Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Hanley has a population of around 540 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hanley has increased by ▲ 5.68%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 511 | 540 | +5.68% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.11% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Hanley's population is projected to reach approximately 571 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 214.66 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 540 | 571 | 214.66 |
This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.
Hanley Population Trend & Context
Hanley is the 267th-largest town in Saskatchewan, with a 2021 census population of 540 — an increase of 29 (▲ 5.68%) people from the 511 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Saskatchewan towns. The town's median age of 41.2 years closely mirrors the national median of 41.9, suggesting a demographic profile in line with the Canadian average.
How does Hanley compare to other Saskatchewan towns?
- Broadview: 541 (2021)
- Moosomin No. 121: 541 (2021)
- Hanley: 540 (2021) ← 267th largest
- Foam Lake No. 276: 532 (2021)
- Kitsakie 156B: 531 (2021)
Population By Genders
The male population of Hanley is around 265 while the female population is around 275.
Of the 540 total population in Hanley, the largest gender is female with around 275 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 265 | 275 | +3.64% |
Is Hanley a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Hanley compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Saskatchewan, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Hanley Population Compared to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Hanley compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Hanley | Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,500 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 41.2 | 38.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.8% | 23.2% |
| Immigrants (%) | 8.7% | 12.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Hanley has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 8.30% of the total population. The town median age is 41.20.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 to 39 years | 25 9.40% | 25 9.10% | 0.00% | 45 8.30% |
| Average age of the population | 41 41.20% | 41 41.40% | 0.00% | 41 41.20% |
| Median age of the population | 42 42.00% | 40 40.00% | 4.76% | 41 41.20% |
| 5 to 9 years | 20 7.50% | 20 7.30% | 0.00% | 40 7.40% |
| 10 to 14 years | 15 5.70% | 25 9.10% | 40.00% | 40 7.40% |
| 50 to 54 years | 20 7.50% | 15 5.50% | 25.00% | 40 7.40% |
| 60 to 64 years | 25 9.40% | 20 7.30% | 20.00% | 40 7.40% |
| 65 to 69 years | 15 5.70% | 25 9.10% | 40.00% | 40 7.40% |
| 0 to 4 years | 15 5.70% | 15 5.50% | 0.00% | 35 6.50% |
| 25 to 29 years | 10 3.80% | 20 7.30% | 50.00% | 35 6.50% |
| 40 to 44 years | 20 7.50% | 20 7.30% | 0.00% | 35 6.50% |
| 70 to 74 years | 20 7.50% | 15 5.50% | 25.00% | 35 6.50% |
| 30 to 34 years | 15 5.70% | 15 5.50% | 0.00% | 30 5.60% |
| 45 to 49 years | 10 3.80% | 15 5.50% | 33.33% | 30 5.60% |
| 55 to 59 years | 20 7.50% | 10 3.60% | 50.00% | 30 5.60% |
| 15 to 19 years | 10 3.80% | 10 3.60% | 0.00% | 25 4.60% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10 3.80% | 10 3.60% | 0.00% | 20 3.70% |
| 75 to 79 years | 5 1.90% | 10 3.60% | 50.00% | 15 2.80% |
| 80 to 84 years | 5 1.90% | 5 1.80% | 0.00% | 10 1.90% |
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 59.30% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 20.40% and 20.40%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Hanley are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|
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Population of Hanley by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Hanley is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Hanley is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Hanley are English, which accounts for 30.48% of the total population, followed by German (26.67%), Irish (20.95%), Ukrainian (18.10%), and Canadian (17.14%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Hanley include Scottish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, and Polish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 28.57% | 32.73% | 30.48% |
| German | 30.61% | 23.64% | 26.67% |
| Irish | 20.41% | 20.00% | 20.95% |
| Ukrainian | 20.41% | 16.36% | 18.10% |
| Canadian | 22.45% | 14.55% | 17.14% |
| Scottish | 10.20% | 21.82% | 15.24% |
| French | 18.37% | 10.91% | 14.29% |
| Norwegian | 12.24% | 9.09% | 10.48% |
| Swedish | 8.16% | 10.91% | 8.57% |
| Polish | 4.08% | 5.45% | 5.71% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Hanley's population profile.
About 8.7% of Hanley's population are immigrants (45 people).
The top countries of origin for Hanley's immigrant population are United Kingdom (20), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20 |
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 210 of Hanley's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 17.40% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.30% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.60%, 5.45%, and 3.25%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 80 | 17.40% |
| 1 person | 75 | 16.30% |
| 4 persons | 35 | 7.60% |
| 3 persons | 25 | 5.45% |
| 5 or more persons | 15 | 3.25% |
Income in Hanley
Analyzing income distribution in Hanley can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hanley is $43,600.
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 Hanley population or around 70 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $10,000 to $29,999 with around 55 and 40 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Hanley's median household income is $74,500, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Hanley's median household income is 9,500 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
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 Hanley
This data sheds light on the distribution of Hanley 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.
49.45% or most of the Hanley population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 31.45% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.65% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 5.75% has Bachelor's degree or higher.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 155 | 195 | 350 | 49.45% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 115 | 105 | 230 | 31.45% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 55 | 85 | 145 | 19.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0 | 25 | 40 | 5.75% |
Below national average 5.8% of Hanley's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Hanley
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hanley. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Hanley is at 7.06% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 52.94% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.06% |
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 Hanley's population (around 78.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 30 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 40.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 30 | 10 | 40 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Hanley industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Hanley is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Hanley has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (12%) works in the construction sector. The Transportation and warehousing sector comes second at 12%, followed by Public administration at 12%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 0 | 12% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 10 | 12% |
| Public administration | 10 | 15 | 12% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 15 | 10% |
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 25 | 10% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 6% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0 | 6% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10 | 6% |
| Educational services | 0 | 10 | 6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 10 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 0 | 4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Hanley residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Hanley: Construction (12%), -49 Transportation and warehousing (12%), Public administration (12%)
Top occupation categories in Hanley: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (33%), Sales and service occupations (24%), Business, finance and administration occupations (20%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 70 | 100 | 170 | 73.90% |
| No fixed workplace address | 40 | 10 | 40 | 17.40% |
| Worked at home | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4.30% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Hanley 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 Hanley residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Hanley 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 30 to 44 minutes | 31.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 26.20% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 21.40% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 16.70% |
| 60 minutes and over | 9.50% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Hanleyshed 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 Hanley's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Hanley. About 515 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 515 |
| French | 5 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 89.5% | 94.3% |
| Non-official languages | 8.6% | 5.7% |
| French | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Hanley is predominantly Christian. About 270 of its population is Christian (125 males and 125 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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 51.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Other Towns in Saskatchewan
- Nipawin 4,570
- Kindersley 4,567
- Battleford 4,400
- White City 3,702
- Tisdale 2,962
- Moosomin 2,657
- Pilot Butte 2,638
- La Ronge 2,521
- Rosetown 2,507
- Unity 2,496
- Outlook 2,336
- Assiniboia 2,333
- Maple Creek 2,176
- Biggar 2,133
- Canora 2,092
- Fort Qu'Appelle 1,972
- Indian Head 1,902
- Watrous 1,842
- Lumsden 1,800
- Shaunavon 1,784
- Kamsack 1,779
- Dalmeny 1,766
- Balgonie 1,756
- Wynyard 1,724
- Rosthern 1,602
- Carlyle 1,524
- Langham 1,518
- Shellbrook 1,510
- Lanigan 1,433
- Hudson Bay 1,403
- Regina Beach 1,292
- Oxbow 1,286
- Wadena 1,269
- Osler 1,251
- Macklin 1,247
- Waldheim 1,237
- Langenburg 1,228
- Maidstone 1,209
- Creighton 1,203
- Wilkie 1,195
- Foam Lake 1,183
- Carnduff 1,150
- Birch Hills 1,066
- Preeceville 1,062
- Grenfell 1,059
- Davidson 1,044
- Delisle 1,024
- Redvers 1,008
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- Kerrobert 970
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- Leader 881
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- Churchbridge 866
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- Southey 832
- Kelvington 827
- Porcupine Plain 817
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- Hepburn 784
- Radville 778
- Cudworth 772
- Herbert 770
- Ituna 726
- Aberdeen 716
- Watson 707
- Milestone 682
- Dundurn 675
- Lampman 673
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- Bruno 604
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- St. Walburg 591
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- Ponteix 577
- Luseland 559
- Wawota 555
- Cut Knife 547
- Broadview 541
- Marshall 522
- Leroy 510
- Midale 510
- Blaine Lake 509
- Raymore 507
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- Eatonia 498
- Yellow Grass 483
- Springside 478
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hanley
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Hanley has a population of 540 people, making it the 267th town in Saskatchewan. The population increased significantly from 511 in 2016, an increase of 29 people or 5.68%. The town has a population density of 202.8 people per km² across a land area of 2.66 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Hanley's population grew by 5.68% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 511 to 540 people, a gain of 29 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Saskatchewan towns during this period. The median age of 41.20 years suggests a mature, established community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Hanley has a population density of approximately 202.80 people per square kilometre.
Hanley covers a land area of approximately 2.66 km².
The median age of the population in Hanley is 41.20 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Hanley is English.
The median household income in Hanley is $74,500, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Hanley.
Christian is the predominant religion in Hanley.
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.