Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Stettler, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
81
Provincial population rank: 81
National population rank: 675 of 4,831
-4.3%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Stettler (Town), was 5,695, which represents a change of -4.3% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-1.3%
In 2021, there were 2,384 private dwellings occupied in Stettler (Town), which represent a change of -1.3% from 2016.
431.9
The land area of Stettler (Town) is 13.19 square kilometres and the population density was 431.9 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Stettler (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Stettler (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Stettler County No. 6 | MD | 5,666 | 5,566 r | 1.8 |
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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