Town of Asquith | |
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Town | |
 Asquith's Main Street | |
| Motto: Centre of the British Empire | |
  Location of Asquith in Saskatchewan  Asquith, Saskatchewan (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 52°08′06″N 107°13′41″W / 52.135°N 107.228°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Census division | 12 |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Incorporated (Village) | 1907 |
| Incorporated (Town) | 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jackie Stobbe |
| • Town Manager | Kaila Montgomerie |
| • Governing body | Asquith Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 624 |
| • Density | 456.0/km2 (1,181/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CST |
| Postal code | S0K 0J0 |
| Area code | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 14 |
| Website | townofasquith |
Asquith is a town in south-central Saskatchewan, Canada, approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) west of Saskatoon. It became a village in December 1907. According to the 2021 Canadian census, its population is 624. Asquith has a 543-hectare conservation area. The site was largely the original lands settled by Ontario pioneers Andrew and Jennet Mather.
Geography
[edit]Asquith is located approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) away from Saskatoon and has a 543-hectare conservation area.[2]
History
[edit]Asquith was established in the early 1900s on land originally settled by Ontario pioneers Andrew and Jennet Mather. The Mathers were among the town's founding families and operated a general store, which temporarily served as a gathering place for church services before a dedicated building was constructed. The town quickly grew around their homestead, forming a close-knit community with deep roots in family and faith.[3]
In 1908, the Asquith Presbyterian Church was built with support from the Mather and Hastings families, among others. The building was soon shared with the local Methodist congregation and later became part of the United Church of Canada following the 1925 church union. Generations of local families have remained active in the church, which has long served as a hub of community life. Since 1985, the church has also been shared with St. Theresa's Roman Catholic parish, continuing Asquith's tradition of cooperation and community spirit.[3]
Demographics
[edit]Based on the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Asquith had a population of 624 living in 254 of its 277 total private dwellings, a change of -2.3% from its 2016 population of 639. With a land area of 1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi), it had a population density of 455.5/km2 (1,179.7/sq mi) in 2021.[1]
According to the census, the population was composed of 335 males (53.6%) and 290 females (46.4%).[4] In terms of age distribution, 26.2% of residents were children, under the age of 18, 59.5% were working age, between ages 18 and 64, and 14.3% were [seniors aged 65 and over.[4]
The vast majority of residents, 96.6%, were born in Canada, while 3.4% were born in Europe.[4] English was the predominant mother tongue, spoken by 91.9% of the population. Other reported first languages included French (0.8%), other languages (4.8%), and multiple languages (2.4%).[4]
As of 2024, the estimated population of Asquith had risen to 655, representing a modest annual growth rate of 0.38% between 2022 and 2024. This brought the updated population density to approximately 478.7/km², based on a land area of 1.37 km². These estimates differ slightly from official census figures, as they are adjusted for underenumeration.[4]
| 2021 | 2016 | 2011 | |
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| Population | 624 (-2.3% from 2016) | 639 (6.0% from 2011) | 603 (4.7%% from 2006) |
| Land area | 1.37 km2 (0.53 sq mi) | 1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi) | 1.23 km2 (0.47 sq mi) |
| Population density | 456/km2 (1,180/sq mi) | 449.6/km2 (1,164/sq mi) | 491.4/km2 (1,273/sq mi) |
| Median age | 36.8 (M: 36.8, F: 36.8) | ||
| Private dwellings | 277 (total) 254 (occupied) | 261 (total) | 248 (total) |
| Median household income | $77,000 |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Asquith, Saskatchewan (Code 4712059) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ "Asquith" (PDF). Nature Conservancy of Canada. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2023.
- ^ a b Polachic, Darlene (5 July 2008). "Principle of sharing put into practice". Saskatoon StarPhoenix – via PressReader.
- ^ a b c d e "Asquith Town in Saskatchewan". citypopulation.de. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ "1971 Census of Canada - Population Census Subdivisions (Historical)". Catalogue 92-702 Vol I, part 1 (Bulletin 1.1-2). Statistics Canada. July 1973.
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