Drayton Valley, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
7,291
Population
611/sq mi density
$87,000
Median Income
$55,150 per capita
$278,000
Home Value
$1,040
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$278,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,291
Census 2021
Population Density
611
per square mile
Land Area
11.9
square miles (30.9 km²)
Median Age
37.6 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.8%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
0.1%
Asian
8.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 9.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.5%
Spanish
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,291 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 611 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.1% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
Language
| English Only | 89.5% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |