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The population in the Peace Country has significantly increased since the start of this century. The City of Grande Prairie's population, which was barely over the 35,000 mark in 2001, passed the 50,000 mark in 2007.
Results of the municipal census undertaken in the late spring of 2007 show the city's new population is 50,227, a 6.69% increase over the 2006 Statistics Canada figure of 47,076. The city's population has climbed by 12.53% since the 2005 city enumeration, which recorded Grande Prairie with 44,631 residents.
The demographic profile is opposite to the average Canadian community. As Canada’s population shows an aging population, Grande Prairie’s increase is due to the in-migration of young families that are building and shaping the future of our community.
How to purchase the Population Analysis
The 2007 Population Analysis is not expected to be complete until the latter part of 2007. Some on the information on this page comes from the "2005 Population Analysis" of the City of Grande Prairie, prepared by the the City Clerk's office in April 2005. The 24 page analysis also contains sections entitled Population Changes, Population by Enumeration Area, Population by Census Neighborhood and Dwelling Unit Status. The 2005 Population Analysis is availabe from the City Clerk's department for purchase at $10.00 + GST for a single copy. The 2007 edition will be available for purchase as well. The City Clerk may be reached via e-mail at cityclerk@cityofgp.com.
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For more information
For general information about the City of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, or about Economic Development, or to request an economic development package, please e-mail jmlacasse@cityofgp.com. Packages can also be requested in person or in writing to:
Economic Development
City of Grande Prairie
Centre 2000 Trade & Tourism
119, 11330 - 106 Street
Grande Prairie, Alberta, T8V 7X9 Canada
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Sources of informationThe information presented within this website has been compiled from sources deemed reliable. While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this guide, some information is subject to change without notice. This website is intended as an information source and does not imply endorsement of any service, association or organization.
Sources used are:
Statistics Canada. 2002. 2001 Community Profiles. Released June 27, 2002. Last modified: 2005-11-30. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 93F0053XIE.
City of Grande Prairie, 2005. 2005 Population Analysis: Look at us now.
FP Markets – Canadian Demographics 2006, 79th Edition. CanWest Media Publications.
Alberta Municipal Affairs
Various Census information collected by numerous municipalities.
Exact sources are quoted in the Grande Prairie Community profile. To receive a copy, or for any other inquiries, please contact Jean-Marc Lacasse, Manager, Economic Development, at
jmlacasse@cityofgp.com.
© 2006 City of Grande Prairie
Economic Development
119, 11330 – 106 Street
Grande Prairie, AB, CANADA, T8V 7X9
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