Battleford, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Battleford. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 23.26 km2. The town has a population density of 189.20 people per km2.

We highlight the Battleford town'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, Battleford has a population of around 4,400 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -0.65%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
4,4294,400 --0.65%

Population By Genders

The male population of Battleford is around 2,100 while the female population is around 2,300.

Of the 4,400 total population in Battleford, the largest gender is female with around 2,300 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
2,1002,300 -8.70%

Population by Age Characteristics

Battleford has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 10 to 14 years old, accounting for 7.50% of the total population. The town median age is 41.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
10 to 14 years160 7.60%170 7.40% 5.88%330 7.50%
60 to 64 years155 7.40%175 7.60% 11.43%330 7.50%
5 to 9 years170 8.10%145 6.30% 14.71%310 7.00%
30 to 34 years140 6.70%155 6.70% 9.68%300 6.80%
55 to 59 years135 6.40%155 6.70% 12.90%290 6.60%
35 to 39 years135 6.40%155 6.70% 12.90%285 6.50%
65 to 69 years125 6.00%150 6.50% 16.67%275 6.30%
15 to 19 years135 6.40%135 5.90% 0.00%270 6.10%
0 to 4 years135 6.40%120 5.20% 11.11%255 5.80%
40 to 44 years115 5.50%135 5.90% 14.81%245 5.60%
50 to 54 years105 5.00%130 5.70% 19.23%230 5.20%
70 to 74 years115 5.50%120 5.20% 4.17%230 5.20%
45 to 49 years110 5.20%110 4.80% 0.00%220 5.00%
20 to 24 years100 4.80%90 3.90% 10.00%185 4.20%
25 to 29 years75 3.60%110 4.80% 31.82%185 4.20%
75 to 79 years95 4.50%95 4.10% 0.00%185 4.20%
85 years and over60 2.90%80 3.50% 25.00%140 3.20%
80 to 84 years50 2.40%65 2.80% 23.08%115 2.60%
85 to 89 years35 1.70%45 2.00% 22.22%80 1.80%
90 to 94 years20 1.00%25 1.10% 20.00%45 1.00%
Average age of the population41 40.90%43 42.70% 4.68%42 41.80%

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 58.10% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 21.50% and 20.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Median age of the population40.40%42.40%41.60%
65 years and over21.00%22.00%21.50%
0 to 14 years21.90%18.90%20.50%

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Population of Battleford by Ethnicity and Origin

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

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are German, which accounts for 27.00% of the total population, followed by English (24.77%), Scottish (15.38%), Ukrainian (15.14%), and French (14.79%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Irish, Canadian, First Nations (North American Indian), Norwegian, and Polish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German24.38%29.40%27.00%
English24.63%24.94%24.77%
Scottish17.66%13.14%15.38%
Ukrainian14.18%16.04%15.14%
French15.42%14.25%14.79%
Irish14.93%13.36%14.20%
Canadian11.44%10.24%10.92%
First Nations (North American Indian)10.20%7.13%8.45%
Norwegian8.21%6.68%7.51%
Polish4.23%6.90%5.63%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 1,335 of Battleford's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.20% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.80%, 6.70%, and 4.10%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons67519.20%
1 person46513.20%
3 persons2406.80%
4 persons2356.70%
5 or more persons1454.10%

Income in Battleford

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Battleford is $47,200.

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 Battleford population or around 2,220 people falls in the $30,000 to $49,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 2,190 and 2,010 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Battleford's median household income is $91,000, according to 2020 data.

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 Battleford

This data sheds light on the distribution of Battleford 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.

56.15% or most of the Battleford population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.80% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 18.65% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.15% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,2151,7652,98056.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate8157901,61029.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher30567097518.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree48534582514.15%

Employment in Battleford

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 5.04% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate61.87%
Unemployment rate5.04%

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 Battleford's population (around 68.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 200 men and 105 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 305.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed200105305

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Battleford has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (22%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 10%, followed by Construction at 8%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance9540522%
Retail trade9013010%
Construction160158%
Educational services351408%
Public administration65806%
Accommodation and food services35855%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting90255%
Professional, scientific and technical services30604%
Transportation and warehousing8004%
Finance and insurance40454%
Arts, entertainment and recreation35454%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction7003%
Real estate and rental and leasing40403%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services60153%
Other services (except public administration)30302%
Manufacturing4502%
Wholesale trade4502%
Utilities4002%
Information and cultural industries1001%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work6709151,58576.00%
No fixed workplace address2654531014.90%
Worked at home601201808.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes65.40%
15 to 29 minutes22.70%
60 minutes and over4.50%
30 to 44 minutes4.20%
45 to 59 minutes2.90%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
61.48%
Married or living common-law
38.52%

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 Battleford. About 4,215 people living in the province speak English, 40 people speak French, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 5 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English4,215
French40
Neither English nor French10
English and French5

Religion

Battleford is predominantly Christian. About 2,660 of its population is Christian (1,210 males and 1,210 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 0.4% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian62.4%
Islam0.4%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Sikh0.0%
Buddhist0.0%