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Demographics
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Total Population
13,313
Median Household Income
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Total Visible Minorities
2,410
Median Age
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The largest population of Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC is the age group between 30 and 34 years old, and the least populated age group is 85+ years old. 67.96% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 28.52% 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 90 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 30 to 34 years old, comprising 8.76 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 51.63 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC 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 Metis, making up 63.41 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 300 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the First Nations.
Household Income
With a population at 11,607 people, most inhabitants at Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC 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 $70,336 per year.
Knowledge Of Official Language
Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 92.84 per cent of the population.
Period Of Immigration
The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 450 people surveyed called Canada their new home.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the Filipino, making up 28.72 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the South Asian, making up 125 people.Following South Asian is Black that is 18.09 per cent of the visible minority population.
Labour Force
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Labour Force Industry
The industry that hires the most from Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC's workforce is Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction hiring 490 people or 29.7% of the community's workforce. This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: extracting naturally occurring minerals. These can be solids, such as coal and ores; liquids, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas. The term mining is used in the broad sense to include quarrying, well operations, milling (for example, crushing, screening, washing, or flotation) and other preparation customarily done at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity. Establishments engaged in exploration for minerals, development of mineral properties and mining operations are included in this sector. Establishments performing similar activities, on a contract or fee basis, are also included. The second largest is the Retail Trade industry that hired 10.36% of locals. The third largest is the Accommodation and Food Services industry, whose 149 employees are from Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC.
Labour Force Occupation
Most of Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC's workforce is working in Trades, transport and equipment operators with 463 people or 28.37% of the community's workforce. These occupations include trades supervisors and contractors, construction and mechanical tradespersons, operators of transportation and heavy equipment and trades helpers. These occupations are found in a wide range of industrial sectors, with many in the construction and transportation industries. This category includes most of the apprenticeable trades, including all those related to the construction industry. Other occupations in this category usually require completion of college or vocational education programs combined with on-the-job training. Helpers obtain training on the job site. Progression to supervisory positions or self-employed contractor status is possible with experience. There is limited mobility or transferability of skills among occupations in this category due to specific apprenticeship, training and licensing requirements for most occupations. The second largest is those in Sales and service, comprising 20.47% of locals. The third largest group are those in Business, finance and administration, whose 170 employees are from Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC.
Taxation
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Quality of Life
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Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of June when it rains an average of 86 mm. This is 15.7% of the annual rain experienced in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC. The month of May is also rainy with an average rainfall of 60.3 mm. Following May is November, when 59.7 mm is the average rainfall.
Real Estate
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44.74 per cent, which is majority of homes in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1981 to 1990, where 770 homes were built. In before 1960, 690 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
38.01%, which is majority of homes in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 1,515 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 19.61 per cent of dwellings.
Home Ownership
76.14% of people in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC are home owners while the remaining are renters.
Transportation
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70.16%Commuting Destination
Most people, around 64.92% in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC commute within the community. Another relatively large group of commuters 1,600 people, commute within the region to get to work. The third largest group commutes outside of the province represents 3.72 per cent of all commuters.
Time Leaving For Work
Majority of commuters in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC 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 22.15% of respondents, is from 5:00am to 5:59am. However, 248 of commuters still prefer to leave from 7:00am to 7:59am.
Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 4,005 respondents in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 10.21% of respondents say that they prefer taking the public transit, which includes buses, subways among other things. The third most popular means of transportation is driving alone in a private car, truck, or van with 475 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC have have completed a high school education. With 2,690 people, it is what most people in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC completed. Coming in second, 20.46% of inhabitants say they have completed college education. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 1,650 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Engineering & related fields with 1,805 people practicing it in Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC. Business, Management & Public Administration is another popular field of expertise, as 15.52% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Health & related fields, with 760 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. Elk Valley Economic Initiative Region, BC has 2,085 people or 39.45% of workers in STEM industries.
Utilities
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