County of Simcoe - One Of Ontario and Canada's Fastest Growing Areas

The County of Simcoe is one of Ontario and Canada's fastest growing areas located just north of the Greater Toronto Region.

Located in Central Ontario fronting onto the shorelines of Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe, the County of Simcoe has long been seen as one of Ontario's premier outdoor playgrounds. The County of Simcoe is blessed with some of the province's most popular outdoor recreation attractions. Whether you are into skiing, fishing, boating, golfing, biking, hiking or just plain relaxing, the County of Simcoe can fulfil your every need.

The County of Simcoe has a very diverse economic base and benefits from its close proximity to Canada's major domestic and international markets. With a strong mix of industrial, commercial, tourism and agricultural sectors and strong post secondary institutions the County of Simcoe has everything you need to help your business grow and prosper. We look forward to speaking with you on how your business can prosper and grow in the County of Simcoe, "For the Greater Good".

Population by Age

2006 Age 14 and under:  47,490 Age 15 to 24:  33,095 Age 25 to 44:  67,020 Age 45 to 64:  75,215 Age 65 to 74:  22,425 Age 75 and over:  16,815 Total Population:  262,048   Source:  Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2006 NOTE: The Census of Population is collected every five years and the data is released over the following year. The last census was held in the summer of 2006.

Population by Education

2006 Total Population 15 to 65 years and over by highest certificate, diploma or degree: 212,020    No certificate, diploma or degree: 53,685 Certificate, diploma or degree: 158,290    High school certificate or equivalent 60,430 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 23,745 College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 43,900 University certificate, diploma or degree 30,170   Source:  Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2006 NOTES: -   The Census of Population is collected every five years and the data is released over the following year. The last census was held in the summer of 2006.

Labour Force

2006 Total In Labour Force: 142,540 Total Out of Labour Force: 69,485 Total Population (15 years+): 212,030   Total Employed: 134,620 Total Unemployed: 7,915   Source:  Statistics Canada, Census of Labour Force 2006 NOTES: -   Total population; 15 years of age and over by labour force activity (20% sample data). -   The Census of Labour Force is collected every five years and data is released over the coming year. The last census was held in the summer of 2006.

Labour Force by Industry

2006 Mining: 335 Agriculture: 3,530 Manufacturing: 22,580 Construction: 13,095 Finance and Insurance: 3,200 Real Estate: 2,665 Wholesale Trade: 6,475 Retail Trade: 16,115 Transportation: 6,595 Professional & Scientific: 6,390 Health Care: 12,635   Source:  Statistics Canada, Census of Labour Force 2006 NOTE: The Census of Labour Force is collected every five years and data is released over the coming year. The last census was held in the summer of 2006. Source - Simcoe.com