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Westlock County
Area Overview
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2008* | 6,910 |
| Population 2007* | 6,910 |
| Population 2006* | 6,859 |
| Population 2005* | 6,859 |
| Population 2004* | 6,859 |
| Population 2001** | 6,855 |
| Population 1996** | 6,958 |
| Population 1991** | 6,994 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | -0.52% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | -1.50% |
| Population % change 2001-2006 | 0.06% |
| * Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs ** Source: Statistics Canada Census |
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Total Population 1991-2001
| Population by Age and Gender | 1996 Male |
1996 Female |
1996 Total |
2001 Male |
2001 Female |
2001 Total |
| Age 0 - 4 | 240 | 230 | 470 | 225 | 215 | 440 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 620 | 545 | 1,165 | 605 | 545 | 1,150 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 300 | 255 | 555 | 315 | 225 | 540 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 230 | 155 | 385 | 175 | 150 | 325 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 405 | 400 | 805 | 355 | 320 | 675 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 545 | 525 | 1,070 | 520 | 530 | 1,050 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 500 | 490 | 990 | 530 | 515 | 1,045 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 400 | 345 | 745 | 440 | 375 | 815 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 315 | 215 | 530 | 310 | 240 | 550 |
| Age 75 and older | 130 | 95 | 225 | 165 | 110 | 275 |
| Total All Persons | 3,695 | 3,265 | 6,960 | 3,635 | 3,225 | 6,860 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Westlock County Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 2,125 | 44.88% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 690 | 14.57% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 1,220 | 25.77% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 420 | 8.87% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 70 | 1.48% | ||
| People with university degree | 210 | 4.44% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 4,735 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Westlock County Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 235 | 14.92% | 185 | 12.33% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 180 | 11.43% | 215 | 14.33% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 160 | 10.16% | 170 | 11.33% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 565 | 35.87% | 550 | 36.67% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 10 | 0.63% | 10 | 0.67% |
| Fine and applied arts | 105 | 6.67% | 65 | 4.33% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 205 | 13.02% | 220 | 14.67% |
| Humanities and related fields | 25 | 1.59% | 30 | 2.00% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 0.67% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 65 | 4.13% | 60 | 4.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 1,575 | 100.00% | 1,500 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 715 | 45.40% | 715 | 47.67% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 860 | 54.60% | 785 | 52.33% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Labour Force
| Labour force by activity | 1996 | 2001 |
| In the labour force, both sexes | 3,975 | 3,965 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 1,350 | 1,290 |
| Total population 15 and over | 5,325 | 5,255 |
| Employed, both sexes | 3,725 | 3,790 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 255 | 175 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 75.00% | 76.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 6.00% | 4.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||
| Labour Force by Industry Division | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total |
| Agriculture | 1,445 | 36.68% | 1,485 | 37.45% |
| Mining | 160 | 4.06% | 170 | 4.29% |
| Manufacturing | 205 | 5.20% | 135 | 3.40% |
| Construction | 300 | 7.61% | 260 | 6.56% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 180 | 4.57% | 195 | 4.92% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 570 | 14.47% | 565 | 14.25% |
| Finance | 75 | 1.90% | 50 | 1.26% |
| Business & Community Services | 800 | 20.30% | 1,015 | 25.60% |
| Public Administration | 100 | 2.54% | 95 | 2.40% |
| Total All Industries | 3,940 | 100.00% | 3,965 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Westlock County Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 205 | 5.20% | 205 | 5.17% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 400 | 10.15% | 335 | 8.45% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 45 | 1.14% | 50 | 1.26% |
| Health occupations | 150 | 3.81% | 155 | 3.91% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 140 | 3.55% | 140 | 3.53% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 20 | 0.51% | 40 | 1.01% |
| Sales and service occupations | 640 | 16.24% | 660 | 16.65% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 710 | 18.02% | 705 | 17.78% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 1,425 | 36.17% | 1,590 | 40.10% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 215 | 5.46% | 90 | 2.27% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 30 | 0.76% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 3,940 | 100.00% | 3,965 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 1,615 | 40.99% | 1,570 | 39.60% |
| Males - All Occupations | 2,325 | 59.01% | 2,395 | 60.40% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Income
| Family Income (Number of Families) | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| less than $19,999 | 220 | 12.02% | 255 | 15.00% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 675 | 36.89% | 690 | 40.59% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 440 | 24.04% | 450 | 26.47% |
| $60,000 and over | 495 | 27.05% | 405 | 23.82% |
| Total number of families | 1,830 | 100.00% | 1,800 | 105.88% |
| Average family income | $47,361 | $50,270 | ||
| Median family income | $40,455 | $43,312 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
| Household Income (Number of Households) | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| less than $19,999 | 540 | 22.55% | 410 | 17.12% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 805 | 33.61% | 840 | 35.07% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 535 | 22.34% | 485 | 20.25% |
| $60,000 and over | 190 | 7.93% | 670 | 27.97% |
| Total number of households | 2,395 | 100.00% | 2,395 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $42,211 | $49,790 | ||
| Median household income | $35,441 | $39,003 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Family Expenditure
| Expenditure Category | 1992 | % of total | 1996 | % of total |
| Food and Shelter | $24,126,075 | 37.56% | $29,337,247 | 35.55% |
| Clothing | $4,324,950 | 6.73% | $4,994,366 | 6.05% |
| Education and Reading materials | $1,274,960 | 1.98% | $1,697,689 | 2.06% |
| Health and Personal care | $4,074,630 | 6.34% | $5,520,521 | 6.69% |
| Hshld. operations and furnishings | $7,022,225 | 10.93% | $10,164,431 | 12.32% |
| Recreation | $4,946,265 | 7.70% | $6,639,247 | 8.05% |
| Transportation | $13,256,900 | 20.64% | $16,112,748 | 19.53% |
| Miscellaneous | $5,187,450 | 8.08% | $8,054,350 | 9.76% |
| Total Current Consumption | $64,237,950 | 100.00% | $82,520,599 | 100.00% |
| Total # of Households | 2,315 | 2,396 | ||
| Average Consumption per Household | $27,749 | $34,441 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding). | ||||
Westlock County Family Expenditures (1996)
Dwellings
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total | |
| Apartments | 10 | 0.42% | 5 | 0.21% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 10 | 0.42% | 5 | 0.21% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 330 | 13.75% | 265 | 11.06% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 0.42% | |
| Single-detached house | 2,045 | 85.21% | 2,110 | 88.10% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 2,400 | 100.00% | 2,395 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 2,025 | 84.38% | 2,150 | 89.77% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 370 | 15.42% | 245 | 10.23% | |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
| Private Dwellings by Period of Construction | # of Dwellings | % of total | |||
| Period of construction, before 1946 | 340 | 14.23% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 415 | 17.36% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 280 | 11.72% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 680 | 28.45% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 415 | 17.36% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 260 | 10.88% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 2,390 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Farming
Westlock County Total Farm Area : 1,025 acres
| Farms by Total Farm Area (2001) | # of Farms | % of total |
| Farms - Under 129 acres | 107 | 10.47% |
| Farms - 130 to 239 acres | 227 | 22.21% |
| Farms - 240 to 559 acres | 286 | 27.98% |
| Farms - 560 to 759 acres | 115 | 11.25% |
| Farms - 760 to 1,119 acres | 123 | 12.04% |
| Farms - 1,120 to 1,599 acres | 79 | 7.73% |
| Farms - 1,600 to 2,239 acres | 50 | 4.89% |
| Farms - 2,240 acres and over | 35 | 3.42% |
| Total number of farms reporting | 1,022 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||
# of Farms by Total Farm Area
| Farms by Total Gross Farm Receipts - 2001 | # of Farms | % of total |
| Farms gross farm receipts - under $9,999 | 171 | 16.73% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $10,000 to $49,999 | 330 | 32.29% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $50,000 to $99,999 | 190 | 18.59% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $100,000 to $249,999 | 193 | 18.88% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $250,000 to $499,999 | 79 | 7.73% |
| Farms gross farm receipts - $500,000 and over | 59 | 5.77% |
| Total number of farms reporting | 1,022 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||
Total Gross Farm Receipts
Farming, Continued
| Characteristics of Farm Operators | # | % |
| Age - Under 35 years | 185 | 12.09% |
| Age - 35 to 54 years | 760 | 49.67% |
| Age - 55 years and over | 580 | 37.91% |
| Average age of operators | 50 | |
| Number of operators - Female | 470 | 30.72% |
| Number of operators - Male | 1,055 | 68.95% |
| Total number of operators reporting | 1,530 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census of Agriculture(numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||
Age of Farm Operators
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