Peel at a glance
Peel Region, located in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel is growing steadily. It features a mixed landscape of bustling urban centres, charming villages, and rural lands.
Breakdown of Peel's population (1)
679,400 Caledon:
79,200 Mississauga:
741,700
We're diverse
51.5% of our population was born outside of Canada.
Peel's population by birthplace (2)
- 47% Canada
- 3% Africa
- 31% Asia
- 10% Europe
- 8% Americas
We're educated (2)
The number of people who have a post-secondary education is higher in Peel than in Ontario and Canada as a whole.
- 83% have at least a high school diploma or certificate
- 55% have a post secondary education
- 63% of recent immigrants arriving in Peel 15 years and older have post secondary education
- 57% of Peel's visible minority population have a post secondary education
We're bustling
Goods movement is a pillar of Peel's economy. Peel is a significant freight hub for Canada. Commodities valued at approximately $1.8 billion travel to, from, and through Peel each day. (3)
We're on the go
5 major highways, several international railroads, and the Toronto Pearson International Airport all exist within our borders. 63% of Peel residents over the age of 15 commute to work within Peel. 74% of them rely on personal vehicles to get there. (2)
People who commute to work (2)
- 67% Drive alone
- 55% Carpool
- 63% Use transit
- 57% Bike, walk, or use other means
We're the youngest in the GTA
The average age of our residents is 39 years. Children under the age of 15 make up 16.5% of our population. Peel has the lowest proportion of seniors, people 65 years or older in the GTA, at 15%.(2)
- (1) Statistics Canada, Census, 2021 (with 2016 undercount applied).
- (2) Statistics Canada, Census, 2021.
- (3) Ministry of Transportation, Commercial Vehicle Survey, 2015.
