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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 9,258   31,612,897†
Population in 2001 1 9,318A   30,007,094†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -0.6   5.4
Total private dwellings 2 4,427   13,576,855
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 4,160   12,435,520
Population density per square kilometre 789.6   3.5
Land area (square km) 11.72   9,017,698.92
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 9,255 4,445 4,810   31,612,895 15,475,970 16,136,930
0 to 4 years 435 235 200   1,690,540 864,600 825,940
5 to 9 years 480 255 220   1,809,370 926,860 882,515
10 to 14 years 590 315 280   2,079,925 1,065,865 1,014,065
15 to 19 years 660 335 330   2,140,490 1,095,285 1,045,210
20 to 24 years 585 305 280   2,080,385 1,047,950 1,032,435
25 to 29 years 545 280 260   1,985,580 975,945 1,009,640
30 to 34 years 640 300 340   2,020,230 987,715 1,032,515
35 to 39 years 665 330 335   2,208,270 1,083,500 1,124,775
40 to 44 years 685 325 355   2,610,455 1,285,530 1,324,925
45 to 49 years 755 365 390   2,620,595 1,290,130 1,330,470
50 to 54 years 765 345 420   2,357,305 1,158,970 1,198,335
55 to 59 years 640 300 340   2,084,620 1,026,390 1,058,225
60 to 64 years 425 215 215   1,589,865 780,135 809,730
65 to 69 years 315 125 190   1,234,575 593,805 640,770
70 to 74 years 275 140 140   1,053,785 493,465 560,325
75 to 79 years 290 125 165   879,580 386,485 493,095
80 to 84 years 230 80 150   646,705 251,420 395,285
85 years and over 280 90 195   520,605 161,920 358,680
Median age of the population 5 40.3 37.9 42.3   39.5 38.6 40.4
% of the population aged 15 and over 83.7 82.1 85.3   82.3 81.5 83.1
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 7,750 3,645 4,105   26,033,060 12,618,645 13,414,410
Not in a common-law relationship 6,930 3,240 3,690   23,301,420 11,248,590 12,052,835
In a common-law relationship 820 405 415   2,731,635 1,370,060 1,361,575
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 7,755 3,650 4,105   26,033,060 12,618,645 13,414,410
Never legally married (single) 8 2,980 1,575 1,410   9,087,030 4,822,330 4,264,700
Legally married (and not separated) 9 3,070 1,540 1,535   12,470,400 6,235,735 6,234,665
Separated, but still legally married 10 290 120 175   775,425 343,600 431,825
Divorced 11 845 295 545   2,087,385 905,790 1,181,595
Widowed 12 565 120 445   1,612,820 311,190 1,301,630
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 4,160   12,437,470
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 58.7   55.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.2   4.8
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.4   5.6
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 10.8   5.3
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 21.9   18.4
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   8.9
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 1.8   1.6
Number of owned dwellings 16 2,640   8,509,780
Number of rented dwellings 17 1,520   3,878,500
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 3,555   8,610,600
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 605   3,826,870
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 12.1   7.5
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.3   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.7   1.5
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 273,287   263,369
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 2,410   8,896,840
Number of married-couple families 22 1,495   6,105,910
Number of common-law-couple families 23 400   1,376,870
Number of lone-parent families 520   1,414,065
Number of female lone-parent families 455   1,132,290
Number of male lone-parent families 70   281,775
Average number of persons in all census families 2.8   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.0   3.1
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.6   2.8
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.4   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.4   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.2   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 56,311   63,866
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 66,762   71,665
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 48,688   63,811
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 25,729   36,465
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 23,877   34,350
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 45,997   47,153
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 49,472   55,111
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 58,907   61,221
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 44,848   54,815
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 24,781   34,205
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 23,755   32,609
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 40,275   41,661
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 4,160   12,437,470
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 845   3,543,605
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 1,010   3,601,315
One-person households 1,500   3,327,050
Other household types 28 805   1,965,495
Average household size 2.2   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 43,214   53,634
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 73,824   82,156
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 57,151   62,503
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,132   26,720
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 39,081   46,347
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 38,769   46,584
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 64,354   69,711
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 49,596   53,667
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 22,642   23,888
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 36,673   42,053
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 625   671
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 742   839
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 9,085 4,375 4,710   31,241,030 15,326,265 15,914,760
English only 7,945 3,870 4,070   17,882,780 8,833,105 9,049,665
French only 150 45 100   6,817,650 3,325,530 3,492,125
English and French 30 10 25   98,630 46,765 51,860
Other language(s) 33 960 445 510   6,441,975 3,120,865 3,321,105
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 9,090 4,375 4,705   31,241,030 15,326,265 15,914,760
English only 8,140 3,980 4,165   21,129,945 10,507,185 10,622,755
French only 0 0 0   4,141,850 1,915,265 2,226,585
English and French 940 400 540   5,448,850 2,698,870 2,749,980
Neither English nor French 10 0 10   520,385 204,945 315,435
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 9,085 4,375 4,705   31,241,030 15,326,265 15,914,760
English 8,840 4,275 4,565   20,584,775 10,133,105 10,451,665
French 20 0 20   6,608,120 3,233,760 3,374,360
Non-official language 165 75 90   3,472,130 1,677,395 1,794,735
English and French 25 10 15   94,060 44,390 49,670
English and non-official language 35 15 15   406,455 200,500 205,960
French and non-official language 0 0 0   58,885 28,905 29,985
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   16,600 8,215 8,380
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 9,090 4,375 4,710   31,241,030 15,326,265 15,914,760
Non-immigrants 37 7,960 3,825 4,135   24,788,725 12,228,975 12,559,745
Immigrants 38 1,030 510 520   6,186,950 2,964,160 3,222,790
Before 1991 810 410 400   3,408,420 1,642,190 1,766,225
1991 to 2000 115 55 55   1,668,550 791,775 876,775
2001 to 2006 39 100 45 60   1,109,980 530,195 579,790
Non-permanent residents 40 95 45 50   265,355 133,135 132,225
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 9,085 4,380 4,705   31,241,030 15,326,265 15,914,760
Canadian citizens 8,760 4,245 4,510   29,480,165 14,492,990 14,987,175
Canadian citizens under age 18 1,870 970 895   6,604,285 3,388,910 3,215,375
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 6,890 3,275 3,615   22,875,880 11,104,080 11,771,800
Not Canadian citizens 42 325 130 195   1,760,865 833,280 927,585
Table: Generation status
Generation status Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 7,575 3,570 4,000   25,664,220 12,470,785 13,193,440
1st generation 44 1,105 545 560   6,124,560 2,933,875 3,190,690
2nd generation 45 1,875 865 1,010   4,006,420 1,948,820 2,057,600
3rd generation or more 46 4,590 2,160 2,430   15,533,240 7,588,095 7,945,145
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 8,995 4,335 4,665   30,897,210 15,151,040 15,746,170
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 7,430 3,595 3,835   26,534,115 13,005,260 13,528,855
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 795 380 420   2,554,260 1,256,090 1,298,165
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 425 220 200   1,221,560 598,130 623,430
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 245 80 165   289,745 147,230 142,510
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 100 45 50   297,530 144,325 153,205
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 8,620 4,120 4,495   29,544,485 14,458,615 15,085,865
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 4,700 2,305 2,395   17,457,170 8,550,360 8,906,805
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,920 935 985   6,507,905 3,181,160 3,326,740
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 1,175 540 630   3,566,790 1,737,165 1,829,630
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 575 245 335   852,580 425,650 426,930
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 245 95 150   1,160,040 564,280 595,755
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 9,090 4,375 4,705   31,241,030 15,326,265 15,914,765
Aboriginal identity population 50 300 110 190   1,172,785 572,095 600,695
Non-Aboriginal identity population 8,785 4,270 4,515   30,068,240 14,754,175 15,314,065
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 7,575 3,570 4,000   25,664,220 12,470,785 13,193,440
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,290 550 740   6,098,325 3,004,625 3,093,705
High school certificate or equivalent 52 1,920 930 985   6,553,425 3,032,870 3,520,555
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,000 630 375   2,785,420 1,778,080 1,007,335
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 1,315 520 790   4,435,135 1,906,335 2,528,800
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 390 140 250   1,136,145 479,095 657,055
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,655 800 860   4,655,770 2,269,785 2,385,980
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 1,205 610 595   4,207,810 2,145,570 2,062,245
No certificate, diploma or degree 445 205 240   1,679,015 909,280 769,735
High school certificate or equivalent 55 545 310 235   1,528,010 781,710 746,300
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 60 30 30   185,170 113,110 72,060
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 70 30 40   458,380 201,135 257,240
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 45 15 25   87,420 38,935 48,490
University certificate, diploma or degree 35 15 20   269,810 101,395 168,415
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 1,195 595 600   3,987,075 1,947,470 2,039,605
No certificate, diploma or degree 115 55 55   433,940 247,210 186,730
High school certificate or equivalent 58 350 175 170   897,830 486,240 411,595
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 140 85 55   416,045 253,705 162,340
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 215 75 135   906,155 398,245 507,915
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 60 30 30   181,350 79,935 101,415
University certificate, diploma or degree 315 160 155   1,151,750 482,140 669,610
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 3,930 1,880 2,045   13,395,040 6,564,035 6,831,000
No certificate, diploma or degree 350 165 185   2,249,565 1,146,125 1,103,445
High school certificate or equivalent 61 735 315 415   3,258,905 1,454,880 1,804,025
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 610 365 240   1,739,965 1,106,090 633,875
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 835 375 455   2,627,220 1,127,815 1,499,405
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 200 75 120   685,385 290,210 395,180
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,195 575 620   2,833,995 1,438,915 1,395,080
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 7,575 3,570 4,000   25,664,220 12,470,785 13,193,440
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,210 1,485 1,725   12,651,750 6,037,490 6,614,260
Education 435 105 325   994,665 249,000 745,660
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 270 105 170   481,190 222,755 258,435
Humanities 290 155 135   717,125 283,590 433,535
Social and behavioural sciences and law 380 175 205   1,275,100 449,800 825,300
Business, management and public administration 730 225 505   2,801,725 1,016,410 1,785,315
Physical and life sciences and technologies 150 75 80   451,960 245,200 206,765
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 115 75 40   568,755 345,700 223,050
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 800 760 45   2,922,080 2,701,170 220,910
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 260 215 40   291,510 203,550 87,960
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 625 95 530   1,728,890 324,415 1,404,470
Personal, protective and transportation services 300 110 190   777,370 391,005 386,365
Other 64 0 0 0   2,100 700 1,405
Table: Location of study
Location of study Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 7,575 3,570 4,005   25,664,220 12,470,785 13,193,440
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,210 1,485 1,730   12,651,750 6,037,490 6,614,260
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,365 2,090 2,275   13,012,475 6,433,300 6,579,175
Inside Canada 3,790 1,820 1,970   10,948,685 5,363,415 5,585,270
Outside Canada 575 265 305   2,063,785 1,069,880 993,905
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 7,575 3,570 4,000   25,664,220 12,470,785 13,193,440
In the labour force 67 5,010 2,550 2,455   17,146,135 9,020,595 8,125,540
Employed 68 4,755 2,440 2,315   16,021,180 8,431,530 7,589,645
Unemployed 69 250 115 140   1,124,955 589,065 535,890
Not in the labour force 70 2,565 1,015 1,550   8,518,085 3,450,190 5,067,900
Participation rate 71 66.1 71.4 61.4   66.8 72.3 61.6
Employment rate 72 62.8 68.3 57.9   62.4 67.6 57.5
Unemployment rate 73 5.0 4.5 5.7   6.6 6.5 6.6
Table: Occupation
Occupation Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 4,975 2,535 2,445   16,861,180 8,884,805 7,976,370
A Management occupations 75 475 210 270   1,631,730 1,032,940 598,790
B Business, finance and administration occupations 730 230 500   3,025,425 863,420 2,162,005
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 465 395 70   1,108,045 865,820 242,225
D Health occupations 310 60 245   950,360 188,845 761,515
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 505 170 340   1,414,320 451,150 963,175
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 310 155 150   502,195 225,340 276,855
G Sales and service occupations 1,160 460 695   4,037,720 1,716,470 2,321,260
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 660 620 40   2,550,295 2,374,605 175,695
I Occupations unique to primary industry 165 130 35   648,310 503,785 144,525
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 195 100 100   992,765 662,430 330,335
Table: Industry
Industry Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 4,975 2,535 2,440   16,861,180 8,884,805 7,976,370
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 205 165 40   895,415 663,985 231,425
Construction 400 360 35   1,069,095 938,975 130,120
Manufacturing 380 240 140   2,005,980 1,421,545 584,440
Wholesale trade 135 85 50   739,305 494,575 244,730
Retail trade 690 280 410   1,917,170 859,720 1,057,450
Finance and real estate 200 75 125   992,720 419,290 573,435
Health care and social services 595 95 505   1,716,255 308,060 1,408,200
Educational services 490 170 320   1,150,535 379,910 770,625
Business services 765 515 245   3,103,195 1,873,385 1,229,805
Other services 1,110 540 565   3,271,505 1,525,360 1,746,145
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 7,165 3,370 3,800   23,496,920 11,164,005 12,332,920
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 7,135 3,345 3,785   23,178,395 10,964,370 12,214,025
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 2,570 1,050 1,520   9,625,655 4,251,985 5,373,675
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 1,260 505 755   4,724,325 1,962,040 2,762,285
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 5,515 2,720 2,790   18,418,100 9,599,250 8,818,855
English 5,490 2,715 2,775   14,064,105 7,347,505 6,716,595
French 10 0 10   3,724,975 1,930,405 1,794,565
Non-official language 10 0 10   273,830 139,825 134,005
English and French 10 10 10   252,295 128,825 123,475
English and non-official language 0 0 0   86,820 44,210 42,610
French and non-official language 0 0 0   5,055 2,545 2,510
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   11,025 5,930 5,090
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 4,755 2,440 2,310   16,021,180 8,431,530 7,589,645
Worked at home 510 235 275   1,230,355 623,290 607,060
Worked outside Canada 45 15 30   76,570 52,480 24,095
No fixed workplace address 675 505 170   1,644,360 1,260,935 383,425
Worked at usual place 3,520 1,690 1,835   13,069,895 6,494,825 6,575,070
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 2,955 1,315 1,635   7,814,510 3,674,205 4,140,305
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 455 315 140   2,687,845 1,365,350 1,322,490
Worked in a different census division (county) 40 15 25   2,420,290 1,371,555 1,048,735
Worked in a different province 70 35 30   147,250 83,720 63,530
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Nelson, City   Canada
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 4,195 2,190 2,005   14,714,260 7,755,765 6,958,490
Car, truck, van, as driver 2,445 1,285 1,160   10,644,330 5,961,465 4,682,860
Car, truck, van, as passenger 335 190 140   1,133,145 468,575 664,575
Public transit 65 25 40   1,622,725 670,350 952,375
Walked or bicycled 1,285 645 640   1,134,805 552,405 582,395
All other modes 65 40 20   179,250 102,965 76,285
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 9,085 4,375 4,710   31,241,030 15,326,265 15,914,760
Total visible minority population 85 345 170 180   5,068,095 2,464,025 2,604,065
Chinese 95 45 50   1,216,565 584,260 632,305
South Asian 86 90 45 45   1,262,865 637,190 625,675
Black 30 35 0   783,795 375,685 408,110
Filipino 0 10 0   410,695 175,640 235,055
Latin American 30 20 10   304,245 147,900 156,345
Southeast Asian 87 0 0 0   239,935 116,425 123,510
Arab 0 0 0   265,550 142,580 122,970
West Asian 88 0 0 0   156,700 80,695 76,000
Korean 35 20 10   141,890 68,595 73,300
Japanese 35 10 30   81,300 36,160 45,145
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 20 0 25   71,420 33,845 37,580
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   133,120 65,055 68,065
Not a visible minority 91 8,740 4,210 4,525   26,172,935 12,862,245 13,310,695
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 5,440 2,705 2,740   18,201,265 9,480,550 8,720,710
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 20,951 26,123 17,386   26,850 32,874 21,543
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 2,380 1,295 1,085   9,275,770 5,332,040 3,943,725
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 39,157 44,415 34,021   41,401 46,778 35,830
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Nelson, City   Canada
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 7,330 3,470 3,855   24,423,165 11,952,155 12,471,005
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,749 27,901 19,659   25,615 32,224 20,460
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 21,136 25,208 18,823   23,307 28,291 19,287
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 71.5 76.0 66.3   76.2 79.7 71.0
Government transfers - As a % of total income 14.2 10.6 18.7   11.1 7.9 15.9
Other money - As a % of total income 14.3 13.6 15.1   12.7 12.5 13.1
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 9,020 4,345 4,675   30,628,935 15,017,885 15,611,050
% in low income before tax - All persons 18.3 16.6 19.9   15.3 14.1 16.5
% in low income after tax - All persons 13.3 12.2 14.3   11.4 10.7 12.0
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 20.9 21.2 20.4   17.7 17.7 17.8
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 16.4 16.7 16.0   13.1 13.1 13.2

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Nelson, British Columbia (Code5903015) (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 June 5, 2024).

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