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Demographics

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Total Population

269

Median Household Income

65,536

Total Visible Minorities

N/A

Median Age

45.4

What is the Median Age of Cardigan, PE?

Cardigan, PE has a median age of 45 years old.

Age

The largest population of Cardigan, PE is the age group between 50 and 54 years old, and the least populated age group is 85+ years old. 67.27% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 24.32% make up the younger population which will be a part of labour force in less than 2 decades.

Gender

Overall, women outnumber men by 15 people. The 0 to 4 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 5 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 50 to 54 years old, comprising nan per cent of the population.

Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 48.89 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Cardigan, PE 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.

Household Income

With a population at 269 people, most inhabitants at Cardigan, PE 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. However, majority are below the 2016 median income of $65,536 per year.

Knowledge Of Official Language

Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 94.44 per cent of the population.

Median Household Income

In Cardigan, PE, the median household income is $65,536 per year. The median household income in Cardigan, PE is lower than the national household median income in 2015.

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was from 2006 to 2010, where 10 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

195

Employment
Rate

66.7%

Participation
Rate

76.5%

Unemployment
Rate

12.8%

Unemployment Rate

Overall, the unemployment rate in Cardigan, PE is declining at a rate of 0.16% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016.

Participation Rate

Overall, the participation rate in Cardigan, PE is declining at a rate of 0.01% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, there was neither an increase nor a decrease in its participation rate. Participation rates can further be brought down through entrepreneurship and other activities that will boost economic activity.

Employment Rate

Overall, the employment rate in Cardigan, PE is growing 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 7.9%, an average growth rate of 1.58% 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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Federal General
Corporate Tax

15

Federal Small
Business Corporate

9

Quality of Life

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Average Yearly
Rainfall(mm)

1,096

Average Yearly
Snowfall(cm)

321

Highest Temperature
(Celsius)

31

Lowest Temperature
(Celsius)

-18

Average Rainfall

Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of October when it rains an average of 119 mm. This is 12.4% of the annual rain experienced in Cardigan, PE. The month of September is also rainy with an average rainfall of 112.4 mm. Following September is November, when 107.6 mm is the average rainfall.

Average Sunshine

Sunscreens are most handy in the month of August when the sun shines an average of 231 hours. This is 22.93% of the annual sunshine experienced in Cardigan, PE. The month of May is also sunny with an average sunshine of 170 hours. Following May is October, when 120.4 hours is the average number of sun hours.

Real Estate

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Number of
Renters

25

Number of
Home Owners

100

Most Popular
Dwelling Size

3 Bedrooms

Least Popular
Dwelling Size

1 Bedroom or Less

Construction Period

29.17 per cent, which is majority of homes in Cardigan, PE, were constructed before 1960. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1991 to 2000, where 30 homes were built. In between 1961 to 1980, 20 of homes were built too.

Dwellings By Bedroom

62.5%, which is majority of homes in Cardigan, PE, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 20 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 12.5 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

50

Vehicle Drivers

90.91%

Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Cardigan, PE 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 18.18% of respondents, is from 6:00am to 6:59am. However, 15 of commuters still prefer to leave from 8:00am to 8:59am.

Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters, around 150 respondents in Cardigan, PE, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 9.09% of respondents say that they prefer driving alone in a private car, truck, or van.

Education

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Dominant Level
of Education

High School

Most Popular
Field of Study

Business Admin

Most Popular
Educational Destination

Canada

Least Popular
Field of Study

Humanities

Education

Most people in Cardigan, PE have have completed a high school education. With 70 people, it is what most people in Cardigan, PE completed. Coming in second, 35.14% of inhabitants say they have completed a university degree. The third largest group are people who have not completed any certificate, with 35 people responding.

Field Of Study

Most are in Business, Management & Public Administration with 40 people practicing it in Cardigan, PE. Engineering & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 15.15% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Health & related fields, with 25 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. Cardigan, PE has 45 people or 27.27% 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