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Demographics

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Total Population

3,571

Median Household Income

108,800

Total Visible Minorities

145

Median Age

36.5

What is the Median Age of Grande Cache, AB?

Grande Cache, AB has a median age of 36 years old.

Age

The largest population of Grande Cache, AB is the age group between 25 and 29 years old, and the least populated age group is 85+ years old. 71.91% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 24.8% make up the younger population which will be a part of labour force in less than 2 decades.

Gender

Overall, there is no significant difference between the numbers of men and women. The 25 to 29 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 75 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 25 to 29 years old, comprising 8.54 per cent of the population.

Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 46.08 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Grande Cache, AB as married couples usually bring in larger incomes, higher net worth and gains on average. They also help boost the community's liveliness and labour force, as they are most likely to bear children and create the best economic conditions for them. Furthermore, this group also spends more compared to most of their counterparts.

Aboriginal Identification

The largest aboriginal population are that of the First Nations, making up 49.4 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 200 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis. persons with Registered or Treaty Indian status but are not First Nations, Métis or Inuit follows with 2.41% of the total Aboriginal population in Grande Cache, AB.

Household Income

With a population at 3,571 people, most inhabitants at Grande Cache, AB are above the low income cut-off, or the income a person must earn to be considered to be part of the low income group. Majority are also above the 2,016 national median income of $108,800 per year.

Knowledge Of Official Language

Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 94.42 per cent of the population.

Median Household Income

In Grande Cache, AB, the median household income is $108,800 per year. The median household income in Grande Cache, AB is greater than the national household median income in 2015.

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 135 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Visible Minority

The largest visible minority population are that of the South Asian, making up 37.93 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Filipino, making up 35 people.Following Filipino is Black that is 13.79 per cent of the visible minority population.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

1,825

Employment
Rate

61.9%

Participation
Rate

70.6%

Unemployment
Rate

12.4%

Unemployment Rate

Overall, the unemployment rate in Grande Cache, AB is growing at a rate of 0.01% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its unemployment rates grew by 9.6%, an average growth rate of 1.92% per year from 2011 to 2016. A growing unemployment rate signals that there is a higher level of competition between job applicants so obtaining a job becomes more difficult.

Participation Rate

Overall, the participation rate in Grande Cache, AB is growing at a rate of 0.2% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its participation rates declined by 3.6%, an average growth rate of -0.72% per year from 2011 to 2016. A decrease in participation rate means the proportion of the working population in Grande Cache, AB is lower than in the past.

Employment Rate

Overall, the employment rate in Grande Cache, AB is growing at a rate of 0.16% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its employment rates declined by 10.2%, an average decline rate of 2.04% per year from 2011 to 2016. Further decrease in employment rates signals a negative economic condition in the community with job seekers not finding employment.

Taxation

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Federal General
Corporate Tax

15

Federal Small
Business Corporate

9

Quality of Life

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Average Yearly
Rainfall(mm)

185

Highest Temperature
(Celsius)

26

Lowest Temperature
(Celsius)

-44

Real Estate

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Number of
Renters

310

Number of
Home Owners

985

Most Popular
Dwelling Size

3 Bedrooms

Least Popular
Dwelling Size

1 Bedroom or Less

Construction Period

64.73 per cent, which is majority of homes in Grande Cache, AB, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1991 to 2000, where 140 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 135 of homes were built too.

Dwellings By Bedroom

42.69%, which is majority of homes in Grande Cache, AB, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 555 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 10.0 per cent of dwellings.

Transportation

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Most Used
Transportation

Vehicle Driver

Busiest Time
On Roads

6:00AM - 6:59AM

Residents Who
Work Locally

1,260

Vehicle Drivers

81.07%

Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Grande Cache, AB leave their homes from 6:00am to 6:59am, saying that it's enough time to get to work. The second most popular time to head to work, with 21.07% of respondents, is from 7:00am to 7:59am. However, 245 of commuters still prefer to leave from 12:00am to 4:59am.

Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters, around 1,285 respondents in Grande Cache, AB, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 8.2% of respondents say that they prefer walking. The third most popular means of transportation is driving alone in a private car, truck, or van with 120 commuters preferring it.

Education

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Dominant Level
of Education

High School

Most Popular
Field of Study

Engineering

Most Popular
Educational Destination

Canada

Least Popular
Field of Study

Mathematics

Education

Most people in Grande Cache, AB have have completed a high school education. With 895 people, it is what most people in Grande Cache, AB completed. Coming in second, 24.38% of inhabitants say they have not completed any certificate. The third largest group are people who have completed an apprenticeship, with 380 people responding.

Field Of Study

Most are in Engineering & related fields with 375 people practicing it in Grande Cache, AB. Business, Management & Public Administration is another popular field of expertise, as 14.58% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Health & related fields, with 175 people responding that it is their line of work. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is expected to be a growing industry, however, Department of Finance confirms that Canada is lagging behind other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in terms of STEM graduates. Grande Cache, AB has 415 people or 34.58% of workers in STEM industries.

Utilities

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Companies

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Largest Industry
by Business Count

Real Estate

Smallest Industry
by Business Count

Utilities

Most Popular
Business Size

1-4 Employees

Least Popular
Business Size

50-99 Employees