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Demographics
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Total Population
3,642
Median Household Income
68,864
Total Visible Minorities
90
Median Age
45.4What is the Population of Pincher Creek, AB?
At present, Pincher Creek, AB has a population of 3,642 people. Overall, the average population is dwindling at an average of -0.02% per year over the past 20 years. In the last census, its population declined by 43 people, an average rate of decline of 0.23% from 2011 to 2016.
What is the Median Age of Pincher Creek, AB?
Pincher Creek, AB has a median age of 45 years old.
Age
58.22 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 17.26 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 1,140 people are expected to retire in the coming years.
Gender
Overall, women outnumber men by 120 people. The 0 to 4 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 15 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 55 to 59 years old, comprising 7.55 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 50.17 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Pincher Creek, 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 First Nations, making up 54.55 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 140 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis. persons with Registered or Treaty Indian status but are not First Nations, Métis or Inuit follows with 3.03% of the total Aboriginal population in Pincher Creek, AB.
Household Income
With a population at 3,642 people, most inhabitants at Pincher Creek, 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. Majority are also above the 2,016 national median income of $68,864 per year.
Knowledge Of Official Language
Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 94.21 per cent of the population.
Median Household Income
In Pincher Creek, AB, the median household income is $68,864 per year. The median household income in Pincher Creek, 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 105 people surveyed called Canada their new home.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the Filipino, making up 61.11 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the South Asian, making up 20 people.Following South Asian is Japanese that is 16.67 per cent of the visible minority population.
Labour Force
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Unemployment Rate
Overall, the average unemployment rate of Pincher Creek, AB is growing at an average of 7.1% per year over the past 15years.In the last census, its unemployment rate declined by 0 per cent, an average rate of decline of 1.38% from 2011 to 2016. Further declines in unemployment rates reflects positive economic conditions in the community, as more people are finding jobs and businesses are most likely thriving.
Participation Rate
Overall, the average unemployment rate of Pincher Creek, AB is dwindling at an average of -0.39% per year over the past 15 years.In the last census, its population declined by 6 people, an average rate of decline of 1.79% from 2011 to 2016.
Employment Rate
Overall, the average employment rate of Pincher Creek, AB is dwindling at an average of -0.66% per year over the past 15 years.In the last census, its employment rate declined by 5 per cent, an average rate of decline of 1.61% 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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Quality of Life
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Average Rainfall
Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of June when it rains an average of 107 mm. This is 26.9% of the annual rain experienced in Pincher Creek, AB. The month of May is also rainy with an average rainfall of 74.2 mm. Following May is September, when 54.7 mm is the average rainfall.
Average Snowfall
Wrap up in layers in the month of March when snow builds up tp an average of 48.0 centimetres. This is 17.1% of the annual snowfall experienced in Pincher Creek, AB. The month of April is also snowy with an average snowfall of 43.1 cm. Following April is November, when 38.5 cm is the average snowfall.
Average Temperature
It is coldest in Pincher Creek, AB in January when temperature drops to -9.5 °C and warmest in the month of July when it hits 23.3 °C. It will be a good idea to always check temperatures and the weather around August when temperatures are more fickle that it changed by 15.2 °C in the same month in 2016. Temperatures are most stable in Pincher Creek, AB in the month of November.
Housing
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Construction Period
48.49 per cent, which is majority of homes in Pincher Creek, AB, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk before 1960, where 375 homes were built. In between 1991 to 2000, 125 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
36.36%, which is majority of homes in Pincher Creek, AB, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 520 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 23.57 per cent of dwellings.
Transportation
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81.48%Time Leaving For Work
Majority of commuters in Pincher Creek, AB 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 21.21% of respondents, is from 8:00am to 8:59am. However, 225 of commuters still prefer to leave from 12:00am to 4:59am.
Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 1,210 respondents in Pincher Creek, AB, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 9.43% 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 75 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Pincher Creek, AB have have completed a high school education. With 730 people, it is what most people in Pincher Creek, AB completed. Coming in second, 26.32% of inhabitants say they have not completed any certificate. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 445 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Engineering & related fields with 340 people practicing it in Pincher Creek, AB. Health & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 20.0% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Business, Management & Public Administration, with 200 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. Pincher Creek, AB has 425 people or 29.82% of workers in STEM industries.
Location Of Study
Majority of the population, which is around 89.12% of residents received their schooling from Canada. Another country where most residents received their schooling is United States, making up 70 people. At 2.81 per cent, those who received their education from United Kingdom is the third largest group.
Utilities
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Companies
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Business Size
The industry that dominates Pincher Creek, AB is 1 to 4 employees comprising of 208 businesses or 59.6% of the community's business establishments. Coming second is the 5 to 9 employees industry that makes up 18.91% of the business community.The third largest is the 10 to 19 employees industry, which includes 37 businesses. Meanwhile, 4.58 per cent of businesses are considered to be small business, providing jobs to 1 to 99 employees. Then 3.44 per cent make up the medium-sized businesses that employs 100 to 499 people.