High River Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for High River. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:297 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

High River Population

Total Population (2021)

14,324

Total Population (2016)

13,594

Population Growth

+5.4% (+730)

Growth Rank

#309 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.0%7,020

Female

51.0%7,305

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.961

Average Age

Median Age

44.8

Age Rank

#413 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

670(4.7%)

5–9

805(5.6%)

10–14

975(6.8%)

15–19

940(6.6%)

20–24

620(4.3%)

25–29

625(4.4%)

30–34

730(5.1%)

35–39

860(6.0%)

40–44

975(6.8%)

45–49

860(6.0%)

50–54

805(5.6%)

55–59

925(6.5%)

60–64

1,000(7.0%)

65–69

945(6.6%)

70–74

985(6.9%)

75–79

735(5.1%)

80–84

470(3.3%)

85+

390(2.7%)

High River Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.4

Total Private Dwellings

5,950

Occupied Private Dwellings

5,787

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,545 (26.7%)

2 Persons

2,270 (39.2%)

3 Persons

730 (12.6%)

4 Persons

700 (12.1%)

5+ Persons

540 (9.3%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,360(23.5%)

Couples without children

1,830(31.6%)

One-parent families

465(8.0%)

One-person households

1,545(26.7%)

Multigenerational

115(2.0%)

Multiple-family

40(0.7%)

High River Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$83,800After tax

Median Household Income

$73,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$43,240After tax

Median Individual Income

$37,600After tax

Income Rank

#378 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

78.8%

Employment Income

60.4%

Government Transfers

21.2%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

880(7.9%)

$10k–$20k

1,185(10.6%)

$20k–$30k

1,925(17.2%)

$30k–$40k

1,445(12.9%)

$40k–$50k

1,270(11.4%)

$50k–$60k

1,060(9.5%)

$60k–$70k

990(8.9%)

$70k–$80k

645(5.8%)

$80k–$90k

495(4.4%)

$90k–$100k

360(3.2%)

$100k+

925(8.3%)

High River Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

54.4%

Unemployment Rate

9.9%

Total Labour Force

7,025

Employed

6,335

Unemployed

695

Not in Labour Force

4,630

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

8.1%

Children (0–17)

9.2%

Adults (18–64)

7.4%

Seniors (65+)

8.6%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2870 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.254

High River Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

13,595 (95.2%)

English & French

620 (4.3%)

Neither

65 (0.5%)

Mother Tongue

English

11,925 (83.5%)

French

145 (1.0%)

Non-official languages

1,900 (13.3%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

11,925(83.5%)

Tagalog

805(5.6%)

Spanish

270(1.9%)

French

145(1.0%)

Arabic

55(0.4%)

Punjabi

20(0.1%)

Urdu

20(0.1%)

Portuguese

15(0.1%)

Polish

15(0.1%)

Korean

15(0.1%)

High River Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

2,915(50.4%)

Semi-detached

1,030(17.8%)

Row house

730(12.6%)

Duplex

105(1.8%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

725(12.5%)

Other attached

5(0.1%)

Movable

275(4.8%)

Community snapshot

About High River

High River is a town in southern Alberta on the Highwood River, south of Calgary in Foothills County ranch and farm country. A historic downtown, agricultural roots, and recovery from major Highwood floods shape civic identity. Highway 2 passes west of town toward Okotoks and Calgary. About 14,000 people live in High River.

Known for

Town on the Highwood River south of Calgary
Historic downtown and agricultural heritage
Foothills County neighbour (separate from the MD)
Highwood River flood history and recovery
Highway 2 corridor community toward Okotoks

See & do

Downtown High River / 3 Avenue
Heritage shops and cafés in the town core.
George Lane Park / Highwood River pathways
Riverside walks and green space.
Museum of the Highwood
Local history and foothills settlement exhibits.
Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex
Arenas and community sports.
Foothills countryside drives
Ranch roads and mountain views west of town.

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