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2006 Community Profiles

 
St. John's
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 181,113   505,469
Population in 2001 1 172,918   512,930
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 4.7   -1.5
Total private dwellings 2 75,860   235,958
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 70,663   197,245
Population density per square kilometre 225.1   1.4
Land area (square km) 804.64   370,494.89
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 181,115 86,650 94,465   505,470 245,735 259,735
0 to 4 years 9,205 4,715 4,485   22,865 11,650 11,210
5 to 9 years 9,680 5,000 4,680   25,905 13,240 12,670
10 to 14 years 10,395 5,290 5,105   29,455 15,135 14,320
15 to 19 years 12,145 6,080 6,065   34,105 17,355 16,750
20 to 24 years 14,140 6,775 7,360   31,190 15,295 15,890
25 to 29 years 12,980 6,155 6,825   27,425 13,040 14,380
30 to 34 years 12,865 6,185 6,685   30,940 14,605 16,340
35 to 39 years 13,600 6,395 7,205   36,535 17,345 19,195
40 to 44 years 15,215 7,195 8,015   41,670 20,080 21,585
45 to 49 years 14,785 7,060 7,720   42,770 20,815 21,955
50 to 54 years 13,960 6,745 7,220   42,805 21,135 21,670
55 to 59 years 12,135 5,885 6,255   39,370 19,535 19,835
60 to 64 years 9,250 4,490 4,760   30,160 14,900 15,270
65 to 69 years 6,410 3,070 3,345   22,160 11,005 11,155
70 to 74 years 4,965 2,270 2,690   17,530 8,465 9,060
75 to 79 years 3,945 1,575 2,365   13,505 5,965 7,540
80 to 84 years 2,890 1,085 1,805   9,425 3,845 5,580
85 years and over 2,555 670 1,885   7,650 2,325 5,330
Median age of the population 5 38.4 37.5 39.2   41.7 41.3 42.1
% of the population aged 15 and over 83.8 82.7 84.9   84.5 83.7 85.3
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 151,830 71,645 80,190   427,245 205,705 221,540
Not in a common-law relationship 139,955 65,735 74,225   394,155 189,215 204,940
In a common-law relationship 11,880 5,910 5,965   33,085 16,490 16,595
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 151,830 71,640 80,190   427,245 205,705 221,540
Never legally married (single) 8 54,400 27,030 27,365   132,005 68,865 63,140
Legally married (and not separated) 9 74,250 37,125 37,130   231,820 115,860 115,960
Separated, but still legally married 10 4,055 1,675 2,380   9,745 4,360 5,385
Divorced 11 10,230 4,200 6,030   24,015 10,900 13,120
Widowed 12 8,905 1,615 7,290   29,650 5,715 23,935
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 70,660   197,185
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 54.3   73.8
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.7   4.3
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.7   4.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 21.4   9.9
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 8.3   5.5
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.8   0.4
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.8   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 16 50,545   155,195
Number of rented dwellings 17 20,115   41,670
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 45,375   139,555
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 25,290   57,630
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.5   7.9
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 7.3   7.2
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.2   0.4
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 164,374   111,711
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 52,525   155,730
Number of married-couple families 22 36,690   114,630
Number of common-law-couple families 23 6,055   16,935
Number of lone-parent families 9,775   24,165
Number of female lone-parent families 8,125   19,740
Number of male lone-parent families 1,650   4,420
Average number of persons in all census families 2.9   2.8
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.1   2.9
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.6   2.8
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.5   2.4
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.3   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 62,107   49,645
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 72,303   55,622
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 58,711   47,887
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,499   26,237
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 30,333   24,621
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 41,471   33,432
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 52,530   43,398
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 60,194   47,756
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 49,373   41,707
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 29,746   25,408
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 28,600   24,067
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 36,021   30,729
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 70,660   197,185
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 21,210   60,005
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 20,170   66,960
One-person households 15,780   39,830
Other household types 28 13,500   30,390
Average household size 2.5   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 52,864   44,136
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 83,182   66,267
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 61,357   47,231
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 23,686   18,011
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 37,810   34,480
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 45,222   38,997
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 68,605   56,406
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 51,962   41,366
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 21,457   17,368
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 34,465   32,419
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 600   551
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 870   480
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 179,270 85,865 93,405   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 174,485 83,420 91,060   488,405 237,890 250,520
French only 535 240 290   1,885 890 995
English and French 110 45 70   295 120 175
Other language(s) 33 4,140 2,160 1,980   10,020 5,070 4,950
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 179,270 85,865 93,405   500,610 243,970 256,640
English only 166,385 81,180 85,200   475,985 234,335 241,655
French only 15 0 10   90 40 45
English and French 12,655 4,600 8,055   23,675 9,160 14,515
Neither English nor French 215 85 130   850 430 420
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 179,270 85,865 93,400   500,605 243,965 256,640
English 176,965 84,795 92,165   494,345 240,960 253,380
French 195 60 130   650 325 325
Non-official language 1,835 875 955   4,905 2,380 2,530
English and French 35 10 20   180 60 120
English and non-official language 240 120 120   525 240 285
French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 10 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 0 0
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 179,270 85,870 93,405   500,605 243,965 256,640
Non-immigrants 37 173,010 82,450 90,565   490,855 238,725 252,130
Immigrants 38 5,255 2,885 2,365   8,380 4,520 3,860
Before 1991 3,300 1,840 1,465   5,385 2,870 2,520
1991 to 2000 925 470 455   1,550 820 735
2001 to 2006 39 1,025 575 450   1,440 835 610
Non-permanent residents 40 1,005 530 470   1,370 725 645
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 179,270 85,865 93,405   500,610 243,970 256,640
Canadian citizens 176,605 84,385 92,220   496,705 241,795 254,910
Canadian citizens under age 18 35,890 18,360 17,525   98,585 51,010 47,570
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 140,715 66,025 74,695   398,115 190,785 207,335
Not Canadian citizens 42 2,665 1,480 1,180   3,900 2,170 1,730
Table: Generation status
Generation status St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 150,025 70,910 79,110   422,385 203,925 218,465
1st generation 44 5,890 3,195 2,690   9,160 4,920 4,240
2nd generation 45 5,110 2,660 2,445   9,125 4,625 4,500
3rd generation or more 46 139,025 65,055 73,970   404,100 194,380 209,725
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 177,475 84,995 92,480   496,200 241,720 254,480
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 153,320 73,525 79,795   443,345 216,530 226,815
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 14,205 6,620 7,585   27,640 12,710 14,930
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 5,925 2,900 3,025   14,530 7,060 7,470
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 3,110 1,480 1,635   9,460 4,800 4,655
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 915 475 435   1,225 605 615
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 170,065 81,255 88,810   477,800 232,300 245,505
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 105,920 50,805 55,110   344,705 169,030 175,675
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 35,205 16,640 18,570   66,360 31,255 35,110
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 16,830 7,945 8,885   37,805 17,765 20,040
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 9,930 4,735 5,195   25,780 12,640 13,140
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 2,180 1,130 1,050   3,140 1,610 1,535
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 179,270 85,865 93,405   500,605 243,965 256,640
Aboriginal identity population 50 2,015 915 1,100   23,450 11,520 11,925
Non-Aboriginal identity population 177,250 84,950 92,305   477,155 232,445 244,715
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 150,020 70,915 79,110   422,385 203,920 218,460
No certificate, diploma or degree 32,610 15,895 16,710   141,575 68,605 72,965
High school certificate or equivalent 52 35,415 16,920 18,495   93,330 42,520 50,810
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15,950 9,055 6,895   51,380 32,105 19,275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 30,930 13,005 17,925   74,100 32,525 41,575
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 6,925 2,925 4,000   14,310 5,940 8,370
University certificate, diploma or degree 28,190 13,110 15,080   47,690 22,220 25,470
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 26,285 12,855 13,430   65,355 33,210 32,145
No certificate, diploma or degree 10,390 5,525 4,865   28,820 15,745 13,075
High school certificate or equivalent 55 10,690 5,200 5,490   24,470 12,010 12,455
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 870 575 295   2,395 1,665 730
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 1,715 730 985   4,855 2,230 2,625
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 430 140 285   1,015 420 600
University certificate, diploma or degree 2,190 685 1,505   3,800 1,150 2,655
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 25,805 12,355 13,450   58,260 27,450 30,815
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,360 1,340 1,025   8,525 4,535 3,990
High school certificate or equivalent 58 5,040 2,720 2,320   12,530 6,000 6,530
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,055 1,305 750   6,245 4,035 2,210
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 7,335 3,190 4,145   16,825 7,105 9,720
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,150 555 605   2,145 985 1,155
University certificate, diploma or degree 7,850 3,250 4,605   11,995 4,785 7,210
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 78,505 37,250 41,255   232,570 112,925 119,645
No certificate, diploma or degree 12,665 6,255 6,410   66,110 31,950 34,160
High school certificate or equivalent 61 14,935 7,140 7,795   44,460 19,605 24,850
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 10,855 5,800 5,060   36,735 22,260 14,475
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 19,485 8,115 11,360   47,695 21,040 26,650
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 4,275 1,900 2,375   8,770 3,730 5,040
University certificate, diploma or degree 16,295 8,040 8,255   28,805 14,330 14,475
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 150,020 70,915 79,110   422,390 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 68,025 32,815 35,210   234,900 111,125 123,775
Education 7,340 2,010 5,325   19,090 6,460 12,640
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1,780 880 895   2,840 1,440 1,395
Humanities 3,580 1,455 2,125   6,450 2,830 3,625
Social and behavioural sciences and law 5,960 2,270 3,690   10,505 3,500 7,000
Business, management and public administration 20,920 5,765 15,155   43,510 9,870 33,640
Physical and life sciences and technologies 2,805 1,570 1,235   4,285 2,335 1,950
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 4,370 2,380 1,990   7,980 3,875 4,110
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 16,300 15,245 1,050   46,405 44,190 2,210
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,015 565 450   3,360 2,415 940
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 12,285 2,380 9,910   25,635 4,560 21,075
Personal, protective and transportation services 5,620 3,570 2,055   17,405 11,330 6,080
Other 64 15 0 10   10 0 10
Table: Location of study
Location of study St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 150,020 70,910 79,110   422,385 203,920 218,465
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 68,030 32,815 35,210   234,905 111,130 123,775
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 81,995 38,100 43,895   187,480 92,795 94,690
Inside Canada 78,435 36,045 42,385   182,125 89,720 92,405
Outside Canada 3,565 2,050 1,510   5,355 3,070 2,285
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 150,020 70,910 79,110   422,385 203,920 218,465
In the labour force 67 97,935 49,010 48,925   248,685 129,475 119,210
Employed 68 88,130 43,585 44,550   202,525 102,700 99,830
Unemployed 69 9,800 5,425 4,380   46,150 26,770 19,385
Not in the labour force 70 52,090 21,905 30,180   173,705 74,450 99,255
Participation rate 71 65.3 69.1 61.8   58.9 63.5 54.6
Employment rate 72 58.7 61.5 56.3   47.9 50.4 45.7
Unemployment rate 73 10.0 11.1 9.0   18.6 20.7 16.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 95,735 47,970 47,765   241,880 126,305 115,575
A Management occupations 75 9,340 5,640 3,700   18,570 10,920 7,650
B Business, finance and administration occupations 19,635 5,540 14,095   35,775 9,035 26,740
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 7,655 6,190 1,465   13,865 11,485 2,380
D Health occupations 7,260 1,555 5,710   15,045 2,990 12,055
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 9,555 3,505 6,055   19,795 7,035 12,760
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 2,790 1,170 1,620   4,570 1,860 2,710
G Sales and service occupations 24,235 10,250 13,990   61,120 20,970 40,150
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 11,505 11,090 415   42,140 40,065 2,075
I Occupations unique to primary industry 1,785 1,600 185   17,310 14,275 3,040
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,970 1,435 530   13,690 7,665 6,015
Table: Industry
Industry St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 95,735 47,970 47,765   241,880 126,305 115,575
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 4,245 3,240 1,000   24,500 19,885 4,610
Construction 5,265 4,720 540   16,985 15,565 1,425
Manufacturing 4,355 3,085 1,265   22,485 14,620 7,865
Wholesale trade 3,255 2,420 840   6,630 4,850 1,775
Retail trade 12,230 5,425 6,805   30,580 12,205 18,380
Finance and real estate 4,245 1,915 2,330   7,895 3,205 4,690
Health care and social services 12,920 2,580 10,345   30,360 5,180 25,180
Educational services 7,770 3,060 4,710   17,005 6,555 10,450
Business services 18,575 10,925 7,650   35,390 22,050 13,345
Other services 22,870 10,600 12,270   50,040 22,185 27,850
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 135,140 61,890 73,250   375,325 174,370 200,950
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 133,325 60,835 72,490   370,405 171,400 199,000
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 54,200 23,265 30,935   148,605 62,950 85,655
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 25,815 9,915 15,895   75,265 29,980 45,290
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 105,630 53,005 52,630   274,630 142,520 132,110
English 104,960 52,790 52,175   272,735 141,790 130,950
French 365 70 290   865 220 640
Non-official language 155 75 75   585 280 305
English and French 85 35 50   265 130 130
English and non-official language 70 30 35   185 95 85
French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   10 0 0
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 88,130 43,580 44,550   202,525 102,700 99,825
Worked at home 4,015 1,885 2,130   11,295 5,370 5,925
Worked outside Canada 535 405 125   855 660 190
No fixed workplace address 7,505 5,850 1,650   22,410 17,925 4,485
Worked at usual place 76,075 35,440 40,640   167,970 78,745 89,225
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 43,095 19,290 23,805   93,825 41,250 52,575
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 31,510 15,230 16,285   63,355 30,010 33,345
Worked in a different census division (county) 455 265 185   6,135 3,940 2,195
Worked in a different province 1,015 650 360   4,650 3,540 1,110
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 83 83,580 41,290 42,290   190,380 96,670 93,710
Car, truck, van, as driver 62,155 32,275 29,875   140,375 73,010 67,365
Car, truck, van, as passenger 11,530 4,065 7,465   23,930 9,945 13,980
Public transit 2,430 970 1,460   3,660 1,775 1,880
Walked or bicycled 5,715 2,695 3,020   15,175 6,545 8,630
All other modes 1,755 1,285 470   7,235 5,385 1,850
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 179,270 85,865 93,400   500,610 243,965 256,645
Total visible minority population 85 3,460 1,835 1,625   5,720 3,010 2,710
Chinese 985 520 465   1,325 705 625
South Asian 86 890 475 415   1,590 840 750
Black 620 340 285   905 500 405
Filipino 160 50 105   305 115 190
Latin American 325 165 150   480 240 240
Southeast Asian 87 55 20 30   120 50 65
Arab 190 100 90   540 305 235
West Asian 88 65 35 30   115 55 60
Korean 45 25 20   60 30 30
Japanese 70 55 10   140 90 50
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 40 15 30   75 30 45
Multiple visible minority 90 25 20 0   65 45 15
Not a visible minority 91 175,805 84,035 91,775   494,890 240,955 253,930
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 104,040 52,330 51,720   271,255 141,725 129,525
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 26,022 30,058 21,608   18,086 23,150 14,346
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 56,680 29,315 27,370   111,580 57,440 54,140
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 39,592 45,466 34,589   37,429 44,607 31,130
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 St. John's (CMA)   Newfoundland and Labrador
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 142,455 67,540 74,910   397,675 193,980 203,695
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 24,306 29,764 19,973   19,573 25,929 15,823
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 21,710 25,787 18,532   18,149 22,893 15,193
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 76.6 79.9 72.2   69.1 72.2 64.4
Government transfers - As a % of total income 12.4 9.2 16.7   20.4 17.2 25.2
Other money - As a % of total income 11.0 10.9 11.2   10.5 10.6 10.4
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 178,670 85,480 93,190   497,395 242,360 255,035
% in low income before tax - All persons 15.5 13.6 17.2   14.7 13.0 16.3
% in low income after tax - All persons 12.1 10.9 13.2   10.1 9.4 10.8
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 18.5 18.4 18.5   18.7 18.7 18.7
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 14.7 14.8 14.5   13.2 13.4 13.0

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (Code001) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed May 24, 2024).

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