| Population in 2001 |
148,480 |
| Land area (square km) : |
897.46 |
| Median age of the population |
35 years old |
| Population in the working age (15 – 65) |
95,700 |
| All persons with earnings |
83,000 |
| Average Earning |
$33,171 |
| Agriculture |
2% |
| Manufacturing and construction |
24% |
| Wholesale and retail |
19% |
| Finance and real estate |
5% |
| Health and education |
14% |
| Business services |
18% |
| Other services |
18% |
| Less than a high school graduation certificate |
20% |
| High school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary |
29% |
| Trades certificate or diploma |
13% |
| College certificate or diploma |
24% |
| University certificate, diploma or degree |
14% |
