Municipal Profile

Smoky River No. 130, Municipal District of Smoky River


Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 in Profile

Population
Population 1999* 2,491
Population 1998* 2,491
Population 1997* 2,491
Population 1996** 2,491
Population 1991** 2,613
Population 1986** 2,853
Population % change 1991-1996 -4.66%
Population % change 1986-1996 -12.68%
* Source: Official Population List, Alberta Municipal Affairs
** Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census
Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130
Population 1986-1999
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Population by Age and Sex
  1991 1991 1991 1996 1996 1996
  Male Female Total Male Female Total
Age 0 - 4 110 85 195 100 85 185
Age 5 - 14 250 245 495 245 220 465
Age 15 - 19 125 105 230 110 100 210
Age 20 - 24 95 60 155 60 45 105
Age 25 - 44 400 365 765 405 345 750
Age 45 - 54 155 150 310 150 160 310
Age 55 - 64 185 120 305 155 115 270
Age 65 - 74 70 45 115 90 55 145
Age 75 and over 25 20 45 20 20 40
Total All Persons 1,415 1,205 2,620 1,330 1,160 2,490
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)
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Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 1996 Population by Age Groups
Highest Level of Schooling for Population 15 yrs and over 1991 % 1996 %
Persons without high school certificate 1,020 53.68%   1,010 55.19%  
Persons with high school certificate 325 17.11%   235 12.84%  
Persons with trades or non-university certificate or diploma 300 15.79%   295 16.12%  
Persons with post-secondary education (not completed) 145 7.63%   145 7.92%  
Persons with university diploma/certificate 40 2.11%   30 1.64%  
Persons with university degree 70 3.68%   100 5.46%  
Total Population 15 years and over 1,900 100.00%   1,830 100.00%  
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 Highest Level of Schooling - 1996
Population with Post Secondary Qualifications 1991 % 1996 %
Agricultural and biological sciences 40 9.64%   70 16.09%  
Commerce, management and business administration 85 20.48%   60 13.79%  
Educational, recreational and counselling services 70 16.87%   85 19.54%  
Engineering and applied science techs. and trades 0 0.00%   0 0.00%  
Engineering and applied sciences 135 32.53%   125 28.74%  
Fine and applied arts 20 4.82%   25 5.75%  
Health professions, sciences and technologies 45 10.84%   40 9.20%  
Humanities and related fields 0 0.00%   0 0.00%  
Mathematics and physical sciences 0 0.00%   15 3.45%  
Social sciences and related fields 0 0.00%   10 2.30%  
Other and/or no specialization 10 2.41%   0 0.00%  
Total persons with postsecondary qualifications 415 100.00% 435 100.00%
Females with postsecondary qualifications 235 56.63%   225 51.72%  
Males with postsecondary qualifications 180 43.37%   210 48.28%  
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)

Population by Labour Force Activity 1991 1996
In the labour force, both sexes 1,480 1,390
Not in the labour force, both sexes 425 435
Total labour force, both sexes 1,900 1,830
Employed, both sexes 1,420 1,355
Unemployed, both sexes 55 35
Participation rate, both sexes 77.00%   76.00%  
Unemployment rate, both sexes 3.00%   2.00%  
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census (numbers may not add up due to rounding)
Labour Force by Industry Divisions 1991 % 1996 %
Agricultural 665 45.08%  680 49.10% 
Mining 0 0.00%  10 0.72% 
Manufacturing 70 4.75%  70 5.05% 
Construction 30 2.03%  25 1.81% 
Transportation & Utilities 105 7.12%  100 7.22% 
Retail and Wholesale 190 12.88%  165 11.91% 
Finance 30 2.03%  30 2.17% 
Business and Community Services 310 21.02%  255 18.41% 
Public Administration 65 4.41%  55 3.97% 
Total - All Industries 1,475 100.00%  1,385 100.00% 
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census Total labour force 15 years and over by industry divisions (20% sample data). Note: numbers may not add up due to rounding.


Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 Labour Force by Industry - 1996

Labour Force by Major Occupational Groups 1991 % 1996 %
Management occupations 125 8.47%  65 4.69% 
Business, Finance and administrative occupations 180 12.20%  155 11.19% 
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 0 12.20%  0 0.00% 
Health occupations 55 3.73%  50 3.61% 
Occupations in social science; education; government and religion 30 2.03%  30 2.17% 
Occupations in art; culture; recreation and sport 0 0.00%  10 0.72% 
Sales and service occupations 230 15.59%  190 13.72% 
Trades; transport, equipment operators and related occupations 140 9.49%  225 16.25% 
Occupations unique to primary industry 540 36.61%  630 45.49% 
Occupations unique to processing; manufacturing and utilities 145 9.83%  35 2.53% 
Occupations not elsewhere classified 15 1.02%  - -
Total - All Occupations (major groups) 1,475 100.00% 1,385 100.00% 
Females - All Occupations (major groups) 590 40.00%  545 39.35% 
Males - All Occupations (major groups) 885 60.00%  840 60.65% 
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census Total labour force 15 years and over by industry divisions (20% sample data). Note: numbers may not add up due to rounding.

Family Income 1991 1996
  # of Families % of Total # of Families % of Total
less than $19,999 145 21.32%  70 10.37% 
$20,000 - $39,999 265 38.97%  145 21.48% 
$40,000 - $59,999 125 18.38%  230 34.07% 
$60,000 and over 135 19.85%  225 33.33% 
Total number of families 680 100.00%  675 100.00% 
Average family income $40,185    $52,482   
Median family income $34,984   $51,310  
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census. Family income refers to sum of the total incomes of all members of that family.

Household Income 1991 1996
  # of Families % of Total # of Families % of Total
less than $19,999 230 28.57%  120 15.00% 
$20,000 - $39,999 295 36.65%  205 25.63% 
$40,000 - $59,999 120 14.91%  245 30.63% 
$60,000 and over 155 19.25%  235 29.38% 
Total number of households 805 100.00%  800 100.00% 
Average household income $38,166    $49,281   
Median household income $32,170   $46,510  
Source: Statistics Canada 1991 & 1996 Census. Household income refers to the sum of the total incomes of all members of that household.

Family Expenditure
Expenditure Category 1992 % of Total 1996 % of Total
(A) Food and Shelter 8,584,660 37.47%  11,075,422 34.87% 
(B) Clothing 1,552,770 6.78%  2,011,168 6.33% 
(C) Education and Reading materials 466,270 2.03%  683,918 2.15% 
(D) Health and Personal care 1,445,350 6.31%  2,085,381 6.57% 
(E) Household operation and furnishings 2,511,930 10.96%  3,853,000 12.13% 
(F) Recreation 1,803,040 7.87%  2,720,821 8.57% 
(G) Transportation 4,713,330 20.57%  6,300,572 19.84% 
(H) Miscellaneous 1,835,640 8.01%  3,029,200 9.54% 
Total current consumption 22,912,990 100.00%  31,759,482 100.00% 
Total # of HHLDS (Households) 800   799  
Average consumption per HHLD $28,641.24    $39,749.04   
Source: Statistics Canada Family Expenditure Survey 1992 & 1996 (numbers may not add up due to rounding).

Chart of Family Expenditure 1996


Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 Inventory of Alberta Projects - Summary (June 2000)
Project Sector Number of Projects Project Cost
(A) Agriculture & Related 0 $0
(B) Chemicals & Petrochemicals 0 $0
(C) Commercial/Retail 0 $0
(D) Forestry & Related 0 $0
(E) Infrastructure 1 $4,900,000
(F) Institutional 0 $0
(G) Manufacturing 0 $0
(H) Mining 0 $0
(I) Oil, Gas & Oilsands 0 $0
(J) Other Industrial 0 $0
(K) Pipelines 2 $9,800,000
(L) Power 0 $0
(M) Residential 0 $0
(N) Telecommunications 0 $0
(O)Tourism/Recreation 0 $0
Total 3 $14,700,000

This inventory lists projects in Alberta that have recently been completed, are under construction, or are proposed to start construction.  Not all projects are listed due to reasons of confidentiality and/or due to information not being available at the time of printing. Project data is obtained from public information sources, where possible, this data has been verified with the project proponent/developer, users of the Inventory may wish to confirm project data with the proponent/developer. The inventory does not breakdown project expenditures by any given year.  The cost of a project is the value of expenditures expected over all phases of project construction, which may span over two or more years. Cost of projects listed in the Inventory are estimated values only.
Source: Alberta Economic Development, 2000.


Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 Inventory of Alberta Projects
Top 10 Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 Projects (June 2000)
Note: New projects added since the March 2000 published report are distinguished by capital letters in the Project Description column.
  Company Name Project Description Project Location Project Cost Construction Schedule Status
(K) Pembina Pipeline Corporation  Pipeline and Pumping Facilities  MD of Smoky River (near Girouxville)  $5,000,000 2000  Proposed 
(E) Alberta Infrastructure  HIGHWAY 49 BRIDGE  MD of Smoky River (Little Smoky River S of Guy)  $4,900,000 2000  Announced 
(K) Peace Pipe Line  PIPELINE  MD of Smoky River (Girouxville to Sturgeon North Pipeline)  $4,800,000 2000  Completed 


Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 Total Farm Area: 2,805 sq. km ( 1,083 sq. mile)
Farms by Total Farm Area - 1996 # of Farms % of total
Farms - Under 129 acres 29 5.50% 
Farms - 130 to 239 acres 59 11.20% 
Farms - 240 to 559 acres 111 21.06% 
Farms - 560 to 759 acres 60 11.39% 
Farms - 760 to 1,119 acres 84 15.94% 
Farms - 1,120 to 1,599 acres 82 15.56% 
Farms - 1,600 to 2,239 acres 49 9.30%