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Magrath
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 1,993 |
| Population 2003* | 1,993 |
| Population 2002* | 1,993 |
| Population 2001** | 1,995 |
| Population 2000* | 1,867 |
| Population 1996** | 1,867 |
| Population 1991** | 1,743 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 6.64% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 6.32% |
| * Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs ** Source: Statistics Canada 1991, 1996, & 2001 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 | 70 | 65 | 135 | 55 | 90 | 145 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 200 | 200 | 400 | 195 | 205 | 400 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 85 | 110 | 195 | 105 | 100 | 205 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 60 | 50 | 110 | 60 | 45 | 105 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 95 | 80 | 175 | 85 | 95 | 180 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 115 | 120 | 235 | 110 | 135 | 245 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 85 | 100 | 185 | 120 | 120 | 240 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 70 | 75 | 145 | 70 | 80 | 150 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 70 | 70 | 140 | 80 | 65 | 145 |
| Age 75 and older | 65 | 90 | 155 | 70 | 120 | 190 |
| Total All Persons | 900 | 970 | 1,870 | 955 | 1,035 | 1,990 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Magrath Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 265 | 22.46% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 145 | 12.29% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 415 | 35.17% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 115 | 9.75% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 25 | 2.12% | ||
| People with university degree | 210 | 17.80% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 1,180 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Magrath Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 30 | 5.66% | 70 | 10.85% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 110 | 20.75% | 110 | 17.05% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 90 | 16.98% | 90 | 13.95% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 100 | 18.87% | 115 | 17.83% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 10 | 1.89% | 20 | 3.10% |
| Fine and applied arts | 60 | 11.32% | 35 | 5.43% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 100 | 18.87% | 160 | 24.81% |
| Humanities and related fields | 10 | 1.89% | 25 | 3.88% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 25 | 3.88% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 30 | 5.66% | 25 | 3.88% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 530 | 100.00% | 645 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 285 | 53.77% | 350 | 54.26% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 245 | 46.23% | 295 | 45.74% |
| 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 | 785 | 880 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 505 | 515 |
| Total population 15 and over | 1,290 | 1,395 |
| Employed, both sexes | 750 | 820 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 35 | 55 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 60.00% | 63.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 4.00% | 6.00% |
| 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 | 60 | 7.64% | 95 | 11.11% |
| Mining | 0 | 0.00% | 15 | 1.75% |
| Manufacturing | 70 | 8.92% | 65 | 7.60% |
| Construction | 35 | 4.46% | 50 | 5.85% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 35 | 4.46% | 25 | 2.92% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 140 | 17.83% | 120 | 14.04% |
| Finance | 40 | 5.10% | 35 | 4.09% |
| Business & Community Services | 320 | 40.76% | 410 | 47.95% |
| Public Administration | 30 | 3.82% | 25 | 2.92% |
| Total All Industries | 785 | 100.00% | 855 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Magrath Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 70 | 8.97% | 75 | 8.77% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 120 | 15.38% | 75 | 8.77% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 15 | 1.92% | 45 | 5.26% |
| Health occupations | 70 | 8.97% | 95 | 11.11% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 75 | 9.62% | 90 | 10.53% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 10 | 1.28% | 40 | 4.68% |
| Sales and service occupations | 200 | 25.64% | 130 | 15.20% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 105 | 13.46% | 125 | 14.62% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 95 | 12.18% | 120 | 14.04% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 30 | 3.85% | 55 | 6.43% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 10 | 1.28% | 25 | 2.92% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 780 | 100.00% | 855 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 340 | 43.59% | 360 | 42.11% |
| Males - All Occupations | 440 | 56.41% | 500 | 58.48% |
| 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 | 45 | 10.59% | 60 | 13.64% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 185 | 43.53% | 90 | 20.45% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 80 | 18.82% | 210 | 47.73% |
| $60,000 and over | 115 | 27.06% | 80 | 18.18% |
| Total number of families | 425 | 100.00% | 440 | 100.00% |
| Average family income | $49,250 | $52,550 | ||
| Median family income | $38,439 | $45,662 | ||
| 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 | 110 | 19.47% | 105 | 17.07% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 245 | 43.36% | 155 | 25.20% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 85 | 15.04% | 215 | 34.96% |
| $60,000 and over | 35 | 6.19% | 145 | 23.58% |
| Total number of households | 565 | 100.00% | 615 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $43,993 | $47,960 | ||
| Median household income | $33,396 | $44,060 | ||
| 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 | $5,596,325 | 37.22% | $7,113,381 | 37.62% |
| Clothing | $1,020,525 | 6.79% | $1,244,808 | 6.58% |
| Education and Reading materials | $307,780 | 2.05% | $435,155 | 2.30% |
| Health and Personal care | $941,170 | 6.26% | $1,320,646 | 6.98% |
| Hshld. operationas and furnishings | $1,648,120 | 10.96% | $2,091,081 | 11.06% |
| Recreation | $1,199,645 | 7.98% | $1,629,846 | 8.62% |
| Transportation | $3,098,770 | 20.61% | $3,464,727 | 18.32% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,220,220 | 8.11% | $1,609,511 | 8.51% |
| Total Current Consumption | $15,037,375 | 100.00% | $18,909,155 | 100.00% |
| Total # of Households | 515 | 566 | ||
| Average Consumption per Household | $29,199 | $33,408 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding). | ||||
Magrath Family Expenditures (1996)
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $50,000 | $245,000 | $219,000 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $0 | $476,000 | $350,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $53,000 | $39,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $1,813,000 | $1,827,000 | $1,289,000 | $1,454,000 | $2,017,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $1,863,000 | $2,601,000 | $1,897,000 | $1,459,000 | $2,017,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 15 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 2000-2004 Building Permits (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
Total Housing Starts
Value of Building Permits
Dwellings
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total | |
| Apartments | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 3.23% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 20 | 3.54% | 15 | 2.42% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 15 | 2.65% | 30 | 4.84% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 10 | 1.77% | 15 | 2.42% | |
| Single-detached house | 525 | 92.92% | 545 | 87.90% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 565 | 100.00% | 620 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 480 | 84.96% | 520 | 83.87% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 85 | 15.04% | 95 | 15.32% | |
| 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 | 205 | 33.88% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 75 | 12.40% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 30 | 4.96% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 115 | 19.01% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 90 | 14.88% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 90 | 14.88% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 605 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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