Population
Explore population information for the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87, including community demographics, census data, growth trends, language knowledge, and local demographic trends. Find accurate, up-to-date insights that support residents, businesses, developers, and investors in understanding the people and communities that make up our rural Alberta municipality.
Population Growth
Population growth over the years
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: February 2022
The current total population takes into account the removal of of the population counts of Elizabeth Metis Settlement and Fishing Lake Metis Settlement which have populations of 414 and 594, respectively. Population is the sum of births plus in-migration, and it signifies the total market size possible in the area. This is an important metric for economic developers to measure their economic health and investment attraction. Businesses also use this as a metric for market size when evaluating startup, expansion or relocation decisions.
Age
Population by Age Group
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: April 2022
View a clear graph of population distribution by age group in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. Explore local demographic trends across children, youth, working-age residents, seniors, and other age categories to support community planning, service delivery, recreation, housing, and infrastructure decisions in rural Alberta.
Gender
Population Based On Gender
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: April 2022
Explore population distribution by gender in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. View local demographic data and chart showing the number of residents by gender, supporting community planning, municipal services, housing, recreation, health programs, and inclusive decision-making across the municipality.
Marital Status
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: August 2022
Explore the population data categorized by marital status in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. The local demographic charts showing residents who are married, common-law, single, separated, divorced, or widowed to support municipal planning, housing strategies, community programs, and service delivery across the municipality.
Household Size Demographics
Population Per Household Size
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: April 2022
Explore household size distribution in the community, from one-person households to larger households of five or more people. The data shows 1,865 two-person households, 885 one-person households, 675 three-person households, 770 four-person households, and 565 households with five or more residents.
Household Income Distribution
Population Based On Household Income
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: August 2022
Explore household income distribution across the community, from lower-income households to higher-income earners. The largest group includes 1,630 households earning $150,000 or more annually, followed by 550 households earning approximately $100,000 to $124,999 and 535 households earning $80,000 to $99,999.
Indigenous Identity Population
Population based on Indigenous identity population
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: September 2022
View population data by Indigenous identity in the community, including 1,805 Métis residents, 610 First Nations residents, and 15 Inuit residents.
Visible Minorities
Population based on Visible Minorities
Source: Statistics Canada. Census | Last Updated: October 2022.
Visible minority population data includes 70 Filipino residents, 45 Black residents, 40 Arab residents, 25 Latin American residents, and 15 residents each identifying as Chinese or South Asian.
Languages at Municipality District of Bonnyville No. 87
Knowledge of Official Languages
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: October 2022
The above pie chart illustrates the population's knowledge of Canada's official languages in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. Most residents report speaking English, with 11,325 people identifying English as the language they know. A further 1,550 residents report knowledge of both French and English, reflecting the community's bilingual population. Smaller groups report knowing French only or neither English nor French, with 10 residents in each category. The results highlight English as the primary language used across the municipality while also recognizing the presence of French-speaking and bilingual residents
Median Age
Median Age Trends Over Time
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: April 2022
The above chart represents the median age of residents in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 from 2001 to 2021. The median age increased from 35 years in 2001 to 40 years in 2021, indicating a gradual aging trend in the local population. The median age remained stable at 37 years between 2006 and 2011, then rose to 38 years in 2016 and 40 years in 2021. These demographic trends can help inform municipal planning for services, housing, recreation, transportation, health supports, and programs for residents at different life stages.
Median Household Income in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87
Median Household Income Trends, 2001-2021
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: August 2022
The chart represents median household income in the M.D. of Bonnyville from 2001 to 2021. Median household income increased from $52,801 in 2001 to $112,000 in 2021, demonstrating substantial long-term growth in household income across the municipality. Income rose steadily through 2016, reaching a high of $115,598, before declining slightly to $112,000 in 2021. Despite this decrease, the 2021 median household income remained more than double the 2001 figure. These income trends provide useful context for municipal planning, including housing affordability, local economic development, community services, and infrastructure investment.