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

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Atwater has a population of around 27 people. The village's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Atwater has decreased by ▼ -10.00%.

2026 Population Projection

Atwater's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 27 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Atwater Population Trend & Context

Atwater had a 2021 census population of 27 — a decline of 3 (▼ 10.00%) people from the 30 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 0 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

Population By Genders

The male population of Atwater is around 0 while the female population is around 0.

Of the 27 total population in Atwater, the largest gender is female with around 0 female within the population.

Is Atwater a Good Place to Live?

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

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Atwater Population Compared to Saskatchewan

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

Population by Age Characteristics

Atwater has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 0 to 4 years old, accounting for 0.00% of the total population. The village median age is 0.00.

Broader Age Groups

If the village's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 0 to 14 years age group. The group accounts for 0.00% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over, account for 0.00% and 0.00%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Atwater are within the 0 to 14 years age group.

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Population of Atwater by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Atwater is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Atwater 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 Atwater are Sinhalese, which accounts for 0.00% of the total population, followed by Mayan (0.00%), Honduran (0.00%), Cherokee (0.00%), and Qalipu Mi'kmaq (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Atwater include Indo-Caribbean, Flemish, United Empire Loyalist, Senegalese, and Azerbaijani.

Indigenous Identity in Atwater

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

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

Immigration Profile

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

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

The top countries of origin for Atwater's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

0.0% of Atwater's residents (0 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

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

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 0 of Atwater's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

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

Family and Household Structure in Atwater

Of census families in Atwater, 0.0% are couple families and 0.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 0.0 people.

0.0% of households in Atwater are one-person households, 0.0% are couple-family households, 0.0% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Income in Atwater

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Atwater 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 Atwater 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 Atwater's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Atwater'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 Atwater

This data sheds light on the distribution of Atwater 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.

0.00% or most of the Atwater population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 0.00% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has a Postsecondary 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.)

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

Employment in Atwater

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

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

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Atwater, 0.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 0.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 0.0% did not work.

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 Atwater's population (around 0.00%) 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.

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Atwater has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (0%) works in the sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 0%, followed by Utilities at 0%.

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Atwater: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%), Utilities (0%)

Top occupation categories in Atwater: Legislative and senior management occupations (0%), Business, finance and administration occupations (0%), Natural and applied sciences and related occupations (0%)

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.

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Atwater 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.

Marital Status

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

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.

is the most spoken official language in Atwater. About 0 people living in the village speak , 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

Knowledge of Official Languages

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

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.

Religion

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