1. The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices
7/30/2019
The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices
Hussar
2000/12/05
Acknowledgements:
The Arkleton Centre for Rural Development Research
The Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation

2. There are more older men than women
Hussar: 1996
There are more older men than women
What about the future?
age
men
women

3. This is what we mean by an aging population
Hussar: 1996 and 2005
This is what we mean by an aging population

4. Hussar and Rural Alberta: 2005
Hussar will have an older population than the rest of Alberta…IF
Especially among men

5. % employed by industry Hussar - 1996 5 10 15 20 25 30 agric oprim manu5 10 15 20 25 30
agric
oprim
manu
const
distrib
prodserv
socserv
persserv
Hussar
% employed by industry
Hussar
How does Hussar compare to other small communities?
Hussar has more manufacturing
0-199

6. Men’s income is increasing
7/30/2019
Men’s income is increasing
Actually MEDIAN income
but women’s isn’t

7. Larger communities are growing
Ferintosh
13%
Larger communities are growing
8% - Hussar is growing at an above average rate
No change
Small communities are shrinking

8. Small communities have older populations
Ferintosh
43%
Small communities have older populations
Hussar is younger than average

9. At 17% - Does Hussar have a housing problem?
Ferintosh
At 17% - Does Hussar have a housing problem?

10. Hussar has fewer commuters than average
Ferintosh
17%

11. Hussar is above average
Ferintosh

12. The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices
7/30/2019
The New Rural Economy: Options and Choices
Hussar
2000/12/05
Acknowledgements:
The Arkleton Centre for Rural Development Research
The Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation