Categories in Edson, Alberta
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Edson, Alberta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 70 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 68 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 57 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 52 | 23 years |
| Gas station | 50 | 26 years |
| Mining | 50 | 24 years |
| Other accommodation | 44 | 25 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 43 | 25 years |
| Public administration | 39 | 28 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 37 | 21 years |
| Real estate | 36 | 21 years |
| Shopping other | 31 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 31 | 22 years |
| Other construction | 28 | 20 years |
| Education | 27 | 30 years |
| General contractors | 27 | 22 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 26 | 24 years |
Edson, Alberta Facts
| Area | 26.1 km² |
| Population | 9,372 |
| Male Population | 4,766 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 4,606 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +33.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.2% |
| Median Age | 35 years (Male: 34.8, Female: 35.3) |
| Area Codes | 780 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.58345, -116.43559 |
| Postal Codes | T7E |
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Edson, Alberta Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,005 | 7,859 | 8,277 | 8,817 | 9,372 |
| Population Density | 268.8 / km² | 301.5 / km² | 317.6 / km² | 338.3 / km² | 359.6 / km² |
Edson, Alberta Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edson, Alberta | +25.9% | +12.2% | +6.5% |
| Alberta | +127.1% | +63.7% | +34.1% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Edson, Alberta Median Age
Median Age: 35 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edson, Alberta | 35 yrs | 35.3 yrs | 34.8 yrs |
| Alberta | 36.5 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Edson, Alberta Population Density
Population Density: 360 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edson, Alberta | 9,372 | 26.1 km² | 360 / km² |
| Alberta | 4.1 million | 663,102.6 km² | 6.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Edson, Alberta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Edson, Alberta
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Edson, Alberta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edson, Alberta | 151,558 tn | 16.17 tn | 5,815.2 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) | 151,558 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,815.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13/15 | 11:57 PM | 4.6 | 66.9 km | 5,000 m | 34km SSW of Fox Creek, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/07 | 8:16 PM | 3.6 | 51.6 km | 1,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/06 | 4:21 AM | 3.6 | 93.3 km | 5,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/05 | 6:03 PM | 3.5 | 85.7 km | 1,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/00 | 7:00 AM | 3.3 | 93.1 km | 1,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/99 | 7:21 AM | 3.6 | 17.1 km | 5,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/97 | 6:08 PM | 3.7 | 91.5 km | 0 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/97 | 2:01 AM | 4.1 | 93.4 km | 0 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
Edson, Alberta
Edson is a town in west-central Alberta, Canada. It is located in Yellowhead County, 192 kilometres (119 mi) west of Edmonton along the Yellowhead Highway and 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of the intersection with Highway 47. Residents of Edson are ref..
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