Census Profile, 2016 Census
North East, [Health region, December 2017], Ontario and Halifax, County [Census division], Nova Scotia

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Characteristic North East,
Ontario
[Health region, December 2017]
Halifax, CTY
Nova Scotia
[Census division]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 551,801 ... ... 403,390 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 553,091 ... ... 390,328 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 -0.2 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 289,641 ... ... 187,478 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 239,300 ... ... 173,459 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1.4 ... ... 73.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 395,920.41 ... ... 5,496.31 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 551,800 271,710 280,090 403,390 195,330 208,060
0 to 14 years 83,505 42,670 40,835 60,535 30,920 29,625
0 to 4 years 27,140 13,905 13,235 19,790 10,085 9,710
5 to 9 years 28,535 14,580 13,955 20,745 10,625 10,125
10 to 14 years 27,835 14,190 13,645 20,000 10,210 9,790
15 to 64 years 354,520 176,140 178,375 279,680 136,280 143,400
15 to 19 years 30,420 15,760 14,660 22,345 11,320 11,025
20 to 24 years 31,705 16,285 15,425 30,225 15,020 15,210
25 to 29 years 30,825 15,565 15,260 30,205 15,180 15,020
30 to 34 years 30,325 14,935 15,395 27,470 13,495 13,980
35 to 39 years 30,045 14,660 15,385 25,710 12,285 13,430
40 to 44 years 31,405 15,540 15,865 26,645 12,815 13,835
45 to 49 years 34,785 17,160 17,620 27,735 13,170 14,565
50 to 54 years 45,340 22,170 23,170 32,665 15,860 16,805
55 to 59 years 47,380 23,290 24,090 30,610 14,810 15,795
60 to 64 years 42,295 20,775 21,520 26,065 12,330 13,735
65 years and over 113,770 52,895 60,880 63,170 28,130 35,040
65 to 69 years 37,525 18,715 18,810 22,510 10,635 11,880
70 to 74 years 27,390 13,330 14,060 15,525 7,250 8,280
75 to 79 years 20,510 9,560 10,945 10,440 4,700 5,740
80 to 84 years 14,835 6,510 8,325 7,505 3,195 4,310
85 years and over 13,515 4,780 8,735 7,190 2,355 4,835
85 to 89 years 8,855 3,470 5,385 4,405 1,585 2,825
90 to 94 years 3,695 1,105 2,590 2,115 615 1,505
95 to 99 years 865 190 680 610 145 460
100 years and over 100 20 80 60 10 50
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 15.1 15.7 14.6 15.0 15.8 14.2
15 to 64 years 64.2 64.8 63.7 69.3 69.8 68.9
65 years and over 20.6 19.5 21.7 15.7 14.4 16.8
85 years and over 2.4 1.8 3.1 1.8 1.2 2.3
Average age of the population 43.7 42.8 44.5 40.9 39.9 41.8
Median age of the population 46.1 45.1 47.1 41.0 39.8 42.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Single-detached house 164,850 ... ... 86,615 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 9,950 ... ... 21,005 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 62,345 ... ... 61,850 ... ...
Semi-detached house 11,465 ... ... 11,790 ... ...
Row house 8,200 ... ... 6,655 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 10,395 ... ... 6,275 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 31,495 ... ... 36,895 ... ...
Other single-attached house 780 ... ... 240 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 2,155 ... ... 3,995 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 239,300 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
1 person 71,450 ... ... 51,180 ... ...
2 persons 93,295 ... ... 64,425 ... ...
3 persons 33,880 ... ... 27,260 ... ...
4 persons 27,540 ... ... 21,020 ... ...
5 or more persons 13,135 ... ... 9,575 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 541,700 ... ... 397,630 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 468,295 229,035 239,260 342,850 164,410 178,440
Married or living common law 276,270 138,140 138,130 192,585 96,120 96,470
Married 217,905 109,050 108,855 154,070 76,915 77,160
Living common law 58,365 29,095 29,270 38,515 19,205 19,310
Not married and not living common law 192,025 90,900 101,125 150,265 68,295 81,970
Never married 113,750 63,160 50,590 102,415 52,850 49,565
Separated 16,190 7,565 8,625 9,785 4,175 5,610
Divorced 27,605 12,615 14,985 20,615 7,615 13,000
Widowed 34,485 7,555 26,930 17,450 3,655 13,800
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 163,275 ... ... 113,625 ... ...
2 persons 95,285 ... ... 62,590 ... ...
3 persons 32,450 ... ... 24,880 ... ...
4 persons 25,690 ... ... 19,240 ... ...
5 or more persons 9,845 ... ... 6,920 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.7 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 163,275 ... ... 113,630 ... ...
Total couple families 135,925 ... ... 94,735 ... ...
Married couples 106,750 ... ... 75,480 ... ...
Common-law couples 29,175 ... ... 19,255 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 27,350 ... ... 18,890 ... ...
Female parent 20,860 ... ... 15,260 ... ...
Male parent 6,490 ... ... 3,630 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 135,925 ... ... 94,730 ... ...
Couples without children 78,010 ... ... 50,640 ... ...
Couples with children 57,910 ... ... 44,090 ... ...
1 child 25,075 ... ... 19,595 ... ...
2 children 23,650 ... ... 17,945 ... ...
3 or more children 9,185 ... ... 6,545 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 27,355 ... ... 18,895 ... ...
1 child 17,275 ... ... 11,950 ... ...
2 children 7,375 ... ... 5,280 ... ...
3 or more children 2,705 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 98,275 47,830 50,450 84,200 39,385 44,815
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
One-census-family households 157,045 ... ... 109,000 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 75,580 ... ... 48,760 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 81,465 ... ... 60,245 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 3,070 ... ... 2,285 ... ...
Non-census-family households 79,185 ... ... 62,170 ... ...
One-person households 71,450 ... ... 51,185 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 7,735 ... ... 10,985 ... ...
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 15 545,525 269,245 276,275 399,570 193,735 205,840
English only 370,970 187,550 183,420 347,435 170,905 176,530
French only 7,155 3,260 3,895 340 155 185
English and French 166,125 77,935 88,195 49,585 21,650 27,935
Neither English nor French 1,275 515 760 2,210 1,020 1,185
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 16 545,525 269,250 276,275 399,575 193,735 205,840
English 429,370 213,705 215,670 386,350 187,275 199,075
French 112,985 54,130 58,855 9,895 4,910 4,980
English and French 1,990 950 1,035 1,210 570 640
Neither English nor French 1,175 460 715 2,115 975 1,145
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 113,980 54,610 59,375 10,505 5,195 5,305
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 20.9 20.3 21.5 2.6 2.7 2.6
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 18 545,525 269,250 276,275 399,575 193,735 205,840
Single responses 535,505 264,515 270,990 394,425 191,200 203,225
Official languages 501,795 248,320 253,480 363,555 175,515 188,045
English 387,385 193,470 193,915 353,420 170,520 182,895
French 114,415 54,850 59,560 10,145 4,990 5,145
Non-official languages 33,710 16,200 17,510 30,865 15,685 15,180
Aboriginal languages 6,975 3,395 3,580 80 40 35
Algonquian languages 6,890 3,350 3,535 60 35 30
Blackfoot 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 4,170 2,075 2,100 5 5 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 55 30 25 0 0 0
Naskapi 5 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 20 10 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 5 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 225 85 140 5 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 3,860 1,945 1,910 5 0 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 0 0 55 30 25
Malecite 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 5 0 50 30 20
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 2,705 1,270 1,435 5 0 0
Algonquin 25 10 10 0 0 0
Ojibway 2,520 1,190 1,330 0 0 5
Oji-Cree 40 15 30 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 120 60 65 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 0 5 0 0
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 5 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 5 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 5 0 5 0 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 5 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 5 5 10 5 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 5 5 0 10 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 5 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 5 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 5 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 5 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 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. 55 25 25 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 26,735 12,800 13,935 30,790 15,645 15,145
Afro-Asiatic languages 860 550 310 7,020 3,845 3,175
Berber languages 20 10 10 10 5 5
Kabyle 15 5 5 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 0
Cushitic languages 10 5 5 120 60 55
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 5
Oromo 5 0 0 60 35 25
Somali 5 5 5 50 20 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Semitic languages 825 530 295 6,890 3,780 3,110
Amharic 10 10 5 105 45 60
Arabic 750 490 260 6,430 3,550 2,880
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 0 5 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 15 10 5 195 110 85
Maltese 25 15 10 5 5 0
Tigrigna 15 5 10 140 65 75
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 15 5 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 225 100 125 400 195 205
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 10 5 5 5
Vietnamese 220 100 115 395 195 200
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 590 160 435 1,665 730 935
Bikol 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cebuano 35 5 25 110 45 60
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 10 0 5 15 10 10
Ilocano 35 15 25 50 10 35
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 5 0
Malay 25 10 15 40 15 25
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Pangasinan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 480 125 360 1,415 625 790
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 5 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 15 5 10
Creole languages 25 15 10 55 40 15
Haitian Creole 5 5 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 15 5 10 30 25 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 25 20 5
Dravidian languages 270 140 135 870 510 360
Kannada 15 5 10 30 15 10
Malayalam 75 30 45 310 165 140
Tamil 90 50 40 255 155 100
Telugu 90 45 35 270 165 100
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 19,470 9,375 10,095 12,660 6,400 6,260
Albanian 5 5 5 250 125 125
Armenian 20 10 10 30 20 10
Balto-Slavic languages 3,945 1,780 2,160 2,790 1,355 1,440
Baltic languages 200 100 100 55 15 40
Latvian 90 45 45 25 5 15
Lithuanian 110 55 55 35 5 25
Slavic languages 3,740 1,680 2,060 2,735 1,335 1,395
Belarusan 5 0 0 5 5 5
Bosnian 10 5 5 115 60 60
Bulgarian 35 15 15 40 15 25
Croatian 535 250 285 185 90 100
Czech 185 105 80 140 75 70
Macedonian 25 15 10 10 10 5
Polish 1,360 570 785 590 290 305
Russian 285 115 165 1,155 565 585
Serbian 130 70 60 110 55 60
Serbo-Croatian 15 10 10 80 40 40
Slovak 125 65 60 85 40 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 145 65 80 20 10 15
Ukrainian 885 380 500 190 95 100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages 35 10 20 45 20 25
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 15 25 10 15
Welsh 10 5 5 15 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 5,115 2,450 2,665 2,075 995 1,080
Afrikaans 75 50 30 75 35 40
Danish 115 60 50 95 65 40
Dutch 875 440 440 490 235 255
Frisian 15 10 10 5 0 0
German 3,865 1,820 2,045 1,200 555 650
Icelandic 0 0 5 35 15 15
Norwegian 30 15 20 75 45 30
Swedish 85 35 45 65 25 40
Vlaams (Flemish) 40 25 20 15 10 5
Yiddish 5 5 0 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Greek 280 155 130 660 335 325
Indo-Iranian languages 1,550 825 725 4,295 2,345 1,950
Indo-Aryan languages 1,380 735 650 2,945 1,645 1,300
Bengali 90 50 35 440 270 175
Gujarati 385 210 175 170 110 60
Hindi 270 140 130 660 400 260
Kashmiri 0 0 0 10 0 5
Konkani 5 0 0 5 0 0
Marathi 15 10 5 65 35 30
Nepali 85 40 45 525 255 270
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 5 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 230 120 110 475 255 220
Sindhi 15 5 10 15 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 35 20 15 140 70 70
Urdu 255 135 115 435 245 195
Iranian languages 165 90 75 1,330 685 640
Kurdish 10 5 0 110 65 50
Pashto 20 15 10 65 35 30
Persian (Farsi) 135 70 65 1,145 585 560
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 8,515 4,140 4,380 2,515 1,210 1,305
Catalan 0 0 0 10 5 5
Italian 6,830 3,330 3,495 555 290 265
Portuguese 670 335 330 390 185 200
Romanian 130 65 65 185 90 95
Spanish 875 395 480 1,375 635 735
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 0 0 5
Japanese 80 30 55 250 70 185
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 5 0 0
Korean 190 100 95 900 380 520
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 5 5 0
Mongolian 5 0 0 5 5 0
Niger-Congo languages 315 175 145 535 270 260
Akan (Twi) 35 15 20 35 15 15
Bamanankan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Edo 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ewe 5 5 5 30 20 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 5 5 0 5 0
Ga 0 0 0 5 5 5
Ganda 5 0 0 20 10 15
Igbo 20 15 5 30 15 15
Lingala 15 5 10 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 15 10 5 20 10 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 10 10 45 20 30
Shona 25 10 10 25 10 15
Swahili 30 20 15 120 60 60
Wolof 10 5 5 0 5 0
Yoruba 35 20 15 50 30 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 85 50 35 120 65 60
Nilo-Saharan languages 5 0 5 65 35 30
Dinka 0 0 0 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 55 30 25
Sign languages 120 60 65 115 55 60
American Sign Language 45 15 25 55 30 30
Quebec Sign Language 5 5 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 80 40 35 60 25 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,440 690 750 5,500 2,745 2,755
Chinese languages 1,435 685 745 5,480 2,735 2,740
Cantonese 580 275 300 925 430 500
Hakka 0 5 0 25 10 15
Mandarin 665 315 350 3,950 1,975 1,975
Min Dong 5 5 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 15 5 10 95 45 50
Wu (Shanghainese) 5 5 0 45 25 15
Chinese, n.o.s. 165 85 80 435 250 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 5 5 20 10 10
Burmese 5 0 0 5 0 5
Karenic languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 45 15 35 90 35 50
Lao 5 0 5 5 0 0
Thai 40 10 30 85 35 55
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 40 25 15 390 215 175
Azerbaijani 5 0 0 15 10 0
Turkish 30 25 10 250 135 115
Uyghur 0 5 0 5 0 5
Uzbek 0 0 0 105 60 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Uralic languages 3,015 1,360 1,650 240 105 135
Estonian 170 75 90 25 10 15
Finnish 2,460 1,085 1,375 35 10 25
Hungarian 385 205 185 175 80 95
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 20 5 10
Multiple responses 10,020 4,730 5,285 5,155 2,535 2,615
English and French 7,125 3,360 3,765 1,780 815 960
English and non-official language 2,585 1,230 1,360 3,040 1,555 1,480
French and non-official language 185 90 95 170 90 85
English, French and non-official language 120 50 70 155 75 85
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 19 545,525 269,250 276,275 399,575 193,735 205,840
Single responses 533,885 263,865 270,020 391,280 189,555 201,725
Official languages 522,490 258,420 264,065 374,875 181,210 193,665
English 456,520 227,315 229,205 371,210 179,410 191,800
French 65,965 31,105 34,860 3,665 1,805 1,860
Non-official languages 11,400 5,445 5,955 16,405 8,345 8,060
Aboriginal languages 3,005 1,545 1,460 20 10 10
Algonquian languages 2,970 1,525 1,440 20 10 10
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 2,085 1,075 1,010 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 10 5 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 1,995 1,035 965 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 15 10 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 15 10 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 875 450 430 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 5 0 0 0
Ojibway 800 405 390 0 5 5
Oji-Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 65 35 30 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 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 5 5 5 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 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 5 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. 30 15 20 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 8,390 3,895 4,490 16,390 8,335 8,050
Afro-Asiatic languages 430 270 165 4,195 2,210 1,980
Berber languages 20 5 10 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 5 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 5 0 0 75 35 40
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 5
Oromo 0 0 0 40 25 20
Somali 0 0 0 30 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 410 260 150 4,120 2,180 1,940
Amharic 5 0 0 55 25 25
Arabic 390 245 140 3,845 2,040 1,805
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 5 5 5 0 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 5 5 0
Hebrew 5 0 0 120 65 50
Maltese 0 0 5 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10 10 0 95 40 55
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 160 85 75 255 125 130
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 155 80 75 255 125 130
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 70 120 890 435 460
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 5 0 0 50 20 30
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 5 0 0 5 5 5
Ilocano 5 0 5 15 5 5
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 5 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 180 70 115 825 400 420
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 5 5 5 20 15 5
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 10 5 5 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 5
Dravidian languages 130 55 75 390 225 165
Kannada 5 0 0 15 5 10
Malayalam 35 10 25 130 75 60
Tamil 45 20 25 120 65 55
Telugu 45 20 25 125 75 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,605 2,550 3,060 5,500 2,760 2,740
Albanian 0 0 5 110 55 55
Armenian 10 0 0 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 855 370 485 1,275 625 650
Baltic languages 20 5 15 15 5 10
Latvian 10 5 5 5 0 0
Lithuanian 10 0 10 10 5 10
Slavic languages 830 360 470 1,255 620 635
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 5 0 65 35 35
Bulgarian 15 5 5 20 15 5
Croatian 125 50 75 60 25 35
Czech 40 20 15 40 25 15
Macedonian 5 5 0 0 0 0
Polish 335 150 190 180 80 100
Russian 125 55 65 740 370 370
Serbian 25 15 10 60 30 30
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 20 15
Slovak 15 5 10 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 15 10 0 0 5
Ukrainian 125 50 80 45 30 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Celtic languages 5 5 0 15 10 5
Scottish Gaelic 5 0 5 15 10 5
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Germanic languages 1,310 650 665 360 175 185
Afrikaans 35 20 20 20 10 10
Danish 5 0 5 10 0 10
Dutch 65 25 40 45 20 25
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 1,190 595 600 240 115 125
Icelandic 0 0 0 25 15 15
Norwegian 0 0 0 15 5 5
Swedish 15 5 5 5 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 5 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 105 50 50 250 125 125
Indo-Iranian languages 850 445 405 2,550 1,335 1,215
Indo-Aryan languages 760 395 360 1,650 885 760
Bengali 40 25 20 230 125 105
Gujarati 245 130 110 95 60 30
Hindi 140 70 75 285 175 110
Kashmiri 0 0 0 5 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 10 5 5 30 15 10
Nepali 50 30 25 470 235 235
Oriya (Odia) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 145 70 75 205 100 105
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 10 5 5 85 40 40
Urdu 120 65 60 250 130 125
Iranian languages 80 45 40 895 445 450
Kurdish 5 5 0 85 50 35
Pashto 10 5 5 30 15 20
Persian (Farsi) 70 35 30 780 380 395
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 5 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 2,480 1,035 1,445 935 435 500
Catalan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Italian 1,885 750 1,140 130 55 75
Portuguese 215 110 105 150 70 85
Romanian 35 20 20 60 30 35
Spanish 335 160 170 585 275 310
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 0 5 0
Japanese 15 5 10 80 25 55
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 115 60 55 610 270 345
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 55 30 30 150 70 80
Akan (Twi) 5 5 5 5 0 5
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 15 10 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 5 0
Ganda 0 0 0 5 0 5
Igbo 0 0 0 10 5 10
Lingala 5 5 0 5 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 0 0 10 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 10 5 5 20 10 10
Shona 5 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 5 5 5 55 25 25
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 5 5 15 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 5 0 5 30 10 15
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 25 10 10
Sign languages 180 95 85 155 75 80
American Sign Language 45 20 25 70 30 35
Quebec Sign Language 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 130 70 60 90 45 45
Sino-Tibetan languages 820 420 405 3,830 1,960 1,865
Chinese languages 815 415 395 3,825 1,960 1,860
Cantonese 295 145 145 525 280 250
Hakka 0 0 0 5 0 5
Mandarin 415 215 205 2,935 1,475 1,460
Min Dong 5 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 5 5 0 40 25 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 25 10 15
Chinese, n.o.s. 95 55 45 290 175 125
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 5 5 5 0 5
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 25 5 15 25 10 15
Lao 5 5 5 0 0 0
Thai 20 10 15 25 15 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 5 5 5 190 105 95
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 5
Turkish 5 5 0 120 65 55
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 70 35 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 635 250 385 50 25 30
Estonian 20 5 15 5 0 5
Finnish 510 200 310 5 0 0
Hungarian 100 45 55 45 20 25
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 5
Multiple responses 11,640 5,385 6,255 8,295 4,175 4,115
English and French 6,715 3,060 3,655 1,155 535 620
English and non-official language 4,645 2,190 2,455 6,815 3,480 3,335
French and non-official language 115 60 50 65 40 25
English, French and non-official language 170 75 90 260 125 130
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 20 545,520 269,250 276,275 399,575 193,735 205,840
None 454,025 226,750 227,275 370,645 179,735 190,905
English 36,125 16,990 19,140 9,215 4,715 4,500
French 41,615 19,105 22,510 8,485 3,705 4,780
Non-official language 13,195 6,150 7,050 10,605 5,290 5,315
Aboriginal 4,255 1,990 2,260 105 50 60
Non-Aboriginal 8,940 4,155 4,785 10,500 5,240 5,260
English and French 75 35 40 125 55 70
English and non-official language 165 80 85 190 85 100
French and non-official language 310 135 180 305 140 165
English, French and non-official language 10 5 5 5 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 21 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,210 161,965 175,250
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 442,735 217,935 224,800 323,835 155,495 168,340
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,553 41,490 26,919 36,089 42,874 31,004
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 442,945 217,950 225,000 323,945 155,510 168,440
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,680 37,263 25,057 31,754 36,910 27,847
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 386,120 194,300 191,820 293,570 143,465 150,105
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,034 39,614 24,027 34,893 41,760 29,205
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 331,265 152,030 179,240 223,475 93,710 129,765
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,346 8,569 7,978 4,496 3,892 4,737
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 311,055 164,710 146,345 243,395 121,810 121,585
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,632 38,447 26,866 34,240 40,169 29,594
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,210 161,965 175,245
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 442,430 217,660 224,770 324,115 155,475 168,640
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,602 52,257 35,222 46,429 55,049 38,482
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 442,640 217,665 224,970 324,225 155,500 168,725
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,774 43,088 30,666 37,502 43,439 32,031
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 385,810 194,230 191,580 293,720 143,570 150,150
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,070 51,207 32,806 45,940 55,168 37,117
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 331,685 152,135 179,555 224,085 93,415 130,665
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 9,226 9,388 9,088 6,937 6,831 7,013
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 311,050 164,230 146,825 243,400 121,865 121,535
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,804 48,909 33,857 44,079 51,868 36,269
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 458,365 224,955 233,415 337,215 161,965 175,250
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 24 137,300 75,865 61,430 125,080 67,375 57,705
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,468 63,033 46,362 51,704 58,003 45,756
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 62,323 70,570 52,137 61,471 69,022 52,655
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 84.2 87.5 79.4 89.6 92.4 86.0
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 67.3 70.4 62.7 71.3 74.0 67.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 15.8 12.5 20.6 10.4 7.6 14.0
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,210 161,965 175,245
Without total income 15,630 7,015 8,615 13,375 6,470 6,910
With total income 442,735 217,935 224,800 323,835 155,495 168,335
Percentage with total income 96.6 96.9 96.3 96.0 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 58,055 23,285 34,770 44,175 19,485 24,690
$10,000 to $19,999 79,640 30,430 49,210 49,890 19,075 30,815
$20,000 to $29,999 64,345 26,255 38,090 43,125 16,945 26,175
$30,000 to $39,999 53,275 25,265 28,005 40,210 17,350 22,860
$40,000 to $49,999 45,685 23,040 22,645 35,125 16,245 18,880
$50,000 to $59,999 35,260 18,995 16,265 27,080 14,190 12,895
$60,000 to $69,999 26,275 15,655 10,615 21,010 12,085 8,930
$70,000 to $79,999 19,435 12,200 7,235 17,490 10,065 7,425
$80,000 to $89,999 15,185 9,770 5,415 13,780 8,055 5,720
$90,000 to $99,999 13,620 8,355 5,260 8,680 5,610 3,075
$100,000 and over 31,970 24,685 7,290 23,260 16,395 6,870
$100,000 to $149,999 24,490 18,770 5,720 15,960 10,955 5,005
$150,000 and over 7,485 5,915 1,570 7,305 5,435 1,865
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,215 161,965 175,245
Without after-tax income 15,415 7,000 8,415 13,265 6,450 6,810
With after-tax income 442,945 217,950 225,000 323,950 155,510 168,440
Percentage with after-tax income 96.6 96.9 96.4 96.1 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 60,185 23,685 36,500 46,280 19,870 26,410
$10,000 to $19,999 82,860 31,770 51,090 53,335 20,635 32,700
$20,000 to $29,999 74,000 30,780 43,215 53,075 21,540 31,540
$30,000 to $39,999 62,950 31,160 31,785 50,375 22,485 27,890
$40,000 to $49,999 51,190 27,100 24,090 39,425 20,345 19,080
$50,000 to $59,999 35,595 21,100 14,495 28,460 16,485 11,980
$60,000 to $69,999 24,935 16,035 8,895 21,130 12,340 8,790
$70,000 to $79,999 20,040 12,755 7,285 11,720 7,570 4,150
$80,000 and over 31,195 23,555 7,645 20,150 14,240 5,905
$80,000 to $89,999 12,320 8,855 3,470 6,505 4,395 2,110
$90,000 to $99,999 7,000 5,430 1,565 3,925 2,715 1,210
$100,000 and over 11,880 9,270 2,610 9,710 7,130 2,580
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,210 161,965 175,250
Without employment income 147,315 60,245 87,070 93,815 40,155 53,665
With employment income 311,055 164,710 146,345 243,395 121,815 121,585
Percentage with employment income 67.9 73.2 62.7 72.2 75.2 69.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 54,470 30,740 23,735 30,550 13,940 16,620
$5,000 to $9,999 25,160 10,630 14,525 19,565 8,465 11,095
$10,000 to $19,999 38,595 16,480 22,110 32,145 14,035 18,110
$20,000 to $29,999 32,140 13,820 18,325 27,995 12,400 15,595
$30,000 to $39,999 29,755 12,615 17,135 27,205 11,875 15,330
$40,000 to $49,999 27,330 12,620 14,715 23,800 10,935 12,870
$50,000 to $59,999 22,785 12,290 10,500 18,570 9,855 8,715
$60,000 to $69,999 17,345 10,605 6,740 15,075 8,810 6,260
$70,000 to $79,999 14,210 9,075 5,130 13,695 7,870 5,825
$80,000 and over 49,260 35,830 13,430 34,795 23,630 11,165
$80,000 to $89,999 12,215 7,970 4,245 11,185 6,575 4,610
$90,000 to $99,999 11,825 7,285 4,540 6,745 4,560 2,185
$100,000 and over 25,220 20,570 4,645 16,865 12,500 4,370
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 63,851 ... ... 69,522 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 56,970 ... ... 59,240 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 71,450 ... ... 51,185 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 30,381 ... ... 36,094 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 28,086 ... ... 31,580 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 167,855 ... ... 122,275 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 82,857 ... ... 87,754 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 72,865 ... ... 74,104 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 80,614 ... ... 86,753 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,022 ... ... 70,099 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 71,390 ... ... 51,215 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,425 ... ... 44,657 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 34,610 ... ... 36,398 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 167,910 ... ... 122,240 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,702 ... ... 104,389 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 82,228 ... ... 84,218 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 239,300 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,675 ... ... 3,745 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,505 ... ... 3,085 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 8,665 ... ... 4,970 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,260 ... ... 6,265 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 12,740 ... ... 6,745 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,475 ... ... 6,525 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,490 ... ... 7,490 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 11,405 ... ... 7,415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 10,905 ... ... 7,450 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 10,475 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 19,220 ... ... 13,645 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 16,930 ... ... 12,730 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 15,020 ... ... 12,180 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 13,665 ... ... 11,010 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 12,095 ... ... 9,460 ... ...
$100,000 and over 68,785 ... ... 53,485 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 23,850 ... ... 18,540 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 16,555 ... ... 12,670 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 17,615 ... ... 13,135 ... ...
$200,000 and over 10,770 ... ... 9,145 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,855 ... ... 3,890 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,590 ... ... 3,150 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 8,735 ... ... 5,045 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,660 ... ... 6,735 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 14,065 ... ... 7,910 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 11,705 ... ... 8,185 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,075 ... ... 9,325 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 12,985 ... ... 9,185 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 12,830 ... ... 9,095 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 11,960 ... ... 8,720 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 22,700 ... ... 16,745 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 19,235 ... ... 15,685 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 17,390 ... ... 13,380 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 14,935 ... ... 11,365 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 12,535 ... ... 9,490 ... ...
$100,000 and over 49,045 ... ... 35,555 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 22,375 ... ... 16,610 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 12,840 ... ... 8,910 ... ...
$150,000 and over 13,825 ... ... 10,035 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 162,215 ... ... 113,305 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 83,125 ... ... 89,366 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 73,000 ... ... 75,061 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 74,010 ... ... 47,640 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 75,008 ... ... 83,567 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 66,310 ... ... 70,319 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 58,635 ... ... 44,645 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 116,419 ... ... 116,667 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 99,055 ... ... 96,180 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 25,510 ... ... 17,620 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,663 ... ... 50,942 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 44,904 ... ... 46,308 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 162,295 ... ... 113,240 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 98,051 ... ... 106,483 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 82,410 ... ... 85,542 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 73,885 ... ... 47,645 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 87,847 ... ... 98,899 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 74,042 ... ... 79,264 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 58,625 ... ... 44,710 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 128,646 ... ... 132,993 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 106,447 ... ... 105,727 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 25,480 ... ... 17,490 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 58,281 ... ... 61,771 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 51,828 ... ... 52,451 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 88,050 43,165 44,885 75,935 36,005 39,935
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,583 32,373 25,969 31,382 32,060 30,864
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,611 29,583 24,669 28,151 28,435 27,912
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 87,785 42,780 45,005 75,880 35,780 40,105
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 38,479 42,711 34,456 39,406 40,479 38,449
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 33,069 35,783 30,489 32,585 32,916 32,290
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 541,705 267,535 274,170 397,635 192,810 204,820
In the bottom half of the distribution 274,860 130,900 143,960 200,095 93,985 106,110
In the bottom decile 56,685 27,370 29,315 45,315 21,885 23,435
In the second decile 58,275 25,525 32,750 36,810 16,250 20,555
In the third decile 54,080 25,555 28,525 37,695 17,410 20,285
In the fourth decile 52,740 25,860 26,875 39,240 18,550 20,685
In the fifth decile 53,080 26,590 26,490 41,030 19,890 21,140
In the top half of the distribution 266,845 136,630 130,210 197,535 98,830 98,705
In the sixth decile 52,310 26,250 26,055 41,390 20,585 20,805
In the seventh decile 54,825 27,905 26,925 42,875 21,440 21,435
In the eighth decile 57,575 29,480 28,095 43,135 21,495 21,640
In the ninth decile 58,830 30,345 28,490 38,760 19,485 19,275
In the top decile 43,310 22,655 20,650 31,380 15,820 15,555
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 43 523,820 258,455 265,360 397,370 192,700 204,675
0 to 17 years 95,665 49,040 46,630 72,900 37,155 35,750
0 to 5 years 30,555 15,710 14,840 23,875 12,155 11,715
18 to 64 years 322,765 159,515 163,255 264,835 128,510 136,325
65 years and over 105,380 49,900 55,480 59,635 27,040 32,600
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 78,175 35,635 42,540 58,825 27,410 31,415
0 to 17 years 18,110 9,335 8,780 13,690 6,975 6,720
0 to 5 years 6,810 3,465 3,340 5,090 2,540 2,540
18 to 64 years 46,055 21,345 24,710 37,995 17,830 20,170
65 years and over 14,010 4,960 9,055 7,135 2,605 4,530
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.9 13.8 16.0 14.8 14.2 15.3
0 to 17 years (%) 18.9 19.0 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8
0 to 5 years (%) 22.3 22.1 22.5 21.3 20.9 21.7
18 to 64 years (%) 14.3 13.4 15.1 14.3 13.9 14.8
65 years and over (%) 13.3 9.9 16.3 12.0 9.6 13.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 34,075 16,780 17,300 38,240 18,730 19,505
0 to 17 years 7,205 3,710 3,495 7,790 3,985 3,810
0 to 5 years 2,950 1,515 1,440 2,985 1,520 1,465
18 to 64 years 25,265 12,450 12,815 28,875 14,135 14,740
65 years and over 1,600 615 985 1,570 610 960
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 6.5 6.5 6.5 9.6 9.7 9.5
0 to 17 years (%) 7.5 7.6 7.5 10.7 10.7 10.7
0 to 5 years (%) 9.7 9.6 9.7 12.5 12.5 12.5
18 to 64 years (%) 7.8 7.8 7.8 10.9 11.0 10.8
65 years and over (%) 1.5 1.2 1.8 2.6 2.3 2.9
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 44 541,700 267,530 274,170 397,635 192,815 204,815
Official languages 540,365 266,990 273,380 395,460 191,890 203,565
English 533,290 263,830 269,460 395,185 191,765 203,420
French 172,420 80,895 91,525 49,665 21,765 27,905
Non-official languages 45,335 22,025 23,310 43,820 21,810 22,005
Aboriginal languages 10,330 4,955 5,375 195 85 105
Algonquian languages 10,100 4,860 5,240 160 60 105
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5,330 2,640 2,685 10 0 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 120 65 60 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 10 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 35 10 25 0 0 0
Plains Cree 15 10 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 440 200 240 0 0 10
Woods Cree 0 10 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 4,755 2,370 2,380 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 10 0 155 60 90
Malecite 10 0 0 0 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 155 60 90
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 4,810 2,240 2,575 0 0 0
Algonquin 50 25 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 4,550 2,110 2,445 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 85 35 50 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 155 85 75 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 10 0 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 10 0 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 10 10 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 10 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 45 15 25 10 10 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 15 10 10 10 10 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 25 0 20 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 0 10 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 0 10 10 10 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 85 35 50 0 0 10
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 10 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. 90 40 45 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 35,025 17,075 17,945 43,635 21,735 21,895
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,255 735 525 9,820 5,290 4,530
Berber languages 20 10 10 25 15 15
Kabyle 20 10 15 25 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 10 10 0 140 55 90
Bilen 0 0 0 25 10 15
Oromo 0 0 0 35 20 20
Somali 10 10 0 75 25 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Semitic languages 1,245 730 515 9,745 5,275 4,470
Amharic 10 0 10 260 135 125
Arabic 1,115 660 450 8,850 4,765 4,080
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 50 20 30 575 335 235
Maltese 50 35 20 10 0 10
Tigrigna 10 10 10 140 65 70
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 35 20 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 315 150 165 460 205 255
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 0 10 15 10 15
Vietnamese 300 145 160 440 200 245
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 720 220 505 2,270 985 1,285
Bikol 10 0 10 10 0 10
Cebuano 90 30 60 110 55 55
Fijian 0 10 0 10 10 0
Hiligaynon 15 0 0 40 15 25
Ilocano 50 15 30 55 10 40
Malagasy 0 10 0 0 0 10
Malay 65 40 25 40 10 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 635 170 465 2,155 940 1,215
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 25 0 20
Creole languages 90 60 30 220 110 120
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 10 10 0
Creole, n.o.s. 25 10 10 90 45 50
Creole languages, n.i.e. 55 40 15 120 60 65
Dravidian languages 385 200 180 1,205 690 520
Kannada 20 10 10 75 40 35
Malayalam 50 25 25 490 260 235
Tamil 160 95 65 370 225 145
Telugu 180 85 100 330 200 125
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 25,730 12,510 13,225 20,810 10,305 10,505
Albanian 20 0 15 375 180 195
Armenian 10 10 0 75 45 25
Balto-Slavic languages 3,955 1,815 2,140 3,195 1,520 1,680
Baltic languages 210 115 95 65 20 45
Latvian 105 65 45 25 10 20
Lithuanian 100 55 45 45 15 25
Slavic languages 3,755 1,705 2,055 3,145 1,500 1,650
Belarusan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 20 15 0 120 50 70
Bulgarian 30 25 10 40 25 25
Croatian 630 280 350 230 85 140
Czech 260 130 125 155 80 75
Macedonian 20 20 0 70 35 30
Polish 1,370 580 790 645 285 355
Russian 390 155 240 1,665 840 830
Serbian 155 85 70 140 60 75
Serbo-Croatian 25 15 10 105 60 45
Slovak 130 85 45 95 45 50
Slovene (Slovenian) 125 40 85 20 0 15
Ukrainian 845 380 465 260 125 135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 35 25 15 0 0 0
Celtic languages 100 60 40 305 145 160
Scottish Gaelic 50 25 25 200 85 110
Welsh 20 10 10 15 0 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 30 30 0 115 55 60
Germanic languages 6,080 2,975 3,105 4,315 2,105 2,210
Afrikaans 165 110 50 240 110 135
Danish 120 75 45 135 75 60
Dutch 1,085 520 565 745 315 430
Frisian 10 0 0 15 0 10
German 4,725 2,310 2,415 3,005 1,515 1,495
Icelandic 0 0 0 65 25 40
Norwegian 65 25 50 85 65 15
Swedish 130 55 70 170 70 105
Vlaams (Flemish) 25 15 10 10 0 0
Yiddish 20 15 10 25 15 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Greek 470 235 230 1,190 600 590
Indo-Iranian languages 2,065 1,085 975 5,660 3,170 2,500
Indo-Aryan languages 1,865 985 885 4,225 2,405 1,820
Bengali 145 70 70 545 300 240
Gujarati 455 255 190 195 130 75
Hindi 980 525 460 2,005 1,150 855
Kashmiri 0 0 0 10 0 0
Konkani 0 0 10 15 15 10
Marathi 50 25 25 110 70 40
Nepali 95 40 55 620 315 305
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 10 25 0 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 320 170 145 815 455 360
Sindhi 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 35 25 10 210 110 95
Urdu 420 210 210 880 540 340
Iranian languages 225 125 100 1,455 780 670
Kurdish 30 15 10 180 105 80
Pashto 30 25 10 55 40 15
Persian (Farsi) 165 90 75 1,240 655 585
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 65 30 30
Italic (Romance) languages 13,550 6,585 6,965 6,610 3,040 3,575
Catalan 0 0 0 20 15 10
Italian 9,250 4,490 4,760 1,225 620 605
Portuguese 915 505 405 675 370 305
Romanian 135 60 75 210 125 85
Spanish 3,580 1,640 1,940 4,830 2,110 2,715
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 50 30 20 45 30 10
Japanese 185 85 100 640 245 395
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Korean 280 145 140 1,190 510 680
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 465 285 175 1,145 625 520
Akan (Twi) 55 30 20 35 20 15
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Edo 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 70 40 30
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Ga 0 0 0 25 15 15
Ganda 0 0 0 55 15 40
Igbo 25 15 10 75 45 30
Lingala 70 35 35 30 15 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 25 10 20 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 10 10 125 55 65
Shona 35 20 15 55 35 20
Swahili 90 45 50 340 185 150
Wolof 0 10 0 30 10 20
Yoruba 65 45 15 215 105 105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 160 120 40 235 130 100
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 40 25 15
Dinka 0 0 0 10 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 25 10
Sign languages 945 395 550 925 315 615
American Sign Language 405 160 245 565 180 385
Quebec Sign Language 30 10 25 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 520 235 290 370 140 235
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,685 910 775 5,840 2,975 2,865
Chinese languages 1,680 905 775 5,825 2,975 2,850
Cantonese 780 420 360 1,245 600 650
Hakka 0 0 0 45 25 25
Mandarin 840 460 385 4,535 2,275 2,265
Min Dong 10 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 35 15 15 155 60 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 10 10 50 20 25
Chinese, n.o.s. 165 85 85 410 255 155
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 0 0 20 10 10
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 15 0 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 35 10 25 165 75 85
Lao 0 10 10 15 10 10
Thai 30 10 20 150 75 75
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 50 35 15 535 280 255
Azerbaijani 15 10 10 20 20 0
Turkish 30 25 10 395 190 205
Uyghur 0 10 0 15 0 10
Uzbek 0 0 0 105 65 40
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Uralic languages 3,385 1,585 1,800 245 120 125
Estonian 165 90 85 45 20 20
Finnish 2,825 1,270 1,555 50 20 35
Hungarian 395 235 165 140 80 65
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 60 30 30 40 15 30
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 541,700 267,530 274,170 397,630 192,815 204,815
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 534,320 263,955 270,365 376,250 181,625 194,620
Canadian citizens aged under 18 100,795 51,785 49,010 69,485 35,410 34,070
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 433,525 212,170 221,350 306,770 146,220 160,550
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 7,380 3,570 3,810 21,385 11,180 10,195
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 541,700 267,530 274,170 397,630 192,815 204,820
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 510,805 252,565 258,240 352,630 169,835 182,795
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 29,405 14,140 15,270 37,205 18,415 18,795
Before 1981 18,765 9,015 9,745 10,100 4,910 5,185
1981 to 1990 2,235 1,155 1,080 3,035 1,530 1,500
1991 to 2000 2,380 1,090 1,285 4,895 2,370 2,525
2001 to 2010 3,765 1,835 1,930 9,760 4,925 4,840
2001 to 2005 1,595 790 805 3,760 1,890 1,865
2006 to 2010 2,160 1,045 1,120 6,000 3,030 2,970
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 2,265 1,040 1,220 9,420 4,680 4,740
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 1,495 830 665 7,795 4,565 3,235
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 29,405 14,135 15,270 37,205 18,415 18,795
Under 5 years 4,595 2,315 2,280 4,640 2,225 2,415
5 to 14 years 6,255 3,175 3,080 6,970 3,525 3,445
15 to 24 years 7,870 3,545 4,320 6,630 3,180 3,445
25 to 44 years 9,465 4,560 4,905 16,235 8,050 8,185
45 years and over 1,230 540 685 2,735 1,435 1,300
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 29,405 14,140 15,265 37,210 18,415 18,790
Americas 4,580 1,950 2,630 5,485 2,570 2,915
Brazil 50 15 35 135 60 65
Colombia 70 40 30 115 65 50
El Salvador 45 25 20 75 40 40
Guyana 80 30 45 145 70 75
Haiti 45 25 20 40 20 20
Jamaica 305 140 165 345 135 210
Mexico 155 45 115 225 115 115
Peru 45 10 40 80 25 60
Trinidad and Tobago 105 60 45 175 100 75
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,130 1,325 1,805 3,225 1,480 1,745
Other places of birth in Americas 550 245 305 925 470 455
Europe 18,850 9,260 9,595 12,250 6,210 6,045
Bosnia and Herzegovina 60 35 25 195 100 95
Croatia 325 150 175 130 50 80
France 290 125 165 340 190 150
Germany 2,450 1,190 1,270 1,150 585 565
Greece 235 125 110 455 235 220
Hungary 320 195 125 80 35 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 240 150 90 285 100 175
Italy 4,520 2,275 2,245 380 210 165
Netherlands 775 445 330 470 185 280
Poland 735 290 440 465 190 270
Portugal 515 280 240 180 115 65
Romania 155 85 70 150 90 60
Russian Federation 165 55 105 505 245 260
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 115 80 35 65 30 30
Ukraine 165 65 95 270 125 145
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 4,975 2,330 2,640 5,900 3,110 2,795
Other places of birth in Europe 2,820 1,390 1,435 1,245 600 645
Africa 1,145 645 500 3,030 1,565 1,460
Algeria 65 35 35 10 0 0
Egypt 100 65 35 730 375 350
Ethiopia 10 0 10 170 90 85
Kenya 20 10 10 120 70 45
Morocco 25 20 10 70 45 20
Nigeria 125 70 55 290 145 145
Somalia 10 10 0 60 35 30
South Africa, Republic of 170 100 70 355 155 200
Other places of birth in Africa 625 345 275 1,225 650 570
Asia 4,585 2,135 2,450 16,210 7,920 8,290
Afghanistan 50 20 25 100 40 60
Bangladesh 85 50 40 250 145 105
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 925 390 535 2,345 975 1,375
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 130 75 60 250 115 135
India 1,070 510 555 1,875 990 890
IranCensus data footnote 61 95 55 45 840 460 380
Iraq 30 20 10 530 250 280
Japan 45 10 35 170 60 110
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 155 70 80 715 290 430
Lebanon 110 70 40 1,205 665 540
Pakistan 265 130 135 450 225 225
Philippines 640 180 460 2,030 860 1,165
Sri Lanka 90 65 25 265 120 145
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 80 45 40 1,040 500 545
Taiwan 40 20 15 175 95 85
Viet Nam 325 170 160 355 170 190
Other places of birth in Asia 450 260 190 3,600 1,965 1,630
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 240 145 90 235 155 80
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 2,265 1,045 1,225 9,425 4,685 4,740
Americas 385 170 215 990 450 540
Brazil 10 0 10 85 35 50
Colombia 0 0 0 10 0 15
Cuba 10 0 10 65 35 30
Haiti 10 0 10 15 10 10
Jamaica 25 20 10 130 60 70
Mexico 20 10 10 90 45 40
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 230 105 130 365 165 195
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 0 0 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Americas 80 30 45 225 85 140
Europe 255 115 145 1,390 720 665
France 0 0 0 80 45 35
Germany 10 0 10 90 40 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 0 0 0 40 15 25
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 0 0 0 25 10 15
Romania 20 10 10 30 15 15
Russian Federation 25 0 20 160 65 100
Ukraine 30 15 15 135 60 80
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 90 45 45 540 325 215
Other places of birth in Europe 90 40 45 290 140 155
Africa 335 170 165 960 510 445
Algeria 0 0 0 10 0 0
Cameroon 30 15 15 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 40 15 20 55 25 25
Côte d'Ivoire 25 10 20 0 0 0
Egypt 40 30 10 185 100 85
Eritrea 10 10 0 60 40 25
Ethiopia 0 0 0 40 25 15
Morocco 10 0 0 25 15 10
Nigeria 40 20 20 150 70 80
Somalia 0 0 0 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 35 25 10 70 30 45
Tunisia 20 10 15 0 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 85 35 50 350 200 145
Asia 1,215 530 685 6,065 2,990 3,070
Afghanistan 0 0 0 25 0 20
Bangladesh 15 0 15 65 40 25
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 115 40 70 855 395 455
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 0 0 0 10
India 410 200 210 755 415 340
IranCensus data footnote 61 40 30 10 250 130 120
Iraq 10 0 0 245 125 120
Israel 0 0 0 260 170 90
Japan 25 10 25 65 25 35
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 15 15 0 190 65 120
Lebanon 10 10 0 75 30 45
Nepal 20 10 10 185 95 85
Pakistan 90 35 50 90 50 45
Philippines 205 65 140 1,160 515 645
Saudi Arabia 10 0 0 115 65 50
Sri Lanka 0 0 0 85 50 45
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 65 35 30 790 365 425
Taiwan 0 0 10 0 0 10
Turkey 0 0 0 70 45 30
United Arab Emirates 0 0 10 60 35 25
Viet Nam 95 50 50 45 15 30
Other places of birth in Asia 95 30 60 675 355 325
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 75 60 20 20 10 10
Australia 70 55 15 10 10 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 10 0 0 15 10 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 541,700 267,530 274,170 397,635 192,815 204,815
First generationCensus data footnote 69 32,405 15,735 16,665 47,920 24,395 23,525
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 57,340 28,115 29,225 38,625 18,960 19,660
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 451,965 223,680 228,285 311,090 149,455 161,630
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 10,955 5,290 5,670 27,440 13,660 13,780
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 5,000 2,630 2,370 16,465 8,580 7,890
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 2,170 1,495 680 6,335 4,335 2,005
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 2,830 1,135 1,695 10,130 4,250 5,880
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 4,690 1,900 2,790 6,715 2,880 3,835
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 1,155 685 470 4,080 2,105 1,975
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 110 75 35 175 85 85
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 541,705 267,530 274,170 397,635 192,815 204,815
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 72,820 35,755 37,065 15,815 7,455 8,355
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 71,015 34,900 36,115 15,270 7,200 8,065
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 44,770 21,460 23,310 7,955 3,785 4,175
Métis 25,985 13,300 12,680 6,910 3,230 3,680
Inuk (Inuit) 260 140 120 400 185 220
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 775 355 420 275 130 140
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,035 500 530 270 125 140
Non-Aboriginal identity 468,880 231,775 237,105 381,815 185,355 196,465
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 541,700 267,530 274,170 397,630 192,815 204,815
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 39,295 18,940 20,350 4,015 1,905 2,110
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 502,415 248,590 253,825 393,615 190,910 202,705
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 541,700 267,530 274,175 397,635 192,810 204,820
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 28,125 13,950 14,175 2,600 1,170 1,425
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 27,805 13,775 14,040 2,510 1,145 1,365
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 24,520 11,995 12,525 1,715 790 925
Métis single ancestry 3,195 1,735 1,460 685 325 365
Inuit single ancestry 95 40 50 110 30 80
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 320 180 135 85 25 55
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 230 135 100 60 15 45
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 70 35 25 10 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 25 10 10 15 0 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 55,770 26,880 28,890 24,130 11,040 13,085
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 54,070 26,040 28,030 23,265 10,620 12,650
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30,775 14,535 16,240 16,330 7,425 8,910
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 22,955 11,360 11,595 6,315 2,890 3,420
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 340 145 195 620 300 320
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,700 840 855 860 420 440
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,575 795 775 700 335 370
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 95 45 50 90 45 45
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 20 0 25 60 40 25
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 457,805 226,695 231,110 370,905 180,600 190,305
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 541,700 267,530 274,175 397,635 192,810 204,820
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 13,265 6,675 6,585 45,290 22,740 22,555
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 2,970 1,540 1,430 6,555 3,690 2,860
Chinese 2,400 1,225 1,175 6,970 3,450 3,525
Black 3,170 1,680 1,490 15,090 7,305 7,785
Filipino 930 315 610 2,575 1,130 1,450
Latin American 715 320 390 1,210 610 600
Arab 990 570 420 7,335 3,950 3,385
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 570 265 310 865 375 490
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 215 95 115 1,395 725 665
Korean 325 180 150 1,225 520 705
Japanese 255 110 140 485 215 270
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 300 150 155 490 230 265
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 420 215 210 1,090 540 555
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 528,440 260,855 267,585 352,345 170,075 182,265
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 103 541,700 267,530 274,175 397,630 192,810 204,820
North American Aboriginal origins 83,895 40,835 43,065 26,725 12,215 14,510
First Nations (North American Indian) 57,265 27,540 29,730 18,920 8,620 10,300
Inuit 650 280 370 905 425 480
Métis 28,005 14,040 13,965 7,850 3,615 4,235
Other North American origins 240,390 117,840 122,550 163,560 78,245 85,315
Acadian 845 420 420 10,120 4,530 5,590
American 4,955 2,435 2,525 3,950 1,910 2,040
Canadian 236,045 115,660 120,380 152,835 73,390 79,445
New Brunswicker 25 10 10 30 10 20
Newfoundlander 505 255 250 885 395 495
Nova Scotian 80 35 45 750 345 405
Ontarian 235 135 100 30 10 15
Québécois 705 355 350 230 120 115
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 0 0 0 15 10 10
European origins 387,735 190,680 197,060 276,190 132,910 143,280
British Isles origins 233,955 114,115 119,840 228,910 109,560 119,345
Channel Islander 15 10 0 40 10 30
Cornish 50 15 35 60 35 25
English 129,270 62,670 66,595 121,795 58,375 63,415
Irish 103,895 49,375 54,520 95,065 44,145 50,920
Manx 95 30 70 80 40 35
Scottish 94,870 46,035 48,835 113,480 53,570 59,905
Welsh 7,540 3,660 3,885 8,850 4,160 4,690
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 9,875 4,780 5,095 11,350 5,340 6,005
French origins 167,245 80,830 86,420 66,425 30,905 35,515
Alsatian 10 0 0 15 10 0
Breton 25 15 10 0 0 0
Corsican 0 0 0 0 10 0
French 167,225 80,805 86,415 66,410 30,900 35,515
Western European origins (except French origins) 65,490 32,140 33,350 56,580 26,830 29,750
Austrian 2,120 1,030 1,085 1,010 540 465
Bavarian 25 10 15 0 0 0
Belgian 1,495 755 740 995 480 510
Dutch 15,160 7,480 7,680 13,220 6,020 7,205
Flemish 70 35 30 70 50 15
Frisian 10 10 0 15 0 10
German 48,985 23,885 25,100 45,110 21,395 23,715
Luxembourger 30 20 15 15 10 0
Swiss 2,185 1,035 1,155 1,395 715 675
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 30 30 0 90 60 35
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 26,280 12,755 13,520 8,015 3,835 4,175
Danish 2,290 1,120 1,170 1,890 895 1,000
Finnish 15,860 7,765 8,095 610 250 360
Icelandic 660 260 400 420 185 235
Norwegian 3,675 1,775 1,900 2,780 1,390 1,395
Swedish 5,280 2,490 2,790 1,920 880 1,040
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 515 275 245 690 380 310
Eastern European origins 40,220 20,030 20,190 16,140 8,015 8,120
Bulgarian 205 95 105 175 80 100
Byelorussian 125 75 50 135 70 65
Czech 1,020 535 490 665 360 305
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 630 330 300 155 65 85
Estonian 795 460 330 255 125 125
Hungarian 2,805 1,360 1,440 1,400 725 675
Latvian 455 220 230 240 90 155
Lithuanian 845 425 425 600 270 325
Moldovan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Polish 15,635 7,860 7,775 5,905 2,900 3,005
Romanian 1,225 670 550 715 355 365
Russian 2,935 1,290 1,645 2,975 1,405 1,570
Slovak 910 470 435 355 215 140
Ukrainian 18,050 8,850 9,195 5,155 2,640 2,515
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 50 25 20 190 80 105
Southern European origins 51,130 25,365 25,770 16,775 7,980 8,795
Albanian 35 15 15 255 140 120
Bosnian 30 15 15 120 55 65
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 10
Croatian 2,430 1,230 1,195 455 200 250
Cypriot 20 10 10 25 15 10
Greek 1,645 785 860 2,430 1,240 1,190
Italian 42,075 21,045 21,035 8,190 3,940 4,245
Kosovar 0 0 0 240 115 130
Macedonian 215 135 80 100 55 50
Maltese 475 250 225 235 105 135
Montenegrin 30 15 10 15 0 10
Portuguese 1,965 1,040 920 2,335 1,105 1,235
Serbian 375 215 160 185 85 105
Sicilian 70 45 25 10 0 10
Slovenian 570 275 290 105 45 60
Spanish 2,100 805 1,295 2,685 1,175 1,510
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 715 350 365 190 95 95
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 30 10 20 65 35 25
Other European origins 1,490 805 680 3,610 1,830 1,775
Basque 20 0 20 105 40 60
Jewish 645 335 305 1,490 725 765
Roma (Gypsy) 55 30 25 60 40 15
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 20 10 10 20 15 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 740 420 320 1,965 1,015 955
Caribbean origins 2,285 1,125 1,160 3,570 1,740 1,825
Antiguan 50 15 25 80 45 35
Bahamian 30 10 20 195 90 100
Barbadian 125 50 80 400 205 200
Bermudan 40 15 20 155 85 70
Carib 0 0 0 40 30 10
Cuban 75 25 45 270 125 145
Dominican 90 45 55 120 65 60
Grenadian 25 0 20 20 10 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 110 60 50 85 25 60
Jamaican 1,195 620 575 1,295 640 655
Kittitian/Nevisian 0 0 0 35 15 20
Martinican 0 0 0 10 0 10
Montserratan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 65 30 35 50 15 35
St. Lucian 50 30 20 60 20 40
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 240 130 115 250 145 110
Vincentian/Grenadinian 30 15 15 30 20 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 170 95 70 460 240 215
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 70 30 40 275 135 145
Latin, Central and South American origins 1,665 785 880 2,060 1,045 1,015
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 75 35 45 145 75 70
Arawak 10 10 10 0 0 0
Argentinian 65 35 30 50 30 20
Belizean 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bolivian 15 10 10 35 20 20
Brazilian 75 45 25 215 115 100
Chilean 70 30 40 85 50 30
Colombian 135 75 60 235 125 110
Costa Rican 10 10 0 25 0 20
Ecuadorian 45 25 25 25 15 10
Guatemalan 50 25 20 55 35 15
Guyanese 170 75 90 270 125 145
Hispanic 40 15 20 55 30 25
Honduran 15 15 10 30 25 10
Maya 30 15 15 60 35 25
Mexican 545 235 310 465 230 240
Nicaraguan 0 0 10 35 10 25
Panamanian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Paraguayan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peruvian 170 80 90 140 65 80
Salvadorean 85 50 35 80 55 30
Uruguayan 25 10 15 15 0 15
Venezuelan 20 0 20 55 40 20
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 45 10 35 150 80 70
African origins 2,985 1,500 1,480 12,510 6,005 6,505
Central and West African origins 690 395 295 1,080 565 515
Akan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Angolan 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ashanti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 0 0 0 0 10 0
Cameroonian 50 25 20 25 15 10
Chadian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Congolese 155 90 65 165 85 80
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 10 0
Gambian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Ghanaian 95 65 30 145 80 60
Guinean 0 0 0 25 15 10
Ibo 0 10 0 90 50 40
Ivorian 50 30 20 10 10 0
Liberian 0 0 0 20 10 10
Malian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Malinké 0 0 0 15 10 0
Nigerian 230 115 115 360 185 170
Peulh 0 0 0 10 10 0
Senegalese 0 0 0 10 10 0
Sierra Leonean 10 10 10 40 30 10
Togolese 0 0 0 65 35 35
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 35 20 20 65 20 40
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 35 25 15 110 65 50
North African origins 485 240 250 1,715 900 815
Algerian 100 50 45 30 25 0
Berber 20 10 10 55 35 20
Coptic 10 10 10 25 10 20
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 145 80 70 1,175 630 545
Libyan 10 0 0 185 95 95
Maure 0 0 0 0 10 0
Moroccan 45 25 25 115 55 60
Sudanese 40 20 20 115 45 70
Tunisian 70 25 45 40 20 20
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 55 25 25 45 25 20
Southern and East African origins 550 285 265 1,580 775 810
Afrikaner 0 0 0 25 10 20
Amhara 0 0 0 10 10 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 0 0 0 0 10 0
Burundian 30 15 15 10 0 0
Djiboutian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 15 0 10 145 75 70
Ethiopian 15 0 10 250 105 145
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 60 25 30 145 85 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 15 0 20
Mauritian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 30 15 15
Rwandan 15 10 0 95 50 50
Seychellois 10 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 50 30 20 165 75 90
South African 225 100 120 400 180 215
Tanzanian 0 0 10 50 35 15
Tigrian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ugandan 10 10 0 60 20 35
Zambian 10 0 0 75 30 45
Zimbabwean 50 25 25 80 55 30
Zulu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 110 70 40 115 65 50
Other African origins 1,325 620 710 8,315 3,875 4,445
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 225 85 140 1,460 670 790
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 1,120 535 580 6,940 3,240 3,700
Asian origins 10,975 5,410 5,565 33,575 17,045 16,530
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 2,460 1,320 1,140 13,800 7,140 6,655
Afghan 65 25 40 230 75 155
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 395 255 140 1,385 725 660
Armenian 80 45 35 215 125 90
Assyrian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 15 10 10 20 15 0
Georgian 0 10 0 20 10 10
Hazara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian 245 130 115 1,200 680 515
Iraqi 30 20 0 585 265 325
Israeli 40 30 10 220 115 100
Jordanian 25 10 20 255 140 110
Kazakh 10 10 10 35 20 15
Kurd 40 30 15 225 110 115
Kuwaiti 0 0 0 205 105 100
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 885 415 470 5,205 2,620 2,590
Palestinian 85 30 50 925 500 425
Pashtun 30 20 10 10 10 0
Saudi Arabian 115 80 35 675 440 235
Syrian 240 140 95 1,660 805 850
Tajik 15 0 15 20 10 10
Tatar 0 0 0 35 10 25
Turk 165 90 75 565 270 295
Turkmen 0 0 0 10 0 0
Uighur 0 0 0 10 10 10
Uzbek 0 0 0 90 60 30
Yemeni 10 0 0 205 105 100
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 90 55 40 765 405 365
South Asian origins 3,320 1,690 1,625 6,880 3,885 3,005
Bangladeshi 85 50 35 210 120 85
Bengali 45 25 20 55 30 15
Bhutanese 0 0 0 210 85 120
East Indian 2,470 1,275 1,195 5,030 2,855 2,175
Goan 15 0 10 10 10 0
Gujarati 20 15 10 0 0 10
Kashmiri 0 0 0 10 0 0
Nepali 55 15 40 425 220 210
Pakistani 375 185 190 465 290 175
Punjabi 50 15 30 165 75 85
Sinhalese 10 0 0 10 0 10
Sri Lankan 185 115 75 285 140 150
Tamil 15 10 15 60 25 35
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 150 65 85 390 240 145
East and Southeast Asian origins 5,300 2,455 2,845 12,855 6,035 6,820
Burmese 10 10 10 15 0 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 60 30 30 50 15 35
Chinese 3,050 1,485 1,575 7,605 3,700 3,905
Filipino 1,060 350 715 2,680 1,195 1,485
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 85 40 40 95 45 50
Japanese 330 155 175 600 245 355
Karen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 320 175 150 1,280 540 740
Laotian 15 10 10 10 0 10
Malaysian 35 10 25 50 20 30
Mongolian 20 10 10 30 10 20
Singaporean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Taiwanese 20 10 20 180 85 90
Thai 40 15 20 170 60 110
Tibetan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Vietnamese 495 255 240 585 260 320
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 0 0 0 50 35 15
Other Asian origins 40 20 15 295 140 155
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 40 20 15 295 140 155
Oceania origins 525 265 260 550 270 285
Australian 425 215 215 285 140 150
New Zealander 55 25 25 190 110 80
Pacific Islands origins 55 25 25 85 35 55
Fijian 15 10 0 10 10 0
Hawaiian 15 10 15 10 0 15
Maori 10 10 0 35 15 25
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 10 10 10 15 10 10
Samoan 0 0 0 0 0 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 10 0 10 10 0 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Owner 167,425 ... ... 104,250 ... ...
Renter 70,095 ... ... 69,180 ... ...
Band housing 1,780 ... ... 30 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Condominium 5,200 ... ... 10,415 ... ...
Not condominium 234,105 ... ... 163,045 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
No bedrooms 650 ... ... 880 ... ...
1 bedroom 26,680 ... ... 25,150 ... ...
2 bedrooms 58,940 ... ... 45,370 ... ...
3 bedrooms 97,000 ... ... 62,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 56,030 ... ... 39,110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 54,715 ... ... 46,250 ... ...
5 rooms 39,305 ... ... 25,385 ... ...
6 rooms 40,995 ... ... 24,840 ... ...
7 rooms 34,915 ... ... 22,375 ... ...
8 or more rooms 69,370 ... ... 54,610 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 239,300 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 238,005 ... ... 172,115 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,295 ... ... 1,350 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 239,300 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Suitable 233,430 ... ... 167,470 ... ...
Not suitable 5,865 ... ... 5,990 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1960 or before 78,115 ... ... 35,105 ... ...
1961 to 1980 86,145 ... ... 49,470 ... ...
1981 to 1990 30,950 ... ... 27,070 ... ...
1991 to 2000 21,705 ... ... 24,820 ... ...
2001 to 2005 6,765 ... ... 13,190 ... ...
2006 to 2010 8,415 ... ... 12,695 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 7,215 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 216,995 ... ... 161,990 ... ...
Major repairs needed 22,305 ... ... 11,470 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 239,300 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
1 household maintainer 148,955 ... ... 98,520 ... ...
2 household maintainers 87,385 ... ... 70,355 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 2,960 ... ... 4,585 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 239,300 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
15 to 24 years 7,615 ... ... 9,080 ... ...
25 to 34 years 29,050 ... ... 27,935 ... ...
35 to 44 years 33,335 ... ... 28,940 ... ...
45 to 54 years 45,820 ... ... 34,535 ... ...
55 to 64 years 51,655 ... ... 33,710 ... ...
65 to 74 years 40,325 ... ... 23,385 ... ...
75 to 84 years 23,440 ... ... 12,040 ... ...
85 years and over 8,060 ... ... 3,835 ... ...
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 141 231,595 ... ... 172,790 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 181,015 ... ... 129,585 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 50,575 ... ... 43,205 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 45,690 ... ... 36,570 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 162,995 ... ... 104,185 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 55.4 ... ... 64.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.0 ... ... 12.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 942 ... ... 1,187 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,099 ... ... 1,268 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 219,732 ... ... 269,126 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 252,568 ... ... 307,511 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 68,835 ... ... 69,085 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 20.1 ... ... 8.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 42.7 ... ... 43.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 806 ... ... 962 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 840 ... ... 1,035 ... ...
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 146 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,215 161,965 175,250
No certificate, diploma or degree 103,430 52,975 50,460 49,440 25,160 24,280
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 122,750 58,235 64,520 85,440 43,010 42,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 232,185 113,740 118,440 202,335 93,795 108,540
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 42,255 32,560 9,705 26,270 18,000 8,270
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 20,860 14,550 6,310 14,480 8,135 6,345
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 21,400 18,005 3,395 11,790 9,865 1,925
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 118,835 51,310 67,530 69,975 29,400 40,575
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,670 2,745 3,920 7,855 3,195 4,665
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 64,420 27,125 37,290 98,230 43,195 55,035
Bachelor's degree 46,930 18,540 28,390 65,785 28,265 37,515
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,925 2,105 2,825 5,150 2,245 2,910
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,925 1,275 650 2,780 1,490 1,290
Master's degree 9,095 4,195 4,895 20,595 8,750 11,845
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,550 1,015 535 3,920 2,445 1,475
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 289,745 142,400 147,345 225,425 108,730 116,690
No certificate, diploma or degree 39,260 21,795 17,465 18,865 10,520 8,340
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 75,975 37,340 38,630 49,630 25,550 24,085
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 174,515 83,265 91,250 156,935 72,660 84,270
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 27,670 21,400 6,270 18,455 13,000 5,455
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,700 9,665 4,040 10,105 5,910 4,195
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 13,970 11,730 2,235 8,345 7,090 1,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 93,485 40,395 53,095 53,905 23,350 30,555
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 4,450 1,915 2,530 5,300 2,140 3,160
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 48,910 19,560 29,355 79,275 34,170 45,105
Bachelor's degree 35,790 13,725 22,065 53,070 22,730 30,340
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 3,615 1,425 2,195 4,060 1,650 2,405
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,480 890 590 2,295 1,115 1,180
Master's degree 6,885 2,830 4,050 17,040 7,060 9,970
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,140 685 455 2,815 1,605 1,215
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 151 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,215 161,965 175,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 226,185 111,210 114,970 134,875 68,170 66,705
Education 15,875 3,865 12,005 12,640 3,225 9,415
13. Education 15,875 3,865 12,010 12,640 3,225 9,415
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 4,640 2,230 2,410 6,785 3,190 3,590
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,045 785 265 1,315 970 345
50. Visual and performing arts 3,595 1,445 2,150 5,465 2,220 3,245
Humanities 8,120 3,175 4,940 10,725 4,105 6,620
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 640 125 515 745 230 510
23. English language and literature/letters 1,890 500 1,390 3,225 970 2,255
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,985 725 1,260 2,300 765 1,540
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 55 15 40 45 20 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 695 340 355 715 385 330
39. Theology and religious vocations 835 490 340 855 515 345
54. History 1,485 850 635 2,255 1,125 1,135
55. French language and literature/letters 535 125 405 585 105 475
Social and behavioural sciences and law 23,210 6,760 16,450 23,790 7,680 16,115
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 420 110 305 420 85 325
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,775 610 1,165 2,300 840 1,460
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,080 475 5,615 4,020 310 3,705
22. Legal professions and studies 3,730 1,280 2,450 3,605 1,200 2,405
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 480 95 385 390 100 290
42. Psychology 4,285 965 3,325 5,035 1,315 3,725
45. Social sciences 6,440 3,230 3,210 8,030 3,830 4,200
Business, management and public administration 39,460 11,725 27,735 47,175 16,450 30,730
30.16 Accounting and computer science 80 20 60 70 15 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,930 1,215 5,715 2,855 685 2,170
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 32,445 10,490 21,955 44,250 15,745 28,505
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,375 3,445 2,925 9,850 4,745 5,100
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,815 1,200 1,605 4,595 1,885 2,710
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 800 410 385 2,020 790 1,235
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 75 15 65 95 25 70
40. Physical sciences 2,140 1,540 600 2,810 1,965 845
41. Science technologies/technicians 540 275 270 325 85 240
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 5,245 3,165 2,085 9,670 6,195 3,475
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 4,070 2,685 1,385 7,775 5,300 2,470
25. Library science 410 30 380 705 100 600
27. Mathematics and statistics 690 390 300 1,060 685 375
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 75 50 20 135 100 30
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 60,035 56,975 3,065 37,885 34,940 2,950
04. Architecture and related services 790 610 185 960 620 340
14. Engineering 4,575 4,050 525 7,830 6,660 1,170
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 15,345 13,990 1,350 8,520 7,790 730
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 12,025 11,695 330 8,730 8,495 240
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 18,690 18,295 395 8,060 7,735 325
48. Precision production 8,610 8,330 280 3,780 3,640 140
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,000 4,300 1,700 2,230 1,195 1,035
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,745 1,035 710 1,030 510 520
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,255 3,265 990 1,200 680 515
Health and related fields 43,280 7,105 36,175 28,890 5,360 23,530
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,920 1,515 1,405 1,900 905 1,000
51. Health professions and related programs 39,775 5,185 34,595 26,040 3,880 22,160
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 590 415 180 950 575 375
Personal, protective and transportation services 19,910 10,985 8,920 12,650 6,705 5,945
12. Personal and culinary services 8,680 1,965 6,715 7,160 1,905 5,260
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 35 35 0 185 175 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 145 140 10 515 475 40
43. Security and protective services 5,790 3,970 1,825 2,020 1,610 415
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,255 4,880 370 2,765 2,540 225
Other 40 10 35 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 30 40 10 35
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 151 289,750 142,400 147,345 225,425 108,730 116,690
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 115,235 59,135 56,095 68,495 36,070 32,425
Education 10,475 2,330 8,145 8,765 2,100 6,665
13. Education 10,480 2,330 8,150 8,765 2,100 6,665
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 3,495 1,660 1,840 5,320 2,520 2,805
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 750 545 205 970 730 240
50. Visual and performing arts 2,745 1,115 1,635 4,355 1,785 2,565
Humanities 5,405 2,050 3,350 8,300 3,110 5,195
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 485 100 390 600 180 420
23. English language and literature/letters 1,230 295 930 2,540 770 1,765
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,435 530 905 1,825 610 1,215
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 15 30 50 15 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 365 170 195 565 290 280
39. Theology and religious vocations 515 315 200 555 330 225
54. History 1,020 575 445 1,745 830 910
55. French language and literature/letters 305 55 255 430 80 350
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,560 5,010 13,550 19,595 6,095 13,500
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 280 75 210 350 70 285
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,515 545 975 1,965 700 1,270
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,050 355 4,695 3,290 255 3,035
22. Legal professions and studies 3,150 960 2,190 3,135 925 2,210
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 415 80 335 300 70 230
42. Psychology 3,280 635 2,650 4,035 1,040 2,995
45. Social sciences 4,870 2,365 2,505 6,515 3,030 3,475
Business, management and public administration 31,105 8,795 22,305 36,275 12,865 23,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 55 10 40 65 15 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,770 975 4,795 2,330 555 1,775
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 25,285 7,810 17,475 33,880 12,295 21,580
Physical and life sciences and technologies 4,720 2,440 2,280 7,310 3,490 3,825
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,115 895 1,215 3,575 1,470 2,105
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 565 275 290 1,485 600 885
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 55 15 45 90 25 65
40. Physical sciences 1,595 1,080 515 1,965 1,355 605
41. Science technologies/technicians 390 180 205 200 35 165
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 4,350 2,610 1,735 8,505 5,570 2,935
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 3,500 2,295 1,205 7,135 4,915 2,215
25. Library science 290 20 270 485 75 405
27. Mathematics and statistics 495 255 240 775 490 290
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 40 20 115 90 25
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 43,625 41,165 2,460 28,880 26,370 2,505
04. Architecture and related services 590 435 150 735 445 290
14. Engineering 3,385 2,960 425 5,890 4,915 980
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 11,690 10,590 1,100 6,725 6,075 650
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,305 8,035 270 6,650 6,415 235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 13,630 13,330 295 6,115 5,870 245
48. Precision production 6,030 5,810 215 2,760 2,650 110
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 4,640 3,190 1,450 1,835 980 860
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,325 715 610 835 420 420
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,310 2,470 840 1,000 555 440
Health and related fields 32,565 5,455 27,115 22,215 4,285 17,930
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,285 1,170 1,115 1,510 760 755
51. Health professions and related programs 29,805 3,970 25,830 19,950 3,100 16,845
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 470 305 165 755 430 330
Personal, protective and transportation services 15,535 8,550 6,985 9,890 5,285 4,605
12. Personal and culinary services 6,520 1,430 5,095 5,630 1,575 4,055
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 40 35 0 165 160 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 70 65 10 315 285 30
43. Security and protective services 4,730 3,180 1,560 1,600 1,270 335
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,175 3,845 335 2,175 1,995 180
Other 35 10 35 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 35 0 30 40 10 35
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 157 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,210 161,965 175,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 226,180 111,210 114,975 134,875 68,170 66,705
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 232,185 113,740 118,445 202,335 93,795 108,540
Location of study inside Canada 220,780 107,660 113,115 184,280 84,675 99,605
Same as province or territory of residence 211,225 102,815 108,405 140,675 63,335 77,340
Different than province or territory of residence 9,550 4,840 4,710 43,600 21,340 22,265
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 11,405 6,085 5,325 18,060 9,125 8,935
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 4,640 2,520 2,115 3,800 2,005 1,790
Philippines 345 90 260 1,110 390 715
India 690 330 355 1,470 775 695
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 1,520 845 675 3,180 1,855 1,325
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175 50 125 810 315 495
France 95 50 45 245 145 105
Other 3,935 2,190 1,750 7,440 3,630 3,805
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 157 289,745 142,400 147,345 225,425 108,730 116,695
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 115,230 59,140 56,100 68,490 36,070 32,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 174,510 83,265 91,250 156,930 72,660 84,270
Location of study inside Canada 167,215 79,665 87,550 142,990 65,865 77,120
Same as province or territory of residence 160,560 76,285 84,280 108,650 49,100 59,555
Different than province or territory of residence 6,650 3,380 3,270 34,340 16,770 17,565
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 7,300 3,605 3,700 13,940 6,800 7,145
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,210 1,630 1,585 2,510 1,270 1,235
Philippines 275 70 210 1,030 370 655
India 595 295 300 1,170 605 565
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 610 330 275 2,045 1,175 875
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 165 50 115 660 255 400
France 60 30 35 200 115 85
Other 2,375 1,195 1,185 6,325 2,995 3,330
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 458,365 224,950 233,415 337,215 161,965 175,245
In the labour force 268,380 138,860 129,520 225,945 115,060 110,880
Employed 243,110 123,390 119,725 209,425 105,890 103,530
Unemployed 25,270 15,470 9,795 16,515 9,165 7,350
Not in the labour force 189,985 86,090 103,895 111,275 46,900 64,370
Participation rate 58.6 61.7 55.5 67.0 71.0 63.3
Employment rate 53.0 54.9 51.3 62.1 65.4 59.1
Unemployment rate 9.4 11.1 7.6 7.3 8.0 6.6
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 164 458,370 224,950 233,415 337,215 161,965 175,250
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 175,220 78,025 97,190 102,100 43,110 58,990
Worked 283,145 146,920 136,225 235,115 118,860 116,260
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 140,615 78,025 62,590 128,810 69,905 58,910
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 142,530 68,895 73,635 106,300 48,955 57,345
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.0 42.0 42.1 43.1 43.6 42.7
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 268,380 138,865 129,520 225,940 115,060 110,880
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,635 2,855 2,780 4,080 2,125 1,955
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 262,745 136,005 126,735 221,860 112,935 108,925
Employee 238,720 121,135 117,585 201,655 100,725 100,925
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 24,025 14,875 9,150 20,210 12,215 8,000
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 172 268,380 138,865 129,515 225,940 115,060 110,880
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,635 2,855 2,780 4,080 2,120 1,960
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 262,745 136,005 126,735 221,860 112,940 108,925
0 Management occupations 24,165 14,660 9,510 24,335 14,500 9,835
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 36,275 8,525 27,750 36,720 10,880 25,840
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 13,435 10,715 2,730 17,555 14,105 3,445
3 Health occupations 22,010 3,765 18,240 17,440 3,410 14,025
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 32,210 9,500 22,710 30,390 12,015 18,375
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 4,565 1,835 2,725 7,555 3,570 3,980
6 Sales and service occupations 62,760 24,665 38,095 55,170 24,350 30,815
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 47,535 44,730 2,810 26,175 24,875 1,295
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 11,455 10,515 945 2,740 2,310 430
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,320 7,100 1,220 3,785 2,915 870
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 173 268,380 138,865 129,520 225,940 115,060 110,885
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,635 2,855 2,785 4,075 2,120 1,955
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 262,745 136,005 126,740 221,865 112,940 108,925
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,875 3,640 1,240 1,445 1,070 375
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 15,540 14,065 1,475 1,115 975 140
22 Utilities 2,560 2,005 560 1,595 1,045 550
23 Construction 21,160 18,900 2,260 13,815 12,285 1,530
31-33 Manufacturing 16,635 14,000 2,635 10,005 7,310 2,690
41 Wholesale trade 6,170 4,830 1,340 7,065 5,105 1,965
44-45 Retail trade 33,390 15,270 18,120 26,560 11,990 14,570
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 12,300 9,035 3,260 10,025 7,640 2,385
51 Information and cultural industries 3,295 1,660 1,635 6,320 3,610 2,715
52 Finance and insurance 6,055 1,965 4,095 10,365 4,235 6,130
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 3,605 2,130 1,475 4,390 2,455 1,935
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 10,365 5,250 5,120 17,540 9,885 7,655
55 Management of companies and enterprises 135 95 45 230 90 140
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 10,995 6,110 4,890 11,680 6,815 4,865
61 Educational services 20,925 5,990 14,935 17,535 5,930 11,600
62 Health care and social assistance 39,395 6,160 33,235 28,990 5,410 23,580
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,900 2,490 2,410 4,835 2,495 2,345
72 Accommodation and food services 19,505 7,025 12,480 16,120 6,840 9,285
81 Other services (except public administration) 11,165 5,520 5,640 8,850 3,785 5,065
91 Public administration 19,775 9,870 9,900 23,370 13,970 9,395
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 174 243,110 123,385 119,720 209,420 105,890 103,530
Worked at home 12,445 6,115 6,330 13,585 6,565 7,010
Worked outside Canada 520 330 190 1,045 710 325
No fixed workplace address 26,945 20,325 6,620 22,220 16,365 5,855
Worked at usual place 203,200 96,615 106,585 172,585 82,250 90,340
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 203,195 96,615 106,585 172,585 82,250 90,335
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 159,560 73,710 85,850 166,460 78,615 87,840
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 27,335 13,350 13,985 155 105 50
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 15,010 8,500 6,515 4,155 2,315 1,835
Commute to a different province or territory 1,290 1,055 240 1,820 1,215 605
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 175 230,145 116,935 113,205 194,800 98,610 96,190
Car, truck, van - as a driver 186,815 97,025 89,785 137,130 73,100 64,030
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 15,820 6,895 8,925 14,265 5,220 9,045
Public transit 7,735 3,315 4,415 22,975 9,955 13,015
Walked 14,845 6,325 8,515 15,935 7,500 8,430
Bicycle 1,490 1,120 365 1,965 1,310 655
Other method 3,450 2,250 1,200 2,535 1,525 1,010
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 176 230,140 116,940 113,205 194,800 98,610 96,190
Less than 15 minutes 104,810 48,425 56,390 48,595 22,265 26,335
15 to 29 minutes 75,635 38,175 37,455 79,445 41,265 38,180
30 to 44 minutes 28,115 15,775 12,335 42,835 22,665 20,170
45 to 59 minutes 10,385 6,265 4,120 13,960 6,945 7,020
60 minutes and over 11,195 8,295 2,905 9,960 5,470 4,490
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 177 230,140 116,935 113,205 194,805 98,610 96,190
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 17,440 13,655 3,785 9,340 6,045 3,295
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 41,365 26,255 15,115 38,000 22,710 15,295
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 63,385 32,300 31,085 58,985 29,475 29,510
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 52,610 18,375 34,230 41,875 17,975 23,905
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 19,635 7,175 12,455 19,595 8,615 10,980
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 35,715 19,180 16,535 27,000 13,790 13,210
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 178 291,670 150,845 140,820 241,390 121,770 119,620
Single responses 282,955 147,105 135,850 239,880 121,140 118,740
Official languages 281,945 146,560 135,390 239,140 120,740 118,400
English 264,480 139,755 124,725 237,620 120,350 117,270
French 17,470 6,805 10,660 1,520 390 1,130
Non-official languages 1,010 545 460 740 395 340
Aboriginal languages 470 260 210 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 465 265 210 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 325 195 125 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. 325 200 125 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 140 55 80 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 135 55 75 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 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. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 535 285 250 740 400 340
Afro-Asiatic languages 0 10 0 155 110 40
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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 10 10 0 150 110 35
Amharic 0 0 0 10 0 10
Arabic 10 10 0 125 100 25
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 0 0 0 20 15 10
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 10 10 10 0 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 15 10 0 0 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 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) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 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. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 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 340 165 175 200 110 95
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10 0 0 30 15 10
Baltic languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 0 0 0 25 20 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian 0 0 0 30 20 0
Serbian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 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 270 125 140 40 20 20
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dutch 15 10 10 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 245 120 125 25 10 15
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 10 0 0 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 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 10 0 10 50 30 15
Indo-Aryan languages 10 10 10 20 20 0
Bengali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 10 10 10 0 0 0
Hindi 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 20 15 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian languages 0 0 0 30 10 15
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 0 0 0 30 15 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 55 30 25 75 35 45
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 15 10 10 0 10 0
Portuguese 25 15 10 30 10 15
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 20 15 15 40 15 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 0 0 10 25 10 15
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 0 0 0 30 10 20
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 35 20 10 30 0 25
American Sign Language 20 15 10 15 0 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 10 0 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 125 80 45 280 150 130
Chinese languages 125 80 50 280 150 130
Cantonese 75 50 25 65 35 25
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 40 20 25 205 100 100
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 10 10 0 15 15 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 0 0 10 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 20 10 15 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 0 10 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. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 8,710 3,740 4,970 1,510 630 880
English and French 8,265 3,545 4,720 915 330 585
English and non-official language 380 160 220 560 280 275
French and non-official language 10 0 10 0 0 10
English, French and non-official language 60 40 20 30 15 15
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 179 291,670 150,850 140,825 241,390 121,770 119,620
None 238,405 125,985 112,425 230,965 116,690 114,270
English 11,225 4,740 6,485 1,330 460 870
French 39,270 18,790 20,480 7,045 3,575 3,465
Non-official language 2,590 1,255 1,340 1,905 955 950
Aboriginal 1,450 625 825 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal 1,140 625 510 1,875 940 935
English and French 10 0 0 10 0 0
English and non-official language 25 15 10 0 0 0
French and non-official language 150 65 80 150 85 60
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 180 536,680 264,890 271,790 393,840 190,960 202,880
Non-movers 474,655 235,080 239,575 335,125 162,405 172,720
Movers 62,030 29,810 32,215 58,715 28,550 30,160
Non-migrants 40,250 19,045 21,205 41,640 20,275 21,365
Migrants 21,775 10,765 11,015 17,070 8,275 8,795
Internal migrants 20,720 10,240 10,475 12,075 5,790 6,285
Intraprovincial migrants 18,775 9,205 9,565 4,120 1,835 2,285
Interprovincial migrants 1,940 1,035 905 7,950 3,950 4,005
External migrants 1,060 515 545 5,000 2,490 2,505
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 514,665 253,535 261,130 377,835 182,825 195,010
Non-movers 342,995 170,525 172,470 227,440 109,710 117,730
Movers 171,670 83,015 88,655 150,395 73,115 77,285
Non-migrants 106,585 51,435 55,150 99,295 48,135 51,160
Migrants 65,085 31,580 33,510 51,100 24,980 26,125
Internal migrants 61,535 29,825 31,710 36,440 17,330 19,110
Intraprovincial migrants 55,885 26,885 28,995 12,010 5,400 6,605
Interprovincial migrants 5,650 2,935 2,715 24,435 11,920 12,505
External migrants 3,555 1,755 1,795 14,660 7,650 7,010

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. North East, [Health region, December 2017], Ontario and Halifax, CTY [Census division], Nova Scotia (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 June 5, 2024).

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