Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sexsmith, Alberta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 16 | 17 years |
| Restaurants | 16 | — |
| Car repair | 13 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 12 | — |
| Education | 12 | 39 years |
| Religion | 11 | 39 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 9 | — |
| Corporate management | 9 | 21 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 7 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 7 | — |
| General contractors | 7 | — |
| Shopping other | 7 | — |
| Gas station | 7 | — |
| Landscaping | 6 | — |
| Hardware store | 6 | 25 years |
| Accountants | 6 | — |
| Public administration | 6 | — |
| Scientific and technical services | 5 | — |
Sexsmith, Alberta Facts
| Area | 12.9 km² |
| Population | 2,989 |
| Male Population | 1,513 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,476 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +166.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.6% |
| Median Age | 28.7 years (Male: 28.5, Female: 28.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $59,128 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 780 |
| Neighborhoods | Hillside, Central Business District |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 55.34998, -118.78602 |
| Postal Codes | T0H |
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Sexsmith, Alberta Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,122 | 1,605 | 1,985 | 2,691 | 2,989 | 3,232 | 3,466 |
| Population Density | 87.1 / km² | 124.7 / km² | 154.2 / km² | 209 / km² | 232.2 / km² | 251 / km² | 269.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSexsmith, Alberta Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 50.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexsmith, Alberta | +166.4% | +86.2% | +50.6% |
| Alberta | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sexsmith, Alberta Median Age
Median Age: 28.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexsmith, Alberta | 28.7 yrs | 28.9 yrs | 28.5 yrs |
| Alberta | 36.5 yrs | 37.1 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sexsmith, Alberta Population Density
Population Density: 232 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexsmith, Alberta | 2,989 | 12.9 km² | 232 / km² |
| Alberta | 4.1 million | 663,102.6 km² | 6.1 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sexsmith, Alberta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1910 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Sexsmith, Alberta
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Sexsmith, Alberta Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,695 | $31,280 | $42,226 | $69,515 | $80,513 | $76,664 | $55,080 | $59,128 |
| Total GDP | $34M | $46.7M | $68M | $121.9M | $156.2M | $164.8M | $131.9M | $146.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Sexsmith, Alberta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexsmith, Alberta | 48,801 tn | 16.33 tn | 3,790.4 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 |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Sexsmith, Alberta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 48,801 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.33 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,790.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/95 | 6:12 PM | 3.3 | 36.4 km | 0 m | Alberta, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sexsmith, Alberta
Sexsmith is a town in northern Alberta, Canada. It is located on Highway 2, 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of the City of Grande Prairie. is located in the Peace River Country region of Alberta, one of the most fertile growing areas in the province. Th..
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