Population, Households and Housing Stock
Structure Type

Households

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  2. Percentage

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Alberta — Historical Structure Type

  Single-Detached Semi-Detached Row Duplex Low-Rise Apt. High-Rise Apt. Other Total
2006 796,185 59,875 88,030 33,000 184,405 55,255 39,450 1,256,200
2011 883,625 74,785 98,020 31,920 195,930 57,260 48,730 1,390,285
2016 946,225 87,740 116,400 42,110 223,365 62,515 49,325 1,527,675
2021 994,410 100,335 127,180 42,465 247,030 74,870 46,925 1,633,220
Notes:
  • Where band housing is present, total dwelling counts are larger than the sum of owned and rented dwellings.
  • Other dwellings comprise other single-attached houses, mobile homes, and other movable dwellings.
  • Low-rise refers to apartments in buildings with fewer than 5 storeys
  • High-rise refers to apartments in buildings with 5 or more storeys
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)