It gives the name to the Debolt Formation, a stratigraphical unit first described in a well located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north of the settlement.[4]
Demographics
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, DeBolt had a population of 132 living in 66 of its 73 total private dwellings, a change of 9.1% from its 2016 population of 121. With a land area of 2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 47.3/km2 (122.5/sq mi) in 2021.[1]
As a designated place in the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, DeBolt had a population of 121 living in 55 of its 78 total private dwellings, a change of -9% from its 2011 population of 133. With a land area of 2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi), it had a population density of 43.4/km2 (112.3/sq mi) in 2016.[5]
The economy is based on agriculture, ranching and oil and gas. Forestry, logging and plywood production are other elements of the economy. Star Industries, Star Fabrication, DeBolt Contracting, P&G Kitchens, and Moore Seed are some of the main employers of the area.
Attractions
The Hubert Memorial Park, a collection of early buildings and artifacts, is located in DeBolt, while Legion Hall is part of the DeBolt and District Pioneer Museum.[citation needed]
DeBolt Alberta's Hubert Memorial Park
Mehlum Barn at the Hubert Memorial Park
Classic tractor at the Hubert Memorial Park
Turner Home in the Hubert Memorial Park
Old school house and current gift shop
Infrastructure
The hamlet is served by DeBolt Aerodrome (TCLID: CFG4), located 1 NM (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) north of the community.[6] DeBolt also has a fire hall for volunteer firefighters.[citation needed]
Services
The community has a church, a pub, a general store with restaurant and a gas station.[citation needed]