Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Saskatoon has a population of around 266,141 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Saskatoon has increased by 7.66%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 247,201 | 266,141 | +7.66% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.49% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Saskatoon's population is projected to reach approximately 286,532 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,264.71 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 266,141 | 286,532 | 1,264.71 |
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.
Population By Genders
The male population of Saskatoon is around 130,760 while the female population is around 135,385.
Of the 266,141 total population in Saskatoon, the largest gender is female with around 135,385 women within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 130,760 | 135,385 | +3.42% |
Is Saskatoon a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Saskatoon 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.
Other Cities Near Saskatoon
- Martensville (17.6 km)
- Warman (21.7 km)
Population by Age Characteristics
Saskatoon has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 8.10% of the total population. The city median age is 36.80.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 to 34 years | 10,760 8.20% | 10,895 8.00% | 1.24% | 21,655 8.10% |
| 35 to 39 years | 10,230 7.80% | 10,490 7.70% | 2.48% | 20,720 7.80% |
| 25 to 29 years | 10,135 7.80% | 10,080 7.40% | 0.54% | 20,215 7.60% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9,785 7.50% | 9,810 7.20% | 0.25% | 19,595 7.40% |
| 40 to 44 years | 9,080 6.90% | 9,005 6.70% | 0.83% | 18,080 6.80% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8,710 6.70% | 8,180 6.00% | 6.08% | 16,890 6.30% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8,305 6.40% | 7,750 5.70% | 6.68% | 16,055 6.00% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7,845 6.00% | 8,120 6.00% | 3.39% | 15,965 6.00% |
| 0 to 4 years | 8,160 6.20% | 7,585 5.60% | 7.05% | 15,755 5.90% |
| 45 to 49 years | 7,735 5.90% | 7,805 5.80% | 0.90% | 15,540 5.80% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7,365 5.60% | 7,965 5.90% | 7.53% | 15,325 5.80% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7,875 6.00% | 7,380 5.50% | 6.29% | 15,260 5.70% |
| 50 to 54 years | 7,270 5.60% | 7,335 5.40% | 0.89% | 14,610 5.50% |
| 65 to 69 years | 6,155 4.70% | 6,805 5.00% | 9.55% | 12,955 4.90% |
| 70 to 74 years | 4,460 3.40% | 5,325 3.90% | 16.24% | 9,785 3.70% |
| 75 to 79 years | 2,915 2.20% | 3,565 2.60% | 18.23% | 6,485 2.40% |
| 85 years and over | 2,010 1.50% | 4,360 3.20% | 53.90% | 6,370 2.40% |
| 80 to 84 years | 1,960 1.50% | 2,925 2.20% | 32.99% | 4,885 1.80% |
| 85 to 89 years | 1,340 1.00% | 2,550 1.90% | 47.45% | 3,890 1.50% |
| 90 to 94 years | 540 0.40% | 1,340 1.00% | 59.70% | 1,875 0.70% |
| 95 to 99 years | 115 0.10% | 400 0.30% | 71.25% | 515 0.20% |
| 100 years and over | 15 0.00% | 80 0.10% | 81.25% | 90 0.00% |
Broader Age Groups
If the city'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 66.50% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 18.30% and 15.20%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Saskatoon are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 67.40% | 65.70% | 66.50% |
| Average age of the population | 37.50% | 39.90% | 38.80% |
| Median age of the population | 35.60% | 38.00% | 36.80% |
| 0 to 14 years | 19.30% | 17.40% | 18.30% |
| 65 years and over | 13.40% | 17.00% | 15.20% |
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Population of Saskatoon by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Saskatoon is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Saskatoon 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 22.65% of the total population, followed by English (18.45%), Scottish (15.46%), Ukrainian (14.46%), and Irish (12.97%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Canadian, Norwegian, Polish, and Filipino.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | 21.96% | 23.33% | 22.65% |
| English | 18.19% | 18.70% | 18.45% |
| Scottish | 15.24% | 15.68% | 15.46% |
| Ukrainian | 13.96% | 14.94% | 14.46% |
| Irish | 12.71% | 13.23% | 12.97% |
| French | 9.19% | 9.70% | 9.45% |
| Canadian | 8.48% | 7.55% | 8.01% |
| Norwegian | 5.91% | 6.48% | 6.20% |
| Polish | 5.02% | 5.69% | 5.36% |
| Filipino | 5.07% | 5.14% | 5.10% |
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Saskatoon's population profile.
About 20.4% of Saskatoon's population are immigrants (53,210 people).
The top countries of origin for Saskatoon's immigrant population are Philippines (11,835), India (5,845), China (4,695), Pakistan (3,970), Nigeria (2,090).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 11,835 |
| India | 5,845 |
| China | 4,695 |
| Pakistan | 3,970 |
| Nigeria | 2,090 |
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 58,315 of Saskatoon's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 16.70% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.80% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.35%, 6.70%, and 4.40%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 35,800 | 16.70% |
| 1 person | 31,670 | 14.80% |
| 3 persons | 15,770 | 7.35% |
| 4 persons | 14,395 | 6.70% |
| 5 or more persons | 9,420 | 4.40% |
Income in Saskatoon
Analyzing income distribution in Saskatoon can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Saskatoon is $43,200.
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 city's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Saskatoon population or around 32,215 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 31,100 and 27,155 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Saskatoon's median household income is $85,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average Saskatoon's median household income is 1,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the city'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 city's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Saskatoon
This data sheds light on the distribution of Saskatoon 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.
62.45% or most of the Saskatoon population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.25% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 27.55% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 10.10% has No certificate, diploma or degree.
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 100,330 | 116,590 | 216,915 | 62.45% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53,020 | 65,285 | 118,310 | 34.25% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 52,115 | 46,555 | 98,675 | 27.55% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 20,350 | 17,260 | 37,610 | 10.10% |
Above national average 34.3% of Saskatoon's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Saskatoon
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Saskatoon. 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 5.91% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 61.90% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.91% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the city who work as an employee. The majority of Saskatoon's population (around 69.60%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the city, there are 10,190 men and 7,000 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 17,195.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 10,190 | 7,000 | 17,195 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Saskatoon industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Saskatoon is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Saskatoon has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Educational services at 10%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 4,565 | 17,300 | 15% |
| Retail trade | 7,960 | 7,930 | 11% |
| Educational services | 5,210 | 9,185 | 10% |
| Construction | 9,840 | 1,380 | 8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4,670 | 5,600 | 7% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 5,490 | 4,460 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6,055 | 2,100 | 6% |
| Public administration | 3,735 | 3,875 | 5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3,085 | 3,740 | 5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5,300 | 1,125 | 5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3,775 | 1,540 | 4% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 2,785 | 2,055 | 3% |
| Finance and insurance | 1,760 | 2,480 | 3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 2,395 | 580 | 2% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 1,450 | 1,310 | 2% |
| Information and cultural industries | 1,250 | 1,195 | 2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 1,355 | 935 | 2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,155 | 710 | 1% |
| Utilities | 765 | 195 | 1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 160 | 175 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Saskatoon residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Saskatoon: Health care and social assistance (15%), -45 Retail trade (11%), Educational services (10%)
Top occupation categories in Saskatoon: Sales and service occupations (25%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (17%), Business, finance and administration occupations (15%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the city. 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 | 45,005 | 47,170 | 92,180 | 70.10% |
| Worked at home | 10,275 | 12,185 | 22,460 | 17.10% |
| No fixed workplace address | 12,330 | 4,280 | 16,610 | 12.60% |
| Worked outside Canada | 170 | 130 | 305 | 0.20% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Saskatoon 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 Saskatoon residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Saskatoon spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the city's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the city.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 49.90% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 38.60% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 7.20% |
| 60 minutes and over | 2.70% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 1.70% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Saskatoonshed 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 city's social fabric. We can gain insights into Saskatoon's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights city'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 Saskatoon. About 255,455 people living in the province speak English, 3,550 people speak Neither English nor French, 2,805 people speak French language, and 760 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 255,455 |
| Neither English nor French | 3,550 |
| French | 2,805 |
| English and French | 760 |
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 | 75.6% | 83.8% |
| Non-official languages | 19.5% | 12.0% |
| French | 1.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
Saskatoon is predominantly Christian. About 134,900 of its population is Christian (62,045 males and 62,045 females).
The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 5.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Sikh, both represent 2.0% and 1.2% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.7% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 51.7% |
| Islam | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% |
Points of Interest in Saskatoon
Hospitals
Schools
- Sylvia Fedoruk School
- St. Nicholas Catholic School
- Mayfair Community School
- Caswell Community School
- École canadienne-française
- Bedford Road Collegiate
- Sutherland School
- Brownell School
- Silverwood Heights School
- École Sister O'Brien School
- Marion M. Graham Collegiate
- Holy Cross High School
- Walter Murray Collegiate
- Buena Vista School
- Georges Vanier Catholic School
- Queen Elizabeth School
- St. Frances School
- Brunskill School
- Hugh Cairns V.C. School
Universities
Parks
- The Bowl
- Peturrson's Ravine
- Balsam Park
- T.J. Quigley Park
- President Murray Park
- Wiggins Park
- Les Kerr Park
- Christine Morris Park
- Dave King Park
- Forestry Farm Park and Zoo
- A.H. Browne Park
- Cumberland Park
- Weaver Park
- W. W. Ashley Park
- Ashworth Holmes Park
- pedestrian linkage
- Don Ross Park
- Sutherland Park
- Rochdale Park
- W.J.L. Harvey North Park
- W.J.L. Harvey (South) Park
- Greystone Park
- Brevoort Park South
- Nutana Kwanis Park
- Thorton Park
- Buena Vista Park
- C.P. Seeley Park
- Churchill Park
Libraries
- Rusty MacDonald Library
- Cliff Wright Library
- Carlyle King
- Library 20th st
- Murray Library
- Leslie and Irene Dubé Health Sciences Library
- Science Library, University of Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon Public Library Round Praire Branch
- Mayfair Library
Community Centres
Green Spaces in Saskatoon
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| The Bowl | Parks | — |
| Peturrson's Ravine | Parks | — |
| Balsam Park | Parks | 0.6 ha |
| T.J. Quigley Park | Parks | 0.7 ha |
| President Murray Park | Parks | 3.8 ha |
| Wiggins Park | Parks | 1.3 ha |
| Les Kerr Park | Parks | 8.3 ha |
| Christine Morris Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Dave King Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Forestry Farm Park and Zoo | Parks | 55.7 ha |
| A.H. Browne Park | Parks | 2.1 ha |
| Cumberland Park | Parks | 1.4 ha |
| Weaver Park | Parks | 4.4 ha |
| W. W. Ashley Park | Parks | 2.8 ha |
| Ashworth Holmes Park | Parks | 5.2 ha |
| pedestrian linkage | Parks | 0.7 ha |
| Don Ross Park | Parks | 0.3 ha |
| Sutherland Park | Parks | 3.6 ha |
| Rochdale Park | Parks | 7.3 ha |
| W.J.L. Harvey North Park | Parks | 19.6 ha |
| W.J.L. Harvey (South) Park | Parks | 5.9 ha |
| Greystone Park | Parks | 4.1 ha |
| Brevoort Park South | Parks | 1.4 ha |
| Nutana Kwanis Park | Parks | 10.9 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saskatoon
According to the 2021 census, Saskatoon has a population of approximately 266,141 people.
Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Saskatoon increased by 7.66%.
Saskatoon has a population density of approximately 1,174.70 people per square kilometre.
Saskatoon covers a land area of approximately 226.56 km².
The median age of the population in Saskatoon is 36.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Saskatoon is German.
The median household income in Saskatoon is $85,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Saskatoon.
Christian is the predominant religion in Saskatoon.
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.