Lloydminster is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada, with an average of 2.64% growth per year. In the past two census periods Lloydminster grew at an annual rate of 2.83% from 2011 - 2016. The Retail Trade industry is the second largest industry in Lloydminster. With a population of approximately 34,000, a majority of residents are above the national median income. Lloydminster boasts a major trade area extending west towards Edmonton and east towards Saskatoon with the total area estimated at 130,000 - 150,000 people.