McLean, Saskatchewan
With McLean’s close proximity to Regina, a large number of the residents of the village, as well as those living in the surrounding countryside, commute to work.
McLean is a vibrant business, agricultural and commuting community. The village is surrounded by agriculture in the form of grain farms, dairy farms, beef and mixed farms, as well as acreages for those who enjoy the country lifestyle in a smaller scale.
History
McLean incorporated as a village on September 1, 1966.
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, McLean had a population of 392 living in 148 of its 156 total private dwellings, a change of -3.2% from its 2016 population of 405. With a land area of 1.32 km (0.51 sq mi), it had a population density of 297.0/km (769.1/sq mi) in 2021.
In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of McLean recorded a population of 405 living in 144 of its 158 total private dwellings, a 24.9% change from its 2011 population of 304. With a land area of 1.33 km (0.51 sq mi), it had a population density of 304.5/km (788.7/sq mi) in 2016.
Transportation
McLean is situated 20 minutes east of Saskatchewan's capital city Regina, on the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) mainline, between Balgonie and Qu'Appelle. This village is the highest point on the CPR east of the Rockies.