Saskatchewan · Census Agglomeration
Yorkton by the numbers
Yorkton is Canada's 111th largest metro area, home to about 22K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+5.8% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,217, the median age is 41.6 and January averages -17°C.
People
Population of Yorkton
The Yorkton census agglomeration had an estimated 21,562 people on July 1, 2025, up +5.8% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 19,859 people, -0.3% more than in 2016.
The City of Yorkton itself had an estimated 17,543 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Yorkton area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkton | 17,543 | 16,280 | -0.4% | 450 |
| Orkney No. 244 | 1,957 | 1,883 | +0.4% | 2 |
| Wallace No. 243 | 919 | 881 | +3.4% | 1 |
| Springside | 523 | 478 | -4.8% | 679 |
| Ebenezer | 197 | 188 | +1.6% | 313 |
| Rhein | 156 | 149 | -12.4% | 138 |
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 Yorkton
Age
Median age is 41.6 (Canada: 41.6). 20.7% of residents are 65 or older and 18.1% are under 15.
Languages
2.7% can speak both official languages. At home, 92.6% speak mostly English, 0.1% mostly French and 5.2% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 20.7% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 20.0% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 10.4% 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 Yorkton
Half of Yorkton households made more than $77,500 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Yorkton
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,217 a month on average, +6.2% from a year earlier and +28.9% 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 Yorkton
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Yorkton weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Yorkton A weather station, 5.9 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Yorkton questions, answered
What is the population of Yorkton?
The Yorkton metro area had an estimated 21,562 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Yorkton itself had about 17,543.
How much is rent in Yorkton?
In October 2025 the average rent in Yorkton was $1,076 for a one-bedroom and $1,217 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Yorkton?
The median household income in Yorkton was $77,500 before tax in 2020 ($68,500 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $92,900.
How cold does it get in Yorkton?
January averages -16.7°C, with average lows of -22.0°C. Yorkton gets about 117 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 24.3°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Yorkton bilingual?
2.7% of people in Yorkton can speak both English and French; 96.9% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Yorkton?
The median age in Yorkton was 41.6 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.