Census Profile, 2016 Census
Thompson--Okanagan [Economic region], British Columbia and Halifax, County [Census division], Nova Scotia

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Characteristic Thompson--Okanagan
British Columbia
[Economic region]
Halifax, CTY
Nova Scotia
[Census division]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 546,287 ... ... 403,390 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 520,801 r ... ... 390,328 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 4.9 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 263,193 ... ... 187,478 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 232,889 ... ... 173,459 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 5.8 ... ... 73.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 94,197.76 ... ... 5,496.31 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 546,285 266,655 279,635 403,390 195,330 208,060
0 to 14 years 76,320 38,800 37,520 60,535 30,920 29,625
0 to 4 years 23,785 12,130 11,660 19,790 10,085 9,710
5 to 9 years 26,320 13,400 12,925 20,745 10,625 10,125
10 to 14 years 26,210 13,275 12,940 20,000 10,210 9,790
15 to 64 years 342,820 167,820 175,005 279,680 136,280 143,400
15 to 19 years 28,305 14,495 13,815 22,345 11,320 11,025
20 to 24 years 29,040 14,925 14,120 30,225 15,020 15,210
25 to 29 years 29,370 15,040 14,330 30,205 15,180 15,020
30 to 34 years 31,155 15,405 15,750 27,470 13,495 13,980
35 to 39 years 29,380 14,455 14,925 25,710 12,285 13,430
40 to 44 years 29,845 14,800 15,050 26,645 12,815 13,835
45 to 49 years 33,445 16,190 17,255 27,735 13,170 14,565
50 to 54 years 41,380 19,395 21,985 32,665 15,860 16,805
55 to 59 years 46,790 22,105 24,680 30,610 14,810 15,795
60 to 64 years 44,110 21,015 23,090 26,065 12,330 13,735
65 years and over 127,145 60,040 67,110 63,170 28,130 35,040
65 to 69 years 40,835 19,970 20,870 22,510 10,635 11,880
70 to 74 years 30,205 14,650 15,555 15,525 7,250 8,280
75 to 79 years 22,955 11,030 11,925 10,440 4,700 5,740
80 to 84 years 16,730 7,975 8,755 7,505 3,195 4,310
85 years and over 16,420 6,410 10,005 7,190 2,355 4,835
85 to 89 years 10,460 4,470 5,990 4,405 1,585 2,825
90 to 94 years 4,635 1,585 3,055 2,115 615 1,505
95 to 99 years 1,170 335 840 610 145 460
100 years and over 155 35 125 60 10 50
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 14.0 14.6 13.4 15.0 15.8 14.2
15 to 64 years 62.8 62.9 62.6 69.3 69.8 68.9
65 years and over 23.3 22.5 24.0 15.7 14.4 16.8
85 years and over 3.0 2.4 3.6 1.8 1.2 2.3
Average age of the population 45.2 44.4 46.0 40.9 39.9 41.8
Median age of the population 47.9 46.6 49.1 41.0 39.8 42.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Single-detached house 137,245 ... ... 86,615 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 3,640 ... ... 21,005 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 78,195 ... ... 61,850 ... ...
Semi-detached house 10,880 ... ... 11,790 ... ...
Row house 14,050 ... ... 6,655 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 15,900 ... ... 6,275 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 36,590 ... ... 36,895 ... ...
Other single-attached house 770 ... ... 240 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 13,810 ... ... 3,995 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 232,890 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
1 person 65,065 ... ... 51,180 ... ...
2 persons 97,015 ... ... 64,425 ... ...
3 persons 30,980 ... ... 27,260 ... ...
4 persons 25,840 ... ... 21,020 ... ...
5 or more persons 13,995 ... ... 9,575 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 532,675 ... ... 397,630 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 469,970 227,855 242,110 342,850 164,410 178,440
Married or living common law 283,215 141,530 141,680 192,585 96,120 96,470
Married 231,715 115,835 115,880 154,070 76,915 77,160
Living common law 51,500 25,695 25,805 38,515 19,205 19,310
Not married and not living common law 186,755 86,325 100,430 150,265 68,295 81,970
Never married 106,590 59,090 47,505 102,415 52,850 49,565
Separated 14,020 6,065 7,950 9,785 4,175 5,610
Divorced 35,195 14,275 20,920 20,615 7,615 13,000
Widowed 30,945 6,895 24,050 17,450 3,655 13,800
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 161,030 ... ... 113,625 ... ...
2 persons 99,770 ... ... 62,590 ... ...
3 persons 28,445 ... ... 24,880 ... ...
4 persons 23,730 ... ... 19,240 ... ...
5 or more persons 9,085 ... ... 6,920 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.7 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 161,030 ... ... 113,630 ... ...
Total couple families 138,360 ... ... 94,735 ... ...
Married couples 112,625 ... ... 75,480 ... ...
Common-law couples 25,740 ... ... 19,255 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 22,665 ... ... 18,890 ... ...
Female parent 17,460 ... ... 15,260 ... ...
Male parent 5,210 ... ... 3,630 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 138,360 ... ... 94,730 ... ...
Couples without children 85,315 ... ... 50,640 ... ...
Couples with children 53,050 ... ... 44,090 ... ...
1 child 22,190 ... ... 19,595 ... ...
2 children 22,230 ... ... 17,945 ... ...
3 or more children 8,630 ... ... 6,545 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 22,660 ... ... 18,895 ... ...
1 child 14,450 ... ... 11,950 ... ...
2 children 6,255 ... ... 5,280 ... ...
3 or more children 1,955 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 104,315 49,205 55,115 84,200 39,385 44,815
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
One-census-family households 152,825 ... ... 109,000 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 81,430 ... ... 48,760 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 71,400 ... ... 60,245 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 4,025 ... ... 2,285 ... ...
Non-census-family households 76,035 ... ... 62,170 ... ...
One-person households 65,065 ... ... 51,185 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 10,975 ... ... 10,985 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 539,805 263,800 276,010 399,570 193,735 205,840
English only 504,340 247,935 256,400 347,435 170,905 176,530
French only 155 70 80 340 155 185
English and French 32,870 14,715 18,155 49,585 21,650 27,935
Neither English nor French 2,440 1,070 1,370 2,210 1,020 1,185
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 539,805 263,800 276,005 399,575 193,735 205,840
English 529,395 258,865 270,530 386,350 187,275 199,075
French 7,355 3,585 3,765 9,895 4,910 4,980
English and French 725 340 385 1,210 570 640
Neither English nor French 2,325 1,000 1,320 2,115 975 1,145
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 7,725 3,760 3,960 10,505 5,195 5,305
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.4 1.4 1.4 2.6 2.7 2.6
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 539,805 263,800 276,005 399,575 193,735 205,840
Single responses 534,595 261,405 273,185 394,425 191,200 203,225
Official languages 480,790 236,120 244,665 363,555 175,515 188,045
English 472,575 232,205 240,375 353,420 170,520 182,895
French 8,205 3,915 4,290 10,145 4,990 5,145
Non-official languages 53,810 25,285 28,525 30,865 15,685 15,180
Aboriginal languages 1,070 480 595 80 40 35
Algonquian languages 140 60 80 60 35 30
Blackfoot 5 5 5 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 105 50 60 5 5 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 5 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 25 10 10 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 5 0 5 0 0
Woods Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 65 35 35 5 0 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 55 30 25
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5 0 5 50 30 20
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 10 15 5 0 0
Algonquin 5 0 5 0 0 0
Ojibway 20 5 10 0 0 5
Oji-Cree 5 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 70 30 45 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 65 25 40 5 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 25 10 10 0 0 0
Chilcotin 25 10 15 0 0 0
Dene 5 0 5 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 5 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 5 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 5 0 5 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 5 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. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 0 5 10 5 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Inuktitut 5 0 5 10 0 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 5 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 805 375 435 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 10 5 5 0 0 0
Okanagan 260 130 130 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 235 105 130 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 295 135 160 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 0 0 0
Siouan languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Dakota 5 5 5 0 0 0
Stoney 5 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 15 5 15 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 5 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 5 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 52,740 24,805 27,930 30,790 15,645 15,145
Afro-Asiatic languages 795 475 320 7,020 3,845 3,175
Berber languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Kabyle 0 0 0 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Cushitic languages 10 10 5 120 60 55
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 5
Oromo 0 5 5 60 35 25
Somali 5 5 0 50 20 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Semitic languages 780 460 320 6,890 3,780 3,110
Amharic 30 15 15 105 45 60
Arabic 650 395 250 6,430 3,550 2,880
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 5 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 65 35 30 195 110 85
Maltese 25 5 15 5 5 0
Tigrigna 5 0 5 140 65 75
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 625 275 350 400 195 205
Khmer (Cambodian) 45 15 30 5 5 5
Vietnamese 575 255 325 395 195 200
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 2,750 910 1,840 1,665 730 935
Bikol 10 5 5 5 0 0
Cebuano 140 40 100 110 45 60
Fijian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 30 15 20 15 10 10
Ilocano 135 55 85 50 10 35
Malagasy 5 0 5 0 5 0
Malay 100 35 65 40 15 25
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 10 10 10 5 5
Pangasinan 5 0 5 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,255 735 1,520 1,415 625 790
Waray-Waray 10 0 10 5 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 15 5 10
Creole languages 50 25 30 55 40 15
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 20 10 10 30 25 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 25 10 20 25 20 5
Dravidian languages 205 120 80 870 510 360
Kannada 10 5 5 30 15 10
Malayalam 100 65 35 310 165 140
Tamil 55 35 25 255 155 100
Telugu 40 20 15 270 165 100
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 40,640 19,585 21,055 12,660 6,400 6,260
Albanian 100 50 45 250 125 125
Armenian 15 5 10 30 20 10
Balto-Slavic languages 7,845 3,505 4,340 2,790 1,355 1,440
Baltic languages 100 45 50 55 15 40
Latvian 50 20 30 25 5 15
Lithuanian 50 25 20 35 5 25
Slavic languages 7,745 3,455 4,290 2,735 1,335 1,395
Belarusan 20 5 10 5 5 5
Bosnian 65 30 30 115 60 60
Bulgarian 55 30 30 40 15 25
Croatian 635 315 320 185 90 100
Czech 730 360 370 140 75 70
Macedonian 20 10 5 10 10 5
Polish 1,425 625 795 590 290 305
Russian 1,840 775 1,065 1,155 565 585
Serbian 265 130 135 110 55 60
Serbo-Croatian 80 45 30 80 40 40
Slovak 290 120 170 85 40 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 230 100 125 20 10 15
Ukrainian 2,025 860 1,165 190 95 100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 70 35 35 0 0 0
Celtic languages 65 30 35 45 20 25
Scottish Gaelic 30 15 15 25 10 15
Welsh 30 15 15 15 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 17,605 8,440 9,170 2,075 995 1,080
Afrikaans 495 250 245 75 35 40
Danish 525 250 270 95 65 40
Dutch 3,100 1,510 1,585 490 235 255
Frisian 45 25 15 5 0 0
German 12,825 6,120 6,705 1,200 555 650
Icelandic 20 10 15 35 15 15
Norwegian 235 110 125 75 45 30
Swedish 295 125 165 65 25 40
Vlaams (Flemish) 65 30 35 15 10 5
Yiddish 5 5 5 10 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 5
Greek 325 190 135 660 335 325
Indo-Iranian languages 8,155 4,165 3,990 4,295 2,345 1,950
Indo-Aryan languages 7,620 3,875 3,740 2,945 1,645 1,300
Bengali 175 110 65 440 270 175
Gujarati 105 55 50 170 110 60
Hindi 505 290 215 660 400 260
Kashmiri 5 0 5 10 0 5
Konkani 5 5 5 5 0 0
Marathi 15 10 5 65 35 30
Nepali 70 40 35 525 255 270
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,475 3,215 3,260 475 255 220
Sindhi 15 10 5 15 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 50 30 20 140 70 70
Urdu 200 115 85 435 245 195
Iranian languages 535 290 245 1,330 685 640
Kurdish 30 20 15 110 65 50
Pashto 15 5 10 65 35 30
Persian (Farsi) 490 265 225 1,145 585 560
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 6,535 3,205 3,325 2,515 1,210 1,305
Catalan 5 5 5 10 5 5
Italian 2,625 1,390 1,240 555 290 265
Portuguese 1,470 690 780 390 185 200
Romanian 340 165 175 185 90 95
Spanish 2,075 950 1,120 1,375 635 735
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 5
Japanese 945 320 630 250 70 185
Kartvelian languages 10 5 5 5 0 0
Georgian 5 5 5 5 0 0
Korean 1,060 505 555 900 380 520
Mongolic languages 5 5 0 5 5 0
Mongolian 5 0 0 5 5 0
Niger-Congo languages 165 85 85 535 270 260
Akan (Twi) 20 5 10 35 15 15
Bamanankan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Edo 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ewe 5 5 0 30 20 15
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 5 0
Ga 0 0 5 5 5 5
Ganda 5 0 0 20 10 15
Igbo 25 15 15 30 15 15
Lingala 0 0 0 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 20 10 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 5 0 0 45 20 30
Shona 15 0 15 25 10 15
Swahili 25 15 10 120 60 60
Wolof 0 0 0 0 5 0
Yoruba 30 15 15 50 30 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 35 15 25 120 65 60
Nilo-Saharan languages 5 0 0 65 35 30
Dinka 5 0 0 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 55 30 25
Sign languages 150 70 80 115 55 60
American Sign Language 65 30 40 55 30 30
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 80 40 40 60 25 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,165 1,490 1,675 5,500 2,745 2,755
Chinese languages 3,145 1,480 1,670 5,480 2,735 2,740
Cantonese 1,200 565 640 925 430 500
Hakka 20 10 15 25 10 15
Mandarin 1,475 690 790 3,950 1,975 1,975
Min Dong 5 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 95 40 55 95 45 50
Wu (Shanghainese) 25 10 10 45 25 15
Chinese, n.o.s. 325 160 165 435 250 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 15 10 10 20 10 10
Burmese 10 10 5 5 0 5
Karenic languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 5 5 0 5 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 5 5 10 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 210 50 165 90 35 50
Lao 20 5 10 5 0 0
Thai 195 45 155 85 35 55
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 85 50 35 390 215 175
Azerbaijani 10 5 5 15 10 0
Turkish 65 45 30 250 135 115
Uyghur 0 0 0 5 0 5
Uzbek 5 0 0 105 60 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 5 5 5
Uralic languages 1,830 815 1,010 240 105 135
Estonian 55 25 30 25 10 15
Finnish 465 165 295 35 10 25
Hungarian 1,310 620 690 175 80 95
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 20 5 10
Multiple responses 5,210 2,390 2,820 5,155 2,535 2,615
English and French 1,110 545 570 1,780 815 960
English and non-official language 3,885 1,745 2,140 3,040 1,555 1,480
French and non-official language 115 70 50 170 90 85
English, French and non-official language 95 40 55 155 75 85
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 539,805 263,800 276,005 399,575 193,735 205,840
Single responses 530,665 259,645 271,015 391,280 189,555 201,725
Official languages 513,500 251,345 262,155 374,875 181,210 193,665
English 511,590 250,435 261,155 371,210 179,410 191,800
French 1,910 905 1,005 3,665 1,805 1,860
Non-official languages 17,160 8,305 8,865 16,405 8,345 8,060
Aboriginal languages 160 70 90 20 10 10
Algonquian languages 10 5 5 20 10 10
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 5 10 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 5 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. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 5 15 10 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 15 10 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 5 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 5 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 5 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 135 65 75 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 85 35 45 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 17,005 8,230 8,775 16,390 8,335 8,050
Afro-Asiatic languages 400 230 170 4,195 2,210 1,980
Berber languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 10 5 5 75 35 40
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 5
Oromo 10 0 5 40 25 20
Somali 5 5 0 30 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 385 220 165 4,120 2,180 1,940
Amharic 5 0 5 55 25 25
Arabic 350 200 150 3,845 2,040 1,805
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 5 0 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 5 5 0
Hebrew 30 15 15 120 65 50
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 95 40 55
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 365 165 200 255 125 130
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 5 15 0 0 0
Vietnamese 350 155 195 255 125 130
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 930 405 530 890 435 460
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 35 15 25 50 20 30
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 15 10 5 5 5 5
Ilocano 25 15 10 15 5 5
Malagasy 10 5 5 0 0 0
Malay 20 10 15 5 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 815 350 465 825 400 420
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 5 0 0 20 15 5
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 10 10 5
Dravidian languages 90 50 40 390 225 165
Kannada 5 0 0 15 5 10
Malayalam 45 25 15 130 75 60
Tamil 20 10 15 120 65 55
Telugu 20 10 10 125 75 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 11,695 5,685 6,005 5,500 2,760 2,740
Albanian 60 30 30 110 55 55
Armenian 0 5 0 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 1,615 755 855 1,275 625 650
Baltic languages 25 10 10 15 5 10
Latvian 5 0 0 5 0 0
Lithuanian 25 15 10 10 5 10
Slavic languages 1,585 745 845 1,255 620 635
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 20 10 5 65 35 35
Bulgarian 15 5 10 20 15 5
Croatian 125 60 65 60 25 35
Czech 185 95 95 40 25 15
Macedonian 5 0 5 0 0 0
Polish 355 170 190 180 80 100
Russian 525 235 290 740 370 370
Serbian 90 45 50 60 30 30
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 10 30 20 15
Slovak 55 20 35 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 30 15 20 0 0 5
Ukrainian 145 70 75 45 30 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 5 0
Celtic languages 10 10 5 15 10 5
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 15 10 5
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Germanic languages 2,800 1,330 1,465 360 175 185
Afrikaans 275 130 145 20 10 10
Danish 25 10 15 10 0 10
Dutch 340 160 180 45 20 25
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 2,110 1,010 1,100 240 115 125
Icelandic 0 0 0 25 15 15
Norwegian 10 5 5 15 5 5
Swedish 30 15 15 5 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 5 0 5 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Greek 85 40 40 250 125 125
Indo-Iranian languages 5,305 2,660 2,640 2,550 1,335 1,215
Indo-Aryan languages 5,075 2,535 2,540 1,650 885 760
Bengali 85 45 40 230 125 105
Gujarati 35 20 15 95 60 30
Hindi 240 130 105 285 175 110
Kashmiri 0 0 0 5 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 5 0 5 30 15 10
Nepali 40 25 20 470 235 235
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 4,540 2,250 2,290 205 100 105
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 25 15 10 85 40 40
Urdu 105 50 55 250 130 125
Iranian languages 225 120 100 895 445 450
Kurdish 15 10 5 85 50 35
Pashto 5 5 5 30 15 20
Persian (Farsi) 205 110 95 780 380 395
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 1,820 860 965 935 435 500
Catalan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Italian 510 220 295 130 55 75
Portuguese 460 195 265 150 70 85
Romanian 105 55 50 60 30 35
Spanish 745 390 355 585 275 310
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Japanese 320 135 185 80 25 55
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 5 0 0 0 0
Korean 765 370 395 610 270 345
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 30 15 20 150 70 80
Akan (Twi) 5 0 0 5 0 5
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 15 10 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 5 0
Ganda 0 0 0 5 0 5
Igbo 5 0 0 10 5 10
Lingala 0 0 0 5 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Shona 5 0 5 0 0 0
Swahili 0 5 0 55 25 25
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 5 5 15 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 30 10 15
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 10
Sign languages 180 100 85 155 75 80
American Sign Language 40 20 20 70 30 35
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 145 80 65 90 45 45
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,765 880 880 3,830 1,960 1,865
Chinese languages 1,755 875 880 3,825 1,960 1,860
Cantonese 585 285 295 525 280 250
Hakka 0 0 0 5 0 5
Mandarin 940 475 465 2,935 1,475 1,460
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 35 20 15 40 25 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 10 5 25 10 15
Chinese, n.o.s. 180 85 95 290 175 125
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Burmese 10 5 5 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 70 25 45 25 10 15
Lao 5 5 0 0 0 0
Thai 65 20 40 25 15 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 30 15 15 190 105 95
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 5
Turkish 20 10 10 120 65 55
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 5 5 5 70 35 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 355 150 200 50 25 30
Estonian 0 0 0 5 0 5
Finnish 75 30 45 5 0 0
Hungarian 280 125 155 45 20 25
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 0 5
Multiple responses 9,140 4,150 4,990 8,295 4,175 4,115
English and French 550 275 275 1,155 535 620
English and non-official language 8,455 3,825 4,625 6,815 3,480 3,335
French and non-official language 25 10 15 65 40 25
English, French and non-official language 120 40 75 260 125 130
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 539,805 263,795 276,010 399,575 193,735 205,840
None 508,600 249,370 259,230 370,645 179,735 190,905
English 8,255 4,025 4,230 9,215 4,715 4,500
French 4,785 2,090 2,700 8,485 3,705 4,780
Non-official language 17,705 8,105 9,600 10,605 5,290 5,315
Aboriginal 1,230 570 660 105 50 60
Non-Aboriginal 16,470 7,530 8,940 10,500 5,240 5,260
English and French 45 20 25 125 55 70
English and non-official language 155 75 80 190 85 100
French and non-official language 265 120 145 305 140 165
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 5 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 456,500 221,945 234,550 337,210 161,965 175,250
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 443,980 216,335 227,645 323,835 155,495 168,340
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,791 41,232 26,838 36,089 42,874 31,004
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 444,405 216,640 227,765 323,945 155,510 168,440
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,631 36,178 25,048 31,754 36,910 27,847
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 403,260 199,750 203,510 293,570 143,465 150,105
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,431 38,105 22,900 34,893 41,760 29,205
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 322,275 142,690 179,585 223,475 93,710 129,765
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,847 8,513 7,263 4,496 3,892 4,737
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 320,145 163,335 156,805 243,395 121,810 121,585
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 28,781 36,961 23,203 34,240 40,169 29,594
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 456,500 221,870 234,630 337,210 161,965 175,245
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 444,105 216,400 227,705 324,115 155,475 168,640
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,204 54,135 34,765 46,429 55,049 38,482
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 444,575 216,700 227,875 324,225 155,500 168,725
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,209 44,356 30,413 37,502 43,439 32,031
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 403,550 199,935 203,615 293,720 143,570 150,150
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,767 52,151 31,570 45,940 55,168 37,117
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 322,440 142,550 179,890 224,085 93,415 130,665
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 8,610 9,037 8,272 6,937 6,831 7,013
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 320,140 163,065 157,075 243,400 121,865 121,535
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,674 48,992 30,001 44,079 51,868 36,269
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 456,500 221,870 234,630 337,215 161,965 175,250
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 124,650 70,415 54,230 125,080 67,375 57,705
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 51,262 60,452 43,182 51,704 58,003 45,756
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 60,105 69,216 48,275 61,471 69,022 52,655
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 85.8 89.0 81.2 89.6 92.4 86.0
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 64.9 68.5 59.6 71.3 74.0 67.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 14.2 11.0 18.8 10.4 7.6 14.0
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 456,495 221,950 234,555 337,210 161,965 175,245
Without total income 12,520 5,615 6,905 13,375 6,470 6,910
With total income 443,980 216,335 227,645 323,835 155,495 168,335
Percentage with total income 97.3 97.5 97.1 96.0 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 57,430 22,900 34,530 44,175 19,485 24,690
$10,000 to $19,999 80,510 30,375 50,140 49,890 19,075 30,815
$20,000 to $29,999 67,730 27,585 40,145 43,125 16,945 26,175
$30,000 to $39,999 55,345 24,330 31,010 40,210 17,350 22,860
$40,000 to $49,999 45,830 22,245 23,585 35,125 16,245 18,880
$50,000 to $59,999 34,150 18,590 15,565 27,080 14,190 12,895
$60,000 to $69,999 26,450 16,355 10,100 21,010 12,085 8,930
$70,000 to $79,999 19,640 12,630 7,010 17,490 10,065 7,425
$80,000 to $89,999 14,915 9,695 5,220 13,780 8,055 5,720
$90,000 to $99,999 10,580 7,315 3,265 8,680 5,610 3,075
$100,000 and over 31,395 24,310 7,080 23,260 16,395 6,870
$100,000 to $149,999 21,860 16,840 5,020 15,960 10,955 5,005
$150,000 and over 9,530 7,470 2,060 7,305 5,435 1,865
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 456,500 221,950 234,550 337,215 161,965 175,245
Without after-tax income 12,095 5,310 6,785 13,265 6,450 6,810
With after-tax income 444,400 216,635 227,765 323,950 155,510 168,440
Percentage with after-tax income 97.3 97.6 97.1 96.1 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 60,570 24,340 36,230 46,280 19,870 26,410
$10,000 to $19,999 84,880 32,895 51,985 53,335 20,635 32,700
$20,000 to $29,999 79,325 32,880 46,445 53,075 21,540 31,540
$30,000 to $39,999 63,495 29,080 34,415 50,375 22,485 27,890
$40,000 to $49,999 48,610 25,315 23,295 39,425 20,345 19,080
$50,000 to $59,999 34,595 21,110 13,485 28,460 16,485 11,980
$60,000 to $69,999 23,960 15,460 8,500 21,130 12,340 8,790
$70,000 to $79,999 17,005 11,370 5,635 11,720 7,570 4,150
$80,000 and over 31,965 24,180 7,780 20,150 14,240 5,905
$80,000 to $89,999 10,250 7,455 2,800 6,505 4,395 2,110
$90,000 to $99,999 6,525 4,975 1,550 3,925 2,715 1,210
$100,000 and over 15,185 11,750 3,435 9,710 7,130 2,580
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 456,500 221,950 234,550 337,210 161,965 175,250
Without employment income 136,360 58,615 77,745 93,815 40,155 53,665
With employment income 320,140 163,335 156,805 243,395 121,815 121,585
Percentage with employment income 70.1 73.6 66.9 72.2 75.2 69.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 59,625 28,100 31,525 30,550 13,940 16,620
$5,000 to $9,999 25,395 10,685 14,710 19,565 8,465 11,095
$10,000 to $19,999 42,900 17,730 25,170 32,145 14,035 18,110
$20,000 to $29,999 36,405 15,245 21,160 27,995 12,400 15,595
$30,000 to $39,999 32,360 13,925 18,430 27,205 11,875 15,330
$40,000 to $49,999 28,195 13,130 15,065 23,800 10,935 12,870
$50,000 to $59,999 21,835 11,935 9,905 18,570 9,855 8,715
$60,000 to $69,999 17,615 11,245 6,370 15,075 8,810 6,260
$70,000 to $79,999 14,050 9,180 4,870 13,695 7,870 5,825
$80,000 and over 41,760 32,155 9,605 34,795 23,630 11,165
$80,000 to $89,999 11,235 7,535 3,700 11,185 6,575 4,610
$90,000 to $99,999 7,975 5,855 2,125 6,745 4,560 2,185
$100,000 and over 22,550 18,770 3,780 16,865 12,500 4,370
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 66,389 ... ... 69,522 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 58,591 ... ... 59,240 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 65,060 ... ... 51,185 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 32,142 ... ... 36,094 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 29,075 ... ... 31,580 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 167,825 ... ... 122,275 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 83,343 ... ... 87,754 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 72,965 ... ... 74,104 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 84,294 ... ... 86,753 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 71,031 ... ... 70,099 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 65,115 ... ... 51,215 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,952 ... ... 44,657 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,806 ... ... 36,398 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 167,775 ... ... 122,240 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 100,727 ... ... 104,389 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 84,702 ... ... 84,218 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 232,890 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,380 ... ... 3,745 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,695 ... ... 3,085 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 6,440 ... ... 4,970 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 10,030 ... ... 6,265 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 11,260 ... ... 6,745 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 9,585 ... ... 6,525 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,220 ... ... 7,490 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 10,985 ... ... 7,415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 10,505 ... ... 7,450 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 10,165 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 18,925 ... ... 13,645 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 17,420 ... ... 12,730 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 15,755 ... ... 12,180 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 14,015 ... ... 11,010 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 12,465 ... ... 9,460 ... ...
$100,000 and over 68,030 ... ... 53,485 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 24,140 ... ... 18,540 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 16,055 ... ... 12,670 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 16,430 ... ... 13,135 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,405 ... ... 9,145 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,670 ... ... 3,890 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 2,770 ... ... 3,150 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 6,600 ... ... 5,045 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 10,370 ... ... 6,735 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 12,885 ... ... 7,910 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 11,530 ... ... 8,185 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,295 ... ... 9,325 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 12,510 ... ... 9,185 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 12,375 ... ... 9,095 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 11,510 ... ... 8,720 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 21,905 ... ... 16,745 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 19,655 ... ... 15,685 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 17,500 ... ... 13,380 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 14,750 ... ... 11,365 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 12,635 ... ... 9,490 ... ...
$100,000 and over 48,925 ... ... 35,555 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 21,875 ... ... 16,610 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 12,185 ... ... 8,910 ... ...
$150,000 and over 14,865 ... ... 10,035 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 159,450 ... ... 113,305 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 83,032 ... ... 89,366 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 72,624 ... ... 75,061 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 80,235 ... ... 47,640 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 75,100 ... ... 83,567 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 66,211 ... ... 70,319 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 53,590 ... ... 44,645 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 112,261 ... ... 116,667 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,162 ... ... 96,180 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 21,080 ... ... 17,620 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,713 ... ... 50,942 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 44,890 ... ... 46,308 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 159,385 ... ... 113,240 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 100,699 ... ... 106,483 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 84,516 ... ... 85,542 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 79,990 ... ... 47,645 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 92,810 ... ... 98,899 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 77,798 ... ... 79,264 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 53,630 ... ... 44,710 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 128,952 ... ... 132,993 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 107,258 ... ... 105,727 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 21,025 ... ... 17,490 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 58,830 ... ... 61,771 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 51,783 ... ... 52,451 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 93,415 44,425 48,990 75,935 36,005 39,935
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 29,288 31,946 27,566 31,382 32,060 30,864
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 26,810 28,685 25,717 28,151 28,435 27,912
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 92,745 43,980 48,760 75,880 35,780 40,105
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 38,615 42,175 35,405 39,406 40,479 38,449
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 33,122 35,478 30,997 32,585 32,916 32,290
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 532,680 260,665 272,010 397,635 192,810 204,820
In the bottom half of the distribution 273,205 128,575 144,630 200,095 93,985 106,110
In the bottom decile 55,090 26,190 28,895 45,315 21,885 23,435
In the second decile 57,000 25,240 31,760 36,810 16,250 20,555
In the third decile 54,415 25,390 29,025 37,695 17,410 20,285
In the fourth decile 52,545 25,285 27,255 39,240 18,550 20,685
In the fifth decile 54,160 26,475 27,690 41,030 19,890 21,140
In the top half of the distribution 259,465 132,090 127,375 197,535 98,830 98,705
In the sixth decile 54,655 27,220 27,435 41,390 20,585 20,805
In the seventh decile 53,690 27,045 26,645 42,875 21,440 21,435
In the eighth decile 53,550 27,405 26,150 43,135 21,495 21,640
In the ninth decile 52,095 26,755 25,335 38,760 19,485 19,275
In the top decile 45,470 23,660 21,810 31,380 15,820 15,555
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 508,105 248,820 259,285 397,370 192,700 204,675
0 to 17 years 88,965 45,230 43,735 72,900 37,155 35,750
0 to 5 years 27,530 14,010 13,520 23,875 12,155 11,715
18 to 64 years 308,650 150,370 158,285 264,835 128,510 136,325
65 years and over 110,485 53,220 57,265 59,635 27,040 32,600
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 71,550 32,510 39,040 58,825 27,410 31,415
0 to 17 years 15,160 7,665 7,495 13,690 6,975 6,720
0 to 5 years 4,925 2,490 2,435 5,090 2,540 2,540
18 to 64 years 40,630 18,575 22,055 37,995 17,830 20,170
65 years and over 15,760 6,270 9,490 7,135 2,605 4,530
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.1 13.1 15.1 14.8 14.2 15.3
0 to 17 years (%) 17.0 16.9 17.1 18.8 18.8 18.8
0 to 5 years (%) 17.9 17.8 18.0 21.3 20.9 21.7
18 to 64 years (%) 13.2 12.4 13.9 14.3 13.9 14.8
65 years and over (%) 14.3 11.8 16.6 12.0 9.6 13.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 36,810 17,965 18,845 38,240 18,730 19,505
0 to 17 years 7,295 3,690 3,605 7,790 3,985 3,810
0 to 5 years 2,260 1,160 1,095 2,985 1,520 1,465
18 to 64 years 27,125 13,250 13,880 28,875 14,135 14,740
65 years and over 2,385 1,025 1,370 1,570 610 960
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 7.2 7.2 7.3 9.6 9.7 9.5
0 to 17 years (%) 8.2 8.2 8.2 10.7 10.7 10.7
0 to 5 years (%) 8.2 8.3 8.1 12.5 12.5 12.5
18 to 64 years (%) 8.8 8.8 8.8 10.9 11.0 10.8
65 years and over (%) 2.2 1.9 2.4 2.6 2.3 2.9
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 532,675 260,665 272,010 397,635 192,815 204,815
Official languages 530,250 259,620 270,630 395,460 191,890 203,565
English 530,060 259,525 270,525 395,185 191,765 203,420
French 32,720 14,750 17,970 49,665 21,765 27,905
Non-official languages 68,965 32,095 36,870 43,820 21,810 22,005
Aboriginal languages 2,580 1,170 1,415 195 85 105
Algonquian languages 275 100 175 160 60 105
Blackfoot 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 230 90 140 10 0 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 10 0 10 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 70 20 50 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 0 0 0 10
Woods Cree 25 10 10 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 120 55 60 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 155 60 90
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 10
Mi'kmaq 0 10 0 155 60 90
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 45 10 35 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 210 90 110 10 0 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 190 85 105 10 0 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 40 15 15 0 0 0
Chilcotin 125 60 70 0 0 0
Dene 10 10 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 10 0 10 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 10 0 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Haida 10 10 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 30 10 25 10 10 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 25 10 15 10 10 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 10 10 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 10 10 0 0 0 0
Michif 20 10 10 0 0 10
Salish languages 2,005 940 1,060 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 10 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 50 20 25 0 0 0
Okanagan 760 345 420 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 850 395 455 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 385 195 190 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 10 0 10 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 15 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 10 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 20 10 20 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 66,415 30,940 35,475 43,635 21,735 21,895
Afro-Asiatic languages 1,005 555 445 9,820 5,290 4,530
Berber languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kabyle 0 0 0 25 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 35 20 15 140 55 90
Bilen 0 0 0 25 10 15
Oromo 25 15 15 35 20 20
Somali 10 10 0 75 25 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Semitic languages 950 525 420 9,745 5,275 4,470
Amharic 45 20 25 260 135 125
Arabic 735 425 310 8,850 4,765 4,080
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 145 70 75 575 335 235
Maltese 20 0 15 10 0 10
Tigrigna 0 0 0 140 65 70
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 20 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 795 340 455 460 205 255
Khmer (Cambodian) 45 10 35 15 10 15
Vietnamese 755 335 420 440 200 245
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,485 1,130 2,350 2,270 985 1,285
Bikol 15 0 10 10 0 10
Cebuano 165 30 135 110 55 55
Fijian 10 10 0 10 10 0
Hiligaynon 90 45 45 40 15 25
Ilocano 130 55 75 55 10 40
Malagasy 15 10 0 0 0 10
Malay 290 120 165 40 10 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 0 15 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 3,060 960 2,100 2,155 940 1,215
Waray-Waray 15 0 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 55 15 35 25 0 20
Creole languages 130 60 70 220 110 120
Haitian Creole 15 0 0 10 10 0
Creole, n.o.s. 45 30 15 90 45 50
Creole languages, n.i.e. 75 30 50 120 60 65
Dravidian languages 220 130 90 1,205 690 520
Kannada 0 10 0 75 40 35
Malayalam 145 90 50 490 260 235
Tamil 65 35 35 370 225 145
Telugu 25 10 15 330 200 125
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 51,665 24,650 27,015 20,810 10,305 10,505
Albanian 125 50 70 375 180 195
Armenian 25 10 10 75 45 25
Balto-Slavic languages 8,275 3,890 4,385 3,195 1,520 1,680
Baltic languages 75 25 50 65 20 45
Latvian 60 25 40 25 10 20
Lithuanian 10 0 10 45 15 25
Slavic languages 8,200 3,865 4,340 3,145 1,500 1,650
Belarusan 25 0 15 0 0 0
Bosnian 70 25 50 120 50 70
Bulgarian 85 45 40 40 25 25
Croatian 770 370 405 230 85 140
Czech 875 465 415 155 80 75
Macedonian 0 0 0 70 35 30
Polish 1,600 690 910 645 285 355
Russian 2,595 1,215 1,380 1,665 840 830
Serbian 440 205 230 140 60 75
Serbo-Croatian 100 50 40 105 60 45
Slovak 330 160 175 95 45 50
Slovene (Slovenian) 225 105 120 20 0 15
Ukrainian 1,705 825 880 260 125 135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 65 20 40 0 0 0
Celtic languages 110 65 50 305 145 160
Scottish Gaelic 65 35 25 200 85 110
Welsh 25 15 15 15 0 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 115 55 60
Germanic languages 20,580 9,690 10,895 4,315 2,105 2,210
Afrikaans 735 370 370 240 110 135
Danish 535 235 300 135 75 60
Dutch 3,025 1,445 1,585 745 315 430
Frisian 65 40 30 15 0 10
German 16,020 7,510 8,510 3,005 1,515 1,495
Icelandic 15 10 0 65 25 40
Norwegian 265 140 125 85 65 15
Swedish 455 210 245 170 70 105
Vlaams (Flemish) 80 40 40 10 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 25 15 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 10
Greek 425 220 200 1,190 600 590
Indo-Iranian languages 9,720 5,010 4,710 5,660 3,170 2,500
Indo-Aryan languages 9,065 4,670 4,395 4,225 2,405 1,820
Bengali 175 110 70 545 300 240
Gujarati 115 65 55 195 130 75
Hindi 1,580 855 730 2,005 1,150 855
Kashmiri 0 0 0 10 0 0
Konkani 15 10 0 15 15 10
Marathi 25 20 0 110 70 40
Nepali 110 55 55 620 315 305
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 25 0 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 7,730 3,910 3,820 815 455 360
Sindhi 55 25 25 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 45 20 25 210 110 95
Urdu 505 305 205 880 540 340
Iranian languages 655 350 315 1,455 780 670
Kurdish 55 30 25 180 105 80
Pashto 15 0 10 55 40 15
Persian (Farsi) 630 335 290 1,240 655 585
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 65 30 30
Italic (Romance) languages 14,370 6,710 7,655 6,610 3,040 3,575
Catalan 40 25 15 20 15 10
Italian 3,825 1,870 1,950 1,225 620 605
Portuguese 1,920 895 1,025 675 370 305
Romanian 410 205 205 210 125 85
Spanish 8,710 3,975 4,735 4,830 2,110 2,715
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 45 45 0 45 30 10
Japanese 1,820 740 1,080 640 245 395
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Korean 1,170 495 675 1,190 510 680
Mongolic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 315 165 155 1,145 625 520
Akan (Twi) 45 35 10 35 20 15
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Edo 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 70 40 30
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 15 10 0 10 10 0
Ga 20 25 0 25 15 15
Ganda 0 0 0 55 15 40
Igbo 20 20 0 75 45 30
Lingala 0 0 10 30 15 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 10 0 10 125 55 65
Shona 30 15 15 55 35 20
Swahili 65 25 40 340 185 150
Wolof 10 0 0 30 10 20
Yoruba 35 25 15 215 105 105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 105 35 70 235 130 100
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 40 25 15
Dinka 0 0 0 10 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 25 10
Sign languages 990 360 635 925 315 615
American Sign Language 465 145 325 565 180 385
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 540 220 315 370 140 235
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,520 1,730 1,790 5,840 2,975 2,865
Chinese languages 3,520 1,735 1,790 5,825 2,975 2,850
Cantonese 1,315 600 715 1,245 600 650
Hakka 35 15 20 45 25 25
Mandarin 2,090 1,035 1,055 4,535 2,275 2,265
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 135 55 80 155 60 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 25 20 0 50 20 25
Chinese, n.o.s. 375 180 200 410 255 155
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 20 10 10
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 15 0 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 320 105 215 165 75 85
Lao 20 10 15 15 10 10
Thai 290 90 200 150 75 75
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 175 100 75 535 280 255
Azerbaijani 25 20 10 20 20 0
Turkish 140 75 70 395 190 205
Uyghur 10 10 0 15 0 10
Uzbek 0 0 0 105 65 40
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 10 10 10
Uralic languages 1,985 915 1,070 245 120 125
Estonian 70 40 25 45 20 20
Finnish 485 200 280 50 20 35
Hungarian 1,445 675 765 140 80 65
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 70 35 35 40 15 30
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 532,680 260,665 272,010 397,630 192,815 204,815
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 512,215 250,740 261,475 376,250 181,625 194,620
Canadian citizens aged under 18 90,670 46,200 44,475 69,485 35,410 34,070
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 421,540 204,540 216,995 306,770 146,220 160,550
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 20,460 9,925 10,540 21,385 11,180 10,195
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 532,675 260,670 272,010 397,630 192,815 204,820
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 463,940 227,880 236,060 352,630 169,835 182,795
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 64,130 30,305 33,825 37,205 18,415 18,795
Before 1981 33,245 16,195 17,055 10,100 4,910 5,185
1981 to 1990 6,745 2,990 3,745 3,035 1,530 1,500
1991 to 2000 7,695 3,370 4,325 4,895 2,370 2,525
2001 to 2010 10,240 4,800 5,445 9,760 4,925 4,840
2001 to 2005 4,335 2,045 2,295 3,760 1,890 1,865
2006 to 2010 5,905 2,755 3,150 6,000 3,030 2,970
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 6,200 2,950 3,255 9,420 4,680 4,740
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 4,610 2,485 2,120 7,795 4,565 3,235
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 64,130 30,300 33,825 37,205 18,415 18,795
Under 5 years 7,525 3,600 3,925 4,640 2,225 2,415
5 to 14 years 11,985 6,035 5,955 6,970 3,525 3,445
15 to 24 years 16,240 7,355 8,885 6,630 3,180 3,445
25 to 44 years 23,805 11,180 12,625 16,235 8,050 8,185
45 years and over 4,570 2,135 2,430 2,735 1,435 1,300
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 64,130 30,300 33,825 37,210 18,415 18,790
Americas 9,190 4,025 5,170 5,485 2,570 2,915
Brazil 190 65 120 135 60 65
Colombia 165 65 105 115 65 50
El Salvador 235 125 110 75 40 40
Guyana 85 25 55 145 70 75
Haiti 55 20 35 40 20 20
Jamaica 385 180 205 345 135 210
Mexico 560 215 345 225 115 115
Peru 165 45 115 80 25 60
Trinidad and Tobago 105 60 45 175 100 75
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 6,260 2,755 3,500 3,225 1,480 1,745
Other places of birth in Americas 995 455 540 925 470 455
Europe 37,090 18,310 18,780 12,250 6,210 6,045
Bosnia and Herzegovina 240 120 120 195 100 95
Croatia 505 240 260 130 50 80
France 490 255 235 340 190 150
Germany 6,655 3,230 3,425 1,150 585 565
Greece 150 80 70 455 235 220
Hungary 840 415 430 80 35 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 375 185 185 285 100 175
Italy 1,865 1,030 835 380 210 165
Netherlands 2,685 1,460 1,225 470 185 280
Poland 1,570 685 880 465 190 270
Portugal 1,035 530 505 180 115 65
Romania 520 270 255 150 90 60
Russian Federation 590 245 345 505 245 260
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 290 110 175 65 30 30
Ukraine 550 250 290 270 125 145
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 13,860 6,800 7,060 5,900 3,110 2,795
Other places of birth in Europe 4,885 2,400 2,490 1,245 600 645
Africa 1,885 860 1,025 3,030 1,565 1,460
Algeria 15 0 10 10 0 0
Egypt 95 40 55 730 375 350
Ethiopia 65 25 35 170 90 85
Kenya 75 45 30 120 70 45
Morocco 30 10 20 70 45 20
Nigeria 35 25 0 290 145 145
Somalia 0 0 0 60 35 30
South Africa, Republic of 1,025 445 580 355 155 200
Other places of birth in Africa 550 265 290 1,225 650 570
Asia 14,290 6,190 8,095 16,210 7,920 8,290
Afghanistan 45 25 20 100 40 60
Bangladesh 70 40 30 250 145 105
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 1,440 635 805 2,345 975 1,375
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 350 150 200 250 115 135
India 4,995 2,475 2,515 1,875 990 890
IranCensus data footnote 61 450 245 205 840 460 380
Iraq 50 30 20 530 250 280
Japan 530 135 395 170 60 110
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 895 385 510 715 290 430
Lebanon 110 75 35 1,205 665 540
Pakistan 355 175 180 450 225 225
Philippines 2,755 850 1,905 2,030 860 1,165
Sri Lanka 70 25 45 265 120 145
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 70 50 25 1,040 500 545
Taiwan 245 110 140 175 95 85
Viet Nam 560 225 335 355 170 190
Other places of birth in Asia 1,310 565 740 3,600 1,965 1,630
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 1,675 920 750 235 155 80
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 6,200 2,945 3,255 9,425 4,685 4,740
Americas 1,095 560 535 990 450 540
Brazil 35 15 20 85 35 50
Colombia 15 10 10 10 0 15
Cuba 15 10 10 65 35 30
Haiti 10 10 0 15 10 10
Jamaica 265 145 120 130 60 70
Mexico 200 90 110 90 45 40
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 445 240 210 365 165 195
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 0 10 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Americas 95 35 65 225 85 140
Europe 1,545 785 760 1,390 720 665
France 30 15 20 80 45 35
Germany 170 100 75 90 40 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 15 25 40 15 25
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 15 25 10 15
Romania 25 20 15 30 15 15
Russian Federation 100 45 50 160 65 100
Ukraine 75 35 40 135 60 80
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 605 325 280 540 325 215
Other places of birth in Europe 480 230 250 290 140 155
Africa 215 90 125 960 510 445
Algeria 0 0 0 10 0 0
Cameroon 10 10 10 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 0 0 0 55 25 25
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egypt 30 15 15 185 100 85
Eritrea 0 0 0 60 40 25
Ethiopia 0 0 0 40 25 15
Morocco 15 10 15 25 15 10
Nigeria 0 0 0 150 70 80
Somalia 0 0 0 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 95 50 45 70 30 45
Tunisia 0 0 10 0 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 50 15 35 350 200 145
Asia 3,010 1,270 1,740 6,065 2,990 3,070
Afghanistan 0 0 0 25 0 20
Bangladesh 20 10 10 65 40 25
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 325 155 170 855 395 455
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 25 0 15 0 0 10
India 670 340 330 755 415 340
IranCensus data footnote 61 60 30 35 250 130 120
Iraq 0 0 0 245 125 120
Israel 0 0 0 260 170 90
Japan 120 25 100 65 25 35
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 285 110 170 190 65 120
Lebanon 15 15 0 75 30 45
Nepal 25 10 20 185 95 85
Pakistan 65 35 20 90 50 45
Philippines 1,075 395 680 1,160 515 645
Saudi Arabia 10 15 0 115 65 50
Sri Lanka 15 10 10 85 50 45
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 60 35 25 790 365 425
Taiwan 25 0 20 0 0 10
Turkey 10 10 10 70 45 30
United Arab Emirates 0 0 0 60 35 25
Viet Nam 70 25 50 45 15 30
Other places of birth in Asia 130 45 85 675 355 325
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 335 245 95 20 10 10
Australia 230 165 65 10 10 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 100 80 25 15 10 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 532,675 260,670 272,005 397,635 192,815 204,815
First generationCensus data footnote 69 72,015 34,455 37,565 47,920 24,395 23,525
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 106,705 52,225 54,490 38,625 18,960 19,660
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 353,955 173,990 179,960 311,090 149,455 161,630
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 31,820 14,565 17,255 27,440 13,660 13,780
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 15,935 7,745 8,185 16,465 8,580 7,890
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 6,690 4,110 2,585 6,335 4,335 2,005
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 9,240 3,635 5,605 10,130 4,250 5,880
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 13,290 5,475 7,810 6,715 2,880 3,835
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 2,355 1,255 1,100 4,080 2,105 1,975
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 240 85 155 175 85 85
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 532,675 260,665 272,010 397,635 192,815 204,815
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 45,065 21,250 23,810 15,815 7,455 8,355
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 43,860 20,700 23,160 15,270 7,200 8,065
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 25,495 12,000 13,495 7,955 3,785 4,175
Métis 18,045 8,545 9,500 6,910 3,230 3,680
Inuk (Inuit) 320 155 165 400 185 220
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 840 400 435 275 130 140
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 365 150 215 270 125 140
Non-Aboriginal identity 487,615 239,420 248,200 381,815 185,355 196,465
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 532,675 260,665 272,010 397,630 192,815 204,815
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 19,700 9,295 10,405 4,015 1,905 2,110
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 512,970 251,375 261,600 393,615 190,910 202,705
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 532,675 260,665 272,010 397,635 192,810 204,820
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 13,045 6,430 6,620 2,600 1,170 1,425
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 12,905 6,365 6,540 2,510 1,145 1,365
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 10,740 5,275 5,465 1,715 790 925
Métis single ancestry 2,075 1,045 1,035 685 325 365
Inuit single ancestry 85 45 45 110 30 80
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 145 65 80 85 25 55
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 130 65 70 60 15 45
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 10 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 15 0 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 37,305 17,595 19,710 24,130 11,040 13,085
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 35,730 16,840 18,890 23,265 10,620 12,650
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 21,235 9,900 11,330 16,330 7,425 8,910
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 14,220 6,795 7,420 6,315 2,890 3,420
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 285 140 135 620 300 320
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,575 750 820 860 420 440
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,495 715 775 700 335 370
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 45 20 25 90 45 45
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 20 0 15 60 40 25
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15 10 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 482,320 236,645 245,680 370,905 180,600 190,305
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 532,675 260,665 272,010 397,635 192,810 204,820
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 33,930 16,045 17,885 45,290 22,740 22,555
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 11,085 5,640 5,440 6,555 3,690 2,860
Chinese 5,095 2,455 2,635 6,970 3,450 3,525
Black 2,580 1,335 1,240 15,090 7,305 7,785
Filipino 3,985 1,430 2,555 2,575 1,130 1,450
Latin American 1,950 855 1,095 1,210 610 600
Arab 645 385 265 7,335 3,950 3,385
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 1,555 665 890 865 375 490
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 615 320 290 1,395 725 665
Korean 1,330 580 750 1,225 520 705
Japanese 3,655 1,645 2,005 485 215 270
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 505 265 240 490 230 265
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 930 460 475 1,090 540 555
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 498,745 244,620 254,125 352,345 170,075 182,265
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 532,675 260,670 272,010 397,630 192,810 204,820
North American Aboriginal origins 50,355 24,025 26,330 26,725 12,215 14,510
First Nations (North American Indian) 33,665 15,990 17,675 18,920 8,620 10,300
Inuit 460 225 235 905 425 480
Métis 17,965 8,635 9,325 7,850 3,615 4,235
Other North American origins 141,960 69,905 72,055 163,560 78,245 85,315
Acadian 465 245 230 10,120 4,530 5,590
American 11,025 5,285 5,745 3,950 1,910 2,040
Canadian 134,040 66,040 67,995 152,835 73,390 79,445
New Brunswicker 25 20 10 30 10 20
Newfoundlander 265 135 130 885 395 495
Nova Scotian 15 10 0 750 345 405
Ontarian 0 0 10 30 10 15
Québécois 195 95 105 230 120 115
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 20 10 15 15 10 10
European origins 433,525 211,075 222,455 276,190 132,910 143,280
British Isles origins 288,210 139,310 148,900 228,910 109,560 119,345
Channel Islander 60 35 25 40 10 30
Cornish 60 30 30 60 35 25
English 179,820 86,070 93,750 121,795 58,375 63,415
Irish 99,810 46,720 53,090 95,065 44,145 50,920
Manx 150 60 85 80 40 35
Scottish 126,730 60,530 66,200 113,480 53,570 59,905
Welsh 16,765 7,880 8,885 8,850 4,160 4,690
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 14,660 6,900 7,765 11,350 5,340 6,005
French origins 62,925 29,745 33,180 66,425 30,905 35,515
Alsatian 20 10 10 15 10 0
Breton 15 10 0 0 0 0
Corsican 0 0 0 0 10 0
French 62,900 29,740 33,165 66,410 30,900 35,515
Western European origins (except French origins) 148,220 71,835 76,385 56,580 26,830 29,750
Austrian 8,910 4,330 4,585 1,010 540 465
Bavarian 40 20 20 0 0 0
Belgian 3,305 1,495 1,810 995 480 510
Dutch 32,355 15,800 16,550 13,220 6,020 7,205
Flemish 305 200 110 70 50 15
Frisian 95 70 25 15 0 10
German 111,000 53,560 57,435 45,110 21,395 23,715
Luxembourger 130 65 60 15 10 0
Swiss 5,985 2,955 3,030 1,395 715 675
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 135 70 60 90 60 35
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 55,560 26,240 29,320 8,015 3,835 4,175
Danish 7,735 3,640 4,100 1,890 895 1,000
Finnish 4,850 2,290 2,560 610 250 360
Icelandic 3,785 1,745 2,045 420 185 235
Norwegian 23,445 11,285 12,160 2,780 1,390 1,395
Swedish 18,685 8,515 10,170 1,920 880 1,040
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 2,585 1,280 1,300 690 380 310
Eastern European origins 91,960 44,285 47,670 16,140 8,015 8,120
Bulgarian 145 65 80 175 80 100
Byelorussian 265 135 125 135 70 65
Czech 3,105 1,560 1,550 665 360 305
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,425 640 780 155 65 85
Estonian 535 260 280 255 125 125
Hungarian 8,995 4,245 4,755 1,400 725 675
Latvian 665 360 305 240 90 155
Lithuanian 590 260 335 600 270 325
Moldovan 120 55 60 10 0 0
Polish 22,990 10,895 12,090 5,905 2,900 3,005
Romanian 4,110 1,885 2,225 715 355 365
Russian 19,735 9,285 10,445 2,975 1,405 1,570
Slovak 1,365 695 675 355 215 140
Ukrainian 42,915 20,875 22,040 5,155 2,640 2,515
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 255 115 140 190 80 105
Southern European origins 37,580 18,250 19,330 16,775 7,980 8,795
Albanian 80 40 45 255 140 120
Bosnian 250 115 135 120 55 65
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 10
Croatian 2,300 1,140 1,155 455 200 250
Cypriot 20 10 20 25 15 10
Greek 1,910 1,020 895 2,430 1,240 1,190
Italian 22,955 11,345 11,615 8,190 3,940 4,245
Kosovar 60 25 35 240 115 130
Macedonian 60 25 35 100 55 50
Maltese 165 85 80 235 105 135
Montenegrin 55 30 20 15 0 10
Portuguese 4,430 2,175 2,255 2,335 1,105 1,235
Serbian 885 435 455 185 85 105
Sicilian 55 25 40 10 0 10
Slovenian 735 345 395 105 45 60
Spanish 4,415 1,840 2,575 2,685 1,175 1,510
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,045 515 525 190 95 95
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 30 20 10 65 35 25
Other European origins 3,725 1,815 1,910 3,610 1,830 1,775
Basque 40 20 15 105 40 60
Jewish 1,340 630 710 1,490 725 765
Roma (Gypsy) 100 50 50 60 40 15
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 125 80 45 20 15 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,150 1,055 1,095 1,965 1,015 955
Caribbean origins 1,770 895 875 3,570 1,740 1,825
Antiguan 10 15 0 80 45 35
Bahamian 0 0 0 195 90 100
Barbadian 100 50 50 400 205 200
Bermudan 10 0 10 155 85 70
Carib 0 0 0 40 30 10
Cuban 65 30 40 270 125 145
Dominican 30 15 15 120 65 60
Grenadian 15 10 0 20 10 0
Guadeloupean 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 95 35 60 85 25 60
Jamaican 925 495 420 1,295 640 655
Kittitian/Nevisian 20 15 0 35 15 20
Martinican 0 0 0 10 0 10
Montserratan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 35 15 25 50 15 35
St. Lucian 20 0 20 60 20 40
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 230 125 115 250 145 110
Vincentian/Grenadinian 0 0 0 30 20 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 140 60 80 460 240 215
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 105 55 55 275 135 145
Latin, Central and South American origins 4,710 2,355 2,355 2,060 1,045 1,015
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 135 70 65 145 75 70
Arawak 0 0 10 0 0 0
Argentinian 150 80 70 50 30 20
Belizean 35 15 20 10 0 10
Bolivian 60 15 45 35 20 20
Brazilian 280 135 145 215 115 100
Chilean 370 210 165 85 50 30
Colombian 255 130 120 235 125 110
Costa Rican 30 15 10 25 0 20
Ecuadorian 45 15 35 25 15 10
Guatemalan 150 60 90 55 35 15
Guyanese 175 80 90 270 125 145
Hispanic 10 10 0 55 30 25
Honduran 75 25 50 30 25 10
Maya 65 35 30 60 35 25
Mexican 2,050 1,080 975 465 230 240
Nicaraguan 80 40 40 35 10 25
Panamanian 55 10 40 15 0 10
Paraguayan 145 60 85 0 0 0
Peruvian 170 70 105 140 65 80
Salvadorean 295 160 140 80 55 30
Uruguayan 65 20 50 15 0 15
Venezuelan 60 30 25 55 40 20
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 125 50 70 150 80 70
African origins 3,560 1,785 1,770 12,510 6,005 6,505
Central and West African origins 405 245 160 1,080 565 515
Akan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Angolan 15 0 10 15 0 10
Ashanti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 15 0 10 0 10 0
Cameroonian 30 10 15 25 15 10
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 10 0 10 165 85 80
Edo 0 10 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 10 0
Gambian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Ghanaian 110 60 50 145 80 60
Guinean 0 10 0 25 15 10
Ibo 25 10 15 90 50 40
Ivorian 10 0 0 10 10 0
Liberian 10 0 15 20 10 10
Malian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Malinké 0 0 0 15 10 0
Nigerian 120 75 40 360 185 170
Peulh 0 0 0 10 10 0
Senegalese 0 10 0 10 10 0
Sierra Leonean 10 0 0 40 30 10
Togolese 0 0 0 65 35 35
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 25 10 65 20 40
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 45 30 15 110 65 50
North African origins 320 150 175 1,715 900 815
Algerian 30 15 10 30 25 0
Berber 0 0 0 55 35 20
Coptic 10 0 0 25 10 20
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 195 85 110 1,175 630 545
Libyan 20 10 10 185 95 95
Maure 0 0 0 0 10 0
Moroccan 50 30 20 115 55 60
Sudanese 10 0 10 115 45 70
Tunisian 25 15 10 40 20 20
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 0 0 0 45 25 20
Southern and East African origins 1,440 660 785 1,580 775 810
Afrikaner 35 20 15 25 10 20
Amhara 0 0 0 10 10 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 0 0 0 0 10 0
Burundian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 0 0 10 145 75 70
Ethiopian 105 35 70 250 105 145
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 20 10 10 145 85 60
Malagasy 15 10 0 15 0 20
Mauritian 100 50 50 10 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 30 15 15
Rwandan 20 10 10 95 50 50
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 10 0 165 75 90
South African 965 455 510 400 180 215
Tanzanian 10 10 10 50 35 15
Tigrian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ugandan 0 0 0 60 20 35
Zambian 30 0 25 75 30 45
Zimbabwean 85 45 40 80 55 30
Zulu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 70 20 50 115 65 50
Other African origins 1,460 760 700 8,315 3,875 4,445
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 315 160 160 1,460 670 790
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 1,160 605 555 6,940 3,240 3,700
Asian origins 32,475 15,410 17,065 33,575 17,045 16,530
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 3,105 1,635 1,465 13,800 7,140 6,655
Afghan 60 40 30 230 75 155
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 160 105 55 1,385 725 660
Armenian 200 100 95 215 125 90
Assyrian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 45 25 15 20 15 0
Georgian 50 30 20 20 10 10
Hazara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian 840 405 435 1,200 680 515
Iraqi 55 25 25 585 265 325
Israeli 60 25 35 220 115 100
Jordanian 20 15 10 255 140 110
Kazakh 35 15 20 35 20 15
Kurd 55 30 25 225 110 115
Kuwaiti 10 0 0 205 105 100
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 780 425 350 5,205 2,620 2,590
Palestinian 105 60 45 925 500 425
Pashtun 0 0 0 10 10 0
Saudi Arabian 85 50 30 675 440 235
Syrian 255 125 135 1,660 805 850
Tajik 0 0 0 20 10 10
Tatar 25 10 15 35 10 25
Turk 260 160 100 565 270 295
Turkmen 25 10 15 10 0 0
Uighur 10 10 0 10 10 10
Uzbek 20 10 0 90 60 30
Yemeni 0 0 10 205 105 100
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 80 35 50 765 405 365
South Asian origins 11,360 5,765 5,590 6,880 3,885 3,005
Bangladeshi 145 90 55 210 120 85
Bengali 15 10 10 55 30 15
Bhutanese 0 0 10 210 85 120
East Indian 9,725 4,935 4,795 5,030 2,855 2,175
Goan 20 10 15 10 10 0
Gujarati 0 10 0 0 0 10
Kashmiri 0 0 0 10 0 0
Nepali 110 45 55 425 220 210
Pakistani 455 245 210 465 290 175
Punjabi 1,035 545 495 165 75 85
Sinhalese 0 10 10 10 0 10
Sri Lankan 135 45 95 285 140 150
Tamil 35 20 20 60 25 35
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 190 85 110 390 240 145
East and Southeast Asian origins 18,160 8,065 10,095 12,855 6,035 6,820
Burmese 40 10 30 15 0 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 90 40 55 50 15 35
Chinese 6,315 3,050 3,265 7,605 3,700 3,905
Filipino 4,605 1,740 2,870 2,680 1,195 1,485
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 355 150 200 95 45 50
Japanese 4,355 1,965 2,390 600 245 355
Karen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,405 635 775 1,280 540 740
Laotian 40 25 15 10 0 10
Malaysian 155 70 80 50 20 30
Mongolian 130 75 60 30 10 20
Singaporean 35 10 35 0 0 0
Taiwanese 285 135 150 180 85 90
Thai 330 110 220 170 60 110
Tibetan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Vietnamese 955 455 500 585 260 320
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 30 0 30 50 35 15
Other Asian origins 100 35 70 295 140 155
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 100 35 70 295 140 155
Oceania origins 3,315 1,700 1,615 550 270 285
Australian 2,050 1,075 975 285 140 150
New Zealander 785 420 365 190 110 80
Pacific Islands origins 545 250 295 85 35 55
Fijian 175 60 110 10 10 0
Hawaiian 200 105 100 10 0 15
Maori 45 35 15 35 15 25
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 40 20 15 15 10 10
Samoan 45 15 25 0 0 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 50 10 35 10 0 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Owner 174,005 ... ... 104,250 ... ...
Renter 58,550 ... ... 69,180 ... ...
Band housing 330 ... ... 30 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Condominium 37,545 ... ... 10,415 ... ...
Not condominium 195,345 ... ... 163,045 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
No bedrooms 925 ... ... 880 ... ...
1 bedroom 22,030 ... ... 25,150 ... ...
2 bedrooms 67,400 ... ... 45,370 ... ...
3 bedrooms 71,350 ... ... 62,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 71,185 ... ... 39,110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,705 ... ... 46,250 ... ...
5 rooms 36,025 ... ... 25,385 ... ...
6 rooms 33,070 ... ... 24,840 ... ...
7 rooms 30,600 ... ... 22,375 ... ...
8 or more rooms 79,490 ... ... 54,610 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.6 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 232,890 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 231,340 ... ... 172,115 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,550 ... ... 1,350 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 232,890 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Suitable 226,815 ... ... 167,470 ... ...
Not suitable 6,070 ... ... 5,990 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1960 or before 25,165 ... ... 35,105 ... ...
1961 to 1980 78,330 ... ... 49,470 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,370 ... ... 27,070 ... ...
1991 to 2000 44,795 ... ... 24,820 ... ...
2001 to 2005 16,495 ... ... 13,190 ... ...
2006 to 2010 22,710 ... ... 12,695 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 13,025 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 232,890 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 218,920 ... ... 161,990 ... ...
Major repairs needed 13,970 ... ... 11,470 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 232,890 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
1 household maintainer 133,705 ... ... 98,520 ... ...
2 household maintainers 93,285 ... ... 70,355 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 5,900 ... ... 4,585 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 232,885 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
15 to 24 years 6,645 ... ... 9,080 ... ...
25 to 34 years 26,095 ... ... 27,935 ... ...
35 to 44 years 31,330 ... ... 28,940 ... ...
45 to 54 years 41,180 ... ... 34,535 ... ...
55 to 64 years 52,185 ... ... 33,710 ... ...
65 to 74 years 42,255 ... ... 23,385 ... ...
75 to 84 years 24,865 ... ... 12,040 ... ...
85 years and over 8,335 ... ... 3,835 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 217,480 ... ... 172,790 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 165,490 ... ... 129,585 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 51,985 ... ... 43,205 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 45,505 ... ... 36,570 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 161,030 ... ... 104,185 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 56.2 ... ... 64.0 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.3 ... ... 12.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 944 ... ... 1,187 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,157 ... ... 1,268 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 399,860 ... ... 269,126 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 444,158 ... ... 307,511 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 56,685 ... ... 69,085 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 8.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 45.4 ... ... 43.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 977 ... ... 962 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,054 ... ... 1,035 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 456,500 221,870 234,630 337,215 161,965 175,250
No certificate, diploma or degree 77,365 40,185 37,180 49,440 25,160 24,280
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 140,875 66,645 74,225 85,440 43,010 42,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 238,260 115,040 123,225 202,335 93,795 108,540
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 55,680 41,335 14,340 26,270 18,000 8,270
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 22,025 12,465 9,555 14,480 8,135 6,345
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 33,660 28,875 4,780 11,790 9,865 1,925
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 95,920 35,460 60,460 69,975 29,400 40,575
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 15,325 5,455 9,865 7,855 3,195 4,665
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 71,335 32,780 38,550 98,230 43,195 55,035
Bachelor's degree 47,520 20,775 26,745 65,785 28,265 37,515
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,535 2,375 3,160 5,150 2,245 2,910
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,530 1,795 735 2,780 1,490 1,290
Master's degree 13,540 6,430 7,110 20,595 8,750 11,845
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,210 1,415 800 3,920 2,445 1,475
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 282,060 136,050 146,010 225,425 108,730 116,690
No certificate, diploma or degree 29,410 16,930 12,475 18,865 10,520 8,340
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 83,685 40,520 43,165 49,630 25,550 24,085
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 168,970 78,600 90,375 156,935 72,660 84,270
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 36,050 27,190 8,855 18,455 13,000 5,455
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,945 7,935 6,010 10,105 5,910 4,195
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 22,105 19,260 2,850 8,345 7,090 1,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,750 25,240 44,510 53,905 23,350 30,555
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 10,425 3,680 6,745 5,300 2,140 3,160
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 52,745 22,485 30,260 79,275 34,170 45,105
Bachelor's degree 35,535 14,655 20,885 53,070 22,730 30,340
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,035 1,610 2,425 4,060 1,650 2,405
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,895 1,245 650 2,295 1,115 1,180
Master's degree 9,855 4,165 5,690 17,040 7,060 9,970
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,425 810 610 2,815 1,605 1,215
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 456,500 221,870 234,630 337,215 161,965 175,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 218,235 106,830 111,405 134,875 68,170 66,705
Education 18,800 5,045 13,750 12,640 3,225 9,415
13. Education 18,795 5,050 13,750 12,640 3,225 9,415
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 7,175 3,175 4,000 6,785 3,190 3,590
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,710 1,270 440 1,315 970 345
50. Visual and performing arts 5,470 1,905 3,560 5,465 2,220 3,245
Humanities 9,350 4,055 5,290 10,725 4,105 6,620
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 675 180 490 745 230 510
23. English language and literature/letters 2,295 750 1,550 3,225 970 2,255
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,545 960 1,585 2,300 765 1,540
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 15 20 45 20 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 575 345 230 715 385 330
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,850 1,125 725 855 515 345
54. History 1,145 645 500 2,255 1,125 1,135
55. French language and literature/letters 225 45 185 585 105 475
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,785 5,795 12,990 23,790 7,680 16,115
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 200 60 145 420 85 325
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,425 555 870 2,300 840 1,460
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,450 365 4,085 4,020 310 3,705
22. Legal professions and studies 3,570 965 2,605 3,605 1,200 2,405
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 240 75 165 390 100 290
42. Psychology 3,515 985 2,535 5,035 1,315 3,725
45. Social sciences 5,370 2,785 2,590 8,030 3,830 4,200
Business, management and public administration 45,605 15,320 30,285 47,175 16,450 30,730
30.16 Accounting and computer science 130 30 100 70 15 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,975 755 3,215 2,855 685 2,170
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,500 14,535 26,970 44,250 15,745 28,505
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,815 3,750 3,065 9,850 4,745 5,100
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,860 1,400 1,460 4,595 1,885 2,710
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,640 795 845 2,020 790 1,235
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 20 0 15 95 25 70
40. Physical sciences 1,810 1,385 425 2,810 1,965 845
41. Science technologies/technicians 485 170 315 325 85 240
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 5,390 3,265 2,130 9,670 6,195 3,475
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 4,235 2,835 1,400 7,775 5,300 2,470
25. Library science 520 50 465 705 100 600
27. Mathematics and statistics 585 335 250 1,060 685 375
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 45 35 10 135 100 30
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 56,485 52,890 3,590 37,885 34,940 2,950
04. Architecture and related services 970 710 270 960 620 340
14. Engineering 5,660 4,935 725 7,830 6,660 1,170
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 9,165 8,000 1,160 8,520 7,790 730
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 15 0 15 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 16,710 16,190 520 8,730 8,495 240
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 16,500 15,930 570 8,060 7,735 325
48. Precision production 7,465 7,130 335 3,780 3,640 140
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 7,915 5,255 2,660 2,230 1,195 1,035
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,020 2,310 1,710 1,030 510 520
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,895 2,940 955 1,200 680 515
Health and related fields 43,625 7,525 36,095 28,890 5,360 23,530
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,085 1,565 1,520 1,900 905 1,000
51. Health professions and related programs 39,890 5,505 34,385 26,040 3,880 22,160
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 655 465 190 950 575 375
Personal, protective and transportation services 18,300 8,960 9,345 12,650 6,705 5,945
12. Personal and culinary services 11,805 3,290 8,520 7,160 1,905 5,260
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 0 185 175 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 195 160 35 515 475 40
43. Security and protective services 1,925 1,490 440 2,020 1,610 415
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,370 4,015 355 2,765 2,540 225
Other 15 0 20 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 20 0 20 40 10 35
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 282,060 136,050 146,010 225,425 108,730 116,690
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 113,090 57,450 55,640 68,495 36,070 32,425
Education 11,690 2,630 9,065 8,765 2,100 6,665
13. Education 11,690 2,625 9,065 8,765 2,100 6,665
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,090 2,115 2,975 5,320 2,520 2,805
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,065 785 280 970 730 240
50. Visual and performing arts 4,025 1,330 2,695 4,355 1,785 2,565
Humanities 6,405 2,650 3,760 8,300 3,110 5,195
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 465 95 375 600 180 420
23. English language and literature/letters 1,550 465 1,085 2,540 770 1,765
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,870 720 1,150 1,825 610 1,215
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 30 10 15 50 15 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 415 250 170 565 290 280
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,115 660 455 555 330 225
54. History 815 430 380 1,745 830 910
55. French language and literature/letters 155 25 125 430 80 350
Social and behavioural sciences and law 14,535 4,105 10,435 19,595 6,095 13,500
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 165 40 125 350 70 285
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,190 410 775 1,965 700 1,270
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,305 230 3,070 3,290 255 3,035
22. Legal professions and studies 2,945 650 2,295 3,135 925 2,210
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 185 65 115 300 70 230
42. Psychology 2,585 680 1,910 4,035 1,040 2,995
45. Social sciences 4,165 2,025 2,130 6,515 3,030 3,475
Business, management and public administration 32,990 10,715 22,280 36,275 12,865 23,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 90 25 70 65 15 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,190 525 2,670 2,330 555 1,775
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 29,710 10,165 19,540 33,880 12,295 21,580
Physical and life sciences and technologies 4,750 2,465 2,290 7,310 3,490 3,825
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,165 990 1,175 3,575 1,470 2,105
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,145 550 595 1,485 600 885
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 10 0 15 90 25 65
40. Physical sciences 1,155 825 330 1,965 1,355 605
41. Science technologies/technicians 270 90 180 200 35 165
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 4,370 2,695 1,675 8,505 5,570 2,935
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 3,605 2,450 1,150 7,135 4,915 2,215
25. Library science 335 40 295 485 75 405
27. Mathematics and statistics 390 175 215 775 490 290
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 35 30 10 115 90 25
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 38,200 35,285 2,905 28,880 26,370 2,505
04. Architecture and related services 700 465 235 735 445 290
14. Engineering 3,875 3,275 600 5,890 4,915 980
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,265 5,315 950 6,725 6,075 650
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 11,555 11,135 425 6,650 6,415 235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 11,000 10,540 455 6,115 5,870 245
48. Precision production 4,790 4,555 235 2,760 2,650 110
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,090 3,865 2,230 1,835 980 860
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,000 1,610 1,380 835 420 420
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,095 2,250 845 1,000 555 440
Health and related fields 31,765 5,600 26,165 22,215 4,285 17,930
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 2,400 1,185 1,220 1,510 760 755
51. Health professions and related programs 28,870 4,090 24,785 19,950 3,100 16,845
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 490 325 170 755 430 330
Personal, protective and transportation services 13,065 6,485 6,580 9,890 5,285 4,605
12. Personal and culinary services 8,320 2,440 5,880 5,630 1,575 4,055
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 0 165 160 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 60 45 15 315 285 30
43. Security and protective services 1,520 1,140 380 1,600 1,270 335
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,160 2,855 300 2,175 1,995 180
Other 15 0 10 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 0 10 40 10 35
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 456,495 221,870 234,630 337,210 161,965 175,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 218,235 106,835 111,405 134,875 68,170 66,705
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 238,260 115,035 123,220 202,335 93,795 108,540
Location of study inside Canada 210,545 100,680 109,865 184,280 84,675 99,605
Same as province or territory of residence 147,460 68,760 78,700 140,675 63,335 77,340
Different than province or territory of residence 63,090 31,920 31,170 43,600 21,340 22,265
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 27,710 14,360 13,355 18,060 9,125 8,935
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 7,320 4,240 3,075 3,800 2,005 1,790
Philippines 1,600 415 1,185 1,110 390 715
India 1,305 705 605 1,470 775 695
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,955 2,665 2,295 3,180 1,855 1,325
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 415 170 240 810 315 495
France 215 115 100 245 145 105
Other 11,900 6,055 5,850 7,440 3,630 3,805
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 282,060 136,045 146,010 225,425 108,730 116,695
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 113,095 57,450 55,640 68,490 36,070 32,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 168,970 78,600 90,375 156,930 72,660 84,270
Location of study inside Canada 152,035 70,530 81,505 142,990 65,865 77,120
Same as province or territory of residence 110,785 50,225 60,560 108,650 49,100 59,555
Different than province or territory of residence 41,250 20,305 20,945 34,340 16,770 17,565
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 16,935 8,065 8,870 13,940 6,800 7,145
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 4,405 2,340 2,065 2,510 1,270 1,235
Philippines 1,400 370 1,030 1,030 370 655
India 1,015 495 520 1,170 605 565
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,375 1,250 1,125 2,045 1,175 875
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 360 145 215 660 255 400
France 150 75 75 200 115 85
Other 7,235 3,395 3,840 6,325 2,995 3,330
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 456,500 221,870 234,630 337,215 161,965 175,245
In the labour force 275,935 143,150 132,785 225,945 115,060 110,880
Employed 254,145 130,135 124,010 209,425 105,890 103,530
Unemployed 21,790 13,020 8,775 16,515 9,165 7,350
Not in the labour force 180,560 78,720 101,845 111,275 46,900 64,370
Participation rate 60.4 64.5 56.6 67.0 71.0 63.3
Employment rate 55.7 58.7 52.9 62.1 65.4 59.1
Unemployment rate 7.9 9.1 6.6 7.3 8.0 6.6
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 456,500 221,870 234,630 337,215 161,965 175,250
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 163,195 70,660 92,530 102,100 43,110 58,990
Worked 293,305 151,210 142,095 235,115 118,860 116,260
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 128,850 73,185 55,665 128,810 69,905 58,910
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 164,460 78,025 86,435 106,300 48,955 57,345
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.0 41.4 40.7 43.1 43.6 42.7
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 275,930 143,150 132,785 225,940 115,060 110,880
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,040 2,015 2,025 4,080 2,125 1,955
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 271,895 141,135 130,760 221,860 112,935 108,925
Employee 230,340 116,230 114,115 201,655 100,725 100,925
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 41,550 24,905 16,645 20,210 12,215 8,000
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 275,930 143,155 132,780 225,940 115,060 110,880
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,040 2,020 2,020 4,080 2,120 1,960
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 271,895 141,135 130,760 221,860 112,940 108,925
0 Management occupations 30,285 18,510 11,780 24,335 14,500 9,835
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 36,700 8,755 27,950 36,720 10,880 25,840
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 13,610 10,760 2,850 17,555 14,105 3,445
3 Health occupations 21,095 4,035 17,055 17,440 3,410 14,025
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 26,275 7,970 18,310 30,390 12,015 18,375
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,890 2,935 3,955 7,555 3,570 3,980
6 Sales and service occupations 67,945 26,655 41,295 55,170 24,350 30,815
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 48,620 45,565 3,055 26,175 24,875 1,295
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 11,285 8,585 2,700 2,740 2,310 430
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 9,175 7,365 1,810 3,785 2,915 870
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 275,935 143,155 132,780 225,940 115,060 110,885
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,040 2,020 2,020 4,075 2,120 1,955
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 271,900 141,135 130,760 221,865 112,940 108,925
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 11,630 7,795 3,840 1,445 1,070 375
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6,010 5,340 670 1,115 975 140
22 Utilities 1,565 1,275 295 1,595 1,045 550
23 Construction 27,265 23,790 3,475 13,815 12,285 1,530
31-33 Manufacturing 18,435 14,105 4,330 10,005 7,310 2,690
41 Wholesale trade 7,030 5,080 1,950 7,065 5,105 1,965
44-45 Retail trade 34,470 15,615 18,855 26,560 11,990 14,570
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 12,170 9,345 2,825 10,025 7,640 2,385
51 Information and cultural industries 4,090 2,295 1,800 6,320 3,610 2,715
52 Finance and insurance 7,690 2,565 5,125 10,365 4,235 6,130
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,475 2,755 2,720 4,390 2,455 1,935
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 15,540 7,710 7,825 17,540 9,885 7,655
55 Management of companies and enterprises 335 155 180 230 90 140
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 11,880 6,625 5,250 11,680 6,815 4,865
61 Educational services 16,380 5,270 11,110 17,535 5,930 11,600
62 Health care and social assistance 34,485 5,920 28,565 28,990 5,410 23,580
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 7,505 3,855 3,645 4,835 2,495 2,345
72 Accommodation and food services 25,165 9,860 15,300 16,120 6,840 9,285
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,910 5,650 7,260 8,850 3,785 5,065
91 Public administration 11,865 6,135 5,730 23,370 13,970 9,395
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 254,140 130,135 124,005 209,420 105,890 103,530
Worked at home 23,030 10,810 12,220 13,585 6,565 7,010
Worked outside Canada 705 520 190 1,045 710 325
No fixed workplace address 37,895 28,615 9,280 22,220 16,365 5,855
Worked at usual place 192,510 90,195 102,315 172,585 82,250 90,340
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 192,510 90,190 102,320 172,585 82,250 90,335
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 124,135 54,810 69,325 166,460 78,615 87,840
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 53,330 26,090 27,240 155 105 50
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 12,015 6,960 5,055 4,155 2,315 1,835
Commute to a different province or territory 3,025 2,335 695 1,820 1,215 605
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 230,400 118,805 111,595 194,800 98,610 96,190
Car, truck, van - as a driver 186,260 96,360 89,895 137,130 73,100 64,030
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 13,495 6,255 7,240 14,265 5,220 9,045
Public transit 6,430 3,025 3,405 22,975 9,955 13,015
Walked 13,655 6,060 7,595 15,935 7,500 8,430
Bicycle 4,740 2,975 1,770 1,965 1,310 655
Other method 5,825 4,120 1,700 2,535 1,525 1,010
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 230,405 118,810 111,600 194,800 98,610 96,190
Less than 15 minutes 100,030 46,860 53,165 48,595 22,265 26,335
15 to 29 minutes 83,915 42,905 41,005 79,445 41,265 38,180
30 to 44 minutes 26,515 15,295 11,220 42,835 22,665 20,170
45 to 59 minutes 8,805 5,530 3,275 13,960 6,945 7,020
60 minutes and over 11,145 8,215 2,935 9,960 5,470 4,490
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 230,405 118,805 111,600 194,805 98,610 96,190
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 14,945 11,055 3,890 9,340 6,045 3,295
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 42,315 27,970 14,345 38,000 22,710 15,295
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 61,555 31,995 29,560 58,985 29,475 29,510
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 50,730 19,450 31,280 41,875 17,975 23,905
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 25,330 9,350 15,980 19,595 8,615 10,980
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 35,525 18,980 16,545 27,000 13,790 13,210
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 303,420 155,970 147,450 241,390 121,770 119,620
Single responses 302,245 155,445 146,795 239,880 121,140 118,740
Official languages 300,860 154,690 146,170 239,140 120,740 118,400
English 300,155 154,480 145,680 237,620 120,350 117,270
French 700 210 490 1,520 390 1,130
Non-official languages 1,380 760 625 740 395 340
Aboriginal languages 60 10 50 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 55 10 45 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 20 0 15 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 30 10 25 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,325 745 575 740 400 340
Afro-Asiatic languages 0 0 0 155 110 40
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 0 0 0 150 110 35
Amharic 0 0 0 10 0 10
Arabic 0 0 0 125 100 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 20 15 10
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 10 0 10 0 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 0 0 10 0 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 25 10 20 10 0 10
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 10 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 10 10 10 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0 10 0 15 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 905 495 410 200 110 95
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 60 45 20 30 15 10
Baltic languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 60 40 20 25 20 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Russian 30 15 10 30 20 0
Serbian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 10 0 10 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 15 15 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 80 45 30 40 20 20
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 10 10 0
Dutch 10 10 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 70 35 30 25 10 15
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 0 0 0 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 615 320 295 50 30 15
Indo-Aryan languages 610 320 290 20 20 0
Bengali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hindi 0 10 0 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 20 15 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 605 315 290 10 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian languages 0 0 10 30 10 15
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 0 0 10 30 15 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 155 90 65 75 35 45
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 10 10 0 0 10 0
Portuguese 15 10 10 30 10 15
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 125 80 45 40 15 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 40 15 25 25 10 15
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 100 75 30 30 10 20
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 10 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 25 15 10 30 0 25
American Sign Language 10 10 0 15 0 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 15 10 10 10 0 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 200 135 65 280 150 130
Chinese languages 200 140 65 280 150 130
Cantonese 80 60 20 65 35 25
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 65 50 15 205 100 100
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 50 25 30 15 15 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 10 0 15 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 15 0 15 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 0 0 10 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 1,180 525 655 1,510 630 880
English and French 305 135 170 915 330 585
English and non-official language 845 385 455 560 280 275
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 10
English, French and non-official language 25 0 30 30 15 15
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 303,420 155,975 147,450 241,390 121,770 119,620
None 296,910 152,970 143,940 230,965 116,690 114,270
English 1,155 510 645 1,330 460 870
French 2,300 1,085 1,220 7,045 3,575 3,465
Non-official language 2,865 1,320 1,545 1,905 955 950
Aboriginal 270 75 195 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal 2,595 1,245 1,350 1,875 940 935
English and French 0 0 0 10 0 0
English and non-official language 20 0 10 0 0 0
French and non-official language 165 85 80 150 85 60
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 527,885 258,325 269,565 393,840 190,960 202,880
Non-movers 444,260 217,190 227,065 335,125 162,405 172,720
Movers 83,630 41,130 42,495 58,715 28,550 30,160
Non-migrants 45,300 22,140 23,165 41,640 20,275 21,365
Migrants 38,325 18,995 19,330 17,070 8,275 8,795
Internal migrants 35,170 17,465 17,700 12,075 5,790 6,285
Intraprovincial migrants 23,595 11,680 11,910 4,120 1,835 2,285
Interprovincial migrants 11,575 5,785 5,790 7,950 3,950 4,005
External migrants 3,155 1,525 1,630 5,000 2,490 2,505
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 509,005 248,625 260,380 377,835 182,825 195,010
Non-movers 296,315 144,535 151,780 227,440 109,710 117,730
Movers 212,690 104,095 108,595 150,395 73,115 77,285
Non-migrants 102,855 50,410 52,445 99,295 48,135 51,160
Migrants 109,835 53,685 56,155 51,100 24,980 26,125
Internal migrants 100,045 48,830 51,220 36,440 17,330 19,110
Intraprovincial migrants 66,535 32,385 34,155 12,010 5,400 6,605
Interprovincial migrants 33,510 16,445 17,065 24,435 11,920 12,505
External migrants 9,795 4,855 4,935 14,660 7,650 7,010

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Thompson--Okanagan [Economic region], British Columbia and Halifax, CTY [Census division], Nova Scotia (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 6, 2024).

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