Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
High River, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
33
Provincial population rank: 33
National population rank: 304 of 4,831
5.4%
In 2021, the enumerated population of High River (Town), was 14,324, which represents a change of 5.4% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
7.7%
In 2021, there were 5,787 private dwellings occupied in High River (Town), which represent a change of 7.7% from 2016.
645.4
The land area of High River (Town) is 22.19 square kilometres and the population density was 645.4 people per square kilometre.
Population change for High River (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
High River (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Foothills County | MD | 23,199 | 22,616 r | 2.6 |
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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