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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Hanna. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 8.40 km2. The town has a population density of 285.10 people per km2.

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

Hanna on the Map

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Hanna location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Hanna has a population of around 2,394 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hanna has decreased by -6.45%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
2,5592,394 --6.45%

2026 Population Projection

Hanna's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 2,394 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Hanna is around 1,185 while the female population is around 1,210.

Of the 2,394 total population in Hanna, the largest gender is female with around 1,210 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
1,1851,210 -2.07%

Is Hanna a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

10.4%
Unemployment rate
1.1 pts below the province
54.2%
Employment rate
6.0 pts below the province
60.7%
Participation rate
7.3 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$74,000
Median household income
$22,000 below the province
9.8%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
0.6 pts above the province

Commute

84.6%
Commute under 30 minutes
15.0 pts above the province
83.5%
Commute by car
3.8 pts below the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

87.7%
Single-detached houses
26.8 pts above the province
4.1%
Apartments (any building size)
18.3 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.10 people
Average household size
0.50people below the province
35.9%
One-person households
9.9 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Hanna has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.80% of the total population. The town median age is 49.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
55 to 59 years100 8.40%110 9.10% 9.09%210 8.80%
60 to 64 years95 8.00%100 8.30% 5.00%200 8.40%
65 to 69 years110 9.30%90 7.40% 18.18%200 8.40%
50 to 54 years80 6.80%85 7.00% 5.88%165 6.90%
70 to 74 years85 7.20%80 6.60% 5.88%165 6.90%
45 to 49 years65 5.50%75 6.20% 13.33%140 5.80%
15 to 19 years65 5.50%70 5.80% 7.14%135 5.60%
40 to 44 years65 5.50%65 5.40% 0.00%130 5.40%
10 to 14 years60 5.10%70 5.80% 14.29%125 5.20%
20 to 24 years70 5.90%55 4.50% 21.43%125 5.20%
30 to 34 years70 5.90%60 5.00% 14.29%125 5.20%
35 to 39 years55 4.60%65 5.40% 15.38%125 5.20%
5 to 9 years60 5.10%55 4.50% 8.33%115 4.80%
25 to 29 years65 5.50%55 4.50% 15.38%115 4.80%
75 to 79 years45 3.80%45 3.70% 0.00%95 4.00%
0 to 4 years45 3.80%45 3.70% 0.00%90 3.80%
85 years and over30 2.50%45 3.70% 33.33%70 2.90%
80 to 84 years30 2.50%30 2.50% 0.00%60 2.50%
Median age of the population49 48.80%49 49.20% 2.03%49 49.20%
Average age of the population46 45.60%46 46.20% 2.16%46 45.90%
85 to 89 years20 1.70%15 1.20% 25.00%35 1.50%

Broader Age Groups

If the town'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 61.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 25.10% and 13.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over25.30%24.40%25.10%
0 to 14 years13.50%14.00%13.80%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Hanna

Population of Hanna by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Hanna is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Hanna 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 German, which accounts for 27.78% of the total population, followed by English (26.92%), Scottish (20.30%), Irish (16.24%), and Canadian (15.60%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Norwegian, French, Filipino, Dutch, and American.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German28.45%27.23%27.78%
English26.29%27.66%26.92%
Scottish21.55%18.72%20.30%
Irish13.79%18.72%16.24%
Canadian15.95%15.32%15.60%
Norwegian8.62%12.34%10.47%
French8.62%11.91%10.26%
Filipino5.17%4.68%5.13%
Dutch4.74%4.68%4.70%
American3.88%4.68%4.49%

Immigration Profile

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

About 8.6% of Hanna's population are immigrants (200 people).

The top countries of origin for Hanna's immigrant population are Philippines (110), United Kingdom (20), United States of America (10), Germany (10), Brazil (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Philippines110
United Kingdom20
United States of America10
Germany10
Brazil0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 965 of Hanna's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.30% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.95% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.25%, 5.00%, and 2.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons42519.30%
1 person39517.95%
3 persons1155.25%
4 persons1105.00%
5 or more persons552.50%

Income in Hanna

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Hanna is $41,200.

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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Hanna population or around 300 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 260 and 250 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Hanna's median household income is $74,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Hanna's median household income is 10,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the town'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 town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Hanna

This data sheds light on the distribution of Hanna 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.

44.85% or most of the Hanna population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 37.65% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 17.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 11.35% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree7357201,44544.85%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate6056201,22537.65%
No certificate, diploma or degree30530060017.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher15022036011.35%

Below national average 11.4% of Hanna's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Hanna

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Hanna. 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 6.30% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate54.16%
Unemployment rate6.30%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Hanna's population (around 70.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 80 men and 70 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 150.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8070150

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Hanna has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 14%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 8%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade858514%
Health care and social assistance1016014%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction9508%
Accommodation and food services45408%
Public administration45408%
Utilities65257%
Transportation and warehousing55156%
Construction60105%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services45105%
Other services (except public administration)25305%
Educational services20304%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting30204%
Finance and insurance20103%
Professional, scientific and technical services30103%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0101%
Manufacturing0101%
Wholesale trade1001%
Information and cultural industries0101%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Hanna: -45 Retail trade (14%), Health care and social assistance (14%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8%)

Top occupation categories in Hanna: Sales and service occupations (28%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (23%), Business, finance and administration occupations (11%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. 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 work42540082576.40%
No fixed workplace address1153014513.40%
Worked at home30701009.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes68.60%
15 to 29 minutes16.00%
45 to 59 minutes6.20%
30 to 44 minutes5.70%
60 minutes and over3.60%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Hannashed 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 town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Hanna's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
57.87%
Married or living common-law
42.13%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town'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 Hanna. About 2,320 people living in the province speak English, 15 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English2,320
French15
Neither English nor French5
English and 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
English90.6%95.3%
Non-official languages7.1%3.4%
French0.9%0.0%

Religion

Hanna is predominantly Christian. About 1,155 of its population is Christian (495 males and 495 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
Christian49.5%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanna

According to the 2021 census, Hanna has a population of approximately 2,394 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Hanna decreased by 6.45%.

Hanna has a population density of approximately 285.10 people per square kilometre.

Hanna covers a land area of approximately 8.40 km².

The median age of the population in Hanna is 49.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Hanna is German.

The median household income in Hanna is $74,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Hanna.

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.