Shocking facts about poverty in Brampton
Here’s a quick—and upsetting—glance at poverty rates in the region:
- 175,980 (12.8%) of Peel residents live in poverty
- 18% of children (0-17 years) live in poverty
- 16% of racialized communities (visible minorities) live in poverty
- 8.2 % of Peel residents are unemployed
- 19.7% of Peel youth are unemployed
- 13,597 of households are on the housing waitlist
- 70% of low-income households cannot afford housing
- 14% of households experience marginal, moderate or severe food insecurity
- Only 30.5% of low-income individuals have dental insurance