Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Cardston, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
106
Provincial population rank: 106
National population rank: 905 of 4,831
3.9%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Cardston (Town), was 3,724, which represents a change of 3.9% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
7.3%
In 2021, there were 1,261 private dwellings occupied in Cardston (Town), which represent a change of 7.3% from 2016.
434.1
The land area of Cardston (Town) is 8.58 square kilometres and the population density was 434.1 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Cardston (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Cardston (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 |
Blood 148 | IRI | 4,572 | 4,570 | 0.0 |
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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