Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Hepburn has a population of around 784 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hepburn has increased by ▲ 13.95%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 688 | 784 | +13.95% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.65% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Hepburn's population is projected to reach approximately 893 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 783.33 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 784 | 893 | 783.33 |
This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.
Hepburn Population Trend & Context
Hepburn had a 2021 census population of 784 — an increase of 96 (▲ 13.95%) people from the 688 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Saskatchewan towns. The town's median age of 33.2 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Hepburn is around 400 while the female population is around 385.
Of the 784 total population in Hepburn, the largest gender is male with around 400 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | 385 | +3.75% |
Is Hepburn a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Hepburn 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.
Hepburn Population Compared to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Hepburn compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Hepburn | Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,000 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 33.2 | 38.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 23.2% |
| Immigrants (%) | 6.1% | 12.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Hepburn has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 10.30% of the total population. The town median age is 33.20.
| 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 63.50% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 26.90% and 9.60%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Hepburn are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 years and over | 40.00% | 35.00% | 75.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 61.30% | 64.90% | 63.50% |
| 0 to 14 years | 28.80% | 26.00% | 26.90% |
| 65 years and over | 10.00% | 9.10% | 9.60% |
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Population of Hepburn by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Hepburn is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Hepburn 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 Hepburn are German, which accounts for 33.52% of the total population, followed by Mennonite (17.32%), Dutch (15.64%), Russian (14.53%), and Canadian (12.85%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Hepburn include Scottish, Ukrainian, English, Irish, and Caucasian (White).
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | 30.53% | 35.71% | 33.52% |
| Mennonite | 16.84% | 16.67% | 17.32% |
| Dutch | 17.89% | 11.90% | 15.64% |
| Russian | 11.58% | 17.86% | 14.53% |
| Canadian | 13.68% | 11.90% | 12.85% |
| Scottish | 9.47% | 14.29% | 11.73% |
| Ukrainian | 11.58% | 11.90% | 11.73% |
| English | 8.42% | 9.52% | 9.50% |
| Irish | 4.21% | 9.52% | 7.26% |
| Caucasian (White) | 7.37% | 8.33% | 7.26% |
Indigenous Identity in Hepburn
About 12.22% of Hepburn's population (110 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 87.78% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 20 people (2.20% 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 Hepburn's population profile.
About 6.1% of Hepburn's population are immigrants (55 people).
The top countries of origin for Hepburn's immigrant population are United States of America (20), Netherlands (10), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United States of America | 20 |
| Netherlands | 10 |
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
95.0% of Hepburn's residents (850 people) are Canadian citizens, and 5.6% are not.
By generation status, 6.7% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 11.7% are second generation, and 81.7% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 240 of Hepburn's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 17.00% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 9.45% of the population. 4 persons, 5 or more persons, and 3 persons households account for 9.45%, 7.55%, and 6.60%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 90 | 17.00% |
| 1 person | 50 | 9.45% |
| 4 persons | 50 | 9.45% |
| 5 or more persons | 40 | 7.55% |
| 3 persons | 35 | 6.60% |
Family and Household Structure in Hepburn
Of census families in Hepburn, 90.7% are couple families and 9.3% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.2 people.
18.9% of households in Hepburn are one-person households, 69.8% are couple-family households, 5.7% are one-parent-family households, and 1.9% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 50 | 18.9% |
| Couple-family households | 185 | 69.8% |
| One-parent-family households | 15 | 5.7% |
| Multigenerational households | 5 | 1.9% |
Income in Hepburn
Analyzing income distribution in Hepburn can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hepburn is $43,600.
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 Hepburn population or around 110 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 85 and 65 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Hepburn's median household income is $92,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average Hepburn's median household income is 8,000 dollars above 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 Hepburn
This data sheds light on the distribution of Hepburn 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.
50.00% or most of the Hepburn population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 41.90% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 8.10% 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 | 90 | 120 | 215 | 50.00% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 90 | 90 | 180 | 41.90% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 20 | 10 | 35 | 8.10% |
Below national average 15.1% of Hepburn's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Hepburn
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hepburn. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Hepburn is at 5.81% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 64.29% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.81% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Hepburn, 32.5% worked full year full time in the reference year, 34.1% worked part year and/or part time, and 32.5% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 205 | 32.5% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 215 | 34.1% |
| Did not work | 205 | 32.5% |
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 Hepburn's population (around 69.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 45 men and 25 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 65.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 45 | 25 | 65 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Hepburn industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Hepburn is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Hepburn has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the construction sector. The Transportation and warehousing sector comes second at 12%, followed by Educational services at 12%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 0 | 14% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 15 | 12% |
| Educational services | 10 | 40 | 12% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 45 | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 15 | 9% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 | 20 | 7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 15 | 7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 15 | 10 | 6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 15 | 6% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 0 | 5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 15 | 0 | 4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 10 | 4% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 10 | 2% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Hepburn residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Hepburn: Construction (14%), Transportation and warehousing (12%), Educational services (12%)
Top occupation categories in Hepburn: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (36%), Sales and service occupations (23%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (11%)
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 | 140 | 140 | 280 | 68.30% |
| No fixed workplace address | 85 | 15 | 100 | 24.40% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 15 | 30 | 7.30% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Hepburn 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 Hepburn residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Hepburn 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 |
|---|---|
| 30 to 44 minutes | 35.10% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 27.30% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 22.10% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 11.70% |
| 60 minutes and over | 3.90% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Hepburn 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 Hepburn'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 Hepburn. About 775 people living in the town speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 775 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 0.6% of Hepburn's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 99.4% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 775 | 99.4% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 5 | 0.6% |
| 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 | 90.4% | 97.4% |
| Non-official languages | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| French | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Hepburn is predominantly Christian. About 675 of its population is Christian (345 males and 330 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 | 75.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
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- Dalmeny 20.2 km · 1,766 people
- Hague 21.3 km · 889 people
- Osler 22.0 km · 1,251 people
- Langham 24.0 km · 1,518 people
- Rosthern 31.0 km · 1,602 people
- Blaine Lake 35.1 km · 509 people
- Aberdeen 37.2 km · 716 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Hepburn
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Hepburn has a population of 784 people, making it the 165th town in Saskatchewan. The population increased significantly from 688 in 2016, an increase of 96 people or 13.95%. The town has a population density of 689.4 people per km² across a land area of 1.14 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Hepburn's population grew by 13.95% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 688 to 784 people, a gain of 96 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Saskatchewan towns during this period. The median age of 33.20 years suggests a comparatively young population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Hepburn has a population density of approximately 689.40 people per square kilometre.
Hepburn covers a land area of approximately 1.14 km².
The median age of the population in Hepburn is 33.20 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Hepburn is German.
The median household income in Hepburn is $92,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Hepburn.
Christian is the predominant religion in Hepburn.
According to the 2021 Census, 12.2% of Hepburn's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
95.0% of Hepburn's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 9.3% of census families in Hepburn, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 1.9% of all households in Hepburn, per the 2021 Census.
0.6% of Hepburn'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 Hepburn, 32.5% 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.