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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Longview. It is a township in Canada that encompasses a land area of 991.15 km2. The township has a population density of 0.70 people per km2.

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

Longview on the Map

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Longview location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Longview has a population of around 700 people. The township's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Longview has decreased by -6.67%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
750700 --6.67%

2026 Population Projection

Longview's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 700 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Longview is around 375 while the female population is around 325.

Of the 700 total population in Longview, the largest gender is male with around 375 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
375325 -13.33%

Is Longview a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Longview 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
62.4%
Employment rate
2.2 pts above the province
63.2%
Participation rate
4.8 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$97,000
Median household income
$1,000 above the province
10.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
0.8 pts above the province

Commute

57.7%
Commute under 30 minutes
11.9 pts below the province
94.2%
Commute by car
6.9 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

92.9%
Single-detached houses
32.0 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
22.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.50 people
Average household size
0.10people below the province
20.0%
One-person households
6.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Population by Age Characteristics

Longview has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 65 to 69 years old, accounting for 9.30% of the total population. The township median age is 42.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
65 to 69 years30 8.00%35 10.80% 14.29%65 9.30%
10 to 14 years35 9.30%25 7.70% 28.57%60 8.60%
35 to 39 years35 9.30%30 9.20% 14.29%60 8.60%
40 to 44 years30 8.00%25 7.70% 16.67%55 7.90%
60 to 64 years30 8.00%25 7.70% 16.67%55 7.90%
45 to 49 years25 6.70%25 7.70% 0.00%50 7.10%
55 to 59 years25 6.70%25 7.70% 0.00%50 7.10%
70 to 74 years25 6.70%20 6.20% 20.00%50 7.10%
5 to 9 years25 6.70%20 6.20% 20.00%45 6.40%
Median age of the population42 42.00%42 42.40% 0.00%42 42.40%
Average age of the population42 41.80%43 42.80% 2.34%42 42.20%
0 to 4 years20 5.30%15 4.60% 25.00%35 5.00%
15 to 19 years20 5.30%15 4.60% 25.00%35 5.00%
30 to 34 years15 4.00%20 6.20% 25.00%30 4.30%
75 to 79 years20 5.30%10 3.10% 50.00%30 4.30%
20 to 24 years20 5.30%10 3.10% 50.00%25 3.60%
25 to 29 years10 2.70%10 3.10% 0.00%25 3.60%
50 to 54 years15 4.00%10 3.10% 33.33%25 3.60%
80 to 84 years5 1.30%0 0.00% 100.00%10 1.40%

Broader Age Groups

If the township'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 57.90% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.10% and 19.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Longview


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Population of Longview by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Longview is quite diverse, which contributes to the township's vibrant cultural landscape. Longview 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 40.15% of the total population, followed by Scottish (26.28%), German (22.63%), Irish (20.44%), and Canadian (15.33%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Caucasian (White), British Isles, Norwegian, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English36.36%44.26%40.15%
Scottish27.27%26.23%26.28%
German25.97%18.03%22.63%
Irish20.78%19.67%20.44%
Canadian19.48%9.84%15.33%
French9.09%8.20%9.49%
Caucasian (White)7.79%9.84%8.03%
British Isles6.49%6.56%6.57%
Norwegian5.19%8.20%6.57%
Ukrainian5.19%6.56%5.84%

Immigration Profile

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

About 2.2% of Longview's population are immigrants (15 people).

The top countries of origin for Longview'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 260 of Longview's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 22.75% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 10.00% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.35%, 5.45%, and 5.45%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons12522.75%
1 person5510.00%
4 persons356.35%
3 persons305.45%
5 or more persons305.45%

Income in Longview

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Longview is $47,600.

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

Most of Longview population or around 100 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 75 and 70 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Longview's median household income is $97,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Longview's median household income is 13,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

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

Education Levels in Longview

This data sheds light on the distribution of Longview 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.

55.20% or most of the Longview population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.75% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 16.90% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 12.20% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree22525047055.20%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate13013026028.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree1054516016.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher407010012.20%

Below national average 12.2% of Longview's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Longview

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Longview. 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 rate62.39%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the township who work as an employee. The majority of Longview's population (around 54.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the township, there are 85 men and 45 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 135.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8545135

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Longview has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (40%) works in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 11%, followed by Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting906040%
Health care and social assistance04011%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2509%
Construction3008%
Retail trade10208%
Transportation and warehousing1505%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1003%
Utilities000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Educational services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Longview: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (40%), Health care and social assistance (11%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (9%)

Top occupation categories in Longview: Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations (35%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (20%), Sales and service occupations (15%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the township. 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 work858017046.60%
Worked at home555010528.80%
No fixed workplace address70209024.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes42.30%
30 to 44 minutes17.30%
15 to 29 minutes15.40%
45 to 59 minutes15.40%
60 minutes and over11.50%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
71.05%
Married or living common-law
28.95%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights township'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 Longview. About 695 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
English695
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
English98.6%99.3%
Non-official languages0.7%0.7%
French0.0%0.0%

Religion

Longview is predominantly Christian. About 410 of its population is Christian (200 males and 200 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
Christian59.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Longview

Schools

Frequently Asked Questions about Longview

According to the 2021 census, Longview has a population of approximately 700 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Longview decreased by 6.67%.

Longview has a population density of approximately 0.70 people per square kilometre.

Longview covers a land area of approximately 991.15 km².

The median age of the population in Longview is 42.40 years.

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

The median household income in Longview is $97,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Longview.

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.