SPARC BC "Infographics" on seniors' vulunerability

1. Spotlight on Vulnerable Seniors
Vulnerable Seniors Infographics
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.
Themes Municipalities
• Burnaby
• Coquitlam
• Delta
• Langley
• Maple Ridge
• New Westminster
• North Vancouver
• Pitt Meadows
• Port Coquitlam
• Port Moody
• Richmond
• Surrey
• Vancouver
• West Vancouver
• White Rock
Vulnerable Seniors
SPOTLIGHT ON NEW WESTMINSTER
SPOTLIGHT ON PORT MOODY
POPULATIONHOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
POPULATION HOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
Vulnerable Seniors
Vulnerable Seniors
SPOTLIGHT ON PITT MEADOWS
Seniors Population Unaordable Housing
POPULATION HOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
Population Unaordable Housing
SPOTLIGHT ON LANGLEY
200%
increase in
number of
seniors over
100 years of
Seniors Population Unaordable Housing
Aging Seniors
Between
2001-2011, the
number of people
over the age of
100 increased
from 10 to 25
seniors.
age
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.
Housing Waitlists
Between Senior Newcomers
Low Income
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.
English Speaking
Non-Between 2001- 2011,
the number of
seniors who could
not speak English
from 130
2%
seniors
2009 - 2012,
the number of seniors
and persons with
disabilities (PWD) on
BC Housing’s social
housing waitlist
increased from 38 to
61 people.
61
Health Concerns
POPULATION HOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
95 new
immigrant
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
Housing Waitlists
61%
increase in
seniors
PWD on
social
housing
wait lists
150%
increase in
number of
seniors over
100 years of
age
Between 2009 - 2012,
the number of seniors
and persons with
disabilities (PWD) on
BC Housing’s social
housing waitlist
increased from16 to
27 people.
189%
increase in
seniors who
could not
speak
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.
1/Between 2001 - 2011, the
seniors population increased
from 13,135 to 18,120 seniors.
1/4
seniors
live alone
Vulnerable Seniors
Vulnerable Seniors
SPOTLIGHT ON DELTA
POPULATIONHOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
SPOTLIGHT ON WEST VANCOUVER
Vulnerable Seniors
POPULATION HOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
POPULATION HOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
Vulnerable Seniors
Seniors Population Unaordable Housing
Seniors Population Unaordable Housing
SPOTLIGHT ON WHITE ROCK
Seniors Population Unaordable Housing
Seniors
Aging 33%
increase in
number of
seniors
over 100
years of age
Between
2001-2011, the
number of
people over
the age of 100
increased
from 10 to 20
seniors.
4 senior
households spend
30% or more of
their income on
housing. Between
2006 - 2011, this
number decreased
from 1,025 to 860
seniors.
Housing Waitlists
Low Income
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.
Housing Waitlists
80%
increase in
number of
seniors
over 100
years of age
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.
English Speaking
Non-3%
of seniors
cannot speak
English
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.
English Speaking
Non-Between 2001- 2011,
of
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.
19
POPULATION HOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
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
Low Income
46%
increase in
seniors
PWD on
social
housing
wait lists
Housing Waitlists
Low Income
immigrant seniors Non-43%
increase in
100%
increase in
number of
seniors over
100 years of
9%
increase in
seniors
who lived
alone
age
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
1,890 to 2,055 seniors.
1/Between 2001 - 2011, the
seniors population increased
from 5,580 to 5,690 seniors.
2/5
seniors
live alone
Aging Seniors
Between 2001
- 2011, the
number of
people over
the age of 100
increased
from 15 to 20
seniors.
Seniors Population Unaordable 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.
Between 2001- 2011,
the number of
seniors who could
not speak English
increased from 175
to 260 seniors.
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
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.
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
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
2,515 to 2,920 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
150
1/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.
that 33% POPULATION Vulnerable Seniors
HOUSING INCOME LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
Seniors Population Housing Waitlists
Unaordable Housing
Low Income
Aging Seniors
In 2011, Maple
Ridge had 10
seniors over the
age of 100.
Housing Waitlists
Between Low Income
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.
Non-English Speaking
2009 - 2012,
the number of seniors
and persons with
disabilities (PWD) on
BC Housing’s social
housing waitlist
increased from 60 to
97 people.
97
Health Concerns
33% In 2011, the Fraser
North Health Service
Delivery Area found
SPOTLIGHT ON MAPLE RIDGE
13%
of seniors live on
a low income
36%
increase
in the
number
of seniors
Housing Waitlists
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.
1/4 senior
households 30% or more their income 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
Vulnerable Seniors
SPOTLIGHT ON DELTA
Seniors Population Housing Waitlists
Unaordable Housing
Aging Seniors
In 2011, there
were 10
people over
the age of 100
in Delta.
Housing Waitlists
Low Income
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.
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.
56
Health Concerns
13% In 2011, the POPULATION HOUSING INCOME MIGRATION LANGUAGE HEALTH WELLNESS
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
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.
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.
1/5
seniors
live alone
Seniors Low Income
First Languages other than English
In 2011, German
(120) and Farsi (75)
were the most
commonly spoken
languages among
seniors other than
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
27
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.
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.
1/5
seniors
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.
Aging Seniors
Between
2001-2011, the
number of
people over
the age of 100
increased
from 25 to 45
seniors.
Low Income
First Languages other than English
do not speak Between 60% of seniors
In 2011, 2000 - 2010, 1,375 new
English Speaking
Between 2001- 2011,
the number of
seniors who could
not speak English
increased from 3,135
to 5,140 seniors.
17%
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 319 to
482 people.
482
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.
SPOTLIGHT ON BURNABY
18%
of seniors live on
a low income
19%
increase
in 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
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
6,610 to 7,015 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
1,375
new immigrant
seniors
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 Population Unaordable 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.
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.
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.
15% of
seniors 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
15
new 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
28% of seniors
In 2011, (95) German
and (75) Punjabi
were commonly the most
do not speak English as
their first language
Population
Housing and Income
Health and Wellness
Language
Migration
For more information, contact:
Scott Graham
sgraham@sparc.bc.ca
www.sparc.bc.ca
Aging Seniors
In 2011, there
were 10
people over
the age of 100
in Delta.
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.
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 seniors
do 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.
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.
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
335
new 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.
1/5
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
10 to 30
seniors.
Low Income
First Languages other than English
In 2011, Punjabi
(365) and German
(275) were the
most commonly
spoken languages
among seniors.
35% of seniors
do 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.
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.
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
Lone Seniors
Between 2001-2011, the number of
seniors living alone increased from
3,005 to 3,265 seniors.
Senior Newcomers
230
new 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 alone 16%
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.