Saskatchewan · Census Agglomeration
Estevan by the numbers
Estevan is Canada's 147th largest metro area, home to about 13K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+0.8% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,005, the median age is 39.2 and January averages -14°C.
People
Population of Estevan
The Estevan census agglomeration had an estimated 13,266 people on July 1, 2025, up +0.8% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 12,798 people, -6.0% more than in 2016.
The City of Estevan itself had an estimated 11,391 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Estevan area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estevan | 11,391 | 10,851 | -5.5% | 593 |
| Estevan No. 5 | 1,293 | 1,279 | -6.6% | 2 |
| Bienfait | 683 | 668 | -12.3% | 219 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Estevan
Age
Median age is 39.2 (Canada: 41.6). 15.9% of residents are 65 or older and 18.9% are under 15.
Languages
3.4% can speak both official languages. At home, 92.9% speak mostly English, 0.1% mostly French and 5.3% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 16.2% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 17.6% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 14.0% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Estevan
Half of Estevan households made more than $96,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Estevan
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,005 a month on average, +0.7% from a year earlier and +10.7% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Estevan
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Estevan weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Estevan A weather station, 8.7 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Estevan questions, answered
What is the population of Estevan?
The Estevan metro area had an estimated 13,266 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Estevan itself had about 11,391.
How much is rent in Estevan?
In October 2025 the average rent in Estevan was $863 for a one-bedroom and $1,005 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Estevan?
The median household income in Estevan was $96,000 before tax in 2020 ($82,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $114,300.
How cold does it get in Estevan?
January averages -13.7°C, with average lows of -19.2°C. Estevan gets about 111 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 26.4°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Estevan bilingual?
3.4% of people in Estevan can speak both English and French; 96.3% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Estevan?
The median age in Estevan was 39.2 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.