Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Castor, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
213
Provincial population rank: 213
National population rank: 2,367 of 4,831
-13.6%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Castor (Town), was 803, which represents a change of -13.6% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-8.6%
In 2021, there were 383 private dwellings occupied in Castor (Town), which represent a change of -8.6% from 2016.
307.9
The land area of Castor (Town) is 2.61 square kilometres and the population density was 307.9 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Castor (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Castor (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Paintearth County No. 18 | MD | 1,990 | 2,102 | -5.3 |
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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