Oldest Cities in Alberta

Top 78 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

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Oldest Cities - Alberta

1 Crowsnest Pass 52.8
2 Wetaskiwin County No. 10 48.8
3 Foothills County 48.4
4 Westlock 46.8
5 Lac Ste. Anne County 46.8
6 Clearwater County 46.4
7 Mountain View County 46.4
8 Innisfail 46.0
9 St. Paul County No. 19 45.6
10 Rocky View County 45.6
11 Didsbury 45.2
12 Parkland 45.2
13 Vegreville 45.2
14 Yellowhead County 44.8
15 High River 44.8
16 Drumheller 44.0
17 Olds 43.6
18 Brazeau County 43.6
19 Beaver County 43.6
20 Stettler 43.2
21 Camrose 43.2
22 Athabasca 42.8
23 Canmore 42.8
24 Vermilion River County 42.4
25 St. Albert 42.4
26 Wetaskiwin 42.4
27 Wheatland County 42.4
28 Strathcona 42.4
29 Medicine Hat 42.4
30 Willow Creek No. 26 41.6
31 Lac La Biche 41.6
32 Ponoka 41.2
33 Stettler County No. 6 41.2
34 Sturgeon County 41.2
35 Cypress County 40.8
36 Stony Plain 40.8
37 Barrhead County No. 11 40.8
38 Redcliff 40.4
39 Greenview No. 16 40.0
40 Bonnyville No. 87 40.0
41 Strathmore 40.0
42 Devon 40.0
43 Lacombe 39.6
44 Okotoks 39.2
45 Newell County 39.2
46 Cochrane 39.2
47 Rocky Mountain House 38.8
48 Red Deer 38.8
49 Grande Prairie County No. 1 38.8
50 St. Paul 38.4
51 Edson 38.4
52 Wainwright 38.0
53 Lethbridge 38.0
54 Hinton 38.0
55 Calgary 38.0
56 Drayton Valley 37.6
57 Chestermere 37.6
58 Lloydminster 37.6
59 Coaldale 37.2
60 Edmonton 36.8
61 Banff 36.8
62 Leduc 36.8
63 Morinville 36.4
64 Taber 36.4
65 Bonnyville 36.0
66 Brooks 36.0
67 Sylvan Lake 36.0
68 Fort Saskatchewan 36.0
69 Spruce Grove 36.0
70 Peace River 35.6
71 Airdrie 35.6
72 Beaumont 35.2
73 Whitecourt 34.8
74 Wood Buffalo 34.4
75 Slave Lake 34.0
76 Grande Prairie 34.0
77 Blackfalds 31.8
78 Mackenzie County 23.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Alberta often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Crowsnest Pass has a median age of 52.8 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Crowsnest Pass's residents are over 52.8 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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