In addition to a Demographic Profile, The District of Muskoka has Economic and Community Profiles available

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1 In addition to a Demographic Profile, The District of Muskoka has Economic and Community Profiles available The District of Muskoka Source: Demographic Profile September 2011

2 The District Of Muskoka Profiles In addition to a Demographic Profile, the District of Muskoka has Community and Economic Profiles available through the Planning and Economic Development Department. Please feel free to contact us should you require either of the additional profiles. Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff The District Municipality of Muskoka Planning and Economic Development Department 70 Pine Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 1N3 Tel: Fax: pedinfo@muskoka.on.ca

3 Message from the District Chair Welcome to Muskoka. Chances are this isn t your first time visiting our beautiful part of the province. In fact, many who come here are drawn back, year after year, because of the breathtaking landscape and exciting experiences Muskoka has to offer. Now, imagine you lived here year round. Muskoka s vibrant communities, natural environment and cultural amenities would be at your doorstep. From picturesque countryside and waterfront retreats, to the bustle of quaint downtown streets, to a thriving arts and culture scene, Muskoka has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to establish a business here or if you are looking to move here year round, there are many reasons to choose Muskoka for your home or business. We hope that after you have read the following pages, your choice will be made a little easier. There is a wide range of employment, business, and lifestyle options for you to consider. The appeal of Muskoka s lifestyle combined with our range of employment opportunities sets this area apart. Our healthy natural environment is something that we pride ourselves on, and we are working hard to maintain a balance between growing our economy and protecting the natural beauty that has been drawing people here for generations. We also aim to expand our strong business community by welcoming entrepreneurs and employers from many different economic sectors. We hope that you find this information helpful and we thank you for your interest in obtaining a copy of this document. If you need further information, feel free to drop by or contact the District office in Bracebridge or any one of the Area Municipal offices listed inside. Yours truly, John W. Klinck District Chair Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff

4 Location Map The "Muskoka Web Map", is an online interactive mapping application. You can search for a specific address, road or lake and view high resolution aerial photography for the entire District of Muskoka. The photographs were flown in April The path to the interactive District of Muskoka Web Map is

5 Population The District of Muskoka has reported a population of 59,980** (2006) within a geographic area of 3,816 km². Unique to Muskoka is the fact that when seasonal residents are included, the population more than doubles. As a result, Muskoka is able to offer a wide variety of facilities and services, while maintaining a quiet, relaxed community character. Municipality Permanent** Estimated Seasonal Population*** Total Population Bracebridge 16,309 7,045 23,354 Georgian Bay* 2,438 14,766 17,204 Gravenhurst 11,510 11,036 22,546 Huntsville 19,048 6,171 25,218 Lake of Bays 3,720 11,480 15,200 Muskoka Lakes 6,739 25,129 31,867 Muskoka* (total) 59,980 75, ,606 May not add precisely due to rounding. *Not including the Wahta Mohawk Territory, but does include Moose Deer Point First Nation **Source: Statistics Canada, Census, 2006 with undercount of approximately 4% ***Watson & Associates Economists Ltd, 2008 Historical Permanent Population Growth in Muskoka Municipality % Change Bracebridge 9,063 9,811 12,308 13,223 13,751 15, Georgian Bay* 2,071 2,031 2,178 2,230 1,991 2, Gravenhurst 8,532 8,926 9,988 10,030 10,899 11, Huntsville 11,467 12,131 14,997 15,918 17,338 18, Lake of Bays 2,123 2,298 2,775 2,850 2,900 3, Muskoka Lakes 4,968 4,948 5,498 6,061 6,042 6, Muskoka*(total) 38,224 40,145 47,744 50,463 53,106 57, Source: Statistics Canada (does not include undercount of approximately 4%) *Not including the Wahta Mohawk Territory but does include Moose Deer Point First Nation Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff

6 Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 Permanent Population

7 Permanent Population Projections The District of Muskoka undertakes population projections every 5 years in order to better prepare for the future needs of its residents. The demands on social and health services, as well as infrastructure and housing can be estimated by projecting by population demographics. Based on the population projections in the Muskoka Growth Strategy, the permanent population of the District of Muskoka is projected to increase from 59,980 in 2006 to 82,465 by Permanent Population Projections Municipality Bracebridge 16,309 17,412 18,762 20,335 22,080 23,785 Georgian Bay 2,438 2,617 3,064 3,391 3,729 3,903 Gravenhurst ,805 12,108 12,721 13,325 14,615 Huntsville 19,048 20,302 21,818 23,533 25,192 26,416 Lake of Bays 3,720 3,852 4,053 4,335 4,414 4,482 Muskoka Lakes 6,739 7,169 7,719 8,452 8,800 9,048 Muskoka 59,980 63,372 67,739 72,984 77,755 82,465 Source: Muskoka Growth Strategy, Phase 1, Watson & Associates Ltd, 2008 (Based on 2006 Census population with 4% undercount) Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff

8 Permanent Population Projections Source: Muskoka Growth Strategy, Phase 1, Watson & Associates Ltd, 2008

9 Seasonal Population Source: Muskoka Growth Strategy, Phase 1, Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., 2008 Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff

10 Population by Age (2006) Age Muskoka Male Female 0-4 1,200 1, ,400 1, ,915 1, ,895 1, ,510 1, ,270 1, ,325 1, ,675 1, ,280 2, ,360 2, ,245 2, ,185 2, ,935 2, ,630 1, ,425 1, ,090 1, , Total 28,395 29,170 Source: Statistics Canada, 2006

11 Area Municipal Permanent Population by Age (2006) Age Bracebridge Georgian Bay* Gravenhurst Male Female Male Female Male Female Total 7,535 8,115 1,200** 1,140** 5,620 5,430 Source: Statistics Canada Census, 2006 *Not including Wahta Mohawk Territory ** Includes Moose Deer Point First Nation

12 Area Municipal Population Pyramids (2006) Bracebridge Age Population Male Female Georgian Bay Age Male Female Population Gravenhurst Age Population Male Female

13 Area Municipal Permanent Population by Age (2006) Age Huntsville Lake of Bays Muskoka Lakes Male Female Male Female Male Female Total 8,890 9,395 1,795 1,775 3,270 3,200 Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006

14 Area Municipal Population Pyramids (2006) Huntsville Age Population Male Female Lake of Bays Age Population Male Female Muskoka Lakes Male Female

15 Permanent Population Projections by Age Change Total 55,350 59,980 63,390 67,760 72,990 77,760 82,470 27, ,550 9,390 9,270 9,550 10,130 10,540 10,960 1, ,710 3,900 3,780 3,770 3,810 4,000 4, ,970 3,670 3,660 3,670 3,750 3,800 4,010 1, ,900 5,980 6,430 6,890 7,100 7,230 7,460 1, ,750 8,780 8,300 8,410 9,110 9,620 9,970 1, ,070 9,260 9,790 9,790 9,750 10,000 10,640 2, ,540 8,140 9,750 10,930 11,870 12,120 11,980 5, ,630 6,080 7,260 9,170 10,940 12,440 13,630 8, ,230 4,780 5,150 5,580 6,530 8,010 9,600 5,370 5 year population change 4,630 3,410 4,370 5,230 4,770 4,710 27,120 Births 2,400 2,500 2,650 2,800 2,850 2,950 16,150 Deaths 2,850 3,250 3,700 4,150 4,800 5,550 24,300 Net natural ,050-1,350 1,950-2,600-8,150 Net migrations 5,080 4,160 5,420 6,580 6,720 7,310 35,270 Households 20,700 23,160 25,160 27,450 30,020 32,410 34,640 13,940 Source: Muskoka Economic Strategy, Phase 1, Centre for Spatial Economics, 2008 Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff

16 Migration and Birth Rate Between 2001 and 2006, Muskoka had a relatively low out-migration of youth in comparison with other northern communities. Percent Youth Out-Migration (15-29 years of age) Between 2001 and 2006 Muskoka 5.3% Nipissing District 7.1% Parry Sound District 17.6% Source: Youth Out-Migration in Northern Ontario 2006 Census Research Paper Series: Report #2 The District of Muskoka, like much of Ontario is experiencing a declining birth rate. As a result, to sustain consistent increases in population growth, Muskoka, like many other municipalities in Ontario, must rely on migration. The most recent figures released by Statistics Canada in 2007 seem to indicate that Muskoka experienced an increase in migration, which has resulted in greater than expected population growth. Province of Ontario Birth Rate per 1,000 Population Year Rate Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff

17 Level of Education (2006) Given the large construction and home renovation industry in Muskoka, it is not surprising to find that the percentage of those with trades certificates exceeds the national and provincial levels. Muskoka s population is also made up of a higher percentage of college graduates than the provincial and national averages. Permanent Population 15 years and Older by Highest Education Level Education Level Bracebridge Georgian Bay Gravenhurst Huntsville Lake of Bays Muskoka Lakes Muskoka No certificate, diploma or degree High school certificate or equivalent Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level University certificate, diploma or degree 2, ,760 3, ,045 11,845 3, ,190 4, ,480 12,845 1, ,125 1, ,555 2, ,695 2, ,160 9, ,335 1, , ,500 TOTAL 12,870 2,035 8,845 14,965 3,145 5,495 47,505 Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff

18 Level of Education and Income Education Levels by Comparison with Canada and Ontario (2006) Canada (%) Ontario (%) Muskoka (%) Without High School Diploma High School Graduate Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma College or other non-university diploma Some University Education University Graduates Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 (population 15 years and older) The seasonal population is not accounted for in the census data. Muskoka is seeing a greater number of seasonal residents retiring in the region, bringing with them expertise and higher disposable incomes that are stable throughout the year. Income Levels for Permanent Population 15 Years and Older (2006) IncomeCanadaOntarioMuskokaMedian2005totalincome($)25,61527,25825,197Median2005HouseholdIncome($)53,63460,45552,790Males 2005totalincome($)32,22434,45431,611Females 2005totalincome($)20,46021,66920,083EmploymentIncome(%) GovernmentTransferPayment(%) OtherSourceofincome(%) IncidenceofLowincome(%) Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 (Income 2005)

19 Income Income Levels for Permanent Population 15 Years and Older by Area Municipality (2006) Income Bracebridge Georgian Bay Gravenhurst Median 2005 total income ($) 28,441 21,077 22,651 Median 2005 Household Income ($) 59,193 40,165 45,962 Males 2005 total income ($) 35,447 25,900 28,668 Females 2005 total income ($) 22,586 17,137 19,399 Employment Income (%) Government Transfer Payment (%) Other Source of income (%) Incidence of Low income (%) Income Huntsville Lake of Bays Muskoka Lakes Median 2005 total income ($) 25,058 25,766 25,884 Median 2005 Household Income ($) 52,331 54,821 55,835 Males 2005 total income ($) 33,657 30,624 29,826 Females 2005 total income ($) 18,848 21,492 22,162 Employment Income (%) Government Transfer Payment (%) Other Source of income (%) Incidence of Low income (%) Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006

20 Labour Force Muskoka provides for a variety of employment opportunities, both full and part time, although much of the economy is focused on service and trades. Due to the large fluctuations in population, permanent residents in Muskoka have the added benefit of a number of services that may not otherwise be provided. This results in increased employment opportunities throughout the year. Trends Muskoka has almost one-third of its labour force employed in services such as accommodation, food and beverage sectors, which reflects the tourism-oriented local economic base. When compared with similar regions in North-Central Ontario, Muskoka s employment base has expanded significantly since Where many other northern regions have experienced minimal employment growth, Muskoka has seen a consistently strong increase due to a healthy tourism economy and an expanding service sector. Muskoka has an employment rate among the highest in Northern Ontario, as well as the lowest unemployment rate. Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff Employed 2001 Employed 2006 Percentage Change In the Labour Force 2001 In the Labour Force 2006 Percentage Change Ontario 5,713,900 6,164, ,086,815 6,587, Northern Ontario 347, , , , Muskoka 25,285 29, ,330 30, Nipissing District Parry Sound District 36,015 38, ,625 41, ,695 18, ,045 19, Source: 2006 Census Research Paper Series; Report #5, Labour Force Participation in Northern Ontario and Statistics Canada, 2001and 2006.

21 Labour Force Growth in Muskoka s Labour Force Change # Muskoka 19,255 23,695 23,935 26,330 30,430 Source: Statistics Canada; Census 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 Note: Total population 15 years and older in the labour force Source: District of Muskoka Planning Staff 11,175 % 58

22 Labour Force Labour Force Growth by Area Municipality Municipality Change # % Bracebridge 4,930 6,235 6,670 7,290 8, Georgian Bay 965 1, Gravenhurst 4,025 4,625 4,425 4,845 5, Huntsville 5,835 7,600 7,750 8,925 9,880 4, Lake of Bays 1,095 1,315 1,285 1,330 1, Muskoka Lakes 2,405 2,795 2,925 3,080 3, Source: Statistics Canada; Census 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 Note: Total population 15 years and older in the labour force

23 Unemployment and Participation Rates Participation Rate 2001 Participation Rate 2006 Employment Rate 2001 Employment Rate 2006 Unemployment Rate 2001 Unemployment Rate 2006 Ontario Northern Ontario Muskoka Nipissing District Parry Sound District Source: 2006 Census Research Paper Series: Report #5, Labour Force Participation in Northern Ontario and Statistics Through growth in the Tourism and Services sectors, Muskoka has been able to increase its participation and employment rates, while decreasing its unemployment rate, well below the provincial average, and significantly better than other northern districts. Muskoka s lower participation rate, when compared with Ontario, may be due to the large percentage of residents over the age of 65. Muskoka has 18.4% of its population over 65, while Northern Ontario in general has only 14.7%. Labour Force Participation (2006) Bracebridge Georgian Bay Gravenhurst Huntsville Lake of Bays Muskoka Lakes Total Population over 15 12,870 2,035 8,845 14,970 3,145 5,495 In the labour force 8, ,415 9,880 1,950 3,605 Employed 8, ,135 9,415 1,825 3,475 Unemployed Not in the labour force 4,340 1,080 3,430 5,085 1,195 1,890 Participation rate % Employment rate % Unemployment Rate % Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006

24 Contacts The District Municipality of Muskoka was established as an upper tier municipality through legislation on January 1, District Council consists of 22 members, plus the Chair. THE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA 70 Pine Street Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1N Chair: Mr. John Klinck CAO: Mr. Jim Green The District of Muskoka is comprised of six (6) local municipalities: three (3) towns and three (3) townships. Area Municipalities Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R Mayor: Mr. Graydon Smith Township of Georgian Bay 99 Lone Pine Road, R.R. #1 Port Severn, ON L0K 1S Mayor: Mr. Larry Braid Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z Mayor: Ms. Paisley Donaldson Township of Lake of Bays 1012 Dwight Beach Road Dwight, ON P0A 1H Mayor: Mr. Bob Young Town of Huntsville 37 Main Street East Huntsville, ON P1H 1A Mayor: Mr. Claude Doughty Township of Muskoka Lakes 1 Bailey Street, Box 129, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J Mayor: Ms. Alice Murphy Chambers of Commerce Huntsville and Lake of Bays Gravenhurst ext Bracebridge Southeast Georgian Bay Muskoka Lakes Port Sydney/Utterson and Area