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Demographics

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Total Population

1,961

Median Household Income

36,736

Total Visible Minorities

15

Median Age

50.4

What is the Median Age of Montague, PE?

Montague, PE has a median age of 50 years old.

Age

The largest population of Montague, PE is the age group between 65 and 69 years old, and the least populated age group is between 0 and 4 years old. 57.25% of the population are in the working age group between 15 to 64 years old, while 21.33% make up the younger population which will be a part of labour force in less than 2 decades.

Gender

Overall, women outnumber men by 225 people. The 0 to 4 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 20 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 65 to 69 years old, comprising 7.89 per cent of the population.

Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 34.88 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Montague, 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.

Aboriginal Identification

The largest aboriginal population are that of the First Nations, making up 66.67 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 15 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis.

Household Income

Given that its population is at 1,961 people, most of its inhabitants are considered to be part of low income earners because they earn equal or less than $23,457 per year. However, majority are below the 2016 median income of $36,736 per year.

Knowledge Of Official Language

Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 88.86 per cent of the population.

Median Household Income

In Montague, PE, the median household income is $36,736 per year. The median household income in Montague, PE is lower than the national household median income in 2015.

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 20 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Visible Minority

The largest visible minority population are that of the Arab, making up 100.0 per cent of the total visible minority population.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

790

Employment
Rate

40.7%

Participation
Rate

53.7%

Unemployment
Rate

24.8%

Unemployment Rate

Overall, the unemployment rate in Montague, PE is growing at a rate of 0.32% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its unemployment rates grew by 12.8%, an average growth rate of 2.56% per year from 2011 to 2016. A growing unemployment rate signals that there is a higher level of competition between job applicants so obtaining a job becomes more difficult.

Participation Rate

Overall, the participation rate in Montague, PE is declining at a rate of 0.57% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its participation rates declined by 10.1%, an average growth rate of -2.02% per year from 2011 to 2016. A decrease in participation rate means the proportion of the working population in Montague, PE is lower than in the past.

Employment Rate

Overall, the employment rate in Montague, PE is declining at a rate of 0.63% per year over the past 15 years from 2001 to 2016. In the last two census, its employment rates declined by 15.0%, an average decline rate of 3.0% per year from 2011 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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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 Montague, 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 Montague, 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

455

Number of
Home Owners

425

Most Popular
Dwelling Size

2 Bedrooms

Least Popular
Dwelling Size

4 or More Bedrooms

Construction Period

36.99 per cent, which is majority of homes in Montague, PE, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk before 1960, where 275 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 125 of homes were built too.

Dwellings By Bedroom

30.46%, which is majority of homes in Montague, PE, have two bedrooms. Homes with three bedrooms are also very popular, with 250 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are no bedroom or one bedroom representing 22.41 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

240

Vehicle Drivers

76.07%

Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Montague, 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 21.55% of respondents, is from 12:00am to 4:59am. However, 110 of commuters still prefer to leave from 8:00am to 8:59am.

Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters, around 445 respondents in Montague, PE, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 11.11% 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 60 commuters preferring it.

Education

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Dominant Level
of Education

No Certificate

Most Popular
Field of Study

Business Admin

Most Popular
Educational Destination

Canada

Least Popular
Field of Study

Life Sciences

Education

Most people in Montague, PE have have not completed any certificate. With 475 people, it is what most people in Montague, PE completed. Coming in second, 31.64% of inhabitants say they have completed a high school education. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 165 people responding.

Field Of Study

Most are in Business, Management & Public Administration with 130 people practicing it in Montague, PE. Engineering & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 20.63% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Health & related fields, with 110 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. Montague, PE has 175 people or 27.78% 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