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Irma
Population
| Total Population | |
| Population 2004* | 435 |
| Population 2003* | 435 |
| Population 2002* | 435 |
| Population 2001** | 435 |
| Population 2000* | 472 |
| Population 1996** | 472 |
| Population 1991** | 442 |
| Population % change 1991-1996 | 6.36% |
| Population % change 1996-2001 | -8.51% |
| * 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 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Age 5 - 14 | 45 | 20 | 65 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| Age 15 - 19 | 20 | 25 | 45 | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Age 20 - 24 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Age 25 - 34 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| Age 35 - 44 | 40 | 30 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Age 45 - 54 | 25 | 35 | 60 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Age 55 - 64 | 20 | 15 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Age 65 - 74 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Age 75 and older | 10 | 25 | 35 | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| Total All Persons | 240 | 230 | 470 | 220 | 220 | 440 |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||||
Irma Population by Age Group (2001)
Education Statistics
| Highest level of schooling for Population 20yrs and older | 2001 | % | ||
| People without high school certificates | 110 | 35.48% | ||
| People with high school certificates | 35 | 11.29% | ||
| People with trades or non-university certificate or diploma | 100 | 32.26% | ||
| People with post-secondary education (not completed) | 35 | 11.29% | ||
| People with university diploma/certificate | 10 | 3.23% | ||
| People with university degree | 20 | 6.45% | ||
| Total Population 20 years and older | 310 | 100.00% | ||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Irma Highest Level of Schooling 2001
| Population with Post Secondary Qualifications | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Agriculture and biological sciences | 20 | 13.79% | 20 | 16.00% |
| Commerce, management and business administration | 10 | 6.90% | 25 | 20.00% |
| Educational, recreational and counseling services | 40 | 27.59% | 10 | 8.00% |
| Engineering and applied science tech. and trades | 30 | 20.69% | 50 | 40.00% |
| Engineering and applied sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Fine and applied arts | 10 | 6.90% | 10 | 8.00% |
| Health professionals, science and technologies | 30 | 20.69% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Humanities and related fields | 25 | 17.24% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Mathematics and physical sciences | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Social sciences and related fields | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other and/or no specialization | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total people with post secondary qualifications | 145 | 100.00% | 125 | 100.00% |
| Females with post-secondary qualifications | 80 | 55.17% | 50 | 40.00% |
| Males with post-secondary qualifications | 65 | 44.83% | 75 | 60.00% |
| 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 | 250 | 230 |
| Not in the labour force, both sexes | 120 | 105 |
| Total population 15 and over | 375 | 330 |
| Employed, both sexes | 245 | 225 |
| Unemployed, both sexes | 10 | 10 |
| Participation rate, both sexes | 66.00% | 70.00% |
| Unemployment rate, both sexes | 4.00% | 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 | 15 | 6.12% | 30 | 13.04% |
| Mining | 10 | 4.08% | 15 | 6.52% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Construction | 20 | 8.16% | 15 | 6.52% |
| Transportation. & Utilities | 30 | 12.24% | 50 | 21.74% |
| Retail and Wholesale | 60 | 24.49% | 35 | 15.22% |
| Finance | 10 | 4.08% | 10 | 4.35% |
| Business & Community Services | 95 | 38.78% | 60 | 26.09% |
| Public Administration | 20 | 8.16% | 10 | 4.35% |
| Total All Industries | 245 | 100.00% | 230 | 100.00% |
| Source: Statistics Canada 1996 & 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | ||||
Irma Labour Force By Industry - 2001
| Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups | 1996 | % | 2001 | % |
| Management occupations | 25 | 10.20% | 35 | 15.22% |
| Business, Finances and administrative occupations | 10 | 4.08% | 35 | 15.22% |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 10 | 4.08% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Health occupations | 10 | 4.08% | 15 | 6.52% |
| Occupations in social science; education; government and religion | 45 | 18.37% | 10 | 4.35% |
| Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and service occupations | 55 | 22.45% | 20 | 8.70% |
| Trades; transport; equipment operators and related occupations | 60 | 24.49% | 65 | 28.26% |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 25 | 10.20% | 45 | 19.57% |
| Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities | 10 | 4.08% | 10 | 4.35% |
| Occupations not elsewhere classified | 10 | 4.08% | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total - All Occupations (major groups) | 245 | 100.00% | 230 | 100.00% |
| Females - All Occupations | 95 | 38.78% | 85 | 36.96% |
| Males - All Occupations | 150 | 61.22% | 145 | 63.04% |
| 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 | 10 | 8.70% | 20 | 19.05% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 25 | 21.74% | 40 | 38.10% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 50 | 43.48% | 35 | 33.33% |
| $60,000 and over | 30 | 26.09% | 10 | 9.52% |
| Total number of families | 115 | 100.00% | 105 | 100.00% |
| Average family income | $50,900 | $51,498 | ||
| Median family income | $44,318 | $47,548 | ||
| 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 | 40 | 21.05% | 40 | 21.62% |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | 50 | 26.32% | 55 | 29.73% |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | 75 | 39.47% | 40 | 21.62% |
| $60,000 and over | 0 | 0.00% | 50 | 27.03% |
| Total number of households | 190 | 100.00% | 185 | 100.00% |
| Average household income | $43,644 | $44,341 | ||
| Median household income | $41,190 | $34,128 | ||
| 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 | $2,000,000 | $0 | $85,000 | $60,000 | $505,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Industrial | $1,500,000 | $100,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Institutional | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Building Permits Value, Residential | $121,000 | $457,000 | $151,000 | $290,000 | $445,000 |
| Building Permits Value, Total | $3,621,000 | $557,000 | $236,000 | $350,000 | $950,000 |
| Total Housing Starts | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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% | 5 | 2.70% | |
| Detached Duplexes | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Movable Dwellings | 35 | 18.92% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Other single attached house | 0 | 0.00% | 0 | 0.00% | |
| Row and semi-detached house | 20 | 10.81% | 5 | 2.70% | |
| Single-detached house | 130 | 70.27% | 170 | 91.89% | |
| Total number of occupied private dwellings | 185 | 100.00% | 185 | 100.00% | |
| Private dwellings, owned | 130 | 70.27% | 155 | 83.78% | |
| Private Dwellings, rented | 55 | 29.73% | 30 | 16.22% | |
| 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 | 35 | 18.92% | |||
| Period of construction, 1946 - 1960 | 35 | 18.92% | |||
| Period of construction, 1961 - 1970 | 25 | 13.51% | |||
| Period of construction, 1971 - 1980 | 35 | 18.92% | |||
| Period of construction, 1981 - 1990 | 45 | 24.32% | |||
| Period of construction, 1991 - 2001 | 10 | 5.41% | |||
| Total number of private dwellings constructed | 185 | 100.00% | |||
| Source: Statistics Canada 2001 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding) | |||||
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