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Demographics
View the Demographics tab for information such as Population, Age and more. Data is populated from census, state, provincial and municipal sources, along with third-party projections.
Total Population
68,423
Median Household Income
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Total Visible Minorities
1,715
Median Age
N/AWhat is the Population of Bruce County, ON?
At present, Bruce County, ON has a population of 68,423 people. Overall, the average population is growing at an average of 0.19% per year over the past 20 years. In the last two census, its population grew by 2,045 people, an average growth rate of 0.62% from 2011 to 2016.
Age
60.6 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 15.8 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 22,045 people are expected to retire in the coming years.
Gender
Overall, women outnumber men by 885 people. The 15 to 19 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 130 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 60 to 64 years old, comprising 8.76 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 55.29 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Bruce County, ON 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 77.83 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 685 people, the second largest Aboriginal population is the Metis.
Household Income
With a population at 68,147 people, most inhabitants at Bruce County, ON 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 $70,336 per year.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the South Asian, making up 37.9 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Black, making up 315 people.Following Black is Chinese that is 14.58 per cent of the visible minority population.
Labour Force
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Labour Force Industry
The industry that hires the most from Bruce County, ON's workforce is Utilities hiring 4530 people or 13.62% of the community's workforce. This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in: operating electric, gas and water utilities. These establishments generate, transmit, control and distribute electric power; distribute natural gas; treat and distribute water; operate sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities; and provide related services, generally through a permanent infrastructure of lines, pipes and treatment and processing facilities. The second largest is the Retail Trade industry that hired 11.21% of locals. The third largest is the Health Care and Social Assistance industry, whose 3635 employees are from Bruce County, ON.
Labour Force Occupation
Most of Bruce County, ON's workforce is working in Sales and service with 7430 people or 22.35% of the community's workforce. This category contains retail and wholesale sales occupations and customer and personal service occupations related to a wide range of industries, such as accommodation and food services, travel, tourism and cleaning services. Sales and service occupations can be linked, for the most part, to formal post-secondary or occupation-specific training programs. Others are characterized by periods of formal on-the-job training. Apprenticeship training is available for some specialized service occupations. Progression from sales and service occupations to positions of increased responsibility, or supervision, usually requires occupational experience and may require completion of related training programs. The second largest is those in Trades, transport and equipment operators, comprising 18.17% of locals. The third largest group are those in Management, whose 4140 employees are from Bruce County, ON.
Unemployment Rate
Overall, the average unemployment rate of Bruce County, ON is growing at an average of 1.85% per year over the past 15years.In the last census, its unemployment rate declined by 1 per cent, an average rate of decline of 3.08% 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 Bruce County, ON is dwindling at an average of -0.45% per year over the past 15 years.In the last census, its population declined by 1 people, an average rate of decline of 0.61% from 2011 to 2016.
Employment Rate
Overall, the average employment rate of Bruce County, ON is dwindling at an average of -0.84% per year over the past 10 years.In the last census, its employment rate declined by 4 per cent, an average rate of decline of 1.39% 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 September when it rains an average of 109 mm. This is 13.31% of the annual rain experienced in Bruce County, ON. The month of August is also rainy with an average rainfall of 95.0 mm. Following August is October, when 88.2 mm is the average rainfall.
Average Snowfall
Wrap up in layers in the month of Janurary when snow builds up tp an average of 82.6 centimetres. This is 30.42% of the annual snowfall experienced in Bruce County, ON. The month of December is also snowy with an average snowfall of 67.9 cm. Following December is February, when 51.8 cm is the average snowfall.
Average Sunshine
Sunscreens are most handy in the month of July when the sun shines an average of 300 hours. This is 15.21% of the annual sunshine experienced in Bruce County, ON. The month of June is also sunny with an average sunshine of 265 hours. Following June is August, when 259.5 hours is the average number of sun hours.
Average Temperature
It is coldest in Bruce County, ON in January when temperature drops to -11.0 °C and warmest in the month of July when it hits 26.1 °C. It will be a good idea to always check temperatures and the weather around June when temperatures are more fickle that it changed by 13.1 °C in the same month in 2016. Temperatures are most stable in Bruce County, ON in the month of December.
Housing
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Construction Period
33.48 per cent, which is majority of homes in Bruce County, ON, were constructed before 1960. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1961 to 1980, where 8,460 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 3,690 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
43.7%, which is majority of homes in Bruce County, ON, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 8,305 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 19.65 per cent of dwellings.
Home Ownership
81.66% of people in Bruce County, ON are home owners while the remaining are renters.
Transportation
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86.01%Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 23,635 respondents in Bruce County, ON, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 5.97% 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 1,635 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Bruce County, ON have have completed a high school education. With 14,885 people, it is what most people in Bruce County, ON completed. Coming in second, 26.24% of inhabitants say they have completed college education. The third largest group are people who have not completed any certificate, with 11,080 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Engineering & related fields with 8,830 people practicing it in Bruce County, ON. Health & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 16.29% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Business, Management & Public Administration, with 4,600 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. Bruce County, ON has 10,360 people or 34.52% of workers in STEM industries.
Utilities
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Companies
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The industry that dominates Bruce County, ON is 1 to 4 employees comprising of 1,183 businesses or 56.9% of the community's business establishments. Coming second is the 5 to 9 employees industry that makes up 19.87% of the business community.The third largest is the 10 to 19 employees industry, which includes 273 businesses. Meanwhile, 0.72 per cent of businesses are considered to be small business, providing jobs to 1 to 99 employees. Then 0.63 per cent make up the medium-sized businesses that employs 100 to 499 people. 8 large companies, those employing more than 500 people, are situated in Bruce County, ON.