Demographics and Market Data

Data Based on Downtown Harriston Trade Area (2006)
The trade area refers to the geographic area that points to where the majority of downtown consumers reside (75-80%).
Population

15,090

Total Private Households

5,719

Downtown Harriston Trade Area Population Projection

16,070

Household Size

2.6

Average Household Income

$61,439

Median Household Income

$52,369

Age Characteristics

14 and under
19%
15-24 13%
25-44 23%
45-64 24%
65+ 19%
Home Ownership

4,280

Education Levels

High school without certificate 4,186
High school with certificate 3,407
Trade certificate/diploma 1,208
College/other non university 1,766
University
1,061
Types of Employment

Management 569
Business, finance and administration 988
Natural & applied science 217
Health 502
Social science, education, government and religion 402
Art, culture, sport and recreation 99
Sales and service 1,603
Trades, transport and equipment operation 1,822
Primary industry 1,019
Manufacturing and utilities 1,175
Unemployment Rate

3.6%