Demographics of St. Albert, Alberta

Overview
Population, 2021

68,232

4%
Population, 2016: 65,589
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 47.84
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 1426.4
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$68,800
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$56,200
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$138,600
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$113,300
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
59.9%
Unemployment rate
9.1%
Participation rate
65.9%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$455,200
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,750
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$1,586
Population
Population, 2021 68,232
Population, 2016 65,589
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 4.00%
Total private dwellings, 2021 27,019
Total private dwellings, 2016 24,446
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 10.50%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 25,938
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 23,954
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 8.30%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 48
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 1,426
National population rank, 2021 86
Province/territory population rank, 2021 8
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 66,945
Official languages 66,870
English 66,850
French 7,115
Non-official languages 8,930
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 54,670
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 52,215
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $68,800
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 52,305
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $56,200
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 49,075
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $64,100
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 38,880
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $63,900
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 44,645
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $10,060
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 4,820
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $7,130
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 12,510
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $8,690
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 54,675
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 19,270
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $85,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $95,800
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 15,030
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $20,600
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $35,040
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 87.40%
Employment income (%) 69.20%
Government transfers (%) 12.50%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.00%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 3.40%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 3.00%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 54,670
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 51,065
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $70,400
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 51,115
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $56,900
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 48,415
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $68,000
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 39,285
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $67,100
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 42,075
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $7,240
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 3,345
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $8,250
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 54,675
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 19,265
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $83,000
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $94,600
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 14,255
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $30,200
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $44,920
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 91.60%
Employment income (%) 73.20%
Government transfers (%) 8.50%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 0.80%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 25,940
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $138,600
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $113,300
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 5,545
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $66,500
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $55,200
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 20,395
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $158,200
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $129,200
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 19,880
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $157,800
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $128,600
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 7,730
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $141,600
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $115,200
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 9,010
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $190,600
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $154,200
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 2,750
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $98,100
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $84,300
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 7,295
Average total income in 2020 ($) $62,700
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $52,400
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 66,945
Canadian citizens 64,255
Canadian citizens aged under 18 14,575
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 49,675
Not Canadian citizens 2,685
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 25,935
Owner 21,505
Renter 4,430
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 25,935
Condominium 4,835
Not condominium 21,100
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 25,935
No bedrooms 45
1 bedroom 1,050
2 bedrooms 4,500
3 bedrooms 8,885
4 or more bedrooms 11,445
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 25,935
1 to 4 rooms 3,830
5 rooms 2,930
6 rooms 3,385
7 rooms 3,860
8 or more rooms 11,930
Average number of rooms per dwelling 7
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 25,935
1960 or before 730
1961 to 1980 8,345
1981 to 1990 3,910
1991 to 2000 4,760
2001 to 2005 2,180
2006 to 2010 1,920
2011 to 2015 1,825
2016 to 2021 2,265
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 25,935
15 to 24 years 355
25 to 34 years 2,780
35 to 44 years 4,875
45 to 54 years 5,105
55 to 64 years 5,320
65 to 74 years 4,530
75 to 84 years 2,285
85 years and over 695
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample data 25,890
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 21,280
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 4,615
30% to less than 100% 4,215
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 21,510
% of owner households with a mortgage 59.80%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 13.50%
% in core housing need 3.90%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,660
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,750
Median value of dwellings ($) $424,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $455,200
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,490
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $1,586
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 54,670
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 6,845
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 47,830
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 34,640
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 2,300
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 32,340
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 54,675
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,875
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 15,470
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 33,330
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 18,705
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 4,870
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 1,250
Apprenticeship certificate 3,620
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 11,830
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 2,005
Bachelor’s degree or higher 14,620
Bachelor's degree 10,495
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 765
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 320
Master's degree 2,665
Earned doctorate 380
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 34,640
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,750
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 8,095
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 24,800
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 13,700
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,530
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 875
Apprenticeship certificate 2,650
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 8,735
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 1,445
Bachelor’s degree or higher 11,095
Bachelor's degree 8,000
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 535
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 240
Master's degree 2,030
Earned doctorate 285
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 54,675
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 21,345
Education 3,295
13. Education 3,295
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 825
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 90
50. Visual and performing arts 740
Humanities 1,190
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 115
23. English language and literature/letters 270
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 340
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 35
38. Philosophy and religious studies 75
39. Theology and religious vocations 175
54. History 135
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 50
Social and behavioural sciences and law 3,270
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 25
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 370
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 460
22. Legal professions and studies 605
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 40
42. Psychology 730
45. Social sciences 1,040
Business, management and public administration 6,905
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 365
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 6,530
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,280
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 470
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 380
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 275
41. Science technologies/technicians 145
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 920
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 710
25. Library science 100
27. Mathematics and statistics 100
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 10
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 7,540
04. Architecture and related services 285
14. Engineering 1,330
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 2,135
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 1,880
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 1,255
48. Precision production 660
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 665
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 385
03. Natural resources and conservation 280
Health and related fields 5,730
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 485
51. Health professions and related programs 5,120
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 10
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 110
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,700
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 875
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 25
43. Security and protective services 480
49. Transportation and materials moving 300
Other 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 34,640
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 9,840
Education 2,230
13. Education 2,230
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 665
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 60
50. Visual and performing arts 600
Humanities 885
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 105
23. English language and literature/letters 195
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 255
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 20
38. Philosophy and religious studies 65
39. Theology and religious vocations 125
54. History 90
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 35
Social and behavioural sciences and law 2,565
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 25
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 320
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 365
22. Legal professions and studies 495
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 25
42. Psychology 545
45. Social sciences 790
Business, management and public administration 5,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 265
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 4,895
Physical and life sciences and technologies 915
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 370
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 250
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 0
40. Physical sciences 175
41. Science technologies/technicians 115
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 730
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 615
25. Library science 50
27. Mathematics and statistics 55
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 10
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 5,555
04. Architecture and related services 205
14. Engineering 995
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 1,525
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 1,420
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 945
48. Precision production 475
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 480
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 270
03. Natural resources and conservation 215
Health and related fields 4,285
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 385
51. Health professions and related programs 3,800
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 10
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 85
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,310
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 635
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 20
43. Security and protective services 425
49. Transportation and materials moving 210
Other 0
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 54,675
In the labour force 36,040
Employed 32,755
Unemployed 3,290
Not in the labour force 18,630
Participation rate 65.90%
Employment rate 59.90%
Unemployment rate 9.10%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 54,675
Did not work 18,770
Worked 35,900
Worked full year full time 19,840
Worked part year and/or part time 16,065
Average weeks worked in reference year 42
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 36,040
Class of worker - not applicable 950
All classes of workers 35,095
Employee 30,170
Permanent position 25,280
Temporary position 4,895
Fixed term (1 year or more) 1,390
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 3,500
Self-employed 4,920
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 36,040
Occupation - not applicable 950
All occupations 35,095
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 530
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 6,425
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 2,795
3 Health occupations 3,260
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 5,585
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 900
6 Sales and service occupations 8,005
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 6,165
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 615
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 825
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 36,040
Industry - not applicable 950
All industries 35,095
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 170
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 725
22 Utilities 385
23 Construction 3,475
31-33 Manufacturing 1,400
41 Wholesale trade 1,580
44-45 Retail trade 4,105
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 1,610
51 Information and cultural industries 495
52 Finance and insurance 1,265
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 820
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 2,670
55 Management of companies and enterprises 85
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 1,140
61 Educational services 3,065
62 Health care and social assistance 4,735
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 645
72 Accommodation and food services 1,560
81 Other services (except public administration) 1,380
91 Public administration 3,775
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 32,755
Worked at home 7,890
Worked outside Canada 45
No fixed workplace address 4,195
Usual place of work 20,625
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 20,620
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 8,185
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 11,830
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 495
Commute to a different province or territory 110
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 24,820
Car, truck or van 22,860
Car, truck or van - as a driver 21,645
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 1,215
Public transit 490
Walked 840
Bicycle 130
Other method 495
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 24,820
Less than 15 minutes 7,765
15 to 29 minutes 9,730
30 to 44 minutes 5,505
45 to 59 minutes 1,150
60 minutes and over 665
Language of Work
Total - All languages used at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data 38,185
English 37,255
French 100
Non-official language 20
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 20
English and French 570
English and non-official language(s) 215
French and non-official language(s) 0
English, French and non-official language(s) 20
Multiple non-official languages 0
Total - Language used most often at work for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020, in private households, 2021 Census - 25% sample data 38,185
Official languages 38,080
English 37,880
French 205
Non-official languages 35
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 63,690
Non-movers 40,525
Movers 23,165
Non-migrants 9,275
Migrants 13,885
Internal migrants 12,945
Intraprovincial migrants 10,730
Interprovincial migrants 2,215
External migrants 945
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