Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Elk Point, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
168
Provincial population rank: 168
National population rank: 1,743 of 4,831
-3.7%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Elk Point (Town), was 1,399, which represents a change of -3.7% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
10.7%
In 2021, there were 591 private dwellings occupied in Elk Point (Town), which represent a change of 10.7% from 2016.
284.7
The land area of Elk Point (Town) is 4.91 square kilometres and the population density was 284.7 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Elk Point (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Elk Point (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
St. Paul County No. 19 | MD | 6,306 | 6,036 | 4.5 |
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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