2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses: by Hamilton Ward

February 2014

2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses: By Hamilton Ward

Access and Equity Office, Corporate Services

Background and Terms

Single and Multiple Ethnic Origin Responses

According to Statistics Canada, ethnic origin refers to the ethnic or cultural origins, or ‘roots’, of a respondent’s ancestors. Respondents may specify as many ethnic origins as applicable in the Census but only a maximum of six ethnic origins are reported in the Census. 1

Single ethnic origin responses occur when a respondent provides one ethnic origin only. 2 Multiple ethnic origin responses occur when a respondent provides more than one ethnic origin.3 As such, the total of ethnic origin responses, i.e. the sum of single and multiple ethnic origin responses, is greater than that of the total population because an individual may report more than one ethnic origin and thus be counted more than once.

For the purposes of this report, the data are based on single ethnic origin responses. Because single ethnic origin responses capture one ethnic origin only, the total of single ethnic origin responses will be lower than that of the total population of Hamilton and is therefore not equivalent to the total population.

In addition, the ethnic origin data in this report is collected from the 2006 Census as data at the municipal and ward levels from the 2011 Census are not yet available.

Representation of Data

Because there are a large number of single ethnic origin responses, this report narrows down and captures the top 10 responses. The 2006 top 10 single ethnic origin responses are represented in percentage form and presented in pie charts for the City of Hamilton, as a whole, and by Hamilton Ward.

Please note that the percentages are calculated from the total single ethnic origin responses, not the total population, and therefore not reflective of or equivalent to the total population. Additionally, in some cases, there may appear to be a tie between two or more single ethnic origin responses as percentages have been rounded to the nearest tenth. Therefore, in such cases where there is a tie between two or more single ethnic origin responses, ties have been broken by ranking religions based on the population counts, or totals, of single ethnic origin responses as opposed to percentages.

1 Statistics Canada: Ethnic Origin Reference Guide.

2 Statistics Canada: Ethnic Origin Single and Multiple Responses.

3 Statistics Canada: Ethnic Origin Single and Multiple Responses.

Canadian Ethnic Origin

It is important to note that the ethnic origin ‘Canadian’ is not definitive, as Canadian may include individuals who belong to a racialized4 and/or a non-racialized group(s) who self-identify as Canadian.

For example, an individual with Vietnamese ancestry may report a single ethnic origin response as either Canadian or as Vietnamese or report a multiple ethnic origin response as both Canadian and Vietnamese. Similarly, an individual with both East Indian and Scottish ancestry may report a single ethnic origin response as either Canadian, East Indian, or Scottish or report a multiple ethnic origin response as Canadian, East Indian, and Scottish.

Therefore, the ethnic origin response of ‘Canadian’ is not absolute as it does not represent a single ethnic group.

The City of Hamilton and Hamilton Wards

As mentioned above, because data from the 2011 Census on single ethnic origin responses at the municipal and ward levels are not yet available, data from the 2006 Census have been used in this report. Therefore, for comparison purposes, population references in this report have been made to the City of Hamilton as of 2006. 5

In 2006, the City of Hamilton had a population of 504,560.6 The City of Hamilton is composed of six communities, including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, and Stoney Creek, which amalgamated with Hamilton in 2001. The amalgamation resulted in the division of Hamilton into 15 Wards. To learn more about the individual Wards and for detailed Ward maps, please refer to the City of Hamilton’s 2006 Ward Profiles or visit the following link: http://www.hamilton.ca/Hamilton.Portal/Inc/PortalPDFs/Ward_Profiles/SSSP- WardProfileIndexMap.pdf.

4 Racialized group replaces Statistics Canada’s usage of “visible minority” and refers to people of colour, Aboriginal peoples, and ethnic, linguistic, religious or cultural minorities who are impacted by racism and who experience racism because of their race, skin colour, ethnic background accent, culture, or religion.

5 As data from Statistics Canada is released, the information in this report will be updated accordingly.

6 City of Hamilton Ward Profiles.

Map 1: City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries Map

Hamilton Total

Hamilton total reflects the entire population of the City of Hamilton. In 2006 the City of Hamilton had a population of 504,5607.

 Ranking at number one of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses in Hamilton was Canadian at 45,820 (16%)  In tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses in Hamilton was East Indian at 8,210 (3%)

Figure 1: Hamilton*

Hamilton: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Canadian 16% Other 34% Italian 12%

East Indian English 3% 11% Irish 3% Chinese Scottish 3% Dutch 6% Portuguese Polish (Netherlands) 4% 4% 4%

*Note: In cases where there appears to be a tie between the percentages of two or more single ethnic origin responses, ties have been broken by ranking religions based on the population counts, or totals, of single ethnic origin responses as opposed to percentages.

7 City of Hamilton Ward Profiles.

Ward 1

Ward 1 is also referred to as the Chedoke-Cootes area and is located in the west end of Hamilton below the Niagara Escarpment. Ward 1 includes such landmarks as Dundurn National Historic Site, McMaster University (part of Health Sciences), and the Chedoke Civic Golf Course. In 2006, Ward 1 had a population of 30,080.8

Map 2

8 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 1: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 The single ethnic origin response that ranked number one of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was English at 2,170 (14%)  Ranking at number 10 of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Dutch (Netherlands) at 460 (3%)

Figure 2: Ward 1*

Ward 1: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

English 14%

Other 35% Canadian 12%

Chinese 9% Dutch (Netherlands) Italian 3% 7% Irish 3% Polish Scottish German 3% Portuguese 5% 4% 5%

Ward 2

Ward 2 is also known as the Downtown area and is situated in the centre of the city below the Niagara Escarpment. This is, geographically, the smallest ward in the City of Hamilton and includes such landmarks as City Hall, Jackson Square, Hamilton Place, and Harbourfront and Pier 4 Parks (north section). In 2006, Ward 2 had a population of 37,815.9

Map 3

9 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 2: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Occupying the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was English at 2,600 (12%)  The single ethnic origin response occupying number 10 of the top 10 was Dutch (Netherlands) at 445 (2%)

Figure 3: Ward 2*

Ward 2: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

English 12%

Canadian Other 10% 42%

Chinese 9%

Italian 8%

Dutch Scottish (Netherlands) 5% 2% Irish Portuguese 2% Polish German 5% 2% 3%

Ward 3

Ward 3 is also called Hamilton Centre and is located in the lower city below the Niagara Escarpment. Approximately one third of this ward is comprised of industrial and commercial land including U.S. Steel Canada and ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Other landmarks include Hamilton General Hospital, St. Peter’s Hospital, and Ivor Wynne Stadium. In 2006, Ward 3 had a population of 39,910.10

Map 4

10 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 3: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Ranking number one in the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Canadian at 4,950 (23%)  Filling the number 10 spot of the top10 single ethnic origin responses was Jamaican at 560 (3%)

Figure 4: Ward 3*

Ward 3: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Other Canadian 30% 23%

English Jamaican 9% 3% North American Italian Indian 8% 3% Irish 3% Vietnamese Scottish Polish Portuguese 4% 5% 5% 7%

Ward 4

Ward 4 is also known as East Hamilton and situated below the Niagara Escarpment. Almost half of this ward is comprised of industrial and commercial land including ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Other landmarks in Ward 4 include Centre Mall and the Pipeline Walkway. In 2006, Ward 4 had a population of 35,635.11

Map 5

11 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 4: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 At the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Canadian at 5,050 (26%)  Occupying the tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Ukranian at 475 (3%)

Figure 5: Ward 4*

Ward 4: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Other 27% Canadian 26%

Ukrainian 3% French English 3% 14% Irish 3% Croatian Italian 3% 6% Portuguese 3% Polish Scottish 4% 8%

Ward 5

Ward 5 is also referred to as the Redhill area and is located below the Niagara Escarpment. It includes the ship canal that separates Hamilton and Burlington as well as landmarks such as St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre, Eastgate Square, and Confederation Park. In 2006, Ward 5 had a population of 38,965.12

Map 6

12 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 5: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Coming in at the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Italian at 3,055 (12%)  Number 10 of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Ukranian at 625 (2%)

Figure 6: Ward 5*

Ward 5: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Italian 12%

Other 33% Canadian 11%

English 9%

Ukrainian 2% East Indian Pakistani 7% 3% Scottish Serbian 4% Polish Croatian 7% 6% 6%

Ward 6

Ward 6 is also known as the East Mountain area located in the east end of the Niagara Escarpment. It is divided by the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and the interchange with the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Landmarks in Ward 6 include the Mount Albion Conservation Area and Bernie Arbour Stadium. In 2006, Ward 6 had a population of 40,645.13

Map 7

13 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 6: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 In the number one spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Canadian at 4,195 (19%)  Ranking at the tenth spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Dutch (Netherlands) at 475 (2%)

Figure 7: Ward 6*

Ward 6: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Canadian Other 19% 31%

Italian 14% Dutch (Netherlands) 2% Filipino English 2% 13% Portuguese 2% German Irish Polish Scottish 3% 3% 4% 7%

Ward 7

Ward 7 is also referred to as the Central Mountain area situated in the centre of the Niagara Escarpment. It is divided by the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and includes such landmarks as Limeridge Mall, Henderson General Hospital, and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. In 2006, Ward 7 had a population of 58,395.14

Map 8

14 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 7: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 At the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin response was Canadian at 5,555 (17%)  Taking the tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Dutch (Netherlands) at 770 (2%)

Figure 8: Ward 7*

Ward 7: 2006 Top 20 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Canadian 17% Other 34%

Italian 14%

English Dutch 10% (Netherlands) 2% Irish 3% Scottish Filipino 6% Polish Chinese Portuguese 3% 3% 3% 5%

Ward 8

Ward 8 is also known as the West Mountain area located in the west end of the Niagara Escarpment. It is divided by the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway and includes landmarks such as Mohawk College of Applies Arts and Technology, Chedoke Hospital, and the Centre for Mountain Health Services. In 2006, Ward 8 had a population of 48,400.15

Map 9

15 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 8: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 In the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Italian at 4,780 (17%)  Ranking at the number 10 of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was German at 850 (3%) Figure 9: Ward 8*

Ward 8: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Italian 17% Other 34%

Canadian 12%

English German 10% 3% Irish Scottish 3% 5% Dutch Portuguese (Netherlands) Chinese East Indian 4% 4% 4% 4%

Ward 9

Ward 9 is also referred to as the Heritage Stoney Creek area and is situated in the east end of Hamilton and borders the Niagara Escarpment; approximately one fifth of Ward 9 is located below the Escarpment. It includes landmarks such as the historic “old town” of Stoney Creek, Battlefield House Museum and Park, and the Devil’s Punch Bowl Conservation Area. In 2006, Ward 9 had a population of 26,695.16

Map 10

16 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 9: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Taking first place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Canadian at 2,385 (17%)  At the tenth spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Portuguese at 375 (3%)

Figure 10: Ward 9*

Ward 9: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Canadian Other 17% 28%

Italian 14% Portuguese 3% Irish 3% English German 11% 3% Croatian 4% Serbian 5% Polish Scottish 6% 6%

Ward 10

Ward 10 is also known as the Stoney Creek area and is located below the Niagara Escarpment with an industrial and commercial corridor south of the Queen Elizabeth Way. It includes such landmarks as Mohawk College STARRT Institute and a section of the Hamilton Waterfront Trail. In 2006, Ward 10 had a population of 24,975.17

Map 11

17 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 10: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Ranking at the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Italian at 4,255 (27%)  In tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Ukrainian at 250 (1%)

Figure 11: Ward 10*

Ward 10: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Other 21% Italian Ukrainian 27% 1% German 2% Scottish 3% Croatian Polish 11% 4% East Serbian Indian 6% 9% English 7% Canadian 9%

Ward 11

Ward 11 is also referred to as the Glanbrook, Stoney Creek, and Winona area and is primarily a rural ward. The majority of Ward 11 is located on top of the Niagara Escarpment with a small section situated below the Escarpment. It includes landmarks such as the Fifty Point Conservation Area on Lake Ontario, the Lake Niapenco, and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. In 2006, Ward 11 had a population of 25,900.18

Map 12

18 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 11: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 At the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Canadian at 2,535 (18%)  Coming in at tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Ukrainian at 325 (2%)

Figure 12: Ward 11*

Ward 11: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Other Canadian 21% 18% Ukrainian 2% Portuguese 3% Italian Irish 18% 3% German 4% Scottish English 5% 12% Polish 5% Dutch (Netherlands) 9%

Ward 12

Ward 12 is also known as the Ancaster area, a mix of urban and rural areas, which houses several small to medium commercial and light industrial sections, for example the Meadowlands Power Centre. It includes landmarks such as Redeemer University College and part of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. In 2006, Ward 12 had a population of 31,040.19

Map 13

19 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 12: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Ranking at the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Italian at 2,465 (16%)  Occupying the tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was German at 430 (3%)

Figure 13: Ward 12*

Ward 12: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Italian Other 16% 25%

German Canadian 3% 16% Irish 3% East Indian English 3% 12% Polish 4% Chinese 5% Scottish Dutch 6% (Netherlands) 7% *Note: In cases where there appears to be a tie between the percentages of two or more single ethnic origin responses, ties have been broken by ranking religions based on the population counts, or totals, of single ethnic origin responses as opposed to percentages.

Ward 13

Ward 13 is also referred to as the Community of Dundas (former Town of Dundas) which is located in the Dundas Valley. It includes landmarks such as the Dundas Valley School of Art, the Dundas Valley Conservation Area, and a large section of the Royal Botanical Gardens. In 2006, Ward 13 had a population of 24,695.20

Map 14

20 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 13: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Taking the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Canadian at 2,255 (21%)  In tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Polish at 270 (3%)

Figure 14: Ward 13*

Ward 13: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Other 20% Canadian Polish 21% 3%

Chinese 3%

Jewish English 5% 20% German 5% Irish Italian 5% 5% Dutch Scottish (Netherlands) 7% 6%

Ward 14

Ward 14, also known as the Wentworth area, is the City of Hamilton’s largest ward which is primarily a rural ward. It includes landmarks such as the African Lion Safari, the Westfield Heritage Village, and Spencer Gorge/Webster’s Falls Conservation Areas. In 2006, Ward 14 had a population of 15,920.21

Map 15

21 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 14: Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Response Highlights

 Occupying the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was English at 1,700 (22%)  Ranking at number 10 of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Hungarian at 135 (2%)

Figure 15: Ward 14*

Ward 14: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

Hungarian (Magyar) 2% Other Polish 11% 2% English Portuguese 22% 3% Italian 3% Irish 5% German 6% Canadian 20% Scottish 7% Dutch (Netherlands) 19%

Ward 15

Ward 15 is also referred to as the Flamborough area which is primarily a rural ward but includes some light industrial and commercial land in addition to an urban area in Waterdown. It houses Spencer Gorge/Webster’s Falls Conservation Area. In 2006, Ward 15 had a population of 25,490.22

Map 16

22 City of Hamilton Ward Boundaries map (see page 4 of this report).

Ward 15: Top 10 Single Ethic Origin Response Highlights

 In the top spot of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was Canadian at 2,905 (25%)  Coming in at tenth place of the top 10 single ethnic origin responses was East Indian at 240 (2%)

Figure 16: Ward 15*

Ward 15: 2006 Top 10 Single Ethnic Origin Responses

East Indian Other 2% 16% British Isles, Canadian n.i.e. 25% 3% Polish 3% German Irish 4% 5% English 17%

Italian Dutch 5% (Netherlands) Scottish 13% 7%

23 As defined by Statistics Canada, “n.i.e.” means “not included elsewhere”.

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Planning and Economic Development Department: Cartographic and Graphic Services Section. (n.d.). City of Hamilton Ward Profiles (2001 and 2006). Retrieved from http://www.hamilton.ca/Hamilton.Portal/Inc/PortalPDFs/Ward_Profiles/SSSP-WardProfiles- Ward1.pdf

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Notes:

Some of the 2006 Census data used in this report was gathered from the Canadian Council on Social Development consortium. Each region has its individual consortium where membership is composed of municipalities and non-government community organizations; members share the costs of region-specific information. Therefore, such data may not be available through Statistics Canada unless obtained through a request for customized data.

For further information, please contact:

Access and Equity Office, City of Hamilton Corporate Services City Hall, 71 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Y5

Maxine Carter, Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 905-546-2424 x 6419 Fax: 905-546-2652

Jennifer Mak, Research Analyst Email: [email protected] Phone: 905-546-2424 x 5766