Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Chestermere, City
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
20
Provincial population rank: 20
National population rank: 202 of 4,831
11.4%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Chestermere (City), was 22,163, which represents a change of 11.4% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
10.2%
In 2021, there were 6,733 private dwellings occupied in Chestermere (City), which represent a change of 10.2% from 2016.
675.0
The land area of Chestermere (City) is 32.83 square kilometres and the population density was 675.0 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Chestermere (City) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Chestermere (City) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Calgary | CY | 1,306,784 | 1,239,220 | 5.5 |
| Rocky View County | MD | 41,028 | 39,407 r | 4.1 |
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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