Census

1. What is the usual number of residents in this dwelling or location as of April 14, 2025?
2. Is there anyone in the household that lives here temporarily, and has a permanent residence in another municipality, and has worked at least 120 hours in an industrial or commercial establishment for the past 3 months?
3. What is the age of each of the residents as of April 14, 2025?
4. If the age of the resident is under 18, which School System are each of the residents planning on attending in 2026?
5. What is the employment status of the person completing the Census?
6. In which community does the person completing the Census work?
7. How long has the person completing the Census lived in Camrose?
8. What is the primary mode of transportation to and from work for the person completing the Census?
9. Do you currently spend more than 30% of your income on housing (Housing includes rent or mortgage, plus utilities)
10. What do you feel is the main public safety issue in Camrose?
11. Are you signed up for Voyent Alert? 

Yes. Census workers are trained to keep all collected information confidential. They are only allowed to share data with authorized members of the Census team, such as the Census Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator. Each worker must sign a confidentiality agreement.

In addition, the City is required to comply with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), which governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information to protect residents' personal information.

Secure Access Codes (SAC) and instructions for the online Census will be delivered to households between April 3 and 11. If you don’t receive your letter within a few days after the Census opens on April 14, please contact the Census Coordinator at 780.678.3440 or email census@camrose.ca. 

Please ensure the Secure Access Code (SAC) is entered exactly as it appears in the letter provided by the City of Camrose. If you continue to experience issues, please contact the Census Coordinator at 780.678.3440 or by emailing census@camrose.ca.

Please contact the Census Coordinator at 780.678.3440 or by email census@camrose.ca.

Understanding the population’s age distribution is essential for planning programs and facilities related to education, recreation, senior services, and housing.

School divisions also rely on age-related information to project student enrolment and inform long-term planning for educational facilities and resource allocation.

This question helps the City of Camrose understand how residents typically get to work or school—whether by car, public transit, biking, walking, or other means. Knowing how people travel helps the City identify commuting patterns, assess transportation infrastructure, and plan for future mobility needs.

The data guides decisions on road networks, bike paths, sidewalks, and public transit services to ensure they meet residents' needs. It also supports efforts to improve safety, accessibility, and sustainability in the City’s transportation system.

A common measure of affordability is spending 30% or more of before-tax income on housing, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and property taxes. When costs exceed this level, it can indicate financial strain and difficulty covering other basic needs.

By gathering this data, the City can identify local housing challenges and prioritize support for those most in need, such as low-income families, seniors, and individuals on fixed incomes. It also helps shape housing policies, funding applications, and strategies to improve access to affordable homes.

In addition, non-profits, developers, and other organizations use this information to address housing gaps in the community. Ultimately, this question supports efforts to ensure all residents have access to safe, suitable, and affordable housing.

This question helps the City of Camrose understand residents' concerns and experiences with public safety in their neighborhoods and the community. By identifying specific issues—such as vandalism, theft, or traffic safety—the City can pinpoint areas where people feel unsafe or believe improvements are needed.

The data supports evidence-based decision-making, helping City departments and Camrose Police Services prioritize resources, enhance enforcement, and implement safety measures like better lighting, traffic calming, or neighborhood patrols.

It also helps guide broader community well-being strategies, secure funding through grants, and strengthen partnerships with other organizations. Ultimately, this question gives residents a voice in shaping a safer, more inclusive, and responsive community.

This question helps the City assess how effectively it reaches residents through Voyent Alert, an emergency and public notification system. Voyent Alert quickly shares important updates about service interruptions, road closures, emergency situations, and other City information.

The Census helps assess its reach and improve communication strategies for emergency updates and service alerts.

Provincial regulations require quality assurance checks on a sample of households. As part of this process, a random sample of households will be contacted by phone to verify that an enumerator visited the residence and to confirm the accuracy of one Census response.

If you indicate "yes" to being contacted for quality assurance, the process will take less than a minute of your time. Your participation helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Census - please consider saying "yes" to being contacted.