Focus on Geography Series, 2016 Census
Desmarais, Indian Settlement (CSD) - Alberta
Data qualityFigure 1.1 description Long description for Figure 1.1 Population, 2016 and 2011 censuses
Population, 2016 and 2011 censuses
Provincial population rank
370 of 416
National population rank
4293 of 4870
- In 2016, the enumerated population of Desmarais (Indian Settlement) was 105, which represents a change of -18.6% from 2011. This compares to the provincial average of 11.6% and the national average of 5.0%.
- The land area of Desmarais (Indian Settlement) is 1.45 square kilometres and the population density was 72.4 people per square kilometre.
- In 2016, there were 51 private dwellings occupied in Desmarais (Indian Settlement), which represent a change of -17.7% from 2011.
Population Change (in percentage) for Desmarais and higher level geographies, 2011 to 2016
Population and dwelling counts
Desmarais (Indian Settlement) – Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2011 to 2016
Census subdivision (CSD) name | CSD type | Population | ||
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2016 | 2011 | % change | ||
Opportunity No. 17 Census subdivision - Opportunity No. 17, Municipal district | MD | 3,181 | 3,074 | 3.5 |
Wabasca 166A Census subdivision - Wabasca 166A, Indian reserve | IRI | 658 | 738 | -10.8 |
Alberta – Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population change, 2011 to 2016
Census subdivision (CSD) name | CSD type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 2011 | % change | ||
Blackfalds Census subdivision - Blackfalds, Town | T | 9,328 | 6,300 | 48.1 |
Cochrane Census subdivision - Cochrane, Town | T | 25,853 | 17,580 | 47.1 |
Airdrie Census subdivision - Airdrie, City | CY | 61,581 | 43,271 revised r | 42.3 |
Chestermere Census subdivision - Chestermere, City | CY | 19,887 | 14,824 | 34.2 |
Beaumont Census subdivision - Beaumont, Town | T | 17,396 | 13,284 | 31.0 |
Alberta – Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population change, 2011 to 2016
Census subdivision (CSD) name | CSD type | Population | ||
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2016 | 2011 | % change | ||
Bonnyville Census subdivision - Bonnyville, Town | T | 5,417 | 6,216 | -12.9 |
Westlock County Census subdivision - Westlock County, Municipal district | MD | 7,220 | 7,644 | -5.5 |
Rocky Mountain House Census subdivision - Rocky Mountain House, Town | T | 6,635 | 6,933 | -4.3 |
Big Lakes County Census subdivision - Big Lakes County, Municipal district | MD | 5,672 | 5,912 | -4.1 |
Clearwater County Census subdivision - Clearwater County, Municipal district | MD | 11,947 | 12,278 | -2.7 |
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Source:
Statistics Canada. 2017. Focus on Geography Series, 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-404-X2016001. Ottawa, Ontario. Data products, 2016 Census.
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