As of 2024, Alberta’s total population stands at 4,888,723, with the city of Wetaskiwin home to 12,771 residents. This means Wetaskiwin accounts for approximately 0.26% of the province’s total population. Known for its deep Indigenous heritage, strong agricultural roots, and welcoming community atmosphere, Wetaskiwin is a small yet vibrant city in central Alberta. Below is a detailed look at its population distribution, housing trends, and demographic composition in 2024.
Wetaskiwin City Statistics
- Population, 2021: 12,594
- Population, 2016: 12,655
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: -0.5
- Total private dwellings: 5,643
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 5,186
- Population density per square kilometre: 671.6
- Land area in square kilometres: 18.75
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 180 | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 95 | 0.8% |
| Black | 135 | 1.1% |
| Filipino | 855 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 120 | 1.0% |
| Latin American | 60 | 0.5% |
| Southeast Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 55 | 0.5% |
| Not a visible minority | 10,470 | 87.3% |
| Total | 11,990 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
The population of Wetaskiwin in 2024 is 12,771.
Wetaskiwin accounts for approximately 0.26% of Alberta’s total population in 2024.
The median age in Wetaskiwin is 43.1 years.
The Filipino community is the largest visible minority group in Wetaskiwin, making up 7.56% of the population.
As of the 2021 Census, Wetaskiwin had 5,643 total private dwellings, with 5,186 occupied.
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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