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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Coutts. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 1.18 km2. The village has a population density of 190.40 people per km2.

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

Coutts on the Map

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Coutts location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Coutts has a population of around 224 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Coutts has decreased by -8.57%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
245224 --8.57%

2026 Population Projection

Coutts's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 224 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Coutts is around 110 while the female population is around 120.

Of the 224 total population in Coutts, the largest gender is female with around 120 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
110120 -8.33%

Is Coutts a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
11.5 pts below the province
60.4%
Employment rate
0.2 pts above the province
62.5%
Participation rate
5.5 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

85.7%
Commute under 30 minutes
16.1 pts above the province
57.1%
Commute by car
30.2 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

90.9%
Single-detached houses
30.0 pts above the province
9.0%
Apartments (any building size)
13.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.00 people
Average household size
0.60people below the province
34.8%
One-person households
8.8 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Coutts has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 17.80% of the total population. The village median age is 59.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population59 58.80%60 59.60% 1.68%59 59.20%
Average age of the population51 51.20%54 53.60% 3.73%52 52.40%
60 to 64 years15 13.60%20 16.70% 25.00%40 17.80%
55 to 59 years10 9.10%20 16.70% 50.00%30 13.30%
50 to 54 years10 9.10%10 8.30% 0.00%20 8.90%
65 to 69 years10 9.10%10 8.30% 0.00%20 8.90%
70 to 74 years10 9.10%10 8.30% 0.00%20 8.90%
45 to 49 years10 9.10%5 4.20% 50.00%15 6.70%
75 to 79 years10 9.10%10 8.30% 0.00%15 6.70%
10 to 14 years10 9.10%5 4.20% 50.00%10 4.40%
15 to 19 years5 4.50%5 4.20% 0.00%10 4.40%
30 to 34 years10 9.10%5 4.20% 50.00%10 4.40%
40 to 44 years0 0.00%10 8.30% 100.00%10 4.40%
0 to 4 years5 4.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.20%
5 to 9 years5 4.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.20%
35 to 39 years5 4.50%0 0.00% 100.00%5 2.20%
80 to 84 years0 0.00%5 4.20% 100.00%5 2.20%
85 years and over0 0.00%5 4.20% 100.00%5 2.20%
85 to 89 years0 0.00%5 4.20% 100.00%5 2.20%

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 60.00% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 28.90% and 60.00%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Coutts

Population of Coutts by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Coutts is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Coutts 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 30.61% of the total population, followed by Irish (20.41%), German (18.37%), Canadian (16.33%), and Scottish (16.33%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include American, Ukrainian, Polish, Italian, and Norwegian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English34.78%32.00%30.61%
Irish17.39%20.00%20.41%
German8.70%28.00%18.37%
Canadian21.74%12.00%16.33%
Scottish26.09%12.00%16.33%
American13.04%16.00%14.29%
Ukrainian0.00%8.00%6.12%
Polish0.00%12.00%6.12%
Italian0.00%0.00%4.08%
Norwegian8.70%0.00%4.08%

Immigration Profile

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

About 12.2% of Coutts's population are immigrants (30 people).

The top countries of origin for Coutts's immigrant population are United States of America (10), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
United States of America10
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 100 of Coutts's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 21.75% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.40% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 4.35%, 2.15%, and 2.15%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons5021.75%
1 person4017.40%
3 persons104.35%
4 persons52.15%
5 or more persons52.15%

Income in Coutts

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Coutts 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 Coutts 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 Coutts's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Coutts'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 Coutts

This data sheds light on the distribution of Coutts 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.

43.75% or most of the Coutts population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 40.65% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.75% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 3.15% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree907516043.75%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate657514540.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree30306517.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher100153.15%

Below national average 3.2% of Coutts's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Coutts

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Coutts. 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 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate60.42%
Unemployment rate0.00%

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 Coutts's population (around 53.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 35 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 40.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed351040

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Coutts has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (20%) works in the transportation and warehousing sector. The Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector comes second at 17%, followed by Construction at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Transportation and warehousing201520%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting151017%
Construction15010%
Retail trade0010%
Finance and insurance101010%
Public administration0010%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services0107%
Accommodation and food services0107%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Other services (except public administration)000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Coutts: -49 Transportation and warehousing (20%), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%), Construction (10%)

Top occupation categories in Coutts: Business, finance and administration occupations (37%), Sales and service occupations (23%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (20%)

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 work30507551.70%
Worked at home30104027.60%
No fixed workplace address15102517.20%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Coutts 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 minutes66.70%
15 to 29 minutes19.00%
30 to 44 minutes9.50%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
57.50%
Married or living common-law
42.50%

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 Coutts. About 225 people living in the province speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English225
French0
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
English95.6%100.0%
Non-official languages2.2%0.0%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Coutts is predominantly Christian. About 205 of its population is Christian (105 males and 105 females).

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

ReligionPopulation
Christian85.4%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%
Buddhist0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Coutts

According to the 2021 census, Coutts has a population of approximately 224 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Coutts decreased by 8.57%.

Coutts has a population density of approximately 190.40 people per square kilometre.

Coutts covers a land area of approximately 1.18 km².

The median age of the population in Coutts is 59.20 years.

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

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

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Coutts.

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.