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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 202,799   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 193,954   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 4.6   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 82,950   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 78,027   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 2,275.6   4.4
Land area (square km) 89.12   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 202,800 98,770 104,030   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 9,510 4,900 4,615   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 9,480 4,840 4,640   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 10,850 5,555 5,300   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 12,790 6,630 6,160   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 16,030 8,180 7,850   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 14,785 7,440 7,345   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 14,775 7,070 7,700   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 16,025 7,695 8,335   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 17,095 8,285 8,810   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 16,295 7,780 8,510   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 15,175 7,325 7,850   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 12,845 6,215 6,630   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 9,010 4,405 4,605   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 7,760 3,650 4,110   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 6,745 3,250 3,500   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 5,655 2,590 3,065   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 4,190 1,725 2,465   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 3,790 1,235 2,550   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 39.1 38.1 40.0   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 85.3 84.5 86.0   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 172,955 83,475 89,475   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 163,805 78,860 84,945   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 9,150 4,615 4,530   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 172,950 83,475 89,475   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 59,780 31,845 27,935   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 87,215 43,385 43,835   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 4,565 1,945 2,625   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 11,455 4,505 6,945   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 9,940 1,795 8,140   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 78,035   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 27.5   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.4   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 9.2   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 13.9   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 26.9   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 18.8   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.2   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 47,980   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 30,055   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 50,685   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 27,345   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.1   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 5.8   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 3.9   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 481,545   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 56,035   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 42,015   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 4,735   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 9,285   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 7,710   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 1,575   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.9   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.1   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.4   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.4   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 57,248   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 62,829   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 61,381   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 36,856   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 35,907   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 42,037   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 51,257   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 55,798   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 53,804   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 34,525   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 33,839   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 38,125   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 78,030   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 21,935   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 20,155   486,040
One-person households 21,315   460,580
Other household types 28 14,625   264,105
Average household size 2.6   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 50,205   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 69,220   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 63,607   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 28,862   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 48,888   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 44,717   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 61,018   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 56,338   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 26,003   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 45,051   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 801   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 809   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 200,855 97,935 102,920   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 85,480 43,265 42,210   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 1,715 715 995   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 215 75 135   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 113,455 53,875 59,575   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 200,855 97,935 102,920   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 176,990 88,060 88,930   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 120 45 70   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 11,300 5,030 6,270   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 12,450 4,805 7,645   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 200,855 97,935 102,920   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 120,115 59,615 60,500   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 565 225 345   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 71,980 34,095 37,880   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 165 60 100   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 7,950 3,895 4,050   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 30 20 15   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 45 20 25   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 200,855 97,935 102,920   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 94,485 47,520 46,960   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 102,030 48,625 53,400   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 41,725 19,990 21,735   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 38,515 18,390 20,130   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 21,790 10,250 11,540   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 4,340 1,790 2,555   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 200,855 97,935 102,920   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 171,735 84,340 87,390   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 32,355 16,745 15,610   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 139,380 67,590 71,780   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 29,120 13,595 15,525   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 171,060 82,735 88,320   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 99,820 47,275 52,540   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 34,775 17,030 17,740   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 36,470 18,430 18,040   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 199,030 97,050 101,980   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 164,130 80,120 84,015   3,348,275 1,641,970 1,706,305
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 16,135 7,830 8,300   374,695 183,885 190,810
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 10,420 5,040 5,380   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 2,145 1,085 1,060   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 6,195 2,975 3,220   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 191,335 93,075 98,255   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 99,110 47,910 51,200   2,067,790 1,012,765 1,055,020
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 40,230 19,780 20,445   904,705 443,990 460,715
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 25,315 12,665 12,645   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 5,025 2,645 2,380   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 21,655 10,075 11,585   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 200,855 97,935 102,920   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 3,005 1,435 1,565   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 197,850 96,495 101,355   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 171,060 82,740 88,325   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 28,790 13,250 15,540   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 44,420 20,290 24,135   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 14,065 8,465 5,600   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 26,515 12,000 14,515   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 12,310 5,535 6,775   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 44,955 23,200 21,760   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 28,865 14,880 13,985   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 8,225 4,465 3,765   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 12,260 6,320 5,945   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,075 565 505   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 2,885 1,510 1,375   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,385 615 770   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 3,030 1,400 1,625   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 29,410 14,300 15,110   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,695 885 810   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 5,550 3,100 2,450   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,830 1,060 770   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 5,635 2,585 3,050   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2,480 1,170 1,310   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 12,215 5,500 6,715   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 86,225 41,720 44,505   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 8,795 4,070 4,725   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 19,825 8,355 11,465   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 8,360 4,965 3,390   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 15,235 6,695 8,535   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 7,010 3,135 3,870   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 27,005 14,495 12,510   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 171,060 82,735 88,325   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 73,210 33,535 39,675   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 5,635 1,315 4,325   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 4,340 1,875 2,460   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 5,845 2,040 3,805   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10,285 3,990 6,290   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 23,035 9,365 13,670   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 4,705 2,655 2,050   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 6,295 4,075 2,225   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 21,700 19,075 2,625   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,465 875 590   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 10,605 2,250 8,355   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 3,925 1,675 2,245   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 10 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 171,065 82,735 88,325   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 73,210 33,535 39,670   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 97,850 49,200 48,650   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 60,805 31,040 29,765   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 37,045 18,155 18,885   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 171,060 82,735 88,325   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 109,545 57,160 52,385   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 102,125 53,605 48,520   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 7,420 3,555 3,865   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 61,515 25,575 35,935   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 64.0 69.1 59.3   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 59.7 64.8 54.9   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 6.8 6.2 7.4   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 107,305 56,195 51,110   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 11,025 7,080 3,950   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 23,040 7,240 15,795   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10,910 8,735 2,180   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 5,495 1,455 4,040   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 8,590 3,225 5,365   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 3,600 1,830 1,770   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 27,590 12,000 15,585   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 12,110 11,330 775   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 1,095 960 135   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 3,850 2,335 1,515   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 107,305 56,195 51,110   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 1,545 995 550   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 6,115 5,265 850   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 8,810 5,820 2,995   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 6,185 4,025 2,165   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 12,445 5,735 6,710   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 8,585 3,670 4,915   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 9,515 1,810 7,710   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 7,415 3,005 4,410   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 25,955 16,140 9,815   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 20,730 9,740 10,990   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 154,330 73,265 81,065   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 151,870 71,805 80,065   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 57,400 25,360 32,040   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 31,510 13,490 18,020   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 118,660 61,545 57,110   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 107,935 56,355 51,585   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 170 65 110   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 8,150 3,985 4,165   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 100 45 55   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 2,270 1,085 1,185   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 10 10 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 25 10 15   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 102,125 53,605 48,520   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 7,060 3,525 3,535   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 1,405 955 450   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 11,490 8,410 3,080   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 82,165 40,715 41,450   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 28,840 13,710 15,135   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 52,335 26,360 25,970   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 715 465 255   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 270 180 90   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Burnaby, City   British Columbia
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 93,655 49,125 44,530   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 58,815 34,595 24,220   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 5,520 1,850 3,670   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 23,445 9,930 13,510   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 5,005 2,310 2,695   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 870 440 430   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 200,855 97,935 102,920   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 111,290 53,425 57,865   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 60,765 29,275 31,490   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 16,840 8,135 8,710   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 2,450 1,315 1,135   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 7,805 3,495 4,315   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 2,785 1,235 1,550   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 3,110 1,515 1,595   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 695 360 335   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 3,005 1,540 1,465   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 7,680 3,690 3,990   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 2,990 1,245 1,745   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 415 235 180   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 2,755 1,380 1,375   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 89,560 44,510 45,050   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 115,925 59,670 56,255   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 25,377 30,266 21,279   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 53,145 30,525 22,625   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 41,895 46,024 37,553   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Burnaby, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 160,850 78,440 82,410   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,319 27,494 18,752   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 20,823 24,943 17,969   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 76.9 80.4 72.3   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 10.6 7.8 14.5   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 12.5 11.9 13.3   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 200,115 97,585 102,530   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 25.5 24.2 26.7   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 20.6 19.7 21.4   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 29.2 28.1 30.4   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 24.4 23.3 25.6   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Burnaby, British Columbia (Code5915025) (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 16, 2024).

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