Fast Facts
Barrie has numerous advantages as a location for your business. Explore our city by the numbers.
Barrie metro area has a population of 197,059 residents. In the last forty years, the area has grown by over 560%, making it a magnet for those looking for lower housing costs, year-round recreational activities, an excellent place to raise a family, and a nurturing environment to locate a business.
Explore our community profile for information on demographics, labour force, and employer data. If you are looking to locate your business in Barrie, KPMG business costs outlines how Barrie compares to other cities worldwide.
| Population, Barrie City: 2016 |
|
| Year: 2016 |
141,434 |
| Year: 2011 |
136,063 |
| Change in population |
3.9% (2011-2016) |
| Average age of population |
38.9 |
| % of population aged 15+ |
81.9% |
| Population density per sq/km |
1,428 |
| Land area |
99.04 sq/km |
| Source: Statistics Canada |
Households, 2016 |
|
| Average persons per household |
2.7 |
| Married or Living Common law |
63,670 |
| Couples without Children |
13,555 |
| Couples with Children |
17,725 |
| Lone-parent families |
8,215 |
| Average household income * |
$91,293 |
| Dominant building type |
Single Detached |
|
Sources: Statistics Canada 2016; *BMA Municipal Study 2016
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Employment Characteristics, Barrie CMA
| Month/Year |
Population 15+ (in thousands) |
Participation Rate |
Unemployment Rate |
| June 2017 |
172.6 |
70.6% |
5.7% |
| January 2017 |
171.4 |
65.5% |
7.5% |
| July 2016 |
169.9 |
65.3% |
7.9% |
| January 2016 |
168.5 |
67.8% |
6.4% |
| July 2015 |
167 |
70.8 % |
7.2% |
| January 2015 |
165.7 |
73.4% |
5.5% |
| July 2014 |
167.5 |
70.9% |
6.3% |
| January 2014 |
166.3 |
70.2% |
6.2% |
| July 2013 |
165.1 |
74% |
8.6% |
| January 2013 |
164 |
73.2% |
7.3% |
| July 2012 |
163.2 |
70.9% |
8.0% |
| Source: Monthly Labour Force Survey, Statistics Canada |
|
Labour Force
Education Attainment
15 years & Over |
# of People |
Percentage |
| High school certificate or equivalent |
32,115 |
30% |
| Apprenticeship or trade certificates |
8,880 |
8% |
| College, or other non-university certificates |
26,830 |
25% |
| University diploma below bachelor level |
3,415 |
3% |
| University certificate, or diploma, or degree |
15,800 |
15% |
| Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 |
Distribution of Employment, Non-Retail |
Barrie |
| Healthcare and social assistance |
14.9% |
| Accommodation and Food Services |
8.9% |
| Educational Services |
7.5% |
| Construction |
8.0% |
| Manufacturing |
6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, technical |
5.6% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services |
4.6% |
| Wholesale trade |
5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing |
4.5% |
| Other services except public admin |
3.9% |
| Public administration |
3.4% |
| Finance and insurance |
3.4% |
| Source: EMSI Analyst, Q1 2017 |
Largest Employers
| Private Sector |
# Of Employees |
| Wolf Steel / Napoleon Appliances |
800 |
| Georgian International Ltd. |
675 |
| Sinton Transportation |
589 |
| Transcom |
490 |
| Scotiabank |
400 |
| The Source Headquarters |
400 |
| Russell Security Services Inc. |
360 |
| GEEP Group of Companies |
355 |
| Matsu Manufacturing Inc. |
350 |
| Source: Huronia Business Times, 2016 |
Public Sector |
# Of Employees |
| Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board |
3,400 |
| Georgian College |
2,500 |
| Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre |
2,465 |
| City of Barrie |
1,265 |
| YMCA of Simcoe-Muskoka |
1,024 |
| Source: Huronia Business Times 2016 |
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