Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Magrath, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
132
Provincial population rank: 132
National population rank: 1,202 of 4,831
4.5%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Magrath (Town), was 2,481, which represents a change of 4.5% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
6.1%
In 2021, there were 803 private dwellings occupied in Magrath (Town), which represent a change of 6.1% from 2016.
422.0
The land area of Magrath (Town) is 5.88 square kilometres and the population density was 422.0 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Magrath (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Magrath (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Cardston County | MD | 4,856 | 4,481 | 8.4 |
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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