Regional Profile
Contained on this page is information from the 2006 Statistics Canada Census. Included is information specific to the West Yellowhead region and useful for individuals looking at starting thier own business. For more statistical information, go to the Statistics Canada website (http://www.statscan.ca) or the AlbertaFirst.com website. (http://www.AlbertaFirst.com)
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Age Characteristics
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9740 | 8100 | 3780 | 4265 | 10045 | 35930 |
| 0 to 14 years | 2080 | 1705 | 835 | 630 | 2000 | 7250 |
| 15 to 29 years | 2095 | 1870 | 665 | 1170 | 1670 | 7470 |
| 30 to 44 years | 2285 | 1885 | 885 | 1115 | 2045 | 8215 |
| 45 to 59 years | 2180 | 1690 | 815 | 895 | 2490 | 8070 |
| 60 to 74 years | 810 | 635 | 480 | 310 | 1380 | 3615 |
| 75 to 85 & older | 285 | 310 | 95 | 140 | 445 | 1275 |
| Median age of the population | 35.1 | 33.8 | 36.9 | 34.3 | 41.2 | 35.1 |
| % of the population aged 15 and older | 78.6 | 78.9 | 77.9 | 85.1 | 80.1 | 80.12 |
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population 1 years and over | 9595 | 7895 | 3625 | 4195 | 9915 | 35225 |
| Lived at the same address 1 year ago | 7560 | 5755 | 2930 | 3370 | 8715 | 28330 |
| Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) | 1005 | 1275 | 305 | 295 | 510 | 3390 |
| Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory | 605 | 510 | 255 | 150 | 545 | 2065 |
| Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago | 350 | 365 | 110 | 340 | 145 | 1310 |
| Lived in a different country 1 year ago | 70 | 0 | 25 | 40 | 0 | 135 |
Mobility Status-Place of Residence 5 Years Ago
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population 5 years and over | 9090 | 7435 | 3415 | 4080 | 9445 | 33465 |
| Lived at the same address 5 year ago | 4515 | 3055 | 1455 | 2020 | 6100 | 17145 |
| Lived within the same province or territory 5 year ago, but changed address within the same census subdivision (municipality) | 2005 | 2100 | 780 | 930 | 1190 | 7005 |
| Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed address from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory | 1595 | 990 | 710 | 375 | 1740 | 5410 |
| Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago | 870 | 1160 | 455 | 675 | 400 | 3560 |
| Lived in a different country 5 years ago | 100 | 125 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 345 |
Educational Attainment
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population 15 years and over | 7675 | 6270 | 2825 | 3575 | 7980 | 28325 |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 2230 | 1830 | 785 | 440 | 2635 | 7920 |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 2205 | 1870 | 820 | 1265 | 2235 | 8395 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 1065 | 860 | 440 | 380 | 1355 | 4100 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 1285 | 1115 | 505 | 655 | 1195 | 4755 |
| University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level | 265 | 135 | 70 | 120 | 205 | 795 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 620 | 445 | 205 | 715 | 350 | 2335 |
Major Field of Study
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over | 7675 | 6270 | 2830 | 3575 | 7980 | 28330 |
| No post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree | 4435 | 3705 | 1610 | 1700 | 4875 | 16325 |
| Education | 325 | 210 | 70 | 125 | 220 | 950 |
| Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 55 | 30 | 15 | 50 | 20 | 170 |
| Humanities | 55 | 50 | 35 | 115 | 60 | 315 |
| Social and behavioural sciences and law | 110 | 155 | 80 | 165 | 85 | 595 |
| Business, management and public administration | 710 | 350 | 145 | 495 | 455 | 2155 |
| Physical and life sciences and technologies | 80 | 50 | 55 | 80 | 45 | 310 |
| Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 40 | 50 | 45 | 10 | 25 | 170 |
| Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 1190 | 995 | 445 | 260 | 1375 | 4265 |
| Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 135 | 100 | 30 | 80 | 210 | 555 |
| Health, parks, recreation and fitness | 370 | 335 | 195 | 250 | 450 | 1600 |
| Personal, protective and transportation services | 175 | 240 | 95 | 235 | 155 | 900 |
| Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Labour Force Activity
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over | 7675 | 6270 | 2830 | 3575 | 7980 | 28330 |
| In the labour force | 6000 | 4940 | 2025 | 3115 | 5810 | 21890 |
| Employed | 5740 | 4620 | 1920 | 2965 | 5525 | 20770 |
| Unemployed | 260 | 320 | 110 | 150 | 285 | 1125 |
| Not in the labour force | 1675 | 1325 | 805 | 460 | 2175 | 6440 |
| Participation rate | 78.2 | 78.8 | 71.6 | 87.1 | 72.8 | 388.5 |
| Employment rate | 74.8 | 73.7 | 67.8 | 82.9 | 69.2 | 368.4 |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3 | 6.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 25.9 |
Occupation
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total experienced labour force 15 years and over | 5985 | 4900 | 2015 | 3110 | 5775 | 21785 |
| A Management occupations | 420 | 425 | 160 | 505 | 380 | 1890 |
| B Business, finance and administration occupations | 750 | 730 | 190 | 360 | 710 | 2740 |
| C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 355 | 195 | 110 | 80 | 165 | 905 |
| D Health occupations | 180 | 150 | 75 | 120 | 175 | 700 |
| E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 310 | 200 | 110 | 135 | 210 | 965 |
| F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 80 | 45 | 10 | 100 | 65 | 300 |
| G Sales and service occupations | 1510 | 1185 | 590 | 1195 | 955 | 5435 |
| H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 1640 | 1290 | 545 | 420 | 1695 | 5590 |
| I Occupations unique to primary industry | 330 | 350 | 135 | 135 | 1115 | 2065 |
| J Occupations unique to processing, manufacting and utilities | 405 | 325 | 95 | 60 | 310 | 1195 |
Industry
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total experienced labour force 15 years and over | 5985 | 4900 | 2015 | 3110 | 5775 | 21785 |
| Agriculture and other resource-based industries | 1050 | 985 | 530 | 75 | 1900 | 4540 |
| Construction industries | 325 | 410 | 215 | 65 | 605 | 1620 |
| Manufacturing industries | 725 | 330 | 80 | 35 | 425 | 1595 |
| Wholesale trade | 205 | 145 | 30 | 30 | 145 | 555 |
| Retail trade | 775 | 725 | 150 | 355 | 535 | 2540 |
| Finance and real estate | 240 | 230 | 55 | 120 | 140 | 785 |
| Health care and social services | 375 | 265 | 115 | 220 | 220 | 1195 |
| Educational services | 305 | 235 | 90 | 115 | 210 | 955 |
| Business services | 750 | 595 | 210 | 485 | 840 | 2880 |
| Other services | 1220 | 975 | 530 | 1605 | 755 | 5085 |
Place of Work Status
| Hinton | Edson | Grande Cache | Jasper | Yellowhead County | WEST YELLOWHEAD TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total employed labour force 15 years and over | 5740 | 4620 | 1915 | 2965 | 5520 | 20760 |
| Worked at home | 215 | 270 | 105 | 160 | 1205 | 1955 |
| Worked outside of Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No fixed workplace address | 775 | 920 | 255 | 255 | 1100 | 3305 |
| Worked at usual place | 4750 | 3435 | 1555 | 2545 | 3210 | 15495 |
| Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence | 4105 | 3120 | 1420 | 2330 | 520 | 11495 |
| Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence | 350 | 160 | 25 | 50 | 2140 | 2725 |
| Worked in a different census division (county) | 260 | 145 | 90 | 70 | 540 | 1105 |
| Worked in a different province | 35 | 10 | 20 | 95 | 10 | 170 |
Source: Statscan Census 2006