Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Vermilion, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
101
Provincial population rank: 101
National population rank: 864 of 4,831
-3.3%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Vermilion (Town), was 3,948, which represents a change of -3.3% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-4.3%
In 2021, there were 1,678 private dwellings occupied in Vermilion (Town), which represent a change of -4.3% from 2016.
310.4
The land area of Vermilion (Town) is 12.72 square kilometres and the population density was 310.4 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Vermilion (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Vermilion (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Vermilion River County | MD | 7,994 | 8,453 r | -5.4 |
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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