Census Profile, 2016 Census
Essex, County [Census division], Ontario and Nunavut [Territory]

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Characteristic Essex, CTY
Ontario
[Census division]
Nunavut

[Territory]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 398,953 ... ... 35,944 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 388,782 ... ... 31,906 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 2.6 ... ... 12.7 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 168,569 ... ... 11,433 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 159,053 ... ... 9,819 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 215.5 ... ... 0.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 1,850.90 ... ... 1,877,778.53 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 398,950 196,255 202,695 35,945 18,390 17,550
0 to 14 years 66,770 34,370 32,405 11,685 5,975 5,710
0 to 4 years 20,175 10,390 9,785 4,155 2,130 2,025
5 to 9 years 22,635 11,640 10,995 4,120 2,130 1,985
10 to 14 years 23,965 12,340 11,625 3,415 1,720 1,700
15 to 64 years 261,740 130,110 131,635 22,895 11,710 11,190
15 to 19 years 25,220 13,050 12,170 3,140 1,600 1,535
20 to 24 years 27,080 14,060 13,025 3,045 1,535 1,510
25 to 29 years 23,395 11,910 11,485 3,185 1,610 1,580
30 to 34 years 21,815 10,530 11,285 2,815 1,390 1,425
35 to 39 years 23,020 11,080 11,945 2,385 1,210 1,180
40 to 44 years 25,880 12,580 13,295 2,030 1,065 965
45 to 49 years 28,020 13,825 14,200 2,065 1,055 1,005
50 to 54 years 31,240 15,500 15,745 1,840 955 890
55 to 59 years 29,995 14,920 15,075 1,405 750 655
60 to 64 years 26,070 12,660 13,415 975 535 440
65 years and over 70,440 31,785 38,660 1,360 710 655
65 to 69 years 23,270 11,160 12,105 655 340 310
70 to 74 years 16,455 7,950 8,505 345 180 165
75 to 79 years 12,130 5,500 6,635 205 110 100
80 to 84 years 8,915 3,895 5,020 105 50 50
85 years and over 9,670 3,270 6,395 55 25 25
85 to 89 years 5,965 2,280 3,680 40 20 25
90 to 94 years 2,915 810 2,100 10 5 5
95 to 99 years 695 155 535 5 5 5
100 years and over 100 25 80 0 0 0
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 16.7 17.5 16.0 32.5 32.5 32.5
15 to 64 years 65.6 66.3 64.9 63.7 63.7 63.8
65 years and over 17.7 16.2 19.1 3.8 3.9 3.7
85 years and over 2.4 1.7 3.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
Average age of the population 41.4 40.3 42.4 27.7 27.8 27.5
Median age of the population 42.4 41.3 43.5 25.1 25.2 25.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
Single-detached house 111,145 ... ... 4,355 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 13,665 ... ... 110 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 33,500 ... ... 5,335 ... ...
Semi-detached house 6,830 ... ... 875 ... ...
Row house 8,870 ... ... 2,960 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 4,485 ... ... 175 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 13,135 ... ... 1,300 ... ...
Other single-attached house 175 ... ... 15 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 745 ... ... 20 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
1 person 45,550 ... ... 1,855 ... ...
2 persons 53,040 ... ... 1,890 ... ...
3 persons 24,055 ... ... 1,495 ... ...
4 persons 22,360 ... ... 1,545 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,045 ... ... 3,030 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 391,005 ... ... 35,580 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 3.6 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 332,180 161,890 170,290 24,260 12,415 11,840
Married or living common law 186,655 93,615 93,040 12,895 6,480 6,420
Married 163,055 81,835 81,215 6,625 3,350 3,280
Living common law 23,600 11,775 11,825 6,270 3,130 3,140
Not married and not living common law 145,525 68,275 77,255 11,360 5,935 5,425
Never married 92,590 50,555 42,030 9,790 5,345 4,450
Separated 10,155 4,395 5,760 405 185 215
Divorced 21,875 9,110 12,765 440 190 255
Widowed 20,915 4,220 16,695 720 220 505
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 111,325 ... ... 8,780 ... ...
2 persons 54,890 ... ... 2,825 ... ...
3 persons 23,660 ... ... 2,145 ... ...
4 persons 21,725 ... ... 1,690 ... ...
5 or more persons 11,050 ... ... 2,115 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.5 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 111,325 ... ... 8,780 ... ...
Total couple families 90,865 ... ... 6,225 ... ...
Married couples 79,070 ... ... 3,095 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,795 ... ... 3,135 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 20,455 ... ... 2,550 ... ...
Female parent 16,360 ... ... 1,820 ... ...
Male parent 4,095 ... ... 735 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 90,870 ... ... 6,230 ... ...
Couples without children 42,885 ... ... 1,465 ... ...
Couples with children 47,985 ... ... 4,760 ... ...
1 child 17,660 ... ... 1,440 ... ...
2 children 19,925 ... ... 1,400 ... ...
3 or more children 10,400 ... ... 1,920 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 20,455 ... ... 2,555 ... ...
1 child 12,010 ... ... 1,360 ... ...
2 children 6,000 ... ... 700 ... ...
3 or more children 2,450 ... ... 485 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 63,525 30,850 32,675 4,475 2,555 1,915
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 159,050 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
One-census-family households 106,035 ... ... 6,355 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 40,850 ... ... 1,065 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 65,185 ... ... 5,290 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 2,590 ... ... 1,140 ... ...
Non-census-family households 50,430 ... ... 2,320 ... ...
One-person households 45,550 ... ... 1,855 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 4,880 ... ... 470 ... ...
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 15 395,110 194,770 200,340 35,690 18,200 17,490
English only 348,270 173,910 174,365 32,065 16,345 15,715
French only 430 175 255 60 35 20
English and French 38,310 17,115 21,200 1,525 795 725
Neither English nor French 8,105 3,580 4,525 2,045 1,025 1,025
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 16 395,110 194,770 200,340 35,690 18,200 17,490
English 374,515 185,365 189,150 32,990 16,795 16,195
French 10,080 4,700 5,375 580 340 240
English and French 2,560 1,205 1,360 90 50 40
Neither English nor French 7,955 3,500 4,455 2,025 1,015 1,015
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 11,365 5,305 6,055 625 365 260
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.9 2.7 3.0 1.8 2.0 1.5
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 18 395,110 194,770 200,340 35,695 18,200 17,490
Single responses 386,140 190,410 195,725 34,960 17,830 17,130
Official languages 299,180 147,865 151,320 11,615 6,085 5,530
English 288,485 142,875 145,610 11,020 5,740 5,280
French 10,700 4,995 5,710 595 350 240
Non-official languages 86,955 42,550 44,405 23,345 11,740 11,605
Aboriginal languages 55 25 30 22,610 11,360 11,250
Algonquian languages 30 15 20 15 5 10
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 5 10 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 10 5 5 5 0 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 5 0 0 0
Algonquin 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 15 5 5 5 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 5 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 5
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 22,600 11,355 11,245
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 495 220 275
Inuktitut 0 0 0 22,070 11,125 10,945
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 10 20
Iroquoian languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 5 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 5 5 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) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 20 10 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 86,900 42,520 44,380 735 380 350
Afro-Asiatic languages 18,525 9,235 9,295 75 60 20
Berber languages 10 10 5 0 0 0
Kabyle 10 5 5 5 5 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 575 250 330 10 10 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 25 5 5 0
Somali 525 225 305 10 5 5
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 17,930 8,970 8,960 60 45 15
Amharic 100 55 50 20 10 5
Arabic 14,435 7,250 7,185 40 30 10
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 465 230 235 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 2,425 1,180 1,245 0 0 0
Harari 0 5 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 25 15 10 0 0 0
Maltese 215 115 100 0 0 0
Tigrigna 130 60 65 5 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 130 65 65 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,395 1,145 1,255 5 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 420 195 230 0 5 0
Vietnamese 1,970 950 1,025 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 2,400 945 1,445 175 65 105
Bikol 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 85 30 55 5 5 5
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 30 5 20 5 5 5
Ilocano 95 40 60 20 5 10
Malagasy 5 0 5 0 0 0
Malay 90 45 50 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,015 795 1,220 135 50 80
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 35 15 25 0 0 0
Creole languages 220 100 115 0 0 5
Haitian Creole 15 10 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 165 75 90 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 35 15 20 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 690 390 300 20 10 10
Kannada 30 15 15 0 0 0
Malayalam 185 100 80 5 0 0
Tamil 305 165 135 15 10 5
Telugu 160 105 55 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 51,345 25,160 26,185 270 145 120
Albanian 965 465 495 0 0 0
Armenian 210 95 115 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 12,185 5,710 6,480 40 30 15
Baltic languages 75 30 50 0 0 0
Latvian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 55 20 35 0 0 0
Slavic languages 12,110 5,680 6,430 45 30 15
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 320 160 160 0 0 0
Bulgarian 110 45 65 0 5 0
Croatian 1,755 845 910 0 0 0
Czech 195 80 115 5 0 0
Macedonian 1,185 580 610 0 0 0
Polish 3,095 1,415 1,680 15 15 0
Russian 605 250 355 10 5 5
Serbian 2,850 1,435 1,415 5 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 215 100 115 0 0 0
Slovak 915 415 500 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 155 65 90 0 0 0
Ukrainian 620 245 370 5 5 5
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 85 45 40 0 0 0
Celtic languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 5 0 0 0
Welsh 10 0 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 9,125 4,385 4,745 70 40 30
Afrikaans 35 20 20 0 0 0
Danish 65 30 35 5 5 0
Dutch 700 345 350 15 5 5
Frisian 15 10 5 0 0 0
German 8,180 3,920 4,260 35 20 15
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 5 5 5 10 5 5
Swedish 15 10 5 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 85 35 50 0 0 0
Yiddish 20 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 0 0
Greek 1,050 515 530 5 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 8,415 4,365 4,055 85 45 45
Indo-Aryan languages 7,540 3,940 3,600 80 40 35
Bengali 645 320 320 25 15 15
Gujarati 785 455 330 5 0 0
Hindi 705 395 310 5 5 5
Kashmiri 10 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 5 0 5 0 0 0
Marathi 70 40 30 0 0 5
Nepali 460 225 235 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,475 1,285 1,185 5 5 0
Sindhi 35 15 15 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 110 55 60 0 0 5
Urdu 2,245 1,145 1,105 25 15 15
Iranian languages 830 400 425 10 5 5
Kurdish 135 70 65 0 5 0
Pashto 50 20 30 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 645 310 330 10 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 19,370 9,620 9,750 60 30 30
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 9,595 4,670 4,925 5 5 5
Portuguese 2,360 1,140 1,215 5 5 0
Romanian 2,235 1,065 1,170 10 0 5
Spanish 5,150 2,720 2,430 45 20 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 0 0 0
Japanese 85 40 50 0 0 5
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 475 235 235 10 0 5
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 795 380 415 75 50 30
Akan (Twi) 80 50 35 5 5 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 10 0 0 0
Ewe 10 5 10 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Ga 5 5 5 0 0 0
Ganda 25 15 10 0 0 0
Igbo 50 20 30 5 0 0
Lingala 25 10 15 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 65 30 35 0 0 0
Shona 10 5 5 15 10 5
Swahili 205 95 115 5 0 0
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 140 70 75 10 5 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 115 55 65 30 15 15
Nilo-Saharan languages 195 100 95 0 0 0
Dinka 55 25 30 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 140 75 65 0 0 0
Sign languages 105 45 60 20 10 10
American Sign Language 50 25 25 5 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 55 25 30 10 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 7,220 3,580 3,645 50 20 30
Chinese languages 6,855 3,390 3,465 50 20 30
Cantonese 2,055 1,015 1,045 15 5 10
Hakka 30 15 15 0 0 0
Mandarin 4,045 2,000 2,045 10 5 5
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 100 45 55 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 70 25 40 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 560 290 265 20 10 15
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 365 190 175 5 0 0
Burmese 45 25 20 0 0 0
Karenic languages 300 155 150 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 430 210 225 0 0 5
Lao 235 105 120 0 0 0
Thai 195 95 100 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 465 225 240 5 0 5
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 0 0 0
Turkish 380 185 190 5 0 0
Uyghur 40 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 5 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,510 705 805 20 10 5
Estonian 15 5 5 0 0 0
Finnish 120 55 60 5 5 5
Hungarian 1,380 645 730 10 5 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 5 0 5
Multiple responses 8,970 4,355 4,615 735 370 365
English and French 1,860 845 1,015 25 10 15
English and non-official language 6,400 3,185 3,215 685 355 335
French and non-official language 410 185 230 10 5 10
English, French and non-official language 305 140 160 10 5 5
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 395,115 194,770 200,340 35,695 18,200 17,490
Single responses 377,430 186,145 191,285 35,085 17,895 17,185
Official languages 333,670 164,825 168,845 17,030 8,660 8,370
English 330,760 163,505 167,255 16,685 8,470 8,215
French 2,910 1,320 1,595 345 190 155
Non-official languages 43,760 21,320 22,435 18,055 9,240 8,815
Aboriginal languages 20 10 10 17,735 9,070 8,665
Algonquian languages 0 0 5 5 5 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 5 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 5 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 5 5 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 17,735 9,070 8,665
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 110 45 60
Inuktitut 0 0 0 17,600 9,015 8,590
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 5 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 43,740 21,310 22,425 320 165 150
Afro-Asiatic languages 11,070 5,310 5,760 30 20 15
Berber languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kabyle 5 0 5 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 375 155 225 5 5 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 30 15 10 0 5 0
Somali 345 135 205 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 10,685 5,150 5,535 25 15 10
Amharic 45 25 25 15 5 5
Arabic 8,640 4,180 4,460 15 5 5
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 305 145 155 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 1,515 720 795 0 0 0
Harari 5 5 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 5 5 0 0 0 0
Maltese 35 15 20 0 0 0
Tigrigna 55 25 25 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 1,570 740 830 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 235 105 125 0 0 0
Vietnamese 1,335 640 700 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 1,045 475 570 120 55 60
Bikol 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 35 20 15 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 10 0 5 0 0 0
Ilocano 15 5 10 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 30 15 20 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 5 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 920 415 500 110 55 60
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 5 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 0 0 0
Creole languages 140 70 75 5 5 0
Haitian Creole 15 10 5 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 120 55 70 5 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 345 175 170 15 10 5
Kannada 15 5 10 0 0 0
Malayalam 80 40 45 0 0 0
Tamil 175 90 85 15 10 5
Telugu 70 40 25 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 22,500 11,040 11,460 85 50 35
Albanian 465 235 235 0 0 0
Armenian 95 40 60 5 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 4,930 2,325 2,600 10 5 5
Baltic languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Latvian 5 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Slavic languages 4,915 2,325 2,595 10 5 5
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 165 75 90 0 0 0
Bulgarian 40 15 15 0 0 0
Croatian 565 265 300 0 0 0
Czech 55 25 35 0 0 0
Macedonian 520 260 260 0 0 0
Polish 1,320 615 700 5 0 0
Russian 295 125 165 5 0 0
Serbian 1,470 715 750 0 5 0
Serbo-Croatian 95 40 55 0 0 0
Slovak 275 120 155 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Ukrainian 80 30 45 0 5 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 25 5 15 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. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 2,955 1,460 1,500 5 5 5
Afrikaans 5 5 5 0 0 0
Danish 5 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 50 25 25 0 0 0
Frisian 5 0 0 0 0 0
German 2,760 1,365 1,390 0 5 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 125 55 70 0 0 0
Greek 395 190 210 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 5,300 2,670 2,630 45 25 20
Indo-Aryan languages 4,805 2,445 2,360 45 25 20
Bengali 385 190 200 20 15 10
Gujarati 505 285 220 0 0 0
Hindi 365 195 175 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 5 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 5 0 0
Nepali 385 180 200 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,670 850 820 0 5 0
Sindhi 5 5 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 55 25 30 0 0 0
Urdu 1,405 700 705 15 5 5
Iranian languages 475 215 255 5 5 0
Kurdish 85 40 40 0 0 0
Pashto 30 15 15 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 360 165 195 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 8,355 4,125 4,225 25 15 10
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 2,925 1,230 1,695 0 0 0
Portuguese 950 425 525 0 0 0
Romanian 1,135 555 580 0 5 0
Spanish 3,335 1,910 1,425 15 10 5
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 0 0 0
Japanese 35 15 20 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 340 175 165 0 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 265 125 140 20 10 10
Akan (Twi) 25 15 10 0 5 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 5 5 0 0 0 0
Ewe 5 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 10 5 10 5 5 5
Lingala 10 10 5 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Shona 10 5 5 5 0 0
Swahili 70 30 40 0 0 0
Wolof 10 5 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 40 20 25 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 20 30 5 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 0 0 0
Dinka 30 10 15 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 70 30 40 0 0 0
Sign languages 115 60 55 35 20 15
American Sign Language 30 20 15 5 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 75 40 40 25 15 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,220 2,615 2,605 15 5 10
Chinese languages 4,905 2,455 2,450 15 5 10
Cantonese 1,370 665 705 5 0 5
Hakka 5 5 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 3,050 1,545 1,505 5 0 5
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 45 25 15 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 50 25 30 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 385 195 195 5 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 315 165 155 0 0 0
Burmese 35 15 20 0 0 0
Karenic languages 270 140 130 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 275 155 125 0 0 0
Lao 125 60 65 0 0 0
Thai 150 90 60 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 245 110 135 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 200 95 115 0 0 0
Uyghur 25 10 20 0 0 0
Uzbek 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Uralic languages 460 200 260 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 25 10 15 0 0 0
Hungarian 440 190 245 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Multiple responses 17,680 8,620 9,060 610 305 305
English and French 1,035 460 575 20 10 10
English and non-official language 15,990 7,895 8,100 585 290 295
French and non-official language 130 50 80 5 5 0
English, French and non-official language 520 215 305 5 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 20 395,110 194,770 200,340 35,690 18,205 17,490
None 340,690 168,580 172,110 17,430 8,995 8,435
English 18,810 9,310 9,500 9,555 4,885 4,670
French 7,575 3,235 4,335 240 130 110
Non-official language 26,920 13,120 13,805 8,425 4,175 4,250
Aboriginal 45 15 25 7,990 3,960 4,025
Non-Aboriginal 26,875 13,100 13,775 435 215 220
English and French 250 110 140 0 0 0
English and non-official language 375 190 185 20 15 10
French and non-official language 480 220 255 15 5 10
English, French and non-official language 10 5 5 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 21 324,325 158,215 166,115 23,930 12,180 11,755
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 309,220 151,560 157,660 22,435 11,345 11,090
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,040 41,227 26,872 29,743 28,817 30,326
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 309,345 151,565 157,785 22,435 11,345 11,090
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,263 36,829 25,086 28,635 27,517 29,403
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 270,210 136,295 133,910 19,220 9,910 9,315
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,258 39,523 24,203 30,583 31,667 29,517
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 234,280 106,815 127,460 21,890 11,040 10,840
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,139 4,520 6,834 2,524 1,275 4,682
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 223,595 119,410 104,180 18,590 9,605 8,985
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,129 35,426 26,009 29,724 30,603 28,640
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 324,330 158,165 166,165 23,935 12,175 11,755
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 309,265 151,560 157,705 22,435 11,345 11,090
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,139 52,973 35,650 50,689 50,882 50,492
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 309,395 151,565 157,825 22,435 11,345 11,090
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,436 44,102 31,034 43,247 42,937 43,564
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 270,510 136,220 134,295 19,225 9,905 9,310
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,419 52,892 33,810 52,115 53,453 50,693
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 234,755 107,020 127,735 21,885 11,045 10,845
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,116 7,697 8,468 6,191 4,314 8,103
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 223,595 119,170 104,425 18,590 9,605 8,980
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,020 48,637 34,468 51,195 52,454 49,849
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 324,325 158,165 166,165 23,930 12,175 11,755
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 24 100,680 57,865 42,815 7,580 3,925 3,655
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 52,515 59,696 45,314 90,230 88,548 91,332
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 63,848 72,166 52,606 88,321 89,311 87,259
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 86.0 89.8 80.6 88.1 91.8 84.3
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 68.7 72.2 63.7 83.7 87.2 80.0
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 14.0 10.2 19.4 11.9 8.3 15.7
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 324,330 158,215 166,115 23,930 12,180 11,755
Without total income 15,110 6,655 8,455 1,495 830 665
With total income 309,220 151,560 157,660 22,435 11,345 11,095
Percentage with total income 95.3 95.8 94.9 93.8 93.1 94.4
Under $10,000 (including loss) 46,625 19,925 26,700 5,320 3,165 2,155
$10,000 to $19,999 53,800 20,560 33,240 3,350 1,480 1,870
$20,000 to $29,999 42,810 16,725 26,085 2,610 1,135 1,475
$30,000 to $39,999 36,090 16,275 19,820 1,810 840 965
$40,000 to $49,999 33,845 17,920 15,920 1,190 575 610
$50,000 to $59,999 24,160 13,455 10,705 810 400 410
$60,000 to $69,999 17,325 10,335 6,990 730 375 360
$70,000 to $79,999 13,365 8,570 4,800 735 370 365
$80,000 to $89,999 10,610 6,800 3,815 820 440 380
$90,000 to $99,999 8,830 5,100 3,725 835 375 460
$100,000 and over 21,760 15,890 5,870 4,230 2,185 2,045
$100,000 to $149,999 15,145 10,725 4,420 3,215 1,570 1,645
$150,000 and over 6,620 5,165 1,450 1,010 615 400
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 324,325 158,215 166,115 23,930 12,180 11,755
Without after-tax income 14,980 6,650 8,330 1,495 835 665
With after-tax income 309,345 151,565 157,780 22,435 11,345 11,095
Percentage with after-tax income 95.4 95.8 95.0 93.8 93.1 94.4
Under $10,000 (including loss) 47,945 20,155 27,790 5,335 3,165 2,170
$10,000 to $19,999 56,130 21,520 34,605 3,410 1,530 1,880
$20,000 to $29,999 49,495 19,835 29,655 2,825 1,250 1,570
$30,000 to $39,999 44,415 21,605 22,815 1,920 915 1,005
$40,000 to $49,999 36,000 19,750 16,255 1,270 605 665
$50,000 to $59,999 23,675 14,225 9,450 980 500 485
$60,000 to $69,999 16,875 10,975 5,900 1,015 505 510
$70,000 to $79,999 12,395 7,525 4,865 1,085 555 530
$80,000 and over 22,415 15,970 6,445 4,595 2,315 2,280
$80,000 to $89,999 7,225 4,780 2,450 1,095 500 590
$90,000 to $99,999 4,060 2,870 1,190 1,025 480 550
$100,000 and over 11,130 8,325 2,805 2,475 1,335 1,145
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 324,325 158,215 166,115 23,930 12,180 11,755
Without employment income 100,735 38,805 61,930 5,340 2,575 2,770
With employment income 223,590 119,410 104,180 18,590 9,600 8,985
Percentage with employment income 68.9 75.5 62.7 77.7 78.8 76.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,160 23,555 17,605 3,930 1,925 2,000
$5,000 to $9,999 17,270 7,555 9,715 1,800 875 925
$10,000 to $19,999 28,995 12,625 16,370 2,150 1,135 1,015
$20,000 to $29,999 23,970 10,360 13,615 1,440 815 620
$30,000 to $39,999 22,205 10,245 11,960 1,025 580 445
$40,000 to $49,999 19,715 9,605 10,110 815 430 380
$50,000 to $59,999 15,230 8,550 6,675 710 350 360
$60,000 to $69,999 11,730 7,215 4,520 655 355 295
$70,000 to $79,999 10,335 6,845 3,490 680 360 320
$80,000 and over 32,975 22,850 10,125 5,390 2,775 2,615
$80,000 to $89,999 8,220 5,345 2,880 755 410 345
$90,000 to $99,999 7,540 4,245 3,290 805 345 460
$100,000 and over 17,215 13,265 3,955 3,830 2,020 1,810
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 159,050 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 66,658 ... ... 97,441 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 59,274 ... ... 85,605 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 45,550 ... ... 1,855 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 34,491 ... ... 72,960 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,338 ... ... 61,184 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 113,500 ... ... 7,965 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 84,248 ... ... 102,778 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 74,283 ... ... 91,402 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 159,055 ... ... 9,815 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 85,824 ... ... 115,823 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 72,821 ... ... 98,818 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 45,520 ... ... 1,855 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 43,472 ... ... 79,545 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,928 ... ... 65,262 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 113,530 ... ... 7,965 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 102,806 ... ... 124,267 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 87,212 ... ... 106,628 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,715 ... ... 105 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,755 ... ... 265 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,015 ... ... 205 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,275 ... ... 235 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,860 ... ... 295 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,555 ... ... 300 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 6,925 ... ... 325 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,010 ... ... 325 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,170 ... ... 340 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,065 ... ... 305 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,190 ... ... 550 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 11,725 ... ... 520 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 10,530 ... ... 435 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 9,485 ... ... 415 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 8,310 ... ... 410 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,460 ... ... 4,795 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 16,050 ... ... 1,070 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 10,835 ... ... 920 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 11,960 ... ... 1,160 ... ...
$200,000 and over 8,620 ... ... 1,645 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,825 ... ... 100 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,805 ... ... 270 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,085 ... ... 210 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,500 ... ... 240 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,685 ... ... 300 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 7,415 ... ... 325 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 8,005 ... ... 330 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 8,500 ... ... 350 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 8,405 ... ... 340 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 8,265 ... ... 355 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 15,080 ... ... 615 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,420 ... ... 590 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,780 ... ... 560 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 9,855 ... ... 575 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 8,225 ... ... 565 ... ...
$100,000 and over 35,205 ... ... 4,100 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 14,705 ... ... 1,200 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 8,685 ... ... 835 ... ...
$150,000 and over 11,815 ... ... 2,070 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 110,170 ... ... 7,705 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 84,865 ... ... 99,421 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 74,726 ... ... 88,747 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 4.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 39,945 ... ... 1,005 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 76,658 ... ... 162,304 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 67,708 ... ... 136,265 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 48,395 ... ... 4,640 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 112,711 ... ... 110,476 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 97,045 ... ... 98,481 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 5.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 19,085 ... ... 1,700 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 49,742 ... ... 53,760 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 46,748 ... ... 52,070 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 110,080 ... ... 7,705 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 103,744 ... ... 121,531 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 87,901 ... ... 104,373 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 39,800 ... ... 1,005 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 92,840 ... ... 162,943 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,093 ... ... 134,556 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 48,450 ... ... 4,635 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 129,518 ... ... 132,126 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 109,195 ... ... 113,780 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,995 ... ... 1,700 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,923 ... ... 72,190 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,544 ... ... 64,121 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 55,755 27,625 28,130 2,705 1,580 1,130
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 30,925 33,959 29,003 61,995 50,048 78,080
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,486 30,643 27,049 54,496 45,227 66,918
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 55,755 27,620 28,135 2,705 1,585 1,130
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 40,004 43,110 36,955 74,013 68,372 81,933
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 34,190 36,099 32,315 61,196 56,528 67,748
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 391,000 192,530 198,475 35,580 18,135 17,440
In the bottom half of the distribution 198,645 94,520 104,120 19,105 9,740 9,360
In the bottom decile 44,115 21,345 22,770 5,315 2,730 2,590
In the second decile 39,885 17,820 22,070 4,460 2,250 2,210
In the third decile 38,715 18,170 20,550 3,725 1,915 1,815
In the fourth decile 37,830 18,220 19,610 2,865 1,470 1,395
In the fifth decile 38,095 18,965 19,130 2,725 1,380 1,355
In the top half of the distribution 192,355 98,010 94,350 16,475 8,390 8,085
In the sixth decile 38,825 19,510 19,310 2,285 1,195 1,085
In the seventh decile 38,775 19,665 19,115 2,420 1,250 1,175
In the eighth decile 39,840 20,380 19,455 2,555 1,290 1,260
In the ninth decile 39,635 20,265 19,370 3,180 1,635 1,550
In the top decile 35,285 18,190 17,095 6,035 3,020 3,015
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 43 391,000 192,530 198,475 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 81,610 41,975 39,635 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 24,350 12,525 11,825 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 243,540 120,225 123,315 0 0 0
65 years and over 65,845 30,330 35,525 0 0 0
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 64,665 30,230 34,435 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 18,480 9,450 9,035 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 6,340 3,240 3,105 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 38,655 18,110 20,545 0 0 0
65 years and over 7,530 2,675 4,855 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 16.5 15.7 17.3 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 22.6 22.5 22.8 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 26.0 25.9 26.3 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 15.9 15.1 16.7 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 11.4 8.8 13.7 ... ... ...
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 34,975 17,360 17,620 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 8,960 4,550 4,405 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 3,170 1,645 1,520 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 24,330 12,110 12,225 0 0 0
65 years and over 1,685 700 990 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 8.9 9.0 8.9 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 11.0 10.8 11.1 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 13.0 13.1 12.9 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 10.0 10.1 9.9 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 2.6 2.3 2.8 ... ... ...
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 44 391,000 192,530 198,475 35,580 18,135 17,445
Official languages 383,855 189,610 194,245 33,535 17,120 16,420
English 383,490 189,460 194,035 33,485 17,080 16,400
French 38,630 17,135 21,485 1,565 820 745
Non-official languages 104,210 51,290 52,915 28,440 14,375 14,065
Aboriginal languages 90 40 50 27,345 13,815 13,530
Algonquian languages 40 15 25 30 15 15
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 10 15 15 10 10
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. 20 15 10 15 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 10 10 10 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 15 0 15 10 10 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 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
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 10 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 27,320 13,805 13,520
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 1,135 525 615
Inuktitut 0 0 0 26,215 13,305 12,910
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 20
Iroquoian languages 30 15 20 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 25 10 20 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 10 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 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 104,125 51,255 52,870 1,235 625 605
Afro-Asiatic languages 23,415 11,750 11,665 120 80 40
Berber languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 750 335 420 25 15 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 75 30 45 0 0 0
Somali 675 300 370 25 15 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 22,765 11,460 11,310 85 60 30
Amharic 215 100 115 20 20 0
Arabic 20,540 10,380 10,155 55 45 20
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 545 290 255 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 3,280 1,570 1,710 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 115 45 75 10 10 10
Maltese 325 175 150 0 0 0
Tigrigna 155 60 95 10 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 180 65 115 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 10 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,880 1,410 1,475 10 10 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 610 290 315 0 0 0
Vietnamese 2,285 1,120 1,160 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,015 1,205 1,810 215 80 130
Bikol 25 20 10 10 0 0
Cebuano 160 70 85 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 35 0 25 0 0 0
Ilocano 175 70 110 15 10 10
Malagasy 0 0 10 0 0 0
Malay 75 55 15 0 10 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 45 20 25 10 10 0
Pangasinan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,765 1,065 1,700 200 80 125
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 70 40 30 0 0 0
Creole languages 450 175 275 15 0 10
Haitian Creole 10 0 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 365 135 235 10 0 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 75 45 40 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 875 495 380 20 10 10
Kannada 55 30 20 0 0 0
Malayalam 140 60 80 0 0 0
Tamil 555 325 230 20 15 0
Telugu 175 110 65 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 61,325 30,375 30,950 565 290 275
Albanian 1,315 625 690 10 0 0
Armenian 245 120 130 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 13,705 6,600 7,110 75 40 35
Baltic languages 100 30 70 0 0 0
Latvian 25 10 20 0 0 0
Lithuanian 70 30 45 0 0 0
Slavic languages 13,610 6,570 7,045 75 45 35
Belarusan 15 0 15 0 0 0
Bosnian 375 195 180 0 10 0
Bulgarian 105 50 55 10 10 0
Croatian 2,505 1,230 1,280 0 0 0
Czech 245 120 125 0 10 0
Macedonian 1,435 725 715 0 0 0
Polish 3,605 1,665 1,935 25 15 10
Russian 1,075 490 580 35 15 20
Serbian 3,695 1,880 1,815 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 230 120 115 0 0 0
Slovak 965 425 540 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 180 75 100 0 0 0
Ukrainian 595 225 360 10 0 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 140 70 65 0 0 0
Celtic languages 35 10 25 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 10 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 10,960 5,460 5,500 150 70 75
Afrikaans 130 65 65 15 10 10
Danish 115 55 65 15 0 0
Dutch 765 380 390 15 0 10
Frisian 20 15 10 0 0 0
German 9,640 4,860 4,780 105 50 55
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 0 10 10 0 0
Swedish 45 25 15 10 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 100 40 60 0 0 10
Yiddish 15 10 15 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 625 295 325 0 0 0
Greek 1,560 770 790 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 10,485 5,620 4,865 100 55 45
Indo-Aryan languages 9,430 5,070 4,360 95 50 40
Bengali 815 420 390 30 15 15
Gujarati 950 585 365 10 0 0
Hindi 2,750 1,575 1,175 30 20 10
Kashmiri 45 15 30 0 0 0
Konkani 15 10 0 0 0 0
Marathi 115 65 55 0 0 0
Nepali 445 235 210 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,285 1,730 1,555 15 10 10
Sindhi 75 45 30 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 145 75 70 0 0 10
Urdu 3,525 1,830 1,695 35 20 15
Iranian languages 1,070 570 505 10 10 0
Kurdish 170 100 70 0 0 0
Pashto 50 25 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 875 465 415 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 24,690 12,160 12,520 255 125 130
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 12,535 6,205 6,325 40 20 20
Portuguese 3,010 1,490 1,520 10 10 0
Romanian 2,595 1,220 1,375 10 0 0
Spanish 7,230 3,635 3,595 210 105 105
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 0 0 0
Japanese 235 135 100 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 525 270 250 10 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,330 665 660 110 70 40
Akan (Twi) 130 80 45 10 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 40 20 15 0 0 0
Ewe 25 10 15 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ganda 10 10 0 10 0 10
Igbo 115 55 60 0 0 0
Lingala 130 60 70 10 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 125 55 70 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 115 45 70 0 0 0
Shona 10 0 10 20 15 0
Swahili 335 175 160 20 15 10
Wolof 20 0 15 0 0 0
Yoruba 270 140 130 15 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 260 120 140 50 35 20
Nilo-Saharan languages 160 85 80 0 0 0
Dinka 35 15 20 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 125 65 60 0 0 0
Sign languages 720 300 420 135 60 75
American Sign Language 415 160 255 70 35 40
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 310 145 160 70 30 40
Sino-Tibetan languages 8,065 3,870 4,195 80 40 40
Chinese languages 7,765 3,715 4,050 75 40 40
Cantonese 2,560 1,195 1,370 25 10 15
Hakka 20 0 20 0 0 0
Mandarin 5,035 2,400 2,635 30 10 15
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 280 145 135 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 115 45 70 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 500 255 240 30 15 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 310 160 155 10 0 0
Burmese 85 40 45 10 0 0
Karenic languages 275 135 135 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 545 250 295 0 0 10
Lao 330 155 170 0 0 0
Thai 310 140 170 0 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 645 330 315 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 30 25 0 0 0 0
Turkish 580 285 290 10 10 0
Uyghur 20 15 10 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 2,005 1,010 990 20 10 10
Estonian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Finnish 110 60 50 10 10 0
Hungarian 1,875 940 935 10 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 50 15 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 391,000 192,530 198,475 35,580 18,140 17,440
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 368,575 181,630 186,940 35,285 17,990 17,290
Canadian citizens aged under 18 78,200 40,225 37,980 13,480 6,915 6,560
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 290,375 141,410 148,965 21,805 11,080 10,725
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 22,430 10,895 11,530 300 145 155
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 391,000 192,530 198,470 35,580 18,140 17,445
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 300,465 148,720 151,750 34,600 17,630 16,980
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 85,810 40,975 44,840 915 485 435
Before 1981 28,710 13,855 14,855 155 95 55
1981 to 1990 10,370 4,975 5,390 100 60 40
1991 to 2000 17,590 8,210 9,380 160 85 75
2001 to 2010 18,340 8,680 9,660 335 170 165
2001 to 2005 9,170 4,405 4,765 165 90 70
2006 to 2010 9,170 4,280 4,890 175 80 95
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 10,800 5,255 5,550 165 75 90
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 4,725 2,845 1,885 55 25 35
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 85,810 40,970 44,835 920 485 430
Under 5 years 10,520 5,275 5,245 100 50 55
5 to 14 years 16,355 8,410 7,945 160 95 65
15 to 24 years 20,215 9,005 11,215 165 85 75
25 to 44 years 31,875 15,150 16,725 435 225 215
45 years and over 6,850 3,135 3,710 55 35 25
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 85,810 40,975 44,835 920 485 430
Americas 15,380 6,685 8,695 160 75 85
Brazil 190 75 110 0 0 0
Colombia 405 190 215 0 0 0
El Salvador 820 385 435 0 0 0
Guyana 100 30 70 10 0 0
Haiti 225 60 160 0 0 0
Jamaica 755 365 390 25 10 15
Mexico 3,890 1,900 1,985 0 10 0
Peru 40 10 35 10 0 0
Trinidad and Tobago 280 120 160 10 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 6,920 2,700 4,220 65 30 35
Other places of birth in Americas 1,750 845 910 45 25 25
Europe 31,815 15,600 16,220 195 120 70
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,145 545 595 0 0 0
Croatia 2,015 1,050 965 0 0 0
France 365 175 190 10 0 10
Germany 1,310 650 655 25 15 10
Greece 815 420 395 0 0 0
Hungary 810 380 430 0 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 160 75 85 0 0 0
Italy 6,625 3,370 3,260 10 0 10
Netherlands 680 380 295 10 0 0
Poland 2,460 1,125 1,335 15 10 0
Portugal 1,655 800 855 0 10 0
Romania 2,300 1,070 1,235 10 0 0
Russian Federation 450 210 240 10 0 10
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,660 860 795 10 0 0
Ukraine 275 125 155 10 10 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 5,120 2,430 2,690 80 50 30
Other places of birth in Europe 3,970 1,950 2,020 30 15 10
Africa 4,090 2,015 2,075 190 110 80
Algeria 70 40 30 0 0 0
Egypt 435 225 210 0 0 0
Ethiopia 235 120 115 20 10 10
Kenya 80 50 35 0 0 10
Morocco 70 30 35 10 10 0
Nigeria 490 265 225 30 10 15
Somalia 360 135 225 10 10 0
South Africa, Republic of 375 175 200 10 10 10
Other places of birth in Africa 1,975 980 995 105 60 40
Asia 34,360 16,575 17,785 370 175 195
Afghanistan 115 40 70 0 0 0
Bangladesh 615 310 300 25 10 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 3,900 1,695 2,205 20 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 525 260 270 10 10 0
India 4,010 2,135 1,875 30 15 15
IranCensus data footnote 61 650 340 310 10 0 0
Iraq 6,255 2,980 3,280 0 0 0
Japan 45 15 30 10 0 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 360 190 170 10 0 10
Lebanon 4,565 2,280 2,285 15 15 0
Pakistan 2,105 1,090 1,020 30 15 15
Philippines 2,830 1,130 1,700 185 75 110
Sri Lanka 235 120 120 10 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,775 870 905 0 0 0
Taiwan 270 135 130 0 0 0
Viet Nam 1,740 860 880 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 4,355 2,130 2,230 35 15 20
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 165 95 65 10 10 10
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 10,805 5,250 5,545 165 75 90
Americas 1,940 975 960 35 15 15
Brazil 30 15 15 0 0 0
Colombia 35 10 30 0 0 0
Cuba 25 10 20 0 0 0
Haiti 100 25 80 0 0 10
Jamaica 105 65 40 0 10 0
Mexico 390 220 175 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 955 510 445 15 0 10
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 70 25 40 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 220 110 110 10 10 0
Europe 780 380 400 10 0 10
France 10 10 0 10 0 0
Germany 35 25 10 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 0 0 0 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 10 0 0 0 0 0
Romania 85 35 50 0 0 0
Russian Federation 20 10 10 0 0 0
Ukraine 15 0 15 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 115 65 45 10 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 480 220 265 10 0 0
Africa 935 460 475 45 25 20
Algeria 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 35 20 15 10 0 10
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 170 110 65 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 25 10 20 10 10 0
Egypt 100 50 50 0 0 0
Eritrea 50 30 20 0 0 0
Ethiopia 50 25 25 0 0 10
Morocco 25 10 15 0 10 0
Nigeria 100 50 50 10 10 0
Somalia 100 40 60 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 15 10 15 0 10 0
Tunisia 0 0 10 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 260 115 150 0 0 0
Asia 7,125 3,420 3,710 75 30 45
Afghanistan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bangladesh 175 85 90 10 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 800 335 465 0 0 0
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 10 0 0 0 0
India 810 485 320 10 0 0
IranCensus data footnote 61 110 45 60 0 0 0
Iraq 2,095 990 1,100 0 0 0
Israel 0 0 10 0 0 0
Japan 10 0 10 0 0 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 45 10 35 0 0 0
Lebanon 295 160 135 0 0 0
Nepal 70 30 45 0 0 0
Pakistan 345 145 195 0 0 0
Philippines 465 160 305 50 20 30
Saudi Arabia 120 45 75 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 15 0 0 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,060 545 520 0 0 10
Taiwan 45 25 15 0 0 0
Turkey 50 25 25 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 60 40 15 0 0 0
Viet Nam 60 20 40 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 490 240 250 0 0 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 25 15 10 10 0 0
Australia 25 10 0 10 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 0 10 0 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 391,005 192,530 198,470 35,580 18,135 17,440
First generationCensus data footnote 69 93,020 45,190 47,830 1,025 530 495
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 84,790 42,260 42,530 925 480 445
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 213,195 105,080 108,110 33,630 17,125 16,500
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 58,080 27,580 30,500 770 390 380
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 20,190 10,580 9,615 430 210 220
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 7,565 5,485 2,080 230 115 115
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 12,625 5,095 7,530 195 90 110
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 18,860 7,355 11,505 235 115 120
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 17,980 9,110 8,870 105 65 35
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,045 540 510 0 0 0
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 391,000 192,530 198,470 35,580 18,140 17,445
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 9,870 4,785 5,085 30,555 15,415 15,140
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 9,360 4,540 4,820 30,495 15,385 15,105
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 4,390 2,070 2,320 190 90 100
Métis 4,910 2,430 2,475 165 85 75
Inuk (Inuit) 60 30 25 30,135 15,205 14,925
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 235 100 135 55 20 30
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 270 150 120 10 10 10
Non-Aboriginal identity 381,135 187,745 193,390 5,025 2,725 2,300
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 391,005 192,530 198,470 35,580 18,140 17,440
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 2,560 1,215 1,345 165 75 90
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 388,440 191,315 197,125 35,410 18,060 17,355
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 391,000 192,530 198,475 35,580 18,135 17,445
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 1,480 690 795 25,215 12,745 12,470
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 1,455 675 780 25,025 12,665 12,365
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,000 420 590 100 50 55
Métis single ancestry 440 260 180 40 15 25
Inuit single ancestry 15 0 15 24,890 12,600 12,290
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 30 15 10 190 85 110
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 25 15 15 0 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 165 70 95
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 15 10 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 15,640 7,205 8,430 5,205 2,595 2,610
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 15,435 7,125 8,315 4,985 2,495 2,495
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10,825 4,905 5,920 255 140 120
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,540 2,200 2,340 65 40 25
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 75 25 55 4,665 2,315 2,355
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 200 80 120 215 100 115
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 195 80 115 10 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 160 75 85
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 55 25 25
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 373,880 184,640 189,245 5,160 2,795 2,365
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 391,005 192,530 198,470 35,580 18,135 17,440
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 70,720 35,425 35,300 905 450 460
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 11,845 6,395 5,450 115 60 55
Chinese 8,755 4,265 4,490 75 30 45
Black 13,120 6,475 6,645 330 180 150
Filipino 4,065 1,860 2,205 230 95 135
Latin American 4,060 1,940 2,115 40 20 20
Arab 18,395 9,400 9,000 40 30 10
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 4,305 2,090 2,215 30 10 15
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 1,540 765 780 10 0 10
Korean 590 325 265 10 10 10
Japanese 210 100 110 10 0 0
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,565 715 845 20 10 10
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 2,280 1,095 1,185 10 10 10
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 320,280 157,105 163,175 34,670 17,685 16,985
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 103 391,005 192,530 198,470 35,580 18,140 17,445
North American Aboriginal origins 17,120 7,890 9,225 30,420 15,340 15,075
First Nations (North American Indian) 12,050 5,410 6,640 690 345 350
Inuit 95 20 75 29,950 15,095 14,855
Métis 5,200 2,555 2,645 185 95 95
Other North American origins 113,775 55,870 57,905 1,815 960 860
Acadian 290 130 165 105 50 55
American 6,385 3,050 3,335 230 120 110
Canadian 109,480 53,795 55,685 1,305 685 630
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 10 10 0
Newfoundlander 140 80 60 125 70 50
Nova Scotian 10 0 10 10 0 10
Ontarian 55 25 30 0 0 0
Québécois 155 85 75 50 40 15
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 20 10 0 0 0
European origins 272,660 133,140 139,520 8,315 4,345 3,975
British Isles origins 143,680 69,395 74,285 5,815 3,015 2,790
Channel Islander 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cornish 15 10 0 0 0 0
English 81,540 39,300 42,235 1,625 825 800
Irish 58,990 27,600 31,390 1,745 895 850
Manx 45 25 20 10 0 0
Scottish 54,085 25,850 28,235 3,265 1,695 1,575
Welsh 4,690 2,290 2,405 160 85 80
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 6,865 3,060 3,805 355 200 150
French origins 92,080 44,190 47,890 1,485 785 700
Alsatian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Breton 0 0 0 10 0 10
Corsican 0 0 0 0 0 0
French 92,070 44,190 47,885 1,475 780 695
Western European origins (except French origins) 60,390 29,565 30,825 975 470 505
Austrian 1,740 850 890 35 25 15
Bavarian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Belgian 3,700 1,795 1,905 30 20 15
Dutch 12,175 5,855 6,315 190 90 105
Flemish 150 70 75 0 0 0
Frisian 20 10 10 0 0 0
German 45,980 22,540 23,440 745 355 390
Luxembourger 30 20 0 0 0 0
Swiss 875 400 475 20 0 10
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 50 40 10 10 10 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 5,200 2,380 2,825 675 335 340
Danish 1,150 525 625 290 145 150
Finnish 1,355 635 715 50 25 25
Icelandic 185 100 90 30 10 25
Norwegian 1,275 555 720 145 70 80
Swedish 1,175 490 685 115 65 55
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 290 145 145 85 45 40
Eastern European origins 48,470 23,300 25,170 515 260 255
Bulgarian 230 115 120 10 10 0
Byelorussian 120 40 75 0 0 0
Czech 1,430 670 755 15 0 10
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 905 400 505 0 0 0
Estonian 115 60 55 10 0 0
Hungarian 8,965 4,440 4,525 45 20 25
Latvian 125 80 50 10 0 10
Lithuanian 570 270 300 0 0 0
Moldovan 25 10 20 0 0 0
Polish 15,600 7,450 8,150 145 90 55
Romanian 6,325 3,000 3,325 20 10 15
Russian 5,345 2,540 2,805 100 60 40
Slovak 3,300 1,515 1,785 15 10 0
Ukrainian 12,445 5,975 6,465 190 90 100
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 150 70 85 30 15 15
Southern European origins 63,855 31,785 32,070 420 215 205
Albanian 1,565 775 785 10 0 0
Bosnian 610 305 305 0 0 0
Catalan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 4,215 2,080 2,140 10 10 0
Cypriot 30 20 15 0 0 0
Greek 2,945 1,445 1,505 20 10 0
Italian 37,450 18,565 18,880 175 95 85
Kosovar 70 20 50 0 0 0
Macedonian 2,275 1,135 1,140 0 0 0
Maltese 1,380 745 630 0 10 0
Montenegrin 160 100 60 0 0 0
Portuguese 5,875 2,940 2,935 115 60 55
Serbian 4,745 2,495 2,250 0 0 10
Sicilian 220 125 105 0 0 0
Slovenian 880 380 500 0 0 0
Spanish 3,360 1,655 1,705 75 35 40
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,670 815 855 10 0 0
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 40 20 20 10 0 0
Other European origins 1,465 675 780 345 190 155
Basque 30 15 15 0 0 0
Jewish 770 385 385 30 20 15
Roma (Gypsy) 55 20 40 0 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 40 15 25 0 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 565 250 310 305 170 140
Caribbean origins 4,115 1,890 2,225 95 50 45
Antiguan 25 0 25 0 0 0
Bahamian 30 20 10 0 0 0
Barbadian 190 95 95 10 10 0
Bermudan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Carib 0 0 0 0 10 0
Cuban 285 130 150 0 0 0
Dominican 120 50 70 10 0 0
Grenadian 35 0 30 10 0 10
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 385 140 245 10 0 0
Jamaican 2,145 1,050 1,100 40 20 20
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 10 0 10 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 105 50 55 0 0 0
St. Lucian 30 15 15 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 570 235 340 10 10 0
Vincentian/Grenadinian 55 15 40 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 290 140 145 15 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 75 35 35 10 0 10
Latin, Central and South American origins 7,060 3,405 3,655 65 30 35
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 220 85 135 0 0 0
Arawak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 165 100 65 10 0 0
Belizean 70 35 30 0 0 0
Bolivian 60 25 35 0 0 0
Brazilian 225 125 105 0 0 0
Chilean 120 40 80 10 0 0
Colombian 530 245 285 10 0 10
Costa Rican 100 45 55 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 95 25 70 10 10 0
Guatemalan 255 150 100 0 0 0
Guyanese 260 95 165 10 0 0
Hispanic 270 105 160 10 0 10
Honduran 195 130 70 0 0 0
Maya 145 80 65 0 0 0
Mexican 3,070 1,570 1,500 10 10 0
Nicaraguan 225 100 130 0 0 0
Panamanian 50 20 40 0 10 0
Paraguayan 20 15 10 0 0 0
Peruvian 75 25 55 0 0 0
Salvadorean 950 415 530 10 10 10
Uruguayan 20 15 0 0 0 0
Venezuelan 225 85 135 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 215 110 105 10 0 0
African origins 10,535 5,295 5,240 465 255 210
Central and West African origins 1,915 1,015 905 65 35 30
Akan 55 30 25 10 10 0
Angolan 25 10 10 0 0 0
Ashanti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 105 45 60 15 10 10
Chadian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 385 220 170 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 10 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ghanaian 170 100 70 10 10 10
Guinean 0 10 0 0 0 0
Ibo 80 45 35 10 10 0
Ivorian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Liberian 55 20 30 0 0 0
Malian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malinké 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 1,010 535 470 20 15 10
Peulh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 20 10 15 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 10 0 10 0 10 0
Togolese 0 0 0 10 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 70 40 25 15 0 10
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 60 30 30 10 0 0
North African origins 1,950 1,055 895 30 15 10
Algerian 130 65 70 0 0 0
Berber 0 10 0 0 10 0
Coptic 55 30 25 0 0 0
Dinka 10 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 810 420 390 15 0 10
Libyan 200 115 80 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moroccan 95 40 60 10 10 0
Sudanese 685 370 310 0 10 0
Tunisian 45 35 10 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 2,200 1,055 1,145 80 60 25
Afrikaner 20 15 0 10 0 0
Amhara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 0 0 0 10 0 10
Burundian 105 45 55 0 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 170 85 85 0 10 0
Ethiopian 375 195 185 30 15 10
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 25 15 10 0 10 0
Malagasy 15 10 10 0 0 0
Mauritian 80 35 45 0 0 0
Oromo 40 20 20 0 0 0
Rwandan 155 70 80 0 0 0
Seychellois 0 0 10 0 0 0
Somali 900 430 470 10 0 0
South African 280 125 155 10 0 0
Tanzanian 45 25 25 0 0 0
Tigrian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ugandan 35 20 20 0 0 0
Zambian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 0 0 10 15 10 10
Zulu 0 0 0 0 0 10
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 100 35 60 0 0 10
Other African origins 4,805 2,360 2,440 285 145 140
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,015 480 535 50 25 25
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 3,820 1,900 1,920 240 120 120
Asian origins 61,480 30,905 30,570 615 280 335
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 30,435 15,235 15,200 100 60 40
Afghan 250 100 155 10 0 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 3,415 1,785 1,635 10 10 0
Armenian 600 265 335 10 0 0
Assyrian 560 255 305 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 0 0 0
Georgian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Hazara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,045 540 500 20 15 0
Iraqi 7,250 3,525 3,720 10 0 0
Israeli 120 50 75 0 0 0
Jordanian 525 250 280 0 0 0
Kazakh 0 0 0 0 0 10
Kurd 165 100 60 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 30 20 10 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 0 10 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 12,545 6,375 6,175 40 20 15
Palestinian 1,555 810 750 0 0 0
Pashtun 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 130 90 35 0 0 0
Syrian 2,385 1,150 1,235 0 0 0
Tajik 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tatar 15 10 0 0 0 0
Turk 935 420 520 15 10 10
Turkmen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uighur 20 10 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yemeni 130 65 60 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 830 430 400 0 0 0
South Asian origins 12,110 6,530 5,580 130 65 65
Bangladeshi 355 190 165 20 10 10
Bengali 150 85 65 0 0 0
Bhutanese 205 110 95 0 0 0
East Indian 7,935 4,305 3,630 65 35 35
Goan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 65 40 25 0 0 0
Kashmiri 45 20 25 0 0 0
Nepali 320 165 155 0 0 0
Pakistani 2,385 1,270 1,115 15 10 0
Punjabi 610 360 245 10 0 0
Sinhalese 30 20 10 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 320 150 170 10 0 10
Tamil 80 40 40 0 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 715 375 335 15 0 0
East and Southeast Asian origins 19,145 9,250 9,900 385 155 225
Burmese 200 105 95 0 0 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 830 395 435 0 0 0
Chinese 10,115 4,935 5,175 115 50 70
Filipino 4,490 2,035 2,455 245 100 145
Hmong 15 10 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 105 70 40 10 0 0
Japanese 285 140 145 15 0 10
Karen 205 110 90 0 0 0
Korean 645 345 295 10 0 0
Laotian 510 260 250 0 0 0
Malaysian 60 30 35 10 0 0
Mongolian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Singaporean 20 10 0 0 0 0
Taiwanese 130 75 65 0 0 0
Thai 365 155 210 10 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 2,665 1,330 1,335 10 0 0
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 75 40 35 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 315 160 155 10 10 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 310 160 150 10 10 0
Oceania origins 310 175 135 15 0 0
Australian 190 95 95 10 0 0
New Zealander 75 50 25 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins 60 45 15 0 0 0
Fijian 20 10 10 0 0 10
Hawaiian 25 20 10 0 0 0
Maori 0 10 0 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 0 0 0 0 0 0
Samoan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 10 10 0 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 159,050 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
Owner 115,780 ... ... 1,960 ... ...
Renter 43,270 ... ... 7,860 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
Condominium 9,885 ... ... 265 ... ...
Not condominium 149,170 ... ... 9,555 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
No bedrooms 775 ... ... 25 ... ...
1 bedroom 17,475 ... ... 1,365 ... ...
2 bedrooms 34,855 ... ... 3,835 ... ...
3 bedrooms 66,705 ... ... 3,100 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 39,240 ... ... 1,495 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 159,050 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 31,830 ... ... 4,865 ... ...
5 rooms 22,135 ... ... 2,515 ... ...
6 rooms 25,195 ... ... 1,435 ... ...
7 rooms 23,895 ... ... 625 ... ...
8 or more rooms 55,990 ... ... 380 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.7 ... ... 4.6 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 156,830 ... ... 7,650 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 2,225 ... ... 2,170 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 159,055 ... ... 9,815 ... ...
Suitable 152,495 ... ... 6,785 ... ...
Not suitable 6,560 ... ... 3,035 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 159,050 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
1960 or before 54,255 ... ... 170 ... ...
1961 to 1980 43,810 ... ... 2,150 ... ...
1981 to 1990 14,250 ... ... 1,995 ... ...
1991 to 2000 22,605 ... ... 2,095 ... ...
2001 to 2005 12,825 ... ... 860 ... ...
2006 to 2010 6,290 ... ... 1,285 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 5,020 ... ... 1,260 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 148,630 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
Major repairs needed 10,420 ... ... 2,560 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
1 household maintainer 98,095 ... ... 6,830 ... ...
2 household maintainers 58,210 ... ... 2,780 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 2,755 ... ... 205 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 159,055 ... ... 9,820 ... ...
15 to 24 years 4,430 ... ... 400 ... ...
25 to 34 years 18,565 ... ... 2,480 ... ...
35 to 44 years 26,105 ... ... 2,370 ... ...
45 to 54 years 33,895 ... ... 2,285 ... ...
55 to 64 years 32,750 ... ... 1,460 ... ...
65 to 74 years 24,255 ... ... 610 ... ...
75 to 84 years 13,640 ... ... 180 ... ...
85 years and over 5,415 ... ... 30 ... ...
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 141 157,885 ... ... 9,810 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 124,345 ... ... 9,240 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 33,535 ... ... 570 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 28,960 ... ... 465 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 114,735 ... ... 1,955 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 59.2 ... ... 60.2 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.7 ... ... 7.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 957 ... ... 1,497 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,091 ... ... 1,700 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 200,559 ... ... 300,924 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 246,774 ... ... 352,070 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 43,245 ... ... 7,860 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 17.4 ... ... 83.5 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 44.0 ... ... 5.2 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 784 ... ... 281 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 817 ... ... 736 ... ...
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 146 324,325 158,165 166,160 23,935 12,175 11,755
No certificate, diploma or degree 62,035 30,885 31,145 12,140 6,175 5,960
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 100,700 49,675 51,025 3,615 1,825 1,785
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 161,595 77,605 83,990 8,175 4,170 4,010
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 21,595 15,845 5,750 1,840 1,450 385
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,350 5,770 3,580 1,140 835 305
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 12,250 10,080 2,175 695 615 80
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 70,380 29,455 40,925 3,580 1,530 2,050
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,795 2,480 3,310 215 95 125
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 63,825 29,825 34,000 2,545 1,095 1,445
Bachelor's degree 42,945 18,990 23,950 1,680 710 970
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,650 2,025 2,620 90 45 45
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,965 1,205 760 25 10 15
Master's degree 11,980 6,165 5,815 700 305 395
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,290 1,440 850 50 25 20
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 206,545 100,645 105,905 16,485 8,395 8,090
No certificate, diploma or degree 23,580 12,745 10,840 6,750 3,435 3,315
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 60,760 30,850 29,915 2,405 1,265 1,140
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 122,205 57,045 65,160 7,325 3,690 3,635
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 14,140 10,335 3,805 1,595 1,255 335
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 6,100 3,795 2,305 995 725 265
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,040 6,540 1,500 600 530 70
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,650 22,660 31,990 3,185 1,345 1,840
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 3,845 1,635 2,215 200 85 115
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 49,570 22,425 27,145 2,355 1,005 1,345
Bachelor's degree 32,960 14,185 18,775 1,545 645 895
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 3,650 1,525 2,125 75 40 40
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,585 915 670 25 10 15
Master's degree 9,605 4,775 4,830 665 295 375
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,765 1,025 745 45 25 20
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 151 324,330 158,165 166,160 23,930 12,180 11,755
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 162,730 80,560 82,175 15,755 8,005 7,745
Education 10,720 2,665 8,055 1,005 290 715
13. Education 10,720 2,665 8,055 1,010 295 715
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 3,895 1,695 2,195 195 110 85
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 510 380 135 35 25 0
50. Visual and performing arts 3,380 1,315 2,060 160 85 75
Humanities 6,710 2,710 4,000 370 155 210
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 660 135 525 105 15 85
23. English language and literature/letters 1,695 555 1,145 60 15 45
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,515 605 910 75 35 40
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 25 25 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 355 215 140 25 15 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 715 405 305 40 30 10
54. History 1,215 670 550 60 40 25
55. French language and literature/letters 510 110 395 10 10 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,025 5,795 12,225 1,010 320 690
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 175 20 160 180 45 135
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,240 1,095 1,145 50 25 25
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,745 215 3,530 310 20 290
22. Legal professions and studies 2,595 905 1,690 130 60 70
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 225 40 190 25 0 25
42. Psychology 3,680 965 2,715 60 25 35
45. Social sciences 5,355 2,555 2,800 250 140 110
Business, management and public administration 29,620 11,305 18,315 1,655 555 1,105
30.16 Accounting and computer science 80 20 60 10 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,965 545 2,420 210 55 155
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 26,575 10,740 15,835 1,445 500 950
Physical and life sciences and technologies 5,600 2,665 2,940 210 110 100
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,420 970 1,455 70 30 35
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,150 480 670 70 35 40
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 15 10 15 10 0 0
40. Physical sciences 1,485 1,035 455 30 15 15
41. Science technologies/technicians 525 185 350 40 30 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 5,560 3,395 2,165 175 105 70
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 4,410 2,885 1,525 140 90 50
25. Library science 290 45 245 10 10 10
27. Mathematics and statistics 810 440 370 20 10 0
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 45 25 20 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 38,430 35,565 2,865 1,620 1,475 145
04. Architecture and related services 1,030 780 250 45 30 15
14. Engineering 8,315 6,965 1,345 105 90 15
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 7,340 6,565 775 310 255 50
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,290 6,160 130 715 680 40
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,985 6,825 160 365 350 15
48. Precision production 8,465 8,265 205 75 75 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,405 1,535 870 215 155 60
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,780 1,155 625 15 10 10
03. Natural resources and conservation 625 385 245 195 150 50
Health and related fields 29,585 5,415 24,170 750 195 560
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,935 1,005 935 110 65 40
51. Health professions and related programs 27,230 4,135 23,090 645 125 520
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 420 275 140 0 0 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 11,025 4,835 6,185 980 710 270
12. Personal and culinary services 6,450 1,315 5,140 315 110 205
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 35 35 0 0 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 60 50 10 0 10 0
43. Security and protective services 3,175 2,270 905 160 130 30
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,305 1,170 135 505 465 40
Other 25 10 10 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 20 15 10 10 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 206,545 100,640 105,910 16,480 8,395 8,090
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 84,345 43,595 40,750 9,155 4,700 4,455
Education 7,410 1,690 5,715 905 260 650
13. Education 7,410 1,695 5,720 905 260 650
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,885 1,200 1,680 170 95 75
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 370 255 110 30 25 10
50. Visual and performing arts 2,520 945 1,575 140 75 70
Humanities 4,550 1,800 2,750 320 130 190
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 495 85 415 95 15 75
23. English language and literature/letters 1,105 365 740 60 15 45
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,120 445 675 60 30 40
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 25 25 0 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 245 150 95 20 10 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 470 290 180 30 25 10
54. History 750 380 370 45 35 20
55. French language and literature/letters 335 65 270 0 10 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 14,355 4,325 10,030 900 280 615
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 120 15 100 140 40 100
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,900 925 970 50 25 25
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 160 2,920 280 20 265
22. Legal professions and studies 2,080 600 1,475 120 55 65
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 155 25 130 25 10 20
42. Psychology 2,800 620 2,175 55 15 35
45. Social sciences 4,215 1,975 2,240 230 125 105
Business, management and public administration 22,930 8,460 14,475 1,510 495 1,015
30.16 Accounting and computer science 50 10 40 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,355 410 1,940 190 50 140
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 20,525 8,035 12,495 1,325 450 875
Physical and life sciences and technologies 3,830 1,720 2,115 185 95 90
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 1,615 595 1,020 65 30 30
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 845 330 515 65 25 35
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 15 10 10 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 995 665 325 30 15 15
41. Science technologies/technicians 360 120 240 30 25 10
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 4,640 2,875 1,765 160 95 65
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 3,830 2,525 1,305 135 85 50
25. Library science 175 20 155 10 0 0
27. Mathematics and statistics 595 320 275 20 10 10
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 40 20 15 10 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 28,260 25,890 2,370 1,410 1,285 125
04. Architecture and related services 855 650 210 45 25 15
14. Engineering 6,520 5,365 1,155 100 80 15
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,650 4,970 680 275 230 45
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 4,180 4,095 85 635 595 35
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 4,805 4,680 125 305 290 10
48. Precision production 6,245 6,130 115 60 60 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,795 1,100 695 190 140 55
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,335 815 525 15 10 10
03. Natural resources and conservation 460 290 170 175 135 45
Health and related fields 23,105 4,230 18,875 690 180 510
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,380 700 680 100 65 35
51. Health professions and related programs 21,410 3,330 18,080 590 115 480
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 315 195 115 0 0 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,420 3,750 4,675 865 625 245
12. Personal and culinary services 4,865 1,000 3,860 280 100 185
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 30 30 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30 20 10 0 10 0
43. Security and protective services 2,420 1,720 700 140 115 30
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,075 975 100 445 410 35
Other 25 15 10 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 25 10 10 0 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 324,330 158,165 166,160 23,930 12,175 11,755
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,730 80,560 82,175 15,755 8,005 7,745
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 161,595 77,605 83,990 8,175 4,170 4,010
Location of study inside Canada 133,810 63,065 70,745 7,645 3,900 3,745
Same as province or territory of residence 129,310 60,805 68,510 3,330 1,485 1,850
Different than province or territory of residence 4,500 2,260 2,240 4,310 2,415 1,895
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 27,785 14,545 13,240 535 270 265
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,535 4,585 3,950 120 60 55
Philippines 1,445 510 940 135 45 85
India 1,880 1,060 820 20 10 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 1,820 1,130 690 70 40 30
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 1,850 860 990 10 0 0
France 180 110 75 10 0 0
Other 12,075 6,295 5,785 180 105 75
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 157 206,545 100,645 105,905 16,480 8,395 8,090
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 84,340 43,590 40,750 9,155 4,700 4,455
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 122,205 57,050 65,155 7,325 3,690 3,635
Location of study inside Canada 101,900 46,965 54,940 6,840 3,445 3,390
Same as province or territory of residence 98,730 45,360 53,365 2,975 1,290 1,680
Different than province or territory of residence 3,175 1,605 1,570 3,860 2,150 1,710
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 20,300 10,085 10,220 490 245 240
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 6,545 3,435 3,110 105 55 45
Philippines 1,065 365 705 120 40 80
India 1,315 645 670 20 10 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 885 515 370 60 35 25
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 1,245 565 680 10 0 0
France 125 75 50 0 0 0
Other 9,120 4,485 4,630 170 95 75
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 324,330 158,165 166,160 23,935 12,180 11,755
In the labour force 195,090 101,860 93,230 16,340 8,515 7,820
Employed 180,800 94,415 86,380 12,820 6,430 6,395
Unemployed 14,290 7,445 6,845 3,515 2,090 1,425
Not in the labour force 129,240 56,305 72,935 7,590 3,660 3,935
Participation rate 60.2 64.4 56.1 68.3 69.9 66.5
Employment rate 55.7 59.7 52.0 53.6 52.8 54.4
Unemployment rate 7.3 7.3 7.3 21.5 24.5 18.2
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 164 324,330 158,165 166,160 23,935 12,175 11,755
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 124,930 54,050 70,880 7,420 3,600 3,815
Worked 199,400 104,115 95,280 16,515 8,575 7,935
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 102,740 59,260 43,485 7,760 4,035 3,720
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 96,660 44,860 51,800 8,755 4,540 4,215
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.2 43.5 42.7 38.0 37.6 38.4
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 195,090 101,860 93,230 16,335 8,520 7,825
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,410 2,540 2,870 1,385 740 650
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 189,675 99,320 90,360 14,955 7,780 7,170
Employee 172,290 88,150 84,145 14,505 7,485 7,020
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 17,385 11,170 6,215 445 295 150
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 172 195,090 101,860 93,230 16,340 8,515 7,825
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,415 2,540 2,870 1,390 735 650
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 189,680 99,320 90,360 14,955 7,780 7,170
0 Management occupations 16,460 10,350 6,110 1,400 850 550
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 24,525 6,975 17,555 2,205 610 1,590
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 11,480 9,495 1,985 455 355 100
3 Health occupations 15,255 2,745 12,505 450 65 385
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 19,215 5,980 13,235 3,310 1,045 2,265
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 3,620 1,515 2,105 570 285 285
6 Sales and service occupations 44,590 17,425 27,160 3,505 1,690 1,815
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 29,820 27,860 1,960 2,565 2,435 130
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,065 2,860 1,210 300 275 15
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 20,645 14,115 6,530 205 165 45
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 195,090 101,860 93,230 16,340 8,515 7,820
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,410 2,540 2,875 1,385 735 650
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 189,675 99,320 90,355 14,955 7,780 7,175
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5,250 3,175 2,075 155 145 15
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 460 430 30 595 440 160
22 Utilities 1,010 750 260 285 240 40
23 Construction 10,800 9,550 1,250 930 815 115
31-33 Manufacturing 38,355 28,490 9,860 150 100 50
41 Wholesale trade 5,390 3,595 1,790 105 80 25
44-45 Retail trade 20,275 8,870 11,405 1,720 835 885
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 8,470 6,210 2,260 795 625 175
51 Information and cultural industries 2,040 1,105 935 195 110 85
52 Finance and insurance 5,960 2,005 3,950 115 30 75
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 2,450 1,375 1,075 495 335 165
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 9,215 5,315 3,900 290 155 135
55 Management of companies and enterprises 135 80 55 10 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 8,420 4,950 3,470 385 245 135
61 Educational services 13,815 4,205 9,610 1,840 520 1,315
62 Health care and social assistance 23,440 3,795 19,645 1,245 220 1,030
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 5,010 2,445 2,565 285 175 110
72 Accommodation and food services 14,285 5,435 8,850 565 220 345
81 Other services (except public administration) 7,775 3,745 4,030 460 255 205
91 Public administration 7,135 3,800 3,340 4,345 2,240 2,105
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 174 180,800 94,415 86,385 12,820 6,425 6,395
Worked at home 8,030 4,070 3,960 385 215 170
Worked outside Canada 6,695 4,235 2,460 10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 16,625 11,965 4,665 945 815 135
Worked at usual place 149,440 74,145 75,300 11,485 5,395 6,090
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 149,440 74,150 75,300 11,485 5,395 6,090
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 80,385 37,465 42,920 11,050 5,110 5,940
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 64,670 34,345 30,325 350 235 120
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 4,080 2,140 1,945 30 20 10
Commute to a different province or territory 305 200 105 50 35 20
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 175 166,070 86,110 79,960 12,430 6,210 6,225
Car, truck, van - as a driver 142,255 74,840 67,415 3,605 2,135 1,470
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 10,425 4,680 5,740 2,225 1,045 1,175
Public transit 4,725 1,950 2,780 105 50 50
Walked 5,650 2,650 3,000 5,495 2,395 3,100
Bicycle 1,605 1,185 420 20 15 10
Other method 1,410 800 610 995 565 430
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 176 166,070 86,110 79,960 12,430 6,210 6,225
Less than 15 minutes 57,435 27,905 29,525 10,585 5,255 5,330
15 to 29 minutes 74,160 38,935 35,230 1,330 625 705
30 to 44 minutes 24,580 13,720 10,865 145 60 80
45 to 59 minutes 6,605 3,675 2,935 60 45 20
60 minutes and over 3,285 1,875 1,410 315 230 85
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 177 166,070 86,105 79,960 12,430 6,210 6,220
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 11,780 7,875 3,905 135 110 25
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 32,235 21,895 10,345 580 425 160
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 38,965 19,815 19,155 2,060 1,365 690
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 30,650 11,125 19,525 6,595 2,860 3,735
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 16,765 6,590 10,175 1,545 765 780
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 35,670 18,815 16,855 1,510 685 830
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 178 206,270 107,515 98,755 17,000 8,780 8,215
Single responses 204,315 106,595 97,725 16,715 8,635 8,080
Official languages 202,910 105,785 97,130 12,215 6,465 5,745
English 201,250 105,395 95,855 12,145 6,430 5,710
French 1,660 390 1,275 70 40 35
Non-official languages 1,400 810 595 4,500 2,170 2,330
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 4,475 2,155 2,320
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 4,475 2,160 2,320
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 25 10 20
Inuktitut 0 0 0 4,450 2,155 2,300
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,400 805 595 15 0 10
Afro-Asiatic languages 225 155 70 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 225 155 70 0 0 0
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 195 135 60 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 10 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 20 15 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 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 85 40 45 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 70 30 35 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 10 0 10 10 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 10 0 10 0 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 560 340 230 0 0 0
Albanian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 60 20 40 0 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 60 20 35 0 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 35 10 30 0 0 0
Russian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Serbian 25 20 10 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 155 100 55 0 0 0
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 0 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 95 60 30 0 0 0
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. 60 35 25 0 0 0
Greek 10 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Bengali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 10 0 0 0 0 0
Hindi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 305 195 110 0 0 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 45 15 25 0 10 0
Romanian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Spanish 235 165 70 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 15 10 0 0 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 15 0 15 0 10 10
American Sign Language 0 0 10 0 0 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 0 10 10 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 445 255 195 0 0 0
Chinese languages 435 255 180 0 0 0
Cantonese 170 105 65 0 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 225 130 95 0 0 0
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 20 10 10 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15 0 10 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 10 0 10 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 15 10 15 0 0 0
Lao 10 10 0 0 0 0
Thai 10 0 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 0 0 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 15 0 15 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 15 10 15 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 1,955 925 1,030 285 145 140
English and French 650 235 415 15 10 10
English and non-official language 1,250 665 585 270 135 135
French and non-official language 0 0 0 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 179 206,265 107,515 98,755 17,000 8,780 8,220
None 197,105 103,255 93,845 7,360 4,060 3,295
English 1,525 550 970 3,665 1,705 1,960
French 2,850 1,050 1,800 355 210 140
Non-official language 4,645 2,575 2,070 5,560 2,770 2,785
Aboriginal 10 0 10 5,520 2,760 2,765
Non-Aboriginal 4,635 2,575 2,060 40 10 25
English and French 0 0 0 10 10 0
English and non-official language 30 10 15 0 0 0
French and non-official language 115 60 50 55 25 30
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 180 387,195 190,495 196,700 34,880 17,750 17,125
Non-movers 341,930 167,840 174,095 29,485 15,105 14,375
Movers 45,265 22,655 22,610 5,400 2,640 2,750
Non-migrants 27,640 13,795 13,840 3,560 1,760 1,800
Migrants 17,630 8,855 8,770 1,835 885 955
Internal migrants 13,365 6,660 6,710 1,785 865 925
Intraprovincial migrants 11,330 5,595 5,735 795 380 415
Interprovincial migrants 2,035 1,055 975 990 480 510
External migrants 4,260 2,200 2,060 50 20 30
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 370,750 181,915 188,835 31,435 16,015 15,420
Non-movers 242,770 118,720 124,045 18,455 9,575 8,880
Movers 127,985 63,195 64,790 12,975 6,440 6,535
Non-migrants 76,640 37,555 39,080 8,745 4,355 4,395
Migrants 51,345 25,635 25,710 4,235 2,085 2,150
Internal migrants 38,445 18,910 19,540 4,045 2,005 2,040
Intraprovincial migrants 33,790 16,535 17,260 1,510 755 755
Interprovincial migrants 4,655 2,375 2,280 2,535 1,250 1,285
External migrants 12,895 6,725 6,170 185 80 105

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Essex, CTY [Census division], Ontario and Nunavut [Territory] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 17, 2024).

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