Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Athabasca, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
126
Provincial population rank: 126
National population rank: 1,108 of 4,831
-6.9%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Athabasca (Town), was 2,759, which represents a change of -6.9% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-3.3%
In 2021, there were 1,155 private dwellings occupied in Athabasca (Town), which represent a change of -3.3% from 2016.
155.1
The land area of Athabasca (Town) is 17.79 square kilometres and the population density was 155.1 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Athabasca (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Athabasca (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Athabasca County | MD | 6,959 | 7,869 | -11.6 |
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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