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Demographics

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Total Population

1,320

Median Household Income

59,648

Total Visible Minorities

60

Median Age

46.5

What is the Population of Mayerthorpe, AB?

At present, Mayerthorpe, AB has a population of 1,320 people. Overall, the average population is dwindling at an average of -1.12% per year over the past 15 years. In the last census, its population declined by 78 people, an average rate of decline of 1.12% from 2011 to 2016.

What is the Median Age of Mayerthorpe, AB?

Mayerthorpe, AB has a median age of 46 years old.

Age

58.94 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 15.59 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 425 people are expected to retire in the coming years.

Gender

Overall, women outnumber men by 35 people. The 5 to 9 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 10 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 80 to 84 years old, comprising 7.87 per cent of the population.

Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 44.64 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Mayerthorpe, AB 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 Metis, making up 53.33 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 35 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the First Nations.

Household Income

With a population at 1,320 people, most inhabitants at Mayerthorpe, AB 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 $59,648 per year.

Knowledge Of Official Language

Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 97.03 per cent of the population.

Median Household Income

In Mayerthorpe, AB, the median household income is $59,648 per year. The median household income in Mayerthorpe, AB is lower than the national household median income in 2015.

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 25 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Visible Minority

The largest visible minority population are that of the Filipino, making up 41.67 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Chinese, making up 15 people.Following Chinese is Black that is 16.67 per cent of the visible minority population.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

605

Employment
Rate

56.6%

Participation
Rate

62.2%

Unemployment
Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

Overall, the average unemployment rate of Mayerthorpe, AB is growing at an average of 5.86% per year over the past 10years.In the last two census, its unemployment rate grew by 2 per cent, an average growth rate of 7.27% from 2011 to 2016.A growing unemployment rate signals that competition between job applicants are intensifying and that finding a job is becoming harder.

Participation Rate

Overall, the average unemployment rate of Mayerthorpe, AB is dwindling at an average of -0.7% per year over the past 10 years.In the last census, its population declined by 1 people, an average rate of decline of 0.35% from 2011 to 2016.

Employment Rate

Overall, the average employment rate of Mayerthorpe, AB is dwindling at an average of -1.07% per year over the past 10 years.In the last census, its employment rate declined by 2 per cent, an average rate of decline of 0.97% from 2011 to 2016. Further declines in employment rates reflects positive economic conditions in the community, as more people are finding jobs and businesses are most likely thriving.

Taxation

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Federal General
Corporate Tax

15

Federal Small
Business Corporate

9

Federal M&P
Corporate Tax

15

Federal Investment
Corporate Tax

15

Quality of Life

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Average Yearly
Rainfall(mm)

394

Average Yearly
Snowfall(cm)

132

Highest Temperature
(Celsius)

23

Lowest Temperature
(Celsius)

-19

Average Rainfall

Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of July when it rains an average of 119 mm. This is 30.24% of the annual rain experienced in Mayerthorpe, AB. The month of June is also rainy with an average rainfall of 88.2 mm. Following June is August, when 69.0 mm is the average rainfall.

Average Snowfall

Wrap up in layers in the month of Janurary when snow builds up tp an average of 25.9 centimetres. This is 19.56% of the annual snowfall experienced in Mayerthorpe, AB. The month of March is also snowy with an average snowfall of 22.4 cm. Following March is November, when 20.9 cm is the average snowfall.

Average Temperature

It is coldest in Mayerthorpe, AB in January when temperature drops to -18.8 °C and warmest in the month of July when it hits 22.9 °C. It will be a good idea to always check temperatures and the weather around May when temperatures are more fickle that it changed by 16.1 °C in the same month in 2016. Temperatures are most stable in Mayerthorpe, AB in the month of November.

Housing

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Construction Period

50.45 per cent, which is majority of homes in Mayerthorpe, AB, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1981 to 1990, where 100 homes were built. In before 1960, 80 of homes were built too.

Dwellings By Bedroom

43.93%, which is majority of homes in Mayerthorpe, AB, have three bedrooms. Homes with two bedrooms are also very popular, with 135 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are 4 or more bedrooms representing 24.3 per cent of dwellings.

Transportation

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Most Used
Transportation

Vehicle Driver

Busiest Time
On Roads

6:00AM - 6:59AM

Residents Who
Work Locally

245

Vehicle Drivers

82.41%

Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Mayerthorpe, AB leave their homes from 6:00am to 6:59am, saying that it's enough time to get to work. The second most popular time to head to work, with 22.73% of respondents, is from 7:00am to 7:59am. However, 105 of commuters still prefer to leave from 8:00am to 8:59am.

Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters, around 445 respondents in Mayerthorpe, AB, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 12.96% 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 25 commuters preferring it.

Education

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Dominant Level
of Education

High School

Most Popular
Field of Study

Engineering

Most Popular
Educational Destination

Canada

Least Popular
Field of Study

Visual Arts

Education

Most people in Mayerthorpe, AB have have completed a high school education. With 285 people, it is what most people in Mayerthorpe, AB completed. Coming in second, 31.55% of inhabitants say they have not completed any certificate. The third largest group are people who have completed an apprenticeship, with 150 people responding.

Field Of Study

Most are in Engineering & related fields with 130 people practicing it in Mayerthorpe, AB. Health & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 28.57% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Business, Management & Public Administration, with 50 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. Mayerthorpe, AB has 130 people or 30.95% of workers in STEM industries.

Location Of Study

Majority of the population, which is around 87.64% of residents received their schooling from Canada. Another country where most residents received their schooling is United States, making up 20 people. At 3.37 per cent, those who received their education from the Philippines is the third largest group.

Utilities

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Companies

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Largest Industry
by Business Count

Agriculture

Smallest Industry
by Business Count

Utilities

Most Popular
Business Size

1-4 Employees

Least Popular
Business Size

100-199 Employees

Business Size

The industry that dominates Mayerthorpe, AB is 1 to 4 employees comprising of 115 businesses or 68.86% of the community's business establishments. Coming second is the 5 to 9 employees industry that makes up 17.96% of the business community.The third largest is the 10 to 19 employees industry, which includes 16 businesses. Meanwhile, 9.58 per cent of businesses are considered to be small business, providing jobs to 1 to 99 employees. Then 2.99 per cent make up the medium-sized businesses that employs 100 to 499 people.