Statistical Data
Financial Statments
YearEnded Dec31/2009 (December31 2009) 8mb
Economic Development
2011 Planning and Development Statistics
2010 Planning and Development Statisitcs
2009 Planning and Development Statisitcs
2008 Planning and Development Statisitcs
Yearly Totals (1990-Present)
Important Links
Census Data
Each year, Alberta Municipal Affairs provides an opportunity for municipalities to conduct a population census. In 2006, the Town of Drayton Valley took advantage of this opportunity. As of May 16th, 2006, the population of Drayton Valley is 6,579 residents, a 5.6% increase over the population recorded in 2003.
In 2006 Stats Canada also conducted a Federal census. The results published in a 2007 report a further increase in our population. The official population figure for Drayton Valley is now 6,893. Results of the 2011 census will be available in February 2012.
2006 Federal Census (Stats Canada Website)
2006 Municipal Census
Municipal Census History (1957-2006)
Climate
Drayton Valley is located 766.30 metres (2,750 feet) above sea level. The amount of hours of sunlight ranges from roughly 17 hours in summer to 7 hours in winter. The average temperature range in the summer is between 10°C and around 25°C. The average temperature range in the winter is from -16°C to -6°C.