Lethbridge Municipal Census
City grew by 1,532 people between 2008 and 2009

Lethbridge, Alberta - The City of Lethbridge continues to grow with the official 2009 census result at 85,492, a 1.82 per cent growth rate.  All areas of the City experienced some growth over the past year with the strongest growth occurring in the Legacy Ridge, Southgate, SunRidge and Copperwood subdivisions.

"The Census results reflect a vibrant, dynamic community showing a continued sustainable growth pattern", says Mayor Bob Tarleck.  "Census information is valuable to the City for planning the management of our future growth.  It also ensures that the City receives its share of funding from the federal and provincial governments."

As a result of the federal and provincial funding, the City of Lethbridge will receive approximately $500 for every person counted.  Funding received from these sources will be used for community facilities such as the new Fire Hall and the expansion of Scenic Drive North.  

The City is pleased with the commitment of the census takers and the response from the residents.  The census taken asked for the number of people living in the household, their age and gender.   The City population in 2008 was 83,960.

2009 Census Report
2009 Area Tabulator Report
2009 Census Area Maps
Population History

Region	2009	2008	Change in #'s (2009)	Change in % (2009)
North Lethbridge	24,835	24,514	321	1.31%
South Lethbridge	30,168	29,773	395	1.33%
West Lethbridge	30,489	29,673	816	2.75%
Totals	85,492	83,960	1,532	1.82%

To view the complete 2009 Census Reports, please see the documents below:

Census Office Contacts:
 
Aleta Neufeld, Deputy City Clerk
(403) 320-4083 
aneufeld@lethbridge.ca

David Sarsfield, Census Coordinator
(403) 329-7329
dsarsfield@lethbridge.ca