Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Rainbow Lake, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
249
Provincial population rank: 249
National population rank: 2,949 of 4,831
-37.7%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Rainbow Lake (Town), was 495, which represents a change of -37.7% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
-32.7%
In 2021, there were 204 private dwellings occupied in Rainbow Lake (Town), which represent a change of -32.7% from 2016.
46.0
The land area of Rainbow Lake (Town) is 10.76 square kilometres and the population density was 46.0 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Rainbow Lake (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Rainbow Lake (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Mackenzie County | SM | 12,804 | 11,171 r | 14.6 |
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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