Access Richmond Hill
The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
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905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Demographics and Census
Research and demographic information is used to understand Richmond Hill residents and their characteristics, and to help plan for growth and new programs and services. There are many sources used to compile this information, much of it from government surveys.
Richmond Hill's Demographic Information
City-wide Demographic Information
The largest source of demographic information used by Richmond Hill comes from Statistics Canada and the Census Program. A Census Profile summarizes the information from each release of data from the Census and National Household Survey (NHS).
Demographic information by ward
More detailed Ward Profiles are available that break down demographic information and statistics by each ward in Richmond Hill, and are based on the 2016 Census, 2011 Census and National Household Survey, and the 2006 Census.
| 2016 Ward Profiles |
| Previous Ward Profiles |
For copies of the 2006 Ward Profiles, please contact planning@richmondhill.ca. |
Other Demographic studies
Other studies have been undertaken to support various initiatives, including Richmond Hill's Strategic Plan and Official Plan.
Some of these studies include:
- Socio-Economic Study, 2019
- Socio-Economic Study, 2015
- Socio-Economic Indicators Report, May 2009
- Socio-Economic Study for Richmond Hill, Final Report December 2008
Key Facts
City-wide Statistics
The following is a summary of Key Facts for Richmond Hill, based on 2016 Census data:
Population: 195,022
Population Growth since 2011: 5.1%
Land Area: 101.11 sq. km
Most Common Dwelling Type: Single-detached House (58.7%)
Average Number of Persons per Dwelling Unit: 3.0
Average Value of Dwelling Unit: $994,031
Most Common Mother Tongue Languages: English (36.3%), Chinese (24.0%) and Persian (9.8%)
Most Common Ethnic Origins: Chinese (30.2%), Iranian (10.9%) and Italian (9.9%)
Most Common Religion: Christian (50.0%)
Population with a Bachelor Degree or Above: 51.1%
Employment Rate: 65.1%
Most Common Occupations: Sales and service (20.5%), Business, finance and administration (19.0%), Management (14.0%)
Average Household Income in 2015: $115,526
Population of Richmond Hill
Historic, current and projected population figures for the City are listed below:
|
Date |
Population |
|---|---|
|
1971 |
33,030 |
|
1976 |
35,376 |
|
1981 |
38,685 |
|
1986 |
48,590 |
|
1991 |
80,142 |
|
1996 |
101,725 |
|
2001 |
132,030 |
|
2006 |
162,704 |
|
2011 |
185,541 |
|
2016 |
195,022 |
|
2021 (Projected) |
231,400* |
|
2026 (Projected) |
239,100* |
|
2031 (Projected) |
242,200* |
Note: Current and historical population figures are based on Census data from Statistics Canada. Projected population levels (marked with an asterisk) are City-wide population forecasts from the York Region Official Plan and Richmond Hill Official Plan.
More Information
The City's Office of Economic Development also provides socio-economic information about Richmond Hill.
Additional statistical information is available as part of the background work for the Official Plan.