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Living in Camrose

Camrose is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Camrose numbered 19,847 at the end of 2022. Camrose registered an unemployment rate of 12.66% at the end of 2021. The foreign population count was 1,865 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Camrose?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Camrose.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

At the end of 2021, 21.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Camrose yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent21.9 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Dwellings8,747 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

9.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,865 people of 19,847 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Camrose is 12.7%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–1075 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–14Camrose 12.7%18 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)2,092 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca11Official
Unemployment rate12.66 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada8Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Camrose. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Camrose. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Camrose's nearest airport was YEG, 59 km away and offered 38 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count38 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km59 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYEG3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Camrose. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Camrose.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Camrose average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND23°-18°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Camrose average monthly precipitation, mm02040608019916274072734434181610JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -6.4 · Feb -4 · Mar 1 · Apr 10 · May 17.2 · Jun 20.5 · Jul 23.1 · Aug 22.5 · Sep 17.4 · Oct 9.7 · Nov 0.1 · Dec -5.3 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -17.8 · Feb -16.4 · Mar -10.6 · Apr -2.4 · May 3.4 · Jun 8.1 · Jul 10.2 · Aug 8.7 · Sep 3.6 · Oct -2.7 · Nov -10.1 · Dec -16.2 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -12.2 · Feb -10.2 · Mar -4.8 · Apr 3.8 · May 10.3 · Jun 14.3 · Jul 16.7 · Aug 15.6 · Sep 10.5 · Oct 3.5 · Nov -5 · Dec -10.8 °C31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 18.5 · Feb 9.4 · Mar 16.2 · Apr 27 · May 39.6 · Jun 71.6 · Jul 73.2 · Aug 44.1 · Sep 34.2 · Oct 17.6 · Nov 16.3 · Dec 10.2 mm31 Dec 1991Environment and Climate Change Canada1Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Kirkland19,871 residentsBible Hill19,806 residentsWestmount19,902 residentsBeaconsfield19,759 residentsDorval19,996 residentsSturgeon County20,061 residents

Population and city profile

Camrose covered an area of 41.7 km² at the end of 2021. Camrose recorded a median age of 43.2 years at the end of 2021. Camrose had a population density of 450.5 people per km² at the end of 2021.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Camrose residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.6%Foreign residents 9.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area41.67 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Foreign-resident share10.26 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Foreign residents1,865 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Population density450.5 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada9Official
Population19,847 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada6Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Camrose by year, residents14,94916,70318,45620,2102001200520092015202219,847residents

Population rose 29.6% between 2001 and 2022, from 15,312 to 19,847.

Is Camrose a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 33–53%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–59%
Student51%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 40–62%
Family42%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 31–53%
Retirement52%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 39–65%
Foreign residents1,865 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population19,847 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Households spending over 30% of income on rent21.9 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Dwellings8,747 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,092 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate12.66 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad10.2 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada7Official
Median age43.2 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Camrose when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Camrose?

The median gross salary is 2,092 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Camrose?

The unemployment rate is 12.66 %. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many people live in Camrose?

The published population is 19,847 people. Source: Statistics Canada.

How many foreign residents live in Camrose?

1,865 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Camrose a good place to live?

Camrose may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Camrose, Canada: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/camrose/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. Environment and Climate Change Canada climate.weather.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-05
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Statistics Canada www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
  8. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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