As of 2024, Alberta’s total population is 4,888,723, with Canmore home to 17,929 residents. This means Canmore accounts for approximately 0.37% of Alberta’s total population. Known for its stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop and vibrant tourism economy, Canmore is both a popular destination and a thriving residential community.
Canmore Town Statistics
- Population, 2021: 15,990
- Population, 2016: 13,992
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 14.3
- Total private dwellings: 9,173
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 6,804
- Population density per square kilometre: 233.5
- Land area in square kilometres: 68.47
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 400 | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 270 | 1.8% |
| Black | 55 | 0.4% |
| Filipino | 440 | 2.9% |
| Arab | 60 | 0.4% |
| Latin American | 185 | 1.2% |
| Southeast Asian | 80 | 0.5% |
| West Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 10 | 0.1% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 25 | 0.2% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 35 | 0.2% |
| Not a visible minority | 13,475 | 89.6% |
| Total | 15,045 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Canmore’s population in 2024 is 17,929, representing about 0.37% of Alberta’s total population.
The median age in Canmore is 42.2 years, indicating a mix of working-age residents and retirees.
In 2024, 3,360 residents (18.73% of the population) are aged 65 and older.
The Filipino community is the largest visible minority group in Canmore, comprising 3.07% of the population.
As of the 2021 Census, Canmore had a population density of 233.5 people per square kilometre.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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