Hamilton Demographics
Hamilton Demographics
Hamilton Ontario, a thriving city on the western edge of Lake Ontario, is known for its rich industrial history, vibrant arts scene, and stunning natural landscapes, including the famous waterfalls along the Niagara Escarpment. The city offers a diverse range of neighbourhoods, from the historic charm of Durand and Kirkendall to the family-friendly suburbs of Stoney Creek and Ancaster. Downtown Hamilton has seen significant revitalization, attracting young professionals and investors with its mix of heritage buildings, trendy restaurants, and new condo developments. The real estate market in Hamilton remains competitive, offering a more affordable alternative to Toronto while still providing strong investment potential. With ongoing infrastructure improvements, including the LRT project and expanded GO Train service, Hamilton continues to grow as a desirable destination for homebuyers and investors alike.
HOUSING
Hamilton Number of Owners and Renters
| Owners and Renters | Total |
|---|---|
| Owner | 146,410 |
| Renter | 76,400 |
Hamilton Dwelling Types
| Dwelling Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Single-detached house | 125,130 |
| Semi-detached house | 6,770 |
| Row house | 27,455 |
| Condominium | 24,715 |
Hamilton Age of Homeowners
| Age of Homeowners | Total |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 5,070 |
| 25 to 34 years | 31,165 |
| 35 to 44 years | 37,845 |
| 45 to 54 years | 39,770 |
| 55 to 64 years | 45,975 |
| 65 to 74 years | 35,140 |
| 75 to 84 years | 19,640 |
| 85 years and over | 8,210 |
POPULATION
Hamilton Population Comparison
| Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 536,917 |
| 2021 | 569,353 |
Hamilton Population by Age
| Age | Total |
|---|---|
| 0 to 4 years | 29,100 |
| 5 to 9 years | 30,695 |
| 10 to 14 years | 31,450 |
| 15 to 19 years | 31,795 |
| 20 to 24 years | 36,405 |
| 25 to 29 years | 40,525 |
| 30 to 34 years | 41,330 |
| 35 to 39 years | 38,940 |
| 40 to 44 years | 35,025 |
| 45 to 49 years | 34,155 |
| 50 to 54 years | 36,665 |
| 55 to 59 years | 40,930 |
| 60 to 64 years | 38,045 |
| 65 to 69 years | 31,630 |
| 70 to 74 years | 26,700 |
| 75 to 79 years | 18,290 |
| 80 to 84 years | 12,990 |
| 85 to 89 years | 8,750 |
| 90 to 94 years | 4,435 |
| 95 to 99 years | 1,340 |
| 100 years and over | 155 |
INCOME
Hamilton Median After-tax Income of Household
| Median After-tax Income of Household |
|---|
| 75,500 |
Hamilton Household After-tax Income Groups
| Income Groups | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Under $5,000 | 2,695 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1,145 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,675 |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 5,055 |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 8,680 |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 8,710 |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 8,400 |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 9,035 |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 9,505 |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 9,370 |
| $50,000 to $59,999 | 18,615 |
| $60,000 to $69,999 | 17,905 |
| $70,000 to $79,999 | 16,515 |
| $80,000 to $89,999 | 15,575 |
| $90,000 to $99,999 | 13,795 |
| $100,000 and over | 75,130 |
| $100,000 to $124,999 | 27,315 |
| $125,000 to $149,999 | 18,455 |
| $150,000 and over | 29,365 |
ETHNIC OR CULTURAL ORIGIN
Hamilton Ethnic or Cultural Origin Top 10
| Ethnic or Cultural Orgin | Total |
|---|---|
| Canadian | 70,105 |
| English | 111,305 |
| Irish | 84,385 |
| Scottish | 90,565 |
| French, n.o.s.122 | 31,355 |
| German | 44,145 |
| Chinese | 12,475 |
| Italian | 61,195 |
| Indian (India) | 19,105 |
| Ukrainian | 17,025 |
| Dutch | 25,080 |
| Polish | 27,100 |
| Québécois | 695 |
| British Isles, n.o.s.123 | 22,210 |
| Filipino | 11,500 |
| French Canadian | 7,095 |
| Caucasian (White), n.o.s.124 | 7,645 |
| First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.125 | 5,990 |
| Métis | 3,245 |
| European, n.o.s.126 | 7,105 |
| Russian | 5,575 |
| Norwegian | 2,475 |
| Welsh | 9,035 |
| Portuguese | 16,070 |
| American | 5,350 |
| Spanish | 5,930 |
| Swedish | 2,825 |
| Hungarian | 10,095 |
| Acadian | 1,410 |
| Pakistani | 6,770 |
| African, n.o.s.127 | 5,380 |
| Jewish | 3,355 |
| Punjabi | 2,795 |
| Vietnamese | 5,640 |
| Arab, n.o.s.128 | 5,855 |
| Greek | 5,190 |
| Jamaican | 7,750 |
| Asian, n.o.s.129 | 2,475 |
| Cree, n.o.s.130 | 420 |
| Korean | 2,325 |
| Romanian | 4,620 |
| Lebanese | 2,265 |
| Iranian | 1,790 |
| Christian, n.i.e.131 | 3,090 |
| Danish | 2,020 |
| North American Indigenous, n.o.s.132 | 2,840 |
| Sikh | 1,780 |
| Austrian | 3,095 |
| Belgian | 1,660 |
| Haitian | 440 |
| Hindu | 1,990 |
| Mexican | 1,725 |
| Mennonite | 580 |
| Swiss | 1,715 |
| Finnish | 1,910 |
| Sri Lankan | 1,005 |
| Croatian | 9,145 |
| Japanese | 1,560 |
| South Asian, n.o.s.133 | 1,530 |
| Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.134 | 825 |
| Northern European, n.o.s.135 | 1,380 |
| Muslim | 2,390 |
| Egyptian | 1,765 |
| Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.136 | 2,155 |
| Tamil | 440 |
| Icelandic | 530 |
| Colombian | 2,145 |
| Moroccan | 305 |
| Czech | 2,200 |
| Syrian | 2,775 |
| Guyanese | 2,170 |
| Afghan | 2,195 |
| Black, n.o.s.137 | 1,695 |
| Serbian | 7,990 |
| Ojibway | 990 |
| Newfoundlander | 1,005 |
| Hong Konger | 340 |
| Ontarian | 2,240 |
| Persian | 935 |
| Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 1,760 |
| Turkish | 1,470 |
| Inuit, n.o.s.138 | 125 |
| Bangladeshi | 1,215 |
| Algerian | 140 |
| Brazilian | 960 |
| Nigerian | 1,540 |
| Armenian | 1,030 |
| Slovak | 1,910 |
| Eastern European, n.o.s.139 | 1,340 |
| Somali | 1,840 |
| Taiwanese | 300 |
| Iraqi | 3,230 |
| Salvadorean | 2,175 |
| African Caribbean | 970 |
| East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.140 | 655 |
| West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.141 | 1,970 |
| Caribbean, n.o.s.142 | 900 |
| Algonquin | 325 |
| West Indian, n.o.s.143 | 815 |
| Lithuanian | 2,115 |
| South African | 920 |
| Australian | 670 |
| Palestinian | 1,835 |
| Chilean | 480 |
| Congolese | 710 |
| Nova Scotian | 535 |
| Ethiopian | 700 |
| Hispanic, n.o.s.144 | 1,010 |
| Peruvian | 325 |
| Yoruba | 880 |
| Cambodian (Khmer) | 1,395 |
| Berber | 140 |
| Albanian | 1,430 |
| Maltese | 1,160 |
| Macedonian | 1,020 |
| Slovenian | 2,095 |
| Western European, n.o.s.145 | 480 |
| New Brunswicker | 250 |
| Gujarati | 600 |
| Eritrean | 85 |
| African Canadian | 745 |
| Israeli | 310 |
| Mohawk | 1,330 |
| Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.146 | 615 |
| Bulgarian | 440 |
| Albertan | 50 |
| Ghanaian | 815 |
| Barbadian | 760 |
| African American | 925 |
| Yugoslavian, n.o.s.147 | 1,060 |
| Tunisian | 115 |
| Slavic, n.o.s.148 | 610 |
| Cuban | 835 |
| Bosnian | 2,095 |
| Venezuelan | 405 |
| Innu/Montagnais, n.o.s.149 | 10 |
| Latvian | 770 |
| Bengali | 420 |
| Cameroonian | 190 |
| Guatemalan | 565 |
| Indonesian | 230 |
| Laotian | 630 |
| Ilocano | 245 |
| Northern Irish | 670 |
| Celtic, n.o.s.150 | 390 |
| British Columbian | 10 |
| Ecuadorian | 345 |
| Franco Ontarian | 210 |
| Argentinian | 560 |
| Estonian | 775 |
| Kurdish | 1,640 |
| Fijian | 85 |
| Jatt | 170 |
| North American, n.o.s.151 | 215 |
| Coptic | 420 |
| Thai | 510 |
| Dominican | 420 |
| Nepali | 285 |
| Kabyle | 60 |
| Assyrian | 2,825 |
| Igbo | 510 |
| Byelorussian | 260 |
| Dene, n.o.s.152 | 0 |
| Blackfoot, n.o.s.153 | 115 |
| Abenaki | 20 |
| Moldovan | 30 |
| Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), n.o.s.154 | 395 |
| New Zealander | 235 |
| Sudanese | 785 |
| Breton | 20 |
| Pennsylvania Dutch | 625 |
| Malaysian | 180 |
| Plains Cree | 20 |
| North African, n.o.s.155 | 165 |
| Huron (Wendat) | 20 |
| Saskatchewanian | 60 |
| Buddhist | 165 |
| Gaspesian | 30 |
| Norman | 70 |
| Southern or East African, n.o.s.156 | 345 |
| Ivorian | 60 |
| Saulteaux | 20 |
| Anishinaabe, n.o.s.157 | 135 |
| Burundian | 165 |
| Tigrinya | 55 |
| Nicaraguan | 280 |
| Mauritian | 70 |
| Kenyan | 290 |
| Oji-Cree | 20 |
| Vincentian | 180 |
| Jordanian | 675 |
| Manitoban | 25 |
| Cape Bretoner | 145 |
| Rwandan | 115 |
| Grenadian | 300 |
| Malayali | 225 |
| Chaldean | 525 |
| Sinhalese | 200 |
| Mayan | 265 |
| Honduran | 335 |
| Cherokee | 225 |
| Qalipu Mi'kmaq | 55 |
| Indo-Caribbean | 150 |
| Flemish | 165 |
| United Empire Loyalist | 405 |
| Senegalese | 20 |
| Azerbaijani | 160 |
| Sicilian | 690 |
| Pashtun | 195 |
| Malay | 70 |
| Goan | 130 |
| Bantu, n.o.s.158 | 80 |
| Tibetan | 45 |
| Zimbabwean | 415 |
| Burmese | 310 |
| Mongolian | 70 |
| Azorean | 370 |
| Atikamekw | 0 |
| Bamileke | 35 |
| Indo-Guyanese | 75 |
| Ugandan | 220 |
| Oromo | 95 |
| Tanzanian | 155 |
| Yemeni | 300 |
| Central African | 220 |
| Libyan | 185 |
| Basque | 35 |
| Uruguayan | 115 |
| Akan, n.o.s.159 | 175 |
| Central or West African, n.o.s.160 | 105 |
| Igorot | 145 |
| Fulani | 20 |
| Woodland Cree | 0 |
| Guinean | 55 |
| St. Lucian | 120 |
| Prince Edward Islander | 105 |
| Maliseet | 65 |
| Beninese | 20 |
| Telugu | 50 |
| Roma | 350 |
| Costa Rican | 65 |
| African Nova Scotian | 40 |
| Malagasy | 0 |
| Kashmiri | 180 |
| Singaporean | 35 |
| Karen | 330 |
| Edo | 75 |
| Tajik | 150 |
| Amhara | 25 |
| Paraguayan | 10 |
EMPLOYMENT
Hamilton Employment
| Employment | Total |
|---|---|
| Employed | 255,075 |
| Unemployed | 35,915 |
Hamilton Employment by Industry
| Industries | Number Employed |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,615 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 395 |
| Utilities | 1,520 |
| Construction | 19,705 |
| Manufacturing | 28,390 |
| Wholesale trade | 9,670 |
| Retail trade | 27,850 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12,555 |
| Information and cultural industries | 5,005 |
| Finance and insurance | 10,930 |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4,970 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 18,885 |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 625 |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 12,040 |
| Educational services | 23,110 |
| Health care and social assistance | 39,860 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 3,305 |
| Accommodation and food services | 12,320 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9,505 |
| Public administration | 11,820 |
EDUCATION
Hamilton Postsecondary Education
| Postsecondary Education | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 258,000 |
Source: Statistics Canada. 2021 Census of Population.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/index-eng.cfm?
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