Overview of geographical features, assets and socio-demographics for Hamilton and for each Ward.
The indicators provided are a compilation of the most recent available data provided by the City of Hamilton’s:
- Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Children’s Services and Neighbourhood Development Division
- Healthy and Safe Communities Department, Epidemiology and Evaluation Division
- Planning and Economic Development Department, Community Planning & Design Division
Ward level data is based on the current City of Hamilton ward boundaries which came into effect December 1, 2018. Due to the ward boundary changes, previous data collected based on the old boundaries could not be used to provide ward change over time analysis. Updates to the profiles and indicators will be made based on availability of new data. Depending on the data source, the frequency of new data availability may range from monthly to once every five or ten years.
![Skyline of Hamilton Ontario at night.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_lg/public/2022-07/Postcard-OpenData.jpg.jpeg?itok=e-VXAGoM)
2021 Our City Profile
![Exterior of Hamiltn City Hall building](/sites/default/files/2024-02/profile-city-thumbnail.jpg)
A high-level overview of key demographics about the City of Hamilton.
2021 Ward Profiles
![Front entrance to Dundurn Castle](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward1-thumbnail.png)
Ward 1, also known as the Chedoke-Cootes area is an urban ward, situated in the west end of Hamilton below the Niagara Escarpment (often referred to as the Mountain).
![Ward 2: Gore Park fountain](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward2-thumbnail.png)
Ward 2, also known as the Downtown area is an urban ward situated in the centre of the city below the Niagara Escarpment (often referred to as the Mountain).
![Ward 3: Tim Horton's field](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward3-thumbnail.png)
Ward 3, also known as Hamilton Centre is an urban ward situated in the lower city below the Niagara Escarpment (often referred to as the Mountain).
![Ward 4: King’s Forest Golf Course](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward4-thumbnail.png)
Ward 4, also known as the East Hamilton area is an urban ward situated in the lower city below the Niagara Escarpment (often referred to as the Mountain).
![Ward 5: Battlefield Park](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward5-thumbnail.png)
Ward 5, is located just east of the Redhill area is an urban ward situated in the lower city below the Niagara Escarpment (often referred to as the Mountain).
![Ward 6: Unique monument to soldiers of the Great War in Hamilton’s Memorial Park](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward6-thumbnail.png)
Ward 6, also known as the East Mountain area is primarily an urban ward situated in the east end of Hamilton on the Niagara Escarpment.
![Ward 7: Sign at Sam Lawrence Park and garden](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward7-thumbnail.png)
Ward 7, also known as the Central Mountain area is an urban ward, situated in the centre of Hamilton on the Niagara Escarpment.
![Wad 8: Card driving on mountain access in the fall](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward8-thumbnail.png)
Ward 8, located within the West/Central Mountain area is an urban ward, situated in the west end of Hamilton on the Niagara Escarpment.
![Ward 9: Aerial view of Devil's Punchbowl waterfall](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward9-thumbnail.png)
Ward 9, known as Upper Stoney Creek sits above the escarpment.
![Ward: 10: Winona Peach Festival vendors](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward10-thumbnail.png)
Ward 10, also known as the Lower Stoney Creek area is primarily an urban ward situated below the Niagara Escarpment with an industrial and commercial corridor south of the Queen Elizabeth Way.
![Ward 11: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward11-thumbnail.png)
Ward 11, general comprises the municipality of Glanbrook.
![Ward 12: Ancaster village street sign](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward12-thumbnail.png)
Ward 12, also known as the Ancaster area and extends into the west Flamborough rural area.
![Ward 13: Waterfall in Dundas](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward13-thumbnail.png)
Ward 13, an urban, suburban, and rural ward containing the community of Dundas and the area of Flamborough between Highway 6 and 8.
![Ward 14: Chedoke Stairs](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward14-thumbnail.png)
Ward 14 is located in the western portion of the Hamilton Mountain.
![Ward 15: Farmer's field and barn in rural Flamborough](/sites/default/files/2022-08/ward-profile-ward15-thumbnail.png)
Ward 15, also known as the Flamborough East area is primarily a rural ward but includes some light industrial and commercial land as well as the urban area of Waterdown.