Population

Total Population

The combined population of the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford, according to the Statistics Canada 2006 Census, is 16,875.

Trading Area Population

TRADING AREA
Market	Kilometers	Population
Primary market (10 to 15 minute drive)	20	20,155
Secondary market (within 45 minute drive)	80	46,600
Market Area Population (within 60 minute drive)	100	62,300
Source: Saskbiz website, www.saskbiz.com

Cultural Diversity of Population

The Battlefords region is a predominantly English speaking area. The second most common language spoken is Cree. There are a number of French speaking individuals as well and French Immersion is taught at a number of schools in the area.

The community has a high proportion of Aboriginal residents with 18.6% of the total population according to the 2001 Census.

Although original settlers were primarily English or Ukrainian, most of the Battlefords population identify themselves as Canadian born. There are a number of immigrants, although immigration makes up a very small proportion of the total population.

Age of Population

The Battlefords enjoys a young population (combined median age of 36.8). A very high percentage of the population is aged 19 and under (28.1%).

This young population demonstrates the appeal of the Battlefords to youth, and solidifies a strong labour force for the future.

Proportion of Population Under 19 and Median Age
	% of Population under 19	Median Age
Battlefords	28.1	36.8
Canada	25.9	37.6
Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census