Census Profile, 2016 Census
Northeast [Economic region], Ontario and Nanaimo, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia

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Characteristic Northeast
Ontario
[Economic region]
Nanaimo, RD
British Columbia
[Census division]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 548,449 ... ... 155,698 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 551,144 ... ... 146,574 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 -0.5 ... ... 6.2 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 288,783 ... ... 73,622 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 238,530 ... ... 68,904 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 2.0 ... ... 76.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 276,367.96 ... ... 2,038.04 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 548,450 269,940 278,510 155,695 75,340 80,360
0 to 14 years 82,355 42,100 40,250 19,985 10,250 9,735
0 to 4 years 26,705 13,720 12,985 6,240 3,210 3,030
5 to 9 years 28,145 14,375 13,765 6,995 3,585 3,405
10 to 14 years 27,505 14,010 13,495 6,755 3,455 3,295
15 to 64 years 352,495 175,035 177,460 93,625 45,170 48,460
15 to 19 years 30,070 15,560 14,510 7,445 3,860 3,580
20 to 24 years 31,410 16,125 15,285 7,720 3,940 3,785
25 to 29 years 30,510 15,400 15,115 7,605 3,830 3,780
30 to 34 years 30,095 14,805 15,290 8,045 3,905 4,140
35 to 39 years 29,835 14,555 15,280 7,670 3,710 3,955
40 to 44 years 31,230 15,445 15,785 8,060 3,910 4,150
45 to 49 years 34,635 17,085 17,550 9,145 4,325 4,820
50 to 54 years 45,190 22,085 23,105 10,955 5,115 5,845
55 to 59 years 47,290 23,240 24,050 12,950 6,065 6,885
60 to 64 years 42,230 20,735 21,490 14,030 6,515 7,515
65 years and over 113,600 52,795 60,805 42,090 19,915 22,170
65 to 69 years 37,455 18,670 18,785 13,845 6,650 7,195
70 to 74 years 27,340 13,305 14,035 10,445 5,125 5,320
75 to 79 years 20,485 9,545 10,935 7,320 3,600 3,720
80 to 84 years 14,815 6,505 8,315 5,165 2,470 2,695
85 years and over 13,500 4,770 8,730 5,305 2,065 3,240
85 to 89 years 8,845 3,465 5,385 3,295 1,435 1,855
90 to 94 years 3,690 1,105 2,590 1,535 515 1,025
95 to 99 years 865 185 680 420 110 305
100 years and over 100 20 85 55 10 50
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 15.0 15.6 14.5 12.8 13.6 12.1
15 to 64 years 64.3 64.8 63.7 60.1 60.0 60.3
65 years and over 20.7 19.6 21.8 27.0 26.4 27.6
85 years and over 2.5 1.8 3.1 3.4 2.7 4.0
Average age of the population 43.8 42.9 44.6 47.2 46.3 48.0
Median age of the population 46.3 45.3 47.2 51.1 49.9 52.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
Single-detached house 164,260 ... ... 44,910 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 9,950 ... ... 1,320 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 62,270 ... ... 20,045 ... ...
Semi-detached house 11,420 ... ... 2,985 ... ...
Row house 8,185 ... ... 2,940 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 10,395 ... ... 5,335 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 31,485 ... ... 8,640 ... ...
Other single-attached house 785 ... ... 145 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 2,050 ... ... 2,635 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
1 person 71,315 ... ... 20,190 ... ...
2 persons 93,175 ... ... 29,880 ... ...
3 persons 33,785 ... ... 8,775 ... ...
4 persons 27,445 ... ... 6,635 ... ...
5 or more persons 12,810 ... ... 3,430 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 538,350 ... ... 151,630 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.2 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 466,095 227,830 238,260 135,710 65,085 70,625
Married or living common law 275,265 137,635 137,625 81,785 40,795 40,990
Married 217,320 108,755 108,565 66,730 33,310 33,425
Living common law 57,940 28,880 29,065 15,055 7,485 7,570
Not married and not living common law 190,830 90,195 100,635 53,925 24,290 29,635
Never married 112,720 62,535 50,185 29,520 16,145 13,375
Separated 16,115 7,525 8,595 3,935 1,710 2,225
Divorced 27,575 12,600 14,975 11,130 4,360 6,770
Widowed 34,420 7,530 26,890 9,345 2,075 7,265
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 162,505 ... ... 46,660 ... ...
2 persons 95,055 ... ... 30,495 ... ...
3 persons 32,270 ... ... 8,005 ... ...
4 persons 25,555 ... ... 6,045 ... ...
5 or more persons 9,630 ... ... 2,110 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 162,510 ... ... 46,660 ... ...
Total couple families 135,440 ... ... 39,875 ... ...
Married couples 106,475 ... ... 32,350 ... ...
Common-law couples 28,965 ... ... 7,525 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 27,065 ... ... 6,780 ... ...
Female parent 20,695 ... ... 5,245 ... ...
Male parent 6,370 ... ... 1,535 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 135,440 ... ... 39,880 ... ...
Couples without children 77,905 ... ... 26,130 ... ...
Couples with children 57,535 ... ... 13,745 ... ...
1 child 24,970 ... ... 6,135 ... ...
2 children 23,565 ... ... 5,630 ... ...
3 or more children 9,000 ... ... 1,985 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 27,070 ... ... 6,785 ... ...
1 child 17,145 ... ... 4,365 ... ...
2 children 7,295 ... ... 1,870 ... ...
3 or more children 2,625 ... ... 545 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 97,840 47,575 50,265 31,280 14,365 16,910
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
One-census-family households 156,560 ... ... 44,635 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 75,520 ... ... 25,190 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 81,045 ... ... 19,445 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 2,940 ... ... 1,000 ... ...
Non-census-family households 79,030 ... ... 23,275 ... ...
One-person households 71,315 ... ... 20,185 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 7,710 ... ... 3,085 ... ...
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 15 542,175 267,475 274,695 153,155 74,450 78,710
English only 367,730 185,835 181,900 142,510 69,730 72,775
French only 7,155 3,260 3,895 15 10 10
English and French 166,125 77,930 88,195 10,020 4,455 5,565
Neither English nor French 1,160 455 705 615 260 355
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 16 542,170 267,475 274,695 153,160 74,450 78,710
English 426,125 211,985 214,140 150,450 73,185 77,260
French 112,990 54,130 58,855 1,910 925 985
English and French 1,990 955 1,035 205 90 115
Neither English nor French 1,070 405 665 595 250 350
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 113,980 54,610 59,375 2,015 970 1,045
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 21.0 20.4 21.6 1.3 1.3 1.3
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 18 542,175 267,475 274,695 153,155 74,445 78,710
Single responses 532,295 262,805 269,485 151,630 73,735 77,895
Official languages 501,040 247,930 253,110 137,690 67,220 70,475
English 386,630 193,080 193,555 135,570 66,195 69,380
French 114,415 54,850 59,560 2,125 1,025 1,100
Non-official languages 31,255 14,875 16,375 13,940 6,510 7,420
Aboriginal languages 4,530 2,085 2,450 135 55 80
Algonquian languages 4,440 2,040 2,400 20 5 15
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 1,795 800 995 15 5 15
Atikamekw 5 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 5 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 55 30 25 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 5 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 20 5 10 0 5 0
Plains Cree 5 0 5 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 225 85 140 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 5 5 5 0 5
Cree, n.o.s. 1,480 680 800 10 5 10
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 5 0 0 0 0
Malecite 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 2,635 1,225 1,405 5 5 0
Algonquin 20 15 10 0 0 0
Ojibway 2,465 1,155 1,310 5 0 0
Oji-Cree 30 5 20 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 120 55 65 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 5 0 5 0 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 0 5 5 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 5 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 5 5 5 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 5 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 15 5 5 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 5 5 5 0 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 5
Iroquoian languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 5 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 5 0 0 5 0 5
Salish languages 0 0 0 35 15 20
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 30 15 20
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 5 5 0
Siouan languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 5 0 0 5 5 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 5 5 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 5 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 40 15 25
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 5 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 20 10 5
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 20 10 15
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 55 30 25 15 5 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 26,720 12,790 13,930 13,805 6,460 7,340
Afro-Asiatic languages 860 550 310 365 250 115
Berber languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 10 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 15 5 5 10 5 5
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 5 5 0 5 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 5 0 5
Semitic languages 820 530 295 355 245 115
Amharic 10 10 0 10 5 5
Arabic 745 485 260 305 215 90
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 5 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 10 0 30 20 10
Maltese 25 15 10 15 5 5
Tigrigna 15 10 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 225 105 125 520 250 270
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 5 5 90 45 45
Vietnamese 215 100 120 430 200 225
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 585 160 430 820 280 540
Bikol 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cebuano 35 10 25 40 10 25
Fijian 0 0 0 5 5 0
Hiligaynon 15 0 10 10 5 10
Ilocano 35 15 20 40 15 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 25 10 15 30 5 25
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 480 120 360 645 220 425
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 35 20 15
Creole languages 25 15 10 10 5 5
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 20 5 10 10 10 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 270 140 130 50 30 20
Kannada 15 10 5 0 0 0
Malayalam 80 35 45 35 20 10
Tamil 90 50 40 15 10 5
Telugu 90 45 40 5 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 19,460 9,370 10,090 8,570 4,105 4,460
Albanian 5 5 5 5 5 5
Armenian 15 10 10 10 5 5
Balto-Slavic languages 3,940 1,780 2,165 1,545 730 815
Baltic languages 200 100 100 45 25 20
Latvian 90 45 50 30 15 15
Lithuanian 110 60 50 15 5 10
Slavic languages 3,740 1,680 2,065 1,495 710 790
Belarusan 5 5 5 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 5 5 5 5 5
Bulgarian 35 20 15 25 20 10
Croatian 535 255 285 185 100 85
Czech 180 105 80 155 70 85
Macedonian 25 15 10 20 10 10
Polish 1,360 570 790 325 150 170
Russian 280 115 165 275 115 160
Serbian 125 70 55 60 30 30
Serbo-Croatian 15 5 10 20 5 10
Slovak 125 65 60 75 35 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 145 65 80 35 15 20
Ukrainian 880 375 505 300 140 160
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 20 15 10
Celtic languages 35 10 20 35 15 15
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 15 10 5 5
Welsh 10 5 5 20 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 0 5
Germanic languages 5,110 2,445 2,670 4,265 2,005 2,265
Afrikaans 75 45 35 115 55 65
Danish 110 60 50 365 180 190
Dutch 875 440 435 1,085 515 565
Frisian 20 10 5 10 5 10
German 3,860 1,815 2,045 2,355 1,080 1,275
Icelandic 0 0 0 15 10 5
Norwegian 35 10 20 135 55 80
Swedish 80 35 50 145 70 65
Vlaams (Flemish) 40 20 20 40 25 10
Yiddish 5 0 5 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Greek 285 155 130 90 60 30
Indo-Iranian languages 1,550 820 725 1,385 705 675
Indo-Aryan languages 1,380 735 650 1,220 625 595
Bengali 90 55 40 25 15 10
Gujarati 385 210 175 50 25 25
Hindi 265 140 125 140 70 65
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 5 0 0 0
Marathi 10 10 5 0 0 0
Nepali 85 40 45 10 5 5
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 235 120 115 940 470 470
Sindhi 15 5 10 10 5 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 35 20 15 10 5 5
Urdu 255 135 120 40 25 20
Iranian languages 165 85 80 160 80 80
Kurdish 10 10 5 0 5 0
Pashto 20 10 10 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 135 65 65 160 80 80
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 8,520 4,140 4,375 1,235 580 655
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 6,830 3,335 3,495 350 195 150
Portuguese 665 340 325 200 90 110
Romanian 130 65 65 60 25 30
Spanish 880 395 480 625 270 355
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 0 0 0
Japanese 80 25 55 370 130 235
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 185 95 90 470 195 275
Mongolic languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 320 175 145 90 45 45
Akan (Twi) 35 15 15 15 5 5
Bamanankan 0 0 5 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ewe 5 0 0 0 5 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 5 5 5 0 5
Ga 0 0 0 0 5 5
Ganda 0 0 0 5 0 5
Igbo 15 15 5 0 0 0
Lingala 15 5 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 15 10 5 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 10 10 5 0 5
Shona 25 15 10 5 0 0
Swahili 35 20 15 5 5 0
Wolof 10 5 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 35 20 15 15 5 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 85 50 35 25 15 15
Nilo-Saharan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages 120 60 65 20 15 10
American Sign Language 40 15 25 5 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 75 40 35 10 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,445 690 750 1,925 880 1,040
Chinese languages 1,435 685 745 1,920 875 1,040
Cantonese 585 280 305 505 230 280
Hakka 5 5 0 10 0 5
Mandarin 660 310 350 1,240 570 665
Min Dong 0 5 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 10 5 10 35 10 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 5 5 0 15 5 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 165 80 80 125 65 55
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 5 5 5 0 0
Burmese 5 0 0 5 0 0
Karenic languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 50 10 35 100 25 75
Lao 5 0 5 5 5 0
Thai 40 10 30 95 20 70
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 45 30 15 35 25 15
Azerbaijani 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 30 25 10 30 20 15
Uyghur 5 5 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 5 0
Uralic languages 3,015 1,365 1,650 440 215 225
Estonian 170 80 90 25 15 10
Finnish 2,455 1,085 1,375 135 60 75
Hungarian 385 205 185 275 140 135
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 15 10 5
Multiple responses 9,880 4,665 5,210 1,530 720 810
English and French 7,125 3,360 3,765 385 180 200
English and non-official language 2,455 1,170 1,280 1,090 510 570
French and non-official language 180 85 95 35 10 20
English, French and non-official language 115 50 70 25 10 15
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 19 542,175 267,475 274,695 153,160 74,450 78,710
Single responses 530,685 262,165 268,520 150,735 73,345 77,385
Official languages 520,715 257,495 263,220 146,210 71,150 75,055
English 454,750 226,385 228,365 145,795 70,960 74,840
French 65,970 31,105 34,860 415 190 220
Non-official languages 9,970 4,670 5,300 4,525 2,195 2,330
Aboriginal languages 1,585 775 810 5 5 5
Algonquian languages 1,545 760 785 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 680 320 365 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 5 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 75 35 40 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 590 270 320 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 865 440 420 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 785 400 385 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 65 35 30 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 5 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 5
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 5 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 5 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 30 15 20 0 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 8,390 3,900 4,490 4,520 2,195 2,325
Afro-Asiatic languages 435 270 160 200 120 80
Berber languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Kabyle 15 5 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 5 0 5 10 0 5
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 5 5
Semitic languages 410 260 150 195 115 75
Amharic 5 0 5 5 0 0
Arabic 385 245 140 175 105 65
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 0 5 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 5 0 5 15 5 5
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 5 10 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 160 80 75 350 170 175
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 65 30 35
Vietnamese 160 85 75 280 140 140
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 70 120 220 100 125
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 5 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 5 0
Hiligaynon 5 0 0 0 5 0
Ilocano 5 5 5 5 0 5
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 5 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 180 70 110 190 85 105
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 5 10
Creole languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 10 0 5 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 130 55 75 10 10 5
Kannada 0 0 5 5 0 0
Malayalam 40 10 25 15 10 5
Tamil 45 20 25 0 0 0
Telugu 45 20 25 5 5 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,610 2,550 3,060 1,880 915 965
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 5 5 5 0 5 0
Balto-Slavic languages 850 365 485 380 175 205
Baltic languages 25 5 15 5 0 5
Latvian 10 5 5 5 0 5
Lithuanian 15 5 10 0 0 0
Slavic languages 830 360 470 370 175 195
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 5 0 5 0 0
Bulgarian 15 5 5 10 5 5
Croatian 125 55 75 45 20 25
Czech 40 20 20 45 20 20
Macedonian 5 5 0 5 5 5
Polish 335 150 185 70 30 35
Russian 125 60 65 155 75 85
Serbian 20 10 10 10 5 5
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 5 5 0 5
Slovak 15 5 10 10 5 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 10 10 10 5 5
Ukrainian 125 50 80 10 5 5
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 5 0 5 0 0 5
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 1,310 645 665 425 205 215
Afrikaans 35 20 20 45 20 20
Danish 5 0 5 25 10 15
Dutch 65 30 35 100 50 50
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 1,195 590 600 225 110 115
Icelandic 0 0 0 5 5 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 5 5 5
Swedish 15 10 5 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 105 50 50 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 850 445 410 755 375 385
Indo-Aryan languages 760 400 365 665 335 330
Bengali 40 25 15 10 10 5
Gujarati 245 130 110 15 5 10
Hindi 145 70 75 50 30 25
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 10 5 5 0 0 0
Nepali 50 25 25 5 0 5
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 145 75 75 560 280 280
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Urdu 120 65 55 25 10 15
Iranian languages 85 40 35 90 40 50
Kurdish 5 5 0 0 0 0
Pashto 5 5 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 65 35 35 90 40 50
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 2,480 1,035 1,445 300 145 155
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 1,890 750 1,140 45 20 20
Portuguese 215 105 110 50 20 25
Romanian 35 15 15 10 5 5
Spanish 335 165 175 195 100 95
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Japanese 15 5 10 160 75 85
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 115 60 55 320 145 175
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 60 25 35 15 10 5
Akan (Twi) 5 0 0 5 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 5 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 5 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 5 10 0 0 0
Shona 5 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 5 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 5 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 5 5 5 5 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 180 95 85 25 15 15
American Sign Language 45 20 25 10 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 130 70 55 20 15 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 825 420 400 1,230 590 640
Chinese languages 815 420 395 1,225 590 635
Cantonese 295 150 150 235 115 115
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 420 215 205 895 420 470
Min Dong 0 5 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 15 5 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 5 0 5 5 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 95 50 45 80 45 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 0 5 0 0 0
Burmese 5 0 5 0 0 0
Karenic languages 10 0 5 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 25 10 15 20 5 10
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 20 10 15 15 5 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 5 0 5 15 10 5
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 5 0
Turkish 5 0 0 15 5 10
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 635 255 380 75 35 35
Estonian 20 5 15 10 0 5
Finnish 510 200 310 25 10 10
Hungarian 105 45 55 45 20 25
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 5
Multiple responses 11,485 5,310 6,175 2,430 1,105 1,325
English and French 6,715 3,060 3,655 165 65 100
English and non-official language 4,485 2,115 2,370 2,225 1,020 1,195
French and non-official language 115 60 50 10 0 5
English, French and non-official language 165 75 95 40 20 20
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 20 542,175 267,475 274,695 153,160 74,450 78,710
None 452,085 225,735 226,355 144,800 70,625 74,175
English 35,450 16,615 18,835 2,085 1,005 1,080
French 41,615 19,105 22,510 1,480 640 845
Non-official language 12,465 5,770 6,690 4,655 2,115 2,540
Aboriginal 3,530 1,615 1,915 150 65 85
Non-Aboriginal 8,935 4,155 4,785 4,510 2,055 2,450
English and French 70 35 40 15 10 5
English and non-official language 160 80 85 60 35 25
French and non-official language 310 135 180 65 20 45
English, French and non-official language 10 5 5 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 456,170 223,745 232,420 131,685 63,410 68,275
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 440,775 216,870 223,905 127,890 61,560 66,335
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,649 41,652 26,956 32,009 39,050 26,862
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 440,985 216,880 224,105 128,025 61,650 66,370
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,758 37,385 25,084 28,963 34,413 25,112
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 384,900 193,560 191,340 115,410 56,380 59,030
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,098 39,740 24,043 28,056 34,912 22,523
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 329,580 151,165 178,415 97,055 43,595 53,460
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,354 8,597 7,969 8,570 9,511 8,114
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 309,860 163,975 145,880 86,710 43,855 42,855
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,722 38,633 26,898 25,825 30,707 22,128
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 456,165 223,750 232,420 131,685 63,380 68,305
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 440,470 216,595 223,875 127,950 61,535 66,410
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,701 52,418 35,267 41,934 49,945 34,511
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 440,675 216,600 224,080 128,055 61,625 66,430
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,845 43,208 30,694 35,659 41,491 30,248
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 384,595 193,490 191,100 115,425 56,335 59,090
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 42,133 51,322 32,830 38,961 47,399 30,915
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 329,995 151,265 178,730 97,080 43,655 53,425
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 9,227 9,409 9,073 8,945 9,235 8,708
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 309,855 163,495 146,355 86,705 43,665 43,045
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,881 49,034 33,890 36,011 42,397 29,533
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 456,165 223,750 232,415 131,685 63,380 68,305
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 24 136,885 75,645 61,235 32,065 17,830 14,235
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 54,558 63,143 46,410 48,369 54,248 43,590
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 62,401 70,674 52,181 55,680 61,320 48,617
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 84.2 87.5 79.4 83.7 86.8 79.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 67.3 70.4 62.8 58.7 61.6 54.9
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 15.8 12.5 20.6 16.3 13.2 20.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 456,165 223,750 232,420 131,685 63,410 68,275
Without total income 15,395 6,880 8,510 3,795 1,850 1,940
With total income 440,775 216,870 223,910 127,890 61,560 66,330
Percentage with total income 96.6 96.9 96.3 97.1 97.1 97.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 57,315 22,825 34,485 16,560 6,935 9,625
$10,000 to $19,999 79,215 30,210 49,000 24,000 9,015 14,985
$20,000 to $29,999 64,075 26,100 37,975 19,880 8,140 11,750
$30,000 to $39,999 53,085 25,180 27,910 16,400 7,365 9,035
$40,000 to $49,999 45,565 22,980 22,585 13,495 6,515 6,980
$50,000 to $59,999 35,180 18,980 16,200 10,015 5,415 4,600
$60,000 to $69,999 26,215 15,630 10,585 7,490 4,595 2,890
$70,000 to $79,999 19,415 12,190 7,225 5,475 3,395 2,075
$80,000 to $89,999 15,160 9,750 5,410 4,080 2,585 1,495
$90,000 to $99,999 13,600 8,345 5,250 2,925 1,900 1,030
$100,000 and over 31,960 24,675 7,285 7,570 5,705 1,865
$100,000 to $149,999 24,480 18,760 5,715 5,495 4,095 1,400
$150,000 and over 7,485 5,915 1,565 2,075 1,615 460
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 456,170 223,750 232,420 131,685 63,410 68,275
Without after-tax income 15,180 6,865 8,315 3,665 1,760 1,900
With after-tax income 440,985 216,880 224,105 128,025 61,650 66,375
Percentage with after-tax income 96.7 96.9 96.4 97.2 97.2 97.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 59,440 23,230 36,210 17,580 7,390 10,190
$10,000 to $19,999 82,435 31,550 50,880 25,285 9,700 15,585
$20,000 to $29,999 73,720 30,625 43,095 23,235 9,770 13,465
$30,000 to $39,999 62,765 31,075 31,685 18,725 8,670 10,055
$40,000 to $49,999 51,060 27,035 24,025 14,190 7,270 6,925
$50,000 to $59,999 35,510 21,075 14,435 9,675 5,815 3,860
$60,000 to $69,999 24,870 16,010 8,860 6,710 4,230 2,480
$70,000 to $79,999 20,010 12,740 7,270 4,610 2,870 1,735
$80,000 and over 31,175 23,540 7,635 8,005 5,935 2,070
$80,000 to $89,999 12,310 8,845 3,465 2,805 2,000 805
$90,000 to $99,999 6,990 5,425 1,565 1,595 1,165 430
$100,000 and over 11,875 9,265 2,605 3,605 2,770 835
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 456,170 223,745 232,420 131,685 63,410 68,270
Without employment income 146,310 59,770 86,540 44,980 19,560 25,420
With employment income 309,855 163,975 145,880 86,705 43,855 42,850
Percentage with employment income 67.9 73.3 62.8 65.8 69.2 62.8
Under $5,000 (including loss) 54,090 30,495 23,595 18,170 9,005 9,165
$5,000 to $9,999 25,030 10,550 14,475 7,060 3,070 3,990
$10,000 to $19,999 38,425 16,370 22,055 12,265 5,200 7,070
$20,000 to $29,999 31,980 13,715 18,260 9,920 4,345 5,580
$30,000 to $39,999 29,625 12,550 17,070 8,655 3,725 4,930
$40,000 to $49,999 27,255 12,570 14,685 7,380 3,405 3,975
$50,000 to $59,999 22,745 12,275 10,470 5,745 3,065 2,675
$60,000 to $69,999 17,305 10,585 6,720 4,345 2,705 1,635
$70,000 to $79,999 14,195 9,070 5,125 3,450 2,155 1,300
$80,000 and over 49,215 35,795 13,420 9,720 7,180 2,535
$80,000 to $89,999 12,190 7,950 4,240 2,775 1,790 990
$90,000 to $99,999 11,815 7,275 4,535 1,985 1,325 660
$100,000 and over 25,215 20,570 4,640 4,955 4,070 885
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 63,938 ... ... 62,349 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 57,018 ... ... 55,521 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 71,315 ... ... 20,185 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 30,399 ... ... 31,875 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 28,096 ... ... 28,809 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 167,215 ... ... 48,720 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 83,009 ... ... 78,395 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 72,955 ... ... 69,150 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 80,698 ... ... 77,868 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,070 ... ... 66,269 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 71,260 ... ... 20,155 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 40,444 ... ... 40,901 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 34,623 ... ... 35,050 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 167,270 ... ... 48,750 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 97,847 ... ... 93,151 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 82,319 ... ... 79,177 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 238,530 ... ... 68,900 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,630 ... ... 1,160 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,485 ... ... 935 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 8,625 ... ... 2,170 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,230 ... ... 3,130 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 12,695 ... ... 3,435 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,440 ... ... 2,985 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,430 ... ... 3,440 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 11,360 ... ... 3,430 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 10,860 ... ... 3,375 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 10,420 ... ... 3,115 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 19,135 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 16,860 ... ... 5,405 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 14,980 ... ... 4,715 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 13,620 ... ... 4,300 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 12,065 ... ... 3,730 ... ...
$100,000 and over 68,695 ... ... 17,610 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 23,815 ... ... 6,745 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 16,535 ... ... 4,180 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 17,595 ... ... 4,035 ... ...
$200,000 and over 10,760 ... ... 2,645 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
Under $5,000 2,805 ... ... 1,245 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,570 ... ... 950 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 8,700 ... ... 2,220 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,630 ... ... 3,220 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 14,020 ... ... 3,915 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 11,670 ... ... 3,680 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,015 ... ... 4,020 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 12,935 ... ... 4,010 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 12,785 ... ... 3,885 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 11,900 ... ... 3,595 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 22,610 ... ... 6,690 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 19,165 ... ... 5,980 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 17,340 ... ... 5,275 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 14,905 ... ... 4,420 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 12,505 ... ... 3,405 ... ...
$100,000 and over 48,960 ... ... 12,375 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 22,335 ... ... 5,805 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 12,830 ... ... 3,045 ... ...
$150,000 and over 13,800 ... ... 3,525 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 161,585 ... ... 46,275 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 83,281 ... ... 78,469 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 73,091 ... ... 69,084 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 73,955 ... ... 24,775 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 75,038 ... ... 74,504 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 66,334 ... ... 65,871 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 58,270 ... ... 13,900 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 116,856 ... ... 104,867 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 99,279 ... ... 90,807 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 25,340 ... ... 6,360 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,666 ... ... 45,102 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 44,878 ... ... 41,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 161,670 ... ... 46,275 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 98,200 ... ... 93,187 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 82,503 ... ... 79,044 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 73,835 ... ... 24,840 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 87,878 ... ... 90,186 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 74,064 ... ... 76,037 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 58,260 ... ... 13,935 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 129,032 ... ... 115,337 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 106,702 ... ... 97,625 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 25,310 ... ... 6,350 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 58,341 ... ... 54,615 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 51,848 ... ... 48,552 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 87,870 43,050 44,820 28,340 13,105 15,235
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,608 32,438 25,982 28,316 29,504 27,720
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,629 29,629 24,678 26,153 26,696 25,786
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 87,605 42,665 44,935 28,340 13,070 15,270
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 38,502 42,754 34,465 37,161 38,845 35,719
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 33,085 35,813 30,495 32,056 32,927 31,310
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 538,350 265,760 272,590 151,625 73,645 77,990
In the bottom half of the distribution 271,930 129,335 142,590 82,375 38,905 43,470
In the bottom decile 55,590 26,790 28,800 18,115 8,670 9,445
In the second decile 57,480 25,110 32,370 17,200 7,735 9,465
In the third decile 53,570 25,275 28,295 15,895 7,435 8,455
In the fourth decile 52,470 25,710 26,760 15,745 7,560 8,180
In the fifth decile 52,820 26,440 26,375 15,425 7,500 7,925
In the top half of the distribution 266,420 136,425 130,000 69,255 34,740 34,515
In the sixth decile 52,175 26,185 25,995 14,925 7,320 7,600
In the seventh decile 54,725 27,850 26,875 14,975 7,485 7,495
In the eighth decile 57,480 29,435 28,040 14,600 7,285 7,315
In the ninth decile 58,760 30,310 28,455 13,725 6,960 6,765
In the top decile 43,280 22,645 20,635 11,030 5,690 5,345
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 523,820 258,455 265,360 150,595 73,110 77,480
0 to 17 years 95,670 49,040 46,625 24,010 12,350 11,660
0 to 5 years 30,550 15,705 14,845 7,515 3,855 3,665
18 to 64 years 322,770 159,520 163,255 87,500 41,860 45,640
65 years and over 105,385 49,900 55,485 39,090 18,900 20,185
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 78,175 35,635 42,545 24,345 11,240 13,105
0 to 17 years 18,115 9,330 8,780 5,330 2,775 2,555
0 to 5 years 6,810 3,470 3,340 1,730 900 825
18 to 64 years 46,055 21,350 24,710 14,365 6,595 7,775
65 years and over 14,015 4,960 9,055 4,645 1,875 2,770
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.9 13.8 16.0 16.2 15.4 16.9
0 to 17 years (%) 18.9 19.0 18.8 22.2 22.5 21.9
0 to 5 years (%) 22.3 22.1 22.5 23.0 23.3 22.5
18 to 64 years (%) 14.3 13.4 15.1 16.4 15.8 17.0
65 years and over (%) 13.3 9.9 16.3 11.9 9.9 13.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 34,075 16,780 17,295 12,960 6,360 6,595
0 to 17 years 7,205 3,710 3,495 2,645 1,385 1,260
0 to 5 years 2,955 1,510 1,440 860 460 400
18 to 64 years 25,270 12,450 12,815 9,555 4,625 4,925
65 years and over 1,600 620 985 760 345 415
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 6.5 6.5 6.5 8.6 8.7 8.5
0 to 17 years (%) 7.5 7.6 7.5 11.0 11.2 10.8
0 to 5 years (%) 9.7 9.6 9.7 11.4 11.9 10.9
18 to 64 years (%) 7.8 7.8 7.8 10.9 11.0 10.8
65 years and over (%) 1.5 1.2 1.8 1.9 1.8 2.1
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 44 538,350 265,760 272,590 151,630 73,645 77,985
Official languages 537,125 265,275 271,850 151,025 73,375 77,650
English 530,045 262,115 267,930 151,015 73,370 77,645
French 172,415 80,900 91,525 9,955 4,490 5,460
Non-official languages 42,540 20,540 22,005 18,905 8,880 10,030
Aboriginal languages 7,555 3,480 4,080 325 160 160
Algonquian languages 7,325 3,385 3,945 50 30 15
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 2,635 1,215 1,420 25 10 15
Atikamekw 10 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 125 65 55 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 10 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 35 10 20 10 10 0
Plains Cree 15 10 10 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 375 170 205 0 0 0
Woods Cree 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 2,105 965 1,140 20 0 15
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 10 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 4,725 2,180 2,540 30 25 0
Algonquin 50 30 25 0 0 0
Ojibway 4,485 2,065 2,415 25 20 10
Oji-Cree 65 25 40 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 160 85 70 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 20 10 10 10 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 0 0 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 10 10 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 10 0 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 15 0 10
Inuit languages 40 20 30 15 10 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 15 10 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 30 0 20 0 10 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 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 85 40 50 10 0 10
Salish languages 0 0 0 130 60 70
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 105 50 60
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 10 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 0
Siouan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 10 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 105 50 50
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 50 25 20
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 50 20 35
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 90 40 45 0 0 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 35,005 17,065 17,945 18,585 8,715 9,875
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,260 735 525 440 285 155
Berber languages 20 10 15 10 10 0
Kabyle 20 10 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Semitic languages 1,245 725 515 425 275 150
Amharic 10 0 10 0 0 0
Arabic 1,115 665 455 335 250 85
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 10 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 55 20 30 80 30 50
Maltese 50 35 15 0 0 10
Tigrigna 10 0 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 315 150 170 580 295 285
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 10 10 100 65 35
Vietnamese 300 145 155 485 235 250
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 715 220 500 1,170 390 780
Bikol 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cebuano 85 30 60 125 50 75
Fijian 10 0 0 10 0 0
Hiligaynon 15 0 10 15 0 15
Ilocano 45 15 30 70 25 40
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 65 40 25 90 35 60
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 625 165 460 1,025 325 700
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 25 10 15
Creole languages 95 60 30 35 20 15
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 25 15 15 15 10 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 50 40 15 10 0 10
Dravidian languages 380 200 180 85 35 45
Kannada 15 10 10 10 0 10
Malayalam 50 25 25 55 25 30
Tamil 160 95 60 20 0 15
Telugu 180 80 100 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 25,725 12,500 13,225 12,415 5,920 6,500
Albanian 20 10 15 0 0 0
Armenian 10 10 0 10 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 3,950 1,810 2,140 1,665 770 890
Baltic languages 210 120 95 25 10 15
Latvian 110 60 45 15 10 10
Lithuanian 105 60 45 10 0 0
Slavic languages 3,755 1,700 2,055 1,640 760 880
Belarusan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 20 10 0 15 10 10
Bulgarian 35 25 10 25 15 15
Croatian 630 280 350 275 155 120
Czech 260 130 130 185 90 90
Macedonian 20 20 10 20 10 10
Polish 1,370 580 790 320 140 175
Russian 390 155 240 365 145 220
Serbian 155 90 70 95 30 60
Serbo-Croatian 30 15 10 35 25 15
Slovak 130 85 40 80 35 45
Slovene (Slovenian) 125 40 85 30 20 15
Ukrainian 845 380 470 340 140 200
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 15 0 10
Celtic languages 100 60 40 95 55 40
Scottish Gaelic 50 25 25 40 20 15
Welsh 20 10 10 35 25 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 35 25 0 25 10 10
Germanic languages 6,070 2,970 3,100 5,555 2,635 2,920
Afrikaans 165 110 55 310 175 140
Danish 120 75 50 420 175 245
Dutch 1,085 520 565 1,345 615 730
Frisian 10 0 10 35 15 20
German 4,720 2,300 2,415 3,260 1,575 1,685
Icelandic 0 0 0 10 10 0
Norwegian 70 25 45 170 60 105
Swedish 130 55 75 195 95 100
Vlaams (Flemish) 25 15 10 60 30 20
Yiddish 20 10 10 30 20 15
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 10 10
Greek 465 230 235 150 90 55
Indo-Iranian languages 2,065 1,085 975 1,770 890 880
Indo-Aryan languages 1,865 980 890 1,550 770 780
Bengali 140 75 75 35 15 20
Gujarati 450 260 195 75 30 45
Hindi 980 520 460 415 195 220
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 10 0 0
Marathi 45 25 20 10 10 0
Nepali 95 40 60 20 0 25
Oriya (Odia) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 320 175 150 1,205 620 585
Sindhi 10 0 10 10 10 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 35 30 10 10 10 0
Urdu 420 205 210 105 65 45
Iranian languages 220 125 95 225 125 105
Kurdish 30 20 10 0 0 0
Pashto 30 25 10 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 165 85 80 225 120 105
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 10 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages 13,545 6,585 6,965 3,635 1,730 1,900
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 9,250 4,495 4,760 700 345 355
Portuguese 910 505 405 370 160 210
Romanian 130 60 75 90 55 35
Spanish 3,585 1,640 1,940 2,665 1,245 1,420
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 50 30 20 10 0 0
Japanese 185 90 95 605 280 330
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 280 145 135 405 195 210
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 465 285 175 210 120 90
Akan (Twi) 50 35 20 20 10 10
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 10
Ga 0 0 0 0 10 0
Ganda 0 0 0 20 10 20
Igbo 25 15 10 35 25 10
Lingala 70 30 35 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 25 10 15 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Shona 35 20 15 10 10 0
Swahili 90 45 50 35 20 20
Wolof 10 10 0 10 0 0
Yoruba 65 50 20 55 30 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 165 120 45 30 25 10
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 940 395 550 220 80 140
American Sign Language 405 160 245 95 35 65
Quebec Sign Language 35 10 25 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 520 230 290 135 50 85
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,680 905 775 2,275 1,085 1,195
Chinese languages 1,680 905 780 2,270 1,080 1,190
Cantonese 780 415 360 660 295 370
Hakka 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mandarin 840 455 380 1,575 760 815
Min Dong 10 10 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 30 15 15 60 15 45
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 10 10 25 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 170 80 85 130 60 65
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 15 10 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages 40 10 30 105 25 80
Lao 10 0 0 15 0 15
Thai 30 10 20 100 25 75
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 55 40 15 75 35 40
Azerbaijani 15 10 10 30 10 20
Turkish 30 25 10 40 20 20
Uyghur 0 10 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Uralic languages 3,385 1,585 1,800 505 205 305
Estonian 170 90 80 35 15 15
Finnish 2,820 1,265 1,555 125 50 75
Hungarian 395 230 165 345 135 215
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 10 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 30 25 10
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 538,350 265,760 272,595 151,625 73,640 77,985
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 530,975 262,190 268,785 145,125 70,555 74,565
Canadian citizens aged under 18 99,465 51,115 48,355 23,565 12,245 11,325
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 431,510 211,080 220,430 121,560 58,315 63,245
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 7,375 3,570 3,810 6,500 3,085 3,420
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 538,355 265,755 272,595 151,630 73,645 77,985
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 507,470 250,805 256,670 126,320 61,680 64,640
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 29,385 14,125 15,260 23,680 11,055 12,620
Before 1981 18,755 9,015 9,745 14,170 6,820 7,350
1981 to 1990 2,235 1,155 1,080 2,265 985 1,280
1991 to 2000 2,375 1,085 1,285 2,200 945 1,255
2001 to 2010 3,765 1,835 1,925 3,345 1,505 1,840
2001 to 2005 1,595 795 810 1,490 650 840
2006 to 2010 2,165 1,045 1,125 1,855 855 1,005
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 2,255 1,040 1,220 1,705 800 900
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 1,495 830 665 1,625 905 720
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 29,385 14,130 15,255 23,680 11,060 12,625
Under 5 years 4,595 2,315 2,280 2,800 1,375 1,420
5 to 14 years 6,255 3,175 3,080 4,215 2,065 2,150
15 to 24 years 7,865 3,545 4,315 5,680 2,490 3,195
25 to 44 years 9,450 4,555 4,900 9,305 4,380 4,930
45 years and over 1,225 540 680 1,680 750 930
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 29,385 14,125 15,255 23,680 11,060 12,625
Americas 4,580 1,955 2,625 2,820 1,165 1,655
Brazil 50 15 35 60 15 50
Colombia 70 40 30 55 15 40
El Salvador 50 25 20 15 10 10
Guyana 75 30 45 25 20 10
Haiti 45 25 20 20 0 15
Jamaica 300 140 165 45 10 30
Mexico 155 45 110 145 50 95
Peru 50 0 40 65 20 40
Trinidad and Tobago 105 65 45 45 15 30
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,130 1,325 1,805 2,070 895 1,175
Other places of birth in Americas 550 245 305 270 115 155
Europe 18,850 9,255 9,595 14,490 7,080 7,410
Bosnia and Herzegovina 60 40 25 45 10 35
Croatia 325 150 175 230 130 105
France 290 125 165 180 95 80
Germany 2,445 1,180 1,270 1,700 810 885
Greece 235 125 110 70 55 20
Hungary 325 195 125 205 85 120
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 240 150 90 240 115 125
Italy 4,525 2,275 2,245 235 145 95
Netherlands 775 450 325 1,085 495 595
Poland 735 290 445 240 125 120
Portugal 515 280 240 120 85 40
Romania 155 80 70 110 55 55
Russian Federation 165 55 105 125 40 90
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 115 80 35 50 30 20
Ukraine 165 65 95 95 40 55
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 4,975 2,330 2,640 8,225 4,020 4,205
Other places of birth in Europe 2,820 1,385 1,435 1,535 750 790
Africa 1,150 650 500 930 495 435
Algeria 65 30 30 10 0 0
Egypt 100 65 35 30 20 15
Ethiopia 10 0 10 25 10 15
Kenya 25 10 15 30 15 10
Morocco 25 20 10 10 10 0
Nigeria 125 65 55 40 20 25
Somalia 10 0 0 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 170 100 65 540 290 255
Other places of birth in Africa 625 345 275 235 120 120
Asia 4,575 2,130 2,445 4,965 2,115 2,845
Afghanistan 50 20 25 0 0 0
Bangladesh 90 45 45 30 15 15
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 930 390 540 940 440 500
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 135 70 60 165 100 75
India 1,070 510 560 960 475 490
IranCensus data footnote 61 95 50 40 215 115 95
Iraq 25 25 10 0 10 0
Japan 45 10 35 205 55 155
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 150 70 80 330 135 195
Lebanon 110 70 45 20 20 0
Pakistan 265 125 135 35 10 25
Philippines 635 175 455 940 310 630
Sri Lanka 95 60 30 25 15 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 80 40 35 60 20 35
Taiwan 40 25 15 80 40 45
Viet Nam 325 170 160 405 165 240
Other places of birth in Asia 455 260 195 545 200 350
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 235 145 90 480 200 280
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 2,260 1,040 1,220 1,705 805 900
Americas 380 175 210 220 125 95
Brazil 0 0 10 15 10 15
Colombia 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cuba 0 0 0 0 0 10
Haiti 0 0 10 10 10 0
Jamaica 25 20 0 0 0 0
Mexico 25 10 10 20 0 15
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 230 105 125 155 95 65
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 10 10 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 75 35 45 0 0 0
Europe 255 110 145 365 165 200
France 0 0 0 0 10 0
Germany 10 0 10 75 10 65
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 0 0 0 10 10 10
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 0 0 0 0 0 0
Romania 15 10 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation 20 0 20 30 10 30
Ukraine 30 15 15 20 10 15
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 90 45 40 190 120 70
Other places of birth in Europe 90 45 45 35 20 15
Africa 330 170 160 70 45 25
Algeria 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 30 15 15 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 45 20 25 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 30 10 15 0 0 0
Egypt 35 30 10 0 0 0
Eritrea 10 0 10 10 0 10
Ethiopia 0 0 0 0 0 0
Morocco 0 10 0 0 0 0
Nigeria 40 20 20 0 0 0
Somalia 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 35 20 10 35 20 10
Tunisia 20 10 10 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 85 35 50 15 15 0
Asia 1,215 530 685 1,025 460 565
Afghanistan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bangladesh 15 0 10 15 10 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 115 40 70 275 125 150
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 0 15 15 0
India 410 205 210 115 55 55
IranCensus data footnote 61 35 25 0 10 10 0
Iraq 0 10 0 0 0 0
Israel 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japan 25 10 25 15 0 10
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 15 15 0 80 35 45
Lebanon 10 0 0 0 0 0
Nepal 20 10 10 10 0 10
Pakistan 90 40 55 0 0 0
Philippines 200 65 135 345 150 195
Saudi Arabia 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 0 0 0 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 65 35 30 60 20 35
Taiwan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Turkey 0 0 0 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 0 0 10 0 0 0
Viet Nam 95 45 50 30 0 25
Other places of birth in Asia 95 30 60 40 20 20
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 75 55 15 25 10 15
Australia 65 55 15 10 0 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 10 10 0 15 10 15
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 538,350 265,760 272,590 151,630 73,640 77,985
First generationCensus data footnote 69 32,380 15,730 16,655 26,395 12,560 13,835
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 57,330 28,115 29,220 31,065 14,980 16,085
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 448,635 221,920 226,715 94,165 46,105 48,070
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 10,945 5,280 5,660 9,935 4,455 5,480
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 4,985 2,625 2,365 5,060 2,460 2,605
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 2,160 1,490 670 2,190 1,270 920
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 2,825 1,135 1,695 2,875 1,190 1,680
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 4,690 1,900 2,790 3,895 1,515 2,385
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 1,155 690 470 865 435 430
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 110 70 35 110 45 65
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 538,355 265,760 272,590 151,630 73,640 77,985
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 69,515 34,005 35,505 10,635 5,000 5,635
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 67,705 33,150 34,555 10,330 4,875 5,465
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 41,465 19,715 21,750 6,225 2,980 3,255
Métis 25,975 13,295 12,680 4,040 1,860 2,180
Inuk (Inuit) 260 140 120 65 35 30
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 775 355 415 185 95 90
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 1,030 500 535 115 30 85
Non-Aboriginal identity 468,840 231,750 237,090 140,990 68,640 72,350
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 538,350 265,760 272,590 151,630 73,645 77,985
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 35,995 17,205 18,795 4,780 2,315 2,465
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 502,355 248,555 253,800 146,845 71,325 75,525
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 538,350 265,755 272,590 151,625 73,640 77,985
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 24,900 12,245 12,655 3,175 1,570 1,605
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 24,585 12,065 12,520 3,135 1,560 1,575
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 21,300 10,290 11,010 2,630 1,280 1,350
Métis single ancestry 3,195 1,735 1,460 490 275 215
Inuit single ancestry 95 40 55 15 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 315 180 135 40 15 30
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 230 135 95 35 10 25
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 65 40 25 10 10 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 25 10 10 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 55,685 26,840 28,845 9,115 4,315 4,800
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 53,990 25,995 27,990 8,705 4,145 4,560
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30,690 14,490 16,200 5,310 2,525 2,790
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 22,955 11,360 11,595 3,300 1,570 1,730
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 340 145 195 95 55 35
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,700 845 855 410 170 240
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,570 795 775 395 165 230
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 100 45 50 15 0 10
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 20 0 25 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 457,765 226,675 231,095 139,340 67,755 71,580
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 538,355 265,760 272,590 151,630 73,645 77,990
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 13,250 6,670 6,580 10,855 5,195 5,660
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 2,970 1,540 1,430 2,255 1,150 1,105
Chinese 2,400 1,225 1,170 2,695 1,290 1,400
Black 3,165 1,680 1,490 950 500 445
Filipino 925 320 610 1,290 520 770
Latin American 715 320 395 565 240 325
Arab 995 570 420 270 195 80
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 570 265 305 985 440 550
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 210 95 115 195 105 90
Korean 330 180 150 465 210 260
Japanese 255 115 140 725 320 400
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 300 150 150 110 60 55
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 420 210 210 345 160 185
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 525,095 259,085 266,010 140,775 68,445 72,325
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 103 538,350 265,760 272,595 151,630 73,640 77,985
North American Aboriginal origins 80,590 39,085 41,500 12,290 5,885 6,400
First Nations (North American Indian) 53,960 25,790 28,165 8,390 3,980 4,410
Inuit 650 280 370 125 70 55
Métis 28,000 14,040 13,965 4,225 2,015 2,205
Other North American origins 240,375 117,830 122,540 40,125 19,755 20,370
Acadian 845 420 425 225 140 75
American 4,955 2,430 2,525 3,130 1,540 1,590
Canadian 236,030 115,655 120,375 37,825 18,615 19,210
New Brunswicker 25 10 15 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 505 250 250 105 35 70
Nova Scotian 80 30 45 0 0 0
Ontarian 235 135 105 10 0 0
Québécois 700 355 345 45 20 30
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 0 0 0 0 0 0
European origins 387,640 190,620 197,015 124,015 59,690 64,325
British Isles origins 233,880 114,075 119,810 93,020 44,715 48,305
Channel Islander 15 10 0 20 10 15
Cornish 50 20 35 30 20 15
English 129,260 62,670 66,595 60,815 28,880 31,930
Irish 103,860 49,355 54,505 29,780 13,630 16,150
Manx 100 30 65 95 50 45
Scottish 94,835 46,020 48,815 40,020 18,950 21,075
Welsh 7,540 3,660 3,880 6,050 2,840 3,205
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 9,875 4,780 5,095 5,805 2,645 3,165
French origins 167,220 80,810 86,410 16,620 7,695 8,930
Alsatian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Breton 25 15 10 10 0 0
Corsican 0 0 0 0 0 0
French 167,200 80,795 86,405 16,610 7,685 8,925
Western European origins (except French origins) 65,480 32,135 33,345 33,090 15,550 17,540
Austrian 2,125 1,030 1,085 1,665 775 890
Bavarian 25 10 20 10 0 0
Belgian 1,495 750 745 980 480 505
Dutch 15,155 7,480 7,680 8,785 4,125 4,660
Flemish 65 40 35 115 50 65
Frisian 0 0 0 20 0 15
German 48,975 23,875 25,095 23,480 10,995 12,490
Luxembourger 30 20 15 20 10 15
Swiss 2,185 1,035 1,155 980 480 505
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 30 25 10 10 10 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 26,280 12,755 13,525 16,855 8,045 8,810
Danish 2,290 1,120 1,170 3,155 1,455 1,700
Finnish 15,860 7,765 8,090 1,585 765 825
Icelandic 660 260 400 1,195 575 620
Norwegian 3,670 1,775 1,900 7,050 3,440 3,615
Swedish 5,280 2,490 2,790 4,960 2,290 2,675
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 515 270 245 735 355 380
Eastern European origins 40,220 20,030 20,190 20,170 9,380 10,790
Bulgarian 205 100 105 65 30 40
Byelorussian 125 75 50 40 15 25
Czech 1,025 535 490 825 395 435
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 625 330 300 410 155 260
Estonian 790 460 330 235 100 135
Hungarian 2,800 1,360 1,440 2,255 915 1,340
Latvian 450 220 230 225 115 105
Lithuanian 845 420 425 220 115 105
Moldovan 10 0 0 0 10 0
Polish 15,635 7,860 7,775 5,610 2,505 3,105
Romanian 1,225 675 550 890 450 440
Russian 2,935 1,290 1,645 3,675 1,735 1,945
Slovak 910 475 435 360 175 185
Ukrainian 18,050 8,855 9,195 8,690 4,160 4,530
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 50 25 25 75 50 30
Southern European origins 51,130 25,360 25,765 9,595 4,785 4,815
Albanian 35 20 15 55 30 25
Bosnian 35 15 15 30 15 10
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 2,435 1,230 1,195 785 410 375
Cypriot 20 10 10 10 0 0
Greek 1,645 785 855 630 300 335
Italian 42,075 21,040 21,035 5,355 2,710 2,650
Kosovar 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 215 130 85 40 25 15
Maltese 470 250 220 80 45 35
Montenegrin 30 15 10 15 10 10
Portuguese 1,965 1,040 920 855 485 375
Serbian 375 215 165 205 75 130
Sicilian 70 45 25 30 10 20
Slovenian 570 275 295 170 85 90
Spanish 2,105 805 1,300 1,510 665 845
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 710 350 365 410 200 210
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 30 0 20 10 10 0
Other European origins 1,485 800 675 865 445 420
Basque 25 10 20 10 0 0
Jewish 640 335 300 325 165 155
Roma (Gypsy) 55 25 30 40 20 30
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 20 15 0 35 10 25
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 740 420 320 460 240 220
Caribbean origins 2,280 1,125 1,155 460 200 265
Antiguan 45 20 25 10 0 10
Bahamian 25 15 15 10 0 0
Barbadian 130 50 75 50 25 30
Bermudan 35 15 25 15 0 15
Carib 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cuban 70 30 45 25 0 25
Dominican 90 40 50 0 0 0
Grenadian 25 10 15 0 10 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 110 65 45 20 10 10
Jamaican 1,190 620 570 180 100 80
Kittitian/Nevisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Martinican 0 0 0 10 0 0
Montserratan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 70 30 40 40 25 15
St. Lucian 50 30 20 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 240 125 110 85 20 60
Vincentian/Grenadinian 30 20 15 20 10 15
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 170 95 70 20 10 15
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 70 30 45 30 15 15
Latin, Central and South American origins 1,665 785 880 1,180 555 620
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 75 35 45 40 20 20
Arawak 10 10 10 0 10 0
Argentinian 65 30 35 40 15 25
Belizean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bolivian 15 10 0 0 0 0
Brazilian 75 50 30 120 35 85
Chilean 65 30 35 135 80 60
Colombian 135 75 60 85 20 60
Costa Rican 10 0 10 0 0 10
Ecuadorian 50 25 25 10 0 0
Guatemalan 45 25 20 20 10 10
Guyanese 170 75 95 40 25 15
Hispanic 40 15 25 30 20 10
Honduran 15 15 0 45 25 25
Maya 30 15 20 20 10 10
Mexican 545 235 310 430 210 225
Nicaraguan 10 0 0 45 30 15
Panamanian 0 10 0 10 0 10
Paraguayan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Peruvian 170 80 90 60 30 35
Salvadorean 85 50 35 35 10 30
Uruguayan 25 10 15 0 0 0
Venezuelan 20 0 20 40 25 20
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 40 10 30 35 25 15
African origins 2,980 1,505 1,485 1,550 815 735
Central and West African origins 685 395 295 185 110 75
Akan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Angolan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ashanti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 45 25 25 0 0 0
Chadian 10 10 0 0 10 0
Congolese 155 90 70 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ghanaian 95 70 30 20 15 10
Guinean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ibo 10 10 0 0 0 0
Ivorian 55 30 20 0 0 0
Liberian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Malian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malinké 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 230 115 115 130 75 55
Peulh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 0 0 0 10 10 0
Sierra Leonean 10 10 10 0 0 0
Togolese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 35 20 15 10 10 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 40 25 15 10 10 10
North African origins 485 240 250 110 80 30
Algerian 95 50 45 20 20 0
Berber 20 10 10 0 0 0
Coptic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 145 80 65 30 25 10
Libyan 0 10 10 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 0 15 0 10
Moroccan 45 25 20 35 30 10
Sudanese 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tunisian 75 25 50 0 10 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 55 25 30 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 550 285 265 705 345 360
Afrikaner 0 0 0 25 20 10
Amhara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burundian 30 15 20 0 0 0
Djiboutian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ethiopian 15 10 10 35 15 20
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 55 25 30 35 15 20
Malagasy 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 10 0 0 0 10 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rwandan 15 10 0 15 10 10
Seychellois 15 10 0 10 0 0
Somali 50 35 15 10 10 0
South African 225 105 120 480 240 240
Tanzanian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Tigrian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ugandan 10 10 0 30 10 20
Zambian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 50 30 25 30 15 15
Zulu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 110 70 40 35 15 15
Other African origins 1,330 620 710 565 285 280
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 230 85 140 60 20 40
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 1,120 540 580 510 265 245
Asian origins 10,970 5,410 5,560 10,405 4,910 5,495
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 2,455 1,320 1,140 1,070 580 490
Afghan 65 25 35 0 0 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 390 255 140 160 120 45
Armenian 80 45 40 50 30 20
Assyrian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 15 10 0 10 10 10
Georgian 10 10 0 25 10 15
Hazara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian 245 135 115 345 175 170
Iraqi 30 20 10 10 0 10
Israeli 40 30 10 40 0 40
Jordanian 25 10 25 0 0 0
Kazakh 10 10 0 20 10 10
Kurd 40 30 15 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 0 0 0 10 10 0
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 885 410 470 175 105 70
Palestinian 80 30 50 10 0 10
Pashtun 30 20 10 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 115 85 35 70 70 0
Syrian 240 140 95 140 50 85
Tajik 20 0 15 0 0 0
Tatar 0 0 0 10 0 10
Turk 170 90 75 65 35 30
Turkmen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uighur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yemeni 0 0 10 0 0 10
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 90 50 35 30 30 0
South Asian origins 3,320 1,690 1,625 2,370 1,205 1,160
Bangladeshi 85 50 35 10 0 10
Bengali 45 25 20 15 10 0
Bhutanese 0 0 0 0 0 0
East Indian 2,470 1,275 1,195 2,055 1,050 1,010
Goan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 25 15 10 10 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 60 15 40 25 10 20
Pakistani 375 185 190 15 0 15
Punjabi 50 15 30 200 110 90
Sinhalese 10 10 0 0 10 0
Sri Lankan 190 115 75 40 30 15
Tamil 15 0 10 0 0 10
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 155 65 90 30 15 10
East and Southeast Asian origins 5,290 2,450 2,845 7,015 3,140 3,875
Burmese 10 0 0 25 15 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 65 30 30 145 80 70
Chinese 3,055 1,485 1,570 3,260 1,535 1,715
Filipino 1,055 350 705 1,500 560 935
Hmong 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indonesian 85 40 40 200 110 90
Japanese 330 155 175 855 380 470
Karen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 315 170 145 475 220 255
Laotian 20 10 0 0 0 10
Malaysian 35 10 25 50 10 40
Mongolian 20 10 15 25 15 10
Singaporean 0 0 0 15 10 10
Taiwanese 20 10 15 75 35 40
Thai 35 20 20 125 30 95
Tibetan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Vietnamese 495 260 240 655 285 370
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 0 0 0 10 0 0
Other Asian origins 40 20 15 20 10 10
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 40 25 15 20 10 10
Oceania origins 520 265 260 1,020 490 530
Australian 425 210 210 525 245 280
New Zealander 50 30 25 210 95 115
Pacific Islands origins 55 30 30 280 150 130
Fijian 15 10 10 55 30 25
Hawaiian 15 10 10 160 85 80
Maori 0 10 0 20 15 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 10 10 0 15 10 15
Samoan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 10 10 10 35 15 15
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 238,530 ... ... 68,900 ... ...
Owner 167,185 ... ... 50,930 ... ...
Renter 70,005 ... ... 17,900 ... ...
Band housing 1,335 ... ... 75 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 238,530 ... ... 68,900 ... ...
Condominium 5,195 ... ... 8,555 ... ...
Not condominium 233,335 ... ... 60,350 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
No bedrooms 650 ... ... 360 ... ...
1 bedroom 26,645 ... ... 6,990 ... ...
2 bedrooms 58,805 ... ... 21,135 ... ...
3 bedrooms 96,595 ... ... 24,770 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 55,835 ... ... 15,650 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 54,565 ... ... 16,675 ... ...
5 rooms 39,065 ... ... 12,095 ... ...
6 rooms 40,765 ... ... 11,210 ... ...
7 rooms 34,855 ... ... 9,055 ... ...
8 or more rooms 69,280 ... ... 19,860 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 238,530 ... ... 68,900 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 237,385 ... ... 68,560 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,140 ... ... 340 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
Suitable 232,905 ... ... 67,095 ... ...
Not suitable 5,620 ... ... 1,810 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 238,530 ... ... 68,900 ... ...
1960 or before 78,100 ... ... 7,685 ... ...
1961 to 1980 86,025 ... ... 19,585 ... ...
1981 to 1990 30,760 ... ... 11,200 ... ...
1991 to 2000 21,530 ... ... 14,905 ... ...
2001 to 2005 6,685 ... ... 4,995 ... ...
2006 to 2010 8,305 ... ... 6,335 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 7,125 ... ... 4,195 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 216,690 ... ... 64,840 ... ...
Major repairs needed 21,840 ... ... 4,065 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 238,530 ... ... 68,900 ... ...
1 household maintainer 148,430 ... ... 39,030 ... ...
2 household maintainers 87,160 ... ... 28,365 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 2,935 ... ... 1,510 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 238,530 ... ... 68,905 ... ...
15 to 24 years 7,580 ... ... 1,855 ... ...
25 to 34 years 28,840 ... ... 6,865 ... ...
35 to 44 years 33,160 ... ... 8,445 ... ...
45 to 54 years 45,650 ... ... 11,290 ... ...
55 to 64 years 51,560 ... ... 15,330 ... ...
65 to 74 years 40,260 ... ... 14,465 ... ...
75 to 84 years 23,425 ... ... 7,895 ... ...
85 years and over 8,050 ... ... 2,755 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 231,595 ... ... 68,165 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 181,020 ... ... 51,540 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 50,575 ... ... 16,625 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 45,695 ... ... 14,415 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 162,995 ... ... 50,390 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 55.4 ... ... 53.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.0 ... ... 16.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 942 ... ... 818 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,099 ... ... 1,047 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 219,732 ... ... 390,750 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 252,568 ... ... 433,774 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 68,835 ... ... 17,830 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 20.1 ... ... 11.6 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 42.7 ... ... 48.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 806 ... ... 923 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 840 ... ... 982 ... ...
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 146 456,170 223,750 232,420 131,685 63,375 68,305
No certificate, diploma or degree 101,945 52,135 49,810 19,310 10,275 9,045
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 122,390 58,050 64,345 39,470 18,350 21,120
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 231,830 113,570 118,260 72,900 34,760 38,145
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 42,155 32,475 9,685 14,875 10,990 3,890
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 20,785 14,500 6,290 5,910 3,295 2,620
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 21,370 17,980 3,395 8,965 7,695 1,275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 118,675 51,245 67,430 27,010 10,245 16,765
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 6,625 2,735 3,890 5,755 2,090 3,665
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 64,370 27,110 37,265 25,260 11,430 13,830
Bachelor's degree 46,905 18,525 28,380 15,905 6,835 9,070
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,915 2,105 2,815 1,965 800 1,160
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,920 1,270 650 850 555 290
Master's degree 9,090 4,195 4,895 5,400 2,550 2,850
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,535 1,010 525 1,140 680 460
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 288,370 141,660 146,705 77,440 36,485 40,950
No certificate, diploma or degree 38,435 21,330 17,105 7,630 4,445 3,195
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 75,730 37,220 38,510 21,955 10,590 11,370
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 174,205 83,115 91,095 47,850 21,455 26,390
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 27,575 21,320 6,250 9,035 6,735 2,295
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,630 9,615 4,020 3,685 2,085 1,600
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 13,945 11,710 2,230 5,345 4,650 695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 93,355 40,340 53,015 18,100 6,675 11,425
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 4,410 1,905 2,505 3,825 1,355 2,470
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 48,870 19,545 29,325 16,890 6,695 10,195
Bachelor's degree 35,770 13,720 22,050 10,965 4,235 6,730
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 3,610 1,425 2,185 1,230 450 775
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,475 890 590 555 295 255
Master's degree 6,880 2,830 4,050 3,580 1,450 2,125
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,130 685 450 565 260 310
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 151 456,165 223,750 232,420 131,685 63,380 68,305
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 224,335 110,180 114,160 58,785 28,620 30,160
Education 15,805 3,840 11,970 6,100 1,615 4,485
13. Education 15,805 3,845 11,965 6,100 1,610 4,490
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 4,625 2,230 2,395 2,565 1,080 1,480
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,045 780 260 400 290 110
50. Visual and performing arts 3,580 1,445 2,135 2,165 790 1,380
Humanities 8,100 3,165 4,930 2,920 1,235 1,685
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 635 130 505 230 80 155
23. English language and literature/letters 1,890 500 1,385 1,015 365 650
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,975 715 1,260 660 225 435
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 10 40 20 0 15
38. Philosophy and religious studies 695 340 350 155 95 60
39. Theology and religious vocations 835 495 340 320 210 110
54. History 1,490 850 640 450 255 195
55. French language and literature/letters 535 125 405 70 10 60
Social and behavioural sciences and law 23,195 6,755 16,435 6,930 2,330 4,595
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 415 105 310 135 25 105
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,780 615 1,165 460 210 250
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,075 470 5,600 1,545 175 1,370
22. Legal professions and studies 3,725 1,275 2,450 1,165 360 800
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 480 95 385 85 35 50
42. Psychology 4,285 965 3,320 1,235 350 880
45. Social sciences 6,430 3,230 3,205 2,300 1,170 1,135
Business, management and public administration 39,415 11,705 27,705 13,350 4,475 8,870
30.16 Accounting and computer science 80 15 60 30 0 25
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,925 1,210 5,710 960 195 760
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 32,410 10,480 21,935 12,360 4,270 8,085
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,360 3,440 2,925 2,520 1,380 1,135
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,810 1,200 1,605 1,260 595 665
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 795 410 390 375 180 195
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 80 15 60 25 20 10
40. Physical sciences 2,140 1,535 600 715 530 185
41. Science technologies/technicians 540 270 270 150 60 95
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 5,245 3,160 2,085 1,755 1,020 735
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 4,070 2,685 1,385 1,290 830 460
25. Library science 410 35 380 205 30 175
27. Mathematics and statistics 695 390 300 230 150 80
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 75 55 20 25 0 15
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 59,955 56,905 3,050 15,720 14,850 870
04. Architecture and related services 790 610 185 335 205 125
14. Engineering 4,570 4,050 520 2,055 1,860 195
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 15,325 13,980 1,345 2,760 2,490 270
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 11,980 11,660 320 4,680 4,550 130
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 18,680 18,285 395 4,085 3,995 95
48. Precision production 8,605 8,330 275 1,800 1,755 50
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,000 4,300 1,700 2,500 1,655 840
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,740 1,030 710 1,175 600 575
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,255 3,265 990 1,325 1,060 265
Health and related fields 43,220 7,100 36,120 13,090 2,335 10,755
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,915 1,510 1,405 770 365 410
51. Health professions and related programs 39,710 5,170 34,540 12,065 1,795 10,270
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 595 415 175 255 175 85
Personal, protective and transportation services 19,875 10,955 8,920 5,450 2,780 2,665
12. Personal and culinary services 8,675 1,960 6,715 3,450 1,005 2,450
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 40 35 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 145 140 10 40 35 0
43. Security and protective services 5,785 3,965 1,820 530 420 105
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,225 4,855 370 1,425 1,315 115
Other 40 10 35 10 0 15
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 35 15 0 15
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 151 288,370 141,660 146,705 77,440 36,490 40,950
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 114,165 58,545 55,615 29,590 15,030 14,560
Education 10,415 2,310 8,105 3,545 795 2,750
13. Education 10,415 2,310 8,110 3,545 795 2,745
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 3,495 1,655 1,840 1,745 680 1,065
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 750 545 205 225 150 75
50. Visual and performing arts 2,745 1,110 1,635 1,515 530 990
Humanities 5,390 2,040 3,345 1,820 755 1,065
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 480 95 385 140 50 95
23. English language and literature/letters 1,230 300 930 660 230 430
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,430 525 905 435 140 290
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 15 35 0 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 360 165 195 85 50 35
39. Theology and religious vocations 520 320 200 175 110 65
54. History 1,020 575 445 295 170 120
55. French language and literature/letters 310 50 250 25 0 25
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,545 5,010 13,535 4,920 1,455 3,470
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 275 75 210 100 15 85
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,515 545 970 355 155 200
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,040 355 4,685 1,150 135 1,015
22. Legal professions and studies 3,145 960 2,190 865 220 640
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 415 80 330 65 25 40
42. Psychology 3,285 640 2,645 810 185 625
45. Social sciences 4,865 2,365 2,500 1,575 715 860
Business, management and public administration 31,060 8,780 22,285 8,815 2,760 6,055
30.16 Accounting and computer science 50 15 40 20 0 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,760 970 4,790 690 120 575
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 25,250 7,795 17,455 8,105 2,640 5,465
Physical and life sciences and technologies 4,715 2,440 2,275 1,525 735 790
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,110 895 1,215 865 385 475
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 565 270 290 235 90 140
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 55 15 45 20 20 0
40. Physical sciences 1,590 1,080 515 330 210 115
41. Science technologies/technicians 390 180 210 85 30 55
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 4,345 2,610 1,735 1,305 785 520
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 3,500 2,295 1,205 1,075 725 350
25. Library science 290 20 270 125 10 115
27. Mathematics and statistics 495 250 240 85 45 40
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 40 20 10 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 43,545 41,105 2,445 9,560 8,895 665
04. Architecture and related services 590 440 150 220 105 120
14. Engineering 3,385 2,960 430 1,120 960 160
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 11,675 10,575 1,095 1,565 1,395 170
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,260 8,000 260 3,145 3,040 110
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 13,615 13,320 295 2,480 2,415 60
48. Precision production 6,020 5,810 210 1,030 980 45
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 4,635 3,185 1,450 1,805 1,135 675
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,325 715 610 810 385 430
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,310 2,470 840 995 745 250
Health and related fields 32,510 5,445 27,070 9,090 1,610 7,480
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,285 1,175 1,115 570 265 305
51. Health professions and related programs 29,755 3,965 25,790 8,370 1,260 7,105
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 470 305 165 145 85 65
Personal, protective and transportation services 15,505 8,525 6,980 3,710 1,855 1,850
12. Personal and culinary services 6,520 1,430 5,090 2,395 730 1,665
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 40 35 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 70 65 0 10 10 0
43. Security and protective services 4,725 3,175 1,550 355 265 90
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,150 3,820 335 950 850 95
Other 35 10 35 10 0 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 35 0 30 10 0 10
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 157 456,170 223,745 232,420 131,685 63,380 68,305
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 224,340 110,180 114,160 58,785 28,620 30,160
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 231,830 113,570 118,260 72,900 34,760 38,150
Location of study inside Canada 220,440 107,490 112,945 62,850 29,480 33,370
Same as province or territory of residence 210,895 102,655 108,245 43,705 20,230 23,480
Different than province or territory of residence 9,540 4,835 4,705 19,145 9,255 9,895
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 11,390 6,080 5,315 10,050 5,280 4,775
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 4,640 2,525 2,120 2,360 1,305 1,055
Philippines 345 90 255 490 130 360
India 685 330 355 330 175 150
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 1,520 845 675 3,060 1,745 1,315
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 175 50 125 400 195 210
France 100 50 45 40 15 25
Other 3,930 2,190 1,745 3,370 1,705 1,665
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 157 288,365 141,660 146,705 77,440 36,485 40,950
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 114,160 58,550 55,615 29,590 15,030 14,560
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 174,200 83,110 91,090 47,845 21,460 26,385
Location of study inside Canada 166,915 79,510 87,405 42,940 19,215 23,725
Same as province or territory of residence 160,270 76,135 84,135 31,890 14,075 17,815
Different than province or territory of residence 6,640 3,380 3,265 11,050 5,140 5,910
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 7,290 3,600 3,690 4,905 2,245 2,665
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,210 1,630 1,585 1,160 575 585
Philippines 270 65 205 410 115 295
India 595 295 300 250 125 125
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 610 335 275 1,060 570 490
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 165 50 115 355 170 180
France 65 30 30 0 0 10
Other 2,375 1,195 1,180 1,665 695 970
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 456,165 223,750 232,420 131,685 63,380 68,305
In the labour force 267,400 138,310 129,085 72,745 37,005 35,745
Employed 242,415 123,010 119,400 67,125 33,745 33,385
Unemployed 24,985 15,295 9,685 5,620 3,260 2,355
Not in the labour force 188,770 85,440 103,335 58,940 26,375 32,560
Participation rate 58.6 61.8 55.5 55.2 58.4 52.3
Employment rate 53.1 55.0 51.4 51.0 53.2 48.9
Unemployment rate 9.3 11.1 7.5 7.7 8.8 6.6
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 456,165 223,750 232,420 131,685 63,380 68,305
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 174,030 77,435 96,595 54,255 24,220 30,035
Worked 282,135 146,315 135,820 77,430 39,160 38,275
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 140,180 77,795 62,385 33,335 18,690 14,640
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 141,960 68,525 73,435 44,095 20,470 23,630
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.1 42.1 42.1 41.3 41.3 41.2
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 267,395 138,310 129,085 72,745 37,000 35,745
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,440 2,755 2,690 1,490 850 635
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 261,955 135,555 126,395 71,255 36,150 35,105
Employee 237,945 120,695 117,250 59,345 29,190 30,155
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 24,005 14,860 9,145 11,910 6,960 4,950
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 172 267,400 138,315 129,090 72,745 37,005 35,740
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,445 2,755 2,690 1,490 855 635
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 261,955 135,555 126,395 71,255 36,150 35,105
0 Management occupations 24,115 14,630 9,490 7,190 4,260 2,925
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 36,185 8,505 27,680 9,355 2,325 7,030
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 13,425 10,700 2,725 4,155 3,350 795
3 Health occupations 21,965 3,755 18,210 5,950 1,230 4,715
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 32,050 9,455 22,595 7,505 2,335 5,170
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 4,560 1,835 2,725 2,210 880 1,325
6 Sales and service occupations 62,525 24,520 38,005 19,285 7,625 11,660
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 47,380 44,575 2,805 11,500 10,835 665
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 11,445 10,500 945 2,365 1,860 510
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 8,300 7,080 1,220 1,740 1,440 295
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 173 267,400 138,310 129,085 72,745 37,005 35,745
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,445 2,750 2,690 1,490 850 635
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 261,955 135,555 126,395 71,260 36,150 35,105
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,870 3,635 1,240 2,255 1,650 610
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 15,525 14,050 1,475 685 630 55
22 Utilities 2,535 1,980 555 280 205 75
23 Construction 21,080 18,825 2,255 6,920 6,080 840
31-33 Manufacturing 16,625 13,995 2,635 3,425 2,570 855
41 Wholesale trade 6,170 4,830 1,340 1,825 1,355 465
44-45 Retail trade 33,295 15,225 18,070 10,150 4,660 5,490
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 12,270 9,020 3,255 3,270 2,500 765
51 Information and cultural industries 3,285 1,650 1,635 1,680 975 705
52 Finance and insurance 6,055 1,965 4,090 2,160 725 1,440
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 3,605 2,130 1,475 1,420 715 700
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 10,365 5,245 5,120 4,620 2,475 2,145
55 Management of companies and enterprises 135 95 45 30 20 15
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 10,950 6,075 4,870 3,785 2,135 1,645
61 Educational services 20,805 5,930 14,870 4,620 1,430 3,190
62 Health care and social assistance 39,260 6,125 33,135 9,950 1,910 8,040
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,895 2,490 2,410 1,485 695 785
72 Accommodation and food services 19,470 7,015 12,460 5,970 2,200 3,770
81 Other services (except public administration) 11,140 5,510 5,630 3,315 1,410 1,905
91 Public administration 19,620 9,770 9,850 3,410 1,815 1,605
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 174 242,415 123,015 119,400 67,130 33,740 33,385
Worked at home 12,440 6,115 6,330 6,520 3,025 3,495
Worked outside Canada 525 335 190 240 145 95
No fixed workplace address 26,830 20,240 6,590 10,970 8,245 2,720
Worked at usual place 202,625 96,330 106,290 49,400 22,330 27,070
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 202,620 96,325 106,295 49,400 22,330 27,070
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 159,205 73,520 85,685 31,675 13,300 18,375
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 27,160 13,275 13,890 13,115 6,105 7,005
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 14,970 8,480 6,485 3,925 2,395 1,535
Commute to a different province or territory 1,280 1,045 230 685 530 155
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 175 229,450 116,565 112,885 60,375 30,575 29,795
Car, truck, van - as a driver 186,505 96,830 89,670 48,810 24,840 23,970
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 15,750 6,875 8,875 3,480 1,520 1,955
Public transit 7,730 3,320 4,415 1,995 910 1,085
Walked 14,590 6,205 8,385 3,630 1,600 2,030
Bicycle 1,485 1,125 365 850 565 285
Other method 3,395 2,215 1,175 1,605 1,145 455
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 176 229,450 116,570 112,885 60,370 30,580 29,795
Less than 15 minutes 104,230 48,095 56,135 25,400 11,675 13,720
15 to 29 minutes 75,550 38,150 37,400 22,120 10,860 11,255
30 to 44 minutes 28,105 15,775 12,330 7,585 4,485 3,090
45 to 59 minutes 10,380 6,265 4,115 2,225 1,375 850
60 minutes and over 11,190 8,285 2,905 3,045 2,170 870
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 177 229,450 116,570 112,885 60,370 30,575 29,795
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 17,435 13,655 3,780 3,470 2,390 1,085
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 41,330 26,230 15,100 8,170 5,185 2,990
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 63,290 32,240 31,045 16,445 8,870 7,575
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 52,295 18,230 34,065 14,105 5,720 8,380
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 19,475 7,100 12,370 8,480 3,320 5,155
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 35,635 19,115 16,525 9,700 5,090 4,610
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 178 290,610 150,225 140,390 79,905 40,275 39,630
Single responses 281,950 146,505 135,450 79,645 40,130 39,510
Official languages 281,175 146,105 135,070 79,355 39,975 39,385
English 263,705 139,300 124,410 79,195 39,945 39,250
French 17,465 6,805 10,660 165 25 135
Non-official languages 775 395 375 285 160 130
Aboriginal languages 240 110 125 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 230 110 125 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 90 45 45 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. 95 45 45 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 135 60 75 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 135 50 75 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 535 285 250 285 160 130
Afro-Asiatic languages 10 10 0 10 10 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 10 10 0 10 10 0
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 0 10 0 0 10 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 10 10 0 80 35 45
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 15 0 0
Vietnamese 10 10 0 60 25 40
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0 0 0 10 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 340 160 175 55 30 30
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 10 0 10 15 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 0 0 10 15 10 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian 0 0 10 10 10 10
Serbian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 265 130 135 10 10 0
Afrikaans 0 0 0 10 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 15 10 10 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 250 125 130 10 10 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 10 0 10 20 10 15
Indo-Aryan languages 10 0 10 15 10 10
Bengali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 10 0 0 0 0 0
Hindi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 0 0 0 15 10 15
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 55 35 25 15 10 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 20 20 0 10 10 0
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 25 10 15 15 10 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 10 0 10 10 10 10
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 0 0 0 20 10 10
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 35 25 0 0 0 0
American Sign Language 20 15 10 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 15 10 0 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 125 80 45 105 70 40
Chinese languages 125 80 45 105 70 35
Cantonese 70 50 30 25 25 10
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 40 15 20 70 40 35
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 10 10 0 10 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 20 0 10 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 0 10 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 8,665 3,720 4,945 265 145 125
English and French 8,270 3,545 4,725 65 30 35
English and non-official language 330 135 195 195 115 80
French and non-official language 10 0 10 10 0 0
English, French and non-official language 60 35 20 10 0 10
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 179 290,610 150,220 140,390 79,910 40,280 39,630
None 237,655 125,535 112,125 78,270 39,595 38,670
English 11,120 4,665 6,455 250 85 170
French 39,270 18,790 20,485 595 250 340
Non-official language 2,385 1,145 1,240 780 340 440
Aboriginal 1,245 520 730 45 10 35
Non-Aboriginal 1,140 630 510 735 330 405
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 20 20 10 0 0 0
French and non-official language 150 70 80 15 0 15
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 533,415 263,145 270,265 150,580 73,150 77,430
Non-movers 471,690 233,505 238,185 126,475 61,380 65,090
Movers 61,725 29,645 32,080 24,100 11,770 12,335
Non-migrants 40,035 18,935 21,100 13,050 6,325 6,730
Migrants 21,690 10,710 10,980 11,050 5,445 5,605
Internal migrants 20,635 10,195 10,440 10,010 4,935 5,080
Intraprovincial migrants 18,695 9,160 9,530 7,175 3,510 3,665
Interprovincial migrants 1,940 1,035 905 2,835 1,425 1,410
External migrants 1,060 515 545 1,035 510 525
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 511,745 251,950 259,795 145,350 70,510 74,840
Non-movers 340,760 169,310 171,450 82,855 40,335 42,515
Movers 170,985 82,645 88,345 62,495 30,170 32,325
Non-migrants 106,080 51,155 54,925 29,455 14,160 15,295
Migrants 64,905 31,480 33,420 33,045 16,010 17,030
Internal migrants 61,360 29,725 31,630 29,410 14,235 15,175
Intraprovincial migrants 55,740 26,810 28,930 20,320 9,790 10,535
Interprovincial migrants 5,615 2,920 2,695 9,090 4,445 4,640
External migrants 3,550 1,760 1,790 3,630 1,780 1,855

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Northeast [Economic region], Ontario and Nanaimo, RD [Census division], British Columbia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 4, 2024).

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