Updated Dundas Demographics
Posted by Ralph Montesanto
on Jun 26, 2012
Long-time Dundas resident, Rotarian and ward councillor Russ Powers gave the club the most recent 2011 Dundas census update. The population is 24 907, an increase of 513 over the past 10 years. 97.5% of the community is white and 75% Christian. Children under the age of 15 represent 18.2% of the population and their numbers are declining with a family size of 1.1. 18.1% of the population are 65 or older. Dundas has the highest percentage of singles in the city and 11% of females are lone parents. It has the second highest Jewish population in Ontario.
The median income is the second highest in the city at $32 000 per person but the poverty rate at 11% is also the second highest. 11% of seniors live in poverty and 9% of children. As a service club, this kind of data can be used to help the club in its long range planning for local community service.
After all the statistics Russ reminded everyone that Dundas has a proud heritage, coming into existence in 1787 and then incorporating in July 1847. Dundasians love to get together as evidenced by such events as Buskerfest, the Cactus Festival and the Winter Carnival. This coming Canada Day Russ knows of at least 17 street parties that are planned.
Russ closed by reminding us that we are a community that cares for and looks out for each other.
The median income is the second highest in the city at $32 000 per person but the poverty rate at 11% is also the second highest. 11% of seniors live in poverty and 9% of children. As a service club, this kind of data can be used to help the club in its long range planning for local community service.
After all the statistics Russ reminded everyone that Dundas has a proud heritage, coming into existence in 1787 and then incorporating in July 1847. Dundasians love to get together as evidenced by such events as Buskerfest, the Cactus Festival and the Winter Carnival. This coming Canada Day Russ knows of at least 17 street parties that are planned.
Russ closed by reminding us that we are a community that cares for and looks out for each other.