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The 2005 Banff Municipal Census
The 2005 Banff municipal census is the second municipal census
conducted by the Town of Banff since the town was incorporated in 1990.
Town Council declared June 12, 2005 as the official census date and the
enumeration of residents was conducted between June 1 and June 30.
The Town of Banff's official population is 8,352. The population is made up of 6,959 permanent residents, 1,025 non-permanent residents, and 368 residents for whom permanent / non-permanent status is unknown. Highlights of the 2005 Banff municipal census are as follows:
The Town's demographic profile is characterized by a proportionately small population in the 0 - 19 age group and 55 plus age group and a proportionately large population in the 20 to 54 age group, with 35% of the population in the 20-29 age group.
- 25% of the population has lived in Banff for less than one year. 25% of the population has lived in Banff for more than 10 years.
- The majority of the town’s workforce is employed in the service sector with 27% employed in the accommodation sector, 10% the retail sector. 60% of the population resides in rental housing.
- 45% of the population resides in apartment housing.
- During the summer, 45% of residents choose walking as their primary mode of transportation, compared to the18% of residents who use their own motor vehicle.
- During the winter, 39% of residents choose walking as their primary mode of transportation, compared to the 22% of residents who use their own motor vehicle.
The results from the 2005 Banff municipal census indicate that the town has a young and active population working predominantly in the service sector, owing to Banff’s primary role “as a centre for visitors to the Park and to provide such visitors with accommodation and other goods and services” (1998 Banff Community Plan). Results from the census will help Town Council and administration develop policies and programs that reflect the demographic profile of the Town of Banff. The protocol for a municipal census differs significantly from the federal census conducted by Statistics Canada. Therefore, any comparison data from the municipal census with the federal census must be done with caution. In addition, because the Town of Banff is located in a National Park, non-permanent residents can be included in the "official population".
The above information was excerpted from the 2005 Banff Census document available on the Town of Banff website.
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