Statistical Information

Fort Frances Vital Statistics

Statistics Canada Community Profiles: 2001 Census Data Fort Frances

Population
8,315 (in 2001)

Average number of people/household
3

Unemployment Rate
7.1%

Largest ethnic groups
English (34%)
Scottish (27%)
Canadian (25%)

Total Average Income
$30,820

Major Employers
Abitibi Consolidated Inc. - 800
Rainy River District School Board - 450
Canada Safeway - 140
Riverside Health Care - 240
Town of Fort Frances - 160

Labour Force by Industry
Agriculture - 1%
Communication - 3%
Construction - 6%
Education - 7%
Finance/Insurance - 4%
Government - 6%
Health/Social Science - 18%
Manufacturing - 16%
Trade - 15%
Transportation - 3%
Tourism - 8%

Town of Fort Frances Revenue and Expenditures
Administration and Finance - 6.6%
Community Services - 25.2%
Operations and Facilities - 17.7%
Planning and Development - 1.5%
Corporate - 10.9%
Net Required Taxation - 38.1%