Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Bowden, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
173
Provincial population rank: 173
National population rank: 1,826 of 4,831
3.2%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Bowden (Town), was 1,280, which represents a change of 3.2% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
11.5%
In 2021, there were 584 private dwellings occupied in Bowden (Town), which represent a change of 11.5% from 2016.
370.2
The land area of Bowden (Town) is 3.46 square kilometres and the population density was 370.2 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Bowden (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Bowden (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Red Deer County | MD | 19,933 | 19,531 r | 2.1 |
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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