Census Profile, 2016 Census
Edmonton [Population centre], Alberta and Northwest Territories [Territory]

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Characteristic Edmonton
Alberta
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Northwest Territories

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,062,643 ... ... 41,786 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 935,361 r ... ... 41,462 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 13.6 ... ... 0.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 436,072 ... ... 17,666 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 408,474 ... ... 14,981 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,855.5 ... ... 0.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 572.69 ... ... 1,143,793.86 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,062,630 529,160 533,475 41,785 21,280 20,510
0 to 14 years 189,385 96,675 92,705 8,875 4,475 4,395
0 to 4 years 67,160 34,170 32,995 3,120 1,605 1,515
5 to 9 years 64,905 33,095 31,810 3,015 1,520 1,495
10 to 14 years 57,315 29,415 27,905 2,740 1,350 1,385
15 to 64 years 741,065 373,755 367,305 29,690 15,090 14,600
15 to 19 years 59,595 30,630 28,970 2,715 1,405 1,310
20 to 24 years 76,985 38,935 38,050 3,065 1,635 1,430
25 to 29 years 92,100 46,790 45,315 3,465 1,755 1,710
30 to 34 years 92,485 46,810 45,675 3,385 1,670 1,720
35 to 39 years 81,310 41,230 40,085 3,215 1,565 1,650
40 to 44 years 72,120 36,460 35,665 2,825 1,365 1,460
45 to 49 years 68,330 34,420 33,910 2,880 1,485 1,400
50 to 54 years 71,630 35,765 35,865 3,200 1,620 1,575
55 to 59 years 69,135 34,460 34,680 2,825 1,480 1,345
60 to 64 years 57,360 28,260 29,100 2,105 1,110 1,000
65 years and over 132,180 58,725 73,460 3,220 1,715 1,510
65 to 69 years 44,235 21,370 22,865 1,410 785 630
70 to 74 years 29,650 13,740 15,915 820 450 370
75 to 79 years 22,400 10,015 12,385 465 230 235
80 to 84 years 17,375 7,250 10,125 300 155 145
85 years and over 18,525 6,340 12,180 225 95 130
85 to 89 years 11,585 4,420 7,165 150 65 80
90 to 94 years 5,340 1,575 3,765 55 25 35
95 to 99 years 1,380 310 1,065 20 5 10
100 years and over 220 35 180 0 0 5
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 17.8 18.3 17.4 21.2 21.0 21.4
15 to 64 years 69.7 70.6 68.9 71.1 70.9 71.2
65 years and over 12.4 11.1 13.8 7.7 8.1 7.4
85 years and over 1.7 1.2 2.3 0.5 0.4 0.6
Average age of the population 37.9 37.1 38.7 34.9 35.1 34.8
Median age of the population 36.2 35.5 36.9 34.0 34.0 34.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 408,470 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Single-detached house 216,070 ... ... 8,625 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 26,235 ... ... 450 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 163,425 ... ... 5,400 ... ...
Semi-detached house 25,325 ... ... 975 ... ...
Row house 39,095 ... ... 1,595 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 10,265 ... ... 385 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 88,640 ... ... 2,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 95 ... ... 60 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 2,740 ... ... 505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 408,470 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 person 106,810 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
2 persons 134,205 ... ... 4,305 ... ...
3 persons 66,925 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
4 persons 60,770 ... ... 2,425 ... ...
5 or more persons 39,760 ... ... 1,935 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,041,915 ... ... 41,135 ... ...
Average household size 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 873,250 432,480 440,770 32,910 16,800 16,110
Married or living common law 493,095 247,635 245,465 17,955 9,010 8,945
Married 413,050 207,540 205,515 11,585 5,840 5,735
Living common law 80,045 40,095 39,950 6,375 3,165 3,205
Not married and not living common law 380,150 184,845 195,305 14,955 7,790 7,165
Never married 265,150 146,340 118,805 11,840 6,570 5,270
Separated 20,705 8,830 11,875 800 365 435
Divorced 54,915 21,960 32,955 1,315 575 735
Widowed 39,380 7,710 31,665 1,010 280 730
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 285,250 ... ... 11,105 ... ...
2 persons 136,500 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
3 persons 63,455 ... ... 2,730 ... ...
4 persons 59,040 ... ... 2,230 ... ...
5 or more persons 26,260 ... ... 1,305 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 285,250 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total couple families 238,610 ... ... 8,695 ... ...
Married couples 198,600 ... ... 5,510 ... ...
Common-law couples 40,010 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 46,640 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
Female parent 36,680 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
Male parent 9,960 ... ... 620 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 238,610 ... ... 8,700 ... ...
Couples without children 107,905 ... ... 3,395 ... ...
Couples with children 130,705 ... ... 5,300 ... ...
1 child 50,685 ... ... 2,105 ... ...
2 children 55,380 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
3 or more children 24,640 ... ... 1,205 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 46,640 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
1 child 28,590 ... ... 1,440 ... ...
2 children 12,765 ... ... 625 ... ...
3 or more children 5,285 ... ... 345 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 201,250 104,730 96,520 7,125 3,975 3,150
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 408,475 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One-census-family households 264,795 ... ... 9,930 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 99,885 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 164,915 ... ... 6,850 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 9,950 ... ... 565 ... ...
Non-census-family households 133,730 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
One-person households 106,810 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 26,920 ... ... 840 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 1,050,030 523,450 526,580 41,375 21,055 20,325
English only 950,200 477,780 472,415 36,845 18,945 17,900
French only 1,570 680 890 60 30 30
English and French 78,205 36,950 41,255 4,275 1,985 2,295
Neither English nor French 20,060 8,045 12,015 195 90 105
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 1,050,030 523,450 526,580 41,375 21,050 20,325
English 1,002,275 501,090 501,185 39,875 20,255 19,620
French 21,640 11,245 10,400 1,165 625 540
English and French 6,555 3,350 3,200 150 85 65
Neither English nor French 19,565 7,775 11,795 195 90 100
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 24,915 12,920 12,000 1,240 665 570
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.4 2.5 2.3 3.0 3.2 2.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 1,050,030 523,450 526,580 41,380 21,050 20,330
Single responses 1,018,575 508,110 510,465 40,565 20,675 19,890
Official languages 722,350 364,530 357,820 32,940 16,920 16,020
English 701,590 353,735 347,860 31,765 16,290 15,470
French 20,760 10,795 9,965 1,175 630 550
Non-official languages 296,220 143,580 152,640 7,625 3,755 3,875
Aboriginal languages 2,055 765 1,285 4,635 2,270 2,360
Algonquian languages 1,650 620 1,030 145 65 80
Blackfoot 35 10 25 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 1,530 580 950 130 60 70
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 15 10 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 310 105 210 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 20 10 10 5 0 0
Woods Cree 135 55 80 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 1,045 405 640 120 55 65
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 5 0 0
Malecite 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 80 25 55 15 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 75 25 50 15 5 5
Oji-Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 200 65 135 3,875 1,950 1,930
Northern Athabaskan languages 200 70 130 3,875 1,945 1,930
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 5 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 5 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 5 0 0 0 0
Dene 130 45 85 440 250 190
Dogrib (Tlicho) 20 5 15 1,600 820 775
Gwich'in 0 0 0 140 60 90
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 35 15 25 1,690 820 870
North Slavey (Hare) 10 0 5 745 365 380
South Slavey 20 5 10 775 375 395
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 5 5 175 80 90
Tahltan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 5 0 0 0
Inuit languages 50 15 35 600 250 350
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 470 210 265
Inuktitut 25 10 15 110 30 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 20 10 5
Iroquoian languages 5 5 5 0 5 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 0 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 30 15 15 5 5 0
Salish languages 5 0 5 0 5 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 90 30 55 0 0 0
Dakota 45 15 30 0 0 0
Stoney 45 15 30 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 5 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 25 10 10 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 294,170 142,815 151,350 2,990 1,480 1,510
Afro-Asiatic languages 30,850 16,095 14,760 215 140 70
Berber languages 130 70 60 5 0 0
Kabyle 75 40 30 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 7,900 3,965 3,935 50 40 10
Bilen 245 140 105 0 0 0
Oromo 1,125 580 540 0 0 0
Somali 6,510 3,235 3,275 45 40 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Semitic languages 22,755 12,015 10,740 160 105 60
Amharic 2,495 1,210 1,290 20 10 10
Arabic 17,155 9,165 7,990 120 75 50
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 75 40 35 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 40 20 15 0 0 0
Harari 170 90 85 0 5 0
Hebrew 395 215 180 0 5 0
Maltese 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 2,320 1,220 1,100 20 15 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 80 50 35 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 65 40 25 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,460 4,365 5,095 165 75 90
Khmer (Cambodian) 750 355 395 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,705 4,010 4,695 160 75 85
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 39,730 17,365 22,365 910 380 525
Bikol 100 50 55 5 0 5
Cebuano 1,835 775 1,060 60 25 35
Fijian 50 25 20 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 505 225 280 15 10 10
Ilocano 1,745 745 1,000 70 25 45
Malagasy 10 0 5 0 0 0
Malay 485 215 270 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 315 150 165 5 0 0
Pangasinan 110 45 65 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 34,220 14,970 19,255 745 320 430
Waray-Waray 70 35 35 0 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 275 125 150 5 5 0
Creole languages 985 515 470 40 25 15
Haitian Creole 55 25 30 5 5 5
Creole, n.o.s. 595 330 265 25 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 340 155 180 15 10 5
Dravidian languages 6,550 3,410 3,140 60 40 25
Kannada 200 100 100 0 0 0
Malayalam 3,335 1,720 1,620 25 15 5
Tamil 2,075 1,095 975 20 10 5
Telugu 915 485 430 15 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 139,345 69,005 70,340 1,045 540 500
Albanian 760 410 345 10 5 0
Armenian 165 80 85 45 25 25
Balto-Slavic languages 31,195 14,505 16,695 220 120 100
Baltic languages 285 125 160 0 0 5
Latvian 130 60 70 0 0 0
Lithuanian 155 65 90 0 0 5
Slavic languages 30,915 14,380 16,535 220 125 100
Belarusan 35 15 15 5 0 0
Bosnian 695 350 345 5 0 0
Bulgarian 450 230 215 10 5 5
Croatian 1,890 990 905 15 10 5
Czech 770 380 390 15 5 10
Macedonian 175 90 85 5 5 5
Polish 8,495 3,965 4,530 45 30 20
Russian 5,255 2,440 2,810 40 20 20
Serbian 1,735 875 860 15 10 5
Serbo-Croatian 340 170 170 0 0 0
Slovak 505 245 255 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 250 115 135 10 5 5
Ukrainian 10,235 4,460 5,775 35 15 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 80 45 35 0 0 0
Celtic languages 100 60 40 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 20 0 0 0
Welsh 25 10 10 5 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 15,495 7,255 8,240 270 125 145
Afrikaans 440 235 210 20 5 15
Danish 555 265 290 5 5 0
Dutch 3,010 1,450 1,560 55 25 30
Frisian 65 40 25 0 0 0
German 10,890 5,030 5,865 170 80 90
Icelandic 30 15 20 5 0 5
Norwegian 170 70 95 0 0 0
Swedish 215 95 115 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 55 20 30 0 0 0
Yiddish 55 30 25 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 1,000 540 460 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 61,955 31,800 30,155 285 155 125
Indo-Aryan languages 55,480 28,405 27,070 245 140 110
Bengali 2,300 1,210 1,085 70 40 30
Gujarati 5,650 2,930 2,720 15 10 5
Hindi 8,190 4,115 4,075 40 20 20
Kashmiri 20 10 5 0 0 0
Konkani 150 80 70 0 0 0
Marathi 525 270 255 5 0 0
Nepali 1,950 1,020 930 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 70 35 35 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 26,615 13,660 12,955 50 30 20
Sindhi 920 425 490 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,235 635 590 10 0 0
Urdu 7,860 4,015 3,850 45 20 25
Iranian languages 6,205 3,250 2,955 35 15 20
Kurdish 745 410 330 0 0 0
Pashto 635 330 300 5 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,825 2,505 2,320 30 10 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 145 130 5 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 28,665 14,350 14,315 190 95 95
Catalan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Italian 4,595 2,260 2,335 50 35 15
Portuguese 4,210 2,045 2,165 25 10 15
Romanian 2,415 1,205 1,210 10 5 5
Spanish 17,410 8,830 8,585 105 50 60
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Japanese 995 325 670 60 20 45
Kartvelian languages 60 35 25 0 0 0
Georgian 60 35 25 0 0 0
Korean 6,095 2,900 3,195 40 20 20
Mongolic languages 80 35 45 0 0 0
Mongolian 75 35 45 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 7,080 3,580 3,500 135 80 60
Akan (Twi) 855 445 410 15 10 10
Bamanankan 20 10 5 0 0 0
Edo 135 65 65 0 0 0
Ewe 120 70 45 0 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 135 70 60 0 0 0
Ga 65 35 30 0 0 0
Ganda 200 100 100 10 10 0
Igbo 305 165 145 5 5 0
Lingala 155 80 80 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 390 190 195 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 605 300 305 5 5 0
Shona 520 255 270 40 20 15
Swahili 1,220 590 625 5 0 0
Wolof 135 85 45 0 0 0
Yoruba 675 380 300 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,555 735 820 50 25 30
Nilo-Saharan languages 740 375 360 5 5 0
Dinka 335 175 165 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 410 210 200 5 0 0
Sign languages 315 160 155 5 5 0
American Sign Language 150 70 85 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 160 90 75 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 47,070 22,265 24,810 250 120 130
Chinese languages 46,385 21,900 24,490 250 120 125
Cantonese 22,360 10,460 11,900 110 55 55
Hakka 610 285 320 0 0 5
Mandarin 19,570 9,305 10,265 60 30 30
Min Dong 70 30 40 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,230 560 665 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 230 120 120 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,290 1,130 1,160 75 40 35
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 10 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 690 365 320 0 0 0
Burmese 135 70 60 0 0 0
Karenic languages 430 230 195 0 0 0
Tibetan 20 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 95 50 55 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 945 365 580 10 0 5
Lao 370 185 190 5 0 0
Thai 560 180 385 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 15 5 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 2,015 1,125 890 5 5 5
Azerbaijani 115 70 45 0 0 0
Turkish 1,690 935 755 5 5 0
Uyghur 55 35 20 0 0 0
Uzbek 110 60 45 5 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,615 765 850 30 20 10
Estonian 35 15 20 5 0 0
Finnish 185 75 110 10 5 5
Hungarian 1,390 675 715 20 15 5
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 220 125 90 5 0 5
Multiple responses 31,455 15,340 16,120 815 375 440
English and French 3,140 1,545 1,600 145 65 75
English and non-official language 26,595 12,940 13,655 630 285 345
French and non-official language 1,135 565 575 35 20 15
English, French and non-official language 580 295 285 5 0 5
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 1,050,030 523,450 526,580 41,380 21,055 20,325
Single responses 982,250 490,335 491,925 40,290 20,550 19,740
Official languages 814,680 408,025 406,655 36,905 18,780 18,125
English 805,715 403,460 402,255 36,270 18,465 17,810
French 8,965 4,570 4,395 635 315 315
Non-official languages 167,575 82,305 85,265 3,385 1,765 1,620
Aboriginal languages 420 190 230 2,045 1,080 965
Algonquian languages 350 165 190 20 5 5
Blackfoot 10 5 5 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 330 150 175 15 10 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 15 10 5 0 0 0
Plains Cree 50 25 30 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 20 5 15 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 250 120 135 15 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 5
Mi'kmaq 0 0 5 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 5 5 5 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 5 15 1,950 1,040 915
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 5 15 1,950 1,035 915
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 5 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 5 10 160 85 70
Dogrib (Tlicho) 5 0 0 1,020 550 470
Gwich'in 0 0 0 20 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 745 385 360
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 185 160
South Slavey 5 0 5 320 160 160
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 90 45 45
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 5 70 30 40
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 55 20 30
Inuktitut 0 0 0 10 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 5 0 5 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 30 10 15 0 0 0
Dakota 10 5 5 0 0 0
Stoney 15 5 5 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 10 5 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 167,155 82,115 85,040 1,340 685 655
Afro-Asiatic languages 20,215 10,255 9,960 130 90 40
Berber languages 95 45 50 0 0 0
Kabyle 50 25 25 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 5,845 2,930 2,920 35 30 0
Bilen 210 120 90 0 0 0
Oromo 885 450 435 0 0 0
Somali 4,740 2,350 2,385 35 35 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 14,250 7,265 6,985 95 60 35
Amharic 1,695 805 890 10 5 5
Arabic 10,485 5,390 5,090 75 45 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 40 20 25 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 20 10 5 0 0 0
Harari 110 55 60 0 0 0
Hebrew 190 100 90 0 0 0
Maltese 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tigrigna 1,655 855 795 15 5 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 6,175 2,850 3,325 105 50 55
Khmer (Cambodian) 385 185 205 0 0 0
Vietnamese 5,785 2,670 3,115 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 21,440 10,075 11,370 455 215 235
Bikol 15 5 5 0 0 0
Cebuano 785 380 405 20 10 15
Fijian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 185 85 105 15 10 5
Ilocano 580 275 305 20 5 10
Malagasy 5 5 5 0 0 0
Malay 130 60 65 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 125 60 65 0 0 0
Pangasinan 25 10 15 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 19,470 9,135 10,335 400 190 215
Waray-Waray 10 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 85 40 40 0 0 0
Creole languages 560 285 280 15 10 5
Haitian Creole 40 20 20 5 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 370 195 175 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 145 70 80 5 5 5
Dravidian languages 4,285 2,210 2,075 30 15 15
Kannada 75 35 40 0 0 0
Malayalam 2,265 1,165 1,105 15 10 5
Tamil 1,385 730 650 5 5 5
Telugu 555 280 280 10 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 71,665 35,925 35,745 350 170 175
Albanian 365 195 170 0 0 0
Armenian 75 40 35 25 10 15
Balto-Slavic languages 12,045 5,850 6,195 55 25 30
Baltic languages 115 50 60 0 0 0
Latvian 45 20 25 0 0 0
Lithuanian 65 35 35 0 0 0
Slavic languages 11,940 5,795 6,140 55 25 30
Belarusan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Bosnian 300 150 145 5 5 0
Bulgarian 280 140 140 0 0 0
Croatian 880 450 430 0 0 0
Czech 240 125 115 5 0 5
Macedonian 85 45 40 0 0 0
Polish 3,535 1,655 1,875 10 5 5
Russian 3,045 1,500 1,545 20 10 10
Serbian 965 485 485 5 5 0
Serbo-Croatian 110 50 55 0 0 0
Slovak 130 60 65 5 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 60 30 25 0 0 0
Ukrainian 2,275 1,085 1,195 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 0 0 0
Celtic languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 2,010 960 1,045 45 20 20
Afrikaans 210 110 105 10 0 5
Danish 35 15 20 0 0 0
Dutch 170 85 90 5 0 5
Frisian 5 0 5 0 0 0
German 1,495 705 790 25 15 15
Icelandic 15 10 5 0 0 5
Norwegian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Swedish 55 25 30 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 15 5 5 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 340 175 170 5 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 41,860 21,245 20,615 170 90 80
Indo-Aryan languages 37,795 19,195 18,605 155 85 70
Bengali 1,435 740 695 40 25 20
Gujarati 3,605 1,830 1,775 10 5 5
Hindi 4,955 2,520 2,435 15 10 5
Kashmiri 5 5 0 0 0 0
Konkani 40 20 15 0 0 0
Marathi 325 165 155 0 0 0
Nepali 1,365 715 650 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 35 15 15 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 19,905 10,125 9,775 40 25 15
Sindhi 450 225 230 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 745 390 360 5 0 0
Urdu 4,930 2,445 2,490 35 20 15
Iranian languages 3,950 2,000 1,945 20 5 10
Kurdish 370 195 175 0 0 0
Pashto 410 220 195 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 3,160 1,585 1,580 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 55 65 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 14,960 7,460 7,500 45 25 30
Catalan 10 5 10 0 0 0
Italian 1,370 620 745 5 5 5
Portuguese 1,820 865 955 5 0 5
Romanian 1,310 650 655 5 5 0
Spanish 10,445 5,315 5,130 30 15 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Japanese 450 180 270 50 20 25
Kartvelian languages 50 25 25 0 0 0
Georgian 50 30 25 0 0 0
Korean 4,435 2,180 2,260 20 10 10
Mongolic languages 45 20 25 0 0 0
Mongolian 50 25 30 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 2,875 1,385 1,490 40 20 20
Akan (Twi) 425 205 225 5 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 35 20 15 0 0 0
Ewe 40 25 20 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 55 30 25 0 0 0
Ga 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ganda 75 35 45 5 0 0
Igbo 85 35 45 0 0 5
Lingala 35 20 20 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 190 90 100 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 285 145 140 0 0 0
Shona 200 90 110 15 5 10
Swahili 585 275 310 0 0 0
Wolof 90 45 40 0 0 0
Yoruba 270 140 130 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 485 220 265 10 10 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 370 190 180 0 0 0
Dinka 205 110 90 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 165 75 90 0 0 0
Sign languages 405 235 170 5 5 5
American Sign Language 170 85 80 0 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 235 145 90 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 31,925 15,150 16,780 135 70 65
Chinese languages 31,395 14,875 16,525 135 70 65
Cantonese 14,585 6,745 7,835 55 30 25
Hakka 210 90 120 0 0 0
Mandarin 14,495 7,035 7,460 35 15 20
Min Dong 15 5 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 545 235 310 0 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 120 65 60 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,415 695 720 45 25 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 530 275 250 5 0 0
Burmese 90 50 40 0 0 0
Karenic languages 355 190 165 0 0 0
Tibetan 20 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 440 210 230 5 0 0
Lao 185 90 95 5 0 0
Thai 255 120 140 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,275 685 590 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 55 30 20 0 0 0
Turkish 1,105 590 520 0 0 0
Uyghur 30 20 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 70 35 35 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 0 0
Uralic languages 460 220 245 0 0 0
Estonian 0 5 5 0 0 0
Finnish 25 10 15 0 0 0
Hungarian 430 210 225 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 70 35 30 0 0 0
Multiple responses 67,775 33,120 34,660 1,090 500 585
English and French 2,300 1,155 1,145 125 55 70
English and non-official language 63,660 31,070 32,580 930 430 495
French and non-official language 560 270 290 15 5 5
English, French and non-official language 1,265 625 640 25 10 15
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 1,050,030 523,450 526,580 41,375 21,050 20,325
None 870,080 435,560 434,525 34,235 17,535 16,700
English 75,345 37,690 37,655 2,180 1,145 1,030
French 11,470 5,390 6,075 785 365 425
Non-official language 89,650 43,040 46,615 4,105 1,970 2,135
Aboriginal 1,840 720 1,120 2,995 1,440 1,555
Non-Aboriginal 87,815 42,320 45,500 1,110 530 580
English and French 670 345 325 15 5 5
English and non-official language 1,815 940 875 15 10 10
French and non-official language 955 465 485 45 25 25
English, French and non-official language 40 25 15 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 852,860 423,585 429,270 32,330 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 811,615 403,260 408,355 31,290 15,980 15,315
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,024 53,561 34,452 50,618 54,924 46,322
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 811,770 403,290 408,480 31,295 15,980 15,310
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,254 46,086 31,480 45,254 48,505 41,935
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 752,745 383,200 369,545 28,515 14,760 13,750
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,683 53,222 33,438 53,324 58,388 49,104
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 487,620 198,705 288,915 30,555 15,590 14,965
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,730 2,932 4,028 948 943 1,794
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 657,605 343,235 314,370 27,150 14,125 13,030
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,881 53,827 35,291 53,161 57,762 48,970
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 852,995 423,740 429,250 32,325 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 811,950 403,325 408,625 31,265 15,995 15,275
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 59,230 73,693 44,955 64,586 70,000 58,918
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 812,130 403,360 408,770 31,270 15,995 15,275
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 48,426 58,795 38,195 53,344 56,951 49,567
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 752,945 383,070 369,870 28,545 14,780 13,770
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 59,300 74,007 44,069 65,472 71,244 59,277
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 486,940 198,235 288,705 30,535 15,630 14,900
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,069 6,925 7,168 4,924 4,259 5,622
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 657,655 342,600 315,055 27,155 14,110 13,040
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 56,430 68,547 43,255 63,796 69,117 58,040
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 852,990 423,745 429,250 32,325 16,475 15,855
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 306,500 173,705 132,800 13,570 7,190 6,375
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 63,938 72,450 55,329 86,780 91,659 81,218
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 76,896 87,968 62,413 91,177 96,979 84,636
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 92.8 95.4 88.8 92.6 94.2 90.5
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 77.2 79.3 73.7 85.3 86.5 83.9
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 7.2 4.6 11.2 7.4 5.8 9.5
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 852,855 423,590 429,270 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without total income 41,245 20,325 20,920 1,035 495 540
With total income 811,615 403,265 408,355 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with total income 95.2 95.2 95.1 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 100,185 39,225 60,965 4,455 2,335 2,120
$10,000 to $19,999 103,365 40,100 63,270 3,655 1,750 1,910
$20,000 to $29,999 96,250 37,655 58,600 3,100 1,430 1,670
$30,000 to $39,999 81,605 35,220 46,385 2,290 1,065 1,220
$40,000 to $49,999 78,880 36,550 42,335 2,025 930 1,095
$50,000 to $59,999 70,395 34,955 35,440 1,830 895 935
$60,000 to $69,999 58,550 32,055 26,485 1,730 855 875
$70,000 to $79,999 46,640 27,735 18,905 1,620 750 870
$80,000 to $89,999 36,700 22,520 14,180 1,560 690 870
$90,000 to $99,999 31,325 19,160 12,160 1,495 735 760
$100,000 and over 107,710 78,085 29,630 7,520 4,535 2,980
$100,000 to $149,999 71,420 49,705 21,710 5,685 3,250 2,435
$150,000 and over 36,295 28,380 7,915 1,835 1,290 550
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 852,855 423,590 429,270 32,330 16,470 15,855
Without after-tax income 41,090 20,300 20,790 1,040 490 540
With after-tax income 811,770 403,290 408,480 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with after-tax income 95.2 95.2 95.2 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 102,355 39,795 62,560 4,495 2,350 2,145
$10,000 to $19,999 108,050 42,050 65,995 3,755 1,805 1,950
$20,000 to $29,999 111,125 44,180 66,945 3,395 1,580 1,815
$30,000 to $39,999 102,575 46,140 56,435 2,710 1,245 1,465
$40,000 to $49,999 98,135 48,065 50,070 2,455 1,195 1,260
$50,000 to $59,999 78,785 43,280 35,515 2,285 1,145 1,140
$60,000 to $69,999 57,785 34,785 23,005 2,130 940 1,195
$70,000 to $79,999 43,805 27,025 16,780 2,090 1,020 1,075
$80,000 and over 109,145 77,970 31,180 7,965 4,700 3,265
$80,000 to $89,999 32,800 21,185 11,615 2,060 1,030 1,035
$90,000 to $99,999 21,290 14,790 6,500 1,930 1,080 850
$100,000 and over 55,055 41,990 13,060 3,970 2,595 1,380
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 852,855 423,585 429,270 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without employment income 195,250 80,355 114,895 5,180 2,350 2,830
With employment income 657,605 343,235 314,375 27,155 14,125 13,025
Percentage with employment income 77.1 81.0 73.2 84.0 85.8 82.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 64,985 28,815 36,165 3,295 1,675 1,615
$5,000 to $9,999 43,115 17,945 25,165 1,825 945 880
$10,000 to $19,999 73,260 30,900 42,360 2,625 1,255 1,370
$20,000 to $29,999 61,955 26,065 35,890 1,940 965 975
$30,000 to $39,999 61,195 27,585 33,610 1,765 850 920
$40,000 to $49,999 61,490 29,050 32,440 1,650 795 855
$50,000 to $59,999 57,085 28,580 28,510 1,520 765 755
$60,000 to $69,999 47,390 26,480 20,910 1,480 705 775
$70,000 to $79,999 39,015 23,790 15,225 1,505 685 825
$80,000 and over 148,120 104,030 44,095 9,545 5,495 4,050
$80,000 to $89,999 31,320 19,765 11,555 1,470 655 815
$90,000 to $99,999 28,030 17,295 10,735 1,385 715 670
$100,000 and over 88,770 66,970 21,800 6,685 4,120 2,565
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 408,475 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 90,874 ... ... 117,688 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 77,855 ... ... 99,664 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 106,810 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 48,672 ... ... 62,098 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 42,081 ... ... 53,862 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 301,665 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,071 ... ... 141,399 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 93,804 ... ... 119,496 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 408,555 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 117,711 ... ... 134,794 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 96,262 ... ... 111,332 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 106,875 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 60,823 ... ... 73,309 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 49,778 ... ... 60,172 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 301,680 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 137,865 ... ... 154,528 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 112,729 ... ... 127,752 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 408,470 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,240 ... ... 145 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,875 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,395 ... ... 285 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 9,355 ... ... 405 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 13,480 ... ... 485 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,875 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,430 ... ... 335 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 12,585 ... ... 385 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 12,640 ... ... 320 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 12,960 ... ... 295 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 26,545 ... ... 615 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 26,825 ... ... 590 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 25,770 ... ... 580 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 24,265 ... ... 680 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 23,225 ... ... 590 ... ...
$100,000 and over 183,010 ... ... 8,660 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 49,970 ... ... 1,635 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 38,495 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 48,450 ... ... 2,260 ... ...
$200,000 and over 46,100 ... ... 3,240 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 408,475 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,555 ... ... 150 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,930 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,525 ... ... 290 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 9,765 ... ... 410 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 14,445 ... ... 510 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 12,420 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,795 ... ... 385 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 15,300 ... ... 415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 16,040 ... ... 370 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 16,570 ... ... 345 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 33,560 ... ... 760 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 32,260 ... ... 725 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 30,600 ... ... 855 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 28,800 ... ... 855 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 25,525 ... ... 830 ... ...
$100,000 and over 143,405 ... ... 7,465 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 51,275 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 34,990 ... ... 1,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 57,140 ... ... 3,955 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 282,440 ... ... 10,770 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 109,047 ... ... 138,515 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 92,897 ... ... 117,120 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 97,695 ... ... 2,990 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 102,965 ... ... 140,928 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 87,275 ... ... 118,323 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 130,990 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 131,410 ... ... 166,071 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,892 ... ... 139,235 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 42,780 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 64,843 ... ... 71,680 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 58,514 ... ... 64,939 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 282,220 ... ... 10,750 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 138,209 ... ... 151,967 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 112,697 ... ... 125,470 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 97,700 ... ... 2,960 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 135,498 ... ... 156,606 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 109,227 ... ... 126,428 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 131,105 ... ... 5,325 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 161,470 ... ... 175,858 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 131,176 ... ... 145,333 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 42,490 ... ... 2,005 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 78,488 ... ... 83,886 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 67,522 ... ... 72,465 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 170,210 90,315 79,890 5,695 3,240 2,460
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 42,481 46,599 38,381 55,744 53,959 57,808
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 37,563 40,384 34,607 48,923 47,588 50,611
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 170,225 90,355 79,875 5,695 3,325 2,375
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 53,381 57,946 48,217 67,699 66,575 69,271
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 44,196 47,142 40,863 56,001 54,960 57,458
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,041,915 520,080 521,830 41,135 20,905 20,230
In the bottom half of the distribution 403,965 194,720 209,245 13,210 6,735 6,475
In the bottom decile 80,300 39,225 41,075 3,475 1,785 1,695
In the second decile 73,410 33,680 39,730 2,810 1,420 1,385
In the third decile 77,050 36,645 40,410 2,275 1,175 1,095
In the fourth decile 82,595 40,425 42,170 2,225 1,145 1,085
In the fifth decile 90,610 44,750 45,860 2,430 1,210 1,220
In the top half of the distribution 637,950 325,360 312,590 27,925 14,170 13,755
In the sixth decile 98,120 48,665 49,450 2,355 1,205 1,155
In the seventh decile 106,520 53,600 52,920 3,090 1,550 1,540
In the eighth decile 120,710 61,490 59,220 3,990 2,000 1,990
In the ninth decile 141,440 72,395 69,050 6,545 3,270 3,280
In the top decile 171,160 89,210 81,950 11,940 6,145 5,790
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 1,041,915 520,085 521,835 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 223,455 114,220 109,230 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 80,150 40,800 39,350 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 699,620 351,345 348,275 0 0 0
65 years and over 118,845 54,510 64,335 0 0 0
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 104,820 49,430 55,385 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 32,950 16,885 16,065 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 12,755 6,540 6,215 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 62,610 29,240 33,370 0 0 0
65 years and over 9,260 3,310 5,950 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 10.1 9.5 10.6 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 14.7 14.8 14.7 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 15.9 16.0 15.8 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 8.9 8.3 9.6 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 7.8 6.1 9.2 ... ... ...
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 95,835 46,655 49,180 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 26,675 13,630 13,050 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 10,340 5,290 5,050 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 64,000 31,085 32,915 0 0 0
65 years and over 5,160 1,945 3,210 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.2 9.0 9.4 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 11.9 11.9 11.9 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 12.9 13.0 12.8 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 9.1 8.8 9.5 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 4.3 3.6 5.0 ... ... ...
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 1,042,145 520,150 522,000 41,135 20,905 20,230
Official languages 1,022,335 512,215 510,120 40,865 20,780 20,085
English 1,020,840 511,585 509,250 40,815 20,765 20,055
French 79,270 37,370 41,900 4,265 1,910 2,350
Non-official languages 372,490 181,415 191,075 10,750 5,305 5,445
Aboriginal languages 3,730 1,500 2,230 6,535 3,235 3,295
Algonquian languages 3,165 1,220 1,945 250 125 115
Blackfoot 35 10 30 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 3,015 1,165 1,850 210 110 95
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Moose Cree 20 10 15 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 890 335 555 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 25 10 15 0 0 0
Woods Cree 230 100 130 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 1,845 710 1,135 210 110 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 130 45 90 30 10 20
Algonquin 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ojibway 125 40 85 30 15 20
Oji-Cree 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 280 115 165 5,405 2,720 2,690
Northern Athabaskan languages 280 115 165 5,400 2,720 2,685
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 10 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 25 0 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 10 10 0 0 0 0
Dene 180 70 115 630 340 285
Dogrib (Tlicho) 40 20 20 2,285 1,175 1,110
Gwich'in 0 0 0 250 115 135
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 30 20 10 2,365 1,130 1,230
North Slavey (Hare) 15 10 0 970 455 510
South Slavey 10 10 0 1,140 550 585
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 10 0 475 230 240
Tahltan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Haida 10 10 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 60 25 30 900 400 500
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 740 340 400
Inuktitut 30 10 20 135 50 85
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 20 0 25 15 15
Iroquoian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 0 10 0 10
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 50 25 20 10 10 0
Salish languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 10 0 10 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Siouan languages 155 85 70 0 0 0
Dakota 75 45 30 0 0 0
Stoney 85 45 40 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 368,890 179,980 188,910 4,245 2,090 2,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 44,015 22,805 21,205 285 180 105
Berber languages 205 105 95 0 0 0
Kabyle 85 45 40 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 10 0
Cushitic languages 9,780 4,980 4,800 30 25 15
Bilen 240 140 100 0 0 0
Oromo 1,205 645 555 0 0 0
Somali 8,385 4,215 4,165 30 20 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Semitic languages 35,215 18,350 16,860 245 150 95
Amharic 4,080 2,070 2,005 25 10 15
Arabic 27,545 14,495 13,055 195 125 65
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 65 40 30 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 20 20 10 0 0 0
Harari 240 100 140 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,425 750 680 10 0 0
Maltese 60 30 30 0 0 0
Tigrigna 3,130 1,585 1,540 15 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 160 85 75 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 150 85 60 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 12,605 5,885 6,725 215 100 120
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,080 510 565 0 0 0
Vietnamese 11,580 5,400 6,180 215 95 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 49,920 21,975 27,945 1,120 490 630
Bikol 60 30 30 10 0 0
Cebuano 2,385 1,070 1,315 55 20 35
Fijian 135 90 50 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 510 210 300 10 10 0
Ilocano 2,325 970 1,350 120 45 75
Malagasy 15 10 10 0 0 0
Malay 1,125 515 610 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 480 215 270 10 0 0
Pangasinan 165 70 95 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 47,350 20,780 26,575 1,075 470 605
Waray-Waray 105 30 70 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 405 165 240 0 0 0
Creole languages 2,050 1,100 950 95 45 50
Haitian Creole 115 65 50 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,210 670 540 60 25 30
Creole languages, n.i.e. 730 370 365 35 15 20
Dravidian languages 8,655 4,555 4,100 65 40 20
Kannada 370 175 195 0 0 0
Malayalam 4,395 2,255 2,140 45 30 15
Tamil 3,045 1,655 1,385 0 10 0
Telugu 1,345 720 630 15 10 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 65 40 25 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 30 15 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 178,535 88,710 89,825 1,760 920 845
Albanian 880 485 390 0 0 0
Armenian 190 75 115 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 36,175 17,025 19,155 245 140 110
Baltic languages 510 240 270 10 0 0
Latvian 230 110 125 0 0 0
Lithuanian 280 135 150 0 0 10
Slavic languages 35,885 16,885 19,000 245 135 105
Belarusan 95 50 45 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,105 540 570 0 0 0
Bulgarian 525 260 260 0 0 10
Croatian 2,655 1,455 1,195 20 10 10
Czech 880 395 490 15 15 0
Macedonian 225 100 125 20 10 10
Polish 10,220 4,980 5,235 55 35 20
Russian 8,580 4,055 4,525 70 35 30
Serbian 2,370 1,145 1,230 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 420 200 220 0 0 0
Slovak 620 345 275 35 15 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 265 135 130 10 0 0
Ukrainian 12,650 5,395 7,250 25 15 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 100 45 50 0 0 0
Celtic languages 380 220 160 0 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 140 65 70 10 10 0
Welsh 80 50 35 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 160 100 65 0 0 0
Germanic languages 22,075 10,825 11,245 475 245 230
Afrikaans 975 495 475 15 0 10
Danish 595 270 330 10 10 0
Dutch 3,535 1,715 1,820 60 35 25
Frisian 65 45 20 0 10 0
German 16,365 8,120 8,240 390 200 195
Icelandic 45 20 30 0 0 0
Norwegian 390 155 235 0 0 0
Swedish 480 250 230 15 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 40 10 35 0 0 0
Yiddish 65 35 30 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Greek 1,415 685 725 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 76,510 39,445 37,065 470 260 205
Indo-Aryan languages 69,940 35,975 33,965 415 240 175
Bengali 2,790 1,475 1,315 140 75 65
Gujarati 7,415 3,690 3,725 15 20 0
Hindi 26,705 13,935 12,775 130 75 55
Kashmiri 45 30 20 0 0 0
Konkani 160 70 95 0 0 0
Marathi 825 455 365 0 0 0
Nepali 1,935 1,045 885 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 100 55 45 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 34,665 17,875 16,790 105 60 45
Sindhi 1,720 795 930 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,740 885 845 10 10 0
Urdu 11,960 6,215 5,745 120 70 55
Iranian languages 7,070 3,715 3,355 55 20 30
Kurdish 830 510 325 0 0 0
Pashto 810 440 370 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 5,650 2,915 2,740 55 20 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 450 245 205 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 45,070 22,115 22,955 625 300 320
Catalan 75 45 35 0 0 0
Italian 7,785 3,865 3,920 95 55 35
Portuguese 5,570 2,745 2,830 55 35 20
Romanian 2,920 1,495 1,420 0 0 10
Spanish 30,305 14,750 15,555 505 230 270
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 90 40 45 10 0 0
Japanese 2,330 1,015 1,320 125 30 95
Kartvelian languages 65 25 35 0 0 0
Georgian 60 25 40 0 0 10
Korean 6,785 3,205 3,575 100 45 50
Mongolic languages 145 65 85 10 0 0
Mongolian 145 65 85 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 12,765 6,480 6,280 225 130 95
Akan (Twi) 1,390 690 700 30 15 15
Bamanankan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Edo 240 110 130 0 0 0
Ewe 150 85 70 10 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 155 80 80 0 0 0
Ga 185 100 90 0 0 0
Ganda 425 210 220 30 30 0
Igbo 600 330 270 15 15 10
Lingala 710 350 365 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 585 275 305 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 905 480 430 0 0 0
Shona 895 440 450 65 30 30
Swahili 3,405 1,810 1,595 10 10 0
Wolof 225 130 90 0 0 0
Yoruba 1,580 825 755 15 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,195 1,575 1,630 55 25 35
Nilo-Saharan languages 920 450 470 0 0 0
Dinka 565 260 305 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 355 190 165 0 0 0
Sign languages 2,265 900 1,370 40 20 20
American Sign Language 1,350 480 870 30 15 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 930 415 510 15 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 54,115 26,130 27,985 240 95 145
Chinese languages 53,310 25,710 27,600 235 95 140
Cantonese 28,305 13,535 14,775 100 45 55
Hakka 685 300 385 10 0 0
Mandarin 27,655 13,200 14,455 80 35 45
Min Dong 20 10 15 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,565 705 860 15 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 260 120 140 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,330 1,175 1,160 60 20 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 825 430 395 0 0 0
Burmese 235 120 115 0 0 0
Karenic languages 455 230 220 0 0 0
Tibetan 45 25 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 150 85 65 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,200 485 715 10 0 10
Lao 535 250 290 10 10 0
Thai 760 255 505 10 10 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages 2,835 1,555 1,280 15 0 0
Azerbaijani 240 130 115 0 0 0
Turkish 2,315 1,290 1,030 10 0 10
Uyghur 145 65 75 0 0 0
Uzbek 150 80 70 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 40 0 0 0
Uralic languages 2,035 965 1,065 30 20 10
Estonian 30 20 15 0 0 0
Finnish 355 135 210 10 10 0
Hungarian 1,655 810 840 20 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 675 395 285 10 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,042,145 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 916,660 457,820 458,840 39,585 20,145 19,435
Canadian citizens aged under 18 202,750 103,600 99,150 10,235 5,130 5,105
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 713,910 354,220 359,690 29,345 15,020 14,335
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 125,485 62,335 63,155 1,555 755 790
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 1,042,145 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 727,520 365,455 362,070 37,140 18,865 18,275
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 288,100 140,870 147,235 3,690 1,875 1,815
Before 1981 53,865 26,830 27,035 705 390 315
1981 to 1990 31,835 15,605 16,225 410 205 205
1991 to 2000 44,470 20,895 23,575 620 355 265
2001 to 2010 83,430 41,000 42,420 1,135 530 610
2001 to 2005 34,750 16,925 17,825 510 260 255
2006 to 2010 48,675 24,080 24,595 625 270 355
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 74,510 36,535 37,980 815 400 420
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 26,525 13,830 12,695 310 170 145
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 288,105 140,870 147,235 3,690 1,875 1,815
Under 5 years 26,685 13,855 12,835 370 195 175
5 to 14 years 48,915 25,285 23,625 660 385 275
15 to 24 years 59,330 27,165 32,165 730 385 345
25 to 44 years 129,000 63,305 65,690 1,600 740 860
45 years and over 24,175 11,265 12,915 335 175 160
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 288,105 140,870 147,235 3,685 1,875 1,815
Americas 28,480 13,780 14,700 450 205 245
Brazil 735 305 435 10 10 10
Colombia 2,515 1,280 1,235 15 10 10
El Salvador 2,985 1,530 1,460 25 10 10
Guyana 1,330 605 730 10 0 0
Haiti 510 280 230 10 0 0
Jamaica 2,615 1,185 1,430 80 35 45
Mexico 2,195 1,105 1,095 20 10 15
Peru 500 195 305 10 10 0
Trinidad and Tobago 1,495 740 755 10 10 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 7,015 3,330 3,685 220 110 110
Other places of birth in Americas 6,575 3,235 3,345 60 25 30
Europe 55,875 27,655 28,225 770 455 315
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,835 935 905 0 0 0
Croatia 1,350 720 630 15 15 0
France 640 280 360 35 30 10
Germany 5,555 2,745 2,815 130 75 55
Greece 590 335 255 10 10 0
Hungary 860 435 425 10 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,330 700 635 15 15 0
Italy 3,265 1,715 1,545 40 35 10
Netherlands 2,740 1,490 1,255 35 25 10
Poland 7,225 3,475 3,750 20 15 0
Portugal 2,355 1,165 1,190 0 10 0
Romania 2,245 1,140 1,105 10 0 0
Russian Federation 2,075 895 1,180 15 10 10
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 835 370 460 10 0 0
Ukraine 3,595 1,560 2,030 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 13,230 6,740 6,490 320 155 165
Other places of birth in Europe 6,155 2,950 3,205 100 55 45
Africa 36,040 18,620 17,420 480 280 205
Algeria 360 190 175 10 10 10
Egypt 1,995 1,125 870 10 0 0
Ethiopia 4,000 2,040 1,955 30 20 15
Kenya 1,890 960 925 10 0 0
Morocco 790 485 300 25 15 15
Nigeria 3,135 1,670 1,460 35 25 10
Somalia 4,580 2,250 2,330 25 20 0
South Africa, Republic of 1,975 935 1,040 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Africa 17,325 8,960 8,365 305 170 130
Asia 163,770 78,875 84,900 1,955 920 1,035
Afghanistan 1,470 760 710 10 0 0
Bangladesh 1,590 805 790 95 55 45
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 19,320 8,875 10,450 105 55 55
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 7,255 3,530 3,730 35 20 15
India 37,570 19,190 18,380 185 120 60
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,620 1,380 1,235 35 15 20
Iraq 2,060 1,115 945 0 0 0
Japan 625 170 455 65 15 55
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,695 2,205 2,490 75 35 35
Lebanon 4,850 2,620 2,225 0 0 0
Pakistan 8,040 4,115 3,925 70 35 35
Philippines 42,790 18,875 23,915 955 420 535
Sri Lanka 2,040 1,010 1,030 10 10 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,015 1,090 920 0 0 0
Taiwan 980 430 550 10 0 10
Viet Nam 10,250 4,790 5,455 175 75 95
Other places of birth in Asia 15,615 7,910 7,700 120 50 70
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 3,930 1,940 1,990 40 20 20
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 74,510 36,530 37,980 820 395 420
Americas 5,380 2,550 2,825 70 25 45
Brazil 260 110 150 0 0 0
Colombia 530 225 305 0 0 0
Cuba 200 90 115 0 0 0
Haiti 175 95 75 0 0 0
Jamaica 630 275 355 40 15 25
Mexico 885 470 415 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,310 605 705 15 10 10
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 220 85 135 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 1,170 605 560 10 0 10
Europe 6,520 3,335 3,180 70 45 25
France 95 50 45 10 10 0
Germany 415 240 175 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 490 305 185 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 200 90 110 0 0 0
Romania 375 175 200 0 0 0
Russian Federation 410 155 260 0 0 0
Ukraine 865 400 465 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 1,450 815 630 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Europe 2,215 1,110 1,110 15 10 10
Africa 11,620 5,885 5,730 120 65 50
Algeria 40 15 30 10 10 10
Cameroon 365 175 195 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 515 240 280 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 285 125 155 0 0 0
Egypt 730 395 330 0 0 0
Eritrea 990 520 470 0 0 0
Ethiopia 1,215 630 585 10 0 10
Morocco 245 145 100 10 0 10
Nigeria 1,525 810 715 15 15 0
Somalia 1,390 685 705 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 475 230 245 0 0 0
Tunisia 150 80 70 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 3,685 1,835 1,845 80 45 30
Asia 50,335 24,415 25,925 560 260 295
Afghanistan 225 115 105 0 0 0
Bangladesh 555 270 285 10 0 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 3,615 1,635 1,980 10 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 310 110 195 0 0 0
India 13,270 6,925 6,345 50 30 15
IranCensus data footnote 61 860 465 400 10 0 10
Iraq 700 360 345 0 0 0
Israel 250 135 115 15 10 0
Japan 190 60 130 30 0 25
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,455 735 720 30 15 15
Lebanon 755 385 370 0 0 0
Nepal 1,085 565 515 10 0 0
Pakistan 1,960 980 985 0 0 0
Philippines 19,715 9,050 10,665 330 160 170
Saudi Arabia 365 205 160 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 750 350 395 10 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,390 740 645 0 0 0
Taiwan 125 40 85 10 0 10
Turkey 200 125 80 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 305 165 140 10 0 10
Viet Nam 745 295 455 40 15 25
Other places of birth in Asia 1,520 705 820 10 10 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 660 345 315 0 0 10
Australia 230 115 110 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 435 225 210 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,042,145 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
First generationCensus data footnote 69 320,430 157,615 162,810 4,100 2,085 2,015
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 218,315 109,860 108,450 3,890 1,935 1,955
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 503,405 252,675 250,730 33,145 16,885 16,260
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 238,680 116,320 122,360 3,030 1,505 1,525
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 127,700 64,680 63,020 1,620 810 810
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 51,935 32,160 19,775 790 430 365
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 75,765 32,520 43,245 830 380 450
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 68,265 28,350 39,915 1,005 460 545
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 41,115 22,455 18,665 375 220 150
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,595 835 760 30 15 15
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,042,145 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 55,365 25,815 29,550 20,860 10,350 10,510
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 53,950 25,175 28,780 20,650 10,245 10,400
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 24,270 11,000 13,265 13,180 6,590 6,590
Métis 28,870 13,750 15,120 3,385 1,720 1,670
Inuk (Inuit) 810 420 390 4,075 1,935 2,140
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 855 395 460 155 75 80
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 560 245 315 55 30 25
Non-Aboriginal identity 986,780 494,335 492,440 20,275 10,555 9,720
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,042,145 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 21,095 9,350 11,745 13,365 6,645 6,720
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,021,050 510,795 510,250 27,770 14,255 13,510
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,042,150 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 16,530 7,485 9,045 15,190 7,575 7,615
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 15,695 7,110 8,585 14,160 7,055 7,095
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 10,830 4,845 5,985 10,280 5,145 5,140
Métis single ancestry 4,695 2,190 2,505 915 490 425
Inuit single ancestry 175 75 95 2,955 1,425 1,535
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 835 375 460 1,035 520 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 780 345 435 490 245 245
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 25 15 10 505 250 250
Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 15 0 20 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 15 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 48,640 23,220 25,420 5,525 2,610 2,920
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 45,990 22,095 23,895 4,745 2,275 2,470
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,365 12,180 13,185 3,110 1,540 1,575
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 19,930 9,560 10,375 930 410 525
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 690 355 335 710 330 380
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 2,655 1,130 1,525 780 335 445
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,510 1,080 1,430 480 195 285
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 75 25 50 230 100 130
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 55 15 40 35 15 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 35 25 15
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 976,975 489,440 487,530 20,420 10,720 9,700
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,042,145 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 348,895 173,370 175,530 3,960 1,950 2,005
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 88,255 45,580 42,680 615 360 250
Chinese 58,805 28,620 30,190 300 150 150
Black 55,435 28,415 27,020 760 435 325
Filipino 56,970 25,840 31,125 1,300 570 725
Latin American 17,645 8,995 8,650 135 55 80
Arab 24,845 13,235 11,610 100 60 45
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 16,625 7,985 8,635 255 115 145
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 6,515 3,360 3,155 50 25 30
Korean 7,140 3,425 3,715 100 50 55
Japanese 2,190 830 1,355 150 45 105
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,740 1,760 1,985 95 40 50
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 10,720 5,325 5,395 90 45 40
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 693,250 346,780 346,465 37,180 18,955 18,225
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 1,042,145 520,150 521,995 41,135 20,905 20,230
North American Aboriginal origins 65,175 30,710 34,465 20,720 10,185 10,530
First Nations (North American Indian) 39,605 18,495 21,105 15,155 7,505 7,645
Inuit 1,065 515 550 4,515 2,170 2,340
Métis 28,010 13,205 14,805 2,915 1,395 1,525
Other North American origins 203,890 103,560 100,330 8,220 4,195 4,020
Acadian 1,335 750 585 250 125 120
American 15,285 7,365 7,920 495 285 210
Canadian 192,150 97,620 94,530 7,655 3,865 3,785
New Brunswicker 15 10 10 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 460 280 185 70 35 30
Nova Scotian 60 50 15 20 0 15
Ontarian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Québécois 380 225 160 35 10 20
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 65 25 35 0 0 0
European origins 616,035 305,910 310,125 18,115 9,335 8,780
British Isles origins 349,985 174,625 175,360 12,815 6,630 6,185
Channel Islander 60 10 50 0 0 0
Cornish 70 40 30 0 0 0
English 191,065 94,370 96,700 6,560 3,315 3,245
Irish 139,380 67,705 71,670 5,060 2,580 2,480
Manx 220 105 115 15 10 0
Scottish 155,605 76,840 78,760 6,090 3,175 2,915
Welsh 18,830 9,160 9,675 555 260 295
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 21,745 10,515 11,235 765 410 350
French origins 106,105 51,355 54,750 4,230 2,085 2,150
Alsatian 85 50 40 10 0 0
Breton 35 20 15 0 0 0
Corsican 85 50 35 0 0 0
French 105,970 51,275 54,695 4,230 2,075 2,150
Western European origins (except French origins) 196,730 96,695 100,035 4,480 2,240 2,240
Austrian 10,595 5,055 5,535 185 100 80
Bavarian 35 15 25 0 0 0
Belgian 4,615 2,185 2,425 145 50 95
Dutch 40,850 20,120 20,735 1,015 540 480
Flemish 435 205 220 0 0 0
Frisian 95 75 20 0 0 0
German 152,870 74,915 77,960 3,410 1,670 1,745
Luxembourger 160 85 80 0 0 0
Swiss 4,485 2,300 2,190 140 75 65
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 140 40 100 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 68,545 32,645 35,895 1,720 900 820
Danish 11,595 5,560 6,040 350 150 195
Finnish 3,965 1,880 2,090 75 40 40
Icelandic 4,040 2,085 1,960 200 105 90
Norwegian 31,745 15,110 16,635 710 400 310
Swedish 21,350 9,630 11,720 370 175 200
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 3,265 1,580 1,685 125 80 50
Eastern European origins 195,045 93,870 101,170 2,865 1,435 1,430
Bulgarian 775 405 375 10 0 0
Byelorussian 970 530 440 10 0 10
Czech 4,615 2,265 2,350 90 65 25
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,135 1,050 1,080 30 20 15
Estonian 535 240 290 0 0 0
Hungarian 11,495 5,540 5,950 260 150 110
Latvian 980 440 540 50 35 15
Lithuanian 1,600 770 825 30 15 15
Moldovan 360 155 205 0 0 0
Polish 55,885 26,815 29,070 860 400 465
Romanian 9,585 4,655 4,930 115 55 60
Russian 21,725 10,340 11,390 510 260 255
Slovak 2,530 1,225 1,305 65 35 30
Ukrainian 121,485 58,220 63,265 1,290 590 700
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 535 270 265 10 0 10
Southern European origins 66,390 33,210 33,175 1,215 630 580
Albanian 810 445 360 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,440 730 710 0 0 0
Catalan 35 30 0 10 0 0
Croatian 4,630 2,575 2,055 30 25 0
Cypriot 60 40 20 0 0 0
Greek 4,215 2,175 2,040 50 35 15
Italian 28,070 14,175 13,900 500 275 225
Kosovar 175 90 90 0 0 0
Macedonian 380 195 185 45 15 30
Maltese 400 220 180 15 10 10
Montenegrin 105 70 40 0 0 0
Portuguese 9,515 4,885 4,630 205 105 100
Serbian 3,110 1,510 1,595 10 0 0
Sicilian 85 45 40 0 10 0
Slovenian 1,105 560 550 20 15 10
Spanish 14,945 6,880 8,065 315 135 180
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,355 655 690 30 20 15
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 60 35 30 10 10 0
Other European origins 6,140 3,275 2,865 255 135 115
Basque 95 35 60 0 0 0
Jewish 3,245 1,765 1,485 95 50 50
Roma (Gypsy) 100 50 45 10 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 210 100 105 10 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,530 1,345 1,185 140 80 60
Caribbean origins 13,920 6,920 7,000 215 105 110
Antiguan 130 65 60 0 0 0
Bahamian 100 70 35 0 0 0
Barbadian 780 375 410 0 0 0
Bermudan 30 20 15 0 0 0
Carib 30 20 15 0 0 0
Cuban 790 420 370 0 0 0
Dominican 320 170 150 40 15 25
Grenadian 335 180 160 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 820 465 360 0 0 0
Jamaican 6,855 3,365 3,485 120 60 60
Kittitian/Nevisian 25 0 20 0 0 0
Martinican 10 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 15 0 20 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 85 40 50 0 0 0
St. Lucian 215 110 105 10 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,290 1,190 1,095 30 10 15
Vincentian/Grenadinian 130 45 80 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,020 480 540 10 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 845 410 435 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 22,550 11,275 11,280 205 90 110
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 725 310 410 10 0 0
Arawak 15 15 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 305 180 125 0 0 0
Belizean 45 30 20 0 0 0
Bolivian 50 25 30 0 10 0
Brazilian 855 415 440 15 10 0
Chilean 3,640 1,815 1,820 15 10 10
Colombian 3,455 1,715 1,735 25 0 20
Costa Rican 135 65 65 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 245 120 130 0 0 0
Guatemalan 665 355 310 10 10 0
Guyanese 1,465 710 760 0 0 0
Hispanic 680 365 315 10 10 10
Honduran 155 90 60 0 0 0
Maya 220 110 115 10 10 0
Mexican 4,520 2,305 2,215 50 25 30
Nicaraguan 495 260 235 10 0 10
Panamanian 100 50 50 0 10 0
Paraguayan 25 15 10 0 0 0
Peruvian 810 390 420 0 0 0
Salvadorean 3,820 1,935 1,885 25 10 20
Uruguayan 125 75 45 0 0 0
Venezuelan 665 320 345 15 10 10
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 950 490 460 20 10 10
African origins 56,970 29,310 27,655 780 455 330
Central and West African origins 12,450 6,530 5,915 110 70 40
Akan 20 15 10 0 0 0
Angolan 120 70 50 0 0 0
Ashanti 30 20 15 0 0 0
Beninese 40 25 15 0 0 0
Burkinabe 55 30 25 0 0 0
Cameroonian 725 345 375 10 0 0
Chadian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Congolese 2,200 1,150 1,050 0 0 0
Edo 130 80 50 0 0 0
Ewe 55 30 25 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 35 25 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 2,010 1,050 960 30 20 10
Guinean 275 140 135 0 0 0
Ibo 385 220 165 30 25 10
Ivorian 395 210 185 0 0 0
Liberian 635 300 335 0 0 0
Malian 35 15 20 0 0 0
Malinké 70 40 30 0 0 0
Nigerian 3,495 1,810 1,685 50 35 15
Peulh 60 40 20 0 0 0
Senegalese 250 160 90 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 465 245 220 0 0 0
Togolese 45 15 25 0 0 0
Wolof 25 10 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 800 410 395 15 10 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 855 480 370 10 0 10
North African origins 8,985 4,705 4,280 175 105 65
Algerian 465 210 260 35 15 15
Berber 240 155 85 10 0 10
Coptic 75 35 40 0 10 0
Dinka 205 105 100 0 0 0
Egyptian 3,265 1,710 1,555 0 10 0
Libyan 590 300 295 0 0 0
Maure 30 20 10 0 0 0
Moroccan 1,105 610 495 30 15 10
Sudanese 2,725 1,440 1,285 95 60 30
Tunisian 345 160 180 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 230 115 120 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 26,735 13,805 12,930 275 160 115
Afrikaner 65 40 25 0 0 10
Amhara 185 100 90 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 410 230 180 0 0 0
Burundian 665 365 305 0 0 0
Djiboutian 155 85 70 0 0 0
Eritrean 3,470 1,785 1,680 30 25 10
Ethiopian 5,290 2,650 2,640 20 10 10
Harari 120 60 60 0 0 0
Kenyan 910 495 420 0 0 0
Malagasy 50 35 20 0 0 0
Mauritian 195 105 85 10 10 10
Oromo 550 350 205 0 0 0
Rwandan 1,120 590 530 0 0 0
Seychellois 10 10 0 0 0 0
Somali 9,785 4,990 4,795 70 40 30
South African 1,525 750 770 25 15 10
Tanzanian 465 290 175 0 0 0
Tigrian 255 130 125 0 0 0
Ugandan 625 345 280 30 30 0
Zambian 90 50 40 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 1,240 630 605 70 35 35
Zulu 175 80 95 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,420 725 695 10 0 0
Other African origins 9,985 4,935 5,055 240 120 125
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,100 550 545 50 30 20
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 9,065 4,470 4,600 205 90 110
Asian origins 276,105 136,010 140,090 3,125 1,500 1,625
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 38,435 20,155 18,280 215 105 105
Afghan 2,455 1,300 1,160 10 10 10
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,345 2,370 1,975 45 30 15
Armenian 540 275 260 25 15 15
Assyrian 150 65 85 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 295 145 145 0 0 10
Georgian 90 45 45 0 0 0
Hazara 100 55 50 0 0 0
Iranian 4,340 2,235 2,100 60 20 35
Iraqi 2,000 1,030 970 0 10 0
Israeli 680 350 330 0 0 0
Jordanian 635 315 320 0 0 0
Kazakh 110 50 55 0 0 0
Kurd 1,040 590 450 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 110 50 60 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 30 15 10 0 0 0
Lebanese 14,295 7,390 6,910 20 10 10
Palestinian 2,865 1,580 1,285 0 0 0
Pashtun 235 105 130 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 190 95 90 0 0 10
Syrian 2,915 1,500 1,415 25 10 15
Tajik 65 45 20 0 0 0
Tatar 135 55 75 0 0 0
Turk 2,580 1,410 1,175 15 10 0
Turkmen 50 15 30 0 0 0
Uighur 95 50 50 0 0 0
Uzbek 165 85 85 0 0 0
Yemeni 250 130 125 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 865 485 385 0 0 0
South Asian origins 88,200 45,435 42,755 615 355 260
Bangladeshi 1,445 715 725 70 35 30
Bengali 580 335 245 50 30 15
Bhutanese 75 45 35 0 0 0
East Indian 69,460 35,650 33,810 355 220 135
Goan 80 45 40 0 0 0
Gujarati 485 250 230 0 0 0
Kashmiri 100 55 40 0 0 0
Nepali 1,805 970 835 20 10 10
Pakistani 8,060 4,175 3,885 85 45 40
Punjabi 5,910 3,130 2,775 15 10 0
Sinhalese 230 135 100 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 2,235 1,125 1,110 25 20 10
Tamil 465 240 225 10 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,910 995 920 15 0 10
East and Southeast Asian origins 150,865 71,100 79,765 2,315 1,050 1,265
Burmese 415 210 205 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,490 770 720 0 0 0
Chinese 69,800 33,660 36,140 375 175 200
Filipino 60,175 27,410 32,765 1,415 620 790
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 825 385 435 10 0 0
Japanese 3,310 1,390 1,920 200 85 120
Karen 395 220 170 0 0 0
Korean 7,515 3,600 3,915 105 45 55
Laotian 695 360 335 0 0 0
Malaysian 1,340 635 710 0 0 0
Mongolian 330 145 185 10 0 10
Singaporean 120 55 75 0 0 0
Taiwanese 625 275 345 20 10 15
Thai 915 335 580 0 0 10
Tibetan 45 25 20 0 0 0
Vietnamese 13,850 6,660 7,185 245 120 120
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 370 190 175 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 910 490 425 15 10 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 915 490 425 15 10 0
Oceania origins 4,230 2,190 2,045 85 35 50
Australian 1,515 820 700 35 15 25
New Zealander 610 335 275 45 20 20
Pacific Islands origins 2,190 1,085 1,110 10 0 0
Fijian 1,785 875 910 0 0 0
Hawaiian 130 60 70 0 0 0
Maori 145 70 75 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 50 25 25 10 0 10
Samoan 60 35 20 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 30 25 0 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 408,555 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
Owner 272,825 ... ... 8,045 ... ...
Renter 135,730 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 20 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 408,555 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Condominium 92,005 ... ... 1,315 ... ...
Not condominium 316,555 ... ... 13,670 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 408,555 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,515 ... ... 145 ... ...
1 bedroom 52,320 ... ... 2,200 ... ...
2 bedrooms 93,480 ... ... 3,585 ... ...
3 bedrooms 139,715 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 120,525 ... ... 3,090 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 408,560 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 123,635 ... ... 5,350 ... ...
5 rooms 63,585 ... ... 3,235 ... ...
6 rooms 56,490 ... ... 2,480 ... ...
7 rooms 49,415 ... ... 1,600 ... ...
8 or more rooms 115,440 ... ... 2,310 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.1 ... ... 5.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 408,560 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 397,520 ... ... 14,215 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 11,035 ... ... 770 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 408,555 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Suitable 384,225 ... ... 13,410 ... ...
Not suitable 24,335 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 408,560 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1960 or before 55,720 ... ... 560 ... ...
1961 to 1980 128,050 ... ... 4,805 ... ...
1981 to 1990 50,615 ... ... 3,430 ... ...
1991 to 2000 47,365 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
2001 to 2005 38,770 ... ... 1,355 ... ...
2006 to 2010 41,365 ... ... 945 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 46,665 ... ... 935 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 408,560 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 386,380 ... ... 12,275 ... ...
Major repairs needed 22,175 ... ... 2,710 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 408,560 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 household maintainer 232,135 ... ... 8,750 ... ...
2 household maintainers 160,225 ... ... 5,630 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 16,195 ... ... 595 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 408,555 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
15 to 24 years 17,000 ... ... 500 ... ...
25 to 34 years 81,690 ... ... 2,900 ... ...
35 to 44 years 81,330 ... ... 3,025 ... ...
45 to 54 years 79,740 ... ... 3,450 ... ...
55 to 64 years 74,105 ... ... 3,055 ... ...
65 to 74 years 43,005 ... ... 1,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 23,320 ... ... 475 ... ...
85 years and over 8,365 ... ... 130 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 406,690 ... ... 14,865 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 312,960 ... ... 13,020 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 93,730 ... ... 1,845 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 81,625 ... ... 1,605 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 272,815 ... ... 7,975 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 64.4 ... ... 61.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 15.6 ... ... 9.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,520 ... ... 1,581 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,544 ... ... 1,739 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 399,709 ... ... 321,099 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 428,462 ... ... 346,427 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 135,730 ... ... 6,900 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 10.5 ... ... 41.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 38.1 ... ... 16.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,248 ... ... 1,298 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,280 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 852,990 423,740 429,250 32,325 16,475 15,855
No certificate, diploma or degree 127,840 64,145 63,695 8,860 4,745 4,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 234,735 116,100 118,635 6,915 3,510 3,405
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 490,415 243,500 246,915 16,550 8,215 8,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 74,335 58,800 15,535 3,170 2,475 690
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 22,405 13,605 8,800 1,565 1,090 475
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 51,930 45,190 6,740 1,600 1,385 220
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 158,800 67,260 91,540 6,115 2,730 3,380
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 28,610 11,520 17,090 805 325 485
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 228,675 105,920 122,755 6,470 2,690 3,775
Bachelor's degree 156,370 68,875 87,495 4,485 1,865 2,615
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 12,450 5,695 6,755 320 110 205
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 7,410 3,975 3,440 130 60 70
Master's degree 42,500 21,050 21,450 1,440 600 840
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 9,950 6,330 3,615 95 60 40
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 598,750 299,640 299,115 23,610 11,885 11,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 57,070 30,380 26,695 4,845 2,650 2,195
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 142,735 72,185 70,545 4,570 2,320 2,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 398,945 197,075 201,870 14,190 6,915 7,285
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 57,140 45,900 11,235 2,615 2,040 570
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 16,330 10,270 6,065 1,315 925 395
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 40,805 35,630 5,170 1,300 1,120 180
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 128,265 54,935 73,330 5,135 2,250 2,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 22,215 9,060 13,150 650 260 385
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 191,330 87,180 104,150 5,795 2,360 3,435
Bachelor's degree 130,180 56,925 73,260 4,000 1,640 2,360
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 9,760 4,385 5,375 275 95 180
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,360 3,210 3,150 115 50 65
Master's degree 37,140 17,860 19,270 1,320 535 785
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 7,890 4,800 3,095 80 45 40
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 852,990 423,740 429,250 32,325 16,470 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 362,575 180,245 182,330 15,775 8,255 7,520
Education 34,730 8,915 25,810 1,525 400 1,125
13. Education 34,725 8,920 25,810 1,525 405 1,125
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 14,915 6,590 8,325 405 220 185
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,730 1,915 810 95 80 10
50. Visual and performing arts 12,185 4,675 7,510 315 145 170
Humanities 21,475 8,960 12,515 655 260 395
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,515 745 1,770 105 25 80
23. English language and literature/letters 4,745 1,530 3,215 110 30 80
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,690 2,480 4,210 215 80 140
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 60 25 40 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,500 920 580 50 35 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,740 1,610 1,130 85 50 40
54. History 2,725 1,535 1,190 80 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 500 120 380 0 0 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 47,185 16,390 30,790 1,615 590 1,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 790 185 605 65 15 60
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,690 2,025 2,665 210 70 135
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,700 700 7,000 305 50 255
22. Legal professions and studies 8,600 3,140 5,455 230 105 115
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 655 215 445 25 0 20
42. Psychology 9,210 2,635 6,575 205 30 175
45. Social sciences 15,530 7,490 8,045 585 315 270
Business, management and public administration 99,755 39,460 60,295 3,420 1,005 2,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 155 45 110 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,835 1,275 4,555 420 85 335
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 93,770 38,145 55,630 2,995 920 2,075
Physical and life sciences and technologies 23,250 11,785 11,460 655 325 330
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,170 4,020 5,155 305 135 165
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 5,500 2,455 3,050 160 65 95
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 125 25 100 10 10 0
40. Physical sciences 6,835 4,550 2,285 160 110 50
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,615 740 870 25 15 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 19,315 11,950 7,365 400 235 165
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 15,215 10,220 4,990 320 220 100
25. Library science 1,585 220 1,365 45 0 40
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,380 1,410 970 35 10 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 130 90 40 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 120,065 107,755 12,310 3,535 3,165 370
04. Architecture and related services 3,650 2,385 1,265 120 65 55
14. Engineering 31,285 25,565 5,720 455 365 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 22,935 20,045 2,890 735 635 100
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 26,825 25,740 1,085 975 920 55
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 20,515 19,820 695 1,025 970 60
48. Precision production 14,845 14,185 660 215 210 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 7,950 4,565 3,385 625 375 255
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,850 2,650 2,200 65 20 45
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,095 1,910 1,185 565 350 210
Health and related fields 78,780 16,085 62,700 2,120 485 1,635
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,925 2,325 2,600 210 110 100
51. Health professions and related programs 71,405 12,385 59,020 1,885 365 1,520
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,455 1,375 1,080 30 20 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 22,960 11,015 11,940 1,590 1,160 435
12. Personal and culinary services 14,155 4,235 9,920 485 170 310
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 45 40 0 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 260 240 25 25 20 0
43. Security and protective services 4,630 2,955 1,680 250 195 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,860 3,545 315 820 765 60
Other 45 30 20 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 45 30 20 0 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 598,755 299,640 299,110 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 199,805 102,565 97,240 9,415 4,975 4,445
Education 25,750 6,240 19,505 1,325 350 975
13. Education 25,750 6,240 19,505 1,325 350 975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 12,090 5,350 6,745 335 180 160
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,110 1,475 635 80 65 10
50. Visual and performing arts 9,980 3,870 6,105 260 110 145
Humanities 17,435 7,130 10,310 530 205 320
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,095 600 1,495 80 20 60
23. English language and literature/letters 3,850 1,225 2,625 95 25 65
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,615 2,060 3,560 180 55 120
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 25 25 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,245 770 470 40 30 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,075 1,215 860 50 25 30
54. History 2,135 1,160 975 75 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 365 70 295 0 0 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 39,690 13,435 26,255 1,405 525 880
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 670 165 505 60 10 50
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,085 1,705 2,380 175 70 105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,320 575 5,750 260 45 215
22. Legal professions and studies 7,440 2,460 4,985 205 95 105
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 545 180 365 20 0 15
42. Psychology 7,440 2,060 5,385 170 25 150
45. Social sciences 13,180 6,300 6,880 520 280 235
Business, management and public administration 82,955 32,685 50,270 3,045 880 2,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 125 35 90 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 4,915 1,010 3,905 365 65 295
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 77,910 31,640 46,275 2,680 810 1,875
Physical and life sciences and technologies 18,145 8,910 9,235 575 285 290
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 7,250 3,105 4,145 265 120 150
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,140 1,835 2,305 130 55 80
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 120 25 95 10 0 0
40. Physical sciences 5,395 3,430 1,970 150 100 55
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,240 525 720 20 10 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 16,985 10,575 6,410 375 215 160
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 13,785 9,260 4,525 300 200 100
25. Library science 1,250 190 1,055 40 0 45
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,855 1,060 795 35 10 20
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 100 65 35 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 97,730 87,050 10,675 2,930 2,605 330
04. Architecture and related services 2,940 1,850 1,095 85 35 45
14. Engineering 26,730 21,665 5,065 400 310 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 18,785 16,355 2,425 640 550 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 21,445 20,485 955 820 770 45
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 16,010 15,440 570 830 790 40
48. Precision production 11,810 11,245 565 155 155 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,335 3,480 2,860 560 330 230
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,740 1,890 1,850 50 15 35
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,600 1,590 1,005 510 315 195
Health and related fields 63,455 13,210 50,250 1,830 420 1,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,965 1,910 2,060 175 90 85
51. Health professions and related programs 57,375 10,180 47,190 1,630 315 1,315
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,115 1,115 1,000 25 15 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 18,335 8,990 9,350 1,285 920 360
12. Personal and culinary services 11,060 3,405 7,655 420 160 255
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 40 40 10 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 170 145 20 20 20 0
43. Security and protective services 3,865 2,430 1,440 215 160 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,195 2,970 225 615 575 45
Other 40 25 10 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 25 10 0 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 852,990 423,745 429,250 32,325 16,475 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 362,575 180,245 182,335 15,775 8,255 7,525
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 490,420 243,495 246,920 16,555 8,220 8,335
Location of study inside Canada 380,765 189,910 190,855 14,785 7,445 7,345
Same as province or territory of residence 303,460 150,540 152,920 4,155 2,040 2,115
Different than province or territory of residence 77,305 39,370 37,935 10,630 5,400 5,225
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 109,655 53,590 56,065 1,765 775 990
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 10,370 5,935 4,435 310 125 185
Philippines 23,635 9,205 14,435 515 180 340
India 17,830 9,080 8,750 105 70 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 6,770 3,895 2,870 175 95 85
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,045 2,805 3,240 20 15 10
France 580 355 225 25 20 10
Other 44,425 22,315 22,110 610 270 340
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 598,750 299,640 299,110 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 199,805 102,565 97,240 9,415 4,970 4,440
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 398,945 197,075 201,870 14,195 6,910 7,280
Location of study inside Canada 305,450 152,315 153,140 12,650 6,245 6,410
Same as province or territory of residence 242,965 120,600 122,370 3,525 1,680 1,850
Different than province or territory of residence 62,485 31,715 30,770 9,125 4,570 4,560
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 93,495 44,765 48,730 1,540 665 875
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 7,840 4,305 3,540 265 105 160
Philippines 21,745 8,390 13,360 460 155 305
India 15,820 7,900 7,915 100 65 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,555 2,650 1,910 120 70 50
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,275 2,425 2,855 20 15 10
France 500 310 195 15 10 0
Other 37,755 18,790 18,970 555 240 315
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 852,995 423,740 429,250 32,330 16,475 15,855
In the labour force 612,465 325,205 287,255 23,945 12,640 11,305
Employed 560,535 294,450 266,090 21,415 11,075 10,345
Unemployed 51,925 30,755 21,170 2,535 1,570 960
Not in the labour force 240,530 98,535 141,995 8,380 3,835 4,545
Participation rate 71.8 76.7 66.9 74.1 76.7 71.3
Employment rate 65.7 69.5 62.0 66.2 67.2 65.2
Unemployment rate 8.5 9.5 7.4 10.6 12.4 8.5
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 852,990 423,745 429,250 32,330 16,475 15,855
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 219,690 88,800 130,885 7,415 3,400 4,020
Worked 633,305 334,940 298,360 24,910 13,075 11,835
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 314,975 179,710 135,270 13,780 7,325 6,450
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 318,325 155,235 163,090 11,135 5,745 5,385
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.6 43.2 42.0 41.6 41.4 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 612,460 325,205 287,255 23,945 12,640 11,305
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 11,185 5,210 5,980 695 390 300
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 601,275 319,995 281,275 23,250 12,245 11,005
Employee 545,570 284,175 261,395 21,895 11,385 10,510
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 55,700 35,820 19,880 1,355 865 500
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 612,460 325,205 287,255 23,945 12,640 11,305
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 11,190 5,210 5,980 695 395 300
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 601,275 319,995 281,275 23,255 12,245 11,010
0 Management occupations 60,760 37,515 23,245 2,830 1,685 1,145
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 96,625 28,310 68,315 3,895 1,000 2,895
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 46,750 36,555 10,195 1,550 1,145 405
3 Health occupations 46,665 9,655 37,005 1,205 200 1,005
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 67,275 23,810 43,465 4,045 1,500 2,545
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 14,860 6,320 8,545 605 255 350
6 Sales and service occupations 137,405 59,710 77,695 4,325 1,995 2,330
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 105,125 97,590 7,535 3,785 3,560 225
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 8,660 7,295 1,370 670 610 60
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 17,145 13,240 3,905 330 285 45
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 612,460 325,205 287,260 23,945 12,640 11,305
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 11,190 5,205 5,980 695 395 300
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 601,270 319,995 281,280 23,255 12,245 11,005
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,020 1,180 840 190 170 25
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 14,975 12,595 2,375 1,440 1,145 295
22 Utilities 5,755 3,985 1,765 300 235 60
23 Construction 65,885 56,315 9,570 1,745 1,505 245
31-33 Manufacturing 36,375 27,525 8,845 240 175 65
41 Wholesale trade 23,850 17,040 6,805 290 235 55
44-45 Retail trade 68,970 31,850 37,120 2,260 1,180 1,075
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 27,595 21,255 6,335 1,460 1,105 355
51 Information and cultural industries 9,700 5,555 4,145 465 235 240
52 Finance and insurance 21,030 7,795 13,235 345 110 230
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 11,885 6,740 5,140 415 220 190
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 43,990 25,335 18,650 930 470 460
55 Management of companies and enterprises 830 360 475 15 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 23,545 13,765 9,775 710 410 295
61 Educational services 44,440 15,340 29,100 1,805 525 1,285
62 Health care and social assistance 73,385 13,740 59,645 2,175 390 1,785
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 11,375 5,640 5,735 350 195 155
72 Accommodation and food services 43,815 18,730 25,085 1,230 520 710
81 Other services (except public administration) 28,030 12,915 15,115 870 420 455
91 Public administration 43,820 22,315 21,505 6,010 2,990 3,020
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 560,540 294,445 266,090 21,415 11,070 10,345
Worked at home 27,645 12,470 15,175 780 375 400
Worked outside Canada 1,440 960 485 10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 77,355 58,910 18,450 1,975 1,590 385
Worked at usual place 454,090 222,110 231,980 18,650 9,095 9,560
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 454,090 222,110 231,980 18,655 9,095 9,560
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 362,295 165,935 196,355 17,200 8,175 9,025
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 80,510 48,080 32,430 755 505 250
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 9,440 6,930 2,510 550 335 220
Commute to a different province or territory 1,845 1,170 680 150 85 65
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 531,450 281,020 250,430 20,630 10,690 9,940
Car, truck, van - as a driver 398,410 224,510 173,900 11,820 6,310 5,505
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 27,915 10,555 17,355 2,000 850 1,155
Public transit 71,180 28,610 42,570 255 140 115
Walked 20,705 8,935 11,770 4,910 2,165 2,745
Bicycle 5,970 3,870 2,105 340 240 95
Other method 7,270 4,540 2,740 1,305 980 325
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 531,450 281,020 250,430 20,630 10,685 9,940
Less than 15 minutes 107,615 48,000 59,610 15,205 7,700 7,505
15 to 29 minutes 219,945 117,590 102,360 3,805 1,955 1,855
30 to 44 minutes 133,270 74,725 58,545 640 310 330
45 to 59 minutes 39,970 22,225 17,750 180 130 50
60 minutes and over 30,645 18,480 12,170 795 595 195
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 531,445 281,020 250,430 20,630 10,685 9,945
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 37,360 27,610 9,755 650 495 160
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 103,015 63,515 39,500 1,945 1,320 625
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 160,265 81,685 78,580 5,725 3,230 2,490
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 92,875 41,440 51,435 8,035 3,485 4,550
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 55,800 23,985 31,815 2,030 975 1,055
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 82,130 42,775 39,355 2,240 1,185 1,060
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 651,905 343,580 308,320 25,565 13,355 12,205
Single responses 644,785 340,120 304,665 25,360 13,265 12,100
Official languages 638,750 337,080 301,670 24,990 13,075 11,915
English 636,670 336,330 300,345 24,790 13,005 11,780
French 2,075 750 1,325 200 70 135
Non-official languages 6,035 3,040 2,995 370 185 180
Aboriginal languages 10 10 0 330 155 170
Algonquian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 25 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 160 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 125 60 60
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 50
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 10 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 6,030 3,035 2,990 40 30 10
Afro-Asiatic languages 500 295 200 0 0 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 60 25 30 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Somali 50 20 35 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 435 270 170 0 0 0
Amharic 35 15 20 0 0 0
Arabic 320 215 100 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 15 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 15 0 15 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 25 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 415 185 230 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 405 180 225 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 310 175 135 0 10 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 10 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 20 10 10 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 290 165 120 10 10 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 25 15 10 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 10 10 10 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 2,040 1,070 970 0 10 0
Albanian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 285 145 140 0 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 290 145 140 10 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 115 60 55 0 0 0
Russian 70 25 45 0 0 0
Serbian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 20 10 10 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 70 40 25 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 60 20 35 0 0 0
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Dutch 10 10 10 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 35 20 20 0 0 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,250 700 545 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 1,180 655 525 0 0 0
Bengali 15 0 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 65 10 50 0 0 0
Hindi 105 55 45 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 955 565 390 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 40 15 25 0 0 0
Iranian languages 65 50 25 0 0 0
Kurdish 15 15 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 55 35 20 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 440 195 240 0 0 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 15 0 10 0 0 0
Portuguese 45 25 20 0 0 0
Romanian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Spanish 385 175 210 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 30 10 25 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 260 120 140 0 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 85 45 40 0 0 0
American Sign Language 70 30 40 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 20 20 0 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 2,280 1,080 1,200 20 10 0
Chinese languages 2,270 1,070 1,200 20 10 10
Cantonese 1,470 725 745 0 0 0
Hakka 10 10 10 0 0 0
Mandarin 690 305 385 10 0 10
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 85 30 50 10 10 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15 10 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 45 20 25 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 40 20 20 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 0 10 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 10 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 7,115 3,460 3,655 205 95 110
English and French 1,605 775 825 65 40 25
English and non-official language 5,375 2,625 2,750 135 55 75
French and non-official language 20 10 10 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 115 55 65 0 0 0
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 651,900 343,580 308,320 25,565 13,355 12,210
None 622,550 328,930 293,615 23,255 12,340 10,915
English 3,970 1,750 2,220 445 205 250
French 7,215 3,550 3,670 630 280 350
Non-official language 17,700 9,120 8,585 1,220 525 695
Aboriginal 220 75 145 1,050 460 595
Non-Aboriginal 17,485 9,045 8,440 170 70 100
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 70 30 40 0 0 0
French and non-official language 395 205 190 10 10 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,028,280 513,200 515,075 40,525 20,610 19,915
Non-movers 853,945 425,590 428,355 34,010 17,345 16,665
Movers 174,330 87,605 86,725 6,520 3,265 3,250
Non-migrants 123,830 62,750 61,080 3,700 1,830 1,870
Migrants 50,500 24,860 25,640 2,820 1,435 1,380
Internal migrants 34,715 17,410 17,300 2,565 1,325 1,240
Intraprovincial migrants 22,175 11,125 11,055 700 330 375
Interprovincial migrants 12,535 6,290 6,245 1,865 1,000 870
External migrants 15,790 7,445 8,340 250 115 140
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 975,065 485,995 489,075 38,035 19,310 18,720
Non-movers 513,435 253,770 259,665 21,380 10,970 10,410
Movers 461,635 232,225 229,410 16,650 8,340 8,310
Non-migrants 270,615 135,900 134,715 9,000 4,570 4,430
Migrants 191,015 96,320 94,695 7,655 3,770 3,880
Internal migrants 119,780 60,745 59,040 6,755 3,355 3,400
Intraprovincial migrants 59,780 29,395 30,380 1,745 835 915
Interprovincial migrants 60,005 31,340 28,660 5,010 2,530 2,490
External migrants 71,235 35,580 35,655 895 415 480

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Edmonton [Population centre], Alberta and Northwest Territories [Territory] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 30, 2024).

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