Demographic Overview
Demographic Overview
Demographic Overview
Brampton Among Canada’s 20 Largest Municipalities
Toronto (Ont.)
2,615,060
Montréal (Que.)
1,649,519
Calgary (Alta.)
1,096,833
Ottawa (Ont.)
883,391
Edmonton (Alta.)
812,201
Mississauga (Ont.)
713,443
Winnipeg (Man.)
663,617
Vancouver (B.C.)
603,502
Brampton (Ont.)
523,911
Hamilton (Ont.)
519,949
Québec (Que.)
516,622
Surrey (B.C.)
With a population of over 523,911 in 2011
Brampton was the 9th largest city in Canada.
468,251
Laval (Que.)
401,553
Halifax (N.S.)
390,096
London (Ont.)
366,151
Markham (Ont.)
301,709
Vaughan (Ont.)
288,301
Gatineau (Que.)
265,349
Longueuil (Que.)
231,409
Burnaby (B.C.)
223,218
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
Demographic Overview
Among Canada’s Fastest Growing Places
15.3
8.8
8.9
9.6
10.1
10.9
11.2
10
18.6
20.7
20.8
1.8
3.1
3.9
4.4
4.5
4.7
4.8
5.2
6.7
Montréal (Que.)
Hamilton (Ont.)
London (Ont.)
Vancouver (B.C.)
Toronto (Ont.)
Halifax (N.S.)
Winnipeg (Man.)
Québec (Que.)
Mississauga (Ont.)
Ottawa (Ont.)
Laval (Que.)
Gatineau (Que.)
Burnaby (B.C.)
Calgary (Alta.)
Edmonton (Alta.)
Markham (Ont.)
Surrey (B.C.)
Vaughan (Ont.)
Brampton (Ont.)
Burnaby (B.C.)
Longueuil (Que.)
Gatineau (Que.)
Vaughan (Ont.)
Markham (Ont.)
London (Ont.)
Halifax (N.S.)
Laval (Que.)
Surrey (B.C.)
Québec (Que.)
Hamilton (Ont.)
Brampton (Ont.)
Vancouver (B.C.)
Winnipeg (Man.)
Mississauga (Ont.)
Edmonton (Alta.)
Ottawa (Ont.)
Calgary (Alta.)
Montréal (Que.)
Toronto (Ont.)
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 and 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
0
-
5
500,000
20
2,500,000
15
223,218
231,409
265,349
288,301
301,709
366,151
390,096
401,553
468,251
516,622
519,949
523,911
603,502
663,617
713,443
812,201
883,391
1,096,833
1,649,519
1,000,000
2,615,060
1,500,000
% Growth 2006-2011
25
Population 2011
3,000,000
Brampton held the highest rate of
population growth among Canada’s
20 largest cities, in 2011.
2,000,000
%
Demographic Overview
Brampton and the GTA
Population Comparisons, 2011
3,000,000
2,615,060
Brampton is the 3rd largest community (over 100,000
people) within the Greater Toronto Area
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
713,443
523,911
500,000
301,709
288,301
185,541
0
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
182,520
175,779
149,607
Demographic Overview
Historic Population Growth
1976-2011
600,000
523,911
500,000
Brampton has grown by an average of 12,000 people
per year, over the 1976 - 2011 Census Years.
433,806
400,000
325,428
268,251
300,000
234,445
188,498
149,090
200,000
100,000
100,000
0
1976
1981
1986
1991
Source: Statistics Canada, 1976 - 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
1996
2001
2006
2011
Demographic Overview
Population Comparisons
(% Increase Over Census Periods)
Brampton’s population continues to grow at a
higher rate than the Greater Toronto Area.
% Increase
33.3
30
26.5
24.4
25
Percentage (%)
21.3
20.8
20
14.4
13.4
15
9.4
9.2
9.8
9.2
10
9.2
5
0
1981-1986
1986-1991
Brampton
1991-1996
1996-2001
2001-2006
Greater Toronto Area (Toronto CMA)
Source: Statistics Canada, 1981 - 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
2006-2011
Demographic Overview
Population and Employment – Brampton
1,000,000
450,000
900,000
863,800
836,800
686,800
307,110
292,430
614,300
600,000
500,000
400,000
760,700
800,000
700,000
888,600
321,960
268,460
244,030
Employment in
Brampton is expected to
have growth of over
350,000
300,000
50%
250,000
over the next 25
years
207,350
200,000
400,000
150,000
300,000
Population in Brampton
is expected to have
growth of over
100,000
200,000
50,000
100,000
0
0
2016
2021
2026
Employment
2031
2036
Population
Source: Preliminary forecasts prepared for the City of Brampton by Hemson Consulting Ltd.
3
2041
40%
over the next 25
years
Demographic Overview
A Young & Growing Labour Pool
Brampton’s largest population cluster is 30-49 years of age. Positive
prospects for a sustained labour force in the future are reassured by the 1-19 age groups.
Age Groups
Male (2006)
Male (2011)
1.2
1.4
5.9
6.1
50-59
8.1
7.8
8.0
8.0
7.9
40-49
8.6
8.2
30-39
7.2
6.8
6.7
7.7
7.8
7.8
7.5
8
4.5
4.1
60-74
5.6
6.0
10
1.8
2
75+
4.2
3.9
Female (2006)
Female (2011)
7.3
6.9
7.2
7.2
7.3
7
20-29
10-19
0-9
6
4
2
0
0
% of Total Population
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 and 2006 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
2
4
6
8
10
Demographic Overview
Total Private Households and Average Household Income
160,000
$100,000
$89,010
$90,000
$83,379
140,000
$78,063
$80,000
Household total income in 2010 of private
households
120,000
$62,738
$70,000
$63,538
$150,000 and over
19,455
$125,000 to $149,999
100,000
$60,000
80,000
$50,000
12,535
$100,000 to $124,999
19,750
$80,000 to $99,999
20,350
$60,000 to $79,999
$40,000
60,000
23,900
$50,000 to $59,999
12,655
$40,000 to $49,999
11,360
$30,000
$30,000 to $39,999
40,000
$20,000
$20,000 to $29,999
149,270
97,550
81,080
70,685
125,925
$15,000 to $19,999
20,000
0
$10,000
$0
1991
1996
2001
Total Private Households
2006
2011
Avg. Household Income
Source: Statistics Canada, 1991 to 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
10,625
$10,000 to $14,999
$5,000 to $9,999
Under $5,000
7,935
3,795
2,535
1,505
2,865
Demographic Overview
Brampton’s Immigrant Population
Like many North American cities, immigrant population in Brampton continues to play an
Important role the growth and development of the community.
1991
Total Population
234,445
Canadian Citizenship
204,090
Non-Canadian Citizenship 29,370
Non-Immigrant Population 151,765
Immigrant Population
79,060
Non-permanent Residents 2,640
1996
268,251
236,455
30,710
169,560
96,115
1,485
2001
324,390
284,740
39,655
193,220
129,280
1,885
2006
431,575
367,070
64,500
222,080
206,190
3,305
2011
521,315
454,320
66,995
253,110
263,670
4,535
% Change '91 - % Change '01 '11
'11
122.36%
60.71%
122.61%
59.56%
128.11%
68.94%
66.78%
31.00%
233.51%
103.95%
71.78%
140.58%
12.85%
25.01%
Canadian citizens aged under 18
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over
62.14%
Source: Statistics Canada, 1991 to 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
Not Canadian citizens
Demographic Overview
Brampton’s Ethnic Composition
Top 15 Multi-Cultural Communities*
180,000
140,000
159,600
160,000
120,000
0
* Based on Single responses (persons who indicated one single ethnic category only)
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
12,485
13,470
14,565
16,465
18,540
16,470
20,000
19,460
24,030
27,780
33,610
34,065
40,000
38,230
60,000
50,355
80,000
62,290
100,000
Demographic Overview
Mother Tongue in Brampton
English
269,790
French
4,375
Panjabi (Punjabi)
91,345
Urdu
14,580
Portuguese
11,095
Gujarati
11,040
Spanish
10,225
Hindi
10,060
Tamil
9,530
Tagalog
8,785
Italian
7,990
Polish
4,785
0
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 Census of Canada
Compiled by the Brampton Economic Development Office – Business Information and Policy Branch
10,000
20,000
Demographic Overview
Contact information:
Daniel Bishun
Coordinator Business Information and Policy Analyst
City of Brampton
Phone: 905-874-2650
Toll Free: 1-888-381-BRAM
Email: [email protected]
www.brampton.ca
Sources (Endnotes)
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