St. Andrews, Manitoba Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of St. Andrews. It is a township in Canada that encompasses a land area of 739.61 km2. The township has a population density of 15.90 people per km2.

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

St. Andrews on the Map

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St. Andrews location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, St. Andrews has a population of around 11,723 people. The township's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of St. Andrews has decreased by ▼ -1.59%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
11,91311,723 --1.59%

2026 Population Projection

St. Andrews's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 11,723 people recorded in the 2021 census.

St. Andrews Population Trend & Context

St. Andrews is the 9th-largest township in Manitoba, with a 2021 census population of 11,723 — a decline of 190 (▼ 1.59%) people from the 11,913 recorded in 2016.

The township's population has seen a slight decline over this period, reflecting broader pressures facing Manitoba townships. The township's median age of 46.8 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.

How does St. Andrews compare to other Manitoba townships?

Population By Genders

The male population of St. Andrews is around 5,980 while the female population is around 5,740.

Of the 11,723 total population in St. Andrews, the largest gender is male with around 5,980 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5,9805,740 -4.01%

Is St. Andrews a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

6.2%
Unemployment rate
2.1 pts below the province
61.5%
Employment rate
2.4 pts above the province
65.6%
Participation rate
1.2 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$106,000
Median household income
$26,500 above the province
6.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
8.2 pts below the province

Commute

54.8%
Commute under 30 minutes
18.4 pts below the province
97.0%
Commute by car
10.9 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.7 pts below the province

Housing Character

94.8%
Single-detached houses
28.4 pts above the province
1.1%
Apartments (any building size)
23.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.60 people
Average household size
0.10people above the province
16.8%
One-person households
11.4 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

St. Andrews Population Compared to Manitoba

Manitoba's population in 2021 was 1,342,153, spread across the area. Here's how St. Andrews compares to the township's key indicators:

IndicatorSt. AndrewsManitoba
Median household income$106,000$79,500
Unemployment rate6.2%8.3%
Median age46.838.4
Bachelor's degree or higher18.5%25.9%
Immigrants (%)8.3%19.7%

Population by Age Characteristics

St. Andrews has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 9.90% of the total population. The township median age is 46.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years600 10.00%565 9.80% 5.83%1,165 9.90%
60 to 64 years540 9.00%485 8.40% 10.19%1,025 8.70%
50 to 54 years445 7.40%460 8.00% 3.26%905 7.70%
65 to 69 years430 7.20%395 6.90% 8.14%825 7.00%
45 to 49 years410 6.90%405 7.10% 1.22%815 7.00%
15 to 19 years405 6.80%360 6.30% 11.11%770 6.60%
10 to 14 years335 5.60%305 5.30% 8.96%645 5.50%
40 to 44 years315 5.30%330 5.70% 4.55%645 5.50%
70 to 74 years325 5.40%310 5.40% 4.62%630 5.40%
30 to 34 years320 5.40%285 5.00% 10.94%610 5.20%
35 to 39 years280 4.70%330 5.70% 15.15%610 5.20%
25 to 29 years315 5.30%285 5.00% 9.52%600 5.10%
20 to 24 years310 5.20%265 4.60% 14.52%580 4.90%
5 to 9 years290 4.80%265 4.60% 8.62%560 4.80%
0 to 4 years260 4.30%290 5.10% 10.34%550 4.70%
75 to 79 years220 3.70%205 3.60% 6.82%425 3.60%
80 to 84 years105 1.80%115 2.00% 8.70%220 1.90%
85 years and over75 1.30%80 1.40% 6.25%155 1.30%
85 to 89 years60 1.00%50 0.90% 16.67%110 0.90%
Median age of the population47 46.80%47 46.80% 0.00%47 46.80%
Average age of the population43 43.40%44 43.60% 0.00%44 43.50%

Broader Age Groups

If the township'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 65.80% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 19.20% and 15.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over19.30%19.20%19.20%
0 to 14 years14.90%15.00%15.00%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in St. Andrews


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Population of St. Andrews by Ethnicity and Origin

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

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in St. Andrews are Ukrainian, which accounts for 27.87% of the total population, followed by English (21.25%), German (20.42%), Scottish (18.17%), and Polish (13.59%).

Other ethnicities and origins in St. Andrews include Irish, Canadian, French, Icelandic, and Dutch.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Ukrainian27.88%27.88%27.87%
English21.24%21.27%21.25%
German20.65%20.29%20.42%
Scottish17.97%18.50%18.17%
Polish14.95%12.24%13.59%
Irish12.51%13.85%13.20%
Canadian10.66%12.33%11.42%
French10.58%10.37%10.51%
Icelandic5.46%5.81%5.58%
Dutch4.45%3.49%4.02%

Immigration Profile

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

About 8.3% of St. Andrews's population are immigrants (960 people).

The top countries of origin for St. Andrews's immigrant population are United Kingdom (155), Germany (135), United States of America (125), Portugal (75), Philippines (70).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United Kingdom155
Germany135
United States of America125
Portugal75
Philippines70

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,170 of St. Andrews's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 8.80% of the population. 1 person, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.40%, 7.90%, and 4.20%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,82520.70%
3 persons7758.80%
1 person7408.40%
4 persons6957.90%
5 or more persons3704.20%

Income in St. Andrews

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within St. Andrews is $46,000.

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

Most of St. Andrews population or around 1,530 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 1,440 and 1,175 people, respectively.

Household Income

The St. Andrews's median household income is $106,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average St. Andrews's median household income is 22,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

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

Education Levels in St. Andrews

This data sheds light on the distribution of St. Andrews 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.

54.70% or most of the St. Andrews population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.80% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.50% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.55% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree4,1754,4458,62554.70%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate2,8252,6205,45033.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher1,0201,8652,89518.50%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,2157451,97011.55%

Below national average 18.5% of St. Andrews's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in St. Andrews

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in St. Andrews is at 4.07% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate61.51%
Unemployment rate4.07%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the township who work as an employee. The majority of St. Andrews's population (around 72.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the township, there are 595 men and 250 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 845.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed595250845

Employment Industry Sectors

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

St. Andrews has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Construction sector comes second at 12%, followed by Retail trade at 12%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance16074014%
Construction6709012%
Retail trade37536012%
Educational services1803759%
Public administration2352908%
Manufacturing320856%
Transportation and warehousing275956%
Other services (except public administration)1801055%
Professional, scientific and technical services1351304%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1451104%
Wholesale trade180504%
Accommodation and food services901504%
Finance and insurance551453%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting130503%
Arts, entertainment and recreation90753%
Utilities90202%
Information and cultural industries45401%
Real estate and rental and leasing30251%
Management of companies and enterprises0150%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in St. Andrews: Health care and social assistance (14%), Construction (12%), -45 Retail trade (12%)

Top occupation categories in St. Andrews: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (24%), Sales and service occupations (20%), Business, finance and administration occupations (18%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the township. 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 work2,0802,1354,21069.60%
Worked at home45052597516.10%
No fixed workplace address69516085514.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes34.20%
30 to 44 minutes27.80%
Less than 15 minutes20.60%
45 to 59 minutes10.90%
60 minutes and over6.50%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
67.52%
Married or living common-law
32.48%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights township'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 St. Andrews. About 11,545 people living in the province speak English, 130 people speak French, 35 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English11,545
French130
Neither English nor French35
English and French5

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
English87.8%95.8%
Non-official languages9.4%3.3%
French1.3%0.1%

Religion

St. Andrews is predominantly Christian. About 6,375 of its population is Christian (3,190 males and 3,190 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Jewish with 0.2% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Buddhist, both represent 0.2% and 0.1% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.1% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian55.2%
Jewish0.2%
Sikh0.2%
Buddhist0.1%
Hindu0.1%
Islam0.0%

Points of Interest in St. Andrews

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Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in St. Andrews

Museums

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Green Spaces in St. Andrews

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Andrews

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, St. Andrews has a population of 11,723 people, making it the 9th township in Manitoba. The population declined moderately from 11,913 in 2016, a decrease of 190 people or 1.59%. The township has a population density of 15.9 people per km² across a land area of 739.61 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

St. Andrews's population declined by 1.59% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 11,913 to 11,723 people, a loss of 190 residents. This stability is characteristic of many mid-sized other Manitoba townships during this period. The median age of 46.80 years suggests an aging population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (16.8%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

St. Andrews has a population density of approximately 15.90 people per square kilometre.

St. Andrews covers a land area of approximately 739.61 km².

The median age of the population in St. Andrews is 46.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in St. Andrews is Ukrainian.

The median household income in St. Andrews is $106,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in St. Andrews.

Christian is the predominant religion in St. Andrews.

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.