Demographics

Census History
Year	Population
1911	523
1941	871
1951	1,842
1961	2,356
1971	4,000
1981	12,471
1991	13,970
2001	15,032
2006	16,967
2011	24,139

The population of the City of Leduc according to its 2011 municipal census is 24,139, a 3.6% increase over its 2010 municipal census population of 23,293.

According to the 2011 municipal census, males and females each accounted for 50% of the population. The average age was 35, while residents aged 19 or younger represented 27% of the population.

In 2006, Leduc had a population of 16,967 living in 6,718 dwellings

House

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, a 12.9% increase from its 2001 population of 15,032. The city has a land area of 36.97 km² (14.3 sq mi) and a population density

Population density

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 of 458.9 /km2.

Economy

The City of Leduc forms part of an international transportation and economic hub. It is located on the CANAMEX Trade Corridor

CANAMEX Corridor

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 at the intersection of two Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Pacific Railway

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 lines and is adjacent to the Edmonton International Airport

Edmonton International Airport

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. These provide transportation links to the petrochemical activities in Alberta's Industrial Heartland

Alberta's Industrial Heartland

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, the Fort McMurray area, and other economic hubs.

The oil and gas industry has long been the base of Leduc's economy. The Leduc Business Park, which is located in the northern portion of the city, contains more than 1,400 businesses. The Nisku Industrial Park, located to the north within Leduc County, also contains many businesses.

The city also has a downtown district with many business.

Arts and culture

Leduc is home to the The Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts , the preeminent performing arts facility serving Leduc and Leduc County. The 460 seat theatre is perfect for music, theatre, dance, seminars, guest speakers, award ceremonies or any special event.

Emergency services

The City of Leduc has its own fire and emergency medical services

Emergency medical services

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 department. The Fire Services is made up of one full-time chief, three deputy chiefs, full-time administrative support, 13 full-time firefighters, and 40 volunteer firefighters. The members that staff the ambulances are cross-trained in firefighting and EMT. The Fire Services respond to all calls in the City of Leduc and cover the southern area of Leduc County

Leduc County, Alberta

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.

Policing for Leduc is provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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 (RCMP).

Additional law enforcement is provided by the City of Leduc Enforcement Services, which has three members, appointed as Peace Officers by the Alberta Solicitor General.

Media

Leduc is served by a local newspaper, the Leduc Representative (currently branded the Leduc Rep), as well as a regional newspaper, the Leduc-Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer.

A community radio station, branded Leduc Radio, also serves the city.

Due to its location within the Edmonton region, all major Edmonton media

Media in Edmonton

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 (newspapers, radio and television) also serve Leduc and its surrounding area.

External links

• Official City of Leduc official website