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Sylvan Lake, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
15,995
Population
1,794/sq mi density
$92,000
Median Income
$58,750 per capita
$352,000
Home Value
$1,360
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$92,000 median income, 14.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $1,360/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,995
Census 2021
Population Density
1,794
per square mile
Land Area
8.9
square miles (23.1 km²)
Median Age
36.0 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.6%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
0.6%
Asian
3.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.6%
Spanish
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,995 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 1,794 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.4% |
| Female | 50.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
Language
| English Only | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1.2% |