Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Provost, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
148
Provincial population rank: 148
National population rank: 1,420 of 4,831
-4.9%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Provost (Town), was 1,900, which represents a change of -4.9% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-1.9%
In 2021, there were 764 private dwellings occupied in Provost (Town), which represent a change of -1.9% from 2016.
400.1
The land area of Provost (Town) is 4.75 square kilometres and the population density was 400.1 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Provost (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Provost (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Provost No. 52 | MD | 2,071 | 2,205 | -6.1 |
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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