In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Marsden had a population of 281 living in 111 of its 121 total private dwellings, a change of -5.4% from its 2016 population of 297. With a land area of 0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 355.7/km2 (921.2/sq mi) in 2021.[9]
In the 2016 Census of Population, the Village of Marsden recorded a population of 297 living in 126 of its 132 total private dwellings, a 4.4% change from its 2011 population of 284. With a land area of 0.94 km2 (0.36 sq mi), it had a population density of 316.0/km2 (818.3/sq mi) in 2016.[10]
Parks and recreation
About four miles south-east of Marsden is Big Manitou Regional Park, which is on Manitou Lake. The park offers camping, golfing, ball diamonds, and other activities.
Arts and culture
Marsden is the host of the annual Quad War, a Society for Creative Anachronism event. It is a Renaissance / Middle Ages full costume festival and war. It attracts approximately 500 people, mostly society members from Alberta and Saskatchewan. It is usually held in the first week of August.