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Demographics
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Total Population
12,311
Median Household Income
59,648
Total Visible Minorities
255
Median Age
52.5What is the Population of Gravenhurst, ON?
At present, Gravenhurst, ON has a population of 12,311 person. Overall, the average population is growing at an average of 0.84% per year over the past 15 years. In the last two census, its population grew by 256 people, an average growth rate of 0.42% from 2011 to 2016.
What is the Median Age of Gravenhurst, ON?
Gravenhurst, ON has a median age of 52 years old.
Age
61.08 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 11.47 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 4,480 people are expected to retire in the coming years.
Gender
Overall, there is no significant difference between the numbers of men and women. The 50 to 54 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 135 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 55 to 59 years old, comprising 8.99 per cent of the population.
Marital Status
Majority of the population are married, making up 47.59 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Gravenhurst, 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 55.29 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 180 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 2.35% of the total Aboriginal population in Gravenhurst, ON.
Household Income
With a population at 12,311 people, most inhabitants at Gravenhurst, 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 $59,648 per year.
Knowledge Of Official Language
Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 95.57 per cent of the population.
Median Household Income
In Gravenhurst, ON, the median household income is $59,648 per year. The median household income in Gravenhurst, ON is lower than the national household median income in 2015.
Period Of Immigration
The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 585 people surveyed called Canada their new home.
Visible Minority
The largest visible minority population are that of the Chinese, making up 27.45 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Filipino, making up 65 people.Following Filipino is South Asian that is 13.73 per cent of the visible minority population.
Labour Force
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Unemployment Rate
Overall, the average unemployment rate of Gravenhurst, ON is growing at an average of 5.61% per year over the past 15years.In the last two census, its unemployment rate grew by 1 per cent, an average growth rate of 2.74% 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 Gravenhurst, ON is dwindling at an average of -0.14% per year over the past 15 years.In the last census, its population declined by 2 people, an average rate of decline of 0.85% from 2011 to 2016.
Employment Rate
Overall, the average employment rate of Gravenhurst, ON is dwindling at an average of -0.43% per year over the past 15 years.In the last census, its employment rate declined by 2 per cent, an average rate of decline of 1.07% 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 111 mm. This is 13.44% of the annual rain experienced in Gravenhurst, ON. The month of May is also rainy with an average rainfall of 101.8 mm. Following May is October, when 100.4 mm is the average rainfall.
Average Snowfall
Wrap up in layers in the month of December when snow builds up tp an average of 91.1 centimetres. This is 26.94% of the annual snowfall experienced in Gravenhurst, ON. The month of Janurary is also snowy with an average snowfall of 87.2 cm. Following Janurary is February, when 57.6 cm is the average snowfall.
Average Temperature
It is coldest in Gravenhurst, ON in January when temperature drops to -15.8 °C and warmest in the month of July when it hits 24.8 °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 12.8 °C in the same month in 2016. Temperatures are most stable in Gravenhurst, ON in the month of November.
Housing
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Construction Period
30.34 per cent, which is majority of homes in Gravenhurst, ON, were constructed between 1961 to 1980. Building and home construction was also brisk before 1960, where 1,440 homes were built. In between 1981 to 1990, 715 of homes were built too.
Dwellings By Bedroom
41.54%, which is majority of homes in Gravenhurst, ON, have three bedrooms. Homes with two bedrooms are also very popular, with 1,430 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are 4 or more bedrooms representing 18.32 per cent of dwellings.
Transportation
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84.19%Time Leaving For Work
Majority of commuters in Gravenhurst, ON 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 20.6% of respondents, is from 8:00am to 8:59am. However, 820 of commuters still prefer to leave from 6:00am to 6:59am.
Transportation Mode
Majority of commuters, around 3,780 respondents in Gravenhurst, ON, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 8.02% of respondents say that they prefer driving alone in a private car, truck, or van. The third most popular means of transportation is walking with 255 commuters preferring it.
Education
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Education
Most people in Gravenhurst, ON have have completed a high school education. With 2,880 people, it is what most people in Gravenhurst, ON completed. Coming in second, 26.24% of inhabitants say they have not completed any certificate. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 1,305 people responding.
Field Of Study
Most are in Engineering & related fields with 1,000 people practicing it in Gravenhurst, ON. Business, Management & Public Administration is another popular field of expertise, as 18.3% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Health & related fields, with 805 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. Gravenhurst, ON has 1,180 people or 24.82% of workers in STEM industries.
Location Of Study
Majority of the population, which is around 93.5% of residents received their schooling from Canada. Another country where most residents received their schooling is another country not listed here, making up 120 people. At 2.1 per cent, those who received their education from United States is the third largest group.
Utilities
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Companies
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Business Size
The industry that dominates Gravenhurst, ON is 1 to 4 employees comprising of 237 businesses or 54.48% of the community's business establishments. Coming second is the 5 to 9 employees industry that makes up 19.77% of the business community.The third largest is the 10 to 19 employees industry, which includes 63 businesses. Meanwhile, 3.45 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.