Categories in Hamilton
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Hamilton
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,140 | 21 years |
| Shopping | 1,908 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 1,743 | 23 years |
| Real estate | 1,256 | 24 years |
| Lawyers legal | 1,051 | 24 years |
| Shopping other | 912 | 23 years |
| Car repair | 889 | 24 years |
| Corporate management | 883 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 767 | 21 years |
| Construction of buildings | 723 | 26 years |
| Hairdressers | 627 | 23 years |
| Education | 621 | 29 years |
| Religion | 587 | 31 years |
| Clothing stores | 581 | 22 years |
Hamilton Facts
| Area | 1274.3 km² |
| Population | 575,250 |
| Male Population | 280,725 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 294,525 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +38.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +14.2% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years (Male: 39.7, Female: 42) |
| Area Codes | 780, 905 |
| Neighborhoods | Central Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Bruleville, Rymal, Corktown |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.25011, -79.84963 |
| Postal Codes | L8E, L8G, L8H, L8K, L8L, More |
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Hamilton Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 415,583 | 473,642 | 503,835 | 544,455 | 575,250 |
| Population Density | 326.1 / km² | 371.7 / km² | 395.4 / km² | 427.3 / km² | 451.4 / km² |
Hamilton Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 8.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | +31% | +15% | +8.1% |
| Ontario | +52.6% | +28.6% | +16.4% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Hamilton Median Age
Median Age: 40.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 40.9 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
| Ontario | 40.6 yrs | 41.4 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Hamilton Population Density
Population Density: 451 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 575,250 | 1,274.3 km² | 451 / km² |
| Ontario | 13.8 million | 1,078,182.8 km² | 12.8 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Hamilton Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Hamilton
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Hamilton
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Hamilton
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Hamilton
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Hamilton
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Hamilton CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 8,716,368 tn | 15.15 tn | 6,840.1 tons/km² |
| Ontario | 197,940,137 tn | 14.38 tn | 183.6 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,716,368 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,840.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (3.1) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/18 | 9:27 PM | 3 | 90.6 km | 5,050 m | 14km SSE of Ajax, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/00 | 10:22 AM | 3.1 | 86.6 km | 18,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/99 | 10:33 PM | 3.8 | 85.8 km | 12,800 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/95 | 2:22 PM | 3 | 87.6 km | 5,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/89 | 9:07 PM | 3.3 | 26.3 km | 18,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/23/87 | 9:32 AM | 3.4 | 40.7 km | 6,800 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/4/83 | 5:18 PM | 3.1 | 21.6 km | 2,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/81 | 10:51 AM | 3.3 | 58.7 km | 18,000 m | southern Ontario, Canada | usgs.gov |
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