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2019 Census shows Lethbridge has hit population milestone

The City of Lethbridge has hit a population milestone.

The 2019 Census results have been finalized and there are now 101,482 people living in Lethbridge.

That’s a population increase of 1.72% from last year.

City Clerk Bonnie Hilford says the information shows a steady growth in all major areas of the city but the west side saw the largest population increase with just over 2%.According to the data, the average Lethbridge resident is 38.4 years old.

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These latest census results also mean Lethbridge has surpassed Red Deer in the population category.

According to that city’s 2019 census data, also released Monday, there are a mere 480 fewer residents living there.

Tina Karst
Tina Karst
A Lethbridge College alumnus, Tina moved back to the community two years after convocation, in September 2007, to become a member of the CJOC News Team. She started as a weekend reporter/anchor and now serves as Associate News Director. When Tina's not tracking down local news, she's either busy at home with Jordan and their two kids or creating custom macrame pieces for a growing list of clients.
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