Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Cochrane, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
15
Provincial population rank: 15
National population rank: 151 of 4,831
24.5%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Cochrane (Town), was 32,199, which represents a change of 24.5% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
24.0%
In 2021, there were 12,096 private dwellings occupied in Cochrane (Town), which represent a change of 24.0% from 2016.
1019.5
The land area of Cochrane (Town) is 31.58 square kilometres and the population density was 1019.5 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Cochrane (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Cochrane (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Rocky View County | MD | 41,028 | 39,407 r | 4.1 |
Stoney 142, 143, 144 | IRI | .. | 3,713 | .. |
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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