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Census Data 2016

Canada’s Census was held in May of 2016.  The timing of the census that was completed by Stats Canada was driven by the need to maximize the number of Canadians who are home during the enumeration.

Statistics were released on a schedule and will be available to Canadians throughout 2017.
For a full breakdown of Drayton Valley Statistics: Drayton Valley Statistics

POPULATION AND DWELLINGS
Data released February 8, 2017 Stats Canada
Population, 2016  7235
Population, 2011  7118
 Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016  +1.6%
 Total private dwellings**  3116
 Population Destiny per sq. km  235.5
 Land Area in Sq. km  30.72

 

AGE AND SEX AND TYPE OF DWELLING
Data released May 3rd, 2017 Stats Canada
Average Age of Population  36.5
Average Age(Male)  35.1
 Average Age(Female)  37.8
 Total Male Population  3605
 Total Female Population  3630
 Total Number of occupied private Dwellings  2780
 Average Household Size  2.5 persons

 

FAMILIES, HOUSEHOLDS, MARITAL STATUS, AND LANGUAGE
Data released  August 2nd, 2017 Stats Canada
 FAMILY CHARACTERISTICS
 Total Families in private households   1975
 2 persons  970
 3 persons  445
 4 persons  380
 5 persons or more  180
 Average size of census families  2.9
 HOUSEHOLDS
 Total Private households by household type  2780
 MARITAL STATUS
 Married or living common law  3440
 Married  2715
 Common Law  725
 LANGUAGE
 English only  6950
 French only  0
 English and French  185
 Neither English or French  30

 

 INCOME
Data released September 13, 2017 Stats Canada
 INCOME OF INDIVIDUALS IN 2015
 Median total income in 2015 among recipients:  $42,146
 Male:  $64,141
 Female:  $29,107
 INCOME OF HOUSEHOLDS IN 2015
 Median total income of one-person households in 2015:  $48,896
 Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015:  $109,414
 INCOME OF ECONOMIC FAMILIES IN 2015
 Average size of an economic family:  3
 Median total income of economic families in 2015:  $106,816
 MEDIAN TOTAL INCOME OF COUPLE ECONOMIC FAMILIES
 without children or other relatives in 2015:  $102,485
 MEDIAN TOTAL INCOME OF COUPLE ECONOMIC
 families with children in 2015  $127,104
 MEDIAN TOTAL INCOME OF LONE-PARENT ECONOMIC
 families in 2015  $54,656
 IN LOW INCOME BASED ON THE LOW-INCOME MEASURE,
AFTER TAX (LIM-AT)
 0 to 17 years:  205
 0 to 5 years:  65
 18 to 64 years:  335
 65 years and over:  75

 

 IMMIGRATION AND ETHNO-CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Data released October 25, 2017 Stats Canada
 CITIZENSHIP
 Total – Citizenship for the population in private households – 25% sample data  7,040
 Canadian Citizenship  6,560
 Canadian citizens aged under 18  1,745
 Canadian citizens aged 18 and over  4,820
 Not Canadian citizens  480
 IMMIGRANT STATUS AND PERIOD OF IMMIGRATION
 Total – Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households – 25% sample data  7,045
 Non-immigrants  6,245
 Immigrants  640
 Before 1981  115
 1981 to 1990  25
 1991 to 2000  90
 2001 to 2010  180
 2001 to 2005  90
 2006 to 2010  90
 2011 to 2016  235
 Non-permanent residents  150

 

ABORIGINAL POPULATION
Data released October 25, 2017 Stats Canada
 Total – Aboriginal identity for the population in private households – 25% sample data  7,040
 Aboriginal identity  565
 Single Aboriginal responses  550
 First Nations (North American Indian)  150
 Métis  395
 Inuk (Inuit)  10
 Multiple Aboriginal responses  0
 Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere  15

 

 HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Data released October 25, 2017 Stats Canada
 Total – Private households by tenure – 25% sample data  2,780
Owner 2,130
 Renter  650
 Band housing  0
 Total – Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings – 25% sample data 2,125
 % of owner households with a mortgage 69.7
 % of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 13.0
 Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)  1,380
 Average value of dwellings ($)  322,451
 Total – Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings – 25% sample data  650
 % of tenant households in subsidized housing  11.5
 % of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs  32.8
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) 1,190
 HIGHEST CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA OR DEGREE
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,220
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate 1,810
Post secondary certificate, diploma or degree  2,510
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma  705
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification 165
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification 535
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,050
 University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 95
 University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above  660
LABOUR FORCE STATUS
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
 Total – Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status – 25% sample data  5,535
 In the labour force  4,085
 Employed  3,725
 Unemployed  360
 Not in the labour force  1,450
 Employment rate  67.3
 Unemployment rate  8.8
WORK ACTIVITY DURING THE REFERENCE YEAR
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
 Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year – 25% sample data 5,535
 Did not work  1,155
 Worked  4,380
 Worked full year, full time  2,060
 Worked part year and/or part time  2,330
 Average weeks worked in reference year  41.8
CLASS OF WORKER
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
 Employee  3,615
 Self-employed  445
PLACE OF WORK STATUS
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
Worked at home  3,615
Worked outside Canada  10
 No fixed workplace address  630
 Worked at usual place  2,895
COMMUTING DESTINATION
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 2,665
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 155
 Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 55
Commute to a different province or territory 15
COMMUTING DURATION
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
Less than 15 minutes 2,645
15 to 29 minutes 360
30 to 44 minutes 165
45 to 59 minutes 95
 60 minutes and over  255
TIME LEAVING FOR WORK
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m 290
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 855
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 880
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 660
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 310
 Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m.  530
 LANGUAGE USED MOST OFTEN AT WORK
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
English 4,465
French 0
Sino-Tibetan languages  10
Chinese languages  10
Cantonese 10
English and French 15
English and non-official language 15
MOBILITY STATUS – Place of residence 1 year ago
Data released November 29, 2017 Stats Canada
Total – Mobility status 1 year ago – 25% sample data 6,935
Non-movers 5,820
Movers 1,110
Non-migrants 725
Migrants 385
Internal migrants  310
 Intraprovincial migrants  165
 Interprovincial migrants  145
 External migrants  75

* Drayton Valley Statistics Data can be found on the Stats Canada website by clicking here: Drayton Valley Statistics

** Private dwelling’ refers to a separate set of living quarters with a private entrance either from outside the building or from a common hall, lobby, vestibule or stairway inside the building. The entrance to the dwelling must be one that can be used without passing through the living quarters of some other person or group of persons. (Stats Canada)

Historical Census Data

According to the 2011 federal census the population of Drayton Valley is 7,049. However, that figure does not include lands annexed effective January 1 2012, so the actual figure is somewhat higher.

2011 Federal Census (Stats Canada Website)
2006 Federal Census (Stats Canada Website)
2006 Municipal Census Report
Municipal Census History 1957-2006

Economic Development Statistics

Drayton Valley Regional Statistics

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