Demographics and Census

Demographic information for the county covering population, economic, and age-range statistics.

This page contains a variety of research and data products that provide an in-depth look at Rockyview County overall. 

Population
  • Population 
    44,568(2022 - 45,160 in 2023)
  • Population density per km² 
    10.3 people 
  • Total private dwellings 
    14,714 
  • Land 
    3,829km² 
  • Total Farms 
    1142 
  • Parks and Recreation land 
    2981 acres 
  • County Roads 
    2479km 
  • Number of Businesses  
    2434 
Age
  • 17.2% of Rocky View’s population are under 15 years old 
  • 64.8% of Rocky View's population are between 15 to 64 years old 
  • 17.9% of Rocky View's population are over 65 years old  
  • 1.6% of Rocky View's population are 0ver 85 years old 
  • Average age of the population 
    42.4 years old 
  • Median age of the population 
    45.6 
Economics
  • Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) 
    51,600 
  • Median total household income in 2020 ($) 
    150,000 
Education
  • Post-secondary education 
    61% 
  • High school diploma or above 
    86% 
The "Average" Rocky Viewer
  • 42 years old 
  • Married 
  • One child 
  • English speaking 
  • Canadian born 
  • Owns their own home 
  • Works outside the home for someone else, full time 
  • Commutes 30 minutes each way 
  • Has a post-secondary education, obtained in Alberta 


Source: Government of Alberta, 2022.  Rocky View County - Population (alberta.ca)


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