Stony Plain is part of Canada’s second youngest and fastest growing metropolitan region and is ranked one of the best communities in Canada by MacLean’s Magazine.
Quick Facts
- The population of Stony Plain is 17,995
- Population density is 507.6 per square kilometer
- Stony Plain has 7,475 rooftops
- The average age of residents is 41.5
- The average household size is 2.4
- Stony Plain is the 26th most populated municipality in Alberta
Over the last three decades, Stony Plain has grown by 169%. Stony Plain’s Elected Officials are committed to continuing the momentum and growing the population to 30,000 people.
Visit our Population Forecast webpage for information on Stony Plain’s projected growth.
2021 Census
View Stony Plain’s population, age, and household data from Statistics Canada.
| Additional Insight |
| Year | Households | Average Size | Median Age | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6,837 | 2.5 | 37.8 | $102,968 |
| 2021 | 7,475 | 2.6 | 41.5 | $113,481 |
| 2026 | 8,185 | 2.6 | 39.7 | $126,897 |
*Sourced from Esri, Environics Analytics, and Statistics Canada.
| $815,324,096 | $110,732 | 97 | |
| Expenditure | Total Market Consumption | Average Spent | Spending Potential Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $94,440,129 | $12,826 | 104 |
| Shelter | $131,832,661 | $17,904 | 93 |
| Household operation | $40,528,486 | $5,504 | 104 |
| Household furnishing and equipment | $26,077,096 | $3,541 | 92 |
| Clothing | $21,692,870 | $2,946 | 92 |
| Transportation | $87,165,000 | $11,838 | 100 |
| Health care | $33,270,451 | $4,518 | 90 |
| Personal care | $15,059,088 | $2,045 | 105 |
| Recreation | $34,605,268 | $4,699 | 104 |
| Reading material and other print | $985,650 | $133 | 66 |
| Education | $6,731,078 | $914 | 54 |
| Tobacco products and alcohol | $29,635,637 | $4,024 | 107 |
|
Games of chance |
$9,250,679 | $1,256 | 140 |
|
Miscellaneous expenditures |
$12,274,251 | $1,667 | 90 |
|
Personal taxes |
$142,809,741 | $19,395 | 101 |
|
Insurance and pension |
$39,956,404 | $5,426 | 97 |
|
Gifts of money |
$18,897,304 | $2,566 | 97 |
The table above outlines the amount spent on a variety of goods and services in 2021 by households in Stony Plain. The average spending potential index is 100. If the spending potential index is above 100, it means Stony Plain residents spend more than the national average, if it's below, then average spending is below the national average.
*Sourced from Esri, Environics Analytics, and Statistics Canada.
| Primary (15 km radius) | Secondary (30 km radius) | Edmonton Metropolitan Region |
|---|---|---|
| 81,607 | 441,478 | 1,341,263 |
Stony Plain is part of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region and is one of Western Canada’s most populated regions, which means a large service area for business. Visit our Transportation webpage to learn more about our global marketplace access.
*Sourced from Esri, Environics Analytics, Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board, and Statistics Canada.
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
|
2021 |
17,995 | Statistics Canada |
|
2019 |
17,842 | Municipal Census |
|
2016 |
17,189 | Statistics Canada |
|
2015 |
16,127 | Municipal Census |
|
2011 |
15,051 | Statistics Canada |
|
2010 |
17,177 | Municipal Census |
|
2008 |
11,322 | Municipal Census |
|
2006 |
12,363 | Statistics Canada |
|
2003 |
10,554 | Municipal Census |
|
2001 |
9,589 | Statistics Canada |
|
1996 |
8,274 | Statistics Canada |
|
1993 |
7,405 | Municipal Census |
|
1991 |
7,226 | Statistics Canada |
|
1990 |
6,689 | Municipal Census |
|
1989 |
6,427 | Municipal Census |
*Sourced from Statistics Canada and Town of Stony Plain.
Additional Information
PRIZM Segmentation Area Profile
Learn more about our residents using Canada's leading segmentation system for understanding customers and markets.
DEP Market Profile
See the amounts residents spend on a variety of goods and services shown by households within the Stony Plain market area. Expenditures are shown by broad budget categories that are not mutually exclusive.