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The Regional Municipality of York has released a three-part series highlighting income trends and income distribution among York Region residents. The data helps raise awareness of the varying and changing income levels within the community and supports the planning of programs and services for residents.
“To meet the needs of a diverse and rapidly growing population, it is essential to study and understand the income-based challenges and opportunities within the community,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “Local income data helps us cater our human service planning and delivery accordingly.”
Key findings show the number of residents living with low income grew by almost 61 per cent, faster than the overall population growth from 2000 to 2012. Although the distribution of household income is changing, data shows high and middle income groups still make up the largest number of households in York Region.
The series consisted of three information sheets titled
Additional findings showed:
· Income for high income groups grew more than middle and lower groups with most of this increase taking place between 1997 and the early 2000s
· York Region has generally avoided high levels of concentrated low income, but low income rates vary between communities
· York Region can expect to see a greater mix of income levels in York Region during continued growth
“While York Region is still a largely affluent community with many high and middle income households, residents of lower income households are growing at a faster rate,” said Town of Newmarket Regional Councillor John Taylor, Chair of Community and Health Services. “This shows us investments are needed in services to help residents improve income, including Regional and local municipal efforts to attract good jobs and promote inclusion in the community.” |
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