Census Profile, 2016 Census
Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie [Economic region], Ontario and Northwest Territories [Territory]

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Characteristic Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie
Ontario
[Economic region]
Northwest Territories

[Territory]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,299,265 ... ... 41,786 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,218,400 ... ... 41,462 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 6.6 ... ... 0.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 534,583 ... ... 17,666 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 494,567 ... ... 14,981 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 125.2 ... ... 0.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 10,375.57 ... ... 1,143,793.86 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,299,265 640,085 659,185 41,785 21,280 20,510
0 to 14 years 225,050 115,210 109,840 8,875 4,475 4,395
0 to 4 years 71,035 36,525 34,510 3,120 1,605 1,515
5 to 9 years 76,900 39,425 37,475 3,015 1,520 1,495
10 to 14 years 77,110 39,255 37,860 2,740 1,350 1,385
15 to 64 years 865,965 430,140 435,825 29,690 15,090 14,600
15 to 19 years 81,095 41,620 39,475 2,715 1,405 1,310
20 to 24 years 88,245 45,855 42,385 3,065 1,635 1,430
25 to 29 years 82,530 41,730 40,805 3,465 1,755 1,710
30 to 34 years 82,405 40,705 41,700 3,385 1,670 1,720
35 to 39 years 80,525 39,480 41,045 3,215 1,565 1,650
40 to 44 years 84,575 41,430 43,150 2,825 1,365 1,460
45 to 49 years 90,120 44,235 45,880 2,880 1,485 1,400
50 to 54 years 102,935 50,740 52,195 3,200 1,620 1,575
55 to 59 years 94,195 46,110 48,090 2,825 1,480 1,345
60 to 64 years 79,345 38,240 41,100 2,105 1,110 1,000
65 years and over 208,250 94,735 113,520 3,220 1,715 1,510
65 to 69 years 68,795 32,895 35,905 1,410 785 630
70 to 74 years 50,195 23,765 26,430 820 450 370
75 to 79 years 36,010 16,695 19,310 465 230 235
80 to 84 years 26,370 11,725 14,645 300 155 145
85 years and over 26,885 9,655 17,230 225 95 130
85 to 89 years 17,155 6,670 10,490 150 65 80
90 to 94 years 7,775 2,560 5,215 55 25 35
95 to 99 years 1,730 400 1,330 20 5 10
100 years and over 220 30 190 0 0 5
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 17.3 18.0 16.7 21.2 21.0 21.4
15 to 64 years 66.7 67.2 66.1 71.1 70.9 71.2
65 years and over 16.0 14.8 17.2 7.7 8.1 7.4
85 years and over 2.1 1.5 2.6 0.5 0.4 0.6
Average age of the population 40.3 39.4 41.2 34.9 35.1 34.8
Median age of the population 40.6 39.4 41.7 34.0 34.0 34.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Single-detached house 318,975 ... ... 8,625 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 34,180 ... ... 450 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 140,075 ... ... 5,400 ... ...
Semi-detached house 24,315 ... ... 975 ... ...
Row house 44,380 ... ... 1,595 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 17,485 ... ... 385 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 52,855 ... ... 2,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 1,040 ... ... 60 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,340 ... ... 505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 person 115,905 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
2 persons 171,145 ... ... 4,305 ... ...
3 persons 81,380 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
4 persons 79,605 ... ... 2,425 ... ...
5 or more persons 46,530 ... ... 1,935 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,278,730 ... ... 41,135 ... ...
Average household size 2.6 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,074,220 524,875 549,340 32,910 16,800 16,110
Married or living common law 637,225 318,390 318,835 17,955 9,010 8,945
Married 533,420 266,615 266,805 11,585 5,840 5,735
Living common law 103,800 51,770 52,030 6,375 3,165 3,205
Not married and not living common law 436,995 206,485 230,510 14,955 7,790 7,165
Never married 284,305 155,440 128,860 11,840 6,570 5,270
Separated 33,330 14,370 18,960 800 365 435
Divorced 61,400 24,290 37,105 1,315 575 735
Widowed 57,965 12,385 45,585 1,010 280 730
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 371,540 ... ... 11,105 ... ...
2 persons 181,855 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
3 persons 80,175 ... ... 2,730 ... ...
4 persons 76,655 ... ... 2,230 ... ...
5 or more persons 32,850 ... ... 1,305 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 371,540 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total couple families 313,020 ... ... 8,695 ... ...
Married couples 261,150 ... ... 5,510 ... ...
Common-law couples 51,870 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 58,520 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
Female parent 45,845 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
Male parent 12,675 ... ... 620 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 313,020 ... ... 8,700 ... ...
Couples without children 147,340 ... ... 3,395 ... ...
Couples with children 165,680 ... ... 5,300 ... ...
1 child 62,465 ... ... 2,105 ... ...
2 children 71,825 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
3 or more children 31,395 ... ... 1,205 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 58,520 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
1 child 34,520 ... ... 1,440 ... ...
2 children 17,710 ... ... 625 ... ...
3 or more children 6,285 ... ... 345 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 190,775 92,285 98,495 7,125 3,975 3,150
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One-census-family households 348,090 ... ... 9,930 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 137,660 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 210,430 ... ... 6,850 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 11,520 ... ... 565 ... ...
Non-census-family households 134,955 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
One-person households 115,910 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 19,050 ... ... 840 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 1,285,900 634,740 651,155 41,375 21,055 20,325
English only 1,184,055 591,250 592,805 36,845 18,945 17,900
French only 675 305 375 60 30 30
English and French 86,965 37,310 49,650 4,275 1,985 2,295
Neither English nor French 14,200 5,870 8,325 195 90 105
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 1,285,900 634,745 651,155 41,375 21,050 20,325
English 1,248,885 618,155 630,730 39,875 20,255 19,620
French 18,865 8,855 10,010 1,165 625 540
English and French 4,230 2,000 2,235 150 85 65
Neither English nor French 13,915 5,735 8,180 195 90 100
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 20,985 9,855 11,130 1,240 665 570
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.6 1.6 1.7 3.0 3.2 2.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 1,285,900 634,740 651,155 41,380 21,050 20,330
Single responses 1,266,160 625,225 640,935 40,565 20,675 19,890
Official languages 1,052,665 521,140 531,530 32,940 16,920 16,020
English 1,032,930 511,860 521,070 31,765 16,290 15,470
French 19,740 9,285 10,455 1,175 630 550
Non-official languages 213,495 104,085 109,415 7,625 3,755 3,875
Aboriginal languages 330 155 180 4,635 2,270 2,360
Algonquian languages 290 135 150 145 65 80
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 20 10 10 130 60 70
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 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 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 10 5 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 10 5 5 120 55 65
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 0 5 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 5 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 255 120 135 15 5 5
Algonquin 5 5 5 0 0 0
Ojibway 250 120 135 15 5 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 3,875 1,950 1,930
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 3,875 1,945 1,930
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 0 440 250 190
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,600 820 775
Gwich'in 0 0 0 140 60 90
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 5 1,690 820 870
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 745 365 380
South Slavey 0 0 0 775 375 395
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 175 80 90
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 15 5 10 600 250 350
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 470 210 265
Inuktitut 15 5 10 110 30 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 5
Iroquoian languages 15 5 10 0 5 0
Cayuga 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 15 0 10 5 0 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 5 5 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 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. 5 5 0 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 213,165 103,935 109,230 2,990 1,480 1,510
Afro-Asiatic languages 13,145 6,785 6,355 215 140 70
Berber languages 30 15 15 5 0 0
Kabyle 30 15 15 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,305 630 670 50 40 10
Bilen 115 65 50 0 0 0
Oromo 90 45 45 0 0 0
Somali 1,060 500 555 45 40 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 0 0 0
Semitic languages 11,790 6,125 5,670 160 105 60
Amharic 1,035 510 525 20 10 10
Arabic 8,185 4,305 3,885 120 75 50
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 645 320 330 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 95 50 45 0 0 0
Harari 15 5 10 0 5 0
Hebrew 295 170 125 0 5 0
Maltese 360 180 185 0 0 0
Tigrigna 1,060 545 510 20 15 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 100 50 50 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 6,995 3,320 3,675 165 75 90
Khmer (Cambodian) 640 295 340 0 0 0
Vietnamese 6,355 3,020 3,330 160 75 85
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 6,110 2,260 3,850 910 380 525
Bikol 15 10 5 5 0 5
Cebuano 275 90 185 60 25 35
Fijian 5 5 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 95 30 65 15 10 10
Ilocano 305 105 195 70 25 45
Malagasy 0 0 5 0 0 0
Malay 295 120 175 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 35 15 20 5 0 0
Pangasinan 15 0 10 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 4,985 1,855 3,130 745 320 430
Waray-Waray 15 5 10 0 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 65 25 40 5 5 0
Creole languages 235 125 115 40 25 15
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 5 5 5
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 55 25 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 130 75 55 15 10 5
Dravidian languages 3,260 1,705 1,555 60 40 25
Kannada 135 75 65 0 0 0
Malayalam 925 485 440 25 15 5
Tamil 1,795 920 875 20 10 5
Telugu 390 220 170 15 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 485 235 255 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 149,345 73,425 75,920 1,045 540 500
Albanian 1,190 625 565 10 5 0
Armenian 835 410 425 45 25 25
Balto-Slavic languages 31,980 15,215 16,765 220 120 100
Baltic languages 690 335 360 0 0 5
Latvian 310 150 155 0 0 0
Lithuanian 385 185 200 0 0 5
Slavic languages 31,290 14,880 16,410 220 125 100
Belarusan 35 10 25 5 0 0
Bosnian 675 340 340 5 0 0
Bulgarian 250 125 130 10 5 5
Croatian 2,945 1,490 1,460 15 10 5
Czech 1,345 620 725 15 5 10
Macedonian 630 305 325 5 5 5
Polish 10,690 4,995 5,695 45 30 20
Russian 4,365 2,020 2,345 40 20 20
Serbian 5,895 2,955 2,940 15 10 5
Serbo-Croatian 625 305 325 0 0 0
Slovak 965 450 520 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 555 260 295 10 5 5
Ukrainian 2,040 880 1,155 35 15 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 265 125 140 0 0 0
Celtic languages 105 50 55 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 40 20 15 0 0 0
Welsh 50 20 30 5 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 35,435 17,065 18,375 270 125 145
Afrikaans 260 135 120 20 5 15
Danish 595 275 320 5 5 0
Dutch 7,015 3,455 3,560 55 25 30
Frisian 155 75 75 0 0 0
German 26,875 12,880 13,995 170 80 90
Icelandic 20 10 10 5 0 5
Norwegian 85 45 45 0 0 0
Swedish 230 90 135 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 145 60 90 0 0 0
Yiddish 40 20 15 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 0 0
Greek 2,485 1,250 1,230 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 29,895 15,385 14,510 285 155 125
Indo-Aryan languages 22,255 11,470 10,780 245 140 110
Bengali 1,365 735 625 70 40 30
Gujarati 3,980 2,055 1,930 15 10 5
Hindi 2,380 1,280 1,100 40 20 20
Kashmiri 5 5 5 0 0 0
Konkani 70 40 30 0 0 0
Marathi 225 115 110 5 0 0
Nepali 560 280 275 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 45 20 25 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 7,920 4,020 3,895 50 30 20
Sindhi 310 150 160 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 465 230 240 10 0 0
Urdu 4,930 2,540 2,390 45 20 25
Iranian languages 7,385 3,785 3,605 35 15 20
Kurdish 740 400 340 0 0 0
Pashto 1,225 645 585 5 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 5,420 2,740 2,680 30 10 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 255 130 125 5 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 47,430 23,435 23,990 190 95 95
Catalan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Italian 10,935 5,815 5,115 50 35 15
Portuguese 15,750 7,715 8,040 25 10 15
Romanian 6,545 3,160 3,385 10 5 5
Spanish 14,160 6,720 7,435 105 50 60
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 0 0 0
Japanese 770 290 485 60 20 45
Kartvelian languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Georgian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Korean 3,160 1,500 1,655 40 20 20
Mongolic languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 5 5 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,150 560 585 135 80 60
Akan (Twi) 170 90 80 15 10 10
Bamanankan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 20 5 5 0 0 0
Ewe 25 20 10 0 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ganda 15 5 15 10 10 0
Igbo 60 40 20 5 5 0
Lingala 10 5 5 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 15 10 15 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 50 25 25 5 5 0
Shona 155 65 85 40 20 15
Swahili 210 100 120 5 0 0
Wolof 10 5 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 180 105 80 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 205 85 120 50 25 30
Nilo-Saharan languages 325 160 165 5 5 0
Dinka 10 10 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 315 155 160 5 0 0
Sign languages 290 135 150 5 5 0
American Sign Language 150 65 90 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 135 75 60 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 19,620 9,505 10,115 250 120 130
Chinese languages 19,210 9,290 9,915 250 120 125
Cantonese 4,300 2,055 2,250 110 55 55
Hakka 125 60 65 0 0 5
Mandarin 13,240 6,410 6,825 60 30 30
Min Dong 10 5 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 465 225 235 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 155 70 85 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 900 455 445 75 40 35
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 415 215 200 0 0 0
Burmese 150 75 75 0 0 0
Karenic languages 130 70 65 0 0 0
Tibetan 20 10 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 110 60 50 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,635 725 905 10 0 5
Lao 1,355 640 720 5 0 0
Thai 275 90 185 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,540 770 770 5 5 5
Azerbaijani 85 45 35 0 0 0
Turkish 1,035 525 510 5 5 0
Uyghur 20 5 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 355 170 190 5 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 0 0 0
Uralic languages 5,000 2,370 2,630 30 20 10
Estonian 330 140 190 5 0 0
Finnish 745 330 420 10 5 5
Hungarian 3,925 1,900 2,025 20 15 5
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 70 45 30 5 0 5
Multiple responses 19,740 9,520 10,215 815 375 440
English and French 3,415 1,530 1,890 145 65 75
English and non-official language 15,450 7,580 7,870 630 285 345
French and non-official language 420 205 215 35 20 15
English, French and non-official language 450 210 240 5 0 5
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 1,285,900 634,740 651,155 41,380 21,055 20,325
Single responses 1,244,580 614,615 629,965 40,290 20,550 19,740
Official languages 1,143,845 565,640 578,205 36,905 18,780 18,125
English 1,137,765 562,840 574,925 36,270 18,465 17,810
French 6,085 2,800 3,285 635 315 315
Non-official languages 100,735 48,970 51,760 3,385 1,765 1,620
Aboriginal languages 75 35 40 2,045 1,080 965
Algonquian languages 65 35 30 20 5 5
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 0 0 15 10 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 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 15 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 5
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 60 30 30 5 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 60 25 30 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 1,950 1,040 915
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,950 1,035 915
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 0 160 85 70
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 470
Gwich'in 0 0 0 20 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 745 385 360
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 185 160
South Slavey 0 0 0 320 160 160
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 90 45 45
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 5 0 0 70 30 40
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 55 20 30
Inuktitut 0 0 5 10 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 0 5 5 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 5 5 5 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 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. 5 5 0 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 100,655 48,940 51,715 1,340 685 655
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,980 3,945 4,040 130 90 40
Berber languages 15 10 5 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 10 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 835 385 450 35 30 0
Bilen 95 50 50 0 0 0
Oromo 50 20 30 0 0 0
Somali 670 305 365 35 35 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 7,125 3,550 3,575 95 60 35
Amharic 670 325 350 10 5 5
Arabic 5,045 2,530 2,515 75 45 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 385 180 205 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 50 25 25 0 0 0
Harari 5 5 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 135 70 70 0 0 0
Maltese 50 25 20 0 0 0
Tigrigna 735 375 360 15 5 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,580 2,175 2,400 105 50 55
Khmer (Cambodian) 325 145 180 0 0 0
Vietnamese 4,255 2,030 2,225 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 2,180 970 1,215 455 215 235
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 65 25 40 20 10 15
Fijian 5 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 45 15 30 15 10 5
Ilocano 100 45 60 20 5 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 80 35 40 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 5 10 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,865 830 1,030 400 190 215
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Creole languages 100 45 50 15 10 5
Haitian Creole 5 0 5 5 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 50 25 30 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 35 25 15 5 5 5
Dravidian languages 1,890 960 930 30 15 15
Kannada 65 35 30 0 0 0
Malayalam 525 280 245 15 10 5
Tamil 1,100 545 555 5 5 5
Telugu 185 100 90 10 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 190 85 105 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 64,020 31,135 32,890 350 170 175
Albanian 650 330 315 0 0 0
Armenian 500 245 255 25 10 15
Balto-Slavic languages 14,020 6,795 7,225 55 25 30
Baltic languages 130 50 70 0 0 0
Latvian 40 15 20 0 0 0
Lithuanian 85 35 55 0 0 0
Slavic languages 13,895 6,740 7,155 55 25 30
Belarusan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Bosnian 345 185 165 5 5 0
Bulgarian 90 50 45 0 0 0
Croatian 1,065 520 545 0 0 0
Czech 350 165 180 5 0 5
Macedonian 240 110 130 0 0 0
Polish 4,170 2,025 2,145 10 5 5
Russian 2,665 1,290 1,375 20 10 10
Serbian 3,635 1,790 1,840 5 5 0
Serbo-Croatian 275 130 150 0 0 0
Slovak 280 125 155 5 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 40 50 0 0 0
Ukrainian 570 255 310 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 0 0 0
Celtic languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 5 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 11,170 5,455 5,705 45 20 20
Afrikaans 80 45 45 10 0 5
Danish 25 10 15 0 0 0
Dutch 910 450 460 5 0 5
Frisian 10 5 5 0 0 0
German 10,000 4,880 5,115 25 15 15
Icelandic 10 5 0 0 0 5
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 35 20 15 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Yiddish 5 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 85 45 45 0 0 0
Greek 780 360 420 5 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 18,170 9,045 9,130 170 90 80
Indo-Aryan languages 13,315 6,670 6,645 155 85 70
Bengali 780 395 385 40 25 20
Gujarati 2,505 1,245 1,265 10 5 5
Hindi 1,135 575 560 15 10 5
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 20 15 5 0 0 0
Marathi 90 45 50 0 0 0
Nepali 390 190 200 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,185 2,605 2,580 40 25 15
Sindhi 165 75 90 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 225 115 115 5 0 0
Urdu 2,795 1,410 1,390 35 20 15
Iranian languages 4,725 2,315 2,410 20 5 10
Kurdish 410 205 205 0 0 0
Pashto 705 345 360 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 3,615 1,765 1,845 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 125 60 65 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 18,730 8,900 9,830 45 25 30
Catalan 15 5 10 0 0 0
Italian 2,375 1,095 1,275 5 5 5
Portuguese 6,025 2,835 3,180 5 0 5
Romanian 3,160 1,530 1,625 5 5 0
Spanish 7,165 3,425 3,740 30 15 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Japanese 400 190 210 50 20 25
Kartvelian languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Georgian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Korean 2,220 1,045 1,175 20 10 10
Mongolic languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 5 5 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 295 130 165 40 20 20
Akan (Twi) 45 20 25 5 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 5 0 5 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 5 0 0 5 0 0
Igbo 15 5 5 0 0 5
Lingala 5 5 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Shona 35 15 20 15 5 10
Swahili 90 40 50 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 40 20 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 40 25 25 10 10 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 135 70 65 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 130 70 65 0 0 0
Sign languages 375 215 160 5 5 5
American Sign Language 150 75 75 0 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 230 140 90 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 13,270 6,525 6,745 135 70 65
Chinese languages 12,925 6,345 6,575 135 70 65
Cantonese 2,480 1,185 1,295 55 30 25
Hakka 45 25 25 0 0 0
Mandarin 9,615 4,745 4,865 35 15 20
Min Dong 5 0 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 145 70 75 0 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 90 45 45 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 540 280 260 45 25 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 345 180 165 5 0 0
Burmese 145 75 65 0 0 0
Karenic languages 125 60 65 0 0 0
Tibetan 5 5 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 75 35 40 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 790 375 410 5 0 0
Lao 680 320 355 5 0 0
Thai 110 55 55 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 780 380 405 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 0 0 0
Turkish 520 260 260 0 0 0
Uyghur 5 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 215 95 115 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,405 675 730 0 0 0
Estonian 25 5 20 0 0 0
Finnish 125 50 70 0 0 0
Hungarian 1,255 620 640 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 0 0 0
Multiple responses 41,320 20,125 21,195 1,090 500 585
English and French 1,940 880 1,060 125 55 70
English and non-official language 38,560 18,880 19,680 930 430 495
French and non-official language 130 60 75 15 5 5
English, French and non-official language 690 310 375 25 10 15
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 1,285,900 634,740 651,160 41,375 21,050 20,325
None 1,157,640 573,510 584,130 34,235 17,535 16,700
English 46,095 22,790 23,305 2,180 1,145 1,030
French 14,865 6,320 8,545 785 365 425
Non-official language 65,205 31,145 34,060 4,105 1,970 2,135
Aboriginal 485 215 270 2,995 1,440 1,555
Non-Aboriginal 64,720 30,930 33,790 1,110 530 580
English and French 295 125 170 15 5 5
English and non-official language 965 495 465 15 10 10
French and non-official language 820 345 470 45 25 25
English, French and non-official language 25 15 10 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 32,330 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,013,960 497,635 516,325 31,290 15,980 15,315
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,573 43,515 29,395 50,618 54,924 46,322
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,014,190 497,660 516,530 31,295 15,980 15,310
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,178 38,508 27,069 45,254 48,505 41,935
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 923,875 462,625 461,250 28,515 14,760 13,750
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,060 42,938 26,603 53,324 58,388 49,104
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 712,100 315,780 396,320 30,555 15,590 14,965
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,497 2,191 5,605 948 943 1,794
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 775,960 402,045 373,910 27,150 14,125 13,030
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,387 43,396 28,745 53,161 57,762 48,970
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 32,325 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,014,270 497,690 516,580 31,265 15,995 15,275
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,543 55,402 38,008 64,586 70,000 58,918
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,014,525 497,710 516,815 31,270 15,995 15,275
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,735 45,087 32,618 53,344 56,951 49,567
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 923,690 462,845 460,845 28,545 14,780 13,770
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,411 54,930 35,851 65,472 71,244 59,277
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 711,960 315,685 396,280 30,535 15,630 14,900
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,390 6,807 7,854 4,924 4,259 5,622
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 775,955 402,150 373,810 27,155 14,110 13,040
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,128 53,323 36,313 63,796 69,117 58,040
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 32,325 16,475 15,855
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 395,495 226,575 168,920 13,570 7,190 6,375
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,004 60,193 46,985 86,780 91,659 81,218
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 63,736 71,049 53,927 91,177 96,979 84,636
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.9 92.2 84.2 92.6 94.2 90.5
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 74.2 77.9 69.1 85.3 86.5 83.9
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.1 7.8 15.8 7.4 5.8 9.5
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without total income 40,135 18,745 21,395 1,035 495 540
With total income 1,013,955 497,630 516,320 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with total income 96.2 96.4 96.0 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 137,460 58,005 79,455 4,455 2,335 2,120
$10,000 to $19,999 164,750 64,190 100,565 3,655 1,750 1,910
$20,000 to $29,999 139,090 56,770 82,315 3,100 1,430 1,670
$30,000 to $39,999 116,210 51,465 64,740 2,290 1,065 1,220
$40,000 to $49,999 105,980 50,925 55,050 2,025 930 1,095
$50,000 to $59,999 85,370 45,845 39,525 1,830 895 935
$60,000 to $69,999 65,560 38,410 27,150 1,730 855 875
$70,000 to $79,999 48,920 30,430 18,485 1,620 750 870
$80,000 to $89,999 37,925 24,040 13,880 1,560 690 870
$90,000 to $99,999 32,615 19,465 13,155 1,495 735 760
$100,000 and over 80,075 58,080 21,995 7,520 4,535 2,980
$100,000 to $149,999 55,820 39,550 16,275 5,685 3,250 2,435
$150,000 and over 24,255 18,530 5,720 1,835 1,290 550
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 32,330 16,470 15,855
Without after-tax income 39,905 18,715 21,185 1,040 490 540
With after-tax income 1,014,185 497,660 516,530 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with after-tax income 96.2 96.4 96.1 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 141,655 59,080 82,570 4,495 2,350 2,145
$10,000 to $19,999 172,970 67,635 105,335 3,755 1,805 1,950
$20,000 to $29,999 161,255 66,955 94,300 3,395 1,580 1,815
$30,000 to $39,999 141,475 65,325 76,150 2,710 1,245 1,465
$40,000 to $49,999 121,890 63,380 58,505 2,455 1,195 1,260
$50,000 to $59,999 87,310 50,980 36,330 2,285 1,145 1,140
$60,000 to $69,999 61,320 38,640 22,680 2,130 940 1,195
$70,000 to $79,999 46,010 28,360 17,650 2,090 1,020 1,075
$80,000 and over 80,305 57,295 23,005 7,965 4,700 3,265
$80,000 to $89,999 28,225 18,740 9,485 2,060 1,030 1,035
$90,000 to $99,999 16,055 11,430 4,630 1,930 1,080 850
$100,000 and over 36,030 27,130 8,900 3,970 2,595 1,380
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,054,095 516,380 537,720 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without employment income 278,135 114,330 163,805 5,180 2,350 2,830
With employment income 775,960 402,045 373,910 27,155 14,125 13,025
Percentage with employment income 73.6 77.9 69.5 84.0 85.8 82.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 102,085 48,355 53,730 3,295 1,675 1,615
$5,000 to $9,999 62,120 26,505 35,615 1,825 945 880
$10,000 to $19,999 99,860 42,900 56,960 2,625 1,255 1,370
$20,000 to $29,999 81,185 35,105 46,080 1,940 965 975
$30,000 to $39,999 79,785 35,400 44,390 1,765 850 920
$40,000 to $49,999 76,075 37,615 38,465 1,650 795 855
$50,000 to $59,999 64,140 35,925 28,225 1,520 765 755
$60,000 to $69,999 49,350 30,115 19,235 1,480 705 775
$70,000 to $79,999 38,390 24,555 13,840 1,505 685 825
$80,000 and over 122,955 85,580 37,370 9,545 5,495 4,050
$80,000 to $89,999 31,090 20,180 10,910 1,470 655 815
$90,000 to $99,999 28,460 16,985 11,475 1,385 715 670
$100,000 and over 63,405 48,420 14,990 6,685 4,120 2,565
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 78,245 ... ... 117,688 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,404 ... ... 99,664 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 115,910 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,834 ... ... 62,098 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,822 ... ... 53,862 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 378,660 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 93,489 ... ... 141,399 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 81,172 ... ... 119,496 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 95,452 ... ... 134,794 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,460 ... ... 111,332 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 116,005 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,437 ... ... 73,309 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 39,689 ... ... 60,172 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 378,565 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 110,165 ... ... 154,528 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,647 ... ... 127,752 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 494,570 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,060 ... ... 145 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,835 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 10,585 ... ... 285 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 14,045 ... ... 405 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 17,980 ... ... 485 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 15,945 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 18,210 ... ... 335 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 19,290 ... ... 385 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 19,290 ... ... 320 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 19,255 ... ... 295 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 37,595 ... ... 615 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 35,945 ... ... 590 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 34,010 ... ... 580 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 31,675 ... ... 680 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 29,740 ... ... 590 ... ...
$100,000 and over 180,105 ... ... 8,660 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 59,860 ... ... 1,635 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 41,625 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 45,230 ... ... 2,260 ... ...
$200,000 and over 33,390 ... ... 3,240 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,575 ... ... 150 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,965 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 10,810 ... ... 290 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 14,745 ... ... 410 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 20,125 ... ... 510 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 17,950 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 21,305 ... ... 385 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 22,945 ... ... 415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 23,240 ... ... 370 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 23,410 ... ... 345 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 45,255 ... ... 760 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 42,460 ... ... 725 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 40,075 ... ... 855 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 36,180 ... ... 855 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 31,135 ... ... 830 ... ...
$100,000 and over 133,395 ... ... 7,465 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 57,170 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 33,705 ... ... 1,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 42,525 ... ... 3,955 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 364,605 ... ... 10,770 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 93,571 ... ... 138,515 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 81,118 ... ... 117,120 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 134,360 ... ... 2,990 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,048 ... ... 140,928 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 71,643 ... ... 118,323 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 167,045 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 117,918 ... ... 166,071 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 100,548 ... ... 139,235 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 53,470 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,739 ... ... 71,680 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 51,225 ... ... 64,939 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 364,575 ... ... 10,750 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 110,523 ... ... 151,967 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 91,760 ... ... 125,470 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 134,200 ... ... 2,960 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 99,384 ... ... 156,606 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,188 ... ... 126,428 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 167,410 ... ... 5,325 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 134,079 ... ... 175,858 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 110,467 ... ... 145,333 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 53,210 ... ... 2,005 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,523 ... ... 83,886 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 57,436 ... ... 72,465 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 164,245 81,380 82,865 5,695 3,240 2,460
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,090 36,358 30,511 55,744 53,959 57,808
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 30,138 32,563 28,208 48,923 47,588 50,611
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 163,950 80,585 83,365 5,695 3,325 2,375
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 42,168 45,190 39,247 67,699 66,575 69,271
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 35,650 37,484 33,877 56,001 54,960 57,458
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,278,730 631,340 647,385 41,135 20,905 20,230
In the bottom half of the distribution 581,580 278,145 303,435 13,210 6,735 6,475
In the bottom decile 103,655 50,135 53,515 3,475 1,785 1,695
In the second decile 106,315 47,830 58,485 2,810 1,420 1,385
In the third decile 116,685 55,160 61,530 2,275 1,175 1,095
In the fourth decile 123,495 59,900 63,590 2,225 1,145 1,085
In the fifth decile 131,435 65,125 66,310 2,430 1,210 1,220
In the top half of the distribution 697,150 353,195 343,950 27,925 14,170 13,755
In the sixth decile 138,050 68,770 69,280 2,355 1,205 1,155
In the seventh decile 142,315 71,970 70,350 3,090 1,550 1,540
In the eighth decile 147,225 74,645 72,580 3,990 2,000 1,990
In the ninth decile 147,555 75,155 72,395 6,545 3,270 3,280
In the top decile 122,000 62,655 59,350 11,940 6,145 5,790
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 1,277,205 630,570 646,635 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 271,350 138,855 132,500 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 85,655 44,065 41,590 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 811,740 401,535 410,210 0 0 0
65 years and over 194,115 90,185 103,925 0 0 0
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 145,320 67,090 78,225 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 39,170 20,075 19,100 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 13,660 7,065 6,595 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 86,960 39,995 46,965 0 0 0
65 years and over 19,190 7,025 12,165 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 11.4 10.6 12.1 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 14.4 14.5 14.4 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 15.9 16.0 15.9 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 10.7 10.0 11.4 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 9.9 7.8 11.7 ... ... ...
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 78,385 38,700 39,685 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 18,060 9,290 8,775 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 6,165 3,215 2,955 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 56,690 27,860 28,830 0 0 0
65 years and over 3,635 1,545 2,085 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 6.1 6.1 6.1 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 6.7 6.7 6.6 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 7.2 7.3 7.1 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 7.0 6.9 7.0 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 1.9 1.7 2.0 ... ... ...
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 1,278,730 631,340 647,390 41,135 20,905 20,230
Official languages 1,264,640 625,550 639,090 40,865 20,780 20,085
English 1,263,935 625,260 638,665 40,815 20,765 20,055
French 87,010 36,870 50,145 4,265 1,910 2,350
Non-official languages 260,825 126,910 133,920 10,750 5,305 5,445
Aboriginal languages 1,075 465 610 6,535 3,235 3,295
Algonquian languages 975 430 545 250 125 115
Blackfoot 0 0 0 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 25 10 20 210 110 95
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10 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 10 0 10 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 15 0 0 210 110 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 10 25 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 35 10 25 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 925 415 505 30 10 20
Algonquin 20 0 10 10 0 0
Ojibway 895 405 485 30 15 20
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 5,405 2,720 2,690
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 5,400 2,720 2,685
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 0 630 340 285
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,285 1,175 1,110
Gwich'in 10 0 0 250 115 135
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,365 1,130 1,230
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 970 455 510
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,140 550 585
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 475 230 240
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 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 10
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 40 15 25 900 400 500
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 740 340 400
Inuktitut 30 0 25 135 50 85
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 25 15 15
Iroquoian languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Cayuga 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 10 10 0 10
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 40 10 35 10 10 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 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 259,760 126,450 133,315 4,245 2,090 2,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 16,870 8,735 8,135 285 180 105
Berber languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Kabyle 10 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 15 15 0 0 10 0
Cushitic languages 1,635 840 795 30 25 15
Bilen 175 90 85 0 0 0
Oromo 85 50 45 0 0 0
Somali 1,275 645 630 30 20 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 115 70 50 0 0 0
Semitic languages 15,465 8,010 7,455 245 150 95
Amharic 1,485 750 735 25 10 15
Arabic 11,055 5,760 5,295 195 125 65
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 690 335 355 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 115 65 50 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,070 590 480 10 0 0
Maltese 535 290 240 0 0 0
Tigrigna 1,380 655 720 15 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 115 60 55 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 25 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,475 4,000 4,470 215 100 120
Khmer (Cambodian) 860 360 500 0 0 0
Vietnamese 7,670 3,665 4,005 215 95 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 7,895 2,910 4,980 1,120 490 630
Bikol 0 0 0 10 0 0
Cebuano 340 85 255 55 20 35
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 150 55 95 10 10 0
Ilocano 305 75 230 120 45 75
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 635 280 355 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 50 20 30 10 0 0
Pangasinan 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,040 2,575 4,470 1,075 470 605
Waray-Waray 15 0 15 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 70 25 45 0 0 0
Creole languages 805 410 395 95 45 50
Haitian Creole 30 20 10 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 350 170 170 60 25 30
Creole languages, n.i.e. 450 235 210 35 15 20
Dravidian languages 4,230 2,235 2,000 65 40 20
Kannada 320 170 145 0 0 0
Malayalam 1,110 565 550 45 30 15
Tamil 2,530 1,325 1,205 0 10 0
Telugu 570 330 240 15 10 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 500 235 260 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 186,235 91,060 95,175 1,760 920 845
Albanian 1,265 700 565 0 0 0
Armenian 1,085 530 555 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 36,970 17,630 19,350 245 140 110
Baltic languages 865 405 460 10 0 0
Latvian 430 220 210 0 0 0
Lithuanian 430 185 250 0 0 10
Slavic languages 36,245 17,305 18,945 245 135 105
Belarusan 90 35 55 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,085 530 560 0 0 0
Bulgarian 355 165 195 0 0 10
Croatian 4,510 2,235 2,280 20 10 10
Czech 1,730 840 885 15 15 0
Macedonian 845 405 435 20 10 10
Polish 12,215 5,730 6,490 55 35 20
Russian 6,110 2,830 3,275 70 35 30
Serbian 7,645 3,920 3,730 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 790 375 415 0 0 0
Slovak 1,175 580 595 35 15 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 760 340 420 10 0 0
Ukrainian 2,465 1,030 1,435 25 15 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 300 140 165 0 0 0
Celtic languages 270 130 140 0 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 140 70 70 10 10 0
Welsh 70 25 55 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 65 45 20 0 0 0
Germanic languages 43,685 20,840 22,845 475 245 230
Afrikaans 585 300 285 15 0 10
Danish 755 335 425 10 10 0
Dutch 9,965 4,645 5,325 60 35 25
Frisian 190 80 110 0 10 0
German 34,035 16,465 17,565 390 200 195
Icelandic 20 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 230 120 115 0 0 0
Swedish 450 205 245 15 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 135 60 75 0 0 0
Yiddish 30 15 25 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 400 215 185 0 0 0
Greek 3,375 1,665 1,705 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 36,750 18,940 17,810 470 260 205
Indo-Aryan languages 29,215 15,190 14,020 415 240 175
Bengali 1,715 950 760 140 75 65
Gujarati 4,895 2,505 2,390 15 20 0
Hindi 10,115 5,300 4,810 130 75 55
Kashmiri 20 10 10 0 0 0
Konkani 125 65 55 0 0 0
Marathi 365 190 175 0 0 0
Nepali 700 365 335 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 11,015 5,770 5,250 105 60 45
Sindhi 495 225 270 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 805 400 405 10 10 0
Urdu 8,155 4,280 3,880 120 70 55
Iranian languages 8,140 4,055 4,080 55 20 30
Kurdish 910 455 455 0 0 0
Pashto 1,390 715 675 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 6,215 3,080 3,130 55 20 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 390 170 220 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 67,265 32,725 34,535 625 300 320
Catalan 25 25 0 0 0 0
Italian 16,000 8,285 7,715 95 55 35
Portuguese 20,175 10,065 10,115 55 35 20
Romanian 7,970 3,815 4,165 0 0 10
Spanish 25,240 11,545 13,695 505 230 270
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 105 65 35 10 0 0
Japanese 1,525 780 750 125 30 95
Kartvelian languages 10 0 15 0 0 0
Georgian 15 0 15 0 0 10
Korean 3,425 1,615 1,805 100 45 50
Mongolic languages 20 15 10 10 0 0
Mongolian 20 15 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 2,305 1,220 1,090 225 130 95
Akan (Twi) 265 145 115 30 15 15
Bamanankan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 45 30 15 0 0 0
Ewe 35 25 10 10 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Ga 10 15 0 0 0 0
Ganda 25 0 25 30 30 0
Igbo 150 110 40 15 15 10
Lingala 150 85 70 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 35 10 30 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 70 15 50 0 0 0
Shona 210 105 105 65 30 30
Swahili 760 385 370 10 10 0
Wolof 10 10 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 425 240 185 15 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 400 200 195 55 25 35
Nilo-Saharan languages 440 200 235 0 0 0
Dinka 10 0 10 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 430 195 230 0 0 0
Sign languages 2,065 765 1,300 40 20 20
American Sign Language 1,155 395 765 30 15 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 930 380 555 15 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 22,510 11,110 11,400 240 95 145
Chinese languages 22,065 10,880 11,180 235 95 140
Cantonese 5,975 2,910 3,070 100 45 55
Hakka 195 90 105 10 0 0
Mandarin 16,100 7,865 8,230 80 35 45
Min Dong 10 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 660 325 340 15 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 225 120 100 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,130 590 545 60 20 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 485 250 230 0 0 0
Burmese 185 85 100 0 0 0
Karenic languages 120 65 60 0 0 0
Tibetan 20 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 285 150 140 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,910 960 950 10 0 10
Lao 1,590 795 790 10 10 0
Thai 395 175 215 10 10 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 2,365 1,235 1,125 15 0 0
Azerbaijani 150 95 50 0 0 0
Turkish 1,725 920 805 10 0 10
Uyghur 10 0 10 0 0 0
Uzbek 455 220 235 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 105 45 60 0 0 0
Uralic languages 5,870 2,810 3,065 30 20 10
Estonian 440 195 240 0 0 0
Finnish 785 320 465 10 10 0
Hungarian 4,655 2,295 2,360 20 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 215 105 110 10 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,278,730 631,345 647,390 41,135 20,905 20,230
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,220,120 602,845 617,275 39,585 20,145 19,435
Canadian citizens aged under 18 265,080 135,935 129,145 10,235 5,130 5,105
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 955,040 466,910 488,130 29,345 15,020 14,335
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 58,610 28,500 30,115 1,555 755 790
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 1,278,735 631,340 647,390 41,135 20,905 20,230
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,038,695 514,830 523,865 37,140 18,865 18,275
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 227,015 109,615 117,405 3,690 1,875 1,815
Before 1981 86,255 41,590 44,670 705 390 315
1981 to 1990 29,685 14,635 15,055 410 205 205
1991 to 2000 40,515 19,635 20,875 620 355 265
2001 to 2010 47,915 22,935 24,980 1,135 530 610
2001 to 2005 24,650 11,930 12,720 510 260 255
2006 to 2010 23,265 11,005 12,265 625 270 355
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 22,645 10,815 11,830 815 400 420
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 13,020 6,900 6,120 310 170 145
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 227,015 109,615 117,400 3,690 1,875 1,815
Under 5 years 28,080 14,125 13,955 370 195 175
5 to 14 years 47,240 24,300 22,935 660 385 275
15 to 24 years 52,115 23,725 28,390 730 385 345
25 to 44 years 85,435 41,190 44,240 1,600 740 860
45 years and over 14,145 6,260 7,885 335 175 160
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 227,015 109,615 117,405 3,685 1,875 1,815
Americas 33,275 15,170 18,105 450 205 245
Brazil 1,065 460 600 10 10 10
Colombia 2,220 980 1,240 15 10 10
El Salvador 2,570 1,195 1,370 25 10 10
Guyana 3,465 1,530 1,930 10 0 0
Haiti 95 55 40 10 0 0
Jamaica 3,905 1,860 2,045 80 35 45
Mexico 2,225 1,070 1,155 20 10 15
Peru 495 235 260 10 10 0
Trinidad and Tobago 1,800 885 915 10 10 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 8,665 3,545 5,120 220 110 110
Other places of birth in Americas 6,785 3,350 3,435 60 25 30
Europe 111,940 54,420 57,520 770 455 315
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,565 1,830 1,735 0 0 0
Croatia 2,865 1,425 1,445 15 15 0
France 815 425 385 35 30 10
Germany 9,870 4,685 5,180 130 75 55
Greece 1,275 635 640 10 10 0
Hungary 1,970 995 975 10 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,420 685 735 15 15 0
Italy 6,940 3,790 3,155 40 35 10
Netherlands 6,405 3,175 3,230 35 25 10
Poland 8,345 3,885 4,460 20 15 0
Portugal 11,370 5,590 5,780 0 10 0
Romania 6,290 2,970 3,315 10 0 0
Russian Federation 1,860 835 1,025 15 10 10
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 3,475 1,745 1,730 10 0 0
Ukraine 1,800 815 985 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 33,515 16,055 17,465 320 155 165
Other places of birth in Europe 10,155 4,880 5,270 100 55 45
Africa 11,380 5,750 5,630 480 280 205
Algeria 90 50 40 10 10 10
Egypt 1,610 815 795 10 0 0
Ethiopia 1,265 660 605 30 20 15
Kenya 800 375 425 10 0 0
Morocco 140 75 65 25 15 15
Nigeria 635 360 285 35 25 10
Somalia 795 375 420 25 20 0
South Africa, Republic of 1,290 635 660 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Africa 4,745 2,405 2,345 305 170 130
Asia 69,500 33,795 35,700 1,955 920 1,035
Afghanistan 2,230 1,070 1,165 10 0 0
Bangladesh 1,090 580 510 95 55 45
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 9,960 4,630 5,325 105 55 55
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 1,225 670 560 35 20 15
India 13,330 6,785 6,545 185 120 60
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,580 1,375 1,205 35 15 20
Iraq 2,540 1,310 1,225 0 0 0
Japan 315 105 210 65 15 55
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 2,335 1,180 1,160 75 35 35
Lebanon 980 510 465 0 0 0
Pakistan 5,700 2,980 2,720 70 35 35
Philippines 7,005 2,755 4,255 955 420 535
Sri Lanka 1,985 985 995 10 10 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,965 990 980 0 0 0
Taiwan 735 340 390 10 0 10
Viet Nam 5,970 2,755 3,215 175 75 95
Other places of birth in Asia 9,550 4,770 4,785 120 50 70
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 925 480 445 40 20 20
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 22,645 10,820 11,830 820 395 420
Americas 2,995 1,380 1,615 70 25 45
Brazil 140 70 70 0 0 0
Colombia 345 120 230 0 0 0
Cuba 165 65 95 0 0 0
Haiti 35 20 10 0 0 0
Jamaica 255 155 105 40 15 25
Mexico 340 180 165 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 915 375 540 15 10 10
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 85 40 45 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 710 355 360 10 0 10
Europe 3,395 1,665 1,730 70 45 25
France 105 60 40 10 10 0
Germany 200 95 110 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 115 65 50 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 30 10 20 0 0 0
Romania 315 130 185 0 0 0
Russian Federation 195 70 125 0 0 0
Ukraine 210 95 115 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 820 465 350 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Europe 1,400 670 730 15 10 10
Africa 2,265 1,120 1,150 120 65 50
Algeria 10 10 0 10 10 10
Cameroon 10 10 10 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 35 20 15 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 0 0 0 0
Egypt 315 145 165 0 0 0
Eritrea 525 260 270 0 0 0
Ethiopia 325 160 165 10 0 10
Morocco 20 10 10 10 0 10
Nigeria 170 95 70 15 15 0
Somalia 210 100 115 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 140 60 80 0 0 0
Tunisia 10 10 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 485 250 240 80 45 30
Asia 13,890 6,575 7,315 560 260 295
Afghanistan 305 115 190 0 0 0
Bangladesh 210 95 115 10 0 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,130 975 1,150 10 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 30 10 20 0 0 0
India 2,770 1,480 1,295 50 30 15
IranCensus data footnote 61 630 330 295 10 0 10
Iraq 925 525 400 0 0 0
Israel 110 70 40 15 10 0
Japan 60 20 45 30 0 25
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 210 85 125 30 15 15
Lebanon 105 45 65 0 0 0
Nepal 160 60 95 10 0 0
Pakistan 905 425 480 0 0 0
Philippines 2,035 820 1,215 330 160 170
Saudi Arabia 150 100 50 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 225 85 135 10 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,275 635 645 0 0 0
Taiwan 85 45 45 10 0 10
Turkey 100 65 35 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 75 30 45 10 0 10
Viet Nam 465 190 270 40 15 25
Other places of birth in Asia 915 365 550 10 10 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 100 75 25 0 0 10
Australia 70 40 25 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 30 35 0 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,278,730 631,345 647,390 41,135 20,905 20,230
First generationCensus data footnote 69 245,900 119,580 126,320 4,100 2,085 2,015
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 258,900 129,330 129,565 3,890 1,935 1,955
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 773,935 382,435 391,495 33,145 16,885 16,260
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 144,280 69,745 74,530 3,030 1,505 1,525
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 63,050 32,550 30,500 1,620 810 810
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 23,525 16,505 7,030 790 430 365
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 39,520 16,045 23,470 830 380 450
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 46,135 18,640 27,495 1,005 460 545
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 33,780 17,945 15,835 375 220 150
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,320 615 700 30 15 15
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,278,730 631,345 647,390 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 35,485 17,015 18,475 20,860 10,350 10,510
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 34,085 16,385 17,700 20,650 10,245 10,400
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 18,340 8,660 9,675 13,180 6,590 6,590
Métis 15,380 7,550 7,830 3,385 1,720 1,670
Inuk (Inuit) 375 180 195 4,075 1,935 2,140
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 675 335 330 155 75 80
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 730 290 435 55 30 25
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,243,240 614,325 628,915 20,275 10,555 9,720
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,278,730 631,340 647,385 41,135 20,905 20,230
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 10,910 5,130 5,780 13,365 6,645 6,720
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,267,825 626,215 641,615 27,770 14,255 13,510
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,278,735 631,345 647,390 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 6,405 3,150 3,255 15,190 7,575 7,615
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 6,285 3,080 3,205 14,160 7,055 7,095
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 4,475 2,145 2,330 10,280 5,145 5,140
Métis single ancestry 1,720 890 835 915 490 425
Inuit single ancestry 90 45 45 2,955 1,425 1,535
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 125 70 50 1,035 520 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 120 65 55 490 245 245
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 505 250 250
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 20 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 15 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 46,745 22,175 24,570 5,525 2,610 2,920
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 45,585 21,655 23,935 4,745 2,275 2,470
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30,390 14,385 16,005 3,110 1,540 1,575
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 14,550 6,950 7,595 930 410 525
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 645 315 335 710 330 380
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,160 520 635 780 335 445
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,045 470 575 480 195 285
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 80 45 40 230 100 130
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30 10 20 35 15 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 35 25 15
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,225,580 606,020 619,560 20,420 10,720 9,700
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,278,730 631,345 647,385 41,135 20,905 20,230
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 166,375 82,960 83,415 3,960 1,950 2,005
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 42,565 22,315 20,250 615 360 250
Chinese 24,865 12,085 12,780 300 150 150
Black 27,165 13,950 13,215 760 435 325
Filipino 10,380 4,350 6,020 1,300 570 725
Latin American 15,065 7,300 7,765 135 55 80
Arab 9,085 4,730 4,350 100 60 45
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,275 6,465 6,810 255 115 145
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 7,085 3,550 3,540 50 25 30
Korean 3,895 1,925 1,975 100 50 55
Japanese 1,685 750 930 150 45 105
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 5,195 2,525 2,675 95 40 50
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,125 3,020 3,100 90 45 40
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 1,112,360 548,380 563,970 37,180 18,955 18,225
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 1,278,730 631,340 647,390 41,135 20,905 20,230
North American Aboriginal origins 53,150 25,325 27,825 20,720 10,185 10,530
First Nations (North American Indian) 36,115 17,115 19,000 15,155 7,505 7,645
Inuit 855 415 440 4,515 2,170 2,340
Métis 17,470 8,390 9,080 2,915 1,395 1,525
Other North American origins 393,565 194,175 199,395 8,220 4,195 4,020
Acadian 1,625 755 875 250 125 120
American 15,135 7,460 7,675 495 285 210
Canadian 381,555 188,380 193,175 7,655 3,865 3,785
New Brunswicker 20 10 10 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 2,355 1,180 1,180 70 35 30
Nova Scotian 225 105 120 20 0 15
Ontarian 210 100 115 0 0 0
Québécois 455 235 225 35 10 20
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 65 35 30 0 0 0
European origins 949,320 465,865 483,450 18,115 9,335 8,780
British Isles origins 631,120 306,615 324,505 12,815 6,630 6,185
Channel Islander 95 50 45 0 0 0
Cornish 70 35 35 0 0 0
English 370,000 178,770 191,235 6,560 3,315 3,245
Irish 264,805 124,920 139,885 5,060 2,580 2,480
Manx 335 150 185 15 10 0
Scottish 278,755 134,155 144,600 6,090 3,175 2,915
Welsh 25,955 12,210 13,745 555 260 295
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 41,110 19,460 21,650 765 410 350
French origins 130,070 61,525 68,550 4,230 2,085 2,150
Alsatian 420 180 240 10 0 0
Breton 15 10 0 0 0 0
Corsican 35 20 15 0 0 0
French 129,680 61,360 68,325 4,230 2,075 2,150
Western European origins (except French origins) 283,300 139,025 144,275 4,480 2,240 2,240
Austrian 9,695 4,935 4,760 185 100 80
Bavarian 35 30 10 0 0 0
Belgian 4,870 2,380 2,490 145 50 95
Dutch 71,730 35,295 36,440 1,015 540 480
Flemish 420 210 205 0 0 0
Frisian 345 155 190 0 0 0
German 207,565 101,545 106,020 3,410 1,670 1,745
Luxembourger 155 100 60 0 0 0
Swiss 14,635 7,180 7,450 140 75 65
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 80 55 25 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 27,955 13,540 14,410 1,720 900 820
Danish 6,595 3,150 3,440 350 150 195
Finnish 6,730 3,385 3,340 75 40 40
Icelandic 1,295 605 695 200 105 90
Norwegian 6,855 3,335 3,520 710 400 310
Swedish 6,640 3,090 3,550 370 175 200
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,665 905 765 125 80 50
Eastern European origins 135,345 65,810 69,530 2,865 1,435 1,430
Bulgarian 960 455 505 10 0 0
Byelorussian 665 310 355 10 0 10
Czech 5,180 2,615 2,565 90 65 25
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,640 735 905 30 20 15
Estonian 1,515 715 800 0 0 0
Hungarian 18,230 9,160 9,070 260 150 110
Latvian 1,895 945 950 50 35 15
Lithuanian 2,920 1,465 1,455 30 15 15
Moldovan 225 85 135 0 0 0
Polish 53,545 25,970 27,570 860 400 465
Romanian 13,150 6,200 6,955 115 55 60
Russian 15,030 7,205 7,820 510 260 255
Slovak 4,045 2,065 1,985 65 35 30
Ukrainian 35,280 16,920 18,355 1,290 590 700
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 415 200 215 10 0 10
Southern European origins 155,400 78,965 76,435 1,215 630 580
Albanian 1,515 830 685 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,670 830 835 0 0 0
Catalan 10 10 10 10 0 0
Croatian 8,050 4,050 4,005 30 25 0
Cypriot 785 410 380 0 0 0
Greek 9,160 4,580 4,575 50 35 15
Italian 73,455 37,815 35,645 500 275 225
Kosovar 120 65 55 0 0 0
Macedonian 2,200 1,055 1,145 45 15 30
Maltese 3,635 1,830 1,805 15 10 10
Montenegrin 265 135 130 0 0 0
Portuguese 37,425 19,170 18,260 205 105 100
Serbian 9,030 4,620 4,410 10 0 0
Sicilian 395 210 185 0 10 0
Slovenian 3,050 1,540 1,505 20 15 10
Spanish 12,625 5,840 6,780 315 135 180
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 2,740 1,290 1,450 30 20 15
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 85 45 40 10 10 0
Other European origins 5,565 2,780 2,790 255 135 115
Basque 145 65 80 0 0 0
Jewish 3,015 1,540 1,475 95 50 50
Roma (Gypsy) 120 55 65 10 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 180 90 90 10 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,140 1,050 1,090 140 80 60
Caribbean origins 21,645 10,900 10,745 215 105 110
Antiguan 130 55 80 0 0 0
Bahamian 200 95 105 0 0 0
Barbadian 1,710 895 820 0 0 0
Bermudan 255 95 160 0 0 0
Carib 120 70 45 0 0 0
Cuban 1,095 505 590 0 0 0
Dominican 475 295 185 40 15 25
Grenadian 370 170 195 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 10 10 0 0 0 0
Haitian 275 130 140 0 0 0
Jamaican 11,625 5,885 5,740 120 60 60
Kittitian/Nevisian 110 55 55 0 0 0
Martinican 0 0 10 0 0 0
Montserratan 40 25 15 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 130 50 75 0 0 0
St. Lucian 255 145 105 10 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 3,160 1,575 1,585 30 10 15
Vincentian/Grenadinian 390 185 200 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 2,385 1,145 1,245 10 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 565 320 250 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,520 11,825 12,690 205 90 110
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 725 350 375 10 0 0
Arawak 60 40 15 0 0 0
Argentinian 890 430 465 0 0 0
Belizean 20 20 10 0 0 0
Bolivian 105 55 55 0 10 0
Brazilian 1,460 670 790 15 10 0
Chilean 875 400 475 15 10 10
Colombian 3,295 1,495 1,800 25 0 20
Costa Rican 160 75 90 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 1,335 675 665 0 0 0
Guatemalan 1,025 515 515 10 10 0
Guyanese 4,425 2,165 2,255 0 0 0
Hispanic 510 255 260 10 10 10
Honduran 240 140 105 0 0 0
Maya 200 115 75 10 10 0
Mexican 3,585 1,735 1,860 50 25 30
Nicaraguan 720 375 340 10 0 10
Panamanian 160 85 75 0 10 0
Paraguayan 55 10 45 0 0 0
Peruvian 925 495 430 0 0 0
Salvadorean 3,180 1,500 1,675 25 10 20
Uruguayan 410 205 200 0 0 0
Venezuelan 565 250 320 15 10 10
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,150 545 600 20 10 10
African origins 20,860 10,620 10,235 780 455 330
Central and West African origins 2,635 1,495 1,150 110 70 40
Akan 25 10 15 0 0 0
Angolan 60 30 25 0 0 0
Ashanti 15 10 10 0 0 0
Beninese 25 15 15 0 0 0
Burkinabe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 85 25 60 10 0 0
Chadian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Congolese 300 160 140 0 0 0
Edo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 20 15 0 0 0 0
Ghanaian 555 290 260 30 20 10
Guinean 45 25 25 0 0 0
Ibo 75 30 45 30 25 10
Ivorian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Liberian 100 50 50 0 0 0
Malian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Malinké 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 1,080 630 450 50 35 15
Peulh 10 0 10 0 0 0
Senegalese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 50 30 25 0 0 0
Togolese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 230 135 95 15 10 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 175 95 80 10 0 10
North African origins 4,955 2,625 2,320 175 105 65
Algerian 250 135 110 35 15 15
Berber 45 15 25 10 0 10
Coptic 90 40 45 0 10 0
Dinka 10 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 2,785 1,475 1,315 0 10 0
Libyan 230 130 95 0 0 0
Maure 10 0 10 0 0 0
Moroccan 410 235 170 30 15 10
Sudanese 1,165 600 575 95 60 30
Tunisian 65 40 25 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 55 30 20 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 8,030 3,965 4,065 275 160 115
Afrikaner 45 20 20 0 0 10
Amhara 65 40 25 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 35 20 15 0 0 0
Burundian 35 10 30 0 0 0
Djiboutian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Eritrean 1,725 870 850 30 25 10
Ethiopian 1,750 835 910 20 10 10
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 295 160 135 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 110 65 45 10 10 10
Oromo 35 20 20 0 0 0
Rwandan 135 50 90 0 0 0
Seychellois 15 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 1,690 880 810 70 40 30
South African 1,595 735 860 25 15 10
Tanzanian 65 40 25 0 0 0
Tigrian 140 80 60 0 0 0
Ugandan 80 30 55 30 30 0
Zambian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 270 110 160 70 35 35
Zulu 10 0 10 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 395 190 205 10 0 0
Other African origins 5,765 2,790 2,975 240 120 125
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 750 320 435 50 30 20
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 5,040 2,490 2,555 205 90 110
Asian origins 129,380 64,200 65,175 3,125 1,500 1,625
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 25,605 12,955 12,655 215 105 105
Afghan 3,665 1,750 1,910 10 10 10
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 2,010 1,110 900 45 30 15
Armenian 2,000 1,030 965 25 15 15
Assyrian 435 230 210 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 210 100 115 0 0 10
Georgian 105 35 70 0 0 0
Hazara 60 35 20 0 0 0
Iranian 4,010 2,075 1,935 60 20 35
Iraqi 2,230 1,150 1,080 0 10 0
Israeli 550 280 270 0 0 0
Jordanian 515 265 255 0 0 0
Kazakh 80 30 50 0 0 0
Kurd 840 435 405 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 55 30 30 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 15 0 20 0 0 0
Lebanese 3,365 1,600 1,765 20 10 10
Palestinian 1,305 680 630 0 0 0
Pashtun 380 180 200 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 220 125 95 0 0 10
Syrian 2,145 1,085 1,060 25 10 15
Tajik 220 110 110 0 0 0
Tatar 65 40 25 0 0 0
Turk 2,385 1,245 1,145 15 10 0
Turkmen 70 30 45 0 0 0
Uighur 10 0 10 0 0 0
Uzbek 345 150 190 0 0 0
Yemeni 55 25 25 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 845 430 410 0 0 0
South Asian origins 44,600 23,150 21,450 615 355 260
Bangladeshi 920 505 420 70 35 30
Bengali 455 245 210 50 30 15
Bhutanese 240 125 110 0 0 0
East Indian 31,155 16,110 15,050 355 220 135
Goan 185 100 85 0 0 0
Gujarati 325 165 160 0 0 0
Kashmiri 55 30 30 0 0 0
Nepali 645 345 300 20 10 10
Pakistani 6,435 3,445 2,990 85 45 40
Punjabi 2,590 1,365 1,225 15 10 0
Sinhalese 385 185 205 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 2,130 1,065 1,065 25 20 10
Tamil 555 270 280 10 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,930 1,000 930 15 0 10
East and Southeast Asian origins 60,385 28,690 31,695 2,315 1,050 1,265
Burmese 760 385 380 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,215 560 655 0 0 0
Chinese 30,590 14,965 15,630 375 175 200
Filipino 11,455 4,885 6,570 1,415 620 790
Hmong 555 280 270 0 0 0
Indonesian 720 320 400 10 0 0
Japanese 2,375 1,065 1,315 200 85 120
Karen 85 50 40 0 0 0
Korean 4,070 2,025 2,045 105 45 55
Laotian 2,355 1,200 1,150 0 0 0
Malaysian 385 200 185 0 0 0
Mongolian 140 60 75 10 0 10
Singaporean 45 25 20 0 0 0
Taiwanese 540 260 280 20 10 15
Thai 730 355 375 0 0 10
Tibetan 35 20 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 9,605 4,695 4,905 245 120 120
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 245 110 135 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 615 305 315 15 10 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 620 305 315 15 10 0
Oceania origins 2,100 1,100 995 85 35 50
Australian 1,360 705 655 35 15 25
New Zealander 480 275 205 45 20 20
Pacific Islands origins 265 125 135 10 0 0
Fijian 90 40 50 0 0 0
Hawaiian 65 30 35 0 0 0
Maori 20 10 15 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 30 15 10 10 0 10
Samoan 45 25 20 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 15 10 10 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 494,565 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
Owner 364,900 ... ... 8,045 ... ...
Renter 129,530 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Band housing 135 ... ... 20 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 494,570 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Condominium 45,400 ... ... 1,315 ... ...
Not condominium 449,165 ... ... 13,670 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
No bedrooms 1,170 ... ... 145 ... ...
1 bedroom 43,620 ... ... 2,200 ... ...
2 bedrooms 98,580 ... ... 3,585 ... ...
3 bedrooms 210,720 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 140,485 ... ... 3,090 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 494,565 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 92,930 ... ... 5,350 ... ...
5 rooms 69,990 ... ... 3,235 ... ...
6 rooms 81,625 ... ... 2,480 ... ...
7 rooms 75,315 ... ... 1,600 ... ...
8 or more rooms 174,710 ... ... 2,310 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.7 ... ... 5.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 494,570 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 489,285 ... ... 14,215 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 5,285 ... ... 770 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 494,570 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Suitable 476,275 ... ... 13,410 ... ...
Not suitable 18,295 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1960 or before 98,295 ... ... 560 ... ...
1961 to 1980 128,550 ... ... 4,805 ... ...
1981 to 1990 71,810 ... ... 3,430 ... ...
1991 to 2000 74,660 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
2001 to 2005 47,980 ... ... 1,355 ... ...
2006 to 2010 39,750 ... ... 945 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 33,525 ... ... 935 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 494,570 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 468,620 ... ... 12,275 ... ...
Major repairs needed 25,945 ... ... 2,710 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 household maintainer 267,955 ... ... 8,750 ... ...
2 household maintainers 214,100 ... ... 5,630 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 12,510 ... ... 595 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 494,565 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
15 to 24 years 13,870 ... ... 500 ... ...
25 to 34 years 68,255 ... ... 2,900 ... ...
35 to 44 years 86,110 ... ... 3,025 ... ...
45 to 54 years 107,185 ... ... 3,450 ... ...
55 to 64 years 98,805 ... ... 3,055 ... ...
65 to 74 years 69,140 ... ... 1,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 37,605 ... ... 475 ... ...
85 years and over 13,595 ... ... 130 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 488,655 ... ... 14,865 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 370,195 ... ... 13,020 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 118,460 ... ... 1,845 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 104,330 ... ... 1,605 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 359,945 ... ... 7,975 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 64.1 ... ... 61.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 17.1 ... ... 9.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,360 ... ... 1,581 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,414 ... ... 1,739 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 375,567 ... ... 321,099 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 418,737 ... ... 346,427 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 129,250 ... ... 6,900 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 12.5 ... ... 41.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 44.0 ... ... 16.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,012 ... ... 1,298 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,072 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 1,054,095 516,380 537,720 32,325 16,475 15,855
No certificate, diploma or degree 197,875 101,795 96,070 8,860 4,745 4,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 312,895 155,205 157,690 6,915 3,510 3,405
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 543,330 259,375 283,955 16,550 8,215 8,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 73,725 53,915 19,810 3,170 2,475 690
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 33,390 20,825 12,570 1,565 1,090 475
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 40,330 33,090 7,240 1,600 1,385 220
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 238,320 101,475 136,845 6,115 2,730 3,380
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 18,210 8,460 9,750 805 325 485
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 213,085 95,530 117,550 6,470 2,690 3,775
Bachelor's degree 145,665 62,320 83,345 4,485 1,865 2,615
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 13,840 5,820 8,020 320 110 205
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,275 3,025 2,250 130 60 70
Master's degree 39,395 18,560 20,840 1,440 600 840
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 8,905 5,805 3,100 95 60 40
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 691,850 338,850 353,005 23,610 11,885 11,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 80,370 44,745 35,630 4,845 2,650 2,195
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 190,660 97,195 93,470 4,570 2,320 2,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 420,825 196,915 223,910 14,190 6,915 7,285
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 51,525 37,800 13,730 2,615 2,040 570
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 23,345 14,595 8,745 1,315 925 395
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 28,180 23,205 4,980 1,300 1,120 180
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 187,210 80,120 107,090 5,135 2,250 2,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,530 5,960 6,570 650 260 385
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 169,555 73,030 96,520 5,795 2,360 3,435
Bachelor's degree 114,780 47,875 66,900 4,000 1,640 2,360
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 10,820 4,195 6,630 275 95 180
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 4,165 2,110 2,050 115 50 65
Master's degree 32,885 14,595 18,280 1,320 535 785
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 6,910 4,255 2,660 80 45 40
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 32,325 16,470 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 510,760 257,000 253,765 15,775 8,255 7,520
Education 31,900 7,470 24,430 1,525 400 1,125
13. Education 31,900 7,470 24,435 1,525 405 1,125
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 20,115 8,490 11,625 405 220 185
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,425 2,505 920 95 80 10
50. Visual and performing arts 16,690 5,985 10,710 315 145 170
Humanities 30,200 11,400 18,795 655 260 395
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,205 465 1,740 105 25 80
23. English language and literature/letters 8,030 2,175 5,855 110 30 80
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,890 2,310 4,580 215 80 140
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 195 70 130 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,365 1,255 1,110 50 35 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,645 2,155 1,495 85 50 40
54. History 5,405 2,770 2,635 80 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 1,450 195 1,255 0 0 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 65,545 19,370 46,170 1,615 590 1,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 795 185 605 65 15 60
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 6,015 2,275 3,745 210 70 135
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 14,315 1,030 13,280 305 50 255
22. Legal professions and studies 8,770 2,285 6,490 230 105 115
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,485 275 1,210 25 0 20
42. Psychology 11,770 2,865 8,900 205 30 175
45. Social sciences 22,400 10,455 11,945 585 315 270
Business, management and public administration 101,370 38,140 63,230 3,420 1,005 2,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 245 40 210 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,540 1,660 7,885 420 85 335
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 91,585 36,450 55,140 2,995 920 2,075
Physical and life sciences and technologies 20,955 10,165 10,790 655 325 330
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,650 3,965 5,685 305 135 165
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,485 2,105 2,375 160 65 95
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 305 75 230 10 10 0
40. Physical sciences 5,590 3,695 1,900 160 110 50
41. Science technologies/technicians 925 315 605 25 15 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 21,695 14,045 7,655 400 235 165
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 15,260 10,555 4,700 320 220 100
25. Library science 1,200 195 1,010 45 0 40
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,675 2,895 1,785 35 10 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 555 395 160 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 117,395 107,890 9,510 3,535 3,165 370
04. Architecture and related services 3,925 2,535 1,395 120 65 55
14. Engineering 22,080 18,280 3,795 455 365 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 25,760 23,220 2,540 735 635 100
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 22,265 21,760 500 975 920 55
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 25,785 25,205 585 1,025 970 60
48. Precision production 17,575 16,890 695 215 210 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 13,100 8,085 5,020 625 375 255
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 8,390 5,195 3,190 65 20 45
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,715 2,885 1,830 565 350 210
Health and related fields 82,200 14,470 67,735 2,120 485 1,635
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 8,865 4,055 4,810 210 110 100
51. Health professions and related programs 72,040 9,620 62,420 1,885 365 1,520
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,295 795 505 30 20 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 38,355 19,815 18,545 1,590 1,160 435
12. Personal and culinary services 18,945 4,765 14,185 485 170 310
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 85 75 15 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 255 210 50 25 20 0
43. Security and protective services 12,935 9,165 3,775 250 195 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 6,135 5,605 525 820 765 60
Other 495 50 445 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 500 45 450 0 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 691,850 338,845 353,005 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 271,030 141,935 129,095 9,415 4,975 4,445
Education 22,825 5,040 17,785 1,325 350 975
13. Education 22,825 5,035 17,785 1,325 350 975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 15,535 6,360 9,175 335 180 160
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,440 1,780 655 80 65 10
50. Visual and performing arts 13,095 4,580 8,520 260 110 145
Humanities 22,065 8,050 14,010 530 205 320
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,640 265 1,375 80 20 60
23. English language and literature/letters 6,060 1,580 4,480 95 25 65
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,005 1,700 3,310 180 55 120
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 145 45 95 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,695 925 775 40 30 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,420 1,415 1,005 50 25 30
54. History 4,065 2,040 2,030 75 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 1,030 85 940 0 0 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 52,035 14,480 37,555 1,405 525 880
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 625 145 475 60 10 50
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 5,020 1,875 3,145 175 70 105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 11,335 700 10,630 260 45 215
22. Legal professions and studies 7,460 1,640 5,820 205 95 105
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,155 205 950 20 0 15
42. Psychology 8,960 1,975 6,985 170 25 150
45. Social sciences 17,480 7,930 9,550 520 280 235
Business, management and public administration 80,590 29,470 51,115 3,045 880 2,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 210 30 175 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,895 1,270 6,625 365 65 295
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 72,480 28,165 44,315 2,680 810 1,875
Physical and life sciences and technologies 16,065 7,530 8,535 575 285 290
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 7,495 2,980 4,520 265 120 150
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,355 1,550 1,805 130 55 80
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 265 55 210 10 0 0
40. Physical sciences 4,255 2,710 1,540 150 100 55
41. Science technologies/technicians 695 230 460 20 10 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 18,505 12,035 6,470 375 215 160
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 13,560 9,375 4,185 300 200 100
25. Library science 885 120 770 40 0 45
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,575 2,195 1,375 35 10 20
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 485 345 140 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 89,380 81,240 8,140 2,930 2,605 330
04. Architecture and related services 3,220 2,005 1,215 85 35 45
14. Engineering 17,590 14,265 3,320 400 310 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 19,910 17,790 2,115 640 550 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 10 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 16,425 15,990 435 820 770 45
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 19,245 18,765 475 830 790 40
48. Precision production 12,985 12,425 565 155 155 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 10,105 5,935 4,170 560 330 230
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 6,355 3,710 2,650 50 15 35
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,745 2,225 1,520 510 315 195
Health and related fields 62,960 10,950 52,005 1,830 420 1,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,870 3,050 3,820 175 90 85
51. Health professions and related programs 55,090 7,365 47,730 1,630 315 1,315
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 995 535 465 25 15 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 30,380 15,765 14,610 1,285 920 360
12. Personal and culinary services 14,475 3,535 10,945 420 160 255
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 65 50 15 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 150 120 30 20 20 0
43. Security and protective services 10,680 7,465 3,215 215 160 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,000 4,595 415 615 575 45
Other 375 45 335 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 375 50 330 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 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 32,325 16,475 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 510,765 257,000 253,765 15,775 8,255 7,525
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 543,330 259,380 283,955 16,555 8,220 8,335
Location of study inside Canada 471,490 222,460 249,030 14,785 7,445 7,345
Same as province or territory of residence 444,185 209,420 234,770 4,155 2,040 2,115
Different than province or territory of residence 27,305 13,040 14,260 10,630 5,400 5,225
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,840 36,920 34,925 1,765 775 990
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 11,935 6,320 5,615 310 125 185
Philippines 3,480 1,030 2,450 515 180 340
India 6,640 3,475 3,170 105 70 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 10,265 6,195 4,065 175 95 85
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 4,280 2,035 2,245 20 15 10
France 435 230 205 25 20 10
Other 34,800 17,625 17,170 610 270 340
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 691,855 338,845 353,005 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 271,035 141,935 129,100 9,415 4,970 4,440
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 420,820 196,910 223,910 14,195 6,910 7,280
Location of study inside Canada 368,825 171,775 197,050 12,650 6,245 6,410
Same as province or territory of residence 347,940 161,735 186,200 3,525 1,680 1,850
Different than province or territory of residence 20,890 10,035 10,850 9,125 4,570 4,560
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 51,990 25,135 26,860 1,540 665 875
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,915 4,450 4,460 265 105 160
Philippines 3,090 900 2,195 460 155 305
India 5,380 2,675 2,710 100 65 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,985 2,860 2,120 120 70 50
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 3,605 1,695 1,910 20 15 10
France 295 150 145 15 10 0
Other 25,720 12,410 13,310 555 240 315
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,054,095 516,375 537,715 32,330 16,475 15,855
In the labour force 715,000 373,965 341,040 23,945 12,640 11,305
Employed 669,715 350,850 318,865 21,415 11,075 10,345
Unemployed 45,285 23,110 22,175 2,535 1,570 960
Not in the labour force 339,095 142,410 196,680 8,380 3,835 4,545
Participation rate 67.8 72.4 63.4 74.1 76.7 71.3
Employment rate 63.5 67.9 59.3 66.2 67.2 65.2
Unemployment rate 6.3 6.2 6.5 10.6 12.4 8.5
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 1,054,095 516,380 537,715 32,330 16,475 15,855
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 313,585 130,465 183,115 7,415 3,400 4,020
Worked 740,515 385,915 354,605 24,910 13,075 11,835
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 405,195 232,865 172,335 13,780 7,325 6,450
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 335,315 153,050 182,265 11,135 5,745 5,385
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.5 44.2 42.8 41.6 41.4 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 715,000 373,965 341,040 23,945 12,640 11,305
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,560 6,010 6,550 695 390 300
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 702,445 367,955 334,490 23,250 12,245 11,005
Employee 621,560 318,465 303,090 21,895 11,385 10,510
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 80,885 49,490 31,395 1,355 865 500
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 715,000 373,965 341,040 23,945 12,640 11,305
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,560 6,010 6,545 695 395 300
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 702,445 367,955 334,485 23,255 12,245 11,010
0 Management occupations 77,970 48,190 29,780 2,830 1,685 1,145
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 98,950 27,345 71,600 3,895 1,000 2,895
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 46,205 36,265 9,940 1,550 1,145 405
3 Health occupations 41,835 6,835 35,005 1,205 200 1,005
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 79,785 26,255 53,530 4,045 1,500 2,545
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 18,050 7,730 10,315 605 255 350
6 Sales and service occupations 159,565 63,605 95,960 4,325 1,995 2,330
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 111,660 104,260 7,400 3,785 3,560 225
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 14,480 10,595 3,885 670 610 60
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 53,940 36,870 17,070 330 285 45
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 715,000 373,960 341,040 23,945 12,640 11,305
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,555 6,010 6,550 695 395 300
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 702,440 367,950 334,490 23,255 12,245 11,005
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 13,335 8,165 5,170 190 170 25
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,420 1,225 200 1,440 1,145 295
22 Utilities 3,985 3,125 855 300 235 60
23 Construction 56,505 49,890 6,615 1,745 1,505 245
31-33 Manufacturing 101,390 72,750 28,640 240 175 65
41 Wholesale trade 28,915 20,015 8,905 290 235 55
44-45 Retail trade 79,825 36,455 43,370 2,260 1,180 1,075
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 30,180 21,985 8,200 1,460 1,105 355
51 Information and cultural industries 15,160 8,405 6,750 465 235 240
52 Finance and insurance 30,190 11,150 19,040 345 110 230
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 12,290 6,245 6,050 415 220 190
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 45,145 24,315 20,825 930 470 460
55 Management of companies and enterprises 965 460 505 15 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 32,045 18,055 13,995 710 410 295
61 Educational services 55,915 17,550 38,365 1,805 525 1,285
62 Health care and social assistance 70,850 10,360 60,490 2,175 390 1,785
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 15,010 7,610 7,400 350 195 155
72 Accommodation and food services 47,095 17,665 29,440 1,230 520 710
81 Other services (except public administration) 28,150 13,685 14,465 870 420 455
91 Public administration 34,060 18,855 15,200 6,010 2,990 3,020
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 669,715 350,855 318,865 21,415 11,070 10,345
Worked at home 50,500 24,240 26,260 780 375 400
Worked outside Canada 2,275 1,535 745 10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 75,095 56,230 18,860 1,975 1,590 385
Worked at usual place 541,850 268,850 272,995 18,650 9,095 9,560
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 541,850 268,850 272,995 18,655 9,095 9,560
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 243,800 108,520 135,280 17,200 8,175 9,025
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 167,395 83,110 84,285 755 505 250
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 129,095 76,305 52,790 550 335 220
Commute to a different province or territory 1,560 920 640 150 85 65
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 616,945 325,085 291,860 20,630 10,690 9,940
Car, truck, van - as a driver 509,305 275,185 234,115 11,820 6,310 5,505
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 41,670 19,225 22,445 2,000 850 1,155
Public transit 27,130 11,695 15,435 255 140 115
Walked 27,710 12,210 15,500 4,910 2,165 2,745
Bicycle 5,620 4,100 1,520 340 240 95
Other method 5,505 2,665 2,840 1,305 980 325
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 616,945 325,080 291,860 20,630 10,685 9,940
Less than 15 minutes 189,115 86,755 102,365 15,205 7,700 7,505
15 to 29 minutes 213,840 106,340 107,500 3,805 1,955 1,855
30 to 44 minutes 96,960 54,950 42,005 640 310 330
45 to 59 minutes 47,575 29,385 18,190 180 130 50
60 minutes and over 69,455 47,655 21,795 795 595 195
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 616,945 325,080 291,860 20,630 10,685 9,945
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 56,025 40,870 15,150 650 495 160
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 112,880 73,055 39,830 1,945 1,320 625
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 148,975 75,585 73,390 5,725 3,230 2,490
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 128,675 51,255 77,415 8,035 3,485 4,550
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 61,595 24,750 36,850 2,030 975 1,055
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 108,800 59,575 49,225 2,240 1,185 1,060
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 761,890 396,075 365,820 25,565 13,355 12,205
Single responses 757,210 394,010 363,200 25,360 13,265 12,100
Official languages 751,080 390,800 360,280 24,990 13,075 11,915
English 748,070 390,090 357,975 24,790 13,005 11,780
French 3,015 710 2,305 200 70 135
Non-official languages 6,125 3,205 2,925 370 185 180
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 330 155 170
Algonquian languages 0 10 10 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 25 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 160 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 125 60 60
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 50
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 10 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 6,125 3,205 2,920 40 30 10
Afro-Asiatic languages 205 140 65 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 200 140 60 0 0 0
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 145 110 40 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 30 25 0 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 10 0 10 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 225 95 125 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 215 90 120 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 50 30 15 0 10 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) 40 35 10 10 10 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 20 0 20 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 20 0 20 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 4,225 2,225 2,000 0 10 0
Albanian 20 15 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 340 135 200 0 0 0
Baltic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 335 140 195 10 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Polish 125 50 75 0 0 0
Russian 105 35 75 0 0 0
Serbian 55 30 25 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 35 15 25 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 2,700 1,375 1,320 0 0 0
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 295 145 145 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 10 0 0 0
German 2,360 1,215 1,150 0 0 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 0 10 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. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Greek 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 375 185 195 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 310 155 155 0 0 0
Bengali 10 0 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 30 10 20 0 0 0
Hindi 20 10 15 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 15 0 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 170 110 65 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 60 15 40 0 0 0
Iranian languages 70 30 35 0 0 0
Kurdish 15 10 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 55 20 30 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 780 500 280 0 0 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 65 40 25 0 0 0
Portuguese 375 260 115 0 0 0
Romanian 35 25 10 0 0 0
Spanish 300 180 115 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Japanese 40 0 35 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 210 105 100 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 115 35 80 0 0 0
American Sign Language 85 30 50 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 35 0 30 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 935 500 440 20 10 0
Chinese languages 935 495 435 20 10 10
Cantonese 220 125 100 0 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 645 335 315 10 0 10
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 60 45 20 10 10 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 40 25 20 0 0 0
Lao 30 20 10 0 0 0
Thai 15 0 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 20 15 0 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 15 10 10 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 30 15 20 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Hungarian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 4,680 2,065 2,610 205 95 110
English and French 1,835 605 1,230 65 40 25
English and non-official language 2,770 1,425 1,340 135 55 75
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 70 35 45 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 179 761,890 396,075 365,815 25,565 13,355 12,210
None 735,385 383,495 351,885 23,255 12,340 10,915
English 4,765 1,995 2,770 445 205 250
French 9,710 4,020 5,690 630 280 350
Non-official language 11,605 6,390 5,225 1,220 525 695
Aboriginal 155 70 90 1,050 460 595
Non-Aboriginal 11,455 6,320 5,135 170 70 100
English and French 10 0 10 0 0 0
English and non-official language 65 25 40 0 0 0
French and non-official language 345 145 195 10 10 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,264,850 624,605 640,250 40,525 20,610 19,915
Non-movers 1,096,245 541,480 554,760 34,010 17,345 16,665
Movers 168,610 83,115 85,490 6,520 3,265 3,250
Non-migrants 83,100 40,950 42,150 3,700 1,830 1,870
Migrants 85,510 42,170 43,340 2,820 1,435 1,380
Internal migrants 75,595 37,300 38,295 2,565 1,325 1,240
Intraprovincial migrants 69,675 34,315 35,360 700 330 375
Interprovincial migrants 5,920 2,985 2,935 1,865 1,000 870
External migrants 9,915 4,870 5,045 250 115 140
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,207,600 595,310 612,290 38,035 19,310 18,720
Non-movers 739,030 364,795 374,235 21,380 10,970 10,410
Movers 468,570 230,510 238,060 16,650 8,340 8,310
Non-migrants 222,360 109,295 113,060 9,000 4,570 4,430
Migrants 246,210 121,220 124,995 7,655 3,770 3,880
Internal migrants 215,390 105,905 109,490 6,755 3,355 3,400
Intraprovincial migrants 200,575 98,475 102,100 1,745 835 915
Interprovincial migrants 14,815 7,425 7,385 5,010 2,530 2,490
External migrants 30,820 15,315 15,505 895 415 480

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Kitchener--Waterloo--Barrie [Economic region], Ontario and Northwest Territories [Territory] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 31, 2024).

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