Edmonton, Alberta Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Edmonton. It is a city in Canada that encompasses a land area of 765.61 km2. The city has a population density of 1320.40 people per km2.

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

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Edmonton has a population of around 1,010,899 people. The city's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 8.34%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
933,0881,010,899 +8.34%

Population By Genders

The male population of Edmonton is around 503,035 while the female population is around 507,860.

Of the 1,010,899 total population in Edmonton, the largest gender is female with around 507,860 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
503,035507,860 +0.95%

Population by Age Characteristics

Edmonton has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 30 to 34 years old, accounting for 8.70% of the total population. The city median age is 36.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
30 to 34 years43,820 8.70%43,835 8.60% 0.03%87,660 8.70%
35 to 39 years43,125 8.60%42,850 8.40% 0.64%85,980 8.50%
25 to 29 years38,920 7.70%38,910 7.70% 0.03%77,830 7.70%
40 to 44 years37,440 7.40%36,545 7.20% 2.39%73,985 7.30%
20 to 24 years34,240 6.80%32,950 6.50% 3.77%67,195 6.60%
45 to 49 years31,980 6.40%31,890 6.30% 0.28%63,865 6.30%
5 to 9 years32,095 6.40%30,860 6.10% 3.85%62,955 6.20%
0 to 4 years31,570 6.30%29,840 5.90% 5.48%61,410 6.10%
55 to 59 years29,850 5.90%30,340 6.00% 1.62%60,185 6.00%
10 to 14 years30,695 6.10%29,050 5.70% 5.36%59,745 5.90%
50 to 54 years29,750 5.90%29,445 5.80% 1.03%59,200 5.90%
60 to 64 years28,535 5.70%29,540 5.80% 3.40%58,080 5.70%
15 to 19 years27,980 5.60%26,375 5.20% 5.74%54,355 5.40%
65 to 69 years23,050 4.60%24,470 4.80% 5.80%47,520 4.70%
70 to 74 years16,595 3.30%18,395 3.60% 9.79%34,995 3.50%
75 to 79 years9,900 2.00%12,310 2.40% 19.58%22,215 2.20%
85 years and over6,650 1.30%11,210 2.20% 40.68%17,865 1.80%
80 to 84 years6,835 1.40%9,035 1.80% 24.35%15,870 1.60%
85 to 89 years4,310 0.90%6,480 1.30% 33.49%10,790 1.10%
90 to 94 years1,920 0.40%3,430 0.70% 44.02%5,350 0.50%
95 to 99 years370 0.10%1,130 0.20% 67.26%1,500 0.10%
100 years and over50 0.00%170 0.00% 70.59%220 0.00%

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 68.10% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 18.20% and 13.70%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years68.70%67.50%68.10%
Average age of the population37.60%39.10%38.40%
Median age of the population36.40%37.60%36.80%
0 to 14 years18.80%17.70%18.20%
65 years and over12.50%14.90%13.70%

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Population of Edmonton by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Edmonton is quite diverse, which contributes to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. Edmonton 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 13.29% of the total population, followed by Scottish (11.72%), German (11.59%), Irish (10.84%), and Ukrainian (9.29%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Canadian, French, Filipino, Chinese, and Indian (India).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English13.29%13.29%13.29%
Scottish11.63%11.81%11.72%
German11.47%11.72%11.59%
Irish10.56%11.12%10.84%
Ukrainian9.05%9.54%9.29%
Canadian8.98%8.08%8.53%
French7.29%7.37%7.33%
Filipino6.28%7.24%6.76%
Chinese6.25%6.70%6.48%
Indian (India)6.29%6.15%6.22%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 196,535 of Edmonton's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 15.55% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 14.55% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.70%, 7.15%, and 5.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons123,34015.55%
1 person115,52514.55%
3 persons61,1757.70%
4 persons56,8307.15%
5 or more persons39,5305.00%

Income in Edmonton

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Edmonton is $44,000.

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 Edmonton population or around 524,595 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 489,680 and 486,035 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Edmonton's median household income is $90,000, according to 2020 data.

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 Edmonton

This data sheds light on the distribution of Edmonton 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.

62.00% or most of the Edmonton population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 32.65% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 25.80% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 12.25% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree407,080433,090840,16562.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher199,625242,230441,86032.65%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate185,850174,255360,11525.80%
No certificate, diploma or degree89,01585,395174,40512.25%

Employment in Edmonton

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Edmonton. 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 8.64% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate59.54%
Unemployment rate8.64%

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 Edmonton's population (around 69.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the city, there are 41,655 men and 25,035 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 66,690.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed41,65525,03566,690

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Edmonton has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (14%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 11%, followed by Construction at 9%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance16,83560,42014%
Retail trade29,79533,29011%
Construction43,3857,3809%
Professional, scientific and technical services23,68017,4507%
Educational services13,46525,5707%
Public administration17,64018,4857%
Accommodation and food services15,73519,6556%
Transportation and warehousing24,6706,5306%
Manufacturing22,0807,4505%
Other services (except public administration)11,81513,4755%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services13,6709,9954%
Finance and insurance7,52010,8203%
Wholesale trade12,8205,2503%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction8,8451,3752%
Real estate and rental and leasing5,4654,5152%
Arts, entertainment and recreation4,5254,9202%
Information and cultural industries4,5302,9101%
Utilities3,4551,6201%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1,3651,0500%
Management of companies and enterprises3503750%

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 work151,430155,095306,52563.40%
Worked at home46,60555,610102,21521.10%
No fixed workplace address55,82017,97073,79015.30%
Worked outside Canada9304001,3350.30%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Edmonton 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 minutes46.00%
Less than 15 minutes22.70%
30 to 44 minutes21.60%
45 to 59 minutes5.00%
60 minutes and over4.70%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
54.84%
Married or living common-law
45.16%

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 Edmonton. About 955,475 people living in the province speak English, 22,160 people speak Neither English nor French, 17,320 people speak French language, and 5,790 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English955,475
Neither English nor French22,160
French17,320
English and French5,790

Religion

Edmonton is predominantly Christian. About 444,690 of its population is Christian (208,455 males and 208,455 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 8.3% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Sikh and Hindu, both represent 4.2% and 3.4% of the population, while Buddhist represent 1.5% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian44.6%
Islam8.3%
Sikh4.2%
Hindu3.4%
Buddhist1.5%
Jewish0.4%