Population in 2011: 89,555
Population in 2006: 88,793
Population in 2001: 88,331
2006 to 2011 population change| This city: | 0.9% |
| Ontario: | 5.7% |
2001 to 2006 population change
Total private dwellings: 40,457
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 38,305
Land area (km2): 799.87
Population density per square kilometre| This city: | 112.0 |
| Nearby towns and cities: | 93.0 |
Other nearby cities
Earning and income in 2005
Median earnings in 2005| This city: | 25,990 CAD |
| Ontario: | 29,335 CAD |
Median income in 2005| Here: | 27,664 CAD |
| Ontario: | 27,258 CAD |
Percent of persons in low income before tax
Composition of total income in this city
Occupation and industry
Participation rate| This city: | 63.4% |
| Province: | 67.1% |
Employment rate| This city: | 58.9% |
| Ontario: | 62.8% |
Labour force activity in Sarnia
Mode of transportation to work
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Universities in Sarnia
- Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Toronto Baptist Seminary and Bible College
Radio stations in this city
- CHOK (1070 kHz)
- CHKS-FM (106.3 MHz)
- CFGX-FM (99.9 MHz)
Notable people related to this city
Noteworthy people born here:
- Lance Storm (Wrestler)
- Chris Hadfield (Astronaut)
- Mike Weir (Golfer)
- Dino Ciccarelli (Ice Hockey Player)
- Marie Prevost
- R. Murray Schafer (Musical Artist)
- Sid Meier
- G. Scott Paterson
- Kim Mitchell (Musical Artist)
- Mike Crombeen (Ice Hockey Player)
- Harry Neale (NHL Coach)
- Cheryl Gallant (Politician)
- Brian West (Musical Artist)
- Pat Stapleton (Ice Hockey Player)
- Dominic Moore (Ice Hockey Player)
- Roger Gallaway (Politician)
- Pat Verbeek (Ice Hockey Player)
- Emm Gryner (Musical Artist)
- Dave Taylor (Politician)
- Derek Drouin (Athlete)
- James Doohan
- Dominique Pegg (Gymnast)
- Michael Marinaro (Figure Skater)
- Talia Chiarelli (Gymnast)
- Bert Lindsay (Ice Hockey Player)
- William Guthrie (Politician)
- Harry Steel (Politician)
- William "Bill" Pataky (Basketball)
- Ormond Beach (CFL Player)
- James Edward Bullbrook (Politician)
- Norm Perry (CFL Player)
Age characteristics
Median age of the population| This city: | 44.5 |
| Ontario: | 40.4 |
Percent of the population aged 15 and over
Citizenship and immigration
Total visible minority population
Male: 1,475| This city: | 3.5% |
| Ontario: | 22.7% |
Female: 1,520| This city: | 3.4% |
| Ontario: | 23.0% |
Aboriginal identity population
Male: 1,150| This city: | 2.7% |
| Province: | 2.0% |
Sarnia Minority Population Characteristics
Stadiums located in this city
- RBC Centre
- Sarnia Arena
- Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre
Lakes in Sarnia
This city schools
- St Patrick's Catholic Secondary School (281 East St N, Gradespan: 9-12, Enrollment: 656)
- École élémentaire catholique Saint-François-Xavier (901 promenade Les Rapides, Gradespan: 7-8, Enrollment: 79)
- London Road School (240 London Rd, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 187)
- High Park Public School (757 Kember Ave, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 407)
- St Michael Catholic School (Box 580, 1930 Wildwood Dr, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 238)
- Gregory A Hogan Catholic School (1825 Hogan Dr, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 283)
- Confederation Central School (2500 Confederation Line, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 272)
- École élémentaire catholique Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin (931 chemin Champlain, Gradespan: JK-6, Enrollment: 306)
- King George VI Public School (585 O'Dell Ave, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 309)
- Hanna Memorial Public School (369 Maria St, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 247)
- Holy Trinity Catholic School (60 Lorne Cr, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 445)
- Rosedale Public School (1018 Indian Rd N, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 437)
- Bright's Grove Public School (2612 Hamilton Rd, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 328)
- École élémentaire Les Rapides (1103 av Michigan, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 132)
- Lansdowne Public School (95 Lansdowne Ave, Gradespan: JK-8, Enrollment: 342)
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Marital Status
Married or living with a common-law partner
Male: 22,090| This city: | 60.6% |
| Province: | 59.8% |
Female: 22,130| This city: | 56.1% |
| Province: | 55.7% |
Not married and not living with a common-law partner
Male: 14,370| This city: | 39.4% |
| Ontario: | 40.2% |
This city - Marital Status
Families and households characteristics
Language
Knowledge of official languages in Sarnia
First official language spoken in Sarnia
Language most often used at home
Other languages used at home
Language most often used at work
Mobility status in 2006
Sarnia - Place of residence in 2005
This city - Place of residence in 2001
Education
Education attainment in this city
Airports Located in this city
- Sarnia (Chris Hadfield) Airport (ICAO: CYZR)
Colleges inside this city
Companies inside this city
- AVL Ventures Inc.
- Sombrio Capital Corp.
Federal Corporations Located in Sarnia
- 6295711 CANADA INC.
- 21ST CENTURY DREAMQUEST FILM PRODUCTIONS LTD.
- 6750320 CANADA INC.
- 7934696 CANADA INC.
- CLEMENT W. BOWMAN CONSULTING INC.
- FARGHER DENTAL FACILITY INC.
- INTERNATIONAL SILVER STICK HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, INC.
- Mobius Technical Ltd.
- R. & R. TEAHEN BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD.
- SWARNARAMAN ENTERPRISE LTD.
Hospitals inside this city
Radio stations Located in Sarnia
- CFGX-FM (99.9)
- CHKS-FM (106.3)
- CHOK-AM (1070)
Newspapers located in this city
Bridges located in Sarnia
Sports teams located in Sarnia
- Sarnia Jr. Sailors (Hockey)
- Cornwall Royals (Hockey)
- Sarnia Bees (Hockey)
- Sarnia Imperials (NFL)
- Sarnia Sailors (Hockey)
- Sarnia 2/26 Battery (NFL)
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Source:
Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13 2007 and
Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-XWE. Ottawa. Released October 24, 2012.
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