What is the population of High River?

As of the 2021 Census, High River had a population of 14,324.

How many homes are in High River?

High River had 5,950 private dwellings in the 2021 Census.

How big is High River?

High River covers about 22 square kilometres.

Is High River a town or a city?

High River is a town in the Calgary region of Alberta.

How far is High River from Calgary?

High River is approximately 52 km southeast of Calgary.

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High River

14,324 people in 5,950 private dwellings, about 646 per km² at the 2021 Census.

A town of 22 km², about 52 km southeast of Calgary.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census · Updated September 3, 2026

Boundary: Statistics Canada 2021 Census Digital Boundary Files.

High River — ≈ 52 km southeast of Calgary

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High River — common questions

What is the population of High River?: As of the 2021 Census, High River had a population of 14,324.
How many homes are in High River?: High River had 5,950 private dwellings in the 2021 Census.
How big is High River?: High River covers about 22 square kilometres.
Is High River a town or a city?: High River is a town in the Calgary region of Alberta.
How far is High River from Calgary?: High River is approximately 52 km southeast of Calgary.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population (Census Profile, Census Subdivision) and 2021 Census Digital Boundary Files. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.