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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Warburg. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.56 km2. The village has a population density of 264.50 people per km2.

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

Warburg on the Map

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Warburg location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Warburg has a population of around 676 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Warburg has decreased by -11.75%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
766676 --11.75%

2026 Population Projection

Warburg's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 676 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Warburg is around 335 while the female population is around 335.

Of the 676 total population in Warburg, the largest gender is female with around 335 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
335335 -0.00%

Is Warburg a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

11.3%
Unemployment rate
0.2 pts below the province
43.4%
Employment rate
16.8 pts below the province
50.0%
Participation rate
18.0 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$58,000
Median household income
$38,000 below the province
19.2%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
10.0 pts above the province

Commute

61.9%
Commute under 30 minutes
7.7 pts below the province
100.0%
Commute by car
12.7 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

68.4%
Single-detached houses
7.5 pts above the province
1.8%
Apartments (any building size)
20.6 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.30 people
Average household size
0.30people below the province
29.8%
One-person households
3.8 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Warburg has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.10% of the total population. The village median age is 49.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years30 9.00%20 6.00% 33.33%55 8.10%
55 to 59 years20 6.00%30 9.00% 33.33%50 7.40%
80 to 84 years20 6.00%25 7.50% 20.00%50 7.40%
Median age of the population48 48.00%50 50.00% 4.00%50 49.60%
Average age of the population45 45.20%47 47.00% 4.26%46 46.10%
5 to 9 years20 6.00%25 7.50% 20.00%45 6.70%
45 to 49 years25 7.50%20 6.00% 20.00%45 6.70%
65 to 69 years20 6.00%20 6.00% 0.00%45 6.70%
15 to 19 years25 7.50%15 4.50% 40.00%40 5.90%
50 to 54 years20 6.00%20 6.00% 0.00%40 5.90%
10 to 14 years20 6.00%15 4.50% 25.00%35 5.20%
25 to 29 years15 4.50%20 6.00% 25.00%35 5.20%
35 to 39 years15 4.50%20 6.00% 25.00%35 5.20%
70 to 74 years15 4.50%20 6.00% 25.00%35 5.20%
0 to 4 years15 4.50%15 4.50% 0.00%30 4.40%
30 to 34 years10 3.00%15 4.50% 33.33%30 4.40%
40 to 44 years15 4.50%20 6.00% 25.00%30 4.40%
75 to 79 years15 4.50%15 4.50% 0.00%30 4.40%
20 to 24 years10 3.00%15 4.50% 33.33%20 3.00%
85 years and over10 3.00%15 4.50% 33.33%20 3.00%

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 56.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.40% and 16.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years16.40%16.40%16.30%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Warburg

Population of Warburg by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Warburg is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Warburg 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 24.82% of the total population, followed by English (21.90%), Canadian (21.17%), French (17.52%), and Irish (13.87%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Scottish, Ukrainian, Dutch, Caucasian (White), and Asian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German26.56%24.66%24.82%
English26.56%17.81%21.90%
Canadian25.00%17.81%21.17%
French17.19%17.81%17.52%
Irish9.38%17.81%13.87%
Scottish14.06%10.96%13.14%
Ukrainian7.81%5.48%7.30%
Dutch6.25%6.85%5.84%
Caucasian (White)4.69%6.85%5.84%
Asian3.13%6.85%5.11%

Immigration Profile

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

About 4.4% of Warburg's population are immigrants (30 people).

The top countries of origin for Warburg's immigrant population are Philippines (10), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Philippines10
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 195 of Warburg's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 20.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.90% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.15%, 4.40%, and 3.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons11520.20%
1 person8514.90%
4 persons356.15%
3 persons254.40%
5 or more persons203.50%

Income in Warburg

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Warburg is $33,600.

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 Warburg population or around 65 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and Under $10,000 with around 55 and 45 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Warburg's median household income is $58,000, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Warburg's median household income is 26,000 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 Warburg

This data sheds light on the distribution of Warburg 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.

36.25% or most of the Warburg population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 32.70% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, 29.70% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 1.40% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate14515030036.25%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree12514527032.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree11512525029.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher010151.40%

Below national average 1.4% of Warburg's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Warburg

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Warburg. 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 5.66% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate43.40%
Unemployment rate5.66%

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 Warburg's population (around 69.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 35 men and 25 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 55.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed352555

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Warburg has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (11%) works in the construction 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
Construction30011%
Health care and social assistance03011%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2509%
Manufacturing1509%
Accommodation and food services10159%
Transportation and warehousing2008%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1006%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services006%
Educational services0156%
Other services (except public administration)1006%
Public administration006%
Utilities004%
Professional, scientific and technical services1004%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Warburg: Construction (11%), Health care and social assistance (11%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (9%)

Top occupation categories in Warburg: Sales and service occupations (23%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (21%), Business, finance and administration occupations (11%)

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 work858016571.70%
No fixed workplace address4005021.70%
Worked at home1010208.70%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Warburg 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 minutes35.70%
15 to 29 minutes26.20%
60 minutes and over23.80%
30 to 44 minutes9.50%
45 to 59 minutes7.10%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
52.21%
Married or living common-law
47.79%

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 Warburg. About 670 people living in the province speak English, 10 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English670
French10
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
English94.1%98.5%
Non-official languages3.7%0.7%
French0.7%0.0%

Religion

Warburg is predominantly Christian. About 350 of its population is Christian (160 males and 160 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
Christian51.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Warburg

According to the 2021 census, Warburg has a population of approximately 676 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Warburg decreased by 11.75%.

Warburg has a population density of approximately 264.50 people per square kilometre.

Warburg covers a land area of approximately 2.56 km².

The median age of the population in Warburg is 49.60 years.

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

The median household income in Warburg is $58,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Warburg.

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.