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Demographics

View the Demographics tab for information such as Population, Median Age and more. Data is populated from census, state, provincial and municipal sources, along with third-party projections.

Total Population

9,465

Median Household Income

76,300

Total Visible Minorities

95

Median Age

50.5

What is the Population of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON?

At present, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON has a population of 9,465 people. Overall, the average population is growing at an average of 0.29% per year over the past 15 years. In the last two census, its population grew by 188 people, an average growth rate of 0.41% from 2011 to 2016.

What is the Median Age of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON?

Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON has a median age of 50 years old.

Age

62.98 per cent are part of its working-age population, or those between the ages 15 to 64 years old, while 13.96 per cent make up the younger population that will also be part of the labour force in two decades or less. At the present, 3,085 people are expected to retire in the coming years.

Gender

Overall, there is no significant difference between the numbers of men and women. The 20 to 24 years old age cohort exhibits the largest discrepancy with a difference of 80 people between the sexes. Furthermore, majority of the population is between the ages 60 to 64 years old, comprising 9.57 per cent of the population.

Marital Status

Majority of the population are married, making up 56.48 per cent of the population. Having a predominantly married population is highy beneficial to Leeds and the Thousand Islands, 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 58.06 per cent of the total aboriginal population. At 120 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 3.23% of the total Aboriginal population in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON.

Household Income

With a population at 9,465 people, most inhabitants at Leeds and the Thousand Islands, 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 $76,300 per year.

Knowledge Of Official Language

Majority of the population speaks English only, making up 92.02 per cent of the population.

Median Household Income

In Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON, the median household income is $76,300 per year. The median household income in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON is greater than the national household median income in 2015.

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 440 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Visible Minority

The largest visible minority population are that of the Black, making up 31.58 per cent of the total visible minority population. The second largest group are the Chinese, making up 20 people.Following Chinese is South Asian that is 21.05 per cent of the visible minority population.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

4,985

Employment
Rate

58.1%

Participation
Rate

63.2%

Unemployment
Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

Overall, the average unemployment rate of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON is growing at an average of 1.74% per year over the past 15years.In the last two census, its unemployment rate grew by 2 per cent, an average growth rate of 7.72% 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 Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON is dwindling at an average of -0.12% per year over the past 15 years.In the last census, its population declined by 3 people, an average rate of decline of 0.94% from 2011 to 2016.

Employment Rate

Overall, the average employment rate of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON is dwindling at an average of -0.2% per year over the past 15 years.In the last census, its employment rate declined by 4 per cent, an average rate of decline of 1.38% 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

View the Quality of Life tab for information such as Average Rainfall, Average Snowfall and more. Data is populated from census, state, provincial and municipal sources, along with third-party projections.

Average Yearly
Rainfall(mm)

816

Average Yearly
Snowfall(cm)

156

Highest Temperature
(Celsius)

26

Lowest Temperature
(Celsius)

-13

Average Rainfall

Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of September when it rains an average of 102 mm. This is 12.57% of the annual rain experienced in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON. The month of August is also rainy with an average rainfall of 89.1 mm. Following August is October, when 86.5 mm is the average rainfall.

Average Snowfall

Wrap up in layers in the month of Janurary when snow builds up tp an average of 39.7 centimetres. This is 25.38% of the annual snowfall experienced in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON. The month of February is also snowy with an average snowfall of 35.6 cm. Following February is December, when 33.8 cm is the average snowfall.

Average Temperature

It is coldest in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON in January when temperature drops to -13.3 °C and warmest in the month of July when it hits 26.3 °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 11.2 °C in the same month in 2016. Temperatures are most stable in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON in the month of November.

Housing

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Construction Period

32.17 per cent, which is majority of homes in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON, were constructed before 1960. Building and home construction was also brisk between 1961 to 1980, where 1,125 homes were built. In between 1991 to 2000, 485 of homes were built too.

Dwellings By Bedroom

49.22%, which is majority of homes in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON, have three bedrooms. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms are also very popular, with 1,065 homes built with this number of bedrooms. The third largest category of homes according to number of bedrooms are two bedrooms representing 20.21 per cent of dwellings.

Transportation

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Most Used
Transportation

Vehicle Driver

Busiest Time
On Roads

7:00AM - 7:59AM

Residents Who
Work Locally

645

Vehicle Drivers

90.15%

Time Leaving For Work

Majority of commuters in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, 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 24.01% of respondents, is from 6:00am to 6:59am. However, 715 of commuters still prefer to leave from 8:00am to 8:59am.

Transportation Mode

Majority of commuters, around 3,660 respondents in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON, are carpooling in a private car, truck, or van to go to work. Moreover, 5.3% 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 110 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

Life Sciences

Education

Most people in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON have have completed a high school education. With 2,495 people, it is what most people in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON completed. Coming in second, 19.87% of inhabitants say they have not completed any certificate. The third largest group are people who have completed a university degree, with 1,170 people responding.

Field Of Study

Most are in Engineering & related fields with 905 people practicing it in Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON. Health & related fields is another popular field of expertise, as 18.7% of inhabitants are involved in it. The third group are those who are in Business, Management & Public Administration, with 750 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. Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON has 1,090 people or 25.32% of workers in STEM industries.

Location Of Study

Majority of the population, which is around 93.6% of residents received their schooling from Canada. Another country where most residents received their schooling is United States, making up 120 people. At 1.98 per cent, those who received their education from another country not listed here is the third largest group.

Utilities

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Companies

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Largest Industry
by Business Count

Construction

Smallest Industry
by Business Count

Public Admin

Most Popular
Business Size

1-4 Employees

Least Popular
Business Size

100-199 Employees

Business Size

The industry that dominates Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON is 1 to 4 employees comprising of 122 businesses or 57.55% of the community's business establishments. Coming second is the 5 to 9 employees industry that makes up 21.7% of the business community.The third largest is the 10 to 19 employees industry, which includes 23 businesses. Meanwhile, 7.08 per cent of businesses are considered to be small business, providing jobs to 1 to 99 employees. Then 2.83 per cent make up the medium-sized businesses that employs 100 to 499 people.