Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Coalhurst, Town

Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses

123

Provincial population rank: 123

National population rank: 1,083 of 4,831

7.5%

In 2021, the enumerated population of Coalhurst (Town), was 2,869, which represents a change of 7.5% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.

9.3%

In 2021, there were 1,025 private dwellings occupied in Coalhurst (Town), which represent a change of 9.3% from 2016.

931.3

The land area of Coalhurst (Town) is 3.08 square kilometres and the population density was 931.3 people per square kilometre.

Population change for Coalhurst (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021

Coalhurst (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Lethbridge County MD 10,120 10,237 r -1.1

Alberta [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population growth

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Cochrane T 32,199 25,853 24.5
Airdrie CY 74,100 61,581 20.3
Beaumont CY 20,888 17,457 r 19.7
Mackenzie County SM 12,804 11,171 r 14.6
Canmore T 15,990 13,992 14.3

Alberta [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population growth

Census subdivision (CSD) name Type Population
2021 2016 % change
Athabasca County MD 6,959 7,869 -11.6
Lac la Biche County SM 7,673 8,330 -7.9
Brazeau County MD 7,179 7,771 -7.6
Barrhead County No. 11 MD 5,877 6,288 -6.5
Greenview No. 16 MD 8,584 9,154 r -6.2
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