July 2, 2024 - For immediate release
AIRDRIE, ALBERTA – The City of Airdrie’s population continues to grow with the official 2024 census results coming in with a total population of 85,805, a 6.39 per cent growth rate since the 2023 municipal census. The City’s population grew by 5,156 new residents with a total of 29,851 dwellings which includes an average of 2.87 residents per dwelling.
“Our 2024 census results are a testament to Airdrie being a vibrant and diverse community that people want to call home. We very much appreciate everyone’s participation in our census efforts gathering all the accurate information says Mayor Peter Brown. “While these results highlight our impressive growth, they also remind us of the need to remain committed to supporting responsible development, working diligently to create a future where everyone thrives. Together, we will continue to build a community that supports and benefits our residents and businesses.”
Since the 2023 municipal census, 1,107 new homes were added in Airdrie, an increase of 3.85 per cent for a total of 29,851 dwellings. This includes single family and multi family residential options with the communities of South Windsong, Bayview and Lanark experiencing the greatest dwelling growth.
In 2024, many Airdrie residents provided their census information online and an online completion rate of 70.07 per cent, an increase from last year’s online completion rate of 66.36 per cent.
“A big thank you goes to our residents for taking the time to complete their census and making this year’s municipal census a success,” says Tammy Belsham, Team Leader of Legislative Services. “An accurate census count is vital information used by City Council and Administration to allocate resources effectively, ensuring our residents’ needs are met and our community continues to thrive.”
Airdrie’s population growth*
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58,690 | 61,842 | 64,922 | 68,091 | 70,564 | 80,649 | 85,805 |
*Due to COVID-19, a municipal census was not completed between 2020 – 2022.
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Media contact:
Tammy Belsham
Team Leader, Legislative Services
403.948.8800 ext. 8487