Examines population, economic and social trends at the neighbourhood level
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Dec. 15, 2015) - A comprehensive report published today by United Way of the Lower Mainland breaks down population, economic and social statistics in 14 Richmond neighbourhoods. Data is compared to Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver and Metro Vancouver in the report.
United Way's Richmond Community Profile shows that Richmond's foreign-born population is 60%. In 2014/15, 27.8% of students in the Richmond School District were English Language Learners. Richmond's population has grown by 50% over the past two decades growing from 126,624 in 1991 to the 2011 population of 190,473.
United Way invests $1.12 million in Richmond funding 41 agencies that deliver services to Richmond residents and 50 programs. Programs and services supported by United Way include early childhood development, after-school programs, senior support, refugee support, and food security.
"This kind of research ensures that we are making smart community investments," says Michael McKnight, President & CEO, United Way of the Lower Mainland. "It also helps us plan for the future and develop initiatives with our partners at a neighbourhood level to meet changing needs as this diverse city continues to grow and flourish."
"We are committed to sustaining the high quality of living and economic opportunity as our City continues to evolve and grow," says Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie. "We are proud to have collaborated on this important community resource and take great pride in our ongoing support of United Way of the Lower Mainland."
The Richmond Community Profile includes information on:
Data is broken down into 14 of Richmond's planning areas: Blundell, Bridgeport, Broadmoor, City Centre, East Cambie, East Richmond/Fraser Lands, Gilmore, Hamilton, Sea Island, Seafair, Shellmont, Steveston, Thompson, and West Cambie.
This is the second Community Profile published this fall. United Way's Surrey/White Rock Community Profile was published in September.
Richmond Community Profile Highlights
Population
Economic indicators
Social indicators
Calls for assistance to the bc211 help line
Voter turnout Richmond Municipal Elections
(Richmond Community Profile Data sources: 2011 Census; bc211; City of Richmond Planning Department; Civic Info B.C.)
About United Way of the Lower Mainland
United Way of the Lower Mainland is dedicated to creating healthy, caring and inclusive communities by helping families move from poverty to possibility, kids be all that they can be and building stronger communities for all. We are leaders in our field developing partnerships, tracking progress, and bringing the right people together to initiate change. Richmond is one of 26 communities that UWLM serves. To learn more, visit www.uwlm.ca.
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