The City of Camrose will conduct a Municipal Census in Spring 2025 through an online and door-to-door process. Census data helps determine the City’s total population and gather demographic information, which is essential for planning programs, services, and maximizing grant funding from other levels of government.
Submit Your Census Early for a Chance to WIN!
Complete your Census early for a chance to win a gift card to a local business of your choice:
- $250 – If completed between April 14 – 27
- $150 – If completed between April 28 – May 11
- $50 – If completed between May 12 – May 26
How Will the Census Be Conducted?
Between April 3 - 11, residents will receive a secure access code (SAC) delivered to their doorstep unique to their dwelling, along with a link to the census website. This allows them to complete the census online without an in-person interview.
Starting May 5, Census Enumerators will visit households that have not completed the Census online to collect responses in person.
The last day to complete the Census is July 15th.
Why is a Municipal Census Conducted?
City departments and related agencies need accurate and up-to-date statistical information to make informed and appropriate decisions on the provision of population-based City services, such as:
- Transportation
- Roads
- Fire Protection
- Police Services
- Utilities
- Recreation, etc.
Basing decisions on updated demographics results in the appropriate use of City revenues, particularly in times of change. School Boards, businesses, residents, and other interested parties may also use the statistics to make informed decisions. Also, many of the grants received from the Provincial and Federal Governments are provided on a per capita basis. A census count ensures that maximum grant funds are received.
Additional Information
The most recent census was conducted in 2016 and showed Camrose with a total population of 18,742. View the demographic information from the 2016 Municipal Census here. A Municipal Census was considered in 2020; however, it was deferred due to challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The next Municipal Census is scheduled to take place in 2025. The Census zone map can be found here.
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