Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Vulcan, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
153
Provincial population rank: 153
National population rank: 1,497 of 4,831
-7.7%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Vulcan (Town), was 1,769, which represents a change of -7.7% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-2.8%
In 2021, there were 806 private dwellings occupied in Vulcan (Town), which represent a change of -2.8% from 2016.
281.8
The land area of Vulcan (Town) is 6.28 square kilometres and the population density was 281.8 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Vulcan (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Vulcan (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Vulcan County | MD | 4,237 | 3,984 | 6.4 |
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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