Economic Development

Community Profile

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Publications in pdf format: 
Community Profile
Trent Hills Economic Development Strategic Plan 2005-2008
Ontario East Food Sector Study 2004
Trent Hills Market Feasibility Study 2006
Trent Hills Business Retention & Expansion Survey Report 2006
Campbellford Downtown Commercial Study 2007
Tourism Investment Workbook 2008

Detailed local data and information is provided below.  

Population by Age
Population Projections
Population by Education
Household Income
Language & Culture
Health Care
Communications Infrastructure
Major Employers
Media
Schools
Recreation
Labour
Labour Force by Industry Sector
Property Tax Rates 
Transportation
Real Estate
Building/Planning Permits & Fees
Building Activity
Utility Rates

 

 

 

 

 

 



Click here to view Population by Age and Sex from the Statistics Canada 2006 Census

 Population by Age

 

1996

Distribution

2001

Distribution 

2006

Distribution 

Age 0-14

2,380

19.1%

2,095

16.7%

1,780

14.5% 

Age 15-24

1,360

10.9%

1,410

11.2%

1,315

10.7% 

Age 25-44 

3,120

25.1%

 2,750

21.9%

2,460

20.1% 

Age 45-64

2,950

23.7%

3,450

27.4%

3,925

32.0% 

Age 65-74 

1,565

12.6%

1,515

12.1%

1,470

12.0% 

Age 75+ 

1,080

8.7%

1,330

10.6%

1,310

10.7% 

             
Total 

12,437

 100.0%

12,569

 100.0%

12,247

100.0%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 1996-2006

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 Population Projections

 Year

Population 

 2006 (Census)

 12,247

 2011

 16,205

 2016

 16,983

 2021

 17,800

 Source: SMR Research; Northumberland Population Projections, May 2005

 


 

 Population by Education 2006

 

 2006

 

 Total Population 15 Years and Older

 10,340

 With no certificate, diploma, or degree

 3,270

 

 With High School Certificate

2,830

 

 With apprenticeship, trade certificate, or diploma

 1,135

 

 With college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma

 2,000

 With university certificate or diploma below the bachelor level

 335

 

 With university certificate, diploma or degree

765

 

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006

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Household Income of all Private Households

1991 1996 2001 2006
 Private Households

4,670

4,920 5,055 5,140
 Under $10,000

210

345 195 325
 $10,000 - $19,999

 890

1,055 880 540
 $20,000 - $29,999

 895

850 765 700
 $30,000 - $39,999

 815

740 810 760
 $40,000 - $49,999

 560

575 580 575
 $50,000 - $59,999

520

340 405 500
 $60,000 - $69,999

235

375 435 415
 $70,000 and Over

 525

605 985 725
   
 Average Household Income ($ Cdn)

 $39,302

$39,175 $46,892 $52,438
 Median Household Income ($ Cdn)

 $34,102

$31,853 $38,559 $44,437
 Standard Error of Average Household Income

1,422

1,520 1,009 2,345

 Source:  Statistics Canada, Census 1991 - 2006



Total Population by Knowledge of Official Languages

1991

1996

2001

2006

 

 

 

 Total Population by Knowledge of Official Languages

12,035

12,260 

12,345

12,130 

 

 

 English Only

11,510

11,600

11,780

11,615

 

 

 French Only

 -

10

 -

 -

 

 

 

 English and French

525

650

570

 510

 

 Neither French nor English

-

-

 -

-

 

 Source: Statistics Canada, Census 1991-2006

Visible Minority Population Characteristics

Total

Male

Female

 

 

 

 

 Total Population by Knowledge of Official Languages

12,130

5,930 

6,200

 

 

 

 Total visible minority population

165

80

85

 

 

 

 Chinese

 15

10

 10

 

 

 

 South Asian

30

10

20

 

 

 Black

85

55

 30

 

 Filipino

25

10

15

Southeast Asian

10

5

5

 Source: Statistics Canada, Census 1991-2006

 Places of Worship
 Religion

# of Houses of Worship & Related Religious Institutions 

 Protestant

16 

 Catholic

3

 Synagogues

0

 Other

1

 Note: "Protestant" includes Christian faiths of all kinds

Source: Trent Hills Business Directory 2008

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 Health Care
 Number of Hospitals

 1

 Number of Beds

34

 Number of Doctors

7

 Number of Dentists

 3

 Emergency Services

 Northumberland EMS

 Specialized Care

Campbellford Wellness Centre

 Source: Municipality of Trent Hills, 2008



 Communications Infrastructure

 Local Telephone Service Providers Bell Canada 
 Long Distance Providers Bell Canada, AT&T, Primus, Sprint 
 Cellular Providers Telus, Rogers, Bell Mobility 
 Switch Technology Digital 
 Controlled Remotely 
 Fiber Service Campbellford
 High Speed ISP - Available in Campbellford, Hastings, Warkworth and certain rural areas (including wireless & satellite options) Nexicom, Bell Sympatico, Cogeco Cable, Trent Connects, Xplornet, Telus, Persona
 Source: Yellowpages; www.yellowpages.ca, January 2008

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 Major Employers - All Sectors

 Company  Service

Employee Range

Campbellford Memorial Hospital  Health Services 150-199
Campbellford District High School  Educational Institution 75-99
Blommer Chocolate Canada Manufacturing - Confectionary 75-99
Dart Cup Ltd.  Manufacturing - Foam Cups 50-74
Canadian Tire  Retail 50-74
Municipality of Trent Hills  Local Government 50-74
Burnbrae Gardens  Retirement Facility 25-49
Trent Severn Waterway  Tourist Attraction 25-49
G & B Allen Insurance  Financial Services 25-49
Empire Cheese & Butter Cooperative  Manufacturing - Dairy Products 25-49
Source: Municipality of Trent Hills, January 2009



Labour Force Characteristics

 

 1991

 1996

2001 

2006

Total Population 15 Years and Over

 9,605

 9,925

 10,230

 10,340

In the Labour Force

 5,625

 5,555

 5,770

 5,700

 > Employed

 5,125

 4,995

 5,265

 5,360

 > Unemployed

 500

 555

 505

 340

Not In Labour Force

 3,985

 4,365

 4,460

 4,640

Employment - Population Ratio

51.5

49.6

51.5

55.1

Participation Rate

56.5%

55.6%

56.4%

51.8%

Unemployment Rate

7.3

11

8.8

6.0

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 1991-2006

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Labour Force by Industry Sector
 Type*

2001 

2006 

 Total Labour Force 15 and Over by Industry Sector  5,765 5,705 
 Industry - Not Applicable 85 60 
 All Industries   5,685  5,645
 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 440  520
 Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction 35 60
 Utilities 35

 80

 Construction 425 500
 Manufacturing 820 745
 Wholesale Trade 255 195
 Retail Trade 710 750
 Transportation and Warehousing 330  215
 Information and Cultural Industries 140 40
 Finance and Insurance 175 65
 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 25 95
 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 255  250
 Management of Companies and Enterprises 10 10
 Administrative Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services 150

205

 Educational Services 330  335
 Health Care and Social Assistance 585 525
 Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 110 135
 Accomodation and Food Services 365 260
 Other Services (except Public Administration) 270 385
 Public Administration 215 245
 * Note: Census uses North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for Municipalities
 Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2001 & 2006

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Roads - Network of well-maintained paved 2 lane County Roads provides quick and convenient access (20 kms) to Highway 401 and Highway 7.  Link to Community Maps for further location information. Trent Hills is well situated with Toronto at a 2-hour distance, Ottawa 2.5 hour distance, Peterborough 40 minute distance, and Belleville 40 minute distance. 

Air - The closest international airport is Lester B. Pearson Airport in Toronto at a distance of 199kms.  Trent Hills also has access to Peterborough Airport at a distance of 48kms.

Nearest Port 

City  Oshawa
Distance  122 km / 76 miles
Lake/Waterway  Lake Ontario
Channel Depth  8.2 m / 26.8 ft.
Total Berth Length  433.2 m / 1,421 ft.
   
East Wharf Length  222.5 m / 730 ft.
East Wharf Depth  8.2 m / 26.8 ft.
West Wharf Length  210.7 m / 690 ft.
West Wharf Depth  7.2 m / 23.6 ft.
   
Cargo Facilities  Oshawa Stevedoring Inc.
Storage Inside (Warehouse)   2,081 sq.m. / 22,400 sq.ft.
Storage Inside (Dome)   10,534 sq.m. / 113,387 sq.ft.
Storage Outside   32,515 sq.m. / 349,988 sq.ft.
   
 Rail Access  CN & CP
 Highway Access  Highway 401 & Hwy. 7
 Distance to Highway  20 km
 Source: Quebec Stevedoring Company Inc., www.qsl.com, March 2005

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Housing Prices

 Property Type

 Average Assessment  (Cdn $)

 Condo/Apartment

$81,625

 Single Family Detached

$174,163

 Semi-detached/duplex

$117,737

 Townhouse

$154,273

Source: MPAC, 2008

Water & Sewer Services for Campbellford, Warkworth, Hastings are provided by the Municipality of Trent Hills

Electricity Services are provided by Hydro One Networks

Natural Gas Services are provided by Enbridge

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