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Demographics
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Total Population
1,560
Median Household Income
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Total Visible Minorities
50
Median Age
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The largest population of Hantsport, NS is the age group between 55 and 59 years old, and the least populated age group is between 80 and 84 years old. 62.06% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 23.32% make up the younger population which will be a part of labour force in less than 2 decades.
Gender
Overall, women outnumber men by 85 people. The 35 to 39 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 10 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 55 to 59 years old, comprising 8.68 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 50.38 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Hantsport, NS 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 55.56 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 20 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis.
Household Income
With a population at 1,560 people, most inhabitants at Hantsport, NS 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.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the Black, making up 80.0 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Korean, making up 10 people.
Labour Force
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Labour Force Industry
The industry that hires the most from Hantsport, NS's workforce is Manufacturing hiring 120 people or 14.81% of the community's workforce. This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: the physical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products. These products may be finished, in the sense that they are ready to be used or consumed, or semi-finished, in the sense of becoming a raw material for an establishment to use in further manufacturing. The second largest is the Retail Trade industry that hired 14.2% of locals. The third largest is the Educational Services industry, whose 105 employees are from Hantsport, NS.
Labour Force Occupation
Most of Hantsport, NS's workforce is working in Sales and service with 185 people or 22.98% of the community's workforce. This category contains retail and wholesale sales occupations and customer and personal service occupations related to a wide range of industries, such as accommodation and food services, travel, tourism and cleaning services. Sales and service occupations can be linked, for the most part, to formal post-secondary or occupation-specific training programs. Others are characterized by periods of formal on-the-job training. Apprenticeship training is available for some specialized service occupations. Progression from sales and service occupations to positions of increased responsibility, or supervision, usually requires occupational experience and may require completion of related training programs. The second largest is those in Business, finance and administration, comprising 16.15% of locals. The third largest group are those in Trades, transport and equipment operators, whose 120 employees are from Hantsport, NS.
Participation Rate
Overall, the participation rate in Hantsport, NS is growing at a rate of 0.1% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its participation rates grew by 6.5%, an average growth rate of 1.3% per year from 2011 to 2016. An increase in participation rate means that higher proportions of people residing in Hantsport, NS are involved in the labour force and contributing to the community's economy.
Employment Rate
Overall, the employment rate in Hantsport, NS is declining at a rate of 0.11% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its employment rates grew by 6.7%, an average growth rate of 1.34% per year from 2011 to 2016. A growing employment rate reflects positive economic conditions in the community, , and implies that people looking for a job are getting matched to an employer.
Taxation
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Quality of Life
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Average Rainfall
Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of September when it rains an average of 101 mm. This is 11.99% of the annual rain experienced in Hantsport, NS. The month of November is also rainy with an average rainfall of 96.8 mm. Following November is October, when 93.9 mm is the average rainfall.
Real Estate
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53.92 per cent, which is majority of homes in Hantsport, NS, were constructed before 1960. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1961 to 1980, where 175 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 35 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
35.92%, which is majority of homes in Hantsport, NS, have three bedrooms. Homes with two bedrooms are also very popular, with 170 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are 4 or more bedrooms representing 20.39 per cent of dwellings.
Home Ownership
76.98% of people in Hantsport, NS are home owners while the remaining are renters.
Transportation
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85.51%Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 590 respondents in Hantsport, NS, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 7.25% 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 30 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Hantsport, NS have have completed a high school education. With 330 people, it is what most people in Hantsport, NS completed. Coming in second, 23.33% of inhabitants say they have completed college education. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 275 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Engineering & related fields with 155 people practicing it in Hantsport, NS. Business, Management & Public Administration is another popular field of expertise, as 19.87% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Education, with 100 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. Hantsport, NS has 225 people or 29.8% of workers in STEM industries.
Utilities
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Companies
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