Population
Lethbridge’s population has been able to grow with the needs of the local economy and demand for services and continues to grow at a sustainable rate. The city and county have enjoyed population growth above the national average that has been stable at 2% annually for the last ten years with an estimated population of over 120,000 by 2026.
The population within the Lethbridge census region reached 106,000 in 2011, growth of 11.3% from the 95,195 reported in 2006. The spring 2012 municipal census pins Lethbridge’s population at 89,074 with a larger than average 20-29 year old population primarily due to the post-secondary institutions in the city. As well, the city offers a welcoming community for young families and seniors, making Lethbridge's demographic profile closer to Canada's than that of Alberta's.
Demographics
The city has a larger than average population of 20-29 year olds primarily due to the two post-secondary institutions in the city. As well, the average of the city's population is around 37 years of age. In the 60+ age group, the city’s demographic profile is closer to Canada’s than Alberta’s profile. The population gender distribution is moving closer to a 50/50 between men and women with the gap mainly in the over 55 age range.
The County also benefits from a very young population with a high percentage of youth and a lower percentage of seniors.
| Lethbridge Population Data by Municipal Census Year |
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Prior to 2005 the Lethbridge Municipal Census was completed every three years.
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City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Census Report 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
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| Lethbridge Municipal Census Population Data |
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Prior to 2005 the Lethbridge Municipal Census was completed every three years.
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City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Census Report 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
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| Canada Census Population Data |
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Statistics Canada. 2012. Focus on Geography Series, 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-310-XWE2011004. Ottawa, Ontario. Analytical products, 2011 Census. Last updated May 29, 2012. Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2005-11-30. http://www12.statcan.ca/english/Profil01/CP01/Index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 31, 2012).
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* The geographical area of the Lethbridge Census Area was identical to the boundaries of the City of Lethbridge at the time of the 2001 Federal census of the population. This geographic boundary was revised by Statistics Canada for the 2006 Federal Census of the population.
**The Lethbridge Census Agglomeration (CA) is a geographic area comprised of the City of Lethbridge urban core and the adjacent County of Lethbridge, which encompasses the rural area surrounding the urban core, and all towns, villages and hamlets therein.
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| Demographic Profile Comparison |
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*The Lethbridge Census Agglomeration (CA) is a geographic area comprised of the City of Lethbridge urban core and the adjacent County of Lethbridge, which encompasses the rural area surrounding the urban core, and all towns, villages and hamlets therein.
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Statistics Canada. 2012. Focus on Geography Series, 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-310-XWE2011004. Ottawa, Ontario.
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| Lethbridge Population by Age Group |
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City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Census Report 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012
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| Age Distribution - Lethbridge |
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The Lethbridge Census Agglomeration (CA) is a geographic area comprised of the City of Lethbridge urban core and the adjacent County of Lethbridge,which encompasses the rural area surrounding the urban core, and all towns, villages and hamlets therein.
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Statistics Canada. 2012. Focus on Geography Series, 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-310-XWE2011004. Ottawa, Ontario.
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| Average Number of Residents per Household |
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City of Lethbridge. Lethbridge Census Report: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.
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| Average Number of County of Lethbridge Residents per Household |
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| Population by Dependency Group |
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*The Lethbridge Census Agglomeration (CA) is a geographic area comprised of the City of Lethbridge urban core and the adjacent County of Lethbridge, which encompasses the rural area surrounding the urban core, and all towns, villages and hamlets therein.
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Statistics Canada. 2012. Focus on Geography Series, 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-310-XWE2011004. Ottawa, Ontario.
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| Gender and Total Dependency Ratio |
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The Lethbridge Census Agglomeration (CA) is a geographic area comprised of the City of Lethbridge urban core and the adjacent County of Lethbridge, which encompasses the rural area surrounding the urban core, and all towns, villages and hamlets therein.
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Derived from, Statistics Canada. 2012. Focus on Geography Series, 2011 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-310-XWE2011004. Ottawa, Ontario.
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| Population Growth Projections |
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| Population Growth Projections |
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Income
Based on the 2006 Canadian Census, the average household income in Lethbridge was slightly less than the national average while The County of Lethbridge has an average annual household income that is slightly higher than the national average.
Since 2001, households that earn more than $60,000 per year, have increased by 2.4%, middle income households have remained steady and the lower income level has declined by 3%.
The average employment income of those employed full time is $44,740 per year.
| Composition of Lethbridge Total Income |
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| Compostition of County of Lethbridge Total Income |
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| Household Income by Region |
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| Lethbridge Household Income by Category |
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| County of Lethbridge Household Income by Category |
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Language and Culture
In 2006, 12% of the Lethbridge population spoke languages other than English or French. This portion of the population has grown by nearly 10% since 2001.
Lethbridge is home to 12% of the total Alberta population who identify themselves in the Japanese ethno-cultural group.
In the 2006 Census, 3,455 Lethbridge residents identified themselves as Aboriginal.
The groups experiencing the largest growth from 2001 to 2006 are South Asian (117%) and Latin American (93%). Both groups currently comprise 25% of the visible minority population of Lethbridge.
| Language First Spoken and Still Understood Lethbridge |
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| Ethno-Cultural Characteristics of Lethbridge |
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| Ethno-Cultural Characteristics, County of Lethbridge |
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| Lethbridge Population by Language First Learned |
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| County of Lethbridge Population by Language First Learned |
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