Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Oyen, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
201
Provincial population rank: 201
National population rank: 2,226 of 4,831
-8.4%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Oyen (Town), was 917, which represents a change of -8.4% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-12.2%
In 2021, there were 352 private dwellings occupied in Oyen (Town), which represent a change of -12.2% from 2016.
178.1
The land area of Oyen (Town) is 5.15 square kilometres and the population density was 178.1 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Oyen (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Oyen (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Special Area No. 3 | SA | 1,142 | 1,153 r | -1.0 |
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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