Burlington
(Canada 2011 Census population 175,779), is a city located in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario. Burlington is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is also included in the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Physically, Burlington lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment. Economically, Burlington is strategically located near the geographic centre of the Golden Horseshoe, a densely populated and industrialized region home to over 8 million people.
Some of the city’s attractions include Canada’s Largest Ribfest, Sound of Music Festival, Burlington Art Centre, and Spencer Smith Park, all located near the city’s municipal offices in the downtown core. Additionally, the city attracts hikers, birders and nature lovers due to the Royal Botanical Gardens located on the border with Hamilton, as well as its proximity to a part of the Niagara Escarpment in the north end of the city that includes the Iroquoian section of the Bruce Trail.
Demographics
| Burlington | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1901 | 1,119 | — |
| 1911 | 1,831 | +63.6% |
| 1921 | 2,709 | +48.0% |
| 1931 | 3,046 | +12.4% |
| 1941 | 3,815 | +25.2% |
| 1951 | 6,017 | +57.7% |
| 1961 | 47,008 | +681.3% |
| 1971 | 87,023 | +85.1% |
| 1981 | 114,853 | +32.0% |
| 1991 | 129,575 | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 150,836 | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 164,415 | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 175,779 | +6.9% |
Age
According to the 2011 census, Burlington’s population was 175,779. As of the 2006 census, 48% of residents were male and 52% female. Minors (individuals under the age of 18) made up 24.5% of the population (almost identical to the national average of 24.4%), and pensioners (age 65+) numbered 15.4% (significantly higher than the national average 13.7%). This older population was also reflected in Burlington’s average age of 40.3, which was higher than the Canadian average of 39.5.[7]
Race and ethnic origins
| Ethnic Origin [8] | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| English | 59,330 | 36.51% |
| Scottish | 39,605 | 24.37% |
| Irish | 33,855 | 20.83% |
| German | 16,640 | 10.24% |
| French | 15,980 | 9.83% |
| Italian | 11,430 | 7.03% |
| Dutch | 8,575 | 5.27% |
| Polish | 8,120 | 5.00% |
As recorded in the same census, 91.04% of the population was white. Other groups include South Asian: 3.1%, mixed race: 1.5%, black: 1.5%, and Chinese: 1.3%.[9]
The top eight ethnic origins from the 2006 census are listed in the accompanying table. Percentages add up to more than 100% because respondents were able to choose more than one ethnicity.
Religion
In the 2001 Canadian census, 78% of Burlington residents identified themselves as Christian. Of these, approximately 41% claimed adherence to one of the mainstream Protestant churches or were Anglican, 32% were Roman Catholic, and the remaining 27% belonged to other denominations such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons), the Ukrainian Catholic Church, and various Orthodox denominations.[10] Of the remaining 22% of the population that did not identify themselves as Christian, 16.6% identified themselves as following no religion, 1.0% were Muslim, 0.7% Sikh, 0.5% Hindu, 0.4% Jewish, 0.3% Buddhist, and 0.1% Pagan.[10]
Economy
Burlington’s economic strength is the diversity of its economic base, mainly achieved because of its geography, proximity to large industries in southern Ontario (Canada’s largest consumer market), its location within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and proximity to Hamilton, and its transportation infrastructure. The city has a robust economy with potential for future growth – it is located at the hub of the Golden Horseshoe, is largely driven by both the automotive and manufacturing sectors. The city has historically been a destination with a high quality of life, being most recently named the 3rd best city in Canada in which to live.[11]
No single employer or job sector dominates Burlington’s economy. The leading industrial sectors, in terms of employment, are food processing, packaging, electronics, motor vehicle/transportation, business services, chemical/pharmaceutical and environmental. The top five private sector employers in Burlington are Fearmans Pork Inc, Cogeco Cable, Evertz Microsystems, Boehringer Ingelheim and EMC2. The largest public sector employers in the city are the City of Burlington, the Halton District School Board, the Halton Catholic District School Board and Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital.
The Burlington Mall and Mapleview Centre are popular malls within the city. The many summer festivals in the city, include Canada’s Largest Ribfest, and the Burlington Sound of Music Festival which also attract many visitors.
All information sourced from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlington,_Ontario
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