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Demographics
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Total Population
2,226
Median Household Income
63,168
Total Visible Minorities
115
Median Age
45.2What is the Population of Biggar, SK?
At present, Biggar, SK has a population of 2,226 people. Overall, the average population is dwindling at an average of -0.23% per year over the past 20 years. In the last two census, its population grew by 65 people, an average growth rate of 0.6% from 2011 to 2016.
What is the Median Age of Biggar, SK?
Biggar, SK has a median age of 45 years old.
Age
58.74 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 17.04 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 700 people are expected to retire in the coming years.
Gender
Overall, women outnumber men by 75 people. The 60 to 64 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 15 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 55 to 59 years old, comprising 7.38 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 51.08 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Biggar, SK as married couples usually bring in larger incomes, higher net worth and gains on average. They also help boost the community's liveliness and labour force, as they are most likely to bear children and create the best economic conditions for them. Furthermore, this group also spends more compared to most of their counterparts.
Aboriginal Identification
The largest aboriginal population are that of the Metis, making up 63.64 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 60 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the First Nations.
Household Income
With a population at 2,226 people, most inhabitants at Biggar, SK are above the low income cut-off, or the income a person must earn to be considered to be part of the low income group. Majority are also above the 2,016 national median income of $63,168 per year.
Knowledge Of Official Language
Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 98.15 per cent of the population.
Median Household Income
In Biggar, SK, the median household income is $63,168 per year. The median household income in Biggar, SK is lower than the national household median income in 2015.
Period Of Immigration
The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was 2011 to 2016, where 70 people surveyed called Canada their new home.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the Filipino, making up 73.91 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Japanese, making up 10 people.Following Japanese is Latin American that is 8.7 per cent of the visible minority population.
Labour Force
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Unemployment Rate
Overall, the average unemployment rate of Biggar, SK is growing at an average of 3.92% per year over the past 10years.In the last census, its unemployment rate declined by 3 per cent, an average rate of decline of 6.8% from 2011 to 2016. Further declines in unemployment rates reflects positive economic conditions in the community, as more people are finding jobs and businesses are most likely thriving.
Participation Rate
Overall, the average unemployment rate of Biggar, SK is dwindling at an average of -0.93% per year over the past 10 years.In the last census, its population declined by 7 people, an average rate of decline of 2.32% from 2011 to 2016.
Employment Rate
Overall, the average employment rate of Biggar, SK is dwindling at an average of -1.04% per year over the past 10 years.In the last census, its employment rate declined by 4 per cent, an average rate of decline of 1.66% from 2011 to 2016. Further declines in employment rates reflects positive economic conditions in the community, as more people are finding jobs and businesses are most likely thriving.
Taxation
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Quality of Life
View the Quality of Life tab for information such as Average Rainfall, Average Snowfall and more. Data is populated from census, state, provincial and municipal sources, along with third-party projections.
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Average Rainfall
Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of July when it rains an average of 67 mm. This is 23.93% of the annual rain experienced in Biggar, SK. The month of June is also rainy with an average rainfall of 58.6 mm. Following June is August, when 48.7 mm is the average rainfall.
Average Snowfall
Wrap up in layers in the month of Janurary when snow builds up tp an average of 19.0 centimetres. This is 19.75% of the annual snowfall experienced in Biggar, SK. The month of December is also snowy with an average snowfall of 17.7 cm. Following December is March, when 14.4 cm is the average snowfall.
Average Temperature
It is coldest in Biggar, SK in January when temperature drops to -19.5 °C and warmest in the month of July when it hits 25.1 °C. It will be a good idea to always check temperatures and the weather around August when temperatures are more fickle that it changed by 13.9 °C in the same month in 2016. Temperatures are most stable in Biggar, SK in the month of November.
Housing
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Construction Period
42.86 per cent, which is majority of homes in Biggar, SK, were constructed before 1960. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1961 to 1980, where 355 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 120 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
36.79%, which is majority of homes in Biggar, SK, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 310 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 23.83 per cent of dwellings.
Transportation
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81.32%Time Leaving For Work
Majority of commuters in Biggar, SK leave their homes from 7:00am to 7:59am, saying that it's enough time to get to work. The second most popular time to head to work, with 24.73% of respondents, is from 8:00am to 8:59am. However, 220 of commuters still prefer to leave from 6:00am to 6:59am.
Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 740 respondents in Biggar, SK, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 10.44% of respondents say that they prefer walking. The third most popular means of transportation is riding a bicycle with 30 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Biggar, SK have have completed a high school education. With 520 people, it is what most people in Biggar, SK completed. Coming in second, 30.31% of inhabitants say they have not completed any certificate. The third largest group are people who have completed an apprenticeship, with 230 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Business, Management & Public Administration with 185 people practicing it in Biggar, SK. Health & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 23.27% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Engineering & related fields, with 175 people responding that it is their line of work. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is expected to be a growing industry, however, Department of Finance confirms that Canada is lagging behind other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of STEM graduates. Biggar, SK has 185 people or 23.27% of workers in STEM industries.
Location Of Study
Majority of the population, which is around 95.06% of residents received their schooling from Canada. Another country where most residents received their schooling is United States, making up 10 people. At 1.23 per cent, those who received their education from the Philippines is the third largest group.
Utilities
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Companies
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Business Size
The industry that dominates Biggar, SK is 1 to 4 employees comprising of 90 businesses or 65.69% of the community's business establishments. Coming second is the 5 to 9 employees industry that makes up 16.06% of the business community.The third largest is the 10 to 19 employees industry, which includes 13 businesses. Meanwhile, 10.95 per cent of businesses are considered to be small business, providing jobs to 1 to 99 employees. Then 0.0 per cent make up the medium-sized businesses that employs 100 to 499 people.