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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Beaumont. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 24.70 km2. The city has a population density of 845.60 people per km2.

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

Beaumont on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Beaumont has a population of around 20,888 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Beaumont has increased by 19.65%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
17,45720,888 +19.65%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.65% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Beaumont's population is projected to reach approximately 24,993 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,011.86 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
20,88824,9931,011.86

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Beaumont is around 10,405 while the female population is around 10,485.

Of the 20,888 total population in Beaumont, the largest gender is female with around 10,485 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
10,40510,485 +0.76%

Is Beaumont a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

8.7%
Unemployment rate
2.8 pts below the province
66.4%
Employment rate
6.2 pts above the province
72.7%
Participation rate
4.7 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$130,000
Median household income
$34,000 above the province
4.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
4.8 pts below the province

Commute

61.3%
Commute under 30 minutes
8.3 pts below the province
93.6%
Commute by car
6.3 pts above the province
1.0%
Commute by public transit
4.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

80.0%
Single-detached houses
19.1 pts above the province
6.8%
Apartments (any building size)
15.6 pts below the province

Household Composition

3.00 people
Average household size
0.40people above the province
13.4%
One-person households
12.6 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Beaumont has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 35 to 39 years old, accounting for 9.40% of the total population. The city median age is 35.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
35 to 39 years950 9.10%1,010 9.60% 5.94%1,970 9.40%
5 to 9 years955 9.20%965 9.20% 1.04%1,925 9.20%
40 to 44 years955 9.20%945 9.00% 1.05%1,895 9.10%
10 to 14 years935 9.00%950 9.10% 1.58%1,885 9.00%
30 to 34 years780 7.50%895 8.50% 12.85%1,675 8.00%
0 to 4 years765 7.40%755 7.20% 1.31%1,515 7.30%
45 to 49 years800 7.70%695 6.60% 13.13%1,490 7.10%
15 to 19 years720 6.90%660 6.30% 8.33%1,375 6.60%
50 to 54 years570 5.50%535 5.10% 6.14%1,110 5.30%
55 to 59 years510 4.90%585 5.60% 12.82%1,100 5.30%
60 to 64 years505 4.90%555 5.30% 9.01%1,060 5.10%
25 to 29 years515 4.90%515 4.90% 0.00%1,025 4.90%
20 to 24 years475 4.60%445 4.20% 6.32%925 4.40%
65 to 69 years445 4.30%425 4.10% 4.49%875 4.20%
70 to 74 years275 2.60%270 2.60% 1.82%540 2.60%
75 to 79 years135 1.30%130 1.20% 3.70%265 1.30%
85 years and over55 0.50%90 0.90% 38.89%140 0.70%
80 to 84 years60 0.60%65 0.60% 7.69%125 0.60%
85 to 89 years40 0.40%55 0.50% 27.27%100 0.50%
90 to 94 years10 0.10%30 0.30% 66.67%40 0.20%
Median age of the population35 35.20%35 35.20% 0.00%35 35.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the city'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 65.20% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 25.50% and 9.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Average age of the population34.40%34.80%34.60%
0 to 14 years25.60%25.40%25.50%
65 years and over9.30%9.30%9.30%

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Population of Beaumont by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Beaumont is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Beaumont 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 21.27% of the total population, followed by German (20.02%), Scottish (17.34%), Irish (16.79%), and Canadian (14.34%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, Ukrainian, Polish, Norwegian, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English21.32%21.22%21.27%
German19.59%20.46%20.02%
Scottish17.81%16.87%17.34%
Irish16.51%17.07%16.79%
Canadian14.20%14.48%14.34%
French11.79%12.67%12.23%
Ukrainian11.69%11.81%11.73%
Polish5.20%5.21%5.20%
Norwegian4.38%5.78%5.08%
British Isles4.76%4.30%4.56%

Immigration Profile

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

About 13.9% of Beaumont's population are immigrants (2,895 people).

The top countries of origin for Beaumont's immigrant population are India (835), Philippines (385), United Kingdom (310), United States of America (155), Germany (75).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
India835
Philippines385
United Kingdom310
United States of America155
Germany75

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 5,560 of Beaumont's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 15.45% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 4 persons households ranked second, accounting for 11.75% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 1 person households account for 9.10%, 6.95%, and 6.70%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,15015.45%
4 persons1,63011.75%
3 persons1,2659.10%
5 or more persons9656.95%
1 person9306.70%

Income in Beaumont

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Beaumont is $55,200.

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

Most of Beaumont population or around 2,295 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $100,000 to $149,999 with around 2,025 and 2,005 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Beaumont's median household income is $130,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Beaumont's median household income is 46,000 dollars above the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

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

Education Levels in Beaumont

This data sheds light on the distribution of Beaumont 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.

64.50% or most of the Beaumont population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.50% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 23.30% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.95% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree8,5708,55017,12564.50%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate3,5553,9407,49027.50%
Bachelor's degree or higher2,3253,8456,17023.30%
No certificate, diploma or degree1,2351,0202,2607.95%

Below national average 23.3% of Beaumont's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Beaumont

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Beaumont. 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 6.34% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate66.41%
Unemployment rate6.34%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the city who work as an employee. The majority of Beaumont's population (around 70.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 1,050 men and 640 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,690.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed1,0506401,690

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Beaumont has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the construction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 11%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Construction1,27027014%
Health care and social assistance1401,08011%
Retail trade50061510%
Transportation and warehousing5752057%
Educational services1556107%
Professional, scientific and technical services4003607%
Public administration4053507%
Manufacturing5051506%
Wholesale trade4351355%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction435905%
Accommodation and food services1653154%
Other services (except public administration)2402304%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1651853%
Finance and insurance1301853%
Real estate and rental and leasing1301102%
Arts, entertainment and recreation105902%
Utilities105201%
Information and cultural industries60501%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting65401%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Beaumont: Construction (14%), Health care and social assistance (11%), -45 Retail trade (10%)

Top occupation categories in Beaumont: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (25%), Sales and service occupations (21%), Business, finance and administration occupations (17%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the city. 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 work3,0303,1606,19560.10%
Worked at home9651,1902,14520.80%
No fixed workplace address1,5803701,95018.90%
Worked outside Canada150150.10%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
15 to 29 minutes39.70%
30 to 44 minutes25.60%
Less than 15 minutes21.60%
45 to 59 minutes7.40%
60 minutes and over5.70%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
68.58%
Married or living common-law
31.42%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights city'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 Beaumont. About 19,910 people living in the province speak English, 735 people speak French, 145 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 100 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English19,910
French735
Neither English nor French145
English and French100

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
English83.0%90.2%
Non-official languages10.7%5.8%
French3.5%1.4%

Religion

Beaumont is predominantly Christian. About 10,035 of its population is Christian (4,815 males and 4,815 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 5.2% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Muslim, both represent 1.6% and 0.5% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian48.1%
Sikh5.2%
Hindu1.6%
Islam0.5%
Buddhist0.3%
Jewish0.1%

Points of Interest in Beaumont

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Beaumont

Museums

Green Spaces in Beaumont

NameTypeApprox. Area
Beauvallon ParkParks0.4 ha
Corner ParkParks0.5 ha
Morin ParkParks3.2 ha
Glenbrae ParkParks0.6 ha
Nature ParkParks5.4 ha
St-Vital ParkParks2.4 ha
Four Seasons ParkParks19.7 ha
Montalet ParkParks6.2 ha
Plaines ParkParks2.8 ha
2000 ParkParks0.1 ha
Gerry Patsula Lions RV ParkParks2.7 ha
Juneau ParkParks0.6 ha
Canal Leblanc ParkParks3.0 ha
Beaudoin ParkParks0.7 ha
Goudreau ParkParks1.6 ha
Rivard ParkParks0.1 ha
LaPointe ParkParks4.2 ha
Lions ParkParks0.2 ha
Bilodeau ParkParks0.4 ha
Gobeil ParkParks2.7 ha
Promenade ParkParks2.1 ha
Boulevard ParkParks0.3 ha
Carrousel ParkParks0.4 ha
Eaglemont ParkParks0.6 ha
Martine ParkParks0.6 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Beaumont

According to the 2021 census, Beaumont has a population of approximately 20,888 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Beaumont increased by 19.65%.

Beaumont has a population density of approximately 845.60 people per square kilometre.

Beaumont covers a land area of approximately 24.70 km².

The median age of the population in Beaumont is 35.20 years.

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

The median household income in Beaumont is $130,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Beaumont.

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.