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Key Economic Indicators and Statistics

Demographic (2021 Census)

596,637

Population

8.8%

Population growth (2016-2021)

40.2

Average age

78%

Post-secondary attainment

226

Distinct ethnicities

132

Languages spoken

28%

Halton working population with STEM degree


Economy and Jobs

$30.6B

GDP

5.4%

Unemployment rate (2022 annual average)

13,870

Businesses (2022)

239,800

Jobs (2022)

3,800

New businesses (2022)

320,175

Labour force (2021)


Business and Development

$3.0B

Total building permit construction value (2022)

$3.9B

Growth related capital program (2023 - 2032)

10M

Surrounding market size

13

Fortune 100 companies operating in Halton Region

720+

Companies exporting goods

6.4M sq. ft.

Total non-residential floor area approved for construction (2022)


Lifestyle

#1

Lowest crime severity index in Canada (municipalities 100,00+ population)

20

Colleges and universities within 60 minute drive

526 km2

Green space

8

Conservation Areas

$156,800

Average household income (2021)

$1,313,190

Average home price (2022)

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Halton Census Infographic Series

Throughout 2022, Halton Region Economic Development released a series of infographics coinciding with Statistics Canada’s data releases from the 2021 Census.

You can download Halton Census Infographics from the Invest Halton Resource Library.

Halton Development Highlights

Halton Region Economic Development provides analysis and infographics of ICI development across Halton each quarter. To read the analysis and download the Development Highlights Infographic, visit our blog (external link).

Halton Labour Force Highlights

Halton Region Economic Development provides analysis and infographics of Halton’s Labour Market each quarter. To read the analysis and download the Labour Market Highlights Infographic, visit our blog (external link).

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