Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Storthoaks has a population of around 86 people. The village's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Storthoaks has decreased by ▼ -20.37%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | 86 | --20.37% |
2026 Population Projection
Storthoaks's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 86 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Storthoaks Population Trend & Context
Storthoaks had a 2021 census population of 86 — a decline of 22 (▼ 20.37%) people from the 108 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 32 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Storthoaks is around 35 while the female population is around 45.
Of the 86 total population in Storthoaks, the largest gender is female with around 45 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | 45 | -22.22% |
Is Storthoaks a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Storthoaks 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.
Storthoaks Population Compared to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population in 2021 was 1,132,505, spread across the area. Here's how Storthoaks compares to the village's key indicators:
| Indicator | Storthoaks | Saskatchewan |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $0 | $82,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Median age | 32 | 38.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 23.2% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 12.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Storthoaks has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 17.60% of the total population. The village median age is 32.00.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
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 52.90% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 35.30% and 11.80%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Storthoaks are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total - Age groups of the population - 100% data | 35.00% | 45.00% | 85.00% |
| 15 to 64 years | 71.40% | 55.60% | 52.90% |
| 15 to 64 years | 25.00% | 25.00% | 45.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 28.60% | 44.40% | 35.30% |
| 0 to 14 years | 10.00% | 20.00% | 30.00% |
| 65 years and over | 14.30% | 11.10% | 11.80% |
| 65 years and over | 5.00% | 5.00% | 10.00% |
Population of Storthoaks by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Storthoaks is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Storthoaks 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 Storthoaks are English, which accounts for 50.00% of the total population, followed by French (45.00%), Irish (40.00%), Scottish (40.00%), and Canadian (15.00%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Storthoaks include German, Chinese, Italian, Indian (India), and Ukrainian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 37.50% | 66.67% | 50.00% |
| French | 50.00% | 41.67% | 45.00% |
| Irish | 37.50% | 33.33% | 40.00% |
| Scottish | 50.00% | 33.33% | 40.00% |
| Canadian | 25.00% | 16.67% | 15.00% |
| German | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Italian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Indian (India) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Ukrainian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Storthoaks
About 0.00% of Storthoaks'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.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Storthoaks's population profile.
About 0.0% of Storthoaks's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Storthoaks's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
100.0% of Storthoaks's residents (100 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 100.0% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 35 of Storthoaks's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 16.65% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 8.35% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.35%, 8.35%, and 8.35%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 10 | 16.65% |
| 1 person | 5 | 8.35% |
| 3 persons | 5 | 8.35% |
| 4 persons | 5 | 8.35% |
| 5 or more persons | 5 | 8.35% |
Family and Household Structure in Storthoaks
Of census families in Storthoaks, 75.0% are couple families and 25.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.3 people.
16.7% of households in Storthoaks are one-person households, 66.7% are couple-family households, 16.7% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 5 | 16.7% |
| Couple-family households | 20 | 66.7% |
| One-parent-family households | 5 | 16.7% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Storthoaks
Analyzing income distribution in Storthoaks can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Storthoaks 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 Storthoaks 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 Storthoaks's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Storthoaks'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 Storthoaks
This data sheds light on the distribution of Storthoaks 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.
70.00% or most of the Storthoaks population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 20.00% 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.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 20 | 15 | 35 | 70.00% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 0 | 10 | 10 | 20.00% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Below national average 0.0% of Storthoaks's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Storthoaks
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Storthoaks. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Storthoaks is at 0.00% which is pretty low.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 92.31% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.00% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Storthoaks, 38.5% worked full year full time in the reference year, 53.8% worked part year and/or part time, and 0.0% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 25 | 38.5% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 35 | 53.8% |
| Did not work | 0 | 0.0% |
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 Storthoaks's population (around 58.30%) 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.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Storthoaks industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Storthoaks is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Storthoaks has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (25%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 17%, followed by Wholesale trade at 17%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 0 | 15 | 25% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 10 | 0 | 17% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 17% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 0 | 17% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Retail trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Educational services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Storthoaks residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Storthoaks: Health care and social assistance (25%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%), Wholesale trade (17%)
Top occupation categories in Storthoaks: Sales and service occupations (25%), Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (25%), Health occupations (17%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 20 | 20 | 45 | 75.00% |
| Worked at home | 10 | 0 | 10 | 16.70% |
| No fixed workplace address | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16.70% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Storthoaks 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 Storthoaks residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Storthoaks 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 15 to 29 minutes | 44.40% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 44.40% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Storthoaks 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 Storthoaks'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.
English is the most spoken official language in Storthoaks. About 80 people living in the village 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 | 80 |
| French | 5 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 16.7% of Storthoaks's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 72.2% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 65 | 72.2% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 15 | 16.7% |
| Neither English nor French | 0 | 0.0% |
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 | 88.9% | 94.4% |
| French | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Non-official languages | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Religion
Storthoaks is predominantly Christian. About 70 of its population is Christian (35 males and 40 females).
The second largest religion in the village is Hindu with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Muslim, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Sikh represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 70.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
Nearest Villages to Storthoaks
- Alida 19.4 km · 103 people
- Carievale 23.8 km · 85 people
- Gainsborough 26.1 km · 227 people
- Glen Ewen 36.0 km · 159 people
- Manor 42.2 km · 305 people
- Maryfield 50.0 km · 311 people
- Fairlight 54.4 km · 25 people
- Frobisher 63.0 km · 127 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Storthoaks
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Storthoaks has a population of 86 people, making it the 707th village in Saskatchewan. The population declined significantly from 108 in 2016, a decrease of 22 people or 20.37%. The village has a population density of 192.3 people per km² across a land area of 0.45 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Storthoaks's population declined by 20.37% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 108 to 86 people, a loss of 22 residents. This decline is consistent with pressures faced by many other Saskatchewan villages during this period. The median age of 32.00 years suggests a comparatively young population. The relatively low proportion of one-person households (16.7%) points to a family-oriented community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Storthoaks has a population density of approximately 192.30 people per square kilometre.
Storthoaks covers a land area of approximately 0.45 km².
The median age of the population in Storthoaks is 32.00 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Storthoaks is English.
The median household income in Storthoaks is $0, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Storthoaks.
Christian is the predominant religion in Storthoaks.
According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of Storthoaks's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
100.0% of Storthoaks's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 25.0% of census families in Storthoaks, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Storthoaks, per the 2021 Census.
16.7% of Storthoaks'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 Storthoaks, 38.5% 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.