FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2018 Census Population Results
BEAUMONT, AB – Beaumont’s population continues to grow, with the 2018 Municipal Census reporting a population of 18,829, a 2.8% increase over the 2017 population of 18,320. Beaumont’s population grew by 509 people.
As in 2017, residents have had the opportunity to use a unique PIN code to complete the census questions online, this year 41% of residents opted for online submissions.
“We thank residents for their participation in the 2018 Municipal Census,” says Mayor John Stewart. “We are encouraged by the continued population growth in Beaumont, and the data collected through the census will assist the administration in planning programs and services that will continue to meet the needs of our growing community.”
The complete 2018 Census Report and 2018 Census Highlights were presented to Council at the July 10th Council meeting. The Census Report is available at beaumont.ab.ca/census.
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For additional information:
Chelaine Winter
Supervisor, Legislative Services/Census Coordinator
Town of Beaumont
780-929-1356
legislative@beaumont.ab.ca