Alliance, Alberta Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Alliance census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Alliance. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 0.62 km2. The village has a population density of 268.40 people per km2.

We highlight the Alliance village's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Alliance on the Map

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Alliance location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Alliance has a population of around 166 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Alliance has increased by 4.40%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
159166 +4.40%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.87% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Alliance's population is projected to reach approximately 173 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 279.03 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
166173279.03

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Alliance is around 85 while the female population is around 85.

Of the 166 total population in Alliance, the largest gender is female with around 85 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
8585 +0.00%

Is Alliance a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Alliance compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Alberta, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

30.0%
Unemployment rate
18.5 pts above the province
25.0%
Employment rate
35.2 pts below the province
35.7%
Participation rate
32.3 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$96,000 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
9.2 pts below the province

Commute

83.3%
Commute under 30 minutes
13.7 pts above the province
50.0%
Commute by car
37.3 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

88.9%
Single-detached houses
28.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
22.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

1.80 people
Average household size
0.80people below the province
33.3%
One-person households
7.3 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Alliance has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 18.20% of the total population. The village median age is 60.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population60 60.00%59 59.20% 1.67%60 60.00%
Average age of the population56 56.00%55 54.80% 3.57%55 55.20%
70 to 74 years15 17.60%15 17.60% 0.00%30 18.20%
55 to 59 years15 17.60%15 17.60% 0.00%25 15.20%
60 to 64 years5 5.90%10 11.80% 50.00%20 12.10%
65 to 69 years10 11.80%10 11.80% 0.00%20 12.10%
25 to 29 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%10 6.10%
75 to 79 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%10 6.10%
5 to 9 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%5 3.00%
10 to 14 years0 0.00%5 5.90% 100.00%5 3.00%
15 to 19 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%5 3.00%
30 to 34 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%5 3.00%
35 to 39 years5 5.90%0 0.00% 100.00%5 3.00%
40 to 44 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%5 3.00%
45 to 49 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%5 3.00%
50 to 54 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%5 3.00%
80 to 84 years5 5.90%5 5.90% 0.00%5 3.00%
0 to 4 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%
20 to 24 years0 0.00%0 0.00% 0.00%0 0.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the village's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 51.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 39.40% and 51.50%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Alliance are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Alliance

Population of Alliance by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Alliance is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Alliance is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 33.33% of the total population, followed by French (26.67%), Scottish (20.00%), Irish (16.67%), and German (13.33%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, Dutch, British Isles, Norwegian, and Jamaican.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English18.75%61.54%33.33%
French18.75%30.77%26.67%
Scottish12.50%23.08%20.00%
Irish0.00%23.08%16.67%
German0.00%23.08%13.33%
Canadian12.50%0.00%6.67%
Dutch12.50%0.00%6.67%
British Isles12.50%0.00%6.67%
Norwegian0.00%0.00%6.67%
Jamaican0.00%15.38%6.67%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Alliance's population profile.

About 10.0% of Alliance's population are immigrants (15 people).

The top countries of origin for Alliance's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 80 of Alliance's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 16.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.55%, 0.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons4022.20%
1 person3016.65%
3 persons105.55%
4 persons00.00%
5 or more persons00.00%

Income in Alliance

Analyzing income distribution in Alliance can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Alliance is $0.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Alliance population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Alliance's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Alliance's median household income is 84,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Alliance

This data sheds light on the distribution of Alliance residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

63.15% or most of the Alliance population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 20.20% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 20.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 3.55% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree804012563.15%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate0354520.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree15204520.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher010103.55%

Below national average 3.6% of Alliance's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Alliance

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Alliance. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 10.71% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate25.00%
Unemployment rate10.71%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Alliance's population (around 45.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 10 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 15.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed101015

Employment Industry Sectors

The Alliance industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Alliance is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Alliance has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (18%) works in the retail trade sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 0%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 0%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade01018%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Alliance residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Alliance: -45 Retail trade (18%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)

Top occupation categories in Alliance: Business, finance and administration occupations (27%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (18%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (18%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work15102571.40%
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%
No fixed workplace address0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Alliance residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Alliance residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Alliance spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes50.00%
15 to 29 minutes33.30%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Allianceshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Alliance's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
61.29%
Married or living common-law
38.71%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Alliance. About 155 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English155
French5
English and French0
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
English90.9%97.0%
French6.1%3.0%
Non-official languages6.1%0.0%

Religion

Alliance is predominantly Christian. About 95 of its population is Christian (45 males and 45 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian65.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Alliance

According to the 2021 census, Alliance has a population of approximately 166 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Alliance increased by 4.40%.

Alliance has a population density of approximately 268.40 people per square kilometre.

Alliance covers a land area of approximately 0.62 km².

The median age of the population in Alliance is 60.00 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Alliance is English.

The median household income in Alliance is $0, based on 2020 data.

English is the most common first official language spoken in Alliance.

Christian is the predominant religion in Alliance.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.