Biggar, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Biggar. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 15.37 km2. The town has a population density of 138.80 people per km2.

We highlight the Biggar 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, Biggar has a population of around 2,133 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -4.18%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,2262,133 --4.18%

Population By Genders

The male population of Biggar is around 1,050 while the female population is around 1,090.

Of the 2,133 total population in Biggar, the largest gender is female with around 1,090 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,0501,090 -3.67%

Population by Age Characteristics

Biggar has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 7.30% of the total population. The town median age is 45.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years85 8.10%75 6.90% 11.76%155 7.30%
60 to 64 years75 7.10%75 6.90% 0.00%150 7.00%
5 to 9 years75 7.10%70 6.40% 6.67%145 6.80%
10 to 14 years65 6.20%75 6.90% 13.33%140 6.60%
55 to 59 years75 7.10%60 5.50% 20.00%140 6.60%
35 to 39 years65 6.20%65 6.00% 0.00%130 6.10%
15 to 19 years65 6.20%60 5.50% 7.69%125 5.90%
45 to 49 years60 5.70%55 5.00% 8.33%120 5.60%
70 to 74 years50 4.80%70 6.40% 28.57%120 5.60%
40 to 44 years50 4.80%65 6.00% 23.08%115 5.40%
85 years and over35 3.30%80 7.30% 56.25%115 5.40%
30 to 34 years55 5.20%60 5.50% 8.33%110 5.20%
25 to 29 years55 5.20%45 4.10% 18.18%105 4.90%
50 to 54 years55 5.20%50 4.60% 9.09%105 4.90%
0 to 4 years55 5.20%45 4.10% 18.18%100 4.70%
20 to 24 years50 4.80%40 3.70% 20.00%95 4.40%
75 to 79 years45 4.30%45 4.10% 0.00%90 4.20%
80 to 84 years30 2.90%50 4.60% 40.00%75 3.50%
85 to 89 years25 2.40%40 3.70% 37.50%65 3.00%
Median age of the population44 44.00%47 47.20% 6.36%46 45.60%
Average age of the population43 42.80%46 46.40% 8.62%45 44.60%

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 55.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 26.50% and 17.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over22.90%29.40%26.50%
0 to 14 years18.60%17.00%17.80%

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Population of Biggar by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Biggar is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Biggar 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 28.40% of the total population, followed by English (24.27%), Scottish (16.99%), Irish (13.83%), and Canadian (11.65%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Ukrainian, Filipino, French, Norwegian, and Russian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German25.13%31.60%28.40%
English27.14%22.17%24.27%
Scottish15.58%17.92%16.99%
Irish15.08%12.74%13.83%
Canadian13.57%9.91%11.65%
Ukrainian9.55%10.85%10.19%
Filipino10.05%9.91%9.95%
French10.05%7.08%8.50%
Norwegian5.53%4.25%4.85%
Russian6.03%3.30%4.61%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 815 of Biggar's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 19.15% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 16.20% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.60%, 5.30%, and 3.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person36019.15%
2 persons30516.20%
4 persons1055.60%
3 persons1005.30%
5 or more persons703.70%

Income in Biggar

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Biggar 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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Biggar population or around 1,225 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 1,030 and 975 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Biggar's median household income is $73,000, 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 Biggar

This data sheds light on the distribution of Biggar 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.

52.40% or most of the Biggar population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.75% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.85% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 15.45% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree6007151,31552.40%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate42039580530.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree24025549016.85%
Bachelor's degree or higher17521038515.45%

Employment in Biggar

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Biggar. 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 2.37% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate55.03%
Unemployment rate2.37%

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 Biggar's population (around 71.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 85 men and 55 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 135.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8555135

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Biggar has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Manufacturing sector comes second at 12%, followed by Educational services at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance2516520%
Manufacturing952012%
Educational services257010%
Retail trade30408%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting60107%
Construction6006%
Accommodation and food services10456%
Other services (except public administration)30306%
Transportation and warehousing5006%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2003%
Wholesale trade2503%
Finance and insurance15103%
Professional, scientific and technical services15103%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services10102%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10102%
Public administration10102%
Real estate and rental and leasing1002%
Utilities000%
Information and cultural industries000%
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 work36539576081.70%
No fixed workplace address804012513.40%
Worked at home2520454.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Biggar 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 minutes72.90%
60 minutes and over10.70%
15 to 29 minutes5.60%
45 to 59 minutes5.60%
30 to 44 minutes5.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
56.13%
Married or living common-law
43.87%

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 Biggar. About 2,040 people living in the province speak English, 20 people speak French, 10 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,040
French20
Neither English nor French10
English and French0

Religion

Biggar is predominantly Christian. About 1,430 of its population is Christian (630 males and 630 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
Christian69.6%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%