Markham Demographics 2011
Quick Facts
Markham’s 2011 Census Population: 301,709
All data is from the Statistics Canada 2011 Census and 2011 National Household Survey Profile. Numbers may not add due to rounding.
1. ETHNIC ORIGIN
4. VISIBLE MINORITIES
The most frequently reported ethnic origins in Markham were Asian (61%)
and European (25%).
Number
Percent
Total Population (in private households)
300,135
Ethnic Origins (total responses):
335,745
100
Asian
204,940
61
Almost three-quarters (72%) of Markham’s population were identified as
a visible minority. The most frequently reported visible minority groups
were Chinese (38%) and South Asian (19%).
Number
Percent
Total Population (in private households)
300,140
100
Not a Visible Minority
83,040
28
Visible Minority:
217,095
72
Chinese
114,950
38
South Asian
57,375
19
Black
9,715
3
Filipino
9,020
3
West Asian
6,185
2
Arab
3,400
1
Korean
3,160
1
Southeast Asian
2,750
1
Latin American
1,600
1
Japanese
1,145
<1
Other
7,800
3
East and Southeast Asian
South Asian
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern
European
North American
Caribbean
African
Latin, Central and South American
North American Aboriginal
Oceania
134,690
58,120
13,220
82,225
25,350
10,695
6,595
4,700
1,035
205
25
8
3
2
1
<1
<1
2. LANGUAGE (MOTHER TONGUE)
The most frequently spoken mother tongue languages after English
(40%), were Cantonese (16%) and unspecified Chinese languages
(11%).
Number
Percent
Total Population (single responses)
289,655
100
English
115,750
40
Cantonese
47,460
16
Chinese (not otherwise specified)
31,165
11
Mandarin
14,350
5
Tamil
14,710
5
Urdu
6,405
2
Persian (Farsi)
5,725
2
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
4,715
2
Gujarati
4,710
2
Panjabi (Punjabi)
4,375
2
Italian
4,265
2
Korean
2,885
1
Arabic
2,760
1
Greek
2,700
1
Hindi
2,460
1
French
2,035
1
Russian
2,035
1
Spanish
1,925
1
Other
19,225
7
3. RELIGION
Within the 70% of the population who reported a religious affiliation, the
largest percentage was Christian (44%). Almost one-third (30%) of
Markham residents reported no religious affiliation.
Number
Percent
Total Population (in private households)
300,140
100
Christian
132,230
44
Hindu
29,540
10
Muslim
22,415
8
Buddhist
13,280
4
Jewish
7,330
2
Sikh
4,335
1
Other
1,310
<1
No religious affiliation
89,695
30
5. IMMIGRANT STATUS and PLACE OF BIRTH
58% of Markham’s population were immigrants, 41% were nonimmigrants, and 1% were non-permanent residents. Approximately
three-quarters (77%) of all immigrants were born in Asia.
Number
Percent
Immigrant Status:
Total Population (in private households)
300,140
100
Non-immigrants
122,330
41
Non-permanent residents
3,910
1
Immigrants
173,895
58
Place of Birth of Immigrants:
Total Immigrants
Asia
China
Hong Kong
Sri Lanka
India
Philippines
Pakistan
Iran
Other
Europe
Americas
Africa
Oceania and other
173,895
134,405
100
77
42,225
31,000
13,655
13,330
6,535
5,265
5,190
17,215
17,300
14,365
7,510
315
10
8
4
<1
6. AGE OF POPULATION
10. LABOUR FORCE STATUS
About half of Markham residents (49%) are over 40 years of age, with
most (37%) being within the 40-64 age group.
Number
Percent
Total Population
301,710
100
0-4 years
16,430
5
5-9 years
17,315
6
10-19 years
40,055
13
20-29 years
39,825
13
30-39 years
38,920
13
40-64 years
112,140
37
65 years or more
37,015
12
Approximately two-thirds (65%) of the population aged 15 and over was in
the labour force, and 60% were employed.
Number
Percent
Total population aged 15 and over
247,620
100
Not in the labour force
87,395
35
In the labour force
160,225
65
Employed
Unemployed
147,315
12,910
60
5
11. PLACE OF WORK STATUS
The majority (82%) of the employed population worked at a usual place of
business.
Number
Percent
Total employed population aged 15 and over 147,315
100
Worked at home
10,800
7
Worked outside Canada
1,215
1
No fixed workplace address
14,510
10
Worked at usual place
120,785
82
7. HOUSEHOLD SIZE
About 1 in 10 households consist of one person (11%), and almost 2 in 10
households (19%) consist of 5 or more people.
Number
Percent
Total private households
90,535
100
1 person
10,225
11
2 persons
21,285
24
3 persons
19,340
21
4 persons
22,425
25
5 persons or more
17,265
19
12. LABOUR FORCE BY OCCUPATION
About 1 in 5 households (21%) had a household income over $150,000.
Number
Percent
Total private households
90,535
100
Under $20,000
7,340
8
$20,000 - $39,999
11,205
12
$40,000 - $59,999
11,940
13
$60,000 - $79,999
11,550
13
$80,000 - $99,999
10,800
12
$100,000 - $124,999
10,510
12
$125,000 - $149,999
8,205
9
$150,000 and over
18,975
21
Almost half the labour force (44%) was employed in sales and service, and
business, finance and administration.
Number
Percent
Total labour force population aged 15+ *
155,570
100
Sales and service
36,225
23
Business, finance and administration
33,035
21
Management
20,340
13
Natural and applied sciences
19,100
12
Education, law and social, community and
government services
15,270
10
Trades, transport, equipment operators
10,460
7
Health
7,900
5
Manufacturing and utilities
7,700
5
Art, culture, recreation and sport
4,565
3
Natural resources, agriculture
985
<1%
Average Household Income
Median Household Income
13. LABOUR FORCE BY INDUSTRY
8. HOUSEHOLD INCOME (2010)
*For which an occupation was reported.
$ 108,520
$ 86,022
Almost half the labour force (46%) was employed in one of the following
industries: finance, insurance, real estate; professional, scientific and
technical services; retail trade; and manufacturing.
Number
Percent
Total labour force population aged 15+*
155,575
100
Finance and insurance, and real estate
20,170
13
Professional, scientific and technical services
18,600
12
Retail trade
16,515
11
Manufacturing
15,345
10
Health care and social assistance
12,875
8
Wholesale trade
12,025
8
Educational services
10,375
7
Accommodation and food services
10,170
7
Information and cultural industries, arts,
entertainment and recreation
7,975
5
Public administration
6,040
4
Construction
5,610
4
Other
19,870
13
9. EDUCATION
Almost 3 in 5 people (59%) aged 15 and over had completed some form of
postsecondary education.
Number
Percent
Total population aged 15 and over
247,615
100
University certificate, diploma or degree
at or above the Bachelor level
82,095
33
University certificate or diploma
below Bachelor level
16,520
7
College diploma, CEGEP or other
non-university certificate or diploma
36,775
15
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10,385
4
High School diploma
61,235
25
No certificate, diploma or degree
40,615
16
*For which an industry was reported.
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