Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Stony Plain, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
26
Provincial population rank: 26
National population rank: 254 of 4,831
4.7%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Stony Plain (Town), was 17,993, which represents a change of 4.7% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
7.4%
In 2021, there were 7,134 private dwellings occupied in Stony Plain (Town), which represent a change of 7.4% from 2016.
507.6
The land area of Stony Plain (Town) is 35.45 square kilometres and the population density was 507.6 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Stony Plain (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Stony Plain (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Spruce Grove | CY | 37,645 | 34,108 r | 10.4 |
Parkland County | MD | 32,205 | 32,737 r | -1.6 |
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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