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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Consort. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 3.02 km2. The village has a population density of 213.00 people per km2.

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

Consort on the Map

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Consort location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Consort has a population of around 644 people. The village's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Consort has decreased by -11.66%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
729644 --11.66%

2026 Population Projection

Consort's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 644 people recorded in the 2021 census.

Population By Genders

The male population of Consort is around 315 while the female population is around 330.

Of the 644 total population in Consort, the largest gender is female with around 330 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
315330 -4.55%

Is Consort a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

8.5%
Unemployment rate
3.0 pts below the province
66.3%
Employment rate
6.1 pts above the province
72.4%
Participation rate
4.4 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$87,000
Median household income
$9,000 below the province
8.4%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
0.8 pts below the province

Commute

84.2%
Commute under 30 minutes
14.6 pts above the province
95.2%
Commute by car
7.9 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
5.6 pts below the province

Housing Character

82.7%
Single-detached houses
21.8 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
22.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.30 people
Average household size
0.30people below the province
28.8%
One-person households
2.8 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Consort has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 5 to 9 years old, accounting for 7.00% of the total population. The village median age is 41.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
5 to 9 years25 7.90%20 6.10% 20.00%45 7.00%
55 to 59 years25 7.90%25 7.60% 0.00%45 7.00%
60 to 64 years25 7.90%20 6.10% 20.00%45 7.00%
Average age of the population41 41.40%43 43.40% 4.61%42 42.40%
Median age of the population40 40.00%44 44.00% 9.09%41 41.20%
0 to 4 years15 4.80%15 4.50% 0.00%40 6.20%
20 to 24 years20 6.30%15 4.50% 25.00%40 6.20%
25 to 29 years20 6.30%25 7.60% 20.00%40 6.20%
30 to 34 years25 7.90%20 6.10% 20.00%40 6.20%
35 to 39 years20 6.30%20 6.10% 0.00%40 6.20%
50 to 54 years20 6.30%20 6.10% 0.00%40 6.20%
10 to 14 years15 4.80%20 6.10% 25.00%35 5.40%
15 to 19 years15 4.80%20 6.10% 25.00%35 5.40%
40 to 44 years15 4.80%20 6.10% 25.00%35 5.40%
45 to 49 years15 4.80%20 6.10% 25.00%35 5.40%
65 to 69 years15 4.80%15 4.50% 0.00%35 5.40%
70 to 74 years20 6.30%15 4.50% 25.00%30 4.70%
85 years and over10 3.20%15 4.50% 33.33%30 4.70%
75 to 79 years10 3.20%10 3.00% 0.00%20 3.10%
80 to 84 years10 3.20%10 3.00% 0.00%20 3.10%

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 59.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 20.90% and 18.60%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years19.00%16.70%18.60%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Consort

Population of Consort by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Consort is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Consort 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 43.85% of the total population, followed by English (30.00%), Irish (20.77%), French (16.92%), and Norwegian (15.38%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, Scottish, Welsh, Danish, and Ukrainian.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
German39.34%47.83%43.85%
English31.15%28.99%30.00%
Irish19.67%20.29%20.77%
French16.39%17.39%16.92%
Norwegian18.03%14.49%15.38%
Canadian14.75%11.59%12.31%
Scottish14.75%8.70%11.54%
Welsh8.20%14.49%11.54%
Danish6.56%8.70%8.46%
Ukrainian8.20%8.70%7.69%

Immigration Profile

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

About 6.2% of Consort's population are immigrants (40 people).

The top countries of origin for Consort's immigrant population are Philippines (25), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Philippines25
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 215 of Consort'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 14.40% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.75%, 6.75%, and 2.90%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons10520.20%
1 person7514.40%
3 persons356.75%
4 persons356.75%
5 or more persons152.90%

Income in Consort

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Consort is $44,400.

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 Consort population or around 90 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 70 and 55 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Consort's median household income is $87,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Consort's median household income is 3,000 dollars above 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 Consort

This data sheds light on the distribution of Consort 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.

45.55% or most of the Consort population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.25% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.45% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 15.90% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree14523037045.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate16510527033.25%
No certificate, diploma or degree1006516019.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher656512515.90%

Below national average 15.9% of Consort's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Consort

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Consort. 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 6.12% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate66.33%
Unemployment rate6.12%

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 Consort's population (around 67.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 50 men and 15 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 65.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed501565

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Consort has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 14%, followed by Retail trade at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction351514%
Health care and social assistance04514%
Retail trade152511%
Transportation and warehousing301011%
Accommodation and food services10207%
Manufacturing2507%
Finance and insurance0257%
Other services (except public administration)1506%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1504%
Construction1504%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1003%
Educational services1003%
Arts, entertainment and recreation0103%
Public administration000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Consort: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (14%), Health care and social assistance (14%), -45 Retail trade (11%)

Top occupation categories in Consort: Sales and service occupations (26%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (19%), 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 work12512525076.90%
No fixed workplace address55106520.00%
Worked at home010154.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Consort 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 minutes17.50%
30 to 44 minutes9.50%
45 to 59 minutes4.80%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
59.43%
Married or living common-law
40.57%

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 Consort. About 625 people living in the province speak English, 5 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
English625
French5
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
English89.7%96.0%
Non-official languages7.9%2.4%
French0.8%0.0%

Religion

Consort is predominantly Christian. About 375 of its population is Christian (180 males and 180 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
Christian57.7%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about Consort

According to the 2021 census, Consort has a population of approximately 644 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Consort decreased by 11.66%.

Consort has a population density of approximately 213.00 people per square kilometre.

Consort covers a land area of approximately 3.02 km².

The median age of the population in Consort is 41.20 years.

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

The median household income in Consort is $87,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Consort.

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.