Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Picture Butte, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
147
Provincial population rank: 147
National population rank: 1,411 of 4,831
6.6%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Picture Butte (Town), was 1,930, which represents a change of 6.6% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
2.5%
In 2021, there were 689 private dwellings occupied in Picture Butte (Town), which represent a change of 2.5% from 2016.
639.7
The land area of Picture Butte (Town) is 3.02 square kilometres and the population density was 639.7 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Picture Butte (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Picture Butte (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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