third largest group at 10% of local area jobs. Statistically the economy appears healthy in the Souris region with job growth from 2014-19 showing a 23.5% increase with 346 new jobs created over the five-year period. Average household income in the community is $68,000, below the provincial average. Agriculture in the region is led by growing crops such as wheat, corn, canola, and soy beans. Livestock is also important in the town's agricultural economic region with cattle, swine, and sheep being farmed commercially in the Souris area. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Souris had a population of 1,970 living in 871 of its 960 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 1,974. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Attractions The Souris Swinging Bridge was destroyed in the 1976 flood and again in the flood of 2011. A new, higher, swinging bridge opened during the summer of 2013. A new swimming pool was constructed in 2010 and is located in Victoria Park, along with numerous walking trails and a bird sanctuary known for its flock of peacocks. The Rock Shop sells many rocks and all of different sizes and varieties. Sports Souris is home to the Southwest Cougars, an ice hockey team which plays in the Manitoba Midget 'AAA' Hockey League. It is also home of the Souris (SW) Sabres, which is part of the school program. It includes; hockey, basketball, volleyball, football, and rugby. Another local hockey team is the Souris Elks, which is a senior team in the Tiger Hills Hockey League. Notable people Alice Masak French, an Inuvialuk author Andy Murray, former St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings coach Emily Tuttosi, a member of the women's Canadian national rugby team References External links Community Profile Map of Souris at Statcan Former towns in Manitoba Populated places disestablished in 2015 2015 disestablishments in Manitoba