Saskatchewan · Census Agglomeration
Prince Albert by the numbers
Prince Albert is Canada's 68th largest metro area, home to about 49K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+3.3% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,213, the median age is 36.4 and January averages -17°C.
People
Population of Prince Albert
The Prince Albert census agglomeration had an estimated 48,655 people on July 1, 2025, up +3.3% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 45,718 people, +3.5% more than in 2016.
The City of Prince Albert itself had an estimated 40,728 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Prince Albert area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Albert | 40,728 | 37,756 | +5.1% | 562 |
| Prince Albert No. 461 | 3,589 | 3,438 | -3.5% | 3 |
| Buckland No. 491 | 3,550 | 3,277 | -2.9% | 4 |
| Garden River No. 490 | 643 | 647 | -3.6% | 1 |
| Wahpaton 94A | 337 | 310 | +0.3% | 21 |
| Meath Park | 182 | 169 | -3.4% | 318 |
| Albertville | 143 | 121 | -14.8% | 108 |
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 Prince Albert
Age
Median age is 36.4 (Canada: 41.6). 16.2% of residents are 65 or older and 20.7% are under 15.
Languages
7.6% can speak both official languages. At home, 91.7% speak mostly English, 0.4% mostly French and 5.4% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 19.8% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 19.8% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 10.9% 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 Prince Albert
Half of Prince Albert households made more than $78,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Prince Albert
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,213 a month on average, +10.7% from a year earlier and +33.0% 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 Prince Albert
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Prince Albert weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Prince Albert A weather station, 6.5 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Prince Albert questions, answered
What is the population of Prince Albert?
The Prince Albert metro area had an estimated 48,655 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Prince Albert itself had about 40,728.
How much is rent in Prince Albert?
In October 2025 the average rent in Prince Albert was $1,073 for a one-bedroom and $1,213 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Prince Albert?
The median household income in Prince Albert was $78,000 before tax in 2020 ($70,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $95,500.
How cold does it get in Prince Albert?
January averages -17.3°C, with average lows of -23.1°C. Prince Albert gets about 114 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 24.3°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Prince Albert bilingual?
7.6% of people in Prince Albert can speak both English and French; 91.9% speak English only and 0.1% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Prince Albert?
The median age in Prince Albert was 36.4 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.