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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 366   4,113,487
Population in 2001 1 600   3,907,738
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -39.0   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 406   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 195   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 63.9   4.4
Land area (square km) 5.73   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 365 210 155   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 20 5 10   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 10 5 5   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 15 10 5   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 15 10 10   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 15 10 5   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 10 5 10   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 10 10 5   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 25 15 5   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 35 15 15   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 45 25 20   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 40 15 25   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 40 25 15   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 30 25 10   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 30 20 10   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 20 15 5   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 0 0 0   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 5 5 5   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 0 0 0   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 48.2 48.9 47.4   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 87.7 90.5 87.1   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 325 190 130   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 275 160 105   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 50 25 25   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 320 190 135   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 115 75 35   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 130 70 65   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 15 10 5   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 50 30 20   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 15 5 5   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 195   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 64.1   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 0.0   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 7.7   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 25.6   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 160   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 35   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 175   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 15   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 20.5   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.0   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.0   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 148,913   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 100   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 55   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 15   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 30   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 10   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 20   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.4   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.5   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.0   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.2   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 0.0   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.0   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 31,400   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 51,235   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 32,648   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 5,084   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 0   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 5,075   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 27,816   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 43,093   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 32,392   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 5,084   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 0   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 5,075   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 195   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 20   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 45   486,040
One-person households 95   460,580
Other household types 28 30   264,105
Average household size 1.8   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 31,933   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 32,743   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 51,278   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 23,258   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 16,899   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 30,875   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 32,487   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 43,198   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 21,466   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 16,899   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 453   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 279   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 365 200 165   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 315 165 150   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 15 0 10   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 0 0 0   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 35 30 0   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 365 200 165   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 335 190 145   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 0 0 0   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 30 10 20   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 0 0 0   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 365 200 165   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 355 195 155   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 15 0 10   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 0 0 0   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 0 0 0   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 0 0 0   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 0 0 0   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 365 200 165   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 315 160 155   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 50 35 10   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 45 35 10   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 0 0 0   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 0 0 0   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 0 0 0   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 365 200 165   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 355 195 160   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 60 0 55   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 295 190 105   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 10 10 0   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 320 195 130   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 45 35 10   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 50 25 25   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 225 130 95   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 360 200 160   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 320 180 135   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) 0 0 0   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 40 20 25   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 335 195 140   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 195 120 70   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 20 15   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 100 50 45   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 0 0 0   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 10 0 0   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 365 200 165   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 35 10 20   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 330 190 140   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 325 195 130   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 105 65 45   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 100 55 40   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 25 15   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 35 25 10   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 20 10 10   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 25 15 10   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 50 20 30   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 25 10 15   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 15 0 15   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 0 0 0   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 10 0 0   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 25 10 10   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 10 0 0   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 0 0 0   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 0 0 10   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 10   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 0 0 0   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 195 115 80   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 35 20 15   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 70 45 25   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 15 15   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 25 20 10   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 20 10 10   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 320 195 130   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205 120 85   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 10 0 10   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10 0 0   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 10 10 0   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 10 0 10   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 15 0 10   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 0 0 0   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 0 10 0   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 35 35 0   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10 0 10   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 0 0 0   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 10 0 0   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 0 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 320 195 125   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205 120 85   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 115 70 40   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 115 70 40   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 0 0 0   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 325 195 130   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 200 110 95   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 180 105 75   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 20 10 15   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 120 85 35   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 61.5 56.4 73.1   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 55.4 53.8 57.7   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 10.0 9.1 15.8   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 200 105 90   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 35 15 20   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 30 0 35   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 10 10 0   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 0 0 0   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 0 0 0   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 10 0 10   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 30 10 20   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 10 10 0   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 55 55 0   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 10 0 0   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 200 110 90   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 50 50 0   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 0 0 0   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 10 15 0   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 0 0 0   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 20 10 15   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 0 0 0   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 0 0 10   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 25 10 15   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 20 10 15   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 55 15 35   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 250 140 115   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 250 140 110   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 55 20 35   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 25 0 20   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 240 130 115   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 245 130 115   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 0 0 0   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 0 0 0   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 0 0 0   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 0 0 0   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 180 105 80   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 0 0 0   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 35 35 0   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 145 70 70   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 110 55 60   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 10 0 10   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 20 15 0   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Tahsis, Village   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 83 180 100 75   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 95 50 45   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 20 20 0   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 0 0 0   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 50 20 30   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 15 10 0   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 365 200 165   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 0 0 0   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 0 0 0   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 0 0 0   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 0 0 0   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 0 0 0   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 0 0 0   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 0 0 0   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 0 0 0   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 0 0 0   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 0 0 0   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 0 0 0   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 365 200 165   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 190 95 95   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 20,096 28,987 9,523   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 35 25 0   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 28,993 28,964 0   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Tahsis, Village   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 310 190 120   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 16,960 21,395 12,822   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 16,960 19,164 12,310   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 62.1 56.2 72.8   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 23.1 24.2 19.9   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 14.5 17.8 4.5   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 345 190 155   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 36.2 28.9 45.2   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 29.0 18.4 38.7   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 91.7 0.0 90.9   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 83.3 0.0 81.8   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Tahsis, British Columbia (Code5925030) (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
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