sparc bc aug 2014 vulnerable seniors infographics
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Aging Seniors
Between
2001-2011, the
number of people
over the age of
100 increased
from 10 to 25
seniors.
Seniors Population
Una�ordable Housing
In 2011, 2,005 seniors lived
on a low income. Seniors
living alone had after-tax
incomes of approximately
$19,500 or less. Seniors living
in couples had after-tax
incomes of approximately
$27,250 or less.
Low Income
First Languages Other Than English
In 2011, German
(1055) and Dutch
(575) were the most
commonly spoken
languages among
seniors other than
English.
23% of seniors
do not speak English as
their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 150 new
immigrant seniors settled in Langley.
Non-English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011,
the number of
seniors who could
not speak English
increased from 130
to 375 seniors.
2% of seniors
cannot speak
English
Between 2009 - 2012,
the number of seniors
and persons with
disabilities (PWD) on
BC Housing’s social
housing waitlist
increased from 38 to
61 people.
Housing Waitlists
61
Health Concerns
13% In 2011, the Fraser
South Health Service
Delivery Area found
that 13% of seniors
had perceived their
health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATION
LANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON LANGLEYVulnerable Seniors
12%of seniors live on
a low income
38% increase
in the
number
of seniors
18% increase in
seniors at
risk of losing
their homes
61% increase in
seniors &
PWD on
social
housing
wait lists
150% increase in
number of
seniors over
100 years of
age
189% increase in
seniors who
could not
speak
English
30% increase in
seniors
who lived
alone
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
3,470 to 4,505 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
150new immigrant
seniors
1/4 senior
households
spend 30% or more
of their income on
housing. Between
2006 - 2011, this
number increased
from 2,125 to 2,510
seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the
seniors population increased
from 13,135 to 18,120 seniors.
1/4 seniors live alone
For data source
information,
see data source
sheet.
Aging Seniors
Between
2001-2011, the
number of
people over
the age of 100
increased
from 10 to 20
seniors.
Seniors Population
Una�ordable Housing
In 2011, 610 seniors lived on
a low income. Seniors living
alone had after-tax incomes
of approximately $19,500 or
less. Seniors living in couples
had after-tax incomes of
approximately $27,250 or
less.
Low Income
First Languages Other Than English
In 2011, German
(320) and French
(125) were the
most commonly
spoken languages
among seniors
other than English.
22% of seniors
do not speak English as
their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 25 new immigrant
seniors settled in White Rock.
Non-English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011,
the number of
seniors who could
not speak English
increased from 35 to
50 seniors.
1% of seniors
cannot speak
English
Between 2009 - 2012,
the number of seniors
and persons with
disabilities (PWD) on
BC Housing’s social
housing waitlist
increased from 13 to
19 people.
Housing Waitlists
19
Health Concerns
13% In 2011, the Fraser
South Health Service
Delivery Area found
that 13% of seniors
had perceived their
health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATION
LANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON WHITE ROCKVulnerable Seniors
12%of seniors live on
a low income
2% increase
in the
number
of seniors
16% decrease in
seniors at
risk of losing
their homes
46% increase in
seniors &
PWD on
social
housing
wait lists
43% increase in
seniors who
could not
speak
English
9% increase in
seniors
who lived
alone
100% increase in
number of
seniors over
100 years of
age
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
1,890 to 2,055 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
25new immigrant
seniors
1/4 senior
households spend
30% or more of
their income on
housing. Between
2006 - 2011, this
number decreased
from 1,025 to 860
seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the
seniors population increased
from 5,580 to 5,690 seniors.
2/5 seniors live alone
For data source
information,
see data source
sheet.
Aging Seniors
Between 2001
- 2011, the
number of
people over
the age of 100
increased
from 15 to 20
seniors.
Seniors Population
Una�ordable Housing
In 2011, 1,040 seniors lived
on a low income. Seniors
living alone had after-tax
incomes of approximately
$19,500 or less. Seniors living
in couples had after-tax
incomes of approximately
$27,250 or less.
Low Income
First Languages Other Than English
In 2011, German
(585) and Farsi
(425) were the most
commonly spoken
languages among
seniors other than
English.
27% of seniors
do not speak English as
their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 150 new immigrant
seniors settled in West Vancouver.
Non-English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011,
the number of
seniors who could
not speak English
increased from 175
to 260 seniors.
3% of seniors
cannot speak
English
Between 2009 - 2012,
the number of seniors
and persons with
disabilities (PWD) on
BC Housing’s social
housing waitlist
increased from 31 to
57 people.
Housing Waitlists
57
Health Concerns
20%In 2011, the North
Shore/ Coast
Garibaldi Health
Service Delivery Area
found that 20% of
seniors had perceived
their health as fair to
poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATION
LANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON WEST VANCOUVERVulnerable Seniors
10%of seniors live on
a low income
19% increase
in the
number
of seniors
10% increase in
seniors at
risk of losing
their homes
84% increase in
seniors &
PWD on
social
housing
wait lists
49% increase in
seniors who
could not
speak
English
16% increase in
seniors
who lived
alone
33% increase in
number of
seniors
over 100
years of age
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
2,515 to 2,920 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
150new immigrant
seniors
1/4 senior
households spend
30% or more of
their income on
housing. Between
2006 - 2011, this
number rose from
1,725 to 1,890
seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the
seniors population increased
from 9,110 to 10,875 seniors.
1/4 seniors live alone
For data source
information,
see data source
sheet.
Aging SeniorsIn 2011, Maple Ridge had 10 seniors over the age of 100.
Seniors Population
Una�ordable Housing
In 2011, 1,145 seniors lived on a low income. Seniors living alone had after-tax incomes of approximately $19,500 or less. Seniors living in couples had after-tax incomes of approximately $27,250 or less.
Low Income
First Languages Other Than English In 2011, German (415) and Dutch (245) were the most commonly spoken languages among seniors other
than English.
24% of seniorsdo not speak English as their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 95 new immigrant
seniors settled in Maple Ridge.
Non-English SpeakingBetween 2001- 2011, the number of seniors who could not speak English increased from 80 to 195 seniors.
2%of seniorscannot speak English
Between 2009 - 2012, the number of seniors and persons with disabilities (PWD) on BC Housing’s social housing waitlist increased from 60 to 97 people.
Housing Waitlists
97
Health Concerns33% In 2011, the Fraser North Health Service
Delivery Area found that 33% of seniors had perceived their health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATION
LANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON MAPLE RIDGE
Vulnerable Seniors
13%of seniors live on a low income
36% increasein the number of seniors
26% increase in seniors at risk of losing their homes
62% increase in seniors & PWD on social housing wait lists
144% increase in seniors who could not speak English
23% increase in seniors who lived alone
Lone Seniors
Between 2001- 2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
1,885 to 2,310 seniors.
Senior Newcomers95new immigrantseniors
1/4 senior households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Between 2006 - 2011, this number increased from 1,060 to 1,340 seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the seniors population increased from 6,765 to 9,210 seniors.
1/4 seniors live alone
For data source information, see data source sheet.
Aging SeniorsIn 2011, there were 10 people over the age of 100 in Delta.
Seniors Population
Una�ordable Housing
In 2011, 1,495 seniors lived on a low income. Seniors living alone had after-tax incomes of approximately $19,500 or less. Seniors living in couples had after-tax incomes of approximately $27,250 or
less.
Low Income
First Languages Other Than English In 2011, Punjabi (1,440) and German (800) were the most commonly spoken languages among seniors other than English.
33% of seniorsdo not speak English as their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 335 new immigrant seniors settled in Delta.
Non-English SpeakingBetween 2001- 2011, the number of seniors who could not speak English increased from 785 to 1,210 seniors.
8% of seniorscannot speak English
Between 2009 - 2012, the number of seniors and persons with disabilities (PWD) on BC Housing’s social housing waitlist increased from 52 to 56 people.
Housing Waitlists
56
Health Concerns13% In 2011, the Fraser South Health Service
Delivery Area found that 13% of seniors had perceived their health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATION
LANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON DELTA
Vulnerable Seniors
10%of seniors live on a low income
44% increasein the number of seniors
5% increase in seniors at risk of losing their homes
8% increase in seniors & PWD on social housing wait lists
54% increase in seniors who could not speak English
17% increase in seniors who lived alone
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
2,510 to 2,935 seniors.
Senior Newcomers335new immigrantseniors
1/5 senior households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Between 2006 - 2011, this number increased from 1,560 to 1,640 seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the seniors population increased from 10,760 to 15,455 seniors.
1/5seniors live alone
For data source information, see data source sheet.
Seniors Population
Una�ordable Housing
Low Income
First Languages other than English
In 2011, German
(120) and Farsi (75)
were the most
commonly spoken
languages among
seniors other than
English.
32% of seniors
do not speak English as
their first language
Non-English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011,
the number of
seniors who could
not speak English
increased from 80 to
175 seniors.
6%of seniors
cannot speak
English
Between 2009 - 2012,
the number of seniors
and persons with
disabilities (PWD) on
BC Housing’s social
housing waitlist
increased from16 to
27 people.
Housing Waitlists
27
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATION
LANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON PORT MOODY Vulnerable Seniors
10% of
seniors live on a
low income
90% increase
in the
number
of seniors
66% increase in
seniors at
risk of losing
their homes
69% increase in
seniors &
PWD on
social
housing
wait lists
119% increase in
seniors who
could not
speak
English
92% increase in
seniors
who lived
alone
Lone Seniors
Between 2001 - 2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
320 to 615 seniors.
Between 2000 - 2010, 95 new immigrant
seniors settled in Port Moody.
Senior Newcomers
95 new
immigrantseniors
1/5 senior
households
spend 30% or
more of their
income on
housing. Between
2006 - 2011, this
number rose from
220 to 365
seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the
seniors population increased
from 1,585 to 3,005 seniors.
1/5seniors live alone
For all data
source
information,
see data
source sheet.
In 2011, 285 seniors lived on a
low income. Seniors living
alone had after-tax incomes of
approximately $19,500 or less.
Seniors living in couples had
after-tax incomes of
approximately $27,250 or less.Health Concerns
33%In 2011, the Fraser
North Health Service
Delivery Area found
that 33% of seniors
had perceived their
health as fair to poor.
The Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia (SPARC BC) is pleased to announce the release of our series of inforgraphics about vulnerable seniors in Lower Mainland municipalities.
This valuable resource is available for free at the SPARC BC website: www.sparc.bc.ca. SPARC BC gratefullly ackowledges the United Way of the Lower Mainland for its � nancial support of this project.
Spotlight on Vulnerable Seniors
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Aging SeniorsBetween 2001-2011, the number of people over the age of 100 increased from 25 to 45 seniors.
Seniors Population
Una�ordable Housing
Low Income
First Languages other than English In 2011, Chinese (2,710) and Cantonese (2,695) were the most commonly spoken languages among seniors other than English.
60% of seniorsdo not speak English as their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 1,375 new immigrant seniors settled in Burnaby.
Non-English SpeakingBetween 2001- 2011, the number of seniors who could not speak English increased from 3,135 to 5,140 seniors.
17%of seniorscannot speak English
Between 2009 - 2012, the number of seniors and persons with disabilities (PWD) on BC Housing’s social housing waitlist increased from 319 to
482 people.
Housing Waitlists
482
Health Concerns33% In 2011, the Fraser North Health Service
Delivery Area found that 33% of seniors had perceived their health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATION
LANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON BURNABY
Vulnerable Seniors
18% of seniors live on a low income
19% increasein the number of seniors
13% increase in seniors at risk of losing their homes
51% increase in seniors & PWD on social housing wait lists
64% increase in seniors who could not speak English
6% increase in seniors who lived alone
80% increase in number of seniors over 100 years of age
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
6,610 to 7,015 seniors.
Senior Newcomers1,375new immigrantseniors
1/4 senior households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Between 2006 - 2011, this number rose from 4,460 to 5,035 seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the seniors population increased from 25,950 to 30,900 seniors.
In 2011, 5,250 seniors lived on a low income. Seniors living alone had after-tax incomes of approximately $19,500 or less. Seniors living in couples had after-tax incomes of approximately $27,250 or less.
1/4 seniors live alone
For data source information, see data source sheet.
Seniors PopulationUna�ordable Housing
In 2011, 315 seniors lived on a low income. Seniors living alone had after-tax incomes of approximately $19,500 or less. Seniors living in couples had after-tax incomes of approximately $27,250 or less.
Low Income
Between 2000 - 2010, 15 new immigrant seniors settled in Pitt Meadows.
Non-English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011, the number of seniors who could not speak English increased from 60 to 90 seniors.
4% of seniors
cannot speak English
Between 2009 - 2012, the number of seniors and persons with disabilities (PWD) on BC Housing’s social housing waitlist increased from 2 to 8 people.
Housing Waitlists
8
Health Concerns
33% In 2011, the Fraser North Health Service Delivery Area found that 33% of seniors had perceived their health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME
MIGRATIONLANGUAGE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON PITT MEADOWS
Vulnerable Seniors
15% ofseniors live on a low income
42% increase
in the number
of seniors 48% increase in seniors at
risk of losing their homes
300% increase in seniors & PWD on social
housing wait lists
50% increase in
seniors who could not
speak English
41% increase in
seniors who lived
alone
Lone Seniors
Between 2001 - 2011, the number of seniors living alone increased from 365 to 515 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
15new immigrant
seniors
1/4 senior households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Between 2006 - 2011, this number increased from 210 to 310 seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the seniors population increased from 1,480 to 2,100 seniors.
1/4 seniors
live alone
For all data source information, see data source sheet.
First Languages Other Than English
In 2011, German (95) and Punjabi (75) were the most commonly spoken languages among seniors other than English.
28% of seniorsdo not speak English as their first language
Population
Housing and Income
Health and Wellness
Language
Migration
For more information, contact: Scott Graham
Themes Municipalities
Vulnerable Seniors Infographics
Aging Seniors
In 2011, there were 10 people over the age of 100 in Delta.
Seniors Population Una�ordable Housing
In 2011, 1,495 seniors lived on a low income. Seniors living alone had after-tax incomes of approximately $19,500 or less. Seniors living in couples had after-tax incomes of approximately $27,250 or less.
Low Income
First Languages Other Than English In 2011, Punjabi (1,440) and German (800) were the most commonly spoken languages among seniors other than English.
33% of seniorsdo not speak English as
their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 335 new immigrant seniors settled in Delta.
Non-English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011, the number of seniors who could not speak English increased from 785 to 1,210 seniors.
8% of seniors
cannot speak English
Between 2009 - 2012, the number of seniors and persons with disabilities (PWD) on BC Housing’s social housing waitlist increased from 52 to 56 people.
Housing Waitlists
56
Health Concerns
13% In 2011, the Fraser South Health Service Delivery Area found that 13% of seniors had perceived their health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME MIGRATIONLANGUAGEHEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON DELTAVulnerable Seniors
10%of seniors live on
a low income
44% increase
in the number
of seniors
5% increase in seniors at
risk of losing their homes
8% increase in seniors & PWD on
social housing wait lists
54% increase in
seniors who could not
speak English
17% increase in
seniors who lived
alone
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of seniors living alone increased from 2,510 to 2,935 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
335new immigrant
seniors
1/5 senior households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Between 2006 - 2011, this number increased from 1,560 to 1,640 seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the seniors population increased from 10,760 to 15,455 seniors.
1/5seniors
live alone
For data source information, see data source sheet.
Aging Seniors
Between 2001 - 2011, the number of people over the age of 100 increased from 10 to 30 seniors.
Seniors Population Una�ordable Housing
Low Income
First Languages other than English
In 2011, Punjabi (365) and German (275) were the most commonly spoken languages among seniors.
35% of seniorsdo not speak English as
their first language
Between 2000 - 2010, 230 new immigrant seniors settled in New Westminster.
Non-English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011, the number of seniors who could not speak English increased from 325 to 575 seniors.
7% of seniors
cannot speak English
Between 2009 - 2012, the number of seniors and persons with disabilities (PWD) on BC Housing’s social housing waitlist increased from 203 to 240 people.
Housing Waitlists
240
Health Concerns
33% In 2011, the Fraser North Health Service Delivery Area found that 33% of seniors had perceived their health as fair to poor.
POPULATION HOUSING & INCOME MIGRATIONLANGUAGEHEALTH & WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW WESTMINSTERVulnerable Seniors
14% increase
in the number
of seniors
24% increase in seniors at
risk of losing their homes
18% increase in seniors & PWD on
social housing wait lists
77% increase in
seniors who could not
speak English
9% increase
in seniors who lived
alone
200% increase in number of
seniors over 100 years of
age
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of seniors living alone increased from 3,005 to 3,265 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
230new immigrant
seniors
1/3 senior households spend 30% or more of their income on housing. Between 2006 - 2011, this number rose from 1,550 to 1,920 seniors.
Between 2001 - 2011, the seniors population increased from 7,755 to 8,835 seniors.
2/5 seniors
live alone16%
of seniors live on a low income
In 2011, 1,350 seniors lived on a low income. Seniors living alone had after-tax incomes of approximately $19,500 or less. Seniors living in couples had after-tax incomes of approximately $27,250 or less.
For data source information, see data source sheet.