Census Profile, 2016 Census
Markham, City [Census subdivision], Ontario and Okanagan-Similkameen, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia

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Characteristic Markham, CY
Ontario
[Census subdivision]
Okanagan-Similkameen, RD
British Columbia
[Census division]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 328,966 ... ... 83,022 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 301,709 ... ... 80,742 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 9.0 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 106,131 ... ... 42,894 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 102,676 ... ... 37,673 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,549.2 ... ... 8.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 212.35 ... ... 10,411.68 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 328,965 160,185 168,780 83,025 39,835 43,185
0 to 14 years 55,390 28,570 26,815 9,565 4,875 4,700
0 to 4 years 17,085 8,715 8,370 2,840 1,420 1,420
5 to 9 years 19,085 9,905 9,180 3,300 1,665 1,635
10 to 14 years 19,220 9,950 9,270 3,430 1,785 1,645
15 to 64 years 223,655 108,230 115,420 47,675 22,835 24,840
15 to 19 years 21,095 10,910 10,185 3,845 1,920 1,930
20 to 24 years 21,455 11,225 10,230 3,145 1,615 1,525
25 to 29 years 21,170 10,705 10,460 3,235 1,625 1,615
30 to 34 years 20,385 9,840 10,550 3,705 1,795 1,915
35 to 39 years 20,345 9,305 11,035 3,680 1,810 1,870
40 to 44 years 23,535 10,785 12,745 3,940 1,865 2,080
45 to 49 years 24,860 11,650 13,210 4,510 2,140 2,375
50 to 54 years 25,980 12,400 13,580 6,110 2,805 3,305
55 to 59 years 23,510 11,235 12,270 7,645 3,535 4,105
60 to 64 years 21,325 10,175 11,150 7,855 3,730 4,125
65 years and over 49,920 23,380 26,540 25,780 12,130 13,645
65 to 69 years 18,215 8,835 9,380 7,860 3,805 4,055
70 to 74 years 11,865 5,710 6,150 6,005 2,915 3,085
75 to 79 years 8,645 4,130 4,510 4,725 2,260 2,470
80 to 84 years 5,885 2,685 3,195 3,505 1,725 1,785
85 years and over 5,320 2,020 3,300 3,680 1,435 2,245
85 to 89 years 3,395 1,370 2,025 2,265 970 1,295
90 to 94 years 1,475 505 965 1,080 370 710
95 to 99 years 390 120 270 290 85 205
100 years and over 60 15 40 45 15 35
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 16.8 17.8 15.9 11.5 12.2 10.9
15 to 64 years 68.0 67.6 68.4 57.4 57.3 57.5
65 years and over 15.2 14.6 15.7 31.1 30.5 31.6
85 years and over 1.6 1.3 2.0 4.4 3.6 5.2
Average age of the population 40.2 39.3 41.1 49.9 49.1 50.7
Median age of the population 41.1 39.8 42.1 54.8 54.2 55.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,890 ... ... 23,195 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 13,755 ... ... 950 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 28,025 ... ... 11,135 ... ...
Semi-detached house 6,515 ... ... 1,070 ... ...
Row house 13,970 ... ... 2,540 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 5,875 ... ... 1,325 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 1,655 ... ... 6,015 ... ...
Other single-attached house 10 ... ... 185 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 5 ... ... 2,390 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 102,675 ... ... 37,670 ... ...
1 person 13,790 ... ... 11,910 ... ...
2 persons 25,955 ... ... 16,550 ... ...
3 persons 21,540 ... ... 4,270 ... ...
4 persons 23,450 ... ... 3,165 ... ...
5 or more persons 17,940 ... ... 1,780 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 327,400 ... ... 80,440 ... ...
Average household size 3.2 ... ... 2.1 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 273,575 131,615 141,965 73,455 34,965 38,485
Married or living common law 170,415 84,750 85,665 44,495 22,210 22,280
Married 162,185 80,645 81,535 37,155 18,545 18,605
Living common law 8,230 4,105 4,125 7,340 3,660 3,675
Not married and not living common law 103,160 46,865 56,295 28,960 12,755 16,200
Never married 73,855 38,935 34,915 14,205 7,750 6,455
Separated 4,790 1,760 3,025 2,205 990 1,220
Divorced 12,235 4,055 8,185 6,155 2,530 3,625
Widowed 12,280 2,115 10,165 6,390 1,490 4,905
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 95,480 ... ... 25,025 ... ...
2 persons 35,780 ... ... 17,055 ... ...
3 persons 25,420 ... ... 3,915 ... ...
4 persons 26,175 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
5 or more persons 8,095 ... ... 1,100 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 95,480 ... ... 25,025 ... ...
Total couple families 82,340 ... ... 21,665 ... ...
Married couples 78,225 ... ... 17,995 ... ...
Common-law couples 4,115 ... ... 3,665 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 13,145 ... ... 3,360 ... ...
Female parent 10,700 ... ... 2,630 ... ...
Male parent 2,445 ... ... 735 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 82,335 ... ... 21,665 ... ...
Couples without children 27,935 ... ... 14,870 ... ...
Couples with children 54,400 ... ... 6,795 ... ...
1 child 21,305 ... ... 3,035 ... ...
2 children 25,220 ... ... 2,730 ... ...
3 or more children 7,880 ... ... 1,035 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 13,140 ... ... 3,360 ... ...
1 child 7,845 ... ... 2,190 ... ...
2 children 4,115 ... ... 880 ... ...
3 or more children 1,180 ... ... 290 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 32,640 13,180 19,460 16,890 7,555 9,335
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
One-census-family households 78,515 ... ... 23,745 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 20,915 ... ... 14,280 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 57,600 ... ... 9,465 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 8,165 ... ... 620 ... ...
Non-census-family households 16,000 ... ... 13,305 ... ...
One-person households 13,790 ... ... 11,910 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 2,210 ... ... 1,400 ... ...
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 15 327,785 159,850 167,930 81,675 39,355 42,315
English only 275,720 137,435 138,280 76,020 36,865 39,160
French only 125 50 70 40 25 15
English and French 19,155 8,335 10,820 4,960 2,200 2,765
Neither English nor French 32,795 14,035 18,760 650 265 375
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 16 327,790 159,850 167,935 81,670 39,355 42,315
English 290,225 143,645 146,580 79,485 38,330 41,155
French 2,180 1,000 1,180 1,415 690 720
English and French 2,995 1,360 1,635 140 70 70
Neither English nor French 32,385 13,855 18,540 635 260 370
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 3,675 1,675 2,000 1,485 730 755
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.8 1.9 1.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 327,785 159,850 167,935 81,675 39,355 42,315
Single responses 313,580 152,945 160,630 80,895 39,000 41,895
Official languages 116,085 58,910 57,170 71,145 34,420 36,725
English 114,200 58,060 56,140 69,605 33,685 35,915
French 1,880 845 1,035 1,545 735 810
Non-official languages 197,500 94,035 103,460 9,750 4,580 5,165
Aboriginal languages 5 0 5 140 60 80
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 15 5 10
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 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 5 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 5 5 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 5 0 5
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) 5 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 5
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 5 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 5 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 5 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 0 110 50 65
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 105 45 60
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 5
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 5 0
Stoney 0 0 0 5 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 197,490 94,035 103,455 9,610 4,520 5,085
Afro-Asiatic languages 3,350 1,645 1,705 100 55 50
Berber languages 5 5 0 5 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 140 60 75 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 10 5 0 0 0 0
Somali 130 55 75 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 3,210 1,580 1,625 100 50 45
Amharic 55 25 30 0 5 5
Arabic 2,720 1,345 1,370 70 40 30
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 15 10 5 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 40 20 25 0 0 0
Hebrew 305 145 160 20 10 10
Maltese 45 20 25 10 5 5
Tigrigna 20 10 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,170 525 640 95 40 55
Khmer (Cambodian) 45 20 25 10 5 10
Vietnamese 1,125 510 615 90 35 55
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 5,515 2,170 3,345 360 110 245
Bikol 15 10 5 0 0 0
Cebuano 150 50 100 10 0 10
Fijian 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 70 25 45 5 0 0
Ilocano 215 80 135 10 5 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 335 155 185 10 5 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 40 15 25 0 0 0
Pangasinan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4,640 1,815 2,825 310 100 210
Waray-Waray 10 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 5 0 5
Creole languages 215 115 100 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 165 80 85 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 15,620 7,510 8,115 20 15 10
Kannada 85 45 40 0 0 0
Malayalam 575 285 290 10 5 5
Tamil 14,625 7,015 7,610 10 5 5
Telugu 330 160 175 10 0 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 44,775 21,825 22,950 8,105 3,905 4,205
Albanian 100 50 45 25 15 10
Armenian 1,355 675 680 5 0 5
Balto-Slavic languages 5,030 2,340 2,685 1,020 435 590
Baltic languages 110 50 65 10 5 5
Latvian 60 25 40 0 0 0
Lithuanian 50 20 30 5 5 5
Slavic languages 4,915 2,290 2,620 1,015 430 585
Belarusan 10 5 5 0 0 5
Bosnian 25 10 15 0 0 0
Bulgarian 155 75 85 10 5 5
Croatian 100 45 55 110 50 60
Czech 80 40 40 135 60 75
Macedonian 1,185 580 605 5 0 5
Polish 605 270 330 165 60 105
Russian 1,995 880 1,115 160 65 95
Serbian 340 185 160 35 20 20
Serbo-Croatian 30 15 15 5 5 0
Slovak 80 35 45 60 20 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 65 35 35 40 10 30
Ukrainian 230 110 120 270 120 150
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 15 10 10
Celtic languages 15 5 5 20 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 5 0 0 10 5 5
Welsh 10 0 0 5 5 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 1,455 695 760 3,040 1,445 1,595
Afrikaans 35 15 20 100 45 50
Danish 50 35 15 125 60 70
Dutch 245 120 125 590 290 300
Frisian 5 0 0 10 5 5
German 930 435 495 2,090 990 1,100
Icelandic 0 0 0 5 0 0
Norwegian 10 5 5 35 20 20
Swedish 35 20 15 75 30 40
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 0 5 15 5 10
Yiddish 145 65 80 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 5 0
Greek 2,455 1,210 1,240 75 45 30
Indo-Iranian languages 26,935 13,240 13,695 2,440 1,225 1,210
Indo-Aryan languages 19,155 9,370 9,785 2,380 1,195 1,190
Bengali 655 330 325 10 5 5
Gujarati 4,510 2,185 2,325 10 5 0
Hindi 2,415 1,175 1,245 70 35 30
Kashmiri 15 5 10 0 0 0
Konkani 95 35 55 5 0 0
Marathi 230 110 120 0 0 0
Nepali 50 20 25 10 5 0
Oriya (Odia) 15 5 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,780 1,860 1,915 2,265 1,130 1,130
Sindhi 655 310 345 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 360 160 200 10 5 5
Urdu 6,380 3,170 3,210 10 5 5
Iranian languages 7,695 3,825 3,870 60 35 25
Kurdish 85 45 40 0 0 0
Pashto 330 160 175 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 7,285 3,620 3,660 60 35 25
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 85 45 40 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 7,430 3,600 3,830 1,485 730 755
Catalan 10 0 10 0 0 0
Italian 3,690 1,800 1,885 325 175 145
Portuguese 695 330 365 780 375 405
Romanian 945 470 475 35 15 15
Spanish 2,085 990 1,090 345 160 190
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 5 0
Japanese 435 160 270 105 35 70
Kartvelian languages 40 25 15 0 0 0
Georgian 40 25 15 0 0 0
Korean 3,230 1,520 1,715 115 50 60
Mongolic languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 295 135 165 15 5 10
Akan (Twi) 70 25 35 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 10 10 5 0 0 0
Ewe 0 5 0 0 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Ga 5 5 0 0 0 5
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 35 15 20 0 0 0
Lingala 5 5 5 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 10 0 5 0 0 0
Shona 10 0 10 0 0 0
Swahili 75 35 45 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 15 15 5 0 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 5 0 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 10 0 5 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 55 30 25 20 15 10
American Sign Language 5 5 0 5 5 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 45 25 25 20 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 121,410 57,720 63,690 260 115 150
Chinese languages 121,315 57,670 63,645 255 110 145
Cantonese 72,620 34,645 37,975 140 60 80
Hakka 2,235 1,045 1,190 0 0 5
Mandarin 41,790 19,825 21,970 70 30 40
Min Dong 225 100 120 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,000 950 1,050 10 5 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 940 410 530 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,480 685 800 35 15 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 100 45 50 5 0 5
Burmese 85 40 40 0 5 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 160 60 95 35 5 30
Lao 80 40 40 5 0 0
Thai 70 20 50 35 5 30
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 485 260 230 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 95 50 45 0 0 0
Turkish 360 195 170 10 0 5
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 5 0 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 705 325 380 360 165 190
Estonian 80 35 45 10 0 5
Finnish 105 45 65 80 30 50
Hungarian 515 245 270 270 135 135
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 5 0
Multiple responses 14,210 6,910 7,300 780 355 425
English and French 590 260 325 175 90 85
English and non-official language 12,985 6,335 6,650 575 255 315
French and non-official language 245 125 115 15 10 5
English, French and non-official language 395 180 210 15 5 10
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 19 327,785 159,855 167,935 81,670 39,355 42,320
Single responses 291,540 142,190 149,355 80,195 38,685 41,510
Official languages 156,995 78,245 78,745 76,520 36,925 39,595
English 156,215 77,900 78,315 76,095 36,725 39,375
French 785 350 430 425 205 220
Non-official languages 134,545 63,940 70,605 3,680 1,760 1,915
Aboriginal languages 5 0 5 60 30 30
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 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 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 5 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 60 30 30
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 60 30 30
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 5 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 134,540 63,935 70,605 3,610 1,725 1,890
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,445 670 775 50 20 20
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 60 25 35 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 5 5 0 0 0 0
Somali 55 20 35 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 1,375 640 730 45 25 20
Amharic 25 10 15 0 0 0
Arabic 1,200 560 640 35 20 20
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 5 5 0 0 0
Harari 15 10 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 110 50 55 5 5 5
Maltese 5 0 5 0 0 5
Tigrigna 10 10 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 430 210 225 55 20 30
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 415 200 215 55 25 30
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 2,035 875 1,160 140 65 70
Bikol 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cebuano 50 15 35 10 0 5
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 25 10 15 5 0 5
Ilocano 45 15 30 5 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 100 55 50 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,800 775 1,030 120 60 60
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 125 65 60 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 95 50 45 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 10,225 4,815 5,410 10 10 5
Kannada 40 15 25 0 0 0
Malayalam 250 130 125 0 5 0
Tamil 9,780 4,595 5,190 5 0 0
Telugu 150 80 75 5 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 22,550 10,790 11,765 3,025 1,460 1,560
Albanian 40 20 20 15 10 5
Armenian 760 385 375 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 2,325 1,100 1,225 170 80 95
Baltic languages 30 10 15 0 0 0
Latvian 15 5 5 0 0 0
Lithuanian 10 0 5 0 0 0
Slavic languages 2,295 1,090 1,210 170 75 90
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 5 5 5 0 0 0
Bulgarian 45 20 25 0 0 0
Croatian 25 15 10 15 5 10
Czech 15 5 10 40 20 15
Macedonian 445 205 235 5 0 0
Polish 225 110 115 40 20 20
Russian 1,310 605 700 25 10 15
Serbian 150 80 65 15 5 10
Serbo-Croatian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Slovak 10 5 5 15 5 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 10 5 10 5 0 5
Ukrainian 55 30 25 10 10 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Celtic languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 5 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 135 60 70 465 215 250
Afrikaans 10 5 5 65 30 35
Danish 0 0 0 5 0 5
Dutch 15 10 10 65 25 40
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 100 45 50 315 150 165
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 10 5 5 20 10 15
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 845 405 440 15 5 10
Indo-Iranian languages 15,580 7,500 8,085 1,875 930 945
Indo-Aryan languages 10,160 4,860 5,300 1,850 920 935
Bengali 360 170 190 5 0 5
Gujarati 2,455 1,155 1,300 0 0 0
Hindi 1,110 530 580 35 15 15
Kashmiri 10 0 5 0 0 0
Konkani 15 10 5 0 0 0
Marathi 100 50 55 0 0 0
Nepali 25 10 15 0 5 5
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,180 1,030 1,145 1,795 895 900
Sindhi 240 110 130 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 120 55 65 5 5 5
Urdu 3,540 1,735 1,805 10 5 5
Iranian languages 5,385 2,625 2,765 25 10 10
Kurdish 45 25 25 0 0 0
Pashto 190 80 105 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 5,150 2,515 2,635 25 10 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 2,865 1,315 1,545 480 220 255
Catalan 5 0 5 0 0 0
Italian 1,095 465 625 50 20 30
Portuguese 210 100 110 290 120 165
Romanian 475 235 240 5 5 5
Spanish 1,080 515 565 140 75 65
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 215 95 125 45 20 20
Kartvelian languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Georgian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Korean 2,255 1,070 1,180 70 35 40
Mongolic languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 5 5 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 75 30 40 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 25 10 15 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 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 5 5 0 0 0
Lingala 5 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Shona 5 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 25 10 15 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages 75 40 40 15 10 10
American Sign Language 10 5 5 5 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 70 35 35 10 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 94,600 45,035 49,560 120 60 65
Chinese languages 94,560 45,020 49,540 125 55 70
Cantonese 56,750 26,825 29,935 65 30 35
Hakka 985 460 530 0 0 0
Mandarin 34,390 16,605 17,785 40 20 25
Min Dong 70 30 45 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 780 370 410 0 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 590 280 310 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 975 450 520 15 5 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 40 20 25 0 0 0
Burmese 35 15 20 0 0 0
Karenic languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 5 5 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 50 30 25 20 5 20
Lao 30 15 10 0 0 0
Thai 20 10 10 20 5 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 235 110 125 5 0 0
Azerbaijani 40 20 20 0 0 0
Turkish 185 85 100 10 5 5
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Uralic languages 190 85 110 55 25 35
Estonian 20 10 15 0 0 0
Finnish 25 10 10 15 5 10
Hungarian 140 60 80 45 20 25
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 36,250 17,670 18,580 1,475 670 810
English and French 515 245 270 95 45 50
English and non-official language 35,025 17,110 17,915 1,370 620 750
French and non-official language 105 45 55 5 0 0
English, French and non-official language 605 260 345 15 5 5
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 20 327,785 159,855 167,935 81,670 39,355 42,315
None 226,840 110,935 115,900 76,680 37,050 39,630
English 49,760 24,470 25,290 1,610 785 830
French 1,780 765 1,025 685 315 370
Non-official language 47,665 22,910 24,755 2,630 1,185 1,450
Aboriginal 0 0 0 215 95 120
Non-Aboriginal 47,665 22,910 24,755 2,415 1,090 1,325
English and French 240 100 135 10 5 5
English and non-official language 1,065 500 570 20 5 10
French and non-official language 425 175 255 30 10 20
English, French and non-official language 10 5 10 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 272,050 131,175 140,875 70,910 33,930 36,980
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 256,900 123,675 133,220 69,465 33,295 36,170
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 28,106 32,260 25,270 29,914 36,235 25,575
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 256,950 123,695 133,255 69,540 33,340 36,195
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 26,319 29,765 23,880 27,306 32,135 24,046
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 228,160 112,345 115,815 62,230 30,205 32,025
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,089 34,305 24,966 25,051 31,544 20,265
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 188,000 83,415 104,585 53,430 24,090 29,330
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 1,660 866 2,955 10,165 11,210 9,354
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 186,150 94,580 91,565 46,540 23,315 23,220
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,242 36,654 28,804 23,958 28,944 20,541
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 272,050 131,175 140,880 70,910 33,855 37,060
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 256,980 123,805 133,170 69,540 33,230 36,310
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,184 52,683 38,212 40,597 48,679 33,200
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 257,045 123,825 133,220 69,615 33,275 36,340
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,126 42,271 32,343 34,648 40,508 29,283
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 228,145 112,575 115,570 62,325 30,235 32,090
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,235 54,366 38,314 37,019 45,392 29,131
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 188,515 83,900 104,615 53,430 24,105 29,325
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,639 4,792 6,318 9,652 10,169 9,227
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 186,150 94,770 91,380 46,540 23,200 23,335
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,769 55,188 40,075 34,333 40,914 27,789
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 272,050 131,170 140,875 70,910 33,855 37,055
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 87,215 48,410 38,805 16,450 9,020 7,435
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 56,396 61,298 51,488 47,885 54,266 42,627
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 70,305 78,024 60,676 55,751 62,511 47,555
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 90.9 93.9 87.0 81.6 84.9 77.2
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 76.6 79.9 72.3 57.8 60.7 53.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 9.1 6.1 13.0 18.4 15.1 22.8
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 272,055 131,170 140,880 70,910 33,930 36,980
Without total income 15,150 7,495 7,655 1,445 635 805
With total income 256,900 123,675 133,225 69,470 33,295 36,170
Percentage with total income 94.4 94.3 94.6 98.0 98.1 97.8
Under $10,000 (including loss) 52,490 23,470 29,020 8,710 3,570 5,135
$10,000 to $19,999 50,090 22,160 27,930 14,250 5,530 8,720
$20,000 to $29,999 30,745 13,610 17,135 11,860 4,920 6,935
$30,000 to $39,999 23,400 10,490 12,910 9,240 4,130 5,115
$40,000 to $49,999 20,120 9,220 10,900 7,220 3,640 3,585
$50,000 to $59,999 15,895 7,625 8,270 5,125 2,800 2,325
$60,000 to $69,999 13,075 6,535 6,545 3,635 2,255 1,380
$70,000 to $79,999 10,350 5,460 4,890 2,530 1,615 915
$80,000 to $89,999 8,590 4,780 3,815 1,870 1,200 665
$90,000 to $99,999 7,780 4,225 3,550 1,335 860 480
$100,000 and over 24,350 16,095 8,260 3,675 2,765 915
$100,000 to $149,999 16,075 10,120 5,950 2,560 1,905 655
$150,000 and over 8,280 5,970 2,305 1,115 860 260
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 272,050 131,170 140,880 70,910 33,930 36,980
Without after-tax income 15,105 7,480 7,620 1,370 585 785
With after-tax income 256,950 123,695 133,255 69,540 33,345 36,195
Percentage with after-tax income 94.4 94.3 94.6 98.1 98.3 97.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 53,325 23,740 29,590 9,280 3,820 5,465
$10,000 to $19,999 51,825 23,035 28,795 14,970 5,995 8,975
$20,000 to $29,999 34,645 15,360 19,285 13,855 5,820 8,035
$30,000 to $39,999 27,430 12,445 14,985 10,340 4,865 5,475
$40,000 to $49,999 22,785 10,735 12,055 7,305 3,825 3,480
$50,000 to $59,999 17,615 8,805 8,815 4,750 2,885 1,870
$60,000 to $69,999 13,370 7,200 6,170 3,100 1,965 1,135
$70,000 to $79,999 11,175 6,215 4,960 2,155 1,415 740
$80,000 and over 24,770 16,165 8,605 3,780 2,755 1,025
$80,000 to $89,999 7,845 4,600 3,250 1,225 840 380
$90,000 to $99,999 4,885 3,125 1,760 765 580 185
$100,000 and over 12,040 8,445 3,595 1,795 1,335 460
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 272,050 131,170 140,880 70,910 33,925 36,980
Without employment income 85,900 36,590 49,310 24,375 10,610 13,760
With employment income 186,145 94,580 91,565 46,535 23,320 23,220
Percentage with employment income 68.4 72.1 65.0 65.6 68.7 62.8
Under $5,000 (including loss) 23,715 10,975 12,740 10,605 5,100 5,500
$5,000 to $9,999 16,830 7,730 9,100 4,020 1,790 2,230
$10,000 to $19,999 27,765 13,580 14,185 6,475 2,765 3,710
$20,000 to $29,999 20,355 9,430 10,930 5,360 2,225 3,140
$30,000 to $39,999 17,300 8,170 9,135 4,660 2,060 2,600
$40,000 to $49,999 15,150 7,135 8,015 3,930 1,850 2,075
$50,000 to $59,999 12,415 6,135 6,275 2,880 1,575 1,305
$60,000 to $69,999 10,380 5,340 5,045 2,240 1,415 830
$70,000 to $79,999 8,420 4,615 3,805 1,690 1,055 635
$80,000 and over 33,825 21,480 12,345 4,680 3,480 1,195
$80,000 to $89,999 7,205 4,095 3,110 1,280 835 440
$90,000 to $99,999 6,910 3,765 3,145 940 660 285
$100,000 and over 19,705 13,615 6,085 2,460 1,990 470
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 89,028 ... ... 57,069 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 78,472 ... ... 51,289 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 13,785 ... ... 11,910 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,480 ... ... 28,900 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,896 ... ... 26,740 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 88,890 ... ... 25,760 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 98,526 ... ... 74,113 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 86,768 ... ... 65,862 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 113,087 ... ... 74,937 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 92,943 ... ... 64,026 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 13,735 ... ... 11,930 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 55,714 ... ... 37,721 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,957 ... ... 32,884 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 88,940 ... ... 25,740 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 121,946 ... ... 92,185 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 100,353 ... ... 78,459 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,120 ... ... 480 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,270 ... ... 435 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 1,760 ... ... 1,210 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 2,505 ... ... 2,085 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 2,615 ... ... 2,245 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 3,400 ... ... 1,870 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 3,465 ... ... 2,270 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 3,395 ... ... 2,130 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 3,400 ... ... 1,945 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 3,400 ... ... 1,775 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 6,375 ... ... 3,290 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 6,370 ... ... 2,890 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 6,075 ... ... 2,570 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 5,745 ... ... 2,085 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 5,545 ... ... 1,845 ... ...
$100,000 and over 45,225 ... ... 8,555 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 11,700 ... ... 3,385 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 9,190 ... ... 1,950 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 11,950 ... ... 1,895 ... ...
$200,000 and over 12,385 ... ... 1,325 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,280 ... ... 550 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,295 ... ... 445 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 1,780 ... ... 1,215 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 2,615 ... ... 2,145 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 2,805 ... ... 2,595 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 3,660 ... ... 2,205 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 3,820 ... ... 2,635 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 3,850 ... ... 2,355 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 4,010 ... ... 2,200 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 3,850 ... ... 1,980 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 7,830 ... ... 3,680 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 7,400 ... ... 3,235 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 7,295 ... ... 2,645 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 6,755 ... ... 2,065 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 6,220 ... ... 1,820 ... ...
$100,000 and over 37,220 ... ... 5,900 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 12,615 ... ... 2,765 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 9,070 ... ... 1,435 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,535 ... ... 1,700 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 88,385 ... ... 24,730 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 96,829 ... ... 73,929 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 85,237 ... ... 65,668 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 20,330 ... ... 14,040 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 80,300 ... ... 68,394 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,709 ... ... 60,961 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 54,185 ... ... 6,855 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 113,041 ... ... 104,930 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 98,576 ... ... 91,003 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.2 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 10,820 ... ... 3,130 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 58,457 ... ... 44,752 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,610 ... ... 42,035 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 88,420 ... ... 24,730 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 120,626 ... ... 92,254 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 99,131 ... ... 78,354 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 20,170 ... ... 14,100 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 108,720 ... ... 81,697 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,435 ... ... 69,818 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 54,210 ... ... 6,840 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 135,335 ... ... 131,091 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 111,564 ... ... 109,291 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 10,895 ... ... 3,115 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 72,895 ... ... 53,157 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,607 ... ... 47,461 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 21,355 9,685 11,670 15,290 6,900 8,390
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,195 28,971 29,376 27,204 28,237 26,726
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 27,128 26,798 27,374 25,494 26,014 25,116
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 21,295 9,575 11,715 15,265 6,775 8,495
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 44,434 44,840 44,102 35,488 37,648 33,765
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 36,556 36,493 36,607 31,078 32,401 30,023
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 327,405 159,720 167,680 80,440 38,775 41,665
In the bottom half of the distribution 152,560 73,530 79,030 45,730 21,275 24,450
In the bottom decile 34,660 16,780 17,880 8,610 4,075 4,535
In the second decile 32,995 15,790 17,205 10,415 4,585 5,825
In the third decile 29,355 14,155 15,200 9,285 4,260 5,030
In the fourth decile 27,470 13,345 14,130 8,695 4,170 4,525
In the fifth decile 28,075 13,470 14,605 8,725 4,185 4,540
In the top half of the distribution 174,840 86,190 88,650 34,715 17,500 17,210
In the sixth decile 28,335 13,755 14,580 8,495 4,180 4,320
In the seventh decile 30,570 14,920 15,650 7,445 3,690 3,755
In the eighth decile 33,575 16,420 17,155 6,950 3,530 3,420
In the ninth decile 39,180 19,415 19,765 6,300 3,240 3,060
In the top decile 43,185 21,680 21,500 5,525 2,865 2,655
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 43 327,400 159,725 167,675 77,590 37,395 40,195
0 to 17 years 67,965 35,075 32,890 11,380 5,755 5,630
0 to 5 years 20,640 10,575 10,060 3,310 1,660 1,650
18 to 64 years 210,855 101,625 109,230 43,310 20,660 22,650
65 years and over 48,580 23,020 25,565 22,895 10,980 11,915
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 49,485 23,805 25,685 12,720 5,700 7,025
0 to 17 years 12,255 6,340 5,920 2,285 1,160 1,130
0 to 5 years 3,880 2,005 1,880 695 330 360
18 to 64 years 30,980 14,575 16,400 6,700 3,020 3,680
65 years and over 6,245 2,885 3,360 3,735 1,520 2,215
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 15.1 14.9 15.3 16.4 15.2 17.5
0 to 17 years (%) 18.0 18.1 18.0 20.1 20.2 20.1
0 to 5 years (%) 18.8 19.0 18.7 21.0 19.9 21.8
18 to 64 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.0 15.5 14.6 16.2
65 years and over (%) 12.9 12.5 13.1 16.3 13.8 18.6
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 40,080 19,355 20,730 5,320 2,605 2,710
0 to 17 years 9,790 5,060 4,725 960 470 495
0 to 5 years 3,105 1,615 1,490 285 135 155
18 to 64 years 26,570 12,645 13,925 3,900 1,955 1,945
65 years and over 3,725 1,650 2,075 460 190 270
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 12.2 12.1 12.4 6.9 7.0 6.7
0 to 17 years (%) 14.4 14.4 14.4 8.4 8.2 8.8
0 to 5 years (%) 15.0 15.3 14.8 8.6 8.1 9.4
18 to 64 years (%) 12.6 12.4 12.7 9.0 9.5 8.6
65 years and over (%) 7.7 7.2 8.1 2.0 1.7 2.3
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 44 327,400 159,725 167,680 80,440 38,775 41,665
Official languages 294,680 146,005 148,675 79,810 38,545 41,260
English 294,505 145,935 148,575 79,770 38,520 41,255
French 19,190 8,405 10,785 4,935 2,195 2,745
Non-official languages 233,815 111,840 121,975 11,930 5,405 6,525
Aboriginal languages 10 10 10 470 210 265
Algonquian languages 10 0 0 30 0 25
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 25 10 25
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 10 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. 0 0 0 15 0 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 10 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 10 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 10 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 0 425 195 235
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 10
Okanagan 0 0 0 420 195 225
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 10 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 233,810 111,835 121,975 11,465 5,200 6,265
Afro-Asiatic languages 5,355 2,565 2,790 65 35 30
Berber languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 130 65 70 10 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 0 0 0 0
Somali 120 55 60 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 5,220 2,500 2,725 60 25 35
Amharic 145 75 70 0 0 0
Arabic 3,920 1,885 2,035 55 25 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 30 15 15 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 50 30 30 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,060 510 550 0 0 0
Maltese 50 15 35 10 0 0
Tigrigna 40 10 25 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,980 820 1,160 100 55 45
Khmer (Cambodian) 30 10 20 10 0 10
Vietnamese 1,950 815 1,135 90 50 45
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 7,190 2,765 4,420 460 115 345
Bikol 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cebuano 165 65 100 15 0 15
Fijian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 35 15 15 15 0 10
Ilocano 265 100 170 0 0 0
Malagasy 10 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 480 230 255 50 30 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 75 35 40 0 0 0
Pangasinan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,565 2,475 4,090 390 85 305
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 15 10 10
Creole languages 690 335 350 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 25 10 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 415 205 210 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 255 125 130 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 20,465 10,035 10,430 30 20 10
Kannada 140 60 75 0 10 0
Malayalam 780 385 390 10 10 10
Tamil 19,190 9,415 9,770 10 10 0
Telugu 575 280 300 10 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 59,705 29,225 30,475 9,775 4,550 5,225
Albanian 120 65 60 35 20 20
Armenian 1,585 780 810 0 0 10
Balto-Slavic languages 5,860 2,705 3,155 1,025 450 575
Baltic languages 110 45 65 0 0 10
Latvian 45 20 25 10 0 10
Lithuanian 65 25 40 0 0 0
Slavic languages 5,790 2,680 3,110 1,020 450 565
Belarusan 20 10 15 10 0 0
Bosnian 70 30 40 0 0 10
Bulgarian 190 90 100 10 0 10
Croatian 190 90 105 110 65 50
Czech 90 35 55 145 65 75
Macedonian 1,720 830 890 0 0 0
Polish 655 305 350 275 100 175
Russian 2,410 1,065 1,345 225 80 145
Serbian 390 195 195 25 10 15
Serbo-Croatian 75 50 30 10 10 0
Slovak 80 30 45 65 20 45
Slovene (Slovenian) 45 20 25 30 10 15
Ukrainian 335 155 180 205 120 90
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 20 10 10
Celtic languages 25 15 15 25 10 15
Scottish Gaelic 15 0 10 20 0 10
Welsh 10 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 2,875 1,360 1,510 3,310 1,525 1,790
Afrikaans 380 185 195 160 70 95
Danish 75 45 30 125 65 60
Dutch 410 180 230 580 245 335
Frisian 0 0 0 10 0 15
German 1,755 820 930 2,440 1,135 1,305
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 45 20 20 45 25 20
Swedish 85 40 40 55 30 25
Vlaams (Flemish) 20 15 10 10 10 0
Yiddish 220 115 110 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 0 0 0 10
Greek 3,705 1,885 1,825 55 30 20
Indo-Iranian languages 36,330 18,075 18,245 2,730 1,375 1,360
Indo-Aryan languages 27,405 13,605 13,800 2,670 1,340 1,325
Bengali 925 435 485 10 0 0
Gujarati 5,760 2,795 2,965 10 10 0
Hindi 9,655 4,670 4,985 230 120 115
Kashmiri 20 10 15 0 0 0
Konkani 200 85 115 0 10 0
Marathi 445 245 200 0 0 0
Nepali 75 40 35 10 10 0
Oriya (Odia) 30 10 20 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,615 3,400 3,220 2,555 1,280 1,275
Sindhi 1,000 460 540 0 0 10
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 440 0 0 0
Urdu 10,175 5,185 4,995 45 25 20
Iranian languages 9,190 4,570 4,620 65 30 35
Kurdish 130 55 75 0 0 0
Pashto 345 175 170 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 8,830 4,410 4,420 65 30 35
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 180 100 75 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 10,695 5,070 5,625 2,890 1,305 1,590
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 5,140 2,460 2,685 520 270 250
Portuguese 1,055 485 570 895 395 500
Romanian 1,060 540 520 25 20 10
Spanish 3,825 1,775 2,050 1,575 695 885
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Japanese 1,065 505 565 140 50 90
Kartvelian languages 50 35 15 0 0 0
Georgian 50 40 15 0 0 0
Korean 4,015 1,905 2,115 120 50 75
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 855 430 425 25 15 10
Akan (Twi) 160 90 75 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 10 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 10 10 0 0 0 0
Igbo 30 10 25 0 0 0
Lingala 30 15 15 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 25 10 15 0 0 0
Swahili 400 210 190 15 10 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 90 50 40 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 135 60 80 15 10 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 135 55 85 100 45 50
American Sign Language 40 20 20 30 15 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 95 30 65 75 35 35
Sino-Tibetan languages 136,780 65,410 71,370 285 135 150
Chinese languages 136,720 65,385 71,340 280 135 145
Cantonese 88,700 42,300 46,400 135 70 65
Hakka 2,705 1,235 1,470 0 0 0
Mandarin 64,350 29,935 34,415 155 70 85
Min Dong 150 50 100 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,295 1,035 1,265 0 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 1,255 600 655 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,535 730 805 40 15 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 105 50 50 0 0 0
Burmese 95 45 45 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 210 85 125 50 20 35
Lao 90 45 50 0 0 0
Thai 115 45 70 45 15 35
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 970 510 460 30 15 15
Azerbaijani 145 75 70 0 0 0
Turkish 830 445 390 25 10 15
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 20 0 15 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 880 410 470 390 155 235
Estonian 125 60 70 10 0 10
Finnish 155 70 90 65 30 35
Hungarian 605 285 315 315 125 185
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 0 0 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 327,400 159,725 167,675 80,440 38,775 41,665
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 283,890 139,420 144,475 77,670 37,450 40,220
Canadian citizens aged under 18 63,235 32,630 30,600 11,635 6,010 5,625
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 220,660 106,795 113,865 66,035 31,440 34,590
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 43,510 20,300 23,210 2,775 1,325 1,450
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 327,400 159,720 167,680 80,440 38,780 41,665
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 128,650 66,035 62,615 68,195 33,050 35,140
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 192,220 90,490 101,730 11,930 5,560 6,375
Before 1981 33,295 16,315 16,980 6,850 3,320 3,535
1981 to 1990 31,295 15,000 16,295 1,290 535 750
1991 to 2000 59,445 28,035 31,410 1,540 635 905
2001 to 2010 47,525 21,775 25,755 1,565 720 840
2001 to 2005 26,445 12,125 14,320 730 340 390
2006 to 2010 21,085 9,655 11,430 830 385 450
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 20,660 9,365 11,290 685 340 340
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 6,530 3,195 3,335 320 170 150
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 192,215 90,490 101,730 11,930 5,560 6,375
Under 5 years 13,730 7,000 6,730 1,215 615 600
5 to 14 years 28,345 14,325 14,030 1,890 895 1,000
15 to 24 years 40,725 18,440 22,285 3,330 1,470 1,860
25 to 44 years 84,700 39,665 45,035 4,420 2,120 2,300
45 years and over 24,725 11,065 13,660 1,075 465 610
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 54 192,220 90,490 101,730 11,930 5,560 6,375
Americas 13,935 6,430 7,505 1,585 650 935
Brazil 215 105 110 40 10 30
Colombia 295 145 150 20 0 15
El Salvador 100 35 65 60 35 20
Guyana 3,220 1,465 1,755 10 0 10
Haiti 70 25 45 10 0 10
Jamaica 3,980 1,760 2,220 35 10 30
Mexico 210 100 110 105 35 75
Peru 310 140 175 20 0 20
Trinidad and Tobago 1,640 770 880 15 10 10
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,915 940 975 1,070 450 625
Other places of birth in Americas 1,975 950 1,025 205 100 105
Europe 15,085 7,310 7,770 6,960 3,400 3,555
Bosnia and Herzegovina 90 55 30 25 15 10
Croatia 120 55 60 65 40 30
France 160 60 100 115 75 45
Germany 670 300 370 1,135 520 615
Greece 1,740 940 800 35 25 10
Hungary 350 150 200 215 95 120
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 230 90 140 75 30 45
Italy 2,730 1,335 1,395 265 160 100
Netherlands 230 130 100 505 250 250
Poland 500 220 280 230 80 155
Portugal 370 170 200 665 315 350
Romania 930 465 470 70 45 25
Russian Federation 775 330 445 25 10 20
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 175 85 90 30 10 20
Ukraine 445 185 260 70 25 45
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 3,420 1,710 1,710 2,530 1,235 1,290
Other places of birth in Europe 2,150 1,035 1,120 905 480 430
Africa 6,975 3,440 3,535 365 160 210
Algeria 30 10 20 0 0 0
Egypt 1,250 655 595 35 10 30
Ethiopia 180 95 80 0 0 0
Kenya 1,000 500 500 10 10 10
Morocco 75 40 40 0 0 0
Nigeria 230 100 135 10 10 0
Somalia 100 45 55 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 1,055 485 565 230 95 140
Other places of birth in Africa 3,055 1,515 1,545 80 45 40
Asia 155,990 73,195 82,800 2,760 1,195 1,560
Afghanistan 835 420 410 10 10 0
Bangladesh 525 250 275 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 59,060 27,200 31,860 160 80 80
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 32,525 15,530 16,995 65 30 30
India 14,215 6,855 7,360 1,725 835 890
IranCensus data footnote 61 6,640 3,300 3,340 35 25 15
Iraq 480 225 250 25 10 15
Japan 345 155 195 50 10 45
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 2,905 1,390 1,510 100 40 60
Lebanon 665 325 345 0 0 0
Pakistan 5,540 2,735 2,810 25 15 10
Philippines 6,720 2,700 4,020 360 65 295
Sri Lanka 12,805 6,180 6,625 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 240 135 100 0 0 0
Taiwan 2,335 1,005 1,335 10 0 10
Viet Nam 3,620 1,595 2,030 60 30 25
Other places of birth in Asia 6,535 3,175 3,360 145 55 90
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 235 110 125 270 155 110
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 20,655 9,370 11,290 685 340 345
Americas 925 470 450 90 40 50
Brazil 15 0 20 10 0 0
Colombia 30 15 10 0 0 0
Cuba 25 20 0 0 0 0
Haiti 10 0 10 0 0 0
Jamaica 135 50 85 0 0 0
Mexico 40 30 10 30 15 10
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 390 200 185 45 20 25
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 40 25 15 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 230 125 110 10 10 10
Europe 410 190 215 185 110 75
France 30 20 10 0 0 0
Germany 15 10 10 50 45 10
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 10 10 0 10 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 0 0 0 0 0 0
Romania 35 15 20 0 0 0
Russian Federation 75 30 50 0 0 0
Ukraine 60 20 45 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 75 40 35 45 25 20
Other places of birth in Europe 115 55 55 80 35 40
Africa 370 195 180 25 20 10
Algeria 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 10 10 0 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 25 15 10 0 0 0
Egypt 170 85 90 0 0 0
Eritrea 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ethiopia 0 10 0 0 0 0
Morocco 10 0 10 10 10 0
Nigeria 20 10 10 0 0 0
Somalia 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 10 0 10 20 10 10
Tunisia 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 115 60 55 10 0 0
Asia 18,925 8,490 10,435 340 140 205
Afghanistan 90 40 50 0 0 0
Bangladesh 45 20 25 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 11,785 5,270 6,515 20 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 625 250 380 0 0 0
India 1,250 600 655 190 95 95
IranCensus data footnote 61 1,700 850 850 0 0 0
Iraq 35 15 20 0 0 0
Israel 40 10 30 0 0 0
Japan 30 10 20 10 0 15
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 390 190 205 15 0 10
Lebanon 40 25 15 0 0 0
Nepal 25 15 10 10 0 10
Pakistan 665 295 370 0 0 10
Philippines 880 270 610 90 25 70
Saudi Arabia 65 50 15 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 575 270 305 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 30 25 0 0 0 0
Taiwan 170 90 80 0 0 0
Turkey 20 0 15 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 125 65 60 0 0 0
Viet Nam 75 20 55 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Asia 265 115 150 0 0 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 25 15 10 45 35 10
Australia 20 15 0 40 30 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 10 10 0 10 10 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 327,400 159,720 167,675 80,445 38,775 41,665
First generationCensus data footnote 69 200,300 94,490 105,810 12,770 5,990 6,775
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 93,465 48,280 45,185 17,470 8,560 8,910
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 33,645 16,955 16,690 50,205 24,225 25,980
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 72 161,675 75,465 86,210 5,305 2,345 2,955
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 87,260 43,320 43,945 1,875 865 1,010
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 33,630 22,310 11,325 945 550 395
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 53,630 21,010 32,620 930 315 615
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 53,140 20,825 32,315 3,075 1,305 1,770
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 17,695 9,655 8,035 300 165 135
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 3,585 1,665 1,920 50 10 35
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 327,400 159,720 167,675 80,445 38,780 41,665
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 740 335 405 6,145 2,840 3,305
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 695 310 395 5,980 2,760 3,225
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 425 195 230 3,360 1,520 1,845
Métis 250 100 150 2,555 1,190 1,365
Inuk (Inuit) 20 15 10 70 50 20
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 25 15 0 115 70 50
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 20 10 10 45 15 35
Non-Aboriginal identity 326,660 159,390 167,275 74,300 35,940 38,360
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 327,400 159,720 167,675 80,440 38,780 41,665
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 200 85 115 2,435 1,130 1,310
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 327,200 159,640 167,560 78,005 37,650 40,360
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 327,400 159,725 167,680 80,445 38,775 41,665
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 150 50 95 1,620 780 840
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 145 45 95 1,600 765 830
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 105 40 65 1,270 595 675
Métis single ancestry 40 10 35 310 150 160
Inuit single ancestry 0 0 0 20 20 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 0 0 0 20 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 10 10 0 25 10 10
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 985 455 530 5,470 2,495 2,970
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 965 440 525 5,290 2,440 2,850
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 740 335 405 3,135 1,415 1,730
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 210 95 115 2,090 990 1,105
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15 0 10 65 45 15
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 15 10 0 175 50 125
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15 10 10 180 55 125
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 10 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 326,270 159,220 167,050 73,350 35,500 37,850
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 327,400 159,725 167,675 80,445 38,775 41,665
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 255,155 124,000 131,155 5,440 2,505 2,935
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 58,270 29,105 29,165 2,950 1,455 1,495
Chinese 147,725 71,610 76,115 490 235 250
Black 9,655 4,500 5,160 240 80 155
Filipino 8,905 3,780 5,120 505 150 360
Latin American 1,750 815 935 270 110 160
Arab 3,250 1,620 1,635 50 20 25
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 2,520 1,105 1,415 230 110 120
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 7,910 4,000 3,910 65 30 35
Korean 4,355 2,140 2,210 135 55 80
Japanese 995 485 510 315 140 175
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 2,920 1,385 1,530 75 30 40
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,895 3,455 3,440 120 70 45
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 72,250 35,725 36,525 75,005 36,275 38,725
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 103 327,400 159,725 167,675 80,445 38,780 41,665
North American Aboriginal origins 1,130 510 625 7,090 3,270 3,815
First Nations (North American Indian) 860 390 465 4,605 2,075 2,530
Inuit 20 10 10 80 65 15
Métis 275 120 150 2,605 1,200 1,400
Other North American origins 22,360 11,310 11,045 20,240 9,695 10,545
Acadian 65 20 45 115 55 60
American 1,315 665 655 1,550 785 765
Canadian 21,435 10,850 10,585 19,080 9,105 9,970
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 35 25 10 60 30 25
Nova Scotian 45 30 25 0 0 0
Ontarian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Québécois 35 15 15 30 15 15
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 0 0 0 10 0 10
European origins 72,825 35,885 36,945 66,060 31,720 34,335
British Isles origins 35,225 17,330 17,895 44,035 21,080 22,960
Channel Islander 25 15 10 25 10 15
Cornish 0 0 0 10 0 10
English 20,555 10,185 10,370 28,345 13,480 14,870
Irish 13,905 6,860 7,040 15,055 6,755 8,300
Manx 30 15 10 30 10 15
Scottish 14,655 7,055 7,600 18,775 8,915 9,855
Welsh 1,290 620 670 2,510 1,185 1,325
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 2,830 1,325 1,510 2,090 940 1,150
French origins 5,845 2,765 3,080 9,260 4,195 5,065
Alsatian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Breton 0 0 0 10 0 10
Corsican 0 0 0 0 0 0
French 5,845 2,765 3,080 9,260 4,195 5,070
Western European origins (except French origins) 10,345 5,245 5,100 20,585 9,785 10,800
Austrian 985 525 460 1,295 645 655
Bavarian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Belgian 265 115 145 445 215 230
Dutch 2,365 1,205 1,160 4,600 2,180 2,420
Flemish 15 10 0 30 25 10
Frisian 20 15 10 0 0 0
German 7,160 3,600 3,560 15,090 7,040 8,050
Luxembourger 20 15 10 30 10 20
Swiss 450 250 205 835 455 380
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 0 0 0 15 10 10
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 1,685 840 850 8,195 3,750 4,445
Danish 385 215 165 1,275 615 660
Finnish 510 220 285 705 350 350
Icelandic 75 35 30 635 250 380
Norwegian 320 165 150 3,440 1,590 1,850
Swedish 430 210 220 2,685 1,230 1,460
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 100 45 55 325 145 180
Eastern European origins 13,910 6,935 6,980 12,615 6,040 6,575
Bulgarian 265 130 140 25 0 20
Byelorussian 205 75 130 40 15 20
Czech 430 225 205 455 225 230
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 115 45 75 165 55 110
Estonian 250 105 150 85 40 50
Hungarian 1,485 765 725 1,620 715 905
Latvian 245 115 125 120 80 45
Lithuanian 700 320 375 120 65 55
Moldovan 80 45 35 10 0 0
Polish 5,015 2,555 2,460 2,970 1,350 1,620
Romanian 1,800 940 860 595 305 295
Russian 3,840 1,870 1,965 2,630 1,240 1,385
Slovak 250 135 115 275 140 135
Ukrainian 2,800 1,425 1,370 5,425 2,675 2,750
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 160 85 70 40 10 35
Southern European origins 26,495 13,200 13,295 5,930 2,890 3,040
Albanian 165 75 90 30 20 10
Bosnian 95 60 40 0 0 0
Catalan 15 15 0 0 0 0
Croatian 435 225 205 455 235 215
Cypriot 85 35 55 0 0 0
Greek 6,215 3,105 3,115 280 145 135
Italian 12,060 6,025 6,035 2,830 1,375 1,455
Kosovar 0 0 0 10 0 0
Macedonian 2,280 1,110 1,170 10 0 0
Maltese 240 100 145 30 10 15
Montenegrin 35 30 10 10 15 0
Portuguese 3,180 1,625 1,560 1,690 835 855
Serbian 630 325 305 100 60 35
Sicilian 85 45 45 10 10 10
Slovenian 200 115 95 75 30 45
Spanish 3,125 1,520 1,605 610 235 375
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 180 85 95 145 80 65
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other European origins 1,785 970 815 495 205 295
Basque 20 15 0 0 10 0
Jewish 1,420 750 665 175 60 120
Roma (Gypsy) 0 10 0 10 10 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 40 15 20 0 10 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 310 185 125 300 125 170
Caribbean origins 10,665 5,010 5,655 185 90 100
Antiguan 50 10 40 0 0 0
Bahamian 90 70 20 0 0 0
Barbadian 670 320 355 0 10 0
Bermudan 10 0 10 0 0 0
Carib 15 15 10 0 0 0
Cuban 145 75 75 0 0 0
Dominican 145 80 60 10 10 0
Grenadian 235 95 145 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 10 0 0
Haitian 140 55 80 10 0 0
Jamaican 6,175 2,895 3,275 65 35 30
Kittitian/Nevisian 55 30 25 0 0 0
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 0 0 10 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 15 10 10 0 0 0
St. Lucian 60 35 25 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 1,640 760 880 35 0 35
Vincentian/Grenadinian 240 110 125 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,770 835 930 40 20 20
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 280 110 165 45 20 20
Latin, Central and South American origins 5,205 2,465 2,750 710 330 380
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 100 45 55 30 15 20
Arawak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 230 105 120 25 15 10
Belizean 30 30 0 0 0 0
Bolivian 15 10 0 10 0 10
Brazilian 280 105 175 50 0 40
Chilean 95 40 60 30 25 10
Colombian 395 195 195 15 10 10
Costa Rican 10 10 10 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 235 110 125 0 0 0
Guatemalan 50 30 20 30 15 10
Guyanese 2,455 1,205 1,250 0 0 0
Hispanic 20 15 0 0 0 0
Honduran 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maya 10 10 0 25 10 15
Mexican 400 175 225 330 160 170
Nicaraguan 25 15 15 15 10 10
Panamanian 80 40 40 25 0 20
Paraguayan 20 10 10 10 0 10
Peruvian 360 155 205 15 0 15
Salvadorean 160 50 110 95 65 25
Uruguayan 65 20 45 10 0 10
Venezuelan 245 115 130 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 215 105 105 30 0 25
African origins 7,520 3,690 3,830 485 200 285
Central and West African origins 835 410 425 25 15 10
Akan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Angolan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ashanti 15 0 10 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 40 20 20 0 0 0
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 65 30 30 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ghanaian 270 135 130 0 0 0
Guinean 30 25 0 0 0 0
Ibo 55 20 35 0 0 0
Ivorian 25 10 15 0 0 0
Liberian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malinké 45 25 25 0 0 0
Nigerian 205 90 115 0 0 0
Peulh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 20 0 10 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Togolese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 60 25 30 0 0 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 40 25 10 20 15 10
North African origins 2,485 1,255 1,230 45 15 25
Algerian 45 0 30 0 0 0
Berber 0 10 0 0 0 0
Coptic 210 105 105 10 0 10
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 1,915 995 920 30 10 20
Libyan 35 20 20 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moroccan 200 80 120 0 0 0
Sudanese 115 45 65 0 0 0
Tunisian 35 20 10 0 10 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 2,215 1,115 1,095 190 75 115
Afrikaner 35 15 20 0 0 0
Amhara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burundian 30 15 15 0 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 55 25 30 0 0 0
Ethiopian 320 180 145 0 0 0
Harari 50 25 25 0 0 0
Kenyan 160 75 85 10 10 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 235 145 90 10 0 0
Oromo 15 10 10 0 0 0
Rwandan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 215 105 115 0 0 0
South African 690 335 355 160 55 100
Tanzanian 145 85 65 0 0 0
Tigrian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ugandan 55 30 30 0 0 0
Zambian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 65 30 30 0 0 0
Zulu 0 0 10 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 280 125 150 0 0 0
Other African origins 2,030 930 1,100 235 90 140
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 125 175 65 15 45
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 1,755 820 930 170 70 95
Asian origins 242,105 117,750 124,355 5,310 2,500 2,810
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 15,735 7,875 7,860 340 180 160
Afghan 1,430 715 720 0 0 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 560 280 280 30 20 15
Armenian 1,860 945 925 65 35 30
Assyrian 55 25 30 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 220 115 100 0 0 0
Georgian 85 65 15 15 15 0
Hazara 50 25 20 0 0 0
Iranian 8,120 4,115 4,000 80 40 40
Iraqi 640 290 350 15 0 10
Israeli 360 150 210 0 0 0
Jordanian 70 45 20 0 0 0
Kazakh 10 10 0 0 0 0
Kurd 100 55 40 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 10 10 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 1,185 540 645 50 40 15
Palestinian 345 170 180 0 0 0
Pashtun 65 35 30 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 30 20 10 0 0 0
Syrian 255 100 155 35 10 25
Tajik 95 45 50 0 0 0
Tatar 45 25 15 10 0 0
Turk 655 375 275 40 20 20
Turkmen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uighur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 60 40 25 0 0 0
Yemeni 165 95 70 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 260 130 130 0 0 0
South Asian origins 58,880 29,255 29,620 2,950 1,455 1,500
Bangladeshi 320 165 150 0 0 0
Bengali 250 115 135 0 0 0
Bhutanese 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Indian 33,070 16,350 16,720 2,510 1,225 1,285
Goan 290 140 155 10 0 10
Gujarati 330 135 200 10 0 0
Kashmiri 50 40 15 0 0 0
Nepali 80 40 35 10 10 10
Pakistani 5,720 2,960 2,770 60 25 35
Punjabi 1,030 520 515 395 205 185
Sinhalese 245 150 95 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 14,340 6,995 7,350 0 0 10
Tamil 5,780 3,025 2,755 15 10 10
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,905 1,465 1,445 30 15 20
East and Southeast Asian origins 169,040 81,355 87,685 2,020 875 1,145
Burmese 150 55 95 10 10 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 75 25 45 25 10 20
Chinese 152,090 73,745 78,350 680 350 335
Filipino 10,265 4,500 5,765 575 175 395
Hmong 15 10 10 0 0 0
Indonesian 475 250 225 70 30 45
Japanese 1,575 750 825 375 165 210
Karen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 4,840 2,405 2,435 140 55 85
Laotian 105 50 50 10 10 0
Malaysian 505 255 250 10 10 10
Mongolian 70 35 35 25 20 0
Singaporean 135 65 70 15 0 10
Taiwanese 1,045 505 540 0 0 0
Thai 135 50 85 50 20 30
Tibetan 15 0 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 2,970 1,340 1,630 135 80 55
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 200 115 95 15 0 15
Other Asian origins 485 250 240 15 10 10
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 490 250 240 15 10 10
Oceania origins 230 135 100 410 215 190
Australian 115 65 50 230 120 110
New Zealander 60 35 25 75 45 35
Pacific Islands origins 55 30 20 110 60 55
Fijian 30 20 10 25 10 10
Hawaiian 0 0 0 30 15 20
Maori 0 0 0 15 10 10
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 0 0 0 15 10 0
Samoan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 20 10 10 20 10 15
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 102,680 ... ... 37,670 ... ...
Owner 88,395 ... ... 27,675 ... ...
Renter 14,285 ... ... 9,955 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 45 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 102,675 ... ... 37,670 ... ...
Condominium 17,770 ... ... 5,965 ... ...
Not condominium 84,905 ... ... 31,705 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 102,675 ... ... 37,670 ... ...
No bedrooms 150 ... ... 205 ... ...
1 bedroom 7,765 ... ... 4,030 ... ...
2 bedrooms 11,400 ... ... 12,995 ... ...
3 bedrooms 29,560 ... ... 11,550 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 53,800 ... ... 8,890 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 102,680 ... ... 37,670 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 21,185 ... ... 9,535 ... ...
5 rooms 14,310 ... ... 6,755 ... ...
6 rooms 15,685 ... ... 5,640 ... ...
7 rooms 15,005 ... ... 4,650 ... ...
8 or more rooms 36,495 ... ... 11,095 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.7 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 98,575 ... ... 37,425 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 4,100 ... ... 250 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
Suitable 95,655 ... ... 36,715 ... ...
Not suitable 7,020 ... ... 955 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 102,680 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
1960 or before 2,800 ... ... 6,610 ... ...
1961 to 1980 18,030 ... ... 11,880 ... ...
1981 to 1990 20,970 ... ... 5,635 ... ...
1991 to 2000 16,365 ... ... 6,880 ... ...
2001 to 2005 16,560 ... ... 2,180 ... ...
2006 to 2010 13,900 ... ... 2,815 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 14,045 ... ... 1,675 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 102,675 ... ... 37,670 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 99,875 ... ... 35,170 ... ...
Major repairs needed 2,805 ... ... 2,500 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 102,675 ... ... 37,675 ... ...
1 household maintainer 51,275 ... ... 22,110 ... ...
2 household maintainers 46,120 ... ... 14,855 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 5,275 ... ... 710 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 102,675 ... ... 37,670 ... ...
15 to 24 years 1,155 ... ... 640 ... ...
25 to 34 years 10,400 ... ... 2,910 ... ...
35 to 44 years 19,370 ... ... 3,820 ... ...
45 to 54 years 26,025 ... ... 5,865 ... ...
55 to 64 years 22,840 ... ... 8,870 ... ...
65 to 74 years 14,525 ... ... 8,315 ... ...
75 to 84 years 6,380 ... ... 5,160 ... ...
85 years and over 1,985 ... ... 2,100 ... ...
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 141 102,430 ... ... 35,400 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 67,310 ... ... 26,800 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 35,115 ... ... 8,595 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 28,075 ... ... 7,720 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 88,390 ... ... 25,615 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 61.6 ... ... 48.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 31.2 ... ... 15.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,682 ... ... 658 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,785 ... ... 970 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 802,349 ... ... 374,975 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 893,165 ... ... 418,292 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 14,275 ... ... 9,815 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 7.5 ... ... 13.6 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 53.2 ... ... 47.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,459 ... ... 904 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,436 ... ... 999 ... ...
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 146 272,050 131,175 140,875 70,910 33,850 37,055
No certificate, diploma or degree 45,325 20,535 24,790 13,335 6,865 6,465
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 71,590 34,335 37,255 21,415 9,675 11,740
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 155,140 76,310 78,830 36,165 17,310 18,855
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 7,795 4,930 2,875 8,880 6,405 2,480
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 4,455 2,520 1,935 3,595 1,975 1,625
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 3,345 2,405 940 5,285 4,430 855
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 41,685 18,695 22,990 15,185 5,480 9,695
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 8,245 3,995 4,255 2,195 785 1,415
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 97,405 48,700 48,705 9,900 4,640 5,260
Bachelor's degree 68,265 32,995 35,270 6,385 2,865 3,520
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,300 2,565 2,735 735 340 400
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,450 1,215 1,235 465 310 160
Master's degree 19,105 10,395 8,710 2,040 935 1,105
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,285 1,525 760 275 190 80
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 180,935 85,690 95,250 40,090 18,900 21,190
No certificate, diploma or degree 18,840 8,690 10,155 4,880 2,810 2,070
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 39,450 18,320 21,130 12,045 5,705 6,340
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 122,640 58,680 63,960 23,165 10,385 12,780
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 5,000 3,020 1,975 5,025 3,630 1,395
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 2,915 1,555 1,350 2,055 1,115 935
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 2,085 1,465 625 2,970 2,510 455
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 32,040 14,125 17,920 10,075 3,435 6,645
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,270 2,885 3,385 1,280 430 845
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 79,325 38,650 40,675 6,785 2,890 3,890
Bachelor's degree 54,920 26,000 28,925 4,475 1,880 2,605
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,120 1,890 2,230 535 240 300
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,930 875 1,050 325 190 135
Master's degree 16,530 8,745 7,790 1,325 510 810
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,825 1,145 680 125 85 45
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 151 272,050 131,175 140,875 70,910 33,850 37,060
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 116,910 54,860 62,050 34,745 16,540 18,205
Education 7,610 1,505 6,105 3,010 915 2,095
13. Education 7,615 1,510 6,105 3,005 915 2,090
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,480 2,345 3,135 1,045 425 620
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 635 445 190 270 180 90
50. Visual and performing arts 4,845 1,900 2,950 775 240 530
Humanities 8,820 2,815 6,000 1,435 615 825
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,315 290 1,025 110 15 90
23. English language and literature/letters 2,205 515 1,690 335 125 205
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3,100 925 2,180 465 175 285
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 25 15 10 10 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 370 185 185 70 35 35
39. Theology and religious vocations 655 410 240 205 120 85
54. History 895 445 450 210 120 90
55. French language and literature/letters 250 35 215 40 10 30
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,415 6,895 11,520 2,720 855 1,865
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 20 135 25 10 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,530 630 900 175 70 105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,315 245 2,070 750 60 685
22. Legal professions and studies 2,565 1,040 1,525 445 140 300
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 270 50 220 50 15 30
42. Psychology 2,525 625 1,900 525 135 385
45. Social sciences 9,045 4,290 4,760 760 415 345
Business, management and public administration 44,215 19,520 24,695 6,465 2,155 4,305
30.16 Accounting and computer science 95 45 55 35 0 30
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,435 315 1,120 480 70 410
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 42,680 19,160 23,520 5,945 2,080 3,860
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,695 4,065 4,630 980 545 430
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,390 1,410 1,975 455 235 225
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,515 1,095 1,420 190 100 90
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 195 65 135 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 2,330 1,410 920 235 180 55
41. Science technologies/technicians 270 90 180 95 35 60
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 13,370 8,885 4,485 580 330 250
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 10,395 7,245 3,150 400 270 130
25. Library science 205 35 170 95 10 90
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,495 1,405 1,090 65 35 30
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 275 200 75 20 20 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 27,285 23,175 4,110 8,470 7,900 570
04. Architecture and related services 1,415 935 480 140 95 50
14. Engineering 15,590 12,560 3,030 625 565 60
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 4,510 4,070 440 1,400 1,175 225
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 1,755 1,715 40 2,375 2,280 95
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,830 2,775 55 2,625 2,520 105
48. Precision production 1,175 1,115 55 1,300 1,255 50
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,430 790 640 1,290 815 475
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 855 490 360 830 465 360
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 300 280 465 350 110
Health and related fields 15,470 4,260 11,215 7,155 1,290 5,865
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,355 735 620 565 285 275
51. Health professions and related programs 13,535 3,225 10,310 6,460 925 5,540
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 585 300 285 125 80 45
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,325 2,050 2,275 3,010 1,470 1,545
12. Personal and culinary services 2,960 955 2,005 2,030 600 1,425
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 45 45 0 45 45 0
43. Security and protective services 785 620 160 315 260 50
49. Transportation and materials moving 530 415 115 630 555 70
Other 20 0 20 10 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 25 0 25 0 0 10
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 151 180,935 85,685 95,250 40,090 18,900 21,190
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 58,295 27,005 31,290 16,925 8,520 8,410
Education 5,130 995 4,140 1,705 430 1,275
13. Education 5,130 990 4,140 1,705 430 1,280
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 4,310 1,820 2,485 645 215 425
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 500 360 135 130 75 55
50. Visual and performing arts 3,810 1,465 2,350 515 140 375
Humanities 6,620 1,980 4,645 975 390 580
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,045 190 850 70 10 70
23. English language and literature/letters 1,670 350 1,315 220 75 145
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,345 645 1,700 345 145 205
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 15 10 0 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 275 140 135 50 25 25
39. Theology and religious vocations 505 335 165 105 55 50
54. History 590 275 310 160 85 70
55. French language and literature/letters 185 20 160 20 10 20
Social and behavioural sciences and law 14,595 5,245 9,350 1,930 555 1,375
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 130 15 115 20 10 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,175 460 710 150 55 95
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,770 175 1,595 505 30 475
22. Legal professions and studies 2,050 760 1,295 335 85 250
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 195 40 155 30 10 15
42. Psychology 1,880 410 1,465 345 70 280
45. Social sciences 7,395 3,385 4,010 545 295 250
Business, management and public administration 36,400 15,140 21,260 4,140 1,295 2,850
30.16 Accounting and computer science 90 40 55 25 10 20
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,110 210 900 350 55 295
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 35,200 14,890 20,310 3,770 1,235 2,530
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,390 2,860 3,530 645 330 315
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,440 960 1,480 325 145 180
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,910 805 1,110 125 65 60
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 155 50 100 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 1,675 985 685 145 115 35
41. Science technologies/technicians 210 60 160 50 10 40
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12,235 8,125 4,105 440 260 180
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 9,745 6,785 2,965 340 230 105
25. Library science 160 35 130 55 10 50
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,095 1,150 945 30 10 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 235 155 75 15 15 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 20,950 17,370 3,580 5,020 4,585 430
04. Architecture and related services 1,060 660 400 90 45 40
14. Engineering 12,715 10,005 2,715 365 320 45
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 3,180 2,835 350 860 685 175
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 1,195 1,165 30 1,450 1,370 80
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,025 1,985 40 1,520 1,445 75
48. Precision production 775 720 50 735 715 15
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,105 570 530 915 550 365
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 640 335 300 570 320 250
03. Natural resources and conservation 465 235 225 340 230 105
Health and related fields 11,675 3,140 8,535 4,840 850 3,990
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 970 510 465 420 200 220
51. Health professions and related programs 10,275 2,420 7,850 4,310 585 3,730
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 430 210 225 105 70 40
Personal, protective and transportation services 3,220 1,440 1,780 1,915 925 990
12. Personal and culinary services 2,305 705 1,595 1,280 405 875
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 25 25 0 10 10 0
43. Security and protective services 525 415 105 240 195 45
49. Transportation and materials moving 365 285 75 385 315 70
Other 15 0 15 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 0 15 0 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 272,050 131,175 140,880 70,910 33,855 37,060
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 116,910 54,860 62,050 34,745 16,540 18,205
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 155,140 76,310 78,825 36,160 17,310 18,855
Location of study inside Canada 99,450 48,960 50,490 31,185 14,685 16,505
Same as province or territory of residence 92,700 45,470 47,225 21,615 9,970 11,645
Different than province or territory of residence 6,750 3,495 3,260 9,570 4,715 4,860
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 55,690 27,350 28,340 4,980 2,630 2,350
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 4,555 2,610 1,945 1,340 805 530
Philippines 3,635 1,180 2,460 185 40 145
India 6,490 3,195 3,300 335 175 160
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,590 2,070 1,525 975 500 475
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 13,830 6,645 7,190 45 15 25
France 220 125 95 45 35 10
Other 23,365 11,530 11,830 2,050 1,050 1,005
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 157 180,930 85,685 95,250 40,090 18,900 21,190
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 58,295 27,005 31,290 16,925 8,515 8,410
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 122,640 58,680 63,960 23,165 10,380 12,780
Location of study inside Canada 79,335 38,495 40,835 20,600 9,130 11,465
Same as province or territory of residence 74,070 35,780 38,290 15,105 6,595 8,515
Different than province or territory of residence 5,265 2,710 2,550 5,490 2,540 2,950
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 43,305 20,190 23,120 2,565 1,250 1,315
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,655 2,010 1,645 720 410 315
Philippines 2,800 830 1,970 140 40 100
India 5,175 2,430 2,750 295 145 155
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,235 1,245 990 370 160 205
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 11,750 5,520 6,230 40 15 25
France 175 95 80 30 15 10
Other 17,510 8,055 9,455 975 465 510
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 272,050 131,175 140,875 70,910 33,850 37,060
In the labour force 172,130 89,745 82,385 38,320 19,455 18,865
Employed 159,640 83,580 76,060 35,085 17,630 17,455
Unemployed 12,495 6,165 6,330 3,235 1,825 1,410
Not in the labour force 99,920 41,430 58,490 32,590 14,395 18,190
Participation rate 63.3 68.4 58.5 54.0 57.5 50.9
Employment rate 58.7 63.7 54.0 49.5 52.1 47.1
Unemployment rate 7.3 6.9 7.7 8.4 9.4 7.5
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 272,050 131,170 140,880 70,910 33,850 37,060
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 95,585 39,590 56,005 29,530 13,020 16,510
Worked 176,465 91,585 84,875 41,380 20,830 20,545
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 89,930 50,180 39,750 17,000 9,340 7,665
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 86,530 41,405 45,125 24,380 11,495 12,885
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.4 43.1 41.6 40.1 40.5 39.8
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 172,135 89,745 82,390 38,320 19,455 18,865
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,850 2,205 2,645 560 285 275
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 167,285 87,535 79,750 37,760 19,165 18,590
Employee 143,110 71,835 71,270 31,095 15,250 15,845
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 24,180 15,705 8,475 6,665 3,915 2,745
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 172 172,135 89,745 82,385 38,320 19,455 18,870
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,850 2,205 2,640 565 280 280
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 167,290 87,540 79,750 37,755 19,165 18,590
0 Management occupations 21,920 13,885 8,030 4,650 2,805 1,845
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 33,775 11,945 21,835 4,850 1,120 3,730
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 19,980 15,270 4,700 1,635 1,220 415
3 Health occupations 9,030 2,475 6,555 2,995 575 2,415
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 16,190 4,910 11,280 3,285 975 2,310
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 5,215 2,610 2,610 895 385 510
6 Sales and service occupations 40,005 19,820 20,190 9,555 3,660 5,895
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 12,595 11,665 930 6,350 5,900 450
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 915 760 155 2,185 1,535 655
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 7,660 4,195 3,470 1,355 995 360
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 173 172,135 89,745 82,390 38,320 19,455 18,870
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,850 2,205 2,640 560 285 275
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 167,285 87,535 79,745 37,760 19,170 18,590
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 295 165 125 2,900 1,790 1,110
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 210 145 65 785 685 95
22 Utilities 910 615 300 145 105 35
23 Construction 7,135 6,040 1,095 3,560 3,145 420
31-33 Manufacturing 15,160 9,450 5,715 2,745 2,045 695
41 Wholesale trade 9,675 6,085 3,590 945 640 305
44-45 Retail trade 18,830 9,595 9,235 4,715 2,060 2,650
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 5,635 4,120 1,515 1,245 865 385
51 Information and cultural industries 5,495 3,220 2,275 430 220 215
52 Finance and insurance 17,555 8,510 9,050 995 305 690
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,460 3,015 2,450 840 435 400
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 20,615 12,055 8,565 1,770 865 905
55 Management of companies and enterprises 430 180 245 30 20 10
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 7,040 3,915 3,125 1,370 800 560
61 Educational services 11,650 3,735 7,915 1,975 645 1,325
62 Health care and social assistance 14,060 3,185 10,880 4,980 870 4,110
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 2,530 1,450 1,080 955 520 430
72 Accommodation and food services 12,035 6,345 5,695 3,705 1,425 2,280
81 Other services (except public administration) 6,930 2,915 4,015 1,690 705 985
91 Public administration 5,610 2,805 2,815 1,995 1,015 980
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 174 159,635 83,575 76,060 35,085 17,630 17,455
Worked at home 13,310 6,845 6,465 3,845 1,895 1,950
Worked outside Canada 1,760 1,230 535 125 65 60
No fixed workplace address 16,670 11,660 5,010 4,540 3,375 1,165
Worked at usual place 127,895 63,845 64,050 26,570 12,285 14,280
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 127,895 63,845 64,050 26,570 12,290 14,280
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 40,260 18,625 21,635 15,370 6,750 8,620
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 18,160 9,420 8,740 9,225 4,370 4,855
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 69,170 35,630 33,535 1,595 915 680
Commute to a different province or territory 305 170 135 380 255 120
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 175 144,565 75,505 69,065 31,110 15,665 15,445
Car, truck, van - as a driver 105,735 59,670 46,065 24,550 12,480 12,075
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 10,665 3,230 7,435 2,070 895 1,170
Public transit 23,520 10,545 12,980 400 155 245
Walked 3,060 1,220 1,835 2,815 1,245 1,570
Bicycle 465 315 145 510 340 165
Other method 1,125 525 600 765 550 215
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 176 144,565 75,505 69,060 31,110 15,665 15,445
Less than 15 minutes 18,125 8,130 9,995 16,885 7,725 9,160
15 to 29 minutes 41,675 20,540 21,130 8,785 4,540 4,240
30 to 44 minutes 37,695 20,835 16,855 2,820 1,695 1,125
45 to 59 minutes 17,775 10,080 7,695 1,205 730 475
60 minutes and over 29,295 15,920 13,380 1,415 975 440
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 177 144,565 75,505 69,060 31,110 15,665 15,445
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 5,155 3,595 1,560 1,925 1,460 470
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 18,365 10,565 7,800 6,080 3,875 2,205
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 37,930 18,995 18,930 7,845 4,150 3,695
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 36,450 18,215 18,230 7,185 2,535 4,650
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 29,660 15,210 14,450 3,795 1,435 2,360
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 17,010 8,920 8,090 4,280 2,215 2,065
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 178 183,015 94,770 88,250 42,870 21,530 21,340
Single responses 175,420 91,235 84,185 42,555 21,365 21,185
Official languages 157,265 81,690 75,575 42,140 21,135 21,000
English 156,870 81,595 75,270 42,060 21,105 20,955
French 405 95 305 80 35 45
Non-official languages 18,155 9,545 8,605 415 230 185
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 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 10 0 10
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 10 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 18,155 9,545 8,610 405 225 185
Afro-Asiatic languages 30 10 25 0 0 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 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 30 10 25 0 0 0
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 15 10 10 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 0 10 0 0 0
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 25 10 15 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 25 10 15 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 25 15 10 0 0 0
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 10 10 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) 20 10 15 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 290 135 155 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 290 130 160 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 590 315 275 375 205 165
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 70 40 35 10 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 75 35 35 10 10 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 10
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Polish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian 70 40 30 0 0 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 25 0 20 10 0 10
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 0 10 0 0 0
Dutch 10 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 10 0 15 10 0 10
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 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 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 425 235 190 340 190 150
Indo-Aryan languages 210 95 115 340 185 155
Bengali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 50 20 35 0 0 0
Hindi 20 10 10 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 10 0 10 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 90 45 45 340 190 150
Sindhi 10 10 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 25 10 15 0 0 0
Iranian languages 210 135 75 0 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 210 135 75 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 55 35 15 20 10 15
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 0 0 0 10 0 10
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 40 25 10 10 10 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 15 10 10 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 255 120 135 15 10 10
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 0 10 0 0 0 0
American Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 16,895 8,925 7,970 20 15 0
Chinese languages 16,900 8,930 7,970 20 15 0
Cantonese 9,545 4,955 4,590 10 0 0
Hakka 15 0 15 0 0 0
Mandarin 7,060 3,825 3,235 0 0 0
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 75 45 25 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 190 85 105 0 10 10
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 10 0 10
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 0 10 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 10 0 10 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 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 7,600 3,530 4,065 310 165 150
English and French 700 280 415 70 30 40
English and non-official language 6,840 3,225 3,615 245 135 110
French and non-official language 10 10 10 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 50 20 30 0 0 0
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 183,015 94,770 88,250 42,865 21,530 21,335
None 158,210 82,610 75,600 41,490 20,875 20,615
English 6,560 3,260 3,300 245 125 120
French 1,300 550 750 435 240 200
Non-official language 16,470 8,140 8,330 655 275 375
Aboriginal 0 0 0 80 15 65
Non-Aboriginal 16,470 8,140 8,325 575 265 310
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 405 175 230 10 10 0
French and non-official language 70 25 45 35 20 15
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 180 324,405 158,190 166,210 79,850 38,460 41,390
Non-movers 290,195 141,600 148,600 67,980 32,765 35,220
Movers 34,205 16,590 17,615 11,865 5,695 6,170
Non-migrants 19,415 9,365 10,050 5,345 2,560 2,780
Migrants 14,790 7,225 7,565 6,520 3,130 3,385
Internal migrants 9,140 4,495 4,650 6,175 3,010 3,165
Intraprovincial migrants 8,290 4,100 4,190 4,505 2,160 2,345
Interprovincial migrants 860 400 460 1,675 850 820
External migrants 5,645 2,730 2,915 345 120 220
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 310,325 150,890 159,435 77,630 37,340 40,290
Non-movers 200,440 97,975 102,465 46,530 22,380 24,150
Movers 109,885 52,915 56,965 31,095 14,960 16,140
Non-migrants 57,580 27,840 29,740 12,480 6,095 6,385
Migrants 52,305 25,075 27,230 18,620 8,865 9,755
Internal migrants 31,370 15,370 16,000 17,670 8,400 9,260
Intraprovincial migrants 29,130 14,330 14,800 12,780 6,065 6,720
Interprovincial migrants 2,235 1,040 1,195 4,885 2,340 2,545
External migrants 20,940 9,710 11,230 950 465 490

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Markham, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario and Okanagan-Similkameen, RD [Census division], British Columbia (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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