Oakes Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sturgeon County had a population of 20,061 living in 7,021 of its 7,599 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 20,495. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. The population of Sturgeon County according to its 2020 municipal census is 20,506, a change from its 2008 municipal census population of 19,165. In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sturgeon County had a population of 20,495 living in 6,870 of its 7,337 total private dwellings, a change from its 2011 population of 19,578. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2016. Economy Sturgeon County's Economic Development Department is responsible for promoting business. The organization recognizes the benefits that new businesses can bring to the region. It helps businesses navigate municipal programs and processes, provides consultation services, and offers hands-on solutions to assist local actors at every stage of development. See also List of communities in Alberta List of municipal districts in Alberta References External links Edmonton Metropolitan Region Municipal districts in Alberta