Woodburn Neighbourhood Guide

This neighbourhood has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 40s, people in their 50s, and people in their 60s. Thamesville is a small rural community in the northeastern part of the municipality of Chatham-Kent, with a population of approximately 930. It is 10 minutes north of Highway 401, and the Thames River forms its southern border. Thamesville’s downtown offers a selection of restaurants, shops and services. Thamesville offers a unique setting for those looking to enjoy small-town life while remaining close to the amenities of larger communities. It is largely an agricultural community, and each June, Thamesville hosts a Threshing Festival.

People & Families in Thamesville

Families with kids make up 33% of households in Thamesville, while couples without children make up 30% of households and 33% of households are one person living alone. People in this neighbourhood come from 20 different ethnic origins, and 9% are first-generation immigrants, while 15% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

380

Neighbourhood Population

861

Household Size

1 person - 32%
2 persons - 36%
3 persons - 13%
4 persons - 13%
5 or more persons - 5%

Household Types

One-person households - 32%
Non-family households - 1%
Families with children - 32%
Couples without children - 30%
Multiple families in household - 0%

Children Per Family

1 child - 22%
2 children - 22%
3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 15%
15 to 64 years - 67%
65 years and over - 18%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

Canadian - 40%
English - 32%
Scottish - 26%
Irish - 17%
French - 15%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 3%
25 to 34 years - 3%
35 to 44 years - 12%
45 to 54 years - 22%
55 to 64 years - 22%
65 to 74 years - 16%
75 to 84 years - 12%
85 years and over - 5%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 4%
5 to 9 years - 4%
10 to 14 years - 5%
15 to 19 years - 5%
20 to 29 years - 11%
30 to 39 years - 9%
40 to 49 years - 12%
50 to 59 years - 19%
60 to 69 years - 11%
over 70 years - 9%

Thamesville Schools

This neighbourhood has great secondary schools. There are 5 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving this neighbourhood. The special programs offered at local schools include French Immersion and Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

5

Catholic Schools

4

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in Thamesville

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. There are 1 parks in Thamesville, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 6.

Number of Parks

1

Number of Recreation Facilities

6

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playground - 1
Pool - 1
Ball Diamonds - 3
Skateboard Park - 1

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Getting Around in Thamesville

There are 0 transit stops in Thamesville. In Thamesville, there are mostly vehicle commuters, most commute within the city, and people have mostly short commutes.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 81%
Commute to another city - 20%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 84%
Transit - 0%
Walk/bike - 12%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 35%
30 to 44 minutes - 23%
45 to 59 minutes - 2%
60 minutes and over - 6%
Less than 15 minutes - 30%

Work and Education in Thamesville

In this neighbourhood, 12% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 58% have any postsecondary education. The manufacturing industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 15%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 11%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 10%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 7%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 9%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 5%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 3%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 9%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 5%
$200,000 and over - 0%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 27%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 17%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 14%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Manufacturing - 20%
Retail trade - 13%
Health care and social assistance - 8%

Employment

Employed - 57% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 4% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 38% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

Thamesville Homes

In this neighbourhood, there are mostly detached homes. Thamesville has a consistent population, with 18% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 5% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 85%
Semi-detached house - 2%
Duplex - 2%
Row house - 2%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 8%
High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 0%
Not condominium - 96%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 9%
2 bedrooms - 25%
3 bedrooms - 51%
No bedrooms - 0%
4 or more bedrooms - 14%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 15%
1981 to 1990 - 2%
1991 to 2000 - 5%
2001 to 2005 - 2%
2006 to 2010 - 0%
2011 to 2016 - 0%
1960 or before - 76%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 80%
Renter - 19%