In 2024, the province of Alberta has a total population of 4,888,723. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta, is home to 82,221 residents, representing approximately 1.68% of the province’s total population. Known for its role in Canada’s energy industry and its vast northern landscapes, Wood Buffalo has a youthful demographic profile compared to many other Alberta regions.
Wood Buffalo Specialized municipality Statistics
- Population, 2021: 72,326
- Population, 2016: 71,594
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 1
- Total private dwellings: 30,451
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 25,934
- Population density per square kilometre: 1.2
- Land area in square kilometres: 60,843.88
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 4,770 | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 855 | 1.2% |
| Black | 4,825 | 6.8% |
| Filipino | 5,065 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 1,290 | 1.8% |
| Latin American | 645 | 0.9% |
| Southeast Asian | 425 | 0.6% |
| West Asian | 215 | 0.3% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 200 | 0.3% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 450 | 0.6% |
| Not a visible minority | 52,155 | 73.6% |
| Total | 70,895 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
In 2024, Wood Buffalo’s population is estimated at 82,221, making up about 1.68% of Alberta’s total population.
Yes. Population growth is driven by economic opportunities, especially in the oil sands industry, which attracts workers from across Canada and abroad.
The median age is 35.1 years, indicating a younger-than-average population compared to both Alberta and Canada overall.
Over one-third of residents belong to visible minority groups, with the largest being Filipino, Black, and South Asian communities.
At 1.2 persons per square kilometre, Wood Buffalo has one of the lowest population densities in Alberta, owing to its vast geographic area.
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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