2016 London Census: Fact Sheet 7 Immigration and Ethno-Cultural Diversity On October 25, 2017 Statistics Canada released the 2016 Census data on Immigration and Ethno-Cultural Diversity. This summary highlights data for the City of London Who We Are Highlights Policy & Planning Support 519-661-2489 (CITY) Manager: Momodou Jeng Ext 2739 Our Researchers: Randy MacTaggart Ext. 4843 Laure Eldik Ext. 4798 Research Assistant: Anna Oliveira Ext. 4615 London is home to 83,770 immigrants representing of the total population. Almost 14% (11,595) of London s immigrants arrived recently between 2011 and 2016. The top places of birth of recent immigrants are Syria, India, and China. 20% (75,130) of Londoners reported being a visible minority. Percentage of immigrants, non-immigrants, and nonpermanent residents in London and Ontario - 2016 Non- Permanent Residents Non- Immigrants Immigrants 1.5% 2% 29% 69% 76% Immigration According to the 2016 Census, London is home to: o 83,770 immigrants, a 9% increase from 2011 (76,585). o 286,305 non-immigrants, a 2.4% increase form 2011(279, 580). o 7,970 non-permanent residents (refugee claimants, work/study permits and any non-canadian born family member living with them), a 75% increase from 2011 (4,555). o 351,685 residents who are Canadian citizens where almost 80% of them are age 18 and over. Ontario London Compared to Ontario, London has fewer immigrants, and more nonimmigrants and non-permanent residents.
London 2016 Census: Immigration and Ethno Culture Diversity 2 of 5 Percentage of immigrant population in London from 2006-2011 Population by Generation First Generation (born abroad) 25% 21% 2006 2011 2016 Third Generation (born in Canada with both parents born in Canada) 54% Second Generation (born in Canada with at least one parent born abroad) -21% Ethnic Origin 70% of Londoners have European. English comprise 28 % of ethnic origin which is higher than Ontario (21%) and Canada (18%). 26% of London residents identify as having Canadian compared to 23% of Ontario s residents and 32% nationally. 21% of people identified as Scottish which is greater than Ontario (16%) and Canada (14%).
London 2016 Census: Immigration and Ethno Cultural Diversity 3 of 5 70.0 3.7 6.2 3.0 2.7 1.8 26.7 14.9 61.6 3.9 3.5 3.1 2.4 24.3 23.4 57.1 Percentage of the population by region of ethnic origin, London, Ontario, and Canada- 2016. 2 3.1 2.2 33.7 17.7 European Other North origin Asian North Aboriginal Latin, Central and South African Caribbean Oceania London Ontario Canada Top Ten Immigrant Places of Birth Top Ten Immigrant Places of Birth (Recent Arrivals) 2011-2016 United Kingdom Poland China United States Portugal Colombia India Iraq Philippines Syria 8,845 4,250 3,795 3,585 Syria India 1,235 1,000 #1 #2 China Iraq 935 915 #3 #4 Colombia Philippines 600 540 #5 #6 2,125 3,365 2,270 2,740 3,345 3,315 United States South Korea 475 395 #7 #8 The 2016 data reveal that the top 3 immigrants places of birth in London are United Kingdom, Poland, and China. Egypt Pakistan 295 265 #9 # 10 In 2016, the top 3 recent immigrants places of birth in London are Syria, India, and China.
London 2016 Census: Immigration and Ethno Cultural Diversity 4 of 5 In 2016, 20% (75,125) Londoners reported being a visible minority. This is lower than Windsor (27%), Waterloo (26%), Toronto (51%) and Ottawa (26%), Ontario (29%) and Canada (). Japanese, 1% % of Visible Minority Visible Minority, 2% Multiple visible minorities, 3% Korean, 4% West Asian, 4% Filipino, 5% Southeast Asian, 6% Latin, 12% Chinese, 14% Black, 15% South Asian, 16% Arab, 18% Percentage of visible Minority population in London, Ontario, and Canada (2006-2016) The visible minority population percentage increase (2006 to 2016) in London was almost similar to Ontario and Canada; noting that London s increase between 2011 and 2016 was slightly higher than Ontario s and Canada s. Percentage of Visible Minority Population in London, Ontario and Canada (2006-2016) 16% 14% 20% 23% 26% 29% 16% 19% London Ontario Canada 2006 2011 2016
London 2016 Census: Immigration and Ethno Cultural Diversity 5 of 5 Immigrant Population by age demographic and migration characteristics, 2011 and 2016 2011 2016 All Immigrants Recent Immigrant (2006-2011) All Immigrants Recent Immigrant (2006-2011) Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Population in private households 76,585 11,405 83,765 11,600 Age groups 76,580 100% 11,410 100 83,765 100 11,595 100 Less than 15 years 4,190 5.5 2,475 21.7 4,400 5.3 2,620 22.6 15 to 24 years 7,080 9.2 2,185 19.1 7,490 8.9 1,755 15.1 25 to 64 years 47,200 61.6 6,410 56.2 50,545 60.3 6,770 58.4 65 years and older 18,115 23.7 335 2.9 21,330 25.5 445 3.8 Median age 49.8 3 50.9 30.6 Immigrant Population by admission categories for immigrants admitted since 1980 Since 1980, there were 58, 075 immigrants admitted to the City of London; of those 11, 595 were recent immigrants (arriving between 2011 and 2016). Almost 45% of recent immigrants were admitted as economic immigrants, 20% were sponsored by family, and 33.5% were admitted as refugees. Immigrant Popultation and Admission Catergories 19,590 3,885 13,955 2,310 24,000 5,200 All Immigrants Refugees Recent Immigrants (2011-2016) Immigrants sponsored by family Economic immigrants Data Sources Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released October 25, 2017. For further detailed information visit Statistics Canada website at www.statcan.gc.ca