Stony Plain Profile

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

National Rank:247 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Stony Plain Population

Total Population (2021)

17,993

Total Population (2016)

17,189

Population Growth

+4.7% (+804)

Growth Rank

#350 of 688Same geo level

Male

48.3%8,685

Female

51.7%9,305

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.933

Average Age

41.5

Median Age

40.8

Age Rank

#250 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

955(5.3%)

5–9

1,205(6.7%)

10–14

1,265(7.0%)

15–19

1,060(5.9%)

20–24

890(4.9%)

25–29

965(5.4%)

30–34

1,185(6.6%)

35–39

1,250(6.9%)

40–44

1,195(6.6%)

45–49

1,015(5.6%)

50–54

995(5.5%)

55–59

1,135(6.3%)

60–64

1,225(6.8%)

65–69

1,055(5.9%)

70–74

950(5.3%)

75–79

695(3.9%)

80–84

495(2.8%)

85+

465(2.6%)

Stony Plain Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.4

Total Private Dwellings

7,475

Occupied Private Dwellings

7,134

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,870 (26.2%)

2 Persons

2,700 (37.9%)

3 Persons

1,015 (14.2%)

4 Persons

980 (13.7%)

5+ Persons

570 (8.0%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,830(25.7%)

Couples without children

2,075(29.1%)

One-parent families

710(10.0%)

One-person households

1,875(26.3%)

Multigenerational

120(1.7%)

Multiple-family

40(0.6%)

Stony Plain Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$89,300After tax

Median Household Income

$79,500After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$47,720After tax

Median Individual Income

$40,400After tax

Income Rank

#244 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

82.0%

Employment Income

66.8%

Government Transfers

18.0%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,015(7.6%)

$10k–$20k

1,345(10.1%)

$20k–$30k

2,040(15.3%)

$30k–$40k

1,505(11.3%)

$40k–$50k

1,480(11.1%)

$50k–$60k

1,175(8.8%)

$60k–$70k

1,015(7.6%)

$70k–$80k

820(6.1%)

$80k–$90k

585(4.4%)

$90k–$100k

530(4.0%)

$100k+

1,845(13.8%)

Stony Plain Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

56.5%

Unemployment Rate

11.3%

Total Labour Force

8,900

Employed

7,890

Unemployed

1,010

Not in Labour Force

5,075

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

8.3%

Children (0–17)

11.1%

Adults (18–64)

6.8%

Seniors (65+)

9.7%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3060 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.269

Stony Plain Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

16,500 (94.1%)

French Only

10 (0.1%)

English & French

1,005 (5.7%)

Neither

20 (0.1%)

Mother Tongue

English

15,950 (91.0%)

French

350 (2.0%)

Non-official languages

940 (5.4%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

15,950(91.0%)

French

350(2.0%)

Tagalog

205(1.2%)

Spanish

60(0.3%)

Polish

35(0.2%)

Cantonese

25(0.1%)

Russian

25(0.1%)

Punjabi

15(0.1%)

German

15(0.1%)

Greek

15(0.1%)

Stony Plain Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

4,145(58.1%)

Semi-detached

720(10.1%)

Row house

305(4.3%)

Duplex

105(1.5%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,285(18.0%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

180(2.5%)

Other attached

5(0.1%)

Movable

390(5.5%)

Community snapshot

About Stony Plain

Stony Plain is a town in Alberta’s Capital Region, west of Edmonton toward Spruce Grove on Highway 16A. A historic main street, murals, and suburban growth define a Tri-Municipal neighbour to Spruce Grove and Parkland County. About 18,000 people live in Stony Plain.

Known for

Town west of Edmonton in the Tri-Municipal Region
Historic downtown and outdoor mural collection
Neighbour to Spruce Grove and Parkland County
Highway 16A corridor growth
Family-oriented Capital Region suburb

See & do

Downtown Stony Plain / murals
Heritage main street and outdoor art walks.
Pioneer Museum
Local history exhibits in town.
Community parks and Multicultural Centre area
Recreation and events for residents.
Rotary Park / local green space
Family parks and pathways.
Nearby Spruce Grove amenities
Shopping and services shared across the Tri-Municipal area.

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