TORONTO SENIORS DEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT 2006 - Seniors Pres 2006 Census Nov08

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City of Toronto Social Development, Finance and Administration Division, 2008

TORONTO SENIORSDEMOGRAPHIC SNAPSHOT2006


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According to theCensus, 353,455seniors lived in theCity of Toronto in2006.

Almost 95% lived inprivate households,while nearly 20,000lived in collectivedwellings.

Toronto seniorscomprised 14% of

the city population,and 53% of allseniors living in theGTA.

How Many Seniors L ive in Toront oPopulation by Age Group

City of Toronto, 2006

025000

50000

75000

100000

125000

150000

175000

200000

225000

0to4

5to9

10to14

15to19

20to24

25to29

30to34

35to39

40to44

45to49

50to54

55to59

60to64

65to69

70to74

75to79

80to84

85andover

Data Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006


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Women outnumbered Men by nearly a third, a ratio thatincreases with age.

Seniors by Sex and Age

City of Toronto 2006

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

65 to 69

years

70 to 74

years

75 to 79

years

80 to 84

years

85 years

and over

Males Females



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From 2001-2006, thenumber of Torontoseniors grew by 15,165,an increase of nearly 5%.

Over this period, thefastest growing agegroups in the city werepersons ages 55-59, 80-84and 85 and over,increasing by 26% 30%and 19% respectively.

This is the harbinger of an

overall greying of the citypopulation that will unfoldover the next 25 years asBaby Boomers reachtheir senior years.

Population Change by Age Group

City of Toronto, 2001-2006

-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

0 to 4 years

5 to 9 years

10 to 14 years

15 to 19 years

20 to 24 years

25 to 29 years

30 to 34 years

35 to 39 years

40 to 44 years

45 to 49 years

50 to 54 years

55 to 59 years

60 to 64 years

65 to 69 years

70 to 74 years

75 to 79 years

80 to 84 years

85 years and over



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How Wi l l t he Num ber o f Seniors Change?

Seniors are expected to make up 17% of the City of Torontopopulation by 2031. This reflects a 42% increase and theaddition of 55,100 men and 88,000 women ages 65 and over.

Projected Population Persons Ages 65 and Over

City of Toronto 2001-2031

0

50000

100000

150000

200000

250000

300000

2001 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031

Men Women

Data Source: City of Toronto, City Planning Division


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0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050

PercentofTotalPopulation % Population 60 yrs.

Population Share of Youngest and Oldest Age Cohorts, Canada 1950 - 2050

THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW


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Planning for t he Fut ure

By 2031, Toronto will experience significant increase inseniors of all ages.

Projected Change in Number of Seniors

City of Toronto 2001-2031

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

40000

45000

50000

65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-90 90+

Data Source: City of Toronto, City Planning Division


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Planning for t he Fut ure

Care and supports for older seniors is a growing concern as as

the population ages. By 2031 the number of people ages 85and over is projected to be 85% larger than in 2001. Thisrepresents an additional 13,400 men and 17,500 women.

The large rise in the senior population, the predominance of

women and the significant increase in the number of olderseniors will require community based programs and a range ofhousing options if people are to Age in Placeand maintainoptimal levels of independence.


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Households and Fam i l ies

In 2006, Toronto had212,135 householdsheaded by a senior,comprising 22% of the

city total

41% of seniorhouseholds were

couple families, 8%were lone parentfamilies, 3% weremultiple families, 3%were other families

types and 45% were anindividual(s) not infamilies.

Seniors Households Type


47

84 4

3835

9

3 2

51

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Couples

families

Lone

parents

Other family Multiple-

family

Non-family

Ages 65-74 Ages 75 and over



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Older seniors were more likely to be living in non-familyhouseholds. In this regard, 51% of households headed by aperson 75 and over were non-family as compared to 38% ofthose headed by a persons Ages 65-74.

Non-Family Seniors Households by Age of Head


37 3844

54 60

66

7481

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

65-69

years

70-74

years

75-79

years

80-84

years

85-89

years

90-94

years

95-99

years

100

years

and

over



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121,435 Toronto seniors did not live in families in 2006.Among these, 74% lived alone, 6% lived with unrelatedindividuals and 20% lived with a family relation other than

a parent, spouse or child.

Women living alone outnumbered men by nearly three toone. In 2006, 35% of senior women as compared to 17% ofmen lived alone. This represents 66,075 women and23,715 men.

As seniors age the proportion of women living aloneincreases sharply. A large proportion of men remain in

family situations.


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Seniors Living Alone


0

10

20

30

40

50

60

65 to 74 75 to 79 80 to 84 85+

Men Women


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Living arrangement and family circumstances contributedirectly to quality of life outcomes for seniors. Thoseliving with a spouse or other family members are morelikely to have greater economic security, social supportand choice in housing.

As people age, they tend to move from family to non-family

situations. This transition can be accompanied by a lossof income, social isolation and a growing need for a varietyof supports to help them to maintain their independence.



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Nearly 2/3 of Toronto seniors are immigrants. 56% lived in Canada

before 1970 and 30% arrived since 1990.

Among recent immigrants, the vast majority originated in China,followed by Sri Lanka, the Philippines, India, Ukraine and the RussianFederation.

Divers i ty

Immigrants by Region of OriginCity of Toronto Seniors, 2006

Latin America

and CaribbeanOther

Asia and theMiddle East

Africa

Europe



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Divers i ty

Twenty-eight percent ofseniors were visible minorityin 2006. This wassignificantly lower than thecity population as a wholewhere almost half werevisible minority.

Among visible minorityseniors, 36% were Chinese,

22% were South Asian and15% were Black.

Given the higher prevalenceof visible minority persons in

the broader population, theproportion of seniors whoare visible minority can beexpected to substantiallyincrease in coming years.

Visible Minority Seniors


0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

Chinese

South Asian

Black

Filipino

Latin American

Southeast Asian

Arab

West Asian

Korean

Japanese

Visible minority, n.i.e.

Multiple visible minority



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Ethno-racial origin plays an important role in defining identityand social networks. It also influences family patterns, livingarrangements, housing preferences and the type of services

and supports people need and expect.

Immigrants face a variety of challenges in getting settled andadapting to Toronto life. For seniors the process may becompounded by greater difficulty learning English and a lack of

familiarity with local culture and customs. While many newarrivals have the support of families, community agencies andethno-specific networks, some are vulnerable to isolation,economic exploitation and other abuse.

Divers i ty


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Incom e Sec ur i t y More than any other factor, income security affects the ability of

seniors to enjoy independent lifestyles and have optimal choicesfor housing and personal care.

Seniors earn the majority of their income from investments,pensions and government transfers, including CPP, OAS and GIS.

In 2001, for example, 42% of seniors income came fromgovernment transfers, 42% from pensions and investments.

21% of persons ages 65-74 and 5% of those ages 75 and older wereemployed in 2005. Among employed seniors, more than workedfull-time and men outnumbered women by 50%.

Income from government transfers and pensions varies little from

year to year, often just keeping pace with the rate of inflation.


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Incom e Sec ur i t y

From 2000-2006, median income for senior couples families,

lone parent families and non-family persons rose by 18%, 15%and 17%, respectively.

Despite these gains, after adjusting for inflation income levelsin 2006 are lower than they were in 1990.

Median Income by Family Type

City of Toronto Seniors, 1990-2006

0

10000

20000

30000

40000

50000

60000

1990 1993 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Lone Parent Family Couple Family Non-Family Pers on

Data Source: Statistics Canada, Tax File 1990-2006


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Incom e Sec ur i t y Historically, income for senior women has been significantly

lower than men. In 2006, average before-tax personal incomefor senior women was 40% below that of men.

Twenty-one percent of Toronto seniors were living with Before-Tax income below Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-off(LICO) in 2006. This represents 71,420 individuals.

Low income rates for Toronto seniors were nearly double thatof seniors in the Rest of the GTA and Ontario.

In 2006, Toronto was home to 12% of low income seniors in

Canada, 39% of low income Ontario seniors and 68% of lowincome seniors in the Greater Toronto Area.


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Housing Tenure Seniors are more likely than other age groups to own their

dwellings. In 2006, 144,270 senior households were owneroccupied, representing 68% of all senior households.

Among senior owned households, two-thirds were occupied byfamilies.

In 2006, fifty-five percent of senior-owned households were in

detached houses, 15% in semi-detached or row houses and30% in apartments.

As seniors experience changes in their family status,

health or economic circumstances, they are likely to move from

houses to apartments. This often means moving into rentalunits. For seniors with greater financial resources, however,owning a condominium may be the preferred option.


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Housing Tenure 67,255 Toronto senior

households were tenantoccupied in 2006. Thisrepresents 32% of all seniorhouseholds.

68% of senior tenanthouseholds were occupiedby individuals not infamilies. Many are olderwomen living alone.

Tenancy rates increase afterage 80. There is evidenceto suggest that the averageage of this shift has goneup in recent years, a signthat people living in housestoday are aging in placelonger.

Senior Households by Age of Head and Tenure


0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

65-69

years

70-74

years

75-79

years

80-84

years

85-89

years

90-94

years

95-99

years

100

years

and

over

Owner Renter



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Housing Af fordabi l i t y

In recent years, the cost of housing has grown steadily.Tenants have faced incremental increases in rent, whileowners have experienced growth in property taxes, home

maintenance costs and the price of energy and fuel.

In 2006, twenty percent of senior owner households and 63%of senior tenant households paid 30% or more of their incomefor housing.


Senior Households Paying 30% & Over for ShelterCity of Toronto By Household Type and Tenure, 2006

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

All Types

Couples families

with or without

children

Lone parents

Non-family

households

Owners Renters


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Housing Af fordabi l i t y

Housing affordability issues are more prevalent among olderseniors, tenants and those not living in family households.

Households on fixed or low income paying more than 30% forshelter often must balance monthly housing costs againstother life necessities including home maintenance andnutritious food.

Senior Households Paying 30% & Over for Shelter

City of Toronto By Age of Head and Tenure, 2006

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

All Households

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85-89

90-94

95-99

100 and over

Owners Renters



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For m ore in fo rmat ion c on tac t :

Fiona Chapman, Manager of Social ResearchCity of Toronto Social Development Finance & Administration

Social Policy Analysis & Research Section

Telephone: 416-392-8574

Email: [email protected]

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