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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Clyde. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.28 km2. The village has a population density of 324.90 people per km2.

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

Clyde on the Map

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Clyde location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Clyde has a population of around 415 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Clyde has decreased by -3.49%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
430415 --3.49%

2026 Population Projection

Clyde's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 415 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Clyde is around 195 while the female population is around 220.

Of the 415 total population in Clyde, the largest gender is female with around 220 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
195220 -11.36%

Is Clyde a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

6.1%
Unemployment rate
5.4 pts below the province
74.2%
Employment rate
14.0 pts above the province
79.0%
Participation rate
11.0 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$72,000
Median household income
$24,000 below the province
11.2%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
2.0 pts above the province

Commute

73.2%
Commute under 30 minutes
3.6 pts above the province
95.1%
Commute by car
7.8 pts above the province
4.9%
Commute by public transit
0.7 pts below the province

Housing Character

61.1%
Single-detached houses
0.2 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
22.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.30 people
Average household size
0.30people below the province
25.0%
One-person households
1.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Clyde has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 9.60% of the total population. The village median age is 43.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population47 47.20%41 40.80% 14.83%43 43.20%
Average age of the population43 43.00%40 40.20% 6.98%42 41.50%
60 to 64 years20 10.30%25 11.40% 20.00%40 9.60%
50 to 54 years20 10.30%15 6.80% 25.00%35 8.40%
10 to 14 years10 5.10%20 9.10% 50.00%30 7.20%
25 to 29 years10 5.10%15 6.80% 33.33%30 7.20%
55 to 59 years15 7.70%15 6.80% 0.00%30 7.20%
0 to 4 years10 5.10%10 4.50% 0.00%25 6.00%
30 to 34 years15 7.70%10 4.50% 33.33%25 6.00%
40 to 44 years15 7.70%15 6.80% 0.00%25 6.00%
65 to 69 years15 7.70%15 6.80% 0.00%25 6.00%
70 to 74 years15 7.70%10 4.50% 33.33%25 6.00%
5 to 9 years10 5.10%15 6.80% 33.33%20 4.80%
15 to 19 years10 5.10%10 4.50% 0.00%20 4.80%
20 to 24 years5 2.60%10 4.50% 50.00%20 4.80%
35 to 39 years5 2.60%10 4.50% 50.00%20 4.80%
45 to 49 years10 5.10%15 6.80% 33.33%20 4.80%
75 to 79 years5 2.60%10 4.50% 50.00%10 2.40%
80 to 84 years5 2.60%5 2.30% 0.00%5 1.20%

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 63.90% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 18.10% and 16.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Clyde

Population of Clyde by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Clyde is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Clyde 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 Scottish, which accounts for 31.71% of the total population, followed by English (18.29%), German (14.63%), Ukrainian (14.63%), and French (13.41%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Dutch, Irish, Polish, Canadian, and Cree.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish26.32%36.36%31.71%
English15.79%22.73%18.29%
German18.42%13.64%14.63%
Ukrainian15.79%13.64%14.63%
French5.26%20.45%13.41%
Dutch18.42%11.36%13.41%
Irish13.16%11.36%12.20%
Polish0.00%13.64%9.76%
Canadian10.53%6.82%8.54%
Cree5.26%9.09%7.32%

Immigration Profile

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

About 2.4% of Clyde's population are immigrants (10 people).

The top countries of origin for Clyde'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 110 of Clyde's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.85% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 12.50% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.95%, 5.55%, and 2.80%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons7520.85%
1 person4512.50%
3 persons256.95%
4 persons205.55%
5 or more persons102.80%

Income in Clyde

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Clyde is $35,600.

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 Clyde population or around 60 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 45 and 40 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Clyde's median household income is $72,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Clyde's median household income is 12,000 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 Clyde

This data sheds light on the distribution of Clyde 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.

43.95% or most of the Clyde population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.85% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 25.10% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 4.60% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree12011523543.95%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate6010016530.85%
No certificate, diploma or degree656513525.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher025254.60%

Below national average 4.6% of Clyde's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Clyde

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Clyde. 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 4.84% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate74.19%
Unemployment rate4.84%

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 Clyde's population (around 66.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 20 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed201035

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Clyde has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (17%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 13%, followed by Construction at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade152517%
Health care and social assistance03013%
Construction25010%
Professional, scientific and technical services02010%
Other services (except public administration)101510%
Educational services0208%
Accommodation and food services0208%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1506%
Manufacturing1506%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1004%
Wholesale trade1004%
Utilities000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Clyde: -45 Retail trade (17%), Health care and social assistance (13%), Construction (10%)

Top occupation categories in Clyde: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (25%), Business, finance and administration occupations (21%), Sales and service occupations (19%)

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 work4510015065.20%
No fixed workplace address5505523.90%
Worked at home015208.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Clyde 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 Clyde residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Clyde 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
15 to 29 minutes53.70%
Less than 15 minutes19.50%
30 to 44 minutes7.30%
45 to 59 minutes7.30%
60 minutes and over7.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Clydeshed 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 Clyde's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
57.35%
Married or living common-law
42.65%

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 Clyde. About 410 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
English410
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
English92.8%98.8%
Non-official languages3.6%0.0%
French1.2%0.0%

Religion

Clyde is predominantly Christian. About 170 of its population is Christian (70 males and 70 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
Christian41.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Clyde

According to the 2021 census, Clyde has a population of approximately 415 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Clyde decreased by 3.49%.

Clyde has a population density of approximately 324.90 people per square kilometre.

Clyde covers a land area of approximately 1.28 km².

The median age of the population in Clyde is 43.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Clyde is Scottish.

The median household income in Clyde is $72,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Clyde.

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.