Regional Demographics

 

Overview

Effective growth management depends on accurate information on population and employment growth, housing requirements, urban form and commuting patterns. Long Range and Strategic Planning uses its database and analytical capabilities to conduct research into key policy issues, and takes a leading role in providing information, data collection, research and analysis to other regional departments, area municipalities, agencies and the private sector. The availability of well researched information and forecasts allow municipalities, public agencies and the private sector to make coordinated, informed decisions. For details of demographic research in York Region, follow the links below.

How many people live in York Region?

Where will the population growth be?

How many people work in York Region?

What is the Region's population profile?

Why does the Region collect statistics?

Where can I get more information?

 

How many people live in York Region?

As of December 31, 2009, York Region's population is estimated to be 1,032,600. Click here for a chart of the Region's population by area municipality for year-end 2009.

Where will the population growth be?

Historically, much of York's population growth has occurred in the southern portion of the Region. Due primarily to their ideal location within the GTA, the municipalities of Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill have experienced high levels of growth over the last thirty years. It is expected that this trend will continue for the next 25 years.

York Region Population Forecast By Area Municipality - 2026

 

How many people work in York Region?

As of 2007 it is estimated that 485,000 people work in the Region's 29,000 businesses.

Employment growth in York Region has been significant over the last 30 years. Current projections estimate that by 2031 there will be 800,000 jobs in the Region.

What is the Region's population profile?

York has a relatively young population. "Baby boomers" currently make up close to 35% of the population. Over time the Region will experience a gradual aging of its population. By 2026, it is estimated that 21% of York's population will be seniors (65+).

Details of the Region's Population by age can be viewed through this link.

Why does the Region collect statistics?

Statistics are one of the Region's important tools. Not only do they 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
1-877-464-9675

Additional 2006 Census statistical information can also be found at Statistics Canada's Website

http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/data/profiles/community/Index.cfm?Lang=E