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Demographics
View the Demographics tab for information such as Median Age, Age and more. Data is populated from census, provincial and municipal sources, along with third-party projections.
Total Population
3,648
Median Household Income
43,922
Total Visible Minorities
125
Median Age
50.2What is the Median Age of Windsor, NS?
Windsor, NS has a median age of 50 years old.
Age
The largest population of Windsor, NS is the age group of 85+ years old, and the least populated age group is between 30 and 34 years old. 57.18% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 24.4% make up the younger population which will be a part of labour force in less than 2 decades.
Gender
Overall, women outnumber men by 370 people. The 5 to 9 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 25 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 80 to 84 years old, comprising 7.71 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 35.41 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Windsor, 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 76.92 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 15 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis.
Household Income
With a population at 3,648 people, most inhabitants at Windsor, 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 $43,922 per year.
Knowledge Of Official Language
Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 93.74 per cent of the population.
Median Household Income
In Windsor, NS, the median household income is $43,922 per year. The median household income in Windsor, NS is lower than the national household median income in 2015.
Period Of Immigration
The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 80 people surveyed called Canada their new home.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the Black, making up 92.0 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the South Asian, making up 10 people.
Labour Force
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Unemployment Rate
Overall, the unemployment rate in Windsor, NS is growing at a rate of 0.29% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016.
Participation Rate
Overall, the participation rate in Windsor, NS is declining at a rate of 0.34% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its participation rates declined by 2.2%, an average growth rate of -0.44% per year from 2011 to 2016. A decrease in participation rate means the proportion of the working population in Windsor, NS is lower than in the past.
Employment Rate
Overall, the employment rate in Windsor, NS is declining at a rate of 0.47% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its employment rates grew by 1.3%, an average growth rate of 0.26% 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 November when it rains an average of 127 mm. This is 11.98% of the annual rain experienced in Windsor, NS. The month of October is also rainy with an average rainfall of 108.8 mm. Following October is September, when 105.6 mm is the average rainfall.
Real Estate
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Construction Period
52.05 per cent, which is majority of homes in Windsor, NS, were constructed before 1960. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1961 to 1980, where 350 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 155 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
31.43%, which is majority of homes in Windsor, NS, have three bedrooms. Homes with no bedroom or one bedroom are also very popular, with 390 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 23.17 per cent of dwellings.
Transportation
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76.05%Time Leaving For Work
Majority of commuters in Windsor, NS 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 21.67% of respondents, is from 8:00am to 8:59am. However, 225 of commuters still prefer to leave from 6:00am to 6:59am.
Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 905 respondents in Windsor, NS, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 11.76% 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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Education
Most people in Windsor, NS have have completed a high school education. With 735 people, it is what most people in Windsor, NS completed. Coming in second, 28.48% of inhabitants say they have not completed any certificate. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 475 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Business, Management & Public Administration with 305 people practicing it in Windsor, NS. Health & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 22.56% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Engineering & related fields, with 195 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. Windsor, NS has 280 people or 21.05% of workers in STEM industries.
Utilities
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Companies
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