Ward 22 (St. Paul’s)

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With long-time St. Paul’s councillor Michael Walker opting not to run in this fall’s election, Ward 22 is up for grabs.

The area has been embroiled in several controversial municipal scuffles in recent years, with a focus on preserving open space highlighted by a pitched battle over ownership of Mount Pleasant Cemetery and the recent fight to keep Yonge Eglinton Square – which is adjacent to St. Paul’s – an open public square.

The community has also long anticipated improved public transit along Eglinton Avenue.

Recent hopes for light rail along the busy midtown street were put on hold when the province cut funding to the Transit City plan, and the race for councillor will hinge at least in part on the candidates’ plans to resurrect that concept.

CANDIDATES
Josh Matlow
William Molls
Chris Sellors
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
Population by age group
Age 14 and under 6,445 10.7%
Age 15 to 24 5,815 9.7%
Age 25 to 44 23,765 39.5%
Age 45 to 64 15,280 25.4%
Age 65 and over 8,930 14.8%
TOTAL 60,235 100.0%
Top 10 countries by origin
Country/Area
Total Immigration
Percentage of Total
United Kingdom
2,565 14.1%
USA 1,330 7.3%
China 900 4.9%
Caribbean 895 4.9%
Iran 855 4.7%
Philippines 760 4.2%
India 605 3.3%
Romania 565 3.1%
Russia 510 2.8%
Germany 470 2.6%
Other 8,765 48.1%
TOTAL 18,220 100.0%
Education – Highest level completed by age group
Age 15 to 24 Age 25 to 64
Total Population (20% sample data) = 5,705 Total Population (20% sample data) = 38,765

Age 65 and over LEGEND
Total Population (20% sample data) = 8,730

Family household information
Average family income $128,693
Total single parent families 3,165
Family with children at home 6,015