Categories in Drayton Valley
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Drayton Valley
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Mining | 75 | 21 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 66 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 66 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 54 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 52 | 26 years |
| Corporate management | 50 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 42 | 28 years |
| Other accommodation | 41 | 26 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 41 | 24 years |
| Gas station | 38 | 24 years |
| General contractors | 34 | 23 years |
| Hairdressers | 32 | 20 years |
| Public administration | 31 | 30 years |
| Civil engineering | 30 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 29 | 17 years |
| Shopping other | 27 | 29 years |
| Education | 27 | 25 years |
| Fitness centers | 26 | — |
| Health and medical | 25 | 22 years |
| Electronics stores | 24 | 22 years |
Drayton Valley Facts
| Area | 32.0 km² |
| Population | 9,115 |
| Male Population | 4,557 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 4,558 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +185.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +58.7% |
| Median Age | 33.1 years (Male: 32.7, Female: 33.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $54,307 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 780 |
| Neighborhoods | Wildwood, Mill Courtland Woodside Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.21682, -114.98544 |
| Postal Codes | T0E, T7A |
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Drayton Valley Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,197 | 4,630 | 5,743 | 8,004 | 9,115 | 9,837 | 10,525 |
| Population Density | 99.9 / km² | 144.7 / km² | 179.5 / km² | 250.1 / km² | 284.8 / km² | 307.4 / km² | 328.9 / km² |
Drayton Valley Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 58.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Valley | +185.1% | +96.9% | +58.7% |
| Alberta | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Drayton Valley Median Age
Median Age: 33.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Valley | 33.1 yrs | 33.5 yrs | 32.7 yrs |
| Alberta | 36.5 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Drayton Valley Population Density
Population Density: 285 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Valley | 9,115 | 32 km² | 285 / km² |
| Alberta | 4.1 million | 663,102.6 km² | 6.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Drayton Valley Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Drayton Valley
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Drayton Valley
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Drayton Valley
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Drayton Valley Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $43,845 | $48,221 | $58,383 | $71,649 | $62,280 | $66,019 | $53,195 | $54,307 |
| Total GDP | $36.1M | $43.4M | $57M | $76.2M | $73.5M | $86.5M | $77.7M | $81.7M |
Drayton Valley CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Valley | 150,792 tn | 16.54 tn | 4,712.3 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) | 150,792 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,712.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5.8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/19 | 10:00 AM | 3.9 | 57.3 km | 10,000 m | 37km N of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/2/15 | 2:34 PM | 3.5 | 87.1 km | 1,000 m | 10km NW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/07 | 8:16 PM | 3.6 | 69.4 km | 1,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/06 | 4:21 AM | 3.6 | 99.9 km | 5,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/05 | 6:03 PM | 3.5 | 96.9 km | 1,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/8/00 | 7:00 AM | 3.3 | 95.5 km | 1,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/10/97 | 6:08 PM | 3.7 | 93.4 km | 0 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 3/31/97 | 2:01 AM | 4.1 | 94.3 km | 0 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/96 | 5:44 AM | 4.2 | 93.1 km | 10,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/85 | 2:34 PM | 3.4 | 66.6 km | 5,000 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
Drayton Valley
Drayton Valley is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail), approximately 133 kilometres (83 mi) southwest of Edmonton. It is surrounded by Brazeau County, which is known for its vast oil fields. The town is locat..
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