In the 2011 census the recorded number of economically active people in the parish was 226 and of those, 146 were economically active.

With this table it is possible to compare the 1881 occupation statistics with those of 2011.
As the 1881 graph shows the most significant occupations other than the unknown ones were agriculture and domestic.
In 1881 it is highly likely the parish would have been surrounded by farmland and there may not have been as many opportunities available as there would have been in 2011.
The largest sector in 2011 was professionals and associate professionals which compared to only 4 in 1881 is a large expansion.
This shows that over 130 years the dominant occupation roles have shifted from agriculture to professionals and also managers and directors.
This might be due to improved transport links to larger cities and the demand for higher wages and a decrease in family run farms for a source of income.
From studying the 2011 occupation statistics they suggest Stainton may have a slightly wealthy domain about it and also more of a middle aged to older aged population.
The smallest sectors in 2011 were sales and administrative jobs, for example shop work or office work.
This may be due to one person in a household earning a higher income so the other takes a more relaxed job role or because these types of jobs tend to have more flexible hours making it more suitable to fit around family life.
In the 2011 census the recorded number of economically active people in the parish was 226 and of those, 146 were economically active.
With this table it is possible to compare the 1881 occupation statistics with those of 2011. As the 1881 graph shows the most significant occupations other than the unknown ones were agriculture and domestic. In 1881 it is highly likely the parish would have been surrounded by farmland and there may not have been as many opportunities available as there would have been in 2011. The largest sector in 2011 was professionals and associate professionals which compared to only 4 in 1881 is a large expansion. This shows that over 130 years the dominant occupation roles have shifted from agriculture to professionals and also managers and directors. This might be due to improved transport links to larger cities and the demand for higher wages and a decrease in family run farms for a source of income. From studying the 2011 occupation statistics they suggest Stainton may have a slightly wealthy domain about it and also more of a middle aged to older aged population. The smallest sectors in 2011 were sales and administrative jobs, for example shop work or office work. This may be due to one person in a household earning a higher income so the other takes a more relaxed job role or because these types of jobs tend to have more flexible hours making it more suitable to fit around family life.
Stainton, South Lakeland