Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Westlock, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
89
Provincial population rank: 89
National population rank: 746 of 4,831
-3.5%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Westlock (Town), was 4,921, which represents a change of -3.5% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
0.4%
In 2021, there were 2,151 private dwellings occupied in Westlock (Town), which represent a change of 0.4% from 2016.
368.0
The land area of Westlock (Town) is 13.37 square kilometres and the population density was 368.0 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Westlock (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Westlock (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Westlock County | MD | 7,186 | 7,220 | -0.5 |
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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