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Demographics
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Total Population
7,862
Median Household Income
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Total Visible Minorities
510
Median Age
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The largest population of Port Elgin, ON is the age group between 60 and 64 years old, and the least populated age group is 85+ years old. 63.93% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 25.77% make up the younger population which will be a part of labour force in less than 2 decades.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 53.2 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Port Elgin, ON 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 52.83 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 115 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis. Inuit follows with 3.77% of the total Aboriginal population in Port Elgin, ON.
Household Income
With a population at 7,862 people, most inhabitants at Port Elgin, ON 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 South Asian, making up 35.29 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Black, making up 65 people.Following Black is Chinese that is 10.78 per cent of the visible minority population.
Labour Force
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Labour Force Industry
The industry that hires the most from Port Elgin, ON's workforce is Utilities hiring 1190 people or 30.51% of the community's workforce. This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: operating electric, gas and water utilities. These establishments generate, transmit, control and distribute electric power; distribute natural gas; treat and distribute water; operate sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities; and provide related services, generally through a permanent infrastructure of lines, pipes and treatment and processing facilities. The second largest is the Retail Trade industry that hired 13.72% of locals. The third largest is the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, whose 340 employees are from Port Elgin, ON.
Labour Force Occupation
Most of Port Elgin, ON's workforce is working in Sales and service with 1005 people or 25.74% 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 12.55% of locals. The third largest group are those in Manufacturing and utilities, whose 490 employees are from Port Elgin, ON.
Participation Rate
Overall, the participation rate in Port Elgin, ON is declining at a rate of 0.41% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its participation rates declined by 6.1%, an average growth rate of -0.41% per year from 2001 to 2016. A decrease in participation rate means the proportion of the working population in Port Elgin, ON is lower than in the past.
Employment Rate
Overall, the employment rate in Port Elgin, ON is declining at a rate of 0.45% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its employment rates declined by 6.7%, an average decline rate of 0.45% per year from 2001 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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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 114 mm. This is 13.57% of the annual rain experienced in Port Elgin, ON. The month of October is also rainy with an average rainfall of 111.0 mm. Following October is November, when 91.1 mm is the average rainfall.
Real Estate
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76.66% of people in Port Elgin, ON are home owners while the remaining are renters.
Transportation
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81.78%Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 2,895 respondents in Port Elgin, ON, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 8.33% 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 170 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Port Elgin, ON have have completed college education. With 1,965 people, it is what most people in Port Elgin, ON completed. Coming in second, 25.42% of inhabitants say they have completed a high school education. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 1,270 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Engineering & related fields with 1,480 people practicing it in Port Elgin, ON. Health & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 15.09% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Business, Management & Public Administration, with 575 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. Port Elgin, ON has 1,795 people or 45.16% of workers in STEM industries.
Utilities
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