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Population Changes

• By 2031, Halton’s population is expected to reach 780,000; almost double the current population.
• Between 2001 and 2006, the growth rate of foreign born population increased by almost 30% while in comparison Ontario’s foreign born population grew by 12%.
  • Of that 30% increase in Halton, less than 6% of the foreign born residents were recent immigrants (those who arrived in Canada within the 5 year period).
• Between 2001 and 2006, 13,100 foreign born people immigrated to Halton.

Growth in Foreign Born Population (2001 - 2006) *

Number of People Who Immigrated to Halton Between 2001 and 2006 *

Visible Minorities*

The 3 largest visible minority groups in Halton are:

• South Asian
• Chinese
• Black

Languages*

Other than English and French, the top 3 languages spoken most often at home in Halton are:

• Chinese
• Polish
• Spanish

Religion

The 3 largest religions in Halton, excluding Christianity, are:

• Islam
• Hinduism
• Sikhism

Major Religious Communities **

LGBTQ

• 5-10% of a population self identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, intersex, queer, or questioning (LGBTTIQQ), according to the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

Disablilities

• In 2006, adults with disabilities made up 18.1% of all Ontario’s adult population 15 years of age and over (Statistics Canada, Participation and Activity Limitation Survey 2006).

*Source: 2006 Census
**Source: 2001 Census