The 1986, 1996 and 2001 Survey Summaries for the GTA
Town of Markham
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
| Total Number of Households | 2001: | 61000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996: | 49400 | ||
| 1986: | 33500 |
| Dwelling Type | House | Townhouse | Apartment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001: | 82% | 9% | 9% | |||
| 1996: | 82% | 7% | 11% | |||
| 1986: | 90% | n/a | 10% | |||
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | |
| 2001: | 9% | 24% | 23% | 27% | 16% | |
| 1996: | 10% | 22% | 21% | 27% | 19% | |
| 1986: | 7% | 23% | 21% | 31% | 18% | |
| Number of Vehicles | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ | |
| 2001: | 3% | 27% | 51% | 14% | 4% | |
| 1996: | 4% | 30% | 51% | 12% | 3% | |
| 1986: | 3% | 26% | 56% | 11% | 5% | |
| Household Averages | Persons | Workers | Drivers | Vehicles | Trips/Day | |
| 2001: | 3.2 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 7.6 | |
| 1996: | 3.3 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 7.1 | |
| 1986: | 3.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 7.0 |
| Total Population | 2001: | 198200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996: | 163500 | |||
| 1986: | 112400 | |||
| Employment Status | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Licenced
Drivers |
Student | Full
Time |
Part
Time |
Work at Home |
||
| Male | 2001: | 99300 | 72% | 29% | 47% | 6% | 3% |
| 1996: | 80100 | 70% | 29% | 46% | 5% | 3% | |
| 1986: | 55000 | 68% | 29% | 55% | 4% | 1% | |
| Female | 2001: | 98900 | 67% | 25% | 34% | 11% | 2% |
| 1996: | 83400 | 64% | 28% | 32% | 10% | 1% | |
| 1986: | 57400 | 60% | 26% | 33% | 12% | 2% | |
| Age Distribution of Population | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Category | ||||||||
| Median | 0-10 | 11-15 | 16-25 | 26-45 | 46-64 | 65+ | ||
| 2001: | 36.9 | 13% | 8% | 15% | 31% | 25% | 9% | |
| 1996: | 34.4 | 14% | 8% | 15% | 33% | 21% | 8% | |
| 1986: | 30.3 | 18% | 9% | 15% | 37% | 15% | 5% | |
| Daily Trips/Person (age 11+) | Daily Work Trips/Worker | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001: | 2.7 | 2001: | 0.79 | ||
| 1996: | 2.5 | 1996: | 0.8 | ||
| 1986: | 2.6 | 1986: | 0.76 | ||
TRAVEL PATTERNS
Trips Made by Markham Residents
| Trip Purpose Category | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Period | Year | Trips | % of 24 hr. | HB-W | HB-S | HB-D | N-HB |
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 113300 | 24.4% | 47% | 23% | 20% | 9% |
| 1996: | 89000 | 25.2% | 47% | 27% | 17% | 9% | |
| 1986: | 55900 | 23.7% | 59% | 23% | 12% | 5% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 463600 | 30% | 13% | 40% | 16% | |
| 1996: | 353700 | 32% | 16% | 38% | 14% | ||
| 1986: | 236200 | 35% | 15% | 36% | 15% | ||
| Percentage of Trips Within Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 46% | 24 Hours | 2001: | 46% | |
| 1996: | 45% | 1996: | 46% | |||
| 1986: | 32% | 1986: | 39% | |||
Trips Made to Markham
| Destination Purpose | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Period | Year | Trips | % of 24 hr. | Work | School | Home | Other |
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 124400 | 25.6% | 59% | 19% | 5% | 17% |
| 1996: | 97500 | 26.0% | 59% | 23% | 3% | 15% | |
| 1986: | 55300 | 23.6% | 69% | 19% | 3% | 9% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 486600 | 21% | 5% | 40% | 34% | |
| 1996: | 375100 | 21% | 6% | 40% | 32% | ||
| 1986: | 234000 | 21% | 6% | 43% | 30% | ||
Trips Made by Markham Residents
| Time Period | Year | Trips | Auto
Driver |
Auto
Passng. |
Local
Transit |
GO
Train |
Walk &
Cycle |
Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 113300 | 65% | 15% | 7% | 2% | 7% | 4% |
| 1996: | 89000 | 62% | 16% | 9% | 1% | 8% | 4% | |
| 1986: | 55900 | 63% | 10% | 12% | 1% | 8% | 6% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 463600 | 69% | 18% | 6% | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| 1996: | 353700 | 67% | 19% | 6% | 1% | def | 2% | |
| 1986: | 236200 | 67% | 14% | 8% | 1% | 6% | 4% |
| Median Trip Length (km) by Mode | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Auto
Driver |
Auto
Passng. |
Local
Transit |
GO
Train |
|
| 2001: | 5.6 | 3.8 | 16.5 | 24.8 | |
| 1996: | 5.6 | 3.6 | 16 | 24.5 | |
| 1986: | 6.6 | 4.7 | 15.2 | 23.7 | |
Trips Made to Markham
| Time Period | Year | Trips | Auto
Driver |
Auto
Passng. |
Local
Transit |
GO
Train |
Walk &
Cycle |
Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 124400 | 72% | 14% | 4% | * | 6% | 4% |
| 1996: | 97500 | 67% | 16% | 5% | * | 8% | 4% | |
| 1986: | 55300 | 69% | 10% | 7% | * | 8% | 6% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 486600 | 72% | 17% | 4% | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| 1996: | 375100 | 69% | 18% | 5% | 0% | 5% | 2% | |
| 1986: | 234000 | 69% | 15% | 7% | 0% | 6% | 4% |