Nestled within Special Area No. 3 in southern Alberta, Youngstown is a small village covering a land area of 1.11 square kilometres. The community proudly refers to itself as a Sportsman’s Paradise, a fitting nickname given the abundance of wild game and trout fishing opportunities found throughout the surrounding region. Whether you are an avid angler or a hunting enthusiast, the natural environment around Youngstown offers a genuine draw for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Youngstown was home to 171 residents living in 77 of its 95 total private dwellings, reflecting a population density of roughly 154.1 people per square kilometre. That figure represented a notable increase of 11 per cent compared to the 2016 census count of 154 residents. The 2016 census itself had recorded a decline of 13.5 per cent from the 2011 population of 178, making the more recent growth an encouraging turn for this tight-knit southern Alberta community.