Woodlands County Economic Indicators 215
Message from the Mayor In my time as Mayor, I have witnessed several recessions, and it certainly says a lot about our community. In 28, while businesses around Alberta faced tough times, many in our community took advantage of the opportunity, and actually grew. How could that happen, and will it happen again now as the world oil market has taken a tumble? What is different about our community is twofold. First, it is diverse; we are not a one industry county. Our diversity between forestry, oil and gas, plus all the support services, will keep our hotels and restaurants busy, property prices high, and still plenty of work for our residents. The other difference we have unique to any part of Alberta, as we have heard from industry leaders, is the Duvernay play just west of us. While oil companies slash spending, budgets stay firm for this field that takes advantage of the still high prices for liquid rich gases. While our council knows how much of the struggle this recession has hit this area, we are here to support our residents and businesses as much as possible, starting with our decision for a zero percent tax increase for 216. Chaos will always have an element of opportunity, and the Woodlands residents and business community will be the strongest in Alberta as we move into 217! Fort McMurray Mayor Jim Rennie Message from the Economic Development Committee Chairman Grande Prairie The Woodlands County Economic Development Committee is committed to enhance our services and act as a resource to our business community. We are focused on working with businesses to promote our county, attract outside investors, and keep local business local. We are also continuing to develop multiple recreational sites around our community. Not only does this enhance and enrich the lifestyle of our residents, but it also attracts visitors to our region, and gives residents enjoyment right in their backyard while supporting our local economy and maintaining the quality of life we are so proud of in Woodlands County. Councillor Chad Merrifield Edmonton Calgary Woodlands County Box 6, #1 Woodlands Lane Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N3 78.778.84 1.888.87.6315 www.woodlands.ab.ca 1
Population Demographics Woodlands County Quick Facts: Population: 4,3 Median Age: 41 Majority of households are families 17 kilometres NW of Edmonton 7,6 square kilometres of land 925 kilometres of roadway Trade area 4,5 Female Male 215 Population by Age 3 25 2 15 1 5-4 5-9 1-14 15-19 2-24 25-29 3-34 35-39 4-44 45-49 5-54 55-59 6-64 65-69 7-74 75-79 8+ 215 Immigrant Population Total Immigrant Population Non-Immigrant Population Born Outside Alberta Non-Immigrant Population Born in Alberta 119 = 4.1% of Total 1,197 = 26% of Total 3,224 = 69.9% of Total 2
Population Demographics Annual Population Comparison 215 Children at Home 5, 4, 3, 3,818 4,158 4,36 4,467 4,612 4 3 2 265 268 281 331 2, 1, 1 21 26 211 214 215-4 5-9 1-14 15-19 Ages in Years Home Languages Other.4% German.5% French.5% English 98.6% 215 Census Family Type Average Children Per Census Family: 1.2 1, 5 1,1 Couple Families 132 Lone Parent 3
Population Demographics 215 Marital Status (15 Years +) Widowed 12 Divorced 176 Separated 76 Single 751 Living Common Law 53 Married 2,21 215 Educational Attainment (15 Years +) University Degree 279 University certificate or diploma below Bachelor College, CGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 154 56 711 High school certificate or equivalent No certificate, diploma or degree 1,18 1,4 2 4 6 8 1, 1,2 1,4 1,6 4
Labour Force Woodlands County Economic Drivers: Oil & Gas Oil and Gas maintenance Forestry Aggregate extraction Agriculture 215 Industry Participation (15 Years +) Based on North American Industry Codes (91) Public Administration (81) Other Services (Except Public) (72) Accommodation and Food Services 73 12 188 (71) Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 35 (62) Health Care and Social Assistance 165 (61) Educational Services 97 (56) Administrative and Support, Waste... 39 (54) Professional, Scientific and Technical... 211 (53) Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 4 (52) Finance and Insurance 28 (48-49) Transportation and Warehousing 293 (44-45) Retail Trade 15 (41) Wholesale Trade 8 (31-33) Manufacturing 198 (23) Construction 382 (22) Utilities 97 (21) Mining, Quarrying and Oil and Gas... 376 (11) Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing And... 268 5
Labour Force Historical Labour Force Comparison 26 214 215 Unemployed 149 122 85 Employed In Labour Force 2,637 2,614 2,43 2,786 2,736 2,52 Total Population 3,617 Over 15 Years 3,47 3,265 Labour Rate Comparison Unemployment Rate Employment Rate Participation Rate 214 3.5% 26 3.4% 78.8% 77.2% 95.5% 96.4% 6
Household Income Disposable income: Total personal income minus personal current taxes. Discretionary income: Disposable income (after-tax income) minus all payments that are necessary to meet current bills, such as rent or mortgage, utilities, insurance, medical, transportation, property maintenance, child support, food and sundries, etc. Average Household Income Analysis 215 Average Household Income Based on Current Year $ vs. Constant Year $ 15, 1, 5, $122,793 Average Household Income $71,293 Disposable Income per Household $53,12 Discretionary Income per Household 16% 14% 12% 14% 16% 12% 12% 1% Projected Household Income Based on Current Year $ vs Constant $ 8% 6% 4% 4% $2, $15, $1, $5, $97,97 29 215 $129,784 $142,247 $176,164 $151,28 218 22 225 2% % $ - $49, $5, - $99,999 $1, - $149,999 $15, - $249,999 $25, + 7
Household Expenditures 215 Average Household Expenditures: $14,621 Other: 19% Food: 1% Charitable Donations: 2% Life Insurance: 1% Shelter: 21% Income Taxes: 17% Clothing: 5% Education: 2% Recreation: 5% Health Care: 3% Transportation: 15% Household Growth Forecast 2,5 2, 1,715 1,785 1,845 2,74 1,5 1, 5 215 218 223 225 8
Housing Woodlands County Communitues Blue Ridge Population 633 Goose Lake/Freeman River Population 452 Fort Assiniboine Population 468 Whitecourt Population 1,574 Housing by Period of Construction Built After 211 66 Built Between 26 and 211 139 Built Between 21 and 25 224 Built Between 1991 and 2 Built Between 1981 and 199 292 38 Built Between 1961 and 198 435 Built Before 196 251 9
GROWTH Alberta Phone: 78.674.314 l Fax: 78.674,2777 536-49 Street, Barrhead, AB T7P 2P5 manager@growthalberta.com www.growthalberta.com Data Developed by Environics Analytics Data has been extracted from the 215 DemoStats, Household Spend, WealthScapes, and R.L.Polk Canada datasets developed by Environics Analytics. The report uses an Environics Analytics forecasting process to determine current year and future projections based on 211 Stats Canada information. This report is for information purposes only and GROWTH Alberta does not assume any responsibility or liability by providing it. For more information on Woodlands County please contact: Dana Severson, Economic Development & Tourism Assistant Box 6, #1 Woodlands Lane Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N3 Office: 78.778.84 l Fax: 78.778.842 dana.severson@woodlands.ab.ca l www.woodlands.ab.ca