Riverhurst, Saskatchewan Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Riverhurst. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.01 km2. The village has a population density of 150.70 people per km2.

We highlight the Riverhurst 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, Riverhurst has a population of around 152 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 16.92%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
130152 +16.92%

Population By Genders

The male population of Riverhurst is around 75 while the female population is around 75.

Of the 152 total population in Riverhurst, the largest gender is female with around 75 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
7575 +0.00%

Population by Age Characteristics

Riverhurst has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 20.00% of the total population. The village median age is 61.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population61 60.80%62 61.60% 1.62%62 61.60%
Average age of the population50 50.00%50 50.00% 0.00%50 50.40%
70 to 74 years15 20.00%15 20.00% 0.00%30 20.00%
65 to 69 years10 13.30%10 13.30% 0.00%20 13.30%
0 to 4 years5 6.70%5 6.70% 0.00%15 10.00%
10 to 14 years5 6.70%5 6.70% 0.00%10 6.70%
30 to 34 years5 6.70%10 13.30% 50.00%10 6.70%
35 to 39 years0 0.00%5 6.70% 100.00%10 6.70%
75 to 79 years5 6.70%5 6.70% 0.00%10 6.70%
80 to 84 years5 6.70%5 6.70% 0.00%10 6.70%
5 to 9 years5 6.70%0 0.00% 100.00%5 3.30%
15 to 19 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.30%
25 to 29 years5 6.70%0 0.00% 100.00%5 3.30%
45 to 49 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.30%
50 to 54 years5 6.70%5 6.70% 0.00%5 3.30%
55 to 59 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.30%
60 to 64 years5 6.70%5 6.70% 0.00%5 3.30%
85 years and over0 0.00%5 6.70% 100.00%5 3.30%
85 years and over0 0.00%7 6.70% 89.55%3 3.30%

Broader Age Groups

If the village's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 65 years and over age group. The group accounts for 50.00% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 65 years and over, account for 36.70% and 50.00%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Riverhurst are within the 65 years and over age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

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Population of Riverhurst by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Riverhurst is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Riverhurst 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 Mennonite, which accounts for 31.43% of the total population, followed by German (22.86%), English (17.14%), Irish (14.29%), and Scottish (14.29%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Norwegian, Coptic, Thai, Dominican, and Nepali.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Mennonite27.78%38.89%31.43%
German16.67%22.22%22.86%
English33.33%0.00%17.14%
Irish0.00%22.22%14.29%
Scottish22.22%0.00%14.29%
Norwegian0.00%0.00%5.71%
Coptic0.00%0.00%0.00%
Thai0.00%0.00%0.00%
Dominican0.00%0.00%0.00%
Nepali0.00%0.00%0.00%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 65 of Riverhurst's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.35% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.65% of the population. 5 or more persons, 3 persons, and 4 persons households account for 3.35%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons3523.35%
1 person2516.65%
5 or more persons53.35%
3 persons00.00%
4 persons00.00%

Income in Riverhurst

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

Per Capita Income

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

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 Riverhurst

This data sheds light on the distribution of Riverhurst 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.

38.00% or most of the Riverhurst population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.05% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, 30.00% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 21.95% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree30507038.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree40106032.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate25305530.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher25104021.95%

Employment in Riverhurst

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Riverhurst. 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 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate54.17%
Unemployment rate0.00%

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 Riverhurst's population (around 46.20%) are working self-employed as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 15 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 30.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed151030

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Riverhurst has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (54%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 15%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 0%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting30054%
Health care and social assistance01015%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
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%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

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
Usual place of work15103046.20%
No fixed workplace address15102538.50%
Worked at home10102030.80%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Riverhurst 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 minutes30.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
68.00%
Married or living common-law
32.00%

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 Riverhurst. About 150 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.

LanguagePopulation
English150
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Religion

Riverhurst is predominantly Christian. About 95 of its population is Christian (40 males and 40 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
Christian52.8%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%