Saskatchewan · Census Agglomeration
Swift Current by the numbers
Swift Current is Canada's 119th largest metro area, home to about 20K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+5.4% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $999, the median age is 42.0 and January averages -11°C.
People
Population of Swift Current
The Swift Current census agglomeration had an estimated 20,312 people on July 1, 2025, up +5.4% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 18,745 people, +1.1% more than in 2016.
The City of Swift Current itself had an estimated 18,154 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Swift Current area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Current | 18,154 | 16,750 | +0.9% | 572 |
| Swift Current No. 137 | 2,089 | 1,995 | +3.3% | 2 |
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 Swift Current
Age
Median age is 42.0 (Canada: 41.6). 21.7% of residents are 65 or older and 16.7% are under 15.
Languages
4.3% can speak both official languages. At home, 91.9% speak mostly English, 0.1% mostly French and 6.0% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 22.0% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 22.1% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 10.8% 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 Swift Current
Half of Swift Current households made more than $80,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Swift Current
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $999 a month on average, +2.3% from a year earlier and +19.2% 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 Swift Current
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Swift Current weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Swift Current Cda weather station, 4.9 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Swift Current questions, answered
What is the population of Swift Current?
The Swift Current metro area had an estimated 20,312 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Swift Current itself had about 18,154.
How much is rent in Swift Current?
In October 2025 the average rent in Swift Current was $830 for a one-bedroom and $999 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Swift Current?
The median household income in Swift Current was $80,000 before tax in 2020 ($70,500 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $96,500.
How cold does it get in Swift Current?
January averages -10.6°C, with average lows of -15.3°C. Swift Current gets about 87 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 25.3°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Swift Current bilingual?
4.3% of people in Swift Current can speak both English and French; 95.4% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Swift Current?
The median age in Swift Current was 42.0 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.