Albertans with Disabilities
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In 2001, there were about 3.2 million people living in Alberta. By 2010, it is estimated that Alberta’s population will be 3.6 million.
Of Albertans age 15 and older in 2001, nearly 15%—more than 330,000 people—had some form of disability.
In 2001, there were approximately 11,500 people (age 15 years and over) with developmental disabilities in Alberta.
In 2004, this number had grown to nearly 13,000 persons with developmental disabilities.
Update
An August, 2005 report from Alberta Health contains the following estimates:
- By the year 2033, there will be 5 million people living in Alberta.
- Edmonton will grow to 1.5 million people, Calgary to 2 million.
- The fastest growing region will be the Northeast, due to the booming oil sands industry.
- The average age will be 41 years (compared to 29 years in 1986).
- The number of seniors compared to working age Alberta will double to 28 per 100. The number of seniors will surpass the number of children by the year 2027.
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2005-09-11 21:52
