In 2024, Alberta’s total population reached 4,888,723, with Grande Prairie home to 70,383 residents. This means Grande Prairie accounts for approximately 1.44% of the province’s total population. As one of Alberta’s fastest-growing urban centres, the city plays a key role in the region’s economy, culture, and demographics.
Grande Prairie City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 64,141
- Population, 2016: 63,166
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 1.5
- Total private dwellings: 27,551
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 24,816
- Population density per square kilometre: 483.3
- Land area in square kilometres: 132.71
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 1,820 | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 605 | 1.0% |
| Black | 1,415 | 2.3% |
| Filipino | 4,100 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 400 | 0.6% |
| Latin American | 530 | 0.8% |
| Southeast Asian | 250 | 0.4% |
| West Asian | 90 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 35 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 325 | 0.5% |
| Not a visible minority | 53,140 | 84.7% |
| Total | 62,710 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
Grande Prairie’s population in 2024 is 70,383, making it one of the largest cities in northern Alberta.
About 1.44% of Alberta’s population resides in Grande Prairie.
The median age is 34.9 years, reflecting a younger population compared to the Canadian average.
The Filipino community is the largest visible minority, representing about 6.22% of the population.
According to 2021 census data, Grande Prairie has a population density of 483.3 people per km².
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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