Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Desmarais, Indian settlement
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
356
Provincial population rank: 356
National population rank: 4,192 of 4,831
5.5%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Desmarais (Indian settlement), was 116, which represents a change of 5.5% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
13.5%
In 2021, there were 59 private dwellings occupied in Desmarais (Indian settlement), which represent a change of 13.5% from 2016.
75.5
The land area of Desmarais (Indian settlement) is 1.54 square kilometres and the population density was 75.5 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Desmarais (Indian settlement) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Desmarais (Indian settlement) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Opportunity No. 17 | MD | 3,382 | 3,253 r | 4.0 |
| Wabasca 166A | IRI | 559 | 596 r | -6.2 |
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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