- 2019 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2016 Federal Census Infographics (pdf)
- 2016 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2015 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2014 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2013 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2011 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2010 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2009 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
- 2008 Municipal Census Results - Official Report (pdf)
Census, Statistics and Demographics
The Census provides an official count of the number of people living in Red Deer. In addition to establishing current population, it helps us understand community needs as we plan for future growth and development.
2021 Federal Census data
A federal census is conducted once every five years and information is released by Statistics Canada. The census provides a detailed statistical portrait of Canada and its people by their demographic, social and economic characteristics.
Statistics Canada released population and dwelling data from the 2021 Census on February 9, 2022. Data for the city of Red Deer is as follows:
| City of Red Deer: Population and Dwellings | |
| 2021 Population | 100,844 |
| 2016 Population | 100,418 |
| Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 | 0.4% |
| Total private dwellings | 43,404 |
| Private dwellings occupied by usual residents | 40,512 |
| Population density per square kilometre | 966.5 |
| Land area in square kilometres | 104.34 |
Further census data will be released in stages over the course of the year. Statistics Canada confirms they have planned to release census data in seven stages from February to November of 2022. Details of the planned release are available on their website.
Historical Information
Past Census Results/Reports
Population History
| Year | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | No census conducted | |
| 2021* | 100,844 | |
| 2020 | No census conducted | |
| 2019 | 101,002 | |
| 2018 | No census conducted | |
| 2017 | No census conducted | |
| 2016 | 99,832 | |
| 2015 | 100,807 | |
| 2014 | 98,585 | |
| 2013 | 97,109 | |
| 2012 | No census conducted | |
| 2011 | 91,877 | |
| 2010 | 90,084 | |
| 2009 | 89,891 | |
| 2008 | 87,816 | |
| 2007 | 85,705 | |
| 2006 | 82,971 | |
| 2005 | 79,082 | |
| 2004 | 75,923 | |
| 2003 | 72,691 | |
| 2002 | 70,593 | |
*federal census
Population History 1898 - 2021 (pdf)