York Region Planning Services: Population & Employment Statistics

Population and Employment Statistics

York Region Official Plan Forecasts

The population, household and employment forecasts provided in the York Region Official Plan assist in determining regional services and establishing land requirements for accommodating growth to the year 2031.

Population

Historical, current and projected population analyses are used to determine patterns of growth in York Region. These cohort analyses are used to help plan age-related services. These figures are determined on the basis of Statistics Canada census data and our own internal calculations based on the number and type of residential buildings in York Region.

Household

Information regarding York Region's household compositions and housing types allow us to construct an accurate picture of York Region's housing profile and track the development of residential areas

Employment

Employment data is collected annually from York Region businesses. This data is used as a measure of the Region's economic growth and is used to assist in forecasting future employment land needs.

Click here to see the York Region Population and Employment Forecasts - Table 1 from the York Region Official Plan 1994 (to view or download a copy of the March 9, 2009 Office Consolidation of the Regional Plan click here)

Click here to see the York Region Population and Employment Forecasts - Table 1 from the York Region Official Plan 2010 - approved by the Province but under appeal to the OMB

York Region Historical Population Growth

This table contains York Region's total population, the five year actual growth and the corresponding percentage growth rate from 1971 to 2006. The data in this table is based on Statistics Canada and CMHC Housing Completion figures.

Click here to see York Region Historical Population Growth

Current York Region Population Estimate

This table contains a current household and population estimate for York Region and its nine area municipalities. This table is based on Statistics Canada data and CMHC Housing Completion data.

2010 Year End Population Figures

York Region and Local Municipal Mid Year Population Growth 1971 to 2006

This table contains population data for York Region and its area municipalities from 1971 to 2006. These tables were derived by the York Region Planning Department based on census data from Statistics Canada collected every five years. All figures include an adjustment for the Census undercount. The next Census will occur in June 2011.

Click here to see the York Region Population Growth: 1971 to 2006

York Region and Local Municipal Mid Year Employment Growth 1971 to 2006

This table contains employment data for York Region and its nine area municipalities from 1971 to 2006. These tables are based on census data from Statistics Canada collected every five years.

Click here to see the York Region Employment Growth: 1971 to 2006

Why does the Region collect statistics?

Statistics are one of the Region's important tools to provide us with a picture of the Region's current status and growth, they also give us some clues and glimpses of the future. From this information we can plan and develop appropriate policies and programs that are designed to better serve the Region's existing and future population.

Where can I get more information?

Additional information can be obtained from the Long Range and Strategic Planning Department at the following address.
Planning and Development Services
Regional Municipality of York
17250 Yonge Street
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1
Phone (905) 830-4444 extn 1543
1-877-464-9675
Additional population information can also be found at Statistics Canada's Website:
http://www.statcan.ca/start.html