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

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Fosston has a population of around 40 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Fosston has decreased by ▼ -11.11%.

2026 Population Projection

Fosston's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 40 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Fosston Population Trend & Context

Fosston is the 774th-largest village in Saskatchewan, with a 2021 census population of 40 — a decline of 5 (▼ 11.11%) people from the 45 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.

How does Fosston compare to other Saskatchewan villages?

• Little Bone 74B: 41 (2021)
• Bangor: 40 (2021)
• Fosston: 40 (2021) ← 774th largest
• Goodeve: 40 (2021)
• Goodwater: 40 (2021)

Population By Genders

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

Of the 40 total population in Fosston, the largest gender is female with around 0 women within the population.

Is Fosston a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Fosston 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.

Fosston Population Compared to Saskatchewan

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

Population by Age Characteristics

Fosston 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 Fosston are within the 0 to 14 years age group.

Population of Fosston by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Fosston is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Fosston 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 Fosston are Senegalese, which accounts for 0.00% of the total population, followed by Azerbaijani (0.00%), Sicilian (0.00%), Pashtun (0.00%), and Malay (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Fosston include Goan, Bantu, Tibetan, Zimbabwean, and Burmese.

Immigration Profile

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

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

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

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 0 of Fosston'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.

Income in Fosston

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

Per Capita Income

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

Below national average Fosston'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 Fosston

This data sheds light on the distribution of Fosston 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 Fosston population has a Bachelor's degree or higher. 0.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 0.00% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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

Employment in Fosston

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

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

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

Fosston 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 Fosston residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

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

Top occupation categories in Fosston: 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 Fosston 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 Fosston residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Fosston 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 Fosstonshed 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 Fosston'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 Fosston. About 0 people living in the province speak , 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fosston