| 2006 Census Population |
433,806 (11th largest city in Canada and 3rd largest in the Greater Toronto Area) |
| 2009 Population - Estimate |
476,800 |
| 2013 Population - Projection |
504,400 |
| 2031 Population - Projection |
707,000 |
| 2009 Employment - Estimate |
176,320 |
| 2013 Employment - Projection |
194,400 |
| 2031 Employment - Projection |
318,830 |
| Median Age |
33.7 |
| Land Area (square km) |
266.71 |
| Population Density (per square km) |
1,626.5 |
| Average Annual Growth Rate (2001-2006) |
6.6% |
| Projected Annual Growth Rate (2006-2011) |
3.34% |
| Unemployment Rate (Region of Peel) (October 2009) |
11.1% |
| Estimated Average Household Income (2007) |
$94,127 |
| Nearest Airport |
Toronto Pearson International Airport |
| Major Highways Serving Brampton |
Hwy 407, Hwy 410, Hwy 401, Hwy 403, Hwy 427 |
| Major Economic Sectors |
Advanced Manufacturing
Retail Administration and Logistics
ICT
Food and Beverage
Life Sciences
Business Services |
| Economic Base |
Services-producing sector (68%)
Goods-producing sector (32%) |
| National Headquarters in Brampton |
Loblaw Companies, Maple Lodge Farms, HBC/Zellers, Santa Maria Foods, xpedx, Velcro Canada, Bacardi Canada Inc., Brita Canada, Italpasta, Atlantis Aerospace, Clorox of Canada, Blue Giant, Nacan Products, Brampton Brick, Mandarin Restaurants |
| Major Employers |
Rogers Communications, Chrysler Canada, Loblaw Companies, Maple Lodge Farms, Canadian Tire Corporation, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Gamma-Dynacare Laboratories, Olymel L.P. Waste Management of Canada Corporation, Winners Apparel |
| Building Activity |
In 2008, Brampton was the 13th largest construction market in Canada and 4th largest in the Greater Toronto Area |
Building Permit Value by Sector
(Year-to-date June 2009) |
Residential - $88,624,809
Industrial - $14,778,900
Commercial - $40,090,374
Institutional - $22,417,255
Total - $166,839,138
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| Recreation and Parks |
4,000 acres of parkland and open space |