Monday, August 1, 2011

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 equivalent60,430
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma23,745
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma43,900
University certificate, diploma or degree30,170
 
Source:  Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2006
NOTES:
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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:
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Total population; 15 years of age and over by labour force activity (20% sample data).
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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


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