Community Data Summary

Explore a summary of key community and economic data for the Municipal District of Bonnyville . This dashboard brings together information on demographics, labour force, taxation, quality of life, real estate, transportation, education, utilities, and local companies to support informed decision-making, investment, planning, and community development across northeastern Alberta.

DEMOGRAPHICS

View the Demographics tab for information such as the overall population, population by age group, population based on gender, material status, and more. 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.

Total Population

11,889

Median Household Income

$112,000

Total Visible Minorities

210

Median Age

What is the Population of Bonnyville?

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.

LABOUR FORCE

View the Labour Force page to view details regarding the local workforce, the types of jobs held by residents, and the industries that support the municipal economy

Total Labour Force

6,645

Employment Rate

60.9%

Participation Rate

67.8%

Unemployment Rate

10.1%

Employment Rates in the Municipal District of Bonnyville

The following chart represents the employment rate from 2001 to 2021. It shows how the share of working-age residents who were employed changed over time. These statistics provide useful context for municipal economic development, workforce planning, local business support, and community programs that promote participation in the labour market. Employment rates remained relatively consistent from 2001 to 2011, at 73.3% in 2001, 71.1% in 2006, and 72.4% in 2011. The rate then decreased to 64.3% in 2016 and 60.9% in 2021.

Worker Classes in the Municipal District of Bonnyville

This doughnut chart shows the distribution of employed residents in the Municipal District of Bonnyville by worker class. Most workers were classified as employees (5,120 residents), while 1,520 residents were self-employed. A further 180 residents were recorded under no worker class.

TAXATION

View the Taxation tab to access information for provincial personal income tax, fedral personal income tax rates, provincial corporate income tax in Alberta, and federal corporate income tax in Canada. It also displays the Mill Rates by the M.D. of Bonnyville. Find clear, reliable resources to help property owners, businesses, developers, and residents understand how municipal taxation supports essential services, infrastructure, community programs, and long-term local priorities.

Federal General Corporate Tax

Federal Small Business Corporate

Provincial Corporate Income Tax Rates in Alberta

This chart shows Alberta's provincial corporate income tax rates. The general corporate income tax rate is 8%. The small business corporate income tax rate for Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) is 2%.

Federal Corporate Income Tax Rates in Canada

This chart shows Canada's federal corporate income tax rates. The general corporate income tax rate is 15%. The small business corporate income tax rate is 9%. The federal investment income tax rate for Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) is 38.7%.

QUALITY OF LIFE

View the Quality of Life tab for information regarding average rainfall, snowfall, sunshine hours, and seasonal temperatures. Explore local climate data to help residents, visitors, businesses, and developers plan activities, make informed decisions, and experience the year-round lifestyle opportunities available in the region.

Average Yearly Rainfall

334 mm

Average Yearly Snowfall

129 cm

Highest Temperature

32° Celsius

Lowest Temperature

-42° Celsius

Average Temperature in the Municipal District of Bonnyville

This chart shows the monthly minimum and maximum temperatures, measured in degrees Celsius. The lowest minimum temperature is -41.9°C in February, while the highest maximum temperature is 32.4°C in May. Winter conditions are coldest from December through March, with monthly minimum temperatures ranging from -18.4°C to -41.9°C. Temperatures increase through spring, with maximum temperatures reaching 20.0°C in April and 32.4°C in May. Summer maximum temperatures range from 26.4°C in June to 29.5°C in July.

Average Rainfall

Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of July when it rains an average of 78 mm. This is 24.61% of the annual rain experienced in Bonnyville No 87, AB. The month of June is also rainy with an average rainfall of 73.2 mm. Following June is August, when 56.4 mm is the average rainfall.

Average Sunshine

Sunscreens are most handy in the month of July when the sun shines an average of 283 hours. This is 13.13% of the annual sunshine experienced in Bonnyville No 87, AB. The month of August is also sunny with an average sunshine of 279 hours. Following August is June, when 265.2 hours is the average number of sun hours.

REAL ESTATE

View the Real Estate tab to explore the real-estate and housing information, the statistics on dwellings by number of bedrooms, housing type by structure, housing prices, and more. Access reliable data to support informed decisions by residents, homebuyers, builders, developers, businesses, and investors.

Number of Renters

470

Number of Home Owners

4280

Dwellings by Number of Bedrooms

This chart shows the number of dwellings by bedroom count. Dwellings with four or more bedrooms are the largest category, with 2,180 dwellings. This is followed by three-bedroom dwellings, with 1,765 dwellings. There are 635 dwellings with two bedrooms and 160 dwellings with one bedroom or less.

Housing Type by Structure

This chart shows the number of dwellings by housing structure type. Single-detached homes are the predominant housing type, with 4,305 dwellings. There are 405 movable dwellings, while duplexes, row houses, and semi-detached homes each represent a small share of the housing stock, with 5, 15, and 15 dwellings, respectively.

TRANSPORTATION

View the Transportation tab for information regarding commuting methods, travel times, household vehicle access, and road infrastructure. Discover how residents travel across northeastern Alberta for work, services, education, and daily activities. Use local transportation trends to support rural road planning, infrastructure investment, community development, road safety, and access to essential services.

Most Used Transportation

Vehicle Driver

Busiest Time On Road

7 AM - 8 AM

Residents Who Work Locally

295

Vehicle Drivers

92.34%

Commuting Destination

This chart shows where commuters from the community travel for work. Most commuters travel within the region, accounting for 3,205 commuters. A further 295 commuters work within the community. Smaller numbers commute outside the region with 145 commuters or to a different province with 10 commuters.

Time Leaving for Work

Work departure time data shows when residents of the Municipal District of Bonnyville leave for work. The largest group leaves between 7:00 AM and 7:59 AM (1,400 commuters), followed by those leaving between 6:00 AM and 6:59 AM (1,250 commuters). The smallest group leaves between 9:00 AM and 11:59 AM (330 commuters).

EDUCATION

View the Education tab for information such as educational attainment, major fields of study, and the location where residents completed their education. These local insights support workforce planning, skills development, post-secondary access, and long-term economic development across northeastern Alberta.

Dominant Level of Education

High School

Major Field of Study

High school is the most common level of educational attainment (2,925 residents), followed by college education (2,170 residents). Below-degree qualifications are the least common (210 residents).

COMPANIES

View the Companies tab for information regarding the type of industries avaialable in the M.D. of Bonnyville, number of employees and more. The Municipal District of Bonnyville is supported by a diverse economy with opportunities across resource development, construction, transportation, agriculture, retail, professional services, tourism, and other essential industries.

Largest Industry by Business Count

Agriculture

Smallest Industry by Business Count

Utilities

UTILITIES

View the Utilities tab to explore utility rate data for the Municipal District of Bonnyville , including residential, small general, and large general electric rates, as well as natural gas rates for low-, mid-, and large-use customers in northern Alberta. Use local utility trends to support household affordability analysis, business planning, industrial development, energy cost comparisons, infrastructure planning, and long-term economic development across northeastern Alberta.

Residential Electric Rates

Residential electricity rates include separate customer and energy charges. The distribution charge is the largest component, at 142.33¢ per day plus 9.10¢ per kWh. The transmission charge is 4.67¢ per kWh with no daily customer charge, while the service charge is 27.19¢ per day with no energy charge.

Low Use Natural Gas Rates (North)

Low-use natural gas rates in northern Alberta were stable at $0.93 per day for the fixed charge and $0.84 per GJ for the variable energy charge from October 2020 through September 2021. The fixed charge increased to $1.00 per day in October 2021, while the variable energy charge rose to $1.59 per GJ in January 2022. The variable energy charge then declined to $0.93 per GJ in January 2023, increased to $1.03 per GJ in January 2024, and was $1.04 per GJ from January through May 2025. Fixed-charge values are not provided after February 2023, so the dataset should not be interpreted as showing a zero fixed charge for later months.