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Big Valley
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 340 |
| Population 2003* | 340 |
| Population 2002* | 340 |
| Population 2001** | 340 |
| Population 2000* | 308 |
| Population 1996** | 308 |
| Population 1991** | 303 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 1.62% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | 9.41% |
| * 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 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Age 75 and older | 20 | 20 | 40 | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| Total All Persons | 160 | 145 | 305 | 165 | 170 | 335 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Big Valley Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 135 | 52.94% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 10 | 3.92% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 70 | 27.45% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 30 | 11.76% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| People with university degree | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 255 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Big Valley Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 10 | 13.33% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 0 | 0.00% | 30 | 37.50% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 10 | 13.33% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 40 | 53.33% | 25 | 31.25% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 10 | 13.33% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Humanities and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 12.50% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 75 | 100.00% | 80 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 20 | 26.67% | 45 | 56.25% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 55 | 73.33% | 35 | 43.75% |
| 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 | 130 | 110 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 135 | 155 |
| Total population 15 and over | 265 | 270 |
| Employed, both sexes | 130 | 100 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 0 | 10 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 49.00% | 41.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 0.00% | 9.00% |
| 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 | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 8.70% |
| Mining | 35 | 25.93% | 20 | 17.39% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Construction | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 8.70% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 10 | 7.41% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 25 | 18.52% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Finance | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 8.70% |
| Business & Community Services | 35 | 25.93% | 60 | 52.17% |
| Public Administration | 10 | 7.41% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total All Industries | 135 | 100.00% | 115 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Big Valley Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 20 | 14.81% | 10 | 9.09% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 10 | 9.09% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health occupations | 10 | 7.41% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 15 | 11.11% | 15 | 13.64% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 50 | 37.04% | 35 | 31.82% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 10 | 7.41% | 20 | 18.18% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 15 | 11.11% | 30 | 27.27% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 15 | 11.11% | 10 | 9.09% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 135 | 100.00% | 110 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 60 | 44.44% | 40 | 36.36% |
| Males - All Occupations | 75 | 55.56% | 70 | 63.64% |
| 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% | 40 | 38.10% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 45 | 56.25% | 40 | 38.10% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 10 | 12.50% | 15 | 14.29% |
| $60,000 and over | 25 | 31.25% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total number of families | 80 | 100.00% | 95 | 90.48% |
| Average family income | $50,706 | $32,600 | ||
| Median family income | $37,244 | $24,018 | ||
| 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 | 30 | 21.43% | 65 | 43.33% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 65 | 46.43% | 55 | 36.67% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 20 | 14.29% | 15 | 10.00% |
| $60,000 and over | 15 | 10.71% | 15 | 10.00% |
| Total number of households | 140 | 100.00% | 150 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $42,185 | $35,081 | ||
| Median household income | $33,882 | $23,982 | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Dwellings
| Occupied Private Dwellings by Type | 1996 | % of total | 2001 | % of total | |
| Apartments | 0 | 0.00% | 5 | 3.23% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 25 | 17.86% | 30 | 19.35% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 10 | 7.14% | 5 | 3.23% | |
| Single-detached house | 100 | 71.43% | 115 | 74.19% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 140 | 100.00% | 155 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 100 | 71.43% | 130 | 83.87% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 45 | 32.14% | 20 | 12.90% | |
| 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 | 50 | 33.33% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 50 | 33.33% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 40 | 26.67% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 10 | 6.67% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 150 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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