Population Profile

Population growth in Niagara continues to be positive. Between 1996 and 2001, some communities within Niagara grew by as much as 9.6%. Between 2006 and 2008 the Niagara Region experienced a population growth of 1.47%. As of 2010, the Niagara Region has a population of 442,908 with a median age of 41.9. The largest age bracket in the Niagara Region is 45-49 years old, with 83.2% of the population 15 years or older.

Niagara has a strong and consistent history of welcoming and integrating newcomers, with 20% of the population able to speak another language. Over 15,500 people in Niagara are French speaking.

Income

The 2010 Average Household Income in Niagara is $71,893 (which is $15,907 less than Ontario’s average), while Per Capita Income is $29,150. Niagara’s income is 10% below the national average, and Niagara’s average earnings for full-time workers is $51,260 per year, making Niagara a competitive place to do business.

Education

Niagara has a very well-educated workforce with college and university education and training available through Niagara College, Brock University and several other publicly-funded post-secondary institutions. Business technology support is available through specialized training facilities such as Niagara College's Centre for Integrated Manufacturing and Applied Research. Niagara has 150 publicly-funded elementary and 30 secondary schools, and several internationally recognized private schools. In Niagara, 30% of the population has some type of post-secondary education. Compared to the provincial average of 26%, Niagara is suited for all types of businesses.

For more detailed demographic and socio-economic information please view the Statistics Canada Niagara Region Community Profile.