Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Swan Hills, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
178
Provincial population rank: 178
National population rank: 1,894 of 4,831
-7.7%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Swan Hills (Town), was 1,201, which represents a change of -7.7% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-4.3%
In 2021, there were 512 private dwellings occupied in Swan Hills (Town), which represent a change of -4.3% from 2016.
46.4
The land area of Swan Hills (Town) is 25.87 square kilometres and the population density was 46.4 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Swan Hills (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Swan Hills (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Big Lakes County | MD | 4,986 | 5,625 r | -11.4 |
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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