Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Castor, Alberta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 13 | 23 years |
| Public administration | 11 | 30 years |
| Education | 10 | 29 years |
| Museums | 6 | — |
| Car repair | 6 | — |
| Retirement homes | 5 | — |
| Religion | 5 | — |
| Gas station | 5 | 19 years |
| Shopping | 5 | — |
Castor, Alberta Facts
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population | 846 |
| Male Population | 389 (46.0%) |
| Female Population | 457 (54.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +12.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.5% |
| Median Age | 54.2 years (Male: 52.9, Female: 55.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 52.21684, -111.88509 |
| Postal Codes | T0C |
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Castor, Alberta Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 751 | 801 | 817 | 819 | 846 |
| Population Density | 279.4 / km² | 298 / km² | 304 / km² | 304.7 / km² | 314.8 / km² |
Castor, Alberta Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 0.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor, Alberta | +9.1% | +2.2% | +0.2% |
| Alberta | +127.1% | +63.7% | +34.1% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Castor, Alberta Median Age
Median Age: 54.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor, Alberta | 54.2 yrs | 55.4 yrs | 52.9 yrs |
| Alberta | 36.5 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Castor, Alberta Population Density
Population Density: 315 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor, Alberta | 846 | 2.688 km² | 315 / km² |
| Alberta | 4.1 million | 663,102.6 km² | 6.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Castor, Alberta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Castor, Alberta
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Castor, Alberta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor, Alberta | 12,958 tn | 15.32 tn | 4,821.6 tons/km² |
| Alberta | 65,353,613 tn | 16.12 tn | 98.6 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,958 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,821.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Castor, Alberta
Castor is a town in Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 861, approximately 143 km (89 mi) east of the City of Red Deer. It has an elevation 816 m (2,677 ft). is French (Latin) for beaver. The town is known fo..
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