Economic Development

The historic Town of Sexsmith is home to just over 2,820 residents – with a population of just under 100,000 in the surrounding and much larger Grande Prairie regional market, or market catchment area.   

 

Sexsmith’s largest neighbours are the City of Grande Prairie, a full-service community within a short 15-minute drive of the Town, and the many farmers and ranchers – and their families – who live in the surrounding County of Grande Prairie. 

 

The communities across the region have experienced significant population growth over the past several decades, with Sexsmith’s population increasing by an estimated 8% in 2016-2018, and 33% in 2006-2016.

 

These communities are forecast to remain among the fastest-growing and youngest communities in Alberta – with the region’s current median age of 33.8 years being considerably lower than Alberta’s at 37.5, and Canada’s at 40.9.

 

This significant labour force strength is further leveraged by the fact that 55% of adult-age residents have some form of post-secondary education, which – in 2019 – supported an enviable regional median household income of almost $119,000. 

 

Family, volunteerism, recreation and a strong and vibrant neighbours-helping-neighbours spirit have long been cornerstones of the Town, reflecting values and community-minded commitments that are shared with our rural neighbours. 

 

Sexsmith’s attractive rural and small town lifestyle, affordability, and its reputation as A Great Place to Live, Work and Raise a Family! continues to grow. 

 

Many from across Northwestern Alberta, the Peace Country, and Northeastern British Columbia...from young couples and families, small businesses and entrepreneurs, professionals, retirees, to daily commuters...are increasingly exploring the rural, small town character and affordable, high-quality of life that the Town of Sexsmith has to offer.