Labour Force Characteristics

Durham Region's skilled workforce and well diversified mix of highly skilled individuals makes Durham the clear choice of investment.

With a steadily growing population, the increasing availability of gifted, driven and career-minded employees positions Durham as a catalyst in home-grown talent. We have approximately 200,000 jobs and 350,000 workers, roughly 150,000 leave the Region to work.

Demographics

• Age Characteristics (PDF - 321KB)
• Population Charts (Future Projections) (PDF - 132KB)
• Population & Dwelling Counts (PDF - 322KB)
• Labour Force (PDF - 322KB)

Population Composition by

• Occupation (PDF - 322KB)
• Industry (PDF - 322KB)
• Educational Attainment (PDF - 322KB)
• Major Field of Study (PDF - 322KB)

Language Skills and Ethnicity

• Visible Minority Population Characteristics (PDF - 322KB)
• Mother Tongue (PDF - 322KB)
• Knowledge of Official Language (PDF - 322KB)
• Language Most Often Spoken at Home (PDF - 322KB)
• Language Used Most Often at Work (PDF - 322KB)

Income

• Income in 2005 (PDF - 321KB)

Skilled Workforce

The Region is home to two post-secondary institutions – Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) – which train and educate a skilled labour force, and provide research services for local businesses. Over 58 per cent of Durham residents have at least a two-year college diploma, skilled trade certificate or university degree. Durham's post-secondary institutions ensure an ample and well-balanced employment base, including graduates with management expertise. These factors translate to a workforce endowed with an understanding of industry principles and applied capabilities. A business location in our region provides tremendous opportunity for industry to tap into this highly talented labour force.