Norwegian (8.00%), Bosnian (0.00%), and Venezuelan (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Hazlet include Innu/Montagnais, Latvian, Bengali, Cameroonian, and Guatemalan.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian61.54%54.55%56.00%
Scottish0.00%18.18%12.00%
Norwegian0.00%18.18%8.00%
Bosnian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Venezuelan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Innu/Montagnais0.00%0.00%0.00%
Latvian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Bengali0.00%0.00%0.00%
Cameroonian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Guatemalan0.00%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Hazlet

About 0.00% of Hazlet's population (0 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 100.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 0 people (0.00% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
0.00%
Non-Indigenous identity
100.00%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Hazlet's population profile.

About 0.0% of Hazlet's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Hazlet's immigrant population are Ukraine (0), United Kingdom (0), Algeria (0), Congo, Democratic Republic of the (0), Egypt (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Ukraine0
United Kingdom0
Algeria0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the0
Egypt0

100.0% of Hazlet's residents (125 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 8.0% are second generation, and 92.0% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 35 of Hazlet's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.65% of the population. 4 persons, 5 or more persons, and 3 persons households account for 5.55%, 5.55%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2022.20%
1 person1516.65%
4 persons55.55%
5 or more persons55.55%
3 persons00.00%

Family and Household Structure in Hazlet

Of census families in Hazlet, 83.3% are couple families and 16.7% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.6 people.

Couple families
83.33%
One-parent families
16.67%

22.2% of households in Hazlet are one-person households, 55.6% are couple-family households, 11.1% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households1022.2%
Couple-family households2555.6%
One-parent-family households511.1%
Multigenerational households00.0%

Income in Hazlet

Analyzing income distribution in Hazlet can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hazlet is $0.

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 village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Hazlet population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Hazlet's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Hazlet's median household income is 84,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village'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 village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Hazlet

This data sheds light on the distribution of Hazlet 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.

45.50% or most of the Hazlet population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.30% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 18.20% 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.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree10102545.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1501527.30%
No certificate, diploma or degree0101018.20%

Below national average 0.0% of Hazlet's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Hazlet

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hazlet. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Hazlet is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate73.33%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Hazlet, 26.7% worked full year full time in the reference year, 46.7% worked part year and/or part time, and 33.3% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time2026.7%
Worked part year and/or part time3546.7%
Did not work2533.3%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Hazlet's population (around 72.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 0.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed000

Employment Industry Sectors

The Hazlet industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Hazlet is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Hazlet has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (27%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Professional, scientific and technical services sector comes second at 18%, followed by Public administration at 18%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting15027%
Professional, scientific and technical services10018%
Public administration0018%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Hazlet residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Hazlet: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (27%), Professional, scientific and technical services (18%), Public administration (18%)

Top occupation categories in Hazlet: Business, finance and administration occupations (27%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (27%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (18%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work10203050.00%
No fixed workplace address2002541.70%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Hazlet 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 Hazlet residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Hazlet spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes60.00%
15 to 29 minutes20.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Hazlet 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 village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Hazlet's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
71.43%
Married or living common-law
28.57%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village'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 Hazlet. About 90 people living in the village speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English90
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 5.6% of Hazlet's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 100.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only90100.0%
French only00.0%
English and French55.6%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English100.0%100.0%
French0.0%0.0%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Hazlet is predominantly Christian. About 80 of its population is Christian (45 males and 40 females).

The second largest religion in the village 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.

ReligionPopulation
Christian66.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hazlet

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Hazlet has a population of 90 people, making it the 699th village in Saskatchewan. The population declined significantly from 106 in 2016, a decrease of 16 people or 15.09%. The village has a population density of 163.7 people per km² across a land area of 0.55 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Hazlet's population declined by 15.09% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 106 to 90 people, a loss of 16 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Saskatchewan villages during this period. The median age of 50.80 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (33.3%) 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.

Hazlet has a population density of approximately 163.70 people per square kilometre.

Hazlet covers a land area of approximately 0.55 km².

The median age of the population in Hazlet is 50.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Hazlet is Canadian.

The median household income in Hazlet is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Hazlet.

Christian is the predominant religion in Hazlet.

According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of Hazlet's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

100.0% of Hazlet's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 20.0% of census families in Hazlet, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Hazlet, per the 2021 Census.

5.6% of Hazlet'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 Hazlet, 26.7% 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.