Demographics in Cold Lake, AB
Population Marital Status Employment Spoken Language Median Income Households Housing Education Commute Time
What is the population of Cold Lake?
top| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total population 2020* | 15,413 | 0.6% |
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total population 2016 | 14,960 | |
| Male population | 7,800 | 52.1% |
| Female population | 7,160 | 47.9% |
| Average age | 32.7 |
Male population 52.1%
Female population 47.9%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 3,400 | 22.7% |
| 15 to 24 | 1,940 | 13.0% |
| 25 to 34 | 3,390 | 22.6% |
| 35 to 44 | 2,190 | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,810 | 12.1% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,320 | 8.8% |
| Over 65 | 915 | 6.1% |
Under 14 22.7%
15 to 24 13.0%
25 to 34 22.6%
35 to 44 14.6%
45 to 54 12.1%
55 to 64 8.8%
Over 65 6.1%
There are 14,960 residents in Cold Lake, with an average age of 32.7. Males make up 52.1% of the population, while females account for 47.9%. Locals under 14 years old represent the largest age group in Cold Lake (3,400 individuals), followed by those aged 25 to 34 (3,390 people).
What is the marital status of Cold Lake residents?
top| % of Total | ||
| Married | 5,525 | 47.8% |
| Common law | 1,825 | 15.8% |
| Single | 3,115 | 26.9% |
| Separated | 275 | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 520 | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 305 | 2.6% |
Married 47.8%
Common law 15.8%
Single 26.9%
Separated 2.4%
Divorced 4.5%
Widowed 2.6%
A total of 3,115 people in Cold Lake have never been married (which represents 26.9% of the population). Wedded people in Cold Lake (5,525 locals) account for 47.8% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 15.8% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 1,825 people).
What are the employment statistics in Cold Lake?
top| Unemployment rate | 8.5% | |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 875 | 10.6% |
| Business, finance and administration | 870 | 10.5% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 705 | 8.5% |
| Health | 405 | 4.9% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 1,415 | 17.1% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 90 | 1.1% |
| Sales and service | 1,755 | 21.2% |
| Trades and transport | 1,310 | 15.8% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 375 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 495 | 6.0% |
Management 10.6%
Business, finance and administration 10.5%
Natural and applied sciences 8.5%
Health 4.9%
Education, law, community and government services 17.1%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 1.1%
Sales and service 21.2%
Trades and transport 15.8%
Natural resources and agriculture 4.5%
Manufacturing and utilities 6.0%
Cold Lake has an unemployment rate of 8.5%. Regarding the most common jobs in Cold Lake, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (1,755 individuals), followed by those in Education, law, community and government services (1,415 individuals) and Trades and transport (1,310 individuals).
What language is most spoken in Cold Lake?
top| % of Total | ||
| English | 13,885 | 93.2% |
| French | 960 | 6.4% |
| English and French | 35 | 0.2% |
| Neither English nor French | 25 | 0.2% |
The majority of Cold Lake residents (that’s 93.2%) speak English.
What is the median household income in Cold Lake?
top| Median household income | $110,575 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $92,800 |
The median household income in Cold Lake is $110,575, while the median after-tax household income sits at $92,800 per year.
How many households are there in Cold Lake?
topHomeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 5,600 | |
| Owned households | 3,805 | 68.0% |
| Rented households | 1,795 | 32.0% |
Owned households 68.0%
Rented households 32.0%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.6 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 1,255 | 22.4% |
| 2 person | 1,920 | 34.3% |
| 3 person | 965 | 17.2% |
| 4 person | 950 | 17.0% |
| 5 person | 510 | 9.1% |
1 person 22.4%
2 person 34.3%
3 person 17.2%
4 person 17.0%
5 person 9.1%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 2,115 | 37.8% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,170 | 20.9% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,060 | 18.9% |
| 55 to 64 | 725 | 13.0% |
| Over 65 | 530 | 9.5% |
Under 34 37.8%
35 to 44 20.9%
45 to 54 18.9%
55 to 64 13.0%
Over 65 9.5%
There is a total of 5,600 households in Cold Lake, 68% of which are owner-occupied and 32% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in Cold Lake is 2.6 people. Of the total households here, those with 2 people living in them account for the largest share of the market (1,920 households), followed by establishments occupied by 1 person (1,255 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is under 34 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in Cold Lake, at 37.8%.
What are the housing characteristics in Cold Lake?
topYear built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 65 | 1.2% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 470 | 8.4% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 425 | 7.6% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 900 | 16.1% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 830 | 14.8% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 665 | 11.9% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 1,385 | 24.8% |
| After 2011 | 850 | 15.2% |
Before 1945 1.2%
Between 1946 and 1960 8.4%
Between 1961 and 1970 7.6%
Between 1971 and 1980 16.1%
Between 1981 and 1990 14.8%
Between 1991 and 2000 11.9%
Between 2001 and 2010 24.8%
After 2011 15.2%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 10 | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 215 | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,105 | 19.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,985 | 35.5% |
| 4 or more bedroom | 2,280 | 40.8% |
No bedrooms 0.2%
1 bedroom 3.8%
2 bedrooms 19.8%
2 bedrooms 35.5%
4 or more bedroom 40.8%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 3,740 | 66.8% |
| Attached homes | 1,560 | 27.9% |
| Movable homes | 300 | 5.4% |
Single-detached homes 66.8%
Attached homes 27.9%
Movable homes 5.4%
| Median home value | $349,734 | |
| Average home value | $373,202 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 3,675 | 65.7% |
| Major repairs | 390 | 7.0% |
| Minor repairs | 1,530 | 27.4% |
Regular maintenance 65.7%
Minor repairs 27.4%
Major repairs 7.0%
Single-detached houses account for 66.8% of the residential buildings in Cold Lake. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $349,734 and the average figure sits at $373,202. Of all the properties in Cold Lake, 4 or more bedrooms units include 2,280 (the highest share) and 3 bedrooms units have 1,985 (second-highest share). Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (65.7%) and minor repairs (27.4%).
What is the education level in Cold Lake?
top| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 1,680 | 15.0% |
| High school diploma | 3,330 | 29.6% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 1,525 | 13.6% |
| College diploma | 2,725 | 24.3% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 245 | 2.2% |
| University degree | 1,725 | 15.4% |
No diploma 15.0%
High school diploma 29.6%
Apprenticeship diploma 13.6%
College diploma 24.3%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 2.2%
University degree 15.4%
Approximately 29.6% of the population in Cold Lake has a high school diploma (that’s 3,330 residents). Cold Lake locals holding a college diploma (2,725 people) account for 24.3% of the resident pool. Additionally, 15.4% of them hold a university degree (1,725 people).
What is the average commute time in Cold Lake?
top| Average commute time | 23 min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 7,230 | 90.0% |
| By public transit | 225 | 2.8% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 505 | 6.3% |
| By other methods | 70 | 0.9% |
By car, truck or van 90.0%
By public transit 2.8%
By bicycle/by walking 6.3%
By other methods 0.9%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 5,055 | 75.5% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 1,580 | 23.6% |
| Commute to a different province | 60 | 0.9% |
Commute within the same municipality 75.5%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 23.6%
Commute to a different province 0.9%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 3,930 | 48.9% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 1,950 | 24.3% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 905 | 11.3% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 495 | 6.2% |
| More than 60 minutes | 750 | 9.3% |
Less than 15 minutes 48.9%
15 to 29 minutes 24.3%
30 to 44 minutes 11.3%
45 to 59 minutes 6.2%
More than 60 minutes 9.3%
Most employed people in Cold Lake (3,930 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (1,950 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in Cold Lake is 23 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed Cold Lake locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest census data from Statistics Canada (2016).
Census aggregated data represented here is extracted from Data Tables, by topic, at census subdivision area level. Differences may be found between the totals of the various categories due to multiple variables.
The information is updated as soon as new data is made available. No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information.
*Total population 2020 extracted from Annual Population Estimates.
