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Milk River
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 879 |
| Population 2003* | 879 |
| Population 2002* | 879 |
| Population 2001** | 880 |
| Population 2000* | 929 |
| Population 1996** | 929 |
| Population 1991** | 926 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 0.32% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | -5.69% |
| * 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 | 35 | 30 | 65 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 80 | 65 | 145 | 60 | 45 | 105 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 55 | 60 | 115 | 40 | 35 | 75 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 60 | 60 | 120 | 55 | 65 | 120 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 40 | 35 | 75 | 45 | 55 | 100 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 40 | 40 | 80 | 45 | 35 | 80 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 40 | 55 | 95 | 50 | 45 | 95 |
| Age 75 and older | 65 | 80 | 145 | 55 | 90 | 145 |
| Total All Persons | 465 | 465 | 930 | 430 | 450 | 880 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Milk River Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 185 | 30.33% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 130 | 21.31% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 185 | 30.33% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 60 | 9.84% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 10 | 1.64% | ||
| People with university degree | 45 | 7.38% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 610 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Milk River Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 20 | 8.33% | 20 | 8.33% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 50 | 20.83% | 60 | 25.00% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 20 | 8.33% | 10 | 4.17% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 60 | 25.00% | 65 | 27.08% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 4.17% |
| Fine and applied arts | 25 | 10.42% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 20 | 8.33% | 35 | 14.58% |
| Humanities and related fields | 10 | 4.17% | 15 | 6.25% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 10 | 4.17% | 15 | 6.25% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 240 | 100.00% | 240 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 120 | 50.00% | 140 | 58.33% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 120 | 50.00% | 100 | 41.67% |
| 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 | 415 | 405 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 265 | 260 |
| Total population 15 and over | 680 | 665 |
| Employed, both sexes | 405 | 405 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 10 | 0 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 61.00% | 61.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 2.00% | 0.00% |
| 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 | 80 | 19.28% | 55 | 13.41% |
| Mining | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 2.44% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 2.44% |
| Construction | 30 | 7.23% | 40 | 9.76% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 45 | 10.84% | 20 | 4.88% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 70 | 16.87% | 90 | 21.95% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 2.44% |
| Business & Community Services | 125 | 30.12% | 135 | 32.93% |
| Public Administration | 15 | 3.61% | 35 | 8.54% |
| Total All Industries | 415 | 100.00% | 410 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Milk River Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 30 | 7.32% | 40 | 9.76% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 85 | 20.73% | 95 | 23.17% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health occupations | 30 | 7.32% | 35 | 8.54% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 25 | 6.10% | 20 | 4.88% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 10 | 2.44% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 90 | 21.95% | 75 | 18.29% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 80 | 19.51% | 65 | 15.85% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 55 | 13.41% | 75 | 18.29% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 10 | 2.44% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 410 | 100.00% | 410 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 200 | 48.78% | 175 | 42.68% |
| Males - All Occupations | 210 | 51.22% | 230 | 56.10% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 20 | 9.76% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 55 | 27.50% | 70 | 34.15% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 90 | 45.00% | 70 | 34.15% |
| $60,000 and over | 55 | 27.50% | 65 | 31.71% |
| Total number of families | 200 | 100.00% | 225 | 109.76% |
| Average family income | $64,104 | $63,334 | ||
| Median family income | $47,433 | $47,130 | ||
| 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 | 85 | 22.37% | 60 | 16.90% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 115 | 30.26% | 115 | 32.39% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 120 | 31.58% | 75 | 21.13% |
| $60,000 and over | 10 | 2.63% | 110 | 30.99% |
| Total number of households | 380 | 100.00% | 355 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $46,746 | $53,064 | ||
| Median household income | $38,705 | $38,396 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Building Permits
| Total Building Permit Values | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Building Permits Value, Commercial | $20,000 | $0 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $65,000 | $92,000 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $15,000 | $350,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $138,000 | $79,000 | $282,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $223,000 | $186,000 | $717,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Housing Starts | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 15 | 3.95% | 10 | 2.82% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 35 | 9.21% | 30 | 8.45% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 20 | 5.26% | 15 | 4.23% | |
| Single-detached house | 305 | 80.26% | 295 | 83.10% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 380 | 100.00% | 355 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 285 | 75.00% | 295 | 83.10% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 95 | 25.00% | 60 | 16.90% | |
| 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 | 65 | 18.57% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 90 | 25.71% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 30 | 8.57% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 80 | 22.86% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 60 | 17.14% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 25 | 7.14% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 350 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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