Stony Plain’s population has grown by 4.7% since 2016. Compared to the 2019 Stony Plain Municipal Census Stony Plain’s population is up nearly 1%.
| Total Population = 17,993 | +4.7% from 2016 |
| Population density per square kilometre | 507.6 |
In a high growth scenario, Stony Plain’s population is projected to grow by 19% over the next 6-years.
| 21,353 by 2027 |
Service Area
Located within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region which is made up of over 1.3 million people and is projected to exceed 2.2 million people by 2044, Stony Plain has no shortage of consumers.
| Primary Service Area (15km radius) | 81,607 |
| Secondary Service Area (30km radius) | 441,478 |
| Tertiary Service Area (45km radius) | 1,341,263 |
Business Licenses
Known for charming niche businesses, Stony Plain’s business base continues to grow exponentially thanks to the supportive environment for home-based and small businesses.
| 944 as of January 2022 | +4.7% from 2021 |
Workforce
| Female | 4,220 |
| Male | 4,935 |
| Total | 9,155 |
Education
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 2,755 |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 4,145 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 1,890 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 2,770 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 450 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 1,405 |
| Total population 15 years and over | 13,420 |
Employment
| Stony Plain | 62% Employed | 9.2% Unemployed |
Major Employers
| Westview Health Centre | 600 Employees |
| Parkland School Division | 365 Employees |
| North-Central Co-op | 500 Employees |
Household Income
| Stony Plain | Alberta | Canada |
| $113,518 | $93,835 | $70,336 |
Housing Market
The total number of dwellings in Stony Plain increased by 7.4% since 2016.
| 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Housing Price Single-Family Dwelling | $359,000 | $342,750 |
| Total Dwellings | 7,475 | – |
| Housing Starts | 110 | 160 |
2021 Permit Values
Permit values in 2021 were up 50% from 2020 and are the highest Stony Plain has seen since 2016. Click here for more information, including an Annual Development Activity Report.
| Residential Permit Value | $30,043,895 |
| Commercial Permit Value | $1,800,000 |
| Industrial Permit Value | $255,000 |
| Other (new school) | $19,272,000 |
| Total | $51,370,895 |
Rental Market
| 2021 *coming soon | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 4.1% | |
| Average Apartment Rental Rates | $1,095 | |
| Number of Apartments | 741 | 741 |
| Average Townhouse Rental Rates | – | – |
| Number of Townhouses | 29 | 29 |