| Population | 2001 Census | 2006 Census | 2010 Estimate |
| City of St. Thomas | 33,236 | 36,110 | 39,839 |
| Total Primary Trading Area | 50,083 | 55,688 | 58,342 |
| Total St. Thomas & District | 58,892 | 61,320 | 68,226 |
| City of St. Thomas | 15,760 |
| Central Elgin (includes Port Stanley, Belmont) | 6,120 |
| Southwold Township | 1,890 |
| 2001/2006 Census | +9.10% |
| (5 year comparisons: Ontario average 6.6%, London City 5.1%) | |
| 2009/10 projected annual rate | +2.14% |
| 2009 Total | $34.6 million |
| 2008 Total | $55.9 million |
| 2007 Total | $93.8 million |
| 2006 Total | $69.4 million |
| 2005 Total | $65.5 million |
| 5 Year Total | $319.2 million |
Average St. Thomas PriceJuly 2010 London/St. Thomas Association of Realtors (Stand alone single dwellings): $203,419
Average London CMA PriceJuly 2010 London/St. Thomas Association of Realtors (Stand alone single dwellings): $228,283
Rental Vacancy Rate (CMHC survey April 2010): 5.1%
Average Mortgage Rates (August 27, 2010)One Year(fixed rate/closed): 3.30%Five Year(fixed rate/closed): 5.39%
| 2010 June (average, year-to-date) | 266,900 |
| 2006 Full Year average(last full census) | 250,100 |
Local Unemployment Rate: 8.8% Canada avg. 8.4% (May 2010)
Biggest Changes: Manufacturing, Construction, Retail
Sponsored by: St. Thomas Public Library
Date: Tuesday May 15, 2012
Location: Library, 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas
"Business After 5" is a great opportunity for Members to build relationships in the business community. No other event regularly brings together so many business and community people in one place, at one time. Members and invited guests are welcome to attend and pre-registration is not required.
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