Publications
Publications are grouped by topic and present demographic and socio-economic data and trends. There are also Demographic Maps that provide a geographical representation of demographic and socio-economic characteristics of York Region residents.
| Census Overview, Trends, Updates |
Community Social Data Strategy Update: Census 2006 Releases - English
Provides preliminary observations of York Region statistics in the 2006 Census.
Census 2006 Update: Labour, Education, Ethnic Origin, Income and Housing - English
Includes key trends from the 2006 Census on labour activity, place of work, education, income and earnings, housing and shelter costs, ethnic origin and visible minorities.
Socio-economic Trends of the 2006 Census - English
Based on 2006 Census data, this presentation discusses socio-economic trends in terms of children and families, immigration and language, education and income in York Region.
The Changing Fabric of York Region: Socio-economic Changes of Census 2006 - English
Provides an overview of key socio-economic trends and growing high risk populations in York Region based on the 2006 Census.
The Changing Fabric of York Region: Socio-economic Trends of the 2006 Census - English
Focuses on the trends of age and families, ethno-cultural and economic diversity in York Region based on 2006 Census data.
Diversity of Residents Living in York Region: Employment and Income - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Reports employment trends and patterns, covering information such as labour force participation, industries and locations in which residents worked, unemployment rates using 2001 and 2006 Census data.
Diversity of Residents Living in York Region: Ethnic Origin and Visible Minorities - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Provides data on York Region residents' ethnic origin based on 2006 Census data.
Diversity of Residents Living in York Region: Immigration and Mobility - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Presents immigration trends in York Region and its local municipalities using 2001 and 2006 Census data.
Languages of Residents Living in York Region - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Focuses on York Region residents' knowledge of official languages, language used at work and home languages as reported in the 2006 Census.
Projections on the Diversity of Residents Living in York Region from 2006 to 2031 - English
Provides an overview on how the diversity of York Region's population is forecasted to change in terms of immigration, ethnicity and visible minority status, between the years 2006 and 2031.
What if York Region were a village of just 100 people? - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
A proportional representation to illustrate what York Region would look like if it were a village of 100 people.
York Region as a Global Village: Socio-economic Trends - English
Uses 2006 Census data and creates a proportional representation to illustrate what York Region would look like if it were a village of 100 people.
| Families, Children and Seniors |
Families Living in York Region - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Reports on family structure, children and youth, median income and housing conditions.
Seniors Living in York Region - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Profiles seniors in York Region based on 2001 and 2006 Census data.
Youth Living in York Region - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Profiles youth in York Region based on the 2001 and 2006 Censuses.
Housing and Our Economy: Remaining Competitive - English
Provides key findings of the integrated analysis of York Region's housing, employment, and labour force.
Housing and Shelter Costs in York Region - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Provides an overview of the housing conditions of York Region residents based on multiple data sources
Housing Matters - English
An overview of housing demand, the housing market and programs and services that support York Region residents.
Taking Stock - English
Provides an overview of the housing system in York Region.
A Profile of York Region's Low Income Population: Research Highlights -
EnglishOutlines the socio-economic characteristics of the low income population in York Region based on 2001 Census data.
A Profile of York Region's Low Income Population: Update -
EnglishOutlines the socio-economic characteristics and trends of the low income population in York Region based on 2006 Census data.
Low Income Population Living in York Region - English / Chinese / Farsi / Russian
Presents selected characteristics of the low income population in York Region based on 2001 Census data.
Quality of Life in York Region -
EnglishPresents key findings related to York Region from three reports (Incomes, Shelter and Necessities, Dynamic Societies and Social Change, and Growth, the Economy and the Urban Environment).
Community Portraits: Immigrants Living in York Region - English / French
Provides an overview of the unique needs of women, youth, seniors and francophone immigrant groups based on socio-demographic data, community consultations and other research studies.
Changing Landscapes: Recent Immigrants Living in York Region - English
Examines the social and economic characteristics of recent immigrants - those who immigrated between 2001 and 2006 - living in York Region, using 2006 Census data.
Community Snapshots: Recent Immigrants Living in York Region - English
Based on Statistics Canada's 2001 Census, this report looks at the socio-economic characteristics of York Region's recent immigrants.
Community Portraits: Immigrants Living in York Region - English
Provides an overview of the unique needs of women, youth, seniors and francophone immigrant groups based on socio-demographic data, community consultations and other research studies.
Highlights from Community Snapshots: Recent Immigrants Living in York Region - English
Discusses major findings in the Community Snapshots report.
Demographic Maps
| Education in York Region |
| High School Diploma by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Non-University Diploma or Certificate by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Trade Certificate or Diploma by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| University Degree by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Without Educational Qualifications by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Ethnic Origin & Visible Minorities in York Region |
| Visible Minorities by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Families & Households in York Region |
| Couples with children living at home by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Lone parent families by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Housing & Shelter Costs in York Region |
| Dwelling Density by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Immigration & Citizenship in York Region |
| Immigrant Population by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Recent Immigrants by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Labour in York Region |
| Unemployed Population by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Language in York Region |
| No Knowledge of English or French by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Proportion of Allophones by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Speak Non-Official Language at Home by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Places of Work & Commuting To Work in York Region |
| Use of Public Transportation to Work by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Use of Sustainable Transportation to Work by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Population Characteristics in York Region |
| Low-Income Population by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |
| Population Change by Census Tract |
2001-2006 |
| Population Density by Census Tract |
2006 |
2001 |