Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Crossfield has a population of around 3,599 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Crossfield has increased by ▲ 20.65%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 2,983 | 3,599 | +20.65% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.83% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Crossfield's population is projected to reach approximately 4,342 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 365.18 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 3,599 | 4,342 | 365.18 |
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.
Crossfield Population Trend & Context
Crossfield had a 2021 census population of 3,599 — an increase of 616 (▲ 20.65%) people from the 2,983 recorded in 2016.
The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Alberta towns. The town's median age of 38.4 years — below the national median of 41.9 — suggests a younger, potentially growing population.
Population By Genders
The male population of Crossfield is around 1,845 while the female population is around 1,755.
Of the 3,599 total population in Crossfield, the largest gender is male with around 1,845 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,845 | 1,755 | +4.88% |
Is Crossfield a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Crossfield compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Alberta, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Crossfield Population Compared to Alberta
Alberta's population in 2021 was 4,262,635, spread across the area. Here's how Crossfield compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Crossfield | Alberta |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,000 | $96,000 |
| Unemployment rate | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 28.4% |
| Immigrants (%) | 7.4% | 23.2% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Crossfield has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 40 to 44 years old, accounting for 7.90% of the total population. The town median age is 38.40.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 to 44 years | 140 7.60% | 140 8.00% | 0.00% | 285 7.90% |
| 10 to 14 years | 135 7.30% | 140 8.00% | 3.57% | 270 7.50% |
| 30 to 34 years | 135 7.30% | 130 7.40% | 3.70% | 265 7.40% |
| 35 to 39 years | 130 7.00% | 135 7.70% | 3.70% | 265 7.40% |
| 5 to 9 years | 130 7.00% | 120 6.80% | 7.69% | 255 7.10% |
| 0 to 4 years | 145 7.90% | 110 6.30% | 24.14% | 250 6.90% |
| 60 to 64 years | 125 6.80% | 120 6.80% | 4.00% | 245 6.80% |
| 55 to 59 years | 110 6.00% | 125 7.10% | 12.00% | 240 6.70% |
| 50 to 54 years | 120 6.50% | 105 6.00% | 12.50% | 230 6.40% |
| 25 to 29 years | 110 6.00% | 110 6.30% | 0.00% | 225 6.30% |
| 45 to 49 years | 120 6.50% | 110 6.30% | 8.33% | 225 6.30% |
| 15 to 19 years | 115 6.20% | 110 6.30% | 4.35% | 220 6.10% |
| 65 to 69 years | 110 6.00% | 95 5.40% | 13.64% | 205 5.70% |
| 20 to 24 years | 80 4.30% | 60 3.40% | 25.00% | 140 3.90% |
| 70 to 74 years | 60 3.30% | 50 2.80% | 16.67% | 115 3.20% |
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 65.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 21.70% and 13.30%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Crossfield are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 64.80% | 65.50% | 65.10% |
| 0 to 14 years | 22.50% | 20.80% | 21.70% |
| 65 years and over | 13.30% | 13.70% | 13.30% |
Population of Crossfield by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Crossfield is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Crossfield is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the town appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Crossfield are English, which accounts for 27.92% of the total population, followed by German (21.53%), Scottish (20.14%), Irish (17.36%), and Canadian (17.08%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Crossfield include French, Dutch, Ukrainian, Norwegian, and British Isles.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 28.53% | 27.43% | 27.92% |
| German | 21.99% | 20.94% | 21.53% |
| Scottish | 22.25% | 17.70% | 20.14% |
| Irish | 16.75% | 17.70% | 17.36% |
| Canadian | 16.75% | 16.81% | 17.08% |
| French | 10.21% | 12.68% | 11.39% |
| Dutch | 7.07% | 8.85% | 7.92% |
| Ukrainian | 6.02% | 6.49% | 6.25% |
| Norwegian | 6.02% | 6.19% | 6.11% |
| British Isles | 3.93% | 4.42% | 4.17% |
Indigenous Identity in Crossfield
About 6.10% of Crossfield's population (220 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 93.90% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 10 people (0.30% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Crossfield's population profile.
About 7.4% of Crossfield's population are immigrants (265 people).
The top countries of origin for Crossfield's immigrant population are Philippines (60), United Kingdom (50), Mexico (15), Netherlands (10), Poland (10).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 60 |
| United Kingdom | 50 |
| Mexico | 15 |
| Netherlands | 10 |
| Poland | 10 |
95.8% of Crossfield's residents (3,450 people) are Canadian citizens, and 4.2% are not.
By generation status, 7.8% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 12.5% are second generation, and 79.6% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 1,040 of Crossfield's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.
Household Size
About 18.30% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 3 persons households ranked second, accounting for 9.60% of the population. 1 person, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.25%, 8.10%, and 4.90%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | 485 | 18.30% |
| 3 persons | 255 | 9.60% |
| 1 person | 245 | 9.25% |
| 4 persons | 215 | 8.10% |
| 5 or more persons | 130 | 4.90% |
Family and Household Structure in Crossfield
Of census families in Crossfield, 86.3% are couple families and 13.7% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.9 people.
18.1% of households in Crossfield are one-person households, 63.4% are couple-family households, 8.7% are one-parent-family households, and 1.9% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 240 | 18.1% |
| Couple-family households | 840 | 63.4% |
| One-parent-family households | 115 | 8.7% |
| Multigenerational households | 25 | 1.9% |
Income in Crossfield
Analyzing income distribution in Crossfield can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Crossfield is $48,800.
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 Crossfield population or around 465 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 370 and 350 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Crossfield's median household income is $104,000, according to 2020 data.
Above national average Crossfield's median household income is 20,000 dollars above 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 Crossfield
This data sheds light on the distribution of Crossfield 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.
59.40% or most of the Crossfield population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 29.30% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 11.30% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 605 | 580 | 1,185 | 59.40% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 290 | 295 | 585 | 29.30% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 130 | 95 | 225 | 11.30% |
Below national average 11.5% of Crossfield's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Crossfield
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Crossfield. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Crossfield is at 10.67% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 64.06% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.67% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Crossfield, 39.9% worked full year full time in the reference year, 31.7% worked part year and/or part time, and 28.6% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 1,120 | 39.9% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 890 | 31.7% |
| Did not work | 805 | 28.6% |
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 Crossfield's population (around 73.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 185 men and 100 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 285.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 185 | 100 | 285 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Crossfield industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Crossfield is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Crossfield has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (17%) works in the construction sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 10%, followed by Manufacturing at 9%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 290 | 55 | 17% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 110 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 140 | 40 | 9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 125 | 7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 105 | 30 | 7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 80 | 7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 100 | 30 | 6% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 55 | 55 | 5% |
| Educational services | 20 | 85 | 5% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 35 | 65 | 5% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 20 | 4% |
| Public administration | 40 | 40 | 4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 30 | 3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 25 | 15 | 2% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 25 | 2% |
| Information and cultural industries | 10 | 15 | 1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 10 | 1% |
| Utilities | 15 | 0 | 1% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 10 | 1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Crossfield residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Crossfield: Construction (17%), Retail trade (10%), Manufacturing (9%)
Top occupation categories in Crossfield: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (32%), Sales and service occupations (18%), Business, finance and administration occupations (17%)
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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 515 | 515 | 1,030 | 57.10% |
| No fixed workplace address | 375 | 85 | 460 | 25.50% |
| Worked at home | 95 | 205 | 305 | 16.90% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Crossfield 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 Crossfield residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Crossfield 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 30 to 44 minutes | 29.10% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 27.40% |
| Less than 15 minutes | 19.70% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 16.10% |
| 60 minutes and over | 7.70% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Crossfield shed 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 Crossfield's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Crossfield. About 3,560 people living in the town speak English, 35 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 3,560 |
| French | 35 |
| Neither English nor French | 5 |
| English and French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 4.2% of Crossfield's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 95.7% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.1% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,445 | 95.7% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 150 | 4.2% |
| Neither English nor French | 5 | 0.1% |
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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 92.5% | 97.1% |
| Non-official languages | 5.1% | 1.7% |
| French | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Religion
Crossfield is predominantly Christian. About 1,635 of its population is Christian (815 males and 825 females).
The second largest religion in the town is Buddhist with 0.4% 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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 45.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Crossfield
Parks
- Banta Park
- Veterans Peace Park
- McCaskill Park
- Wigle Park
- Walker Park
- Murdoch Park
- Crockett Park
- Amery Park
- Ellen Park
- Crossfield Rodeo Ground
Libraries
Green Spaces in Crossfield
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Banta Park | Parks | 1.3 ha |
| Veterans Peace Park | Parks | 4.7 ha |
| McCaskill Park | Parks | 6.8 ha |
| Wigle Park | Parks | 0.4 ha |
| Walker Park | Parks | 0.2 ha |
| Murdoch Park | Parks | 2.4 ha |
| Crockett Park | Parks | 0.5 ha |
| Amery Park | Parks | 1.2 ha |
| Ellen Park | Parks | 0.6 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Nearest Towns to Crossfield
- Carstairs 15.6 km · 4,898 people
- Didsbury 26.6 km · 5,070 people
- Irricana 32.0 km · 1,179 people
- Cochrane 40.6 km · 32,199 people
- Olds 41.0 km · 9,209 people
- Bowden 56.2 km · 1,280 people
- Sundre 58.8 km · 2,672 people
- Three Hills 60.9 km · 3,042 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Crossfield
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Crossfield has a population of 3,599 people, making it the 66th town in Alberta. The population increased significantly from 2,983 in 2016, an increase of 616 people or 20.65%. The town has a population density of 302.7 people per km² across a land area of 11.89 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Crossfield's population grew by 20.65% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 2,983 to 3,599 people, a gain of 616 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Alberta towns during this period. The median age of 38.40 years suggests a relatively balanced demographic profile. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Crossfield has a population density of approximately 302.70 people per square kilometre.
Crossfield covers a land area of approximately 11.89 km².
The median age of the population in Crossfield is 38.40 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Crossfield is English.
The median household income in Crossfield is $104,000, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Crossfield.
Christian is the predominant religion in Crossfield.
According to the 2021 Census, 6.1% of Crossfield's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
95.8% of Crossfield's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 13.7% of census families in Crossfield, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 1.9% of all households in Crossfield, per the 2021 Census.
4.2% of Crossfield's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in Crossfield, 39.9% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
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.