Characteristics of the KFL&A community
Who are we?
Our health is not just influenced by our health care. Factors such as our biology and genetics, and how we grow up, live, learn, work, and play also play a role.
In 2016, the estimated population in Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) region was 204,116. In 2011, 61.5% of KFL&A residents lived in large urban regions, 4.3% lived in small population centres ,and 34.2% lived in rural areas.
Out of the total population of KFL&A living in private households in 2011:
- 5.4% reported an aboriginal ancestry (0.9% reported having Registered or Treaty Indian Status).
- 5.2% identified as a visible minority.
- 10.8% reported being immigrants.
Family structure
In 2011, among all KFL&A area households:
39.1% were led by couples with children.
15.4% were led by lone parents, and the remaining households did not have children.
Education and employment
In 2011, 17.3% of the population did not have a high school certificate, diploma or degree.
Among those aged 15 years and over, 58.6% were employed, 5.1% were unemployed, and 36.3% were not in the labour force.
Males were more likely to have less education, be employed, work full time, and make more money than females.
Income
In 2011, $75,933 was the average household income (before tax) in KFL&A.
30.3% of households were rented.
In 2013, 1 in 10 homes in the KFL&A area did not know if there would be enough food next week or next month.
Families with low incomes are often forced to use their food budget to pay for other expenses, such as rent or utility bills.
In 2013, of low income households in Frontenac Islands, Loyalist, Kingston, and South Frontenac (Kingston Census Metropolitan Area):
36% were led by lone parents and 7.9% were led by couples with children.
1 in 5 children 17 years or younger were living with low income.
Why does this matter?
Many factors contribute to health; it is important to consider all of them when planning and delivering programs for children and parents.
Data sources used
- Canadian Census
- National Household Survey (NHS)
- Statistics Canada - Low Income Measures (LIM)
A full reference list and a print or digital copy of the report is available through Child and Babytalk in KFL&A.
More information about the data sources used is available online.