Big Lakes County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Lakes County
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Location within Alberta
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Alberta |
| Region | Northern Alberta |
| Census division | 17 |
| Incorporated | 1995 |
| Area
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| • Land | 13,827.58 km2 (5,338.86 sq mi) |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 4,986 |
| • Density | 0.4/km2 (1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Big Lakes County is a special type of area in north-central Alberta, Canada. It used to be called the Municipal District of Big Lakes.
It's found in a region called Census Division 17. You'll find it near big lakes like Lesser Slave Lake, Utikuma Lake, and Winagami Lake.
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What's the History of Big Lakes County?
Big Lakes County got its current name on March 6, 2015. Before that, it was known as the Municipal District of Big Lakes.
Where is Big Lakes County Located?
Big Lakes County is in a part of Alberta with many different communities.
Towns and Villages in Big Lakes County
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The following towns are completely surrounded by Big Lakes County: |
The following smaller communities, called hamlets, are found within Big Lakes County:
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Indigenous Communities in Big Lakes County
Big Lakes County is also home to several Métis settlements and Indian reserves.
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Other Local Areas in Big Lakes County
There are also many smaller local areas within Big Lakes County.
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How Many People Live in Big Lakes County?
We can learn about the population of Big Lakes County from official counts called censuses.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2021, the population of Big Lakes County was 4,986 people. They lived in 2,007 homes.
- This was a decrease from 5,625 people in 2016.
- The land area is about 13,827.58 square kilometers. This means there are about 0.4 people per square kilometer.
- In 2016, the total population was 5,672. This included people living in the three Métis settlements within the county.
- If you only count the population of Big Lakes County without the Métis settlements, it was 4,103 people in 2016.
- A local count in 2013 showed 3,861 people living in Big Lakes County.
Different Backgrounds in Big Lakes County
In 2006, Big Lakes County had a large number of Métis people compared to other similar areas in Canada. This is because the census included the populations of the three Métis settlements.
| Visible minority and Aboriginal population (Canada 2006 Census) | |||
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| Population group | Population | % of total population | |
| White | 2,815 | 48.5% | |
| Visible minority group Source: |
South Asian | 20 | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 10 | 0.2% | |
| Black | 0 | 0% | |
| Filipino | 0 | 0% | |
| Latin American | 0 | 0% | |
| Arab | 0 | 0% | |
| Southeast Asian | 0 | 0% | |
| West Asian | 0 | 0% | |
| Korean | 10 | 0.2% | |
| Japanese | 0 | 0% | |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0% | |
| Multiple visible minority | 10 | 0.2% | |
| Total visible minority population | 60 | 1% | |
| Aboriginal group Source: |
First Nations | 845 | 14.6% |
| Métis | 2,030 | 35% | |
| Inuit | 0 | 0% | |
| Aboriginal, n.i.e. | 25 | 0.4% | |
| Multiple Aboriginal identity | 30 | 0.5% | |
| Total Aboriginal population | 2,930 | 50.5% | |
| Total population | 5,805 | 100% | |
What About Education in Big Lakes County?
Some parts of Big Lakes County are served by Pembina Hills Public Schools. This school district was created in 1995 when three smaller school districts joined together.
