Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Smoky Lake, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
182
Provincial population rank: 182
National population rank: 1,970 of 4,831
16.9%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Smoky Lake (Town), was 1,127, which represents a change of 16.9% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
5.0%
In 2021, there were 442 private dwellings occupied in Smoky Lake (Town), which represent a change of 5.0% from 2016.
264.4
The land area of Smoky Lake (Town) is 4.26 square kilometres and the population density was 264.4 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Smoky Lake (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Smoky Lake (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Smoky Lake County | MD | 3,874 | 4,107 | -5.7 |
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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