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Research and Statistics
The Policy Section provides research and statistics dealing with the growth and development of the Town of Richmond Hill. This work supports the various studies undertaken in support of the new Official Plan and other initiatives.
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The Winter 2009 Statistics Fact Sheet contains key statistics for the Town such as population growth, estimated future growth, housing type costs and dwelling types. |
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The Fall 2009 Statistics Fact Sheet contains key statistics for the Town such as population growth, estimated future growth, housing type costs and dwelling types. |
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The 2006 Demographic Profile for Richmond Hill provides information on population and age characteristics, population density, dwelling types, ethnic origin, mother tongue, immigration trends, education, employment rates, occupation types and income distribution. |
Detailed Ward Profiles are also available at the links below:
Socio-Economic Study for the Town of Richmond Hill
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Conducted in support of the People Plan project, the Socio-Economic Study for the Town of Richmond Hill was aimed at gaining a more in-depth understanding of the community as well as ideas for possible directions for the Town’s future. The goal of this study was to learn more about the Town’s residents, businesses and growth patterns. It will help inform the Town’s new Strategic and Official Plans. |
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The purpose of the Socio-Economic Indicators Report is to map key social and economic indicators observed within the Town based on the findings of the Socio-Economic Study using geo-coded 2006 Census data. It will assist in understanding the spatial dispertion of key social and economic indicators within the Town, as well as the research, policy development and implementation process of the Town's new Official Plan. |
The Town’s Office of Economic Development also provides socio-economic information about Richmond Hill.
Key Facts
Land Area: 100.89 km sq.
Historical and current population figures for the Town are listed below. All figures are as of mid-year and are based on Statistics Canada Census Data.
*Source: 1996, 2001 and 2006 data - York Region Planning Department based on Statistics Canada and CMHC Housing Completion data.
**Source: York Region Planning Department based on Statistics Canada data and CMHC Housing Completion data.
Census Information
The Federal government of Canada officially maintains demographic and census information. For complete census information on the Town of Richmond Hill, click on the link below and type "Richmond Hill" in the place name text box. Richmond Hill’s 2006 Census Community Profile, developed by Statistics Canada, is available here.
The Town has produced a demographic profile to provide residents and businesses with relevant information about the Richmond Hill community. With data obtained from the Statistics Canada 2001 Census, the 2001 Ward Demographic Profiles highlight key statistics about Richmond Hill at both the town and ward levels. The Policy Section is currently working on creating the 2006 Ward Demographic Profiles.
More Information
Additional statistical information will be available as part of the new Official Plan formulation process. Please check this page regularly for updates.