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Demographics

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Total Population

682

Median Household Income

84,736

Total Visible Minorities

15

Median Age

44.3

What is the Median Age of Wabamun, AB?

Wabamun, AB has a median age of 44 years old.

Age

The largest population of Wabamun, AB is the age group between 55 and 59 years old, and the least populated age group is 85+ years old. 58.82% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 33.75% 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 60 to 64 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 15 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 55 to 59 years old, comprising 9.7 per cent of the population.

Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 48.65 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Wabamun, 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 50.0 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 30 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis.

Household Income

With a population at 682 people, most inhabitants at Wabamun, 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 $84,736 per year.

Knowledge Of Official Language

Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 97.06 per cent of the population.

Median Household Income

In Wabamun, AB, the median household income is $84,736 per year. The median household income in Wabamun, AB is greater than the national household median income in 2015.

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was from 2006 to 2010, where 20 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Visible Minority

The largest visible minority population are that of the Black, making up 100.0 per cent of the total visible minority population.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

330

Employment
Rate

51.3%

Participation
Rate

58.4%

Unemployment
Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

Overall, the unemployment rate in Wabamun, AB is growing at a rate of 0.43% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its unemployment rates grew by 8.6%, an average growth rate of 0.86% per year from 2006 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 Wabamun, AB is growing at a rate of 0.22% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its participation rates declined by 4.9%, an average growth rate of -0.49% per year from 2006 to 2016. A decrease in participation rate means the proportion of the working population in Wabamun, AB is lower than in the past.

Employment Rate

Overall, the employment rate in Wabamun, AB is declining at a rate of 0.05% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its employment rates declined by 9.8%, an average decline rate of 0.98% per year from 2006 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)

658

Average Yearly
Snowfall(cm)

132

Highest Temperature
(Celsius)

28

Lowest Temperature
(Celsius)

-35

Average Rainfall

Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of July when it rains an average of 102 mm. This is 27.59% of the annual rain experienced in Wabamun, AB. The month of June is also rainy with an average rainfall of 80.5 mm. Following June is August, when 63.4 mm is the average rainfall.

Real Estate

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Number of
Renters

65

Number of
Home Owners

220

Most Popular
Dwelling Size

3 Bedrooms

Least Popular
Dwelling Size

1 Bedroom or Less

Construction Period

33.93 per cent, which is majority of homes in Wabamun, AB, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1981 to 1990, where 45 homes were built. In before 1960, 40 of homes were built too.

Dwellings By Bedroom

45.45%, which is majority of homes in Wabamun, AB, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 90 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are no bedroom or one bedroom representing 10.91 per cent of dwellings.

Transportation

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Most Used
Transportation

Vehicle Driver

Busiest Time
On Roads

7:00AM - 7:59AM

Residents Who
Work Locally

55

Vehicle Drivers

82.35%

Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Wabamun, AB leave their homes from 7:00am to 7:59am, saying that it's enough time to get to work. The second most popular time to head to work, with 20.37% of respondents, is from 6:00am to 6:59am. However, 50 of commuters still prefer to leave from 12:00am to 4:59am.

Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters, around 210 respondents in Wabamun, AB, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 7.84% of respondents say that they prefer driving alone in a private car, truck, or van. The third most popular means of transportation is walking with 15 commuters preferring it.

Education

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Dominant Level
of Education

No Certificate

Most Popular
Field of Study

Engineering

Most Popular
Educational Destination

Canada

Least Popular
Field of Study

Education

Education

Most people in Wabamun, AB have have not completed any certificate. With 160 people, it is what most people in Wabamun, AB completed. Coming in second, 33.7% of inhabitants say they have completed a high school education. The third largest group are people who have completed an apprenticeship, with 95 people responding.

Field Of Study

Most are in Engineering & related fields with 120 people practicing it in Wabamun, AB. Business, Management & Public Administration is another popular field of expertise, as 17.65% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Health & related fields, with 20 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. Wabamun, AB has 135 people or 52.94% of workers in STEM industries.

Utilities

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Companies

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Largest Industry
by Business Count

Agriculture

Smallest Industry
by Business Count

Agriculture

Most Popular
Business Size

1-4 Employees

Least Popular
Business Size

1-4 Employees