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Elgin County has seen a steady annual population growth of 3.1% over the last decade. |
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With a growing population, a low unemployment rate and an educated community, Elgin County provides an ideal environment for business locations. They invite you to learn more about them and to find out why they truly are… “Progressive by Nature”.
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| Knowledge of Official Languages | Total | Male | Female |
| Total population |
84255 |
41605 |
42650 |
| English only |
79955 |
39670 |
40285 |
| French only | 20 |
10 |
10 |
| English and French | 3520 |
1605 |
1915 |
| Neither English or French | 755 |
320 |
435 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
* Including St. Thomas
Population by Age
Elgin County has seen a steady annual population growth of 3.1% over the last decade (1996 -2006), bringing their population to 49,235 residents, the majority between the ages of 45 and 64.
Elgin County's young, progressive and growing community has long been attractive to families as well as empty-nesters and retirees. The population is dispersed throughout the County, with residents enjoying the agrarian lifestyle in towns, villages and the picturesque countryside of the area.
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
| Total of all ages | 49235 |
24555 |
24680 |
| 65+ years | 6605 |
2990 |
3615 |
| 45-64 years | 13440 |
6765 |
6675 |
| 25-44 years | 12205 |
6160 |
6045 |
| 15-24 years | 6800 |
3515 |
3285 |
| >15 years | 10185 |
5125 |
5060 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
* Not including St. Thomas
Population by Education
How many citizens in Elgin County have their diploma versus their degree?
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
| No certificate, or diploma or degree | 12620 |
6730 |
5890 |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 10530 |
5090 |
5440 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 3780 |
2500 |
1280 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 7465 |
3155 |
4310 |
| University certificate or diploma below the Bachelor level | 630 |
335 |
295 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 3250 |
1445 |
1805 |
Income
| 2005 Household Income | Totals |
| Median income, all private households | $57839 |
| Median income, couple households with children | $81740 |
| Median income, couple households without children | $63562 |
| Median income, one person households | $27238 |
| Median income, other household types | $47997 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
* Including St. Thomas
| 2005 Income | Totals | Male | Female |
| Median income-15 years and older | $27172 |
$35870 |
$20797 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
* Including St. Thomas
Labour Force Characteristics
Elgin County enjoys a balanced economy, with employment spanning across a broad range of industry and business sectors. Our residents are well-educated often attaining post-secondary education including university, college and trades training.
Largest Employment Sectors
The largest portion of Elgin County's workforce is employed in the manufacturing sector, followed by agriculture and retail, but many are in skilled professions including :
- Trades and equipment operators
- Healthcare services
- Business and finance
- Sales and service
Elgin County is proud that they have a low local unemployment rate of just 4.5% for workers 25 years and older, compared with the provincial average of 5%.
Employment will continue to grow as Elgin County welcomes new transportation and warehousing operations, construction companies, accommodations, and food services to the area.
St. Thomas and London are a short commute away, providing further employment opportunities to County residents.
| Labour Force Activity | Total | Male | Female |
| Total population 15 yrs and over | 9730 |
5480 |
4250 |
| In the labour force | 7640 |
4945 |
2695 |
| Employed | 7535 |
4935 |
2600 |
| Unemployed | 95 |
10 |
85 |
| Not in the labour force | 2090 |
530 |
1560 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
* Not including St. Thomas
| Labour Force Rates | Total | Male | Female |
| Participation rate | 67.9 |
74.8 |
61.1 |
| Employment rate | 64.2 |
71.1 |
57.4 |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5 |
4.9 |
6.1 |
Labour Force by Industry Sectors
Find out how many Elgin County residents are working in various sectors.
| Industry Sectors | Total |
| Public administration | 450 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 730 |
| Accommodation and food services | 865 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 320 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1360 |
| Educational services | 775 |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services |
380 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 435 |
| Real estate, rental and leasing | 110 |
| Finance and insurance | 195 |
| Information and cultural industries | 140 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 740 |
| Retail trade | 1345 |
| Wholesale trade | 435 |
| Manufacturing | 4490 |
| Construction | 410 |
| Utilities | 45 |
| Mining, oil and gas extraction | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2685 |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006
* Not including St. Thomas
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