The Municipality of Greenstone boasts a strong labour force and unique demographics that helps drive the economy and shape the community.
Demographics
Learn about Greenstone's population, age, income, languages spoken, mobility characteristics and education levels through the data we have gathered through Statistics Canada.
Population size and growth
The population of Greenstone is currently 4,309 people, experiencing a decrease since 2016. View our population change chart to learn more.
| Year | Population Count | Percentage change (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
2001 |
5,662 |
- |
|
2006 |
4,886 |
-13.4 |
|
2011 |
4,724 |
-3.3 |
|
2016 |
4,636 |
-1.9 |
|
2021 |
4,309 |
-7.1 |
Age profile
In 2021, Greenstone had an older population compared to the provincial average. Statistics show that the percentage of the total population of the ages of 45 to 74 is higher than the provincial average, while the percentages for those aged 20 to 44 is below the provincial average.
| Age (years) | Population of Greenstone | Percentage of Greenstone population (%) | Percentage of Ontario population (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total years |
4,310 |
- |
14,223,945 |
|
0 to 4 |
240 |
5.6 |
4.8 |
|
5 to 9 |
245 |
5.7 |
5.4 |
|
10 to 14 |
240 |
5.6 |
5.7 |
|
15 to 19 |
250 |
5.8 |
5.6 |
|
20 to 24 |
190 |
4.4 |
6.3 |
|
25 to 29 |
210 |
4.9 |
6.9 |
|
30 to 34 |
230 |
5.3 |
6.9 |
|
35 to 39 |
225 |
5.2 |
6.7 |
|
40 to 44 |
205 |
4.8 |
6.3 |
|
45 to 49 |
300 |
7.0 |
6.3 |
|
50 to 54 |
290 |
6.7 |
6.6 |
|
55 to 59 |
360 |
8.4 |
7.3 |
|
60 to 64 |
400 |
9.3 |
6.8 |
|
65 to 69 |
345 |
8.0 |
5.7 |
|
70 to 74 |
255 |
5.9 |
4.9 |
|
75 to 79 |
140 |
3.2 |
3.3 |
|
80 to 84 |
85 |
2.0 |
2.3 |
|
85 and over |
85 |
2.0 |
2.4 |
Language characteristics
Greenstone is home to a significant number of bilingual residents who speak both English and French, making up 29.4% of the Greenstone population. This is higher than the provincial population.
| Population | Greenstone population in 2021 | Percent of Greenstone population in 2021 (%) | Percent of Ontario population in 2021 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total population |
4,270 |
- |
- |
|
English only |
2,940 |
68.9 |
86.5 |
|
French only |
75 |
1.8 |
0.3 |
|
English and French |
1,255 |
29.4 |
10.8 |
|
Other language(s) |
0 |
0 |
2.4 |
Mobility characteristics
Greenstone's mobility characteristics defines the population from those who stay within the area and those who have relocated to our community. These findings from 2021 discover that Greenstone and Ontario have similar mobility rates.
| Mobility status (place of residence one year ago) | Population of Greenstone in 2021 | Percentage of Greenstone population in 2021 (%) | Percentage of Ontario population in 2021 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total population |
4,200 |
- |
13,904,805 |
|
Total non-movers |
3,785 |
90.1 |
88.4 |
|
Total movers |
410 |
9.8 |
11.6 |
| Mover status (place of residence one year ago) | Population of Greenstone in 2021 | Percentage of Greenstone population in 2021 (%) | Percentage of Ontario population in 2021 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total non-migrants |
245 |
5.8 |
6.6 |
|
Total migrants |
170 |
4.0 |
5.0 |
|
Migrants within Canada |
170 |
4.0 |
4.1 |
|
Migrants from outside of Canada |
0 |
0 |
0.9 |
|
Migrants within Ontario |
130 |
3.1 |
3.7 |
|
Migrants from outside of Ontario |
40 |
1.0 |
0.4 |
Level of education
According to statistics, over 82% of Greenstone residents have a certificate, diploma, or degree. This is lower than the provincial average, however, Greenstone has a higher percentage of persons with a college education or trade certificate.
| Type of education attained | Population of Greenstone in 2021 | Percentage of Greenstone population in 2021 (%) | Percentage of Ontario population in 2021 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total population 25 to 64 years |
2,125 |
- |
7,584,645 |
|
No certificate, diploma or degree |
375 |
17.6 |
8.8 |
|
High school diploma or equivalency certificate |
685 |
32.2 |
23.3 |
|
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma |
145 |
6.8 |
5.1 |
|
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma |
580 |
27.3 |
23.6 |
|
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level |
65 |
3.1 |
2.4 |
|
Bachelor's degree |
195 |
9.2 |
23.7 |
|
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level |
35 |
1.6 |
2.3 |
|
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry |
0 |
0 |
0.9 |
|
Master's degree |
25 |
1.2 |
8.7 |
|
Earned doctorate |
0 |
0 |
1.2 |
Income
Statistics show that in 2020, the average total median income levels including transfer payments were higher in Greenstone than in Ontario. For Greenstone's population in 2020, the median total income was $42,800 and average total income was $51,000. In comparison for Ontario's population in 2021, the median total income was $41,200 and average total income was $56,350.
| Income ($) | Total population of Greenstone in 2020 | Total Greenstone population percentage (%) | Total Ontario population percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total without income |
125 |
3.6 |
4.1 |
|
Total with income |
3,390 |
96.4 |
95.9 |
|
Under $10,000 |
250 |
7.4 |
8.7 |
|
$10,000 to $19,999 |
380 |
11.2 |
12.2 |
|
$20,000 to $29,999 |
480 |
14.2 |
15.5 |
|
$30,000 to $39,999 |
470 |
13.9 |
12.3 |
|
$40,000 to $49,999 |
450 |
13.3 |
10.5 |
|
$50,000 to $59,999 |
325 |
9.6 |
8.7 |
|
$60,000 to $69,999 |
285 |
8.4 |
6.9 |
|
$70,000 to $79,999 |
190 |
5.6 |
5.4 |
|
$80,000 to $89,999 |
130 |
3.8 |
4.2 |
|
$90,000 to $99,999 |
130 |
3.8 |
3.4 |
|
$100,000 to $149,999 |
240 |
7.1 |
7.9 |
|
$150,000 and over |
60 |
1.8 |
4.1 |
The following table shows that in 2020, Greenstone residents earned a lower median employment level compared to the Ontario average. For Greenstone's population, the median total income for full-time workers was $62,000 and average total income was $68,400. In comparison for Ontario's population, the median total income for full-time workers was $67,000 and average total income was $82,400.
| Income ($) | Total population of Greenstone in 2020 | Total Greenstone population percentage (%) | Total Ontario population percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Without income |
1,130 |
32.1 |
30.8 |
|
With income |
2,390 |
68 |
69.2 |
|
Under $10,000 |
550 |
23 |
23.3 |
|
$10,000 to $19,999 |
260 |
10.9 |
11.4 |
|
$20,000 to $29,999 |
220 |
9.2 |
8.5 |
|
$30,000 to $39,999 |
255 |
10.7 |
8.3 |
|
$40,000 to $49,999 |
220 |
9.2 |
8.2 |
|
$50,000 to $59,999 |
175 |
7.3 |
7.5 |
|
$60,000 to $69,999 |
160 |
6.7 |
6.4 |
|
$70,000 to $79,999 |
115 |
4.8 |
5.1 |
|
$80,000 to $89,999 |
100 |
4.2 |
4.3 |
|
$90,000 to $99,999 |
100 |
4.2 |
3.9 |
|
$100,000 and over |
235 |
9.8 |
12.9 |
For Greenstone's population in 2020, the median household income was $72,000 and average total household income was $91,000. In comparison for Ontario's population in 2016, the median total household income was $91,000 and average total household income was $116,000.
| Income ($) | Total population of Greenstone in 2020 | Total Greenstone population percentage (%) | Total Ontario population percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Under $5,000 |
20 |
1.0 |
1.1 |
|
$5,000 to $9,999 |
10 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
|
$10,000 to $14,999 |
30 |
1.6 |
1.2 |
|
$15,000 to $19,999 |
50 |
2.6 |
1.8 |
|
$20,000 to $24,999 |
80 |
4.2 |
3.4 |
|
$25,000 to $29,999 |
95 |
4.9 |
3.1 |
|
$30,000 to $34,999 |
65 |
3.4 |
2.9 |
|
$35,000 to $39,000 |
90 |
4.7 |
3.2 |
|
$40,000 to $44,999 |
90 |
4.7 |
3.3 |
|
$45,000 to $49,999 |
70 |
3.6 |
3.3 |
|
$50,000 to $59,999 |
175 |
9.1 |
6.7 |
|
$60,000 to $69,999 |
145 |
7.6 |
6.6 |
|
$70,000 to $79,999 |
115 |
6.0 |
6.4 |
|
$80,000 to $89,999 |
105 |
5.5 |
6.1 |
|
$90,000 to $99,999 |
105 |
5.5 |
5.7 |
|
$100,000 to $124,000 |
200 |
10.4 |
12.1 |
|
$125,000 to $149,000 |
170 |
8.9 |
9.1 |
|
$150,000 to $199,999 |
180 |
9.4 |
11.5 |
|
$200,000 and over |
110 |
5.7 |
12.0 |
Labour force
Learn about Greenstone's labour force by occupation and industry, the general commute and residents wage by occupation.
Greenstone is home to a 1,950-person strong labour force with 1,780 engaged in employment.
| Labour rates | Total population in Greenstone | Total population in Ontario |
|---|---|---|
|
Total population |
3,520 |
11,782,820 |
|
In the labour force |
1,950 |
7,399,200 |
|
Employed |
1,780 |
6,492,895 |
|
Unemployed |
170 |
906,310 |
|
Not in the labour force |
1,570 |
4,383,620 |
|
Participation rate (%) |
55.4 |
62.8 |
|
Employment rate (%) |
50.6 |
55.1 |
|
Unemployment rate (%) |
8.7 |
12.2 |
Largest employers
View Greenstone's key industries to learn about the community's largest employers in the private and public sectors.
Labour force by occupation in 2021
For the labour force in Greenstone, the trades, transport and equipment operators represent the largest occupational group at 26.2%. The percentage of the labour force in education, law and social, community and government services, sales and services are also high.
- Management – 0.5%
- Business, finance administration – 12.3%
- Sales and service – 19%
- Education, law and social, community and government services – 21.8%
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related – 26.2%
- Art, culture, recreation and sport – 0.5%
- Health – 6.9%
- Natural and applied sciences and related – 3.3%
- Natural resources, agriculture and related production – 5.4%
- Manufacturing and utilities – 3.8%
Labour force by industry
The largest percentage of labour force by industry in Greenstone is employed in the health care and social assistance industry, which accounts for 17.9% of the labour force compared to 11.6% for Ontario. The percentage of labour force in the educational services industry in Greenstone is also high. The following table indicates Greenstone's labour force experience by industry with the total labour force 15 years and over by industry.
| Sector and characteristic | Total population in Greenstone | Percentage of Greenstone population (%) | Percentage of Ontario population (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Industry (not applicable) |
10 |
0.5 |
2.9 |
|
All industries |
1,940 |
99.5 |
97.1 |
|
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting |
100 |
5.1 |
1.4 |
|
Mining and oil and gas extraction |
90 |
4.6 |
0.5 |
|
Utilities |
30 |
1.5 |
0.7 |
|
Construction |
160 |
8.2 |
7.3 |
|
Manufacturing |
70 |
3.6 |
8.9 |
|
Wholesale trade |
10 |
0.5 |
3.3 |
|
Retail trade |
225 |
11.5 |
10.8 |
|
Transportation and warehousing |
160 |
8.2 |
5.1 |
|
Information and cultural industries |
15 |
0.8 |
2.3 |
|
Finance and insurance |
30 |
1.5 |
5.4 |
|
Real estate and rental and leasing |
15 |
0.8 |
2.1 |
|
Professional, scientific and technical services |
50 |
2.6 |
9.2 |
|
Management of companies and enterprises |
0 |
0 |
0.4 |
|
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services |
45 |
2.3 |
4.4 |
|
Educational services |
295 |
15.1 |
7.2 |
|
Health care and social assistance |
350 |
17.9 |
11.6 |
|
Arts, entertainment and recreation |
10 |
0.5 |
1.8 |
|
Accommodation and food services |
65 |
3.3 |
5.3 |
|
Other services (except public administration) |
30 |
1.5 |
3.8 |
|
Public administration |
195 |
10 |
5.8 |
Commuting flow
The majority (89.6%) of Greenstone's workforce is working within their census subdivision, with small portions travelling elsewhere within the district or province/territory. Only 1.1% of Greenstone's workforce is travelling out-of-province for work. The commute for residents of Greenstone is substantially lower than the rest of the province, with 27.9% of the population leaving for work between 8-8:59 in the morning and 67% of residents reporting a less than 15-minute commute.
| Place of work | Percentage of Greenstone population (%) | Percentage of Ontario population (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Commute within census subdivision |
89.6 |
58.7 |
|
Commute to a different census subdivision within district |
5.7 |
17.3 |
|
Commute to a different census subdivision within province or territory |
3.6 |
23.5 |
|
Commute to a different province or territory |
1.1 |
0.5 |
| Duration of commute (minutes) | Percentage of Greenstone population (%) | Percentage of Ontario population (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Less then 15 |
67 |
28.3 |
|
15 to 29 |
14.4 |
33.7 |
|
30 to 44 |
8.1 |
20.6 |
|
45 to 59 |
2.7 |
8.3 |
|
60 and over |
7.5 |
9.1 |
| Departure time | Percentage of Greenstone population (%) | Percentage of Ontario population (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. |
5.4 |
7.8 |
|
Between 6 a.m. to 6:59 a.m. |
16.5 |
17.6 |
|
Between 7 a.m. to 7:59 a.m. |
26.1 |
23.5 |
|
Between 8 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. |
27.9 |
20.7 |
|
Between 9 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. |
12.9 |
14 |
|
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. |
12 |
16.5 |
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