Data Sources for Niagara Prosperity Initiative
Demographics
| Data | Source | Calculation | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Neighbourhood Population | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Population, 2016 - 100% data | |
| Total Municipal Population | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Sum of the total neighbourhood population counts within each Municipality | |
| Sole Support Parents | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 25% sample data / Total number of census families in private households - 25% sample data * 100 | |
| Children (Age 0-12) | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Sum of Under 1 year; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 to 9 years; 10; 11; 12 (group Dissemination Areas by Neighbourhood) / Total population by age groups 2016 * 100 | |
| Youth (Age 13-18) | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Sum of 13; 14; 15; 16; 17; 18 (group Dissemination Areas by Neighbourhood) / Total population by age groups 2016 * 100 | |
| Adult (Age 19-64) | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Sum of 19; 20-24 years; 25-34 years; 35-44 years; 45-54 years; 55-64 years (group Dissemination Areas by Neighbourhood) / Total population by age groups 2016 * 100 | |
| Senior Age 65+ | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Sum of 65 to 79 years; 80 to 99 years; 100 years and over (group Dissemination Areas by Neighbourhood) / Total population by age groups 2016 * 100 | |
| Immigration 2011 - 2016 | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data - Immigrants 2011-2016 / Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data * 100 | |
| Tenant-Occupied Dwellings | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data - Renter / Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data * 100 | |
| Average Gross Rent | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) |
Indicator
| Data | Source | Calculation | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Income Measure (LIM) | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | In low income based on the Low-income measure, after-tax (LIM-AT) / Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 25% sample data * 100 | |
| Household Income Under $20000 After Tax | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Sum of Under $5,000; $5,000 to $9,999; $10,000 to $14,999; $15,000 to $19,999 -> Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 25% sample data / Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 25% sample data * 100 | |
| Working Poverty | Adapted from Statistics Canada, T1 Family File, 2016 - Custom Tabulation (Reference 18044). Reference date: 2018/10/30 | Number of Working Poor Individuals aged 18 to 64 / Number of Individuals aged 18 to 64 (excl. students living on their own) * 100 | |
| Income Inequality | Adapted from Statistics Canada, T1 Family File, 2016 - Custom Tabulation (Reference 18044). Reference date: 2018/10/30 | After-Tax Income Threshold upper limits - Decile 9 (total population) / After-Tax Income Threshold upper limits - Decile 1 (total population) | |
| Tenant-occupied Households Spending 30% or more of Income on Rent | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | % of tenant households spending 30% or more of household total income on shelter costs * Number of tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings / Number of tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings * 100 | |
| Unemployment | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | Unemployed / Total Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample data - In the labour force * 100 | |
| Without Completed High School Education (Ages 25-64) | © Statistics Canada. 2016. Semi-Custom Profile (EO2670), Reference date: 2018/02/14 | No certificate, diploma or degree / Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data * 100 | |
| Early Development Instrument (EDI) | Niagara Region | Number of children assessed as vulnerable (children who score below the 10th percentile cut off of the comparison population on any of the five domains) / Comparison population as included in EDI * 100 Note: Any data with a numerator less than 10 and a denominator less than 30 is suppressed. | |
| Child Care Subsidy Age 0-12 | Niagara Region | Count of Children age 0-12 receiving subsidy from 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31. Each child counted only once (regardless of how many subsidies received) / Total population aged 0-12 as calculated for demographic data (Sum of Under 1 year; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 to 9 years; 10; 11; 12) * 100 |
Community Resources
| Children Data | Source | Metadata |
|---|---|---|
| EarlyON Child and Family Centres | Community Services, Niagara Region, Dec. 18, 2019 | |
| Licensed Child Care Centres | Community Services, Niagara Region, Sep. 09, 2019 | |
| Education Data | Source | Metadata |
| Adult and Literacy Programs | Literacy Link Niagara, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Private Career Colleges | Government of Ontario, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | Public Health, Niagara Region, Aug. 27, 2019 | |
| Elementary Schools | Public Health, Niagara Region, Aug. 27, 2019 | |
| High Schools | Public Health, Niagara Region, Aug 27, 2019 | |
| School Nutrition Programs | Niagara Nutrition Partners, Aug. 27, 2019 | |
| Health Data | Source | Metadata |
| Ambulance Stations | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Jan. 01, 2018 | |
| Community Health Centres | Niagara 211, Nov. 21, 2018 | |
| Walk-In/After Hours Clinic | Public Health, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Hospitals | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Mental Health Programs/Services | Community Services, Niagara Region, Nov, 21, 2018 | |
| Supermarkets | Public Health, Niagara Region, Dec. 01, 2019 | |
| Urgent Care Centres | Public Health, Niagara Region, Jan. 1, 2018 | |
| Income Data | Source | Metadata |
| Employment Search Agencies | Niagara Immigrant Employment Council, Nov. 28, 2019 | |
| Foodbanks | Hamilton Social Planning and Research Council, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Resources Data | Source | Metadata |
| Libraries | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Fire Departments | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Newcomer Agencies | Community Services, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Places of Worship | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Dec. 03, 2019 | |
| Police Stations | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Jan. 1, 2018 | |
| Parks | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Jan. 21, 2020 | |
| Seniors Data | Source | Metadata |
| Community Senior Centres | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Regiona Operated Long-Term Care | IT Solutions, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Private Seniors Homes | Community Services, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Privately Operated Nursing Homes | Community Services, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Privately Operated Retirement Homes | Community Services, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Shelter Data | Source | Metadata |
| Homeless Shelters | Community Services, Niagara Region, Nov. 26, 2019 | |
| Niagara Regional Housing Units | Niagara Regional Housing, Jan. 1, 2018 |
Global Non-Response Rate
Database field: The Global Non-Response rate for a neighbourhood (impacts National Household Survey data)
General Notes
All demographics and indicators flagged with an * come from the National Household Survey and may be affected by response rate.
Response rate is indicated by Global Non-Response Rate and a smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias. Refer to Statistics Canada for additional information.
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