Community Data Summary
Explore a summary of key community and economic data for the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87. 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
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Total Population
11,889
Median Household Income
$112,000
Total Visible Minorities
210
Median Age
40
What is the Population of Bonnyville No 87, AB?
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.
Period Of Immigration
The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 165 people surveyed called Canada their new home.
LABOUR FORCE
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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 No. 87
Employment Rate Trends, 2001-2021
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: December 2022
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 No. 87
Labour Force by Worker Class
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: December 2022
This doughnut chart shows the distribution of employed residents in the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 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
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Federal General Corporate Tax
15
Federal Small Business Corporate
9
Provincial Corporate Income Tax Rates in Alberta
Corporate Income Tax Rates
Source: Canada Revenue Agency | Last Updated: March 2024
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
Corporate Income Tax Rates
Source: Canada Revenue Agency | Last Updated: March 2024
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
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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 No. 87
Monthly Minimum and Maximum Temperatures
Source: Environment Canada | Last Updated: December 2020
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
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Number of Renters
470
Number of Home Owners
4280
Most Popular Dwelling Size
4 or More Bedrooms
Least Popular Dwelling Size
1 Bedroom or Less
Dwellings by Number of Bedrooms
Distribution of Dwellings
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: September 2022
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
Distribution of Dwellings by Structural Type
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: September 2022
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
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Most Used Transportation
Vehicle Driver
Busiest Time On Road
7 AM - 8 AM
Residents Who Work Locally
295
Vehicle Drivers
92.34%
Commuting Destination
Number of Commuters by Destination
Source: Statistics Canada. Census | Last Updated: December 2022
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
Number of Commuters by Departure Time
Source: Statistics Canada. Census. | Last Updated: December 2022
Work departure time data shows when residents of the Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 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
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Dominant Level of Education
High School
Most Popular Field of Study
Engineering
Most Popular Educational Destination
Canada
Least Popular Field of Study
Mathematics
Major Field of Study
Number of Residents by Highest Level of Education
Source: Statistics Canada
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
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Largest Industry by Business Count
Agriculture
Smallest Industry by Business Count
Utilities
Most Popular Business Size
1-4 Employees
Least Popular Business Size
50-99 Employees
UTILITIES
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Residential Electric Rates
Customer and Energy Charges by Rate Component
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)
Fixed and Variable Charges Over Time
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.