Population Growth and Demographics
Airdrie has experienced one of the highest growth rates in Canada. We're the fastest-growing city along the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor. The Calgary Metropolitan Area, which includes Airdrie, had the highest percentage of population increase in Alberta between 2001 and 2006.
Airdrie covers 33.1 km2 with 1,203 people per km2.
Population Growth
Airdrie Population Growth, 1998 - present
| Year | Actual |
Annual |
Increase |
| 1998* | 17,519 | 4.70% | 787 |
| 1999 | 18,306 | 4.49% | 787 |
| 2000 | 19,165 | 4.69% | 859 |
| 2001** | 20,382 | 6.35% | 1,217 |
| 2002 | 21,979 | 7.84% | 1,597 |
| 2003 | 23,680 | 7.74% | 1,701 |
| 2004 | 25,606 | 8.13% | 1,926 |
| 2005 | 27,069 | 5.71% | 1,463 |
| 2006 | 29,035 | 7.26% | 1,966 |
| 2007 | 31,512 | 8.53% | 2,477 |
| 2008 | 34,116 | 8.26% | 2,604 |
| 2009 | 38,091 | 11.65% | 3,933 |
| 2010 | 39,822 | 4.54% | 1,731 |
| 2011 | 43,155 | 8.37% | 3,333 |
| Source: City of Airdrie Civic Census, 2011 *Not a census year. **Estimated figure from Statistics Canada. |
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Population Growth Comparisons
Population Growth Comparisons, 2001-2006
Source: Statistics Canada 2006 Federal Census, Community Profiles
Growth Projections
Current growth projections predict the city to grow at a constant rate over the next 30 years, to a projected population of over 89,000 by 2040.
Airdrie Population Growth Projections, 2008-2038
Source: Airdrie Comprehensive Growth Strategy, 2008
City of Airdrie Population and Dwelling Projections
| 2008 | 2013 | 2018 | 2023 | 2028 | 2033 | 2038 | |
| Population Projection (rounded) | 34,116 | 47,081 | 56,145 | 63,834 | 71,084 | 78,781 | 86,507 |
| Cumulative Increase From 2008 | - |
12,965 |
22,029 |
29,718 |
36,968 |
44,665 |
52,391 |
Dwelling Unit Projection |
12,699 |
17,573 |
21,027 |
23,987 |
26,802 |
29,805 |
32,840 |
Cumulative Increase From 2008 |
- |
4,874 | 8,328 | 11,288 | 14,103 | 17,106 | 20,141 |
Source: Airdrie Comprehensive Growth Strategy, 2008
Airdrie Population Pyramid 2011
Source: City of Airdrie Civic Census, 2011
For more on Airdrie's population, view the Labour Market and Household Income pages or the City of Airdrie Civic Census 2008.