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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Dodsland. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.86 km2. The village has a population density of 75.30 people per km2.

We highlight the Dodsland village'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, Dodsland has a population of around 215 people. The village's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Dodsland has decreased by ▼ 0.00%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
215215 -0.00%

2026 Population Projection

Dodsland's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 215 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Dodsland Population Trend & Context

Dodsland had a 2021 census population of 215 — an increase of 0 (▲ 0.00%) people from the 215 recorded in 2016.

The village's population has remained relatively stable over this period, reflecting broader trends in mid-sized Saskatchewan villages. The village's median age of 35.2 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.

Population By Genders

The male population of Dodsland is around 105 while the female population is around 110.

Of the 215 total population in Dodsland, the largest gender is female with around 110 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
105110 -4.55%

Is Dodsland a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

10.5%
Unemployment rate
2.1 pts above the province
65.4%
Employment rate
5.5 pts above the province
73.1%
Participation rate
7.7 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$82,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
13.4 pts below the province

Commute

70.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
12.4 pts below the province
90.0%
Commute by car
0.3 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
1.8 pts below the province

Housing Character

100.0%
Single-detached houses
28.4 pts above the province
5.6%
Apartments (any building size)
13.2 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.30 people
Average household size
0.20people below the province
33.3%
One-person households
4.4 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Dodsland Population Compared to Saskatchewan

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

IndicatorDodslandSaskatchewan
Median household income$0$82,000
Unemployment rate10.5%8.4%
Median age35.238.8
Bachelor's degree or higher0.0%23.2%
Immigrants (%)0.0%12.5%

Population by Age Characteristics

Dodsland has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 11.60% of the total population. The village median age is 35.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

Broader Age Groups

If the village'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 55.80% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 25.60% and 20.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years57.10%59.10%55.80%
0 to 14 years30.00%25.00%55.00%
65 years and over25.00%20.00%45.00%
0 to 14 years28.60%22.70%25.60%
65 years and over23.80%18.20%20.90%

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Population of Dodsland by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Dodsland is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Dodsland 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 Dodsland are German, which accounts for 50.00% of the total population, followed by Irish (38.89%), Scottish (36.11%), English (25.00%), and Canadian (19.44%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Dodsland include Dutch, French, Taiwanese, Iraqi, and Salvadorean.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German66.67%26.32%50.00%
Irish38.89%36.84%38.89%
Scottish44.44%31.58%36.11%
English27.78%21.05%25.00%
Canadian22.22%15.79%19.44%
Dutch0.00%26.32%16.67%
French11.11%10.53%8.33%
Taiwanese0.00%0.00%0.00%
Iraqi0.00%0.00%0.00%
Salvadorean0.00%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Dodsland

About 0.00% of Dodsland's population (0 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 100.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

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

Indigenous identity
0.00%
Non-Indigenous identity
100.00%

Immigration Profile

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

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

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

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

100.0% of Dodsland's residents (180 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 5.6% are second generation, and 94.4% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 90 of Dodsland's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.55%, 5.55%, and 5.55%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3519.45%
1 person3016.65%
3 persons105.55%
4 persons105.55%
5 or more persons105.55%

Family and Household Structure in Dodsland

Of census families in Dodsland, 83.3% are couple families and 16.7% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.0 people.

Couple families
83.33%
One-parent families
16.67%

33.3% of households in Dodsland are one-person households, 55.6% are couple-family households, 11.1% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households3033.3%
Couple-family households5055.6%
One-parent-family households1011.1%
Multigenerational households00.0%

Income in Dodsland

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

Per Capita Income

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

Below national average Dodsland'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 Dodsland

This data sheds light on the distribution of Dodsland 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.

50.00% or most of the Dodsland population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 44.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.00% has a No 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.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree10304550.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate30104044.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree0000.00%

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

Employment in Dodsland

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Dodsland is at 10.53% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate65.38%
Unemployment rate10.53%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Dodsland, 44.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 32.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 24.0% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time5544.0%
Worked part year and/or part time4032.0%
Did not work3024.0%

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 Dodsland's population (around 50.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 30 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 40.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed301040

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Dodsland has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (28%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 22%, followed by Transportation and warehousing at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction25028%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting15022%
Transportation and warehousing0011%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Dodsland: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (28%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22%), Transportation and warehousing (11%)

Top occupation categories in Dodsland: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (33%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (17%), Health occupations (11%)

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.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Worked at home10153037.50%
No fixed workplace address2502531.30%
Usual place of work0152025.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes50.00%
15 to 29 minutes20.00%
30 to 44 minutes20.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
62.50%
Married or living common-law
37.50%

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.

English is the most spoken official language in Dodsland. About 215 people living in the village speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English215
French0
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 0.0% of Dodsland's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 100.0% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only215100.0%
French only00.0%
English and French00.0%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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
English95.3%97.7%
Non-official languages4.7%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Dodsland is predominantly Christian. About 100 of its population is Christian (40 males and 60 females).

The second largest religion in the village 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
Christian54.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dodsland

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Dodsland has a population of 215 people, making it the 557th village in Saskatchewan. The population increased slightly from 215 in 2016, an increase of 0 people or 0.00%. The village has a population density of 75.3 people per km² across a land area of 2.86 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Dodsland's population remained essentially flat between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 215 to 215 people, a marginal change of 0 residents. This stability is characteristic of many mid-sized other Saskatchewan villages during this period. The median age of 35.20 years suggests a relatively balanced demographic profile. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (33.3%) may indicate young adults leaving for larger centres. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Dodsland has a population density of approximately 75.30 people per square kilometre.

Dodsland covers a land area of approximately 2.86 km².

The median age of the population in Dodsland is 35.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Dodsland is German.

The median household income in Dodsland is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Dodsland.

Christian is the predominant religion in Dodsland.

According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of Dodsland's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

100.0% of Dodsland's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 16.7% of census families in Dodsland, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Dodsland, per the 2021 Census.

0.0% of Dodsland's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.

Of the population aged 15 and over in Dodsland, 44.0% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.

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.