Low Income Dot Layer Updated with 2016 Census Data

The Low Income dot layer on the Winnipeg Health Region map has been updated with data from the 2016 Census.   This layer is based on the Low-income measure , after tax (LIM-AT) method for classifying individuals as living in low income households.   A detailed definition of LIM-AT is available. (click on the hyperlink). 

The Low-income dot layer is a very effective tool for illustrating the location and magnitude of low-income populations in Winnipeg.   Each dot represents 5 individuals, and the the different color dots represent different age ranges (0-5 yrs, 6-17 yrs, 18-64 yrs, 65 plus). 

As shown below, there are low-income individuals living in all parts of Winnipeg