Labour Force Characteristics

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The largest portion of Elgin County's workforce is employed in the manufacturing sector, followed by agriculture, retail, and skilled professions.

Labour Force Activity - Total

  Bayham Central Elgin Dutton Aylmer Malahide Southwold West Elgin
Total population 15 years and over
5080
10,360
2,935
5,500
6,470
3,715
4,400
In the labour force
3300
7,535
2,095
3,440
4,655
2,890
2,750
Employed
3065
7,150
2,025
3,245
4,440
2,810
2,635
Unemployed
235
375
80
195
215
75
120
Not in the labour force
1790
2,825
835
2,110
1,820
825
1,645
Participation rate
64.8
72.6
71.6
62
71.9
77.8
62.5
Employment Rate
60.2
69.0
69.0
58.5
68.7
75.8
59.8
Unemployment rate
7.1
5.0
3.6
5.5
4.6
2.8
4.4

 

Labour Force Activity - Male

  Bayham Central Elgin Dutton Aylmer Malahide Southwold West Elgin
Total population 15 years and over
2595
5,170
1,445
2,600
3,325
1,940
2,185
In the labour force
1925
4,070
1,105
1,835
2,745
1,585
1,580
Employed
1825
3,865
1,070
1,735
2,675
1,545
1,515
Unemployed
100
200
40
100
70
35
70
Not in the labour force
675
1,105
335
765
580
355
605
Participation rate
74.2
78.7
76.5
70.6
82.6
81.7
72.3
Employment Rate
70.3
74.8
74.0
66.7
80.5
79.6
69.3
Unemployment rate
5.2
4.9
3.6
5.4
2.6
2.2
4.4

 

Labour Force Activity - Female

  Bayham Central Elgin Dutton Aylmer Malahide Southwold West Elgin
Total population 15 years and over
2485
5,190
1,490
2,900
3,145
1,775
2,215
In the labour force
1375
3,465
990
1,605
1,910
1,305
1,170
Employed
1240
3,285
955
1,510
1,765
1,265
1,120
Unemployed
135
175
40
95
145
40
50
Not in the labour force
1115
1,720
500
1,345
1,240
470
1,070
Participation rate
55.3
66.8
66.4
54.4
60.7
73.5
52.8
Employment Rate
49.9
63.3
64.1
51.2
56.1
71.3
50.6
Unemployment rate
9.8
5.1
4.0
5.9
7.6
3.1
4.3

 

 



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