Tilley, Alberta

Tilley is a hamlet in southern Alberta, Canada within the County of Newell.[5] It is located approximately 22 km southeast of the City of Brooks and 78 km northwest of the City of Medicine Hat.

Tilley
Hamlet
Hamlet of Tilley
Tilley, 1920s
Tilley, 1920s
Tilley is located in Alberta
Tilley
Tilley
Location of Tilley
Tilley is located in Canada
Tilley
Tilley
Tilley (Canada)
Coordinates: 50°27′8″N 111°39′27″W
CountryCanada
ProvinceAlberta
RegionSouthern Alberta
Census DivisionNo. 2
Municipal districtCounty of Newell
Founded1910[1]
Incorporated (village)May 9, 1940[2]
DissolvedAugust 31, 2013[3]
Government
 • Governing bodyCounty of Newell Council
Area
 (2021)[4]
 • Land0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[4]
 • Total318
 • Density461.5/km2 (1,195/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Postal Code
T0J 3K0
Area code+1-403
HighwaysTrans-Canada Highway 876

History

Founded in 1910 during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway main line,[1] Tilley was incorporated as a village on May 9, 1940.[2] It dissolved from village status on August 31, 2013 to become a hamlet under the jurisdiction of the County of Newell.[3]

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
1941 189—    
1946 189+0.0%
1951 259+37.0%
1956 240−7.3%
1961 245+2.1%
1966 257+4.9%
1971 254−1.2%
1976 347+36.6%
1981 311−10.4%
1986 362+16.4%
1991 322−11.0%
1996 368+14.3%
2001 422+14.7%
2006 381−9.7%
2011 352−7.6%
2016 364+3.4%
2021 318−12.6%
2011 count revised from original tabulation. Sources: [4]

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Tilley had a population of 318 living in 132 of its 144 total private dwellings, a change of -12.6% from its 2016 population of 364. With a land area of 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 460.9/km2 (1,193.6/sq mi) in 2021.[4]

The population of Tilley according to the 2020 municipal census conducted by the County of Newell is 335,[6] a decrease from its 2007 municipal census population count of 405.[7]

As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Tilley had a population of 364 living in 139 of its 149 total private dwellings, a change of 3.4% from its 2011 population of 352. With a land area of 0.7 km2 (0.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 520.0/km2 (1,346.8/sq mi) in 2016.[8]

Economy

Tilley's main industries are agriculture (irrigated crop farming and livestock operations) and petroleum.[9]

Attractions

Amenities within Tilley include an arena, a curling rink, a community hall, and three parks.[10]

Education

Tilley Public School, operated by Grasslands Public Schools,[11] serves students in kindergarten through grade 9.[12]

See also

References
  1. "A Brief History of the Village of Tilley". Village of Tilley. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  2. "Village of Tilley: Location and History Profile". Alberta Municipal Affairs. August 16, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  3. "O.C. 250/2013". Alberta Queen's Printer. August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  4. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada and designated places". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  5. "Specialized and Rural Municipalities and Their Communities" (PDF). Alberta Municipal Affairs. January 12, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  6. "Municipal Census Report 2020". County of Newell. p. 3. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  7. Alberta Municipal Affairs (September 15, 2009). "Alberta 2009 Official Population List" (PDF). Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  8. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Alberta)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  9. "About Tilley". Village of Tilley. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  10. "Community Living". Village of Tilley. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  11. "Tilley School". Grasslands Public Schools. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  12. "Education". Village of Tilley. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
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