Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Nanton, Town
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
141
Provincial population rank: 141
National population rank: 1,315 of 4,831
-0.6%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Nanton (Town), was 2,167, which represents a change of -0.6% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.8% and the national average of 5.2%.
0.5%
In 2021, there were 953 private dwellings occupied in Nanton (Town), which represent a change of 0.5% from 2016.
423.9
The land area of Nanton (Town) is 5.11 square kilometres and the population density was 423.9 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Nanton (Town) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Nanton (Town) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
Willow Creek No. 26 | MD | 6,081 | 5,575 r | 9.1 |
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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