Durham Region Profile highlights the region’s growth, development and progressive opportunities

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has released its updated Durham Region Profile—a demographic and socio-economic data report that provides comprehensive information in six key categories: population; social characteristics; households; employment; income and education; and agriculture.

For the first time, the report is accompanied by a new online dashboard of key statistics, with interactive tables and maps—highlighting data that is of interest to the general public, business community, and various levels of government. The report also features an infographic summary and technical report to help ensure the information is presented in a variety of formats.

The Durham Profile was prepared by the Planning and Economic Development Department; in consultation with the Health, Social Services, Works and Finance departments; Durham Region Transit, Durham Regional Police Service, and the Chief Administrative Officer’s Office. A majority of the data was provided by the Statistics Canada 2016 Census, along with additional data contributions from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, and the Durham Region Planning Division.

To learn more, visit durham.ca/DurhamProfile.

Quotes

“Durham Region is one of the most vibrant and diverse regions in Ontario. We’re also one of North American’s fastest growing areas. With our population expected to grow to 1.2 million by 2041, maintaining this comprehensive dataset helps ensure we maintain an excellent quality of life for our residents; allowing us to effectively manage growth and show why Durham is—simply—more.”

– John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Quick Facts

• Durham’s population has increased significantly, from 247,473 in 1976 to 645,862 in the 2016 census. The population at the end of 2019 was estimated to be 699,460.
• More than 70 per cent of population growth in Durham, between 2011 and 2016, was through immigration.
• The proportion of residents 65 years of age and older increased from 11.4 per cent in 2011, to 14.4 per cent in 2016.
• In 2018, the average cost of a resale home was $611,342, and the average monthly rent was $1,185.
• More than one-third of farms in Durham are 130 acres or more in size.

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For more information, contact Corporate Communications.