Brantford
Brantford has a population of 104,688 people; a published rent or housing observation of 22.4 %; a published area of 72.5 km2. Read each value with its source, scope and date.
Foreign Population Total5,405 peoplecity · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.
Population Total104,688 peoplecity · Verified 2026-06-12Independent source · Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Brantford, CSD 3529006)
G02 Rent Burden 30pct Share Pct22.4 %city · Verified 2026-07-16Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
Unemployment Total Percent12.4 %city · Verified 2026-07-16Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
Air Quality No2 Annual Ug M34.7012 µg/m³city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 station DMean observation retained at source grain; no place value is asserted because the approved 25 km observation condition is not met.
Air Quality Pm10 Annual Ug M312 µg/m³city · Verified 2026-07-15Official source · Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate.
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-16
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Climate and air quality
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Quality No2 Annual Ug M3 | 4.7012 µg/m³ | 2026-07-15 | Official sourceOfficial ECCC/NAPS 2024 station DMean observation retained at source grain; no place value is asserted because the approved 25 km observation condition is not met. Source-backed value |
| Air Quality Pm10 Annual Ug M3 | 12 µg/m³ | 2026-07-15 | Official sourceOfficial ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate. Source-backed value |
| Air Quality Pm25 Annual Ug M3 | 3.56 µg/m³ | 2026-07-15 | Official sourceOfficial ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate. Source-backed value |
Cost Living
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G05 Foreign Born Share Pct | 17.6 % | 2026-07-16 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population Source-backed value |
| G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct | 16.4 % | 2026-07-16 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Table 98-10-0387-04: highest certificate, diploma or degree Source-backed value |
Demographics
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Area Km2 | 72.5 km2 | 2026-06-12 | Independent sourceStatistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Brantford, CSD 3529006) Source-backed value |
| Population Total | 104,688 people | 2026-06-12 | Independent sourceStatistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Brantford, CSD 3529006) Source-backed value |
Housing and living costs
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G02 Rent Burden 30pct Share Pct | 22.4 % | 2026-07-16 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population Source-backed value |
Population and city profile
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Population Total | 5,405 people | 2026-07-15 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status. Source-backed value |
| Population Density Per Km2 | 1,061.2 people/km² | 2026-07-15 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 6: population density per square kilometre at CSD grain. This is the exact CSD value; it is not a CMA or province observation. Source-backed value |
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct | 0.4 % | 2026-07-16 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population Source-backed value |
| G09 Transit Commute Share Pct | 3.2 % | 2026-07-16 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population Source-backed value |
| G09 Walk Commute Share Pct | 3.5 % | 2026-07-16 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population Source-backed value |
| Nearest Airport Destinations Count | 4 count | 2026-06-13 | Independent sourceOpenFlights — routes.dat — nearest_airport_destinations_count Source-backed value |
| Nearest Airport Iata | YHM code | 2026-06-13 | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value |
| Nearest Airport Km | 27.3 km | 2026-06-13 | Independent sourceOurAirports — airports.csv — nearest_airport_iata Source-backed value |
Work and income
| Metric | Value | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Total Percent | 12.4 % | 2026-07-16 | Official sourceStatistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population Source-backed value |
Sources
Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.Official source · Checked 2026-07-16Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Brantford, CSD 3529006)Independent source · Checked 2026-07-16Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of PopulationOfficial source · Checked 2026-07-16Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 station DMean observation retained at source grain; no place value is asserted because the approved 25 km observation condition is not met.Official source · Checked 2026-07-16Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate.Official source · Checked 2026-07-16Official ECCC/NAPS 2024 annual daily-mean station observations, reproducibly aggregated as an arithmetic mean for eligible stations within 25 km of the target city coordinate. This is a derived place observation, not an asserted municipal monitor aggregate.Official source · Checked 2026-07-16
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