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DEMOGRAPHICS

Cornwall is a key population centre in Central Canada, and one of the largest urban settlements in Eastern Ontario.

The population of Cornwall is 46,589. A further 66,840 residents live in the immediate surrounding area, forming an overall population for the United Population Change from 2011 Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry of Cornwall 46,589 0.50% 113,429. Population figures have been relatively South Stormont 13,110 3.90% stable for the past decade. North Stormont 6,873 1.40% South Glengarry 13,150 -0.10% North Glengarry 10,109 -1.40% The City of Cornwall is the urban heart of the South Dundas 10,833 0.40% region, with a population density of 756.8 persons North Dundas 11,278 0.50% per square kilometer. Residents live in 21,659 Akwesasne 1,487 2.0% households, with an average of 2.2 people Total Region 113,429 2.03% per household. The above figures were collected in 2016 by Statistics Canada, Canada's national statiscal agency. Unless indicated otherwise, the figures in this report are gathered from the 2016 Census of Canada and/or the 2016 National Household Survey.

POPULATION OF CORNWALL AND THE COUNTIES

Cornwall 46,589 | SDG 66,840 | Combined Population 113,429

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REGIONAL MARKETS

Cornwall is close enough to be considered a satellite community of both Ottawa and Montreal, two of Canada’s four largest metropolitan cities. The proximity of Cornwall to these large urban markets, along with the towns and counties in between, places Cornwall in a larger regional market with a population that exceeds 5 million.

The Metro Ottawa and Metro Montreal areas experienced high growth rates from 2006-2011, especially the Western Quebec region of Vaudreuil-Soulanges, which is immediately to the east of Cornwall. During this time period, Vaudreuil-Soulanges saw growth rates of over 15%.

Cornwall is also easily accessible from the Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne and Upper New York State.

Metro Ottawa Lachute 1,323,783 10,623 12,862 Lanark m k 0 68,698 0 1 m 89,333 k 5 Leeds-Grenville 7 Saint Lazare 100,546 m k 66,840 19,889 0 5 m k 5 2

46,589 Salaberry de Valleyfield Metro 21,346 4,222 40,745 Montreal 4,098,927

St. Law 10,368 rence Riv 10,687 er

Malone 9,688 5,674 Plattsburgh 19,696

111,007 Saranac Lake 5,283 Lake Placid 2,414

6,085,707

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GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION

Cornwall’s population is spread out across the geographic footprint of the city. When separated into 5 zones, the most populous section is the East, with over 16,000 residents. Cornwall’s Centretown remains a popular choice for residents, especially with the recent addition of high density housing. The most popular form of housing is single-detached houses (48.7%). Just over 20% of people live in low-rise apartment buildings, followed by semi-detached or duplex homes with two units (10%).

EAMER’S CORNERS SETTLEMENT ZONES IN 3,800 THE CITY OF CORNWALL

CENTRETOWN RIIVERDALE 11,,400 3,800

DOWNTOWN 10,600 EASTEND 16,800

Cornwall has a number of well-planned neighbourhoods, offering a variety of choice to residents. Settlement patterns can be separated into five geographic zones.

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AGE PROFILE

Like many Canadian communities, the largest segment of Cornwall’s population is made up of baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964). The next largest cohort is the baby boom echo (children of the baby boomers), which is now part of the workforce.

The average age of the population in Cornwall is 44.3 years old, slightly older than the Ontario average age of 41. The average age of females living in Cornwall is 45.4 years old while the average age of males living in Cornwall is 43.1 years old.

88.2% of the population is aged 15 and over.

CORNWALL POPULATION PYRAMID

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TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS

Cornwall experienced rapid growth between 1871 and 1891 when the town more than doubled in size. A second period of rapid growth occurred between 1921 and 1931 when the population increased by 50%. In 1957, the City of Cornwall annexed a substantial portion of land from the Cornwall Township, and this increased its population from 18,000 to 41,000. Cornwall’s population has since grown slightly, but overall it has remained stable for the past several decades.

Observations suggest that the positive upward trend in population, as noted in the 2011 Census, is continuing. Demographic projections predict that the city will experience a 7.3% increase in population by the year 2026, and will further exceed 50,000 people by 2036.

EDUCATION

Cornwall residents have access to excellent primary and secondary schools, as well as post-secondary education at St. Lawrence College, which is reflected in the community’s educational profile.

Approximately 74% of individuals in the working age population (15 years and over) have acquired a high school graduation certificate or higher.

HIGHEST LEVEL OF SCHOOLING OF CORNWALL RESIDENTS

Uni versity (9.17%) College (23.85%) Trade certificate (7.13%) High school diploma or equi vale nt (33.75%) No certificate, diploma or de gree (26.11%)

Statistics Canada 2016

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BILINGUAL CAPACITY

Cornwall is one of the most bilingual cities in Canada, with approximately half of the City’s residents speaking both English and French. KNOWLEDGE OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGES IN CORNWALL

English (57.26%)

French (0.88%)

English and French (41.86%)

Statistics Canada 2016

The majority of people in Cornwall consider English as their primary language. Francophones represent 23.19% of the City’s population, compared to 15.4% for Eastern Ontario and 4.8% for Ontario as a whole.

The nature of Cornwall’s linguistic abilities continues to change as new residents move to the City. The 2011 Census noted several other languages being spoken in Cornwall, most notably the Asian languages of Urdu, Tamil and Punjabi as well as European languages such as German, Spanish and Italian.

MOTHER TONGUE OF CORNWALL RESIDENTS

English (70.64%)

French (23.19%)

Other (6.17%)

Statistics Canada 2016

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IMMIGRATION

The City of Cornwall is a vibrant and welcoming place filled with opportunities for new comers to Canada: an ideal place for living, working and raising a family without any financial burden.

The graphs below illustrate the composition of Cornwall's population including immigration in both 2016 and 2011 years.

7% 9% 93% 91%

Non - Immigrants Non - Immigrants 2016 2011 Immigrants Immigrants

Immigration accounts for most of the Canadian population and accounts for 7% of the Cornwall population. The graphs below identify the top five continents, and the countries of immigrants in the City.

Asia United Kingdom Europe Pakistan America United States Africa Sri Lanka Other Africa

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INCOME

Cornwall income levels have historically been below Ontario and Canadian averages. The following charts explore individual and family income data for the City of Cornwall.

INDIVIDUAL INCOME DISTRIBUTION

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Income earned by residents over the age of 15 in 2010 is plotted in the above chart. The two largest cohorts fall within the range of $20,000 to $39,999.

Income levels rise when one considers the entire economic region of Cornwall and SDG. The average individual income in the Cornwall region is $38,922, compared to $30,236 in the city alone.

AVERAGE INDIVIDUAL INCOME

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It is also helpful to consider the economic impact of a family as opposed to just individuals. The average family income in the Cornwall region is $86,506, slightly below that of Ontario and Canada. Income levels in Cornwall and SDG are mitigated by the low overall cost of living in the area.

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COST OF LIVING

People in Cornwall spend less on housing, on average, than people in Ontario or Canada. Approximately 75% of residents spend less than 30% of their total household income on shelter costs. Combined with other factors, low shelters costs contribute to a low cost of living, helping to offset lower income levels.

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WORKFORCE

The workforce in the City of Cornwall is 20,850. However, employers are able to draw upon a much larger workforce of 55,470 in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. WORKFORCE INSIGHTS A strong work ethic is deeply ingrained in the local culture that makes for a productive, efficient and Worforce 20,640 Regional Workforce 55,175 extremely loyal work force. Language Used at Work English (95%) Typical Job Type Full-time (51%) Prevailing Mode of Transportation Car (77%) Typical Commute 15 minutes (57%) COMMUTING TRENDS

As with any community, there is a flow of people who commute to work outside of Cornwall, and a flow of people from outside who work inside the city boundaries. The majority of commuters are inbound, with the nearby townships of South Stormont and South Glengarry providing the largest number of workers.

The majority of local residents who are commuting to jobs outside of Cornwall are working for employers located in South Stormont, South Glengarry, and Ottawa.

PLACE OF RESIDENCE FOR PERSONS WORKING IN CORNWALL

PLACE Of RESIDENCE TOTAL Cornwall 13,835 South Stormont 2,965 South Glengarry 2,310 North Stormont 495 South Dundas 320 North Glengarry 240 Prescott-Russell 110 Ottawa 90 Montreal 65 North Grenville 50 North Dundas 45 Others 65

Statistics Canada 2011

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WORKFORCE

It is interesting to examine what sectors people work in, and what occupations they hold.

Employment in Cornwall is diversified across a number of sectors, including support sectors such as Health Care, Education, Social Assistance and Administration. Manufacturing, Transportation and Warehousing are also strong, as are service sectors such as Retail, Accommodations and Food Services. EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY

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WAGE RATES

Wage rates in Cornwall are typically below the national average, reflecting the low cost of living in the area, the availability of accommodation and high employee retention rates for employers.

The following chart has been developed to give a general idea of what employers can expect to pay in order to remain competitive with other companies in their sector. The ranges are based upon entry-level hires, and could fluctuate based upon the sector, the company and the experience of the individual.

POSITION SECTOR WAGE RANGE

Ontario Minimum Wage All $11.25 per hour

Warehouse Clerk Logistics $13.00 - $16.50 per hour

Material Handling Equipment Operator Logistics $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Office Clerk Logistics $13.00 - $15.50 per hour

General Labourer Manufacturing $11.25 - $13.00 per hour

Assembly Line Worker Manufacturing $11.50 - $13.50 per hour

Millwright Manufacturing $18.50 - $30.00 per hour

Customer Service Clerk Call Centre $11.25 - $12.00 per hour

Customer Service Clerk (Bilingual) Call Centre $11.50 - $13.50 per hour

Cashier Retail $11.25 - $12.50 per hour

Office Clerk Business $12.50 - $16.00 per hour

Bookkeeper Business $12.50 - $16.00 per hour

A-Z Truck Driver Transportation $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Qualified Tradesperson General $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

The above table should be used as a general guide only. Actual wage rates may differ. Cornwall Economic Development 2016

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SUMMARY

Cornwall’s demographic profiles continue to change. As new employers locate in the city, and existing companies expand, new residents (along with new skills) are being attracted to the area. What has not changed is the attractiveness of the city as a place to live, work and play.

In 2016, Statistics Canada conducted a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. The Census data is due to be released over several months in 2017.

ADDITIONAL ONLINE INFORMATION

Additional demographic data for Cornwall and the region, as reported in the 2011 Census and 2011 National Household Survey, is available online at www.statcan.gc.ca

Information on Cornwall is also available on the following websites: www.ChooseCornwall.ca Business news, employment opportunities and downloadable maps, reports and articles. www.Cornwall.ca Information on municipal programs and services. www.ImmigrationCornwall.ca Information of interest to newcomers looking to settle in Cornwall.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

This document is one of several chapters that form part of the Cornwall Community Profile. The Profile is a comprehensive document that provides detailed information on Cornwall. You can download other chapters of the Profile at www.ChooseCornwall.ca

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