Lloydminster, a unique city straddling the provincial border between Alberta and Saskatchewan, continues to grow steadily. In 2024, Lloydminster’s total population reached 39,025. Within Saskatchewan, the province’s population stood at 1,239,865, meaning Lloydminster accounts for about 1.45% of the provincial total. With its dual identity across two provinces, Lloydminster offers valuable insights into urban growth, housing, and demographics in western Canada.
Total Population
39,025
Median Age
36.5 years
Land Area
1,984.24 km²
Lloydminster Population by Age
The 2024 population distribution shows a relatively young median age, with a strong working-age segment.
Total Lloydminster (Alberta + Saskatchewan)
- All ages: 39,025
- 0 to 14 years: 8,007
- 15 to 64 years: 26,096
- 65 years and older: 4,922
- Median age: 36.5
Alberta Part of Lloydminster
- All ages: 21,075
- 0 to 14 years: 4,023
- 15 to 64 years: 13,928
- 65 years and older: 3,124
- Median age: 38.2
Saskatchewan Part of Lloydminster
- All ages: 17,950
- 0 to 14 years: 3,984
- 15 to 64 years: 12,168
- 65 years and older: 1,798
- Median age: 34.6
The Alberta side skews slightly older, while the Saskatchewan side has a younger population overall.
Housing, Density, and Area Stats for Lloydminster
Lloydminster’s growth is closely tied to housing and land development.
- Total population (2021 Census): 36,508
- Total private dwellings (2021): 15,545
- Occupied dwellings: 13,887
- Land area: 1,984.24 km²
- Population density: 18.4/km²
Alberta Part (2021)
- Population: 19,739
- Private dwellings: 8,530
- Occupied dwellings: 7,636
- Land area: 23.98 km²
- Population density: 823.1/km²
Saskatchewan Part (2021)
- Population: 16,769
- Private dwellings: 7,015
- Occupied dwellings: 6,251
- Land area: 1,960.26 km²
- Population density: 8.6/km²
The Alberta side is far more densely populated, while the Saskatchewan side covers a much larger land area but remains sparsely settled.
Lloydminster Demographics – Racial & Ethnic Composition
Lloydminster is home to a growing mix of communities, though the majority still identify as not belonging to a visible minority.
Total Lloydminster (Alberta + Saskatchewan)
| Group | Population | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 1,005 | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 110 | 0.3% |
| Black | 405 | 1.0% |
| Filipino | 3,230 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 75 | 0.2% |
| Latin American | 145 | 0.4% |
| Southeast Asian | 150 | 0.4% |
| West Asian | 80 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 70 | 0.2% |
| Japanese | 35 | 0.1% |
| Other visible minorities / multiple | 105 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 30,520 | 78.2% |
Alberta Part of Lloydminster
| Group | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 685 | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 95 | 0.5% |
| Black | 270 | 1.3% |
| Filipino | 1,105 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 65 | 0.3% |
| Latin American | 75 | 0.4% |
| Southeast Asian | 60 | 0.3% |
| West Asian | 80 | 0.4% |
| Korean | 40 | 0.2% |
| Japanese | 20 | 0.1% |
| Other/multiple minorities | 70 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 16,670 | 79.1% |
Saskatchewan Part of Lloydminster
| Group | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 315 | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 15 | 0.1% |
| Black | 140 | 0.8% |
| Filipino | 2,125 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 10 | 0.1% |
| Latin American | 65 | 0.4% |
| Southeast Asian | 90 | 0.5% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 35 | 0.2% |
| Japanese | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other/multiple minorities | 30 | 0.2% |
| Not a visible minority | 13,850 | 77.2% |
The Saskatchewan side has a much higher Filipino population (11.8%), while the Alberta side has a more diverse spread among South Asian, Black, and other visible minorities.
FAQ
The total population of Lloydminster in 2024 is 39,025, with 21,075 in Alberta and 17,950 in Saskatchewan.
Lloydminster makes up about 1.45% of Saskatchewan’s 2024 population of 1,239,865.
Yes, the Alberta side has more people (21,075) compared to the Saskatchewan side (17,950), though the Saskatchewan portion covers a larger land area.
The Filipino community is the largest visible minority group, with 3,230 people (8.3%) citywide.
The overall median age is 36.5 years. The Alberta side is slightly older at 38.2, while the Saskatchewan side is younger at 34.6.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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