2006 Census Population Figures – recently released Census Data on the population growth and trends in the City of Hamilton
Stats Canada Census Data 2006 for the City of Hamilton – provides an overview of demographic and statistical information on the City of Hamilton including population trends and forecasts, housing and labour information
Growth forecasts for the City of Hamilton including population, households and employment projections (GRIDS Final Report)
Downtown Hamilton Profile - demographic information for Downtown Hamilton
Economic Indicators
| Activity | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Permits1 (Total Value in Millions $) | 683 | 802 | 818 | 692 | 1,096 |
| Canadian Bond Rating2 | AA | AA | AA | AA | AA |
| Housing Starts3 | 1,973 | 1,800 | 2,121 | 1,052 | 2,282 |
| Housing Completions3 | 1,923 | 2,010 | 1,662 | 1,778 | 1,803 |
| Unemployment Rate (Hamilton CMA)4 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 8.5 | 7.8 |
- 1Building Department, City of Hamilton
- 2Canadian Bond Rating Service
- 3Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- 4Statistics Canada
