Demographics
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Maple Ridge Population Projections
Over the past decade Maple Ridge has been one of the fastest growing municipalities within the GVRD. Growth rates for Maple Ridge averaged approximately 3.7% over the last ten years. Based on BC Stats People 28 Projections, and assuming a compound rate of growth of 1.67%, Maple Ridge's population is projected to be about 93,700 by 2021 and 108,900 by 2031.
* Sheltair Group and Kelly & Associates
Population Distribution - Maple Ridge has a majority of its population between the western border and 240th Street.
Assumed Housing |
Compound Annual Population |
2021 |
2031 |
|
Using capacities based on land use designations in current OCP |
Base Case (1.67%) |
93,700 |
88,200 |
|
Including Urban Reserve capacities |
Base Case (1.67%) |
93,700 |
108,900 |
|
Including potential capacities from redevelopment of existing urban area |
Base Case (1.67%) |
95,600 |
99,500 |
Downtown Maple Ridge
Downtown Maple Ridge has been identified as a main focal point for continued growth in the OCP. In 2004, Maple Ridge was the first community to complete the Smart Growth on the Ground process. This process created a vision for the downtown that would see a major increase in population, increased green space and be more pedestrian friendly. The community is continuing to invest and develop its downtown by working with its partners in an effort to increase residential density. The population target by the year 2021 for the downtown, identified in Smart Growth, is 21,750.
Maple Ridge is a young community. The two largest age groups in the Maple Ridge Population are the 0-19 age range and the 30-49 age range. In comparison to the GVRD, Maple Ridge has a significantly higher proportion of children, (0-19 years old) nearly six percent higher than the GVRD as a whole.
Downtown Maple Ridge's population numbers are expected to double over the next decade. This translates into huge demand for a diverse selection of about 7,000 more residential properties, and the businesses and services required to support the booming population.
There is a growing demand to meet the needs of the following demographic segments:
- Empty nesters who want to downsize to high density housing
- First time buyers who want to locate close to family and friends
- Those seeking affordable housing
- Quality lifestyle lovers who wants the comforts of urban living with the proximity of the mountains and the great outdoors
Population Growth |
2005 | 2021 | Growth | |
| Downtown Maple Ridge | 8,050 | 21,750 | 270% | |
| District of Maple Ridge | 73,280 | 93,700 | 28% | |
| Maple Ridge Trade Area | 124,685 | 178,946 | 43% |
Population Data 2006
| Local Community | 75,783 | |
| 30 minute Commute Population | 605,000 | |
| Average annual growth rate | 3.7% |
Population by Age
Maple Ridge is a young community. The two largest age groups in the Maple Ridge Population are the 0-19 age range and the 30-49 age range. In comparison to the GVRD, Maple Ridge has a significantly higher proportion of children, (0-19 years old) nearly six percent higher than the GVRD as a whole.
Community Diversity
Maple Ridge, like all communities within the GVRD, is seeing growing ethnic diversification. This is expected to increase in Maple Ridge as the population grows. The community is welcoming to new residents and is embracing its growing diversity and history through community celebrations and festivals.
topFamily Income
Family income in Maple Ridge has changed dramatically in the 1991-2001 period. The number of families making less than $60,000 a year has fallen, while the number of people making between $60,000 and $70,000 has increased, and the number making over $70,000 has increased remarkably, especially over the 1996-2001 period. Families making over $70,000 a year are the single largest group of families (7430), and are more than three times as numerous as the next biggest group, families earning $50,000 to $59,999 (2000). Maple Ridge is reflected within the lower average income bracket within the GVRD but is reflected within the higher average income bracket within British Columbia. This is mainly due to the larger number of young families choosing to reside in Maple Ridge to raise their families.
* FP Markets - Cdn Demographics 2005
Languages Spoken
The most prominent language spoken in Maple Ridge is English, however, there is a wide variety of languages spoken throughout the community such as Croatian, French, Chinese and Punjabi. As Maple Ridge grows more diverse these numbers will increase.
Population |
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| English | 54,150 | |
| Croatian | 1,175 | |
| French | 890 | |
| Chinese | 775 | |
| Punjabi | 640 | |
| Polish | 415 | |
| Korean | 275 | |
| Italian | 245 | |
| Spanish | 220 | |
| Other | 2,480 | |
| Multiple Responses | 370 |
Legal Marital Status
The majority of Maple Ridge residents are married. Those living common-law are not considered legally married by Statistics Canada and are grouped with single people.
* FP Markets - Cdn Demographics 2005
Levels of Schooling
| Less than Grade 9 Education | 2,152 | |
| Grade 9 - 13 Without Certificate | 10,082 | |
| Grade 9 - 13 With Certificate | 7,302 | |
| Trade Certificate | 8,087 | |
| Other Non-University Without Certificate | 4,594 | |
| Other Non-University With Certificate | 10,606 | |
| University Without Degree | 2,382 | |
| University With Degree | 5,676 |