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Census Data 2016

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Historical Census Data

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)

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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