Ste. Anne, Manitoba Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Ste. Anne. It is a township in Canada that encompasses a land area of 476.81 km2. The township has a population density of 11.70 people per km2.

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

Ste. Anne on the Map

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Ste. Anne location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Ste. Anne has a population of around 5,584 people. The township's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Ste. Anne has increased by ▲ 11.61%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5,0035,584 +11.61%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.22% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Ste. Anne's population is projected to reach approximately 6,232 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 13.07 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
5,5846,23213.07

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.

Ste. Anne Population Trend & Context

Ste. Anne is the 25th-largest township in Manitoba, with a 2021 census population of 5,584 — an increase of 581 (▲ 11.61%) people from the 5,003 recorded in 2016.

The township's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Manitoba townships. The township's median age of 38 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

How does Ste. Anne compare to other Manitoba townships?

Population By Genders

The male population of Ste. Anne is around 2,890 while the female population is around 2,695.

Of the 5,584 total population in Ste. Anne, the largest gender is male with around 2,890 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,8902,695 +6.75%

Is Ste. Anne a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

7.1%
Unemployment rate
1.2 pts below the province
59.7%
Employment rate
0.6 pts above the province
64.3%
Participation rate
0.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$84,000
Median household income
$4,500 above the province
11.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
2.8 pts below the province

Commute

49.4%
Commute under 30 minutes
23.8 pts below the province
96.9%
Commute by car
10.8 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.7 pts below the province

Housing Character

83.8%
Single-detached houses
17.4 pts above the province
0.3%
Apartments (any building size)
24.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.80 people
Average household size
0.30people above the province
18.2%
One-person households
10.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Ste. Anne Population Compared to Manitoba

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

IndicatorSte. AnneManitoba
Median household income$84,000$79,500
Unemployment rate7.1%8.3%
Median age3838.4
Bachelor's degree or higher10.3%25.9%
Immigrants (%)11.5%19.7%

Population by Age Characteristics

Ste. Anne has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 8.30% of the total population. The township median age is 38.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
5 to 9 years250 8.70%215 8.00% 14.00%465 8.30%
10 to 14 years215 7.40%215 8.00% 0.00%430 7.70%
0 to 4 years205 7.10%195 7.20% 4.88%400 7.20%
60 to 64 years195 6.70%205 7.60% 4.88%395 7.10%
55 to 59 years215 7.40%180 6.70% 16.28%390 7.00%
35 to 39 years180 6.20%190 7.10% 5.26%370 6.60%
15 to 19 years180 6.20%170 6.30% 5.56%350 6.30%
30 to 34 years180 6.20%175 6.50% 2.78%350 6.30%
65 to 69 years170 5.90%165 6.10% 2.94%340 6.10%
50 to 54 years155 5.40%160 5.90% 3.13%320 5.70%
40 to 44 years165 5.70%145 5.40% 12.12%305 5.50%
45 to 49 years145 5.00%150 5.60% 3.33%295 5.30%
20 to 24 years155 5.40%140 5.20% 9.68%290 5.20%
25 to 29 years150 5.20%135 5.00% 10.00%290 5.20%
70 to 74 years160 5.50%130 4.80% 18.75%290 5.20%
75 to 79 years95 3.30%75 2.80% 21.05%165 3.00%
80 to 84 years50 1.70%40 1.50% 20.00%85 1.50%
85 years and over25 0.90%15 0.60% 40.00%45 0.80%
Average age of the population39 38.70%38 38.30% 0.00%39 38.50%
Median age of the population38 38.00%38 38.00% 0.00%38 38.00%
85 to 89 years25 0.90%15 0.60% 40.00%35 0.60%

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 60.30% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 23.10% and 16.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years23.20%23.00%23.10%
65 years and over17.50%15.80%16.60%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Ste. Anne

Population of Ste. Anne by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Ste. Anne is quite diverse, which contributes to the township's vibrant cultural landscape. Ste. Anne 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 Ste. Anne are German, which accounts for 24.30% of the total population, followed by French (19.98%), English (15.75%), Canadian (13.86%), and Ukrainian (10.26%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Ste. Anne include Scottish, Mennonite, Irish, Russian, and Polish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German24.01%24.62%24.30%
French19.69%20.30%19.98%
English14.68%16.73%15.75%
Canadian14.68%13.16%13.86%
Ukrainian11.05%9.40%10.26%
Scottish10.02%9.77%9.99%
Mennonite9.15%9.59%9.36%
Irish7.77%9.77%8.73%
Russian4.66%6.39%5.49%
Polish3.97%6.39%5.04%

Immigration Profile

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

About 11.5% of Ste. Anne's population are immigrants (640 people).

The top countries of origin for Ste. Anne's immigrant population are Germany (175), Russian Federation (90), United Kingdom (60), United States of America (45), Mexico (15).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Germany175
Russian Federation90
United Kingdom60
United States of America45
Mexico15

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,660 of Ste. Anne's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.60% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 9.10% of the population. 5 or more persons, 4 persons, and 3 persons households account for 7.20%, 6.80%, and 6.45%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons81520.60%
1 person3609.10%
5 or more persons2857.20%
4 persons2706.80%
3 persons2556.45%

Income in Ste. Anne

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Ste. Anne is $38,800.

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 Ste. Anne population or around 745 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 650 and 615 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Ste. Anne's median household income is $84,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Ste. Anne's median household income is 0 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 Ste. Anne

This data sheds light on the distribution of Ste. Anne 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.

45.05% or most of the Ste. Anne population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.95% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 20.90% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.25% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,4801,6103,09045.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,2201,1502,37033.95%
No certificate, diploma or degree8656601,52520.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher30539570010.25%

Below national average 10.3% of Ste. Anne's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Ste. Anne

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Ste. Anne is at 4.56% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.70%
Unemployment rate4.56%

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 Ste. Anne's population (around 67.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the township, there are 380 men and 180 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 560.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed380180560

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Ste. Anne has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the construction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 11%, followed by Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction4455518%
Health care and social assistance3026011%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting175709%
Retail trade1101259%
Manufacturing170608%
Educational services351456%
Transportation and warehousing120406%
Other services (except public administration)95556%
Professional, scientific and technical services60554%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services70504%
Public administration40553%
Accommodation and food services30603%
Finance and insurance20402%
Wholesale trade35152%
Real estate and rental and leasing35152%
Arts, entertainment and recreation20302%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3501%
Utilities2001%
Information and cultural industries1501%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Ste. Anne: Construction (18%), Health care and social assistance (11%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)

Top occupation categories in Ste. Anne: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (33%), Sales and service occupations (17%), Business, finance and administration occupations (15%)

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 work8057551,56061.10%
No fixed workplace address44010053520.90%
Worked at home22022543517.00%
Worked outside Canada200200.80%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Ste. Anne 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
Less than 15 minutes25.10%
15 to 29 minutes24.30%
30 to 44 minutes19.60%
45 to 59 minutes17.90%
60 minutes and over12.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Ste. Anneshed 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 Ste. Anne's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
69.27%
Married or living common-law
30.73%

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 Ste. Anne. About 4,745 people living in the province speak English, 735 people speak French, 75 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 30 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English4,745
French735
Neither English nor French75
English and French30

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
English66.8%82.2%
Non-official languages16.2%7.3%
French13.5%7.2%

Religion

Ste. Anne is predominantly Christian. About 3,515 of its population is Christian (1,780 males and 1,780 females).

The second largest religion in the province 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
Christian63.2%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Ste. Anne

Hospitals

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Green Spaces in Ste. Anne

NameTypeApprox. Area
Rédemptoriste ParkParks1.5 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ste. Anne

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Ste. Anne has a population of 5,584 people, making it the 25th township in Manitoba. The population increased significantly from 5,003 in 2016, an increase of 581 people or 11.61%. The township has a population density of 11.7 people per km² across a land area of 476.81 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Ste. Anne's population grew by 11.61% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 5,003 to 5,584 people, a gain of 581 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Manitoba townships during this period. The median age of 38.00 years suggests a relatively balanced demographic profile. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Ste. Anne has a population density of approximately 11.70 people per square kilometre.

Ste. Anne covers a land area of approximately 476.81 km².

The median age of the population in Ste. Anne is 38.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Ste. Anne is German.

The median household income in Ste. Anne is $84,000, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Ste. Anne.

Christian is the predominant religion in Ste. Anne.

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.