Census Profile, 2016 Census
Hamilton [Census metropolitan area], Ontario and Quebec [Province]

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Characteristic Hamilton
Ontario
[Census metropolitan area]
Quebec

[Province]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 747,545 ... ... 8,164,361 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 721,053 ... ... 7,903,001 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.7 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 306,034 ... ... 3,858,943 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 293,345 ... ... 3,531,663 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 544.9 ... ... 6.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 1,371.89 ... ... 1,356,625.27 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 747,545 363,800 383,745 8,164,360 4,016,760 4,147,605
0 to 14 years 122,535 63,115 59,425 1,333,260 682,535 650,720
0 to 4 years 39,020 20,080 18,945 444,930 227,965 216,970
5 to 9 years 41,495 21,320 20,170 469,165 240,225 228,940
10 to 14 years 42,025 21,715 20,310 419,160 214,345 204,815
15 to 64 years 491,520 241,915 249,605 5,335,910 2,664,630 2,671,280
15 to 19 years 44,430 22,900 21,530 429,825 219,070 210,755
20 to 24 years 48,350 24,905 23,445 500,100 252,600 247,500
25 to 29 years 46,315 23,155 23,160 495,410 248,030 247,380
30 to 34 years 46,850 22,925 23,920 515,505 256,440 259,070
35 to 39 years 45,915 22,220 23,695 550,540 274,595 275,945
40 to 44 years 47,590 22,950 24,640 506,525 254,100 252,425
45 to 49 years 51,650 25,080 26,565 519,425 260,410 259,015
50 to 54 years 58,460 28,560 29,895 619,435 309,070 310,370
55 to 59 years 55,230 27,015 28,215 636,475 314,190 322,285
60 to 64 years 46,725 22,195 24,530 562,670 276,140 286,535
65 years and over 133,490 58,770 74,720 1,495,195 669,590 825,605
65 to 69 years 41,200 19,250 21,945 488,175 236,395 251,775
70 to 74 years 30,585 14,285 16,290 373,590 176,905 196,690
75 to 79 years 23,470 10,585 12,885 256,905 116,020 140,890
80 to 84 years 18,105 7,600 10,505 187,835 78,390 109,450
85 years and over 20,135 7,050 13,090 188,685 61,885 126,805
85 to 89 years 12,560 4,810 7,750 120,635 43,795 76,840
90 to 94 years 6,020 1,870 4,145 53,165 15,155 38,015
95 to 99 years 1,385 335 1,050 13,035 2,685 10,350
100 years and over 180 30 145 1,850 255 1,600
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 16.4 17.3 15.5 16.3 17.0 15.7
15 to 64 years 65.8 66.5 65.0 65.4 66.3 64.4
65 years and over 17.9 16.2 19.5 18.3 16.7 19.9
85 years and over 2.7 1.9 3.4 2.3 1.5 3.1
Average age of the population 41.6 40.3 42.7 41.9 40.9 42.9
Median age of the population 42.1 40.6 43.4 42.5 41.4 43.6
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 293,345 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Single-detached house 165,055 ... ... 1,602,680 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 45,395 ... ... 187,800 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 82,465 ... ... 1,717,680 ... ...
Semi-detached house 9,830 ... ... 188,245 ... ...
Row house 40,025 ... ... 93,350 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 7,675 ... ... 265,195 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 24,355 ... ... 1,154,955 ... ...
Other single-attached house 590 ... ... 15,940 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 425 ... ... 23,505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 person 79,480 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
2 persons 96,050 ... ... 1,227,765 ... ...
3 persons 46,910 ... ... 489,460 ... ...
4 persons 45,190 ... ... 426,250 ... ...
5 or more persons 25,715 ... ... 212,960 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 734,885 ... ... 7,965,455 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 625,010 300,685 324,320 6,831,105 3,334,220 3,496,885
Married or living common law 354,180 176,970 177,210 3,844,145 1,924,750 1,919,395
Married 303,005 151,420 151,585 2,342,980 1,172,720 1,170,260
Living common law 51,180 25,555 25,625 1,501,160 752,025 749,135
Not married and not living common law 270,830 123,715 147,115 2,986,960 1,409,475 1,577,490
Never married 172,635 92,780 79,860 2,010,580 1,084,300 926,280
Separated 19,730 8,255 11,480 103,625 46,390 57,240
Divorced 39,345 14,850 24,495 483,195 194,430 288,760
Widowed 39,115 7,835 31,285 389,555 84,345 305,210
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 210,825 ... ... 2,257,560 ... ...
2 persons 101,305 ... ... 1,204,955 ... ...
3 persons 46,750 ... ... 466,310 ... ...
4 persons 44,400 ... ... 412,160 ... ...
5 or more persons 18,380 ... ... 174,140 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 210,825 ... ... 2,257,560 ... ...
Total couple families 173,355 ... ... 1,878,095 ... ...
Married couples 147,785 ... ... 1,128,355 ... ...
Common-law couples 25,575 ... ... 749,740 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 37,470 ... ... 379,460 ... ...
Female parent 30,090 ... ... 284,900 ... ...
Male parent 7,380 ... ... 94,565 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 173,360 ... ... 1,878,095 ... ...
Couples without children 78,835 ... ... 970,260 ... ...
Couples with children 94,525 ... ... 907,840 ... ...
1 child 35,815 ... ... 356,640 ... ...
2 children 41,330 ... ... 384,875 ... ...
3 or more children 17,375 ... ... 166,315 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 37,475 ... ... 379,465 ... ...
1 child 22,470 ... ... 234,695 ... ...
2 children 10,935 ... ... 109,670 ... ...
3 or more children 4,070 ... ... 35,100 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 116,265 53,165 63,100 1,579,070 775,765 803,305
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 293,345 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
One-census-family households 198,360 ... ... 2,197,340 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 73,970 ... ... 947,305 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 124,385 ... ... 1,250,040 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 6,100 ... ... 29,595 ... ...
Non-census-family households 88,890 ... ... 1,304,725 ... ...
One-person households 79,480 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 9,410 ... ... 129,500 ... ...
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 15 738,710 360,215 378,495 8,066,560 3,977,275 4,089,285
English only 678,540 334,815 343,720 372,445 187,595 184,860
French only 475 200 275 4,032,640 1,874,545 2,158,095
English and French 48,305 20,640 27,665 3,586,410 1,884,135 1,702,275
Neither English nor French 11,385 4,550 6,840 75,065 31,000 44,060
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 16 738,705 360,210 378,495 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285
English 714,695 349,825 364,875 964,120 482,985 481,135
French 10,000 4,570 5,425 6,750,945 3,320,380 3,430,560
English and French 2,845 1,385 1,460 278,710 144,060 134,655
Neither English nor French 11,170 4,430 6,735 72,775 29,845 42,930
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 11,420 5,260 6,155 1,103,480 555,015 548,465
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.5 1.5 1.6 13.7 14.0 13.4
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 18 738,710 360,210 378,495 8,066,555 3,977,270 4,089,285
Single responses 723,500 352,820 370,680 7,881,650 3,884,675 3,996,975
Official languages 565,490 277,740 287,750 6,820,815 3,366,970 3,453,845
English 555,555 273,225 282,330 601,155 301,860 299,300
French 9,935 4,515 5,420 6,219,665 3,065,115 3,154,550
Non-official languages 158,010 75,085 82,930 1,060,830 517,700 543,125
Aboriginal languages 85 40 40 45,570 22,530 23,040
Algonquian languages 40 15 25 33,140 16,365 16,770
Blackfoot 5 0 0 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 0 5 31,430 15,575 15,855
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,150 3,135 3,015
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 8,715 4,155 4,555
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 5 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 590 285 305
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 135 55 80
Plains Cree 0 0 0 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 35 15 15
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 10 5 5
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 5 15,790 7,920 7,875
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 5 5 485 225 260
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 5 5 485 220 260
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 25 10 15 1,215 565 645
Algonquin 0 0 0 1,185 555 630
Ojibway 20 5 15 20 10 15
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 5 0 5
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 15 10 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 15 10 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 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 5 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 5 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 10 5 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 10 10 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 5 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 11,970 5,955 6,015
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 11,895 5,925 5,970
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 75 25 45
Iroquoian languages 25 15 10 375 165 210
Cayuga 15 10 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 5 5 365 160 210
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 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. 15 5 5 65 30 35
Non-Aboriginal languages 157,930 75,040 82,890 1,015,260 495,175 520,090
Afro-Asiatic languages 15,405 7,880 7,520 197,535 104,185 93,355
Berber languages 25 20 10 20,845 11,125 9,720
Kabyle 0 0 0 12,470 6,625 5,840
Berber languages, n.i.e. 25 20 10 8,375 4,500 3,875
Cushitic languages 1,070 500 570 1,125 545 580
Bilen 0 0 0 10 10 5
Oromo 55 30 25 15 10 5
Somali 1,015 475 540 1,075 515 560
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 30 20 10
Semitic languages 14,250 7,340 6,915 175,215 92,310 82,900
Amharic 215 105 115 745 340 405
Arabic 10,850 5,655 5,195 169,890 89,590 80,300
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 2,285 1,125 1,165 150 80 70
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 245 125 120 15 10 5
Harari 5 5 5 0 5 5
Hebrew 180 100 80 3,885 2,040 1,845
Maltese 195 95 100 25 10 15
Tigrigna 135 65 70 385 185 205
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 135 60 75 110 60 50
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 355 200 155
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,380 2,030 2,350 36,305 17,030 19,275
Khmer (Cambodian) 840 385 460 8,855 4,105 4,750
Vietnamese 3,540 1,645 1,895 27,425 12,920 14,505
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 25 10 15
Austronesian languages 6,600 2,550 4,050 21,635 7,800 13,835
Bikol 25 10 15 115 35 80
Cebuano 250 105 145 885 270 610
Fijian 5 5 5 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 60 15 40 410 125 275
Ilocano 390 165 225 2,060 745 1,315
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,250 590 660
Malay 150 50 105 705 265 440
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 60 30 30 205 90 110
Pangasinan 5 5 5 95 40 50
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 5,575 2,135 3,435 15,545 5,480 10,065
Waray-Waray 10 0 5 50 10 40
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 70 30 45 320 140 180
Creole languages 325 155 170 56,990 25,220 31,770
Haitian Creole 30 10 15 2,220 1,055 1,170
Creole, n.o.s. 185 85 95 53,785 23,675 30,110
Creole languages, n.i.e. 120 60 55 980 490 490
Dravidian languages 1,725 840 885 14,865 7,435 7,430
Kannada 80 40 35 240 130 110
Malayalam 810 395 415 440 235 205
Tamil 665 310 355 13,600 6,715 6,880
Telugu 165 85 75 570 345 230
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 15 10 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 25 10 15
Indo-European languages 109,170 52,120 57,050 553,045 269,625 283,420
Albanian 1,445 725 715 2,795 1,420 1,370
Armenian 365 185 180 16,430 7,970 8,460
Balto-Slavic languages 33,085 15,190 17,890 68,155 30,960 37,195
Baltic languages 910 375 540 850 335 515
Latvian 370 150 220 290 120 175
Lithuanian 540 220 320 555 215 340
Slavic languages 32,175 14,820 17,350 67,310 30,630 36,675
Belarusan 10 0 5 80 45 35
Bosnian 1,040 520 520 1,620 805 815
Bulgarian 255 115 145 6,985 3,385 3,600
Croatian 5,760 2,800 2,960 2,330 1,165 1,170
Czech 1,205 535 670 1,465 690 775
Macedonian 645 310 330 205 105 95
Polish 9,995 4,410 5,585 13,935 6,065 7,865
Russian 2,370 1,020 1,350 28,565 12,715 15,850
Serbian 6,490 3,230 3,260 3,140 1,590 1,545
Serbo-Croatian 490 235 255 1,805 865 940
Slovak 690 300 390 1,040 455 585
Slovene (Slovenian) 745 335 415 755 350 405
Ukrainian 2,355 945 1,410 5,210 2,285 2,920
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 125 70 60 175 90 85
Celtic languages 60 25 35 155 95 60
Scottish Gaelic 30 10 15 20 15 10
Welsh 25 10 15 40 20 20
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 90 55 30
Germanic languages 10,920 4,855 6,060 27,540 13,280 14,260
Afrikaans 215 105 115 125 60 65
Danish 295 130 160 395 190 200
Dutch 4,300 1,950 2,350 2,825 1,395 1,430
Frisian 95 45 45 10 10 0
German 5,705 2,475 3,230 13,670 6,340 7,330
Icelandic 25 10 10 65 30 35
Norwegian 40 15 25 200 100 100
Swedish 110 55 60 555 255 300
Vlaams (Flemish) 85 40 45 540 240 300
Yiddish 45 30 15 8,985 4,560 4,420
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 175 100 75
Greek 2,070 1,065 1,000 38,635 19,435 19,205
Indo-Iranian languages 21,575 10,930 10,645 76,040 39,205 36,835
Indo-Aryan languages 16,750 8,510 8,235 45,845 23,875 21,970
Bengali 1,340 675 670 10,995 5,620 5,380
Gujarati 1,950 1,045 900 6,070 2,980 3,090
Hindi 1,495 795 695 3,030 1,635 1,390
Kashmiri 15 5 10 20 15 5
Konkani 70 35 35 110 60 55
Marathi 105 55 50 255 145 110
Nepali 230 120 105 1,505 740 765
Oriya (Odia) 10 5 5 35 20 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,435 3,235 3,200 12,380 6,720 5,660
Sindhi 140 80 65 330 160 165
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 350 165 180 645 310 330
Urdu 4,615 2,295 2,315 10,470 5,460 5,010
Iranian languages 4,725 2,355 2,365 29,760 15,105 14,655
Kurdish 1,060 555 500 985 550 430
Pashto 360 180 180 1,285 680 610
Persian (Farsi) 3,305 1,615 1,685 27,490 13,875 13,615
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 100 60 40 440 225 210
Italic (Romance) languages 39,660 19,140 20,520 323,290 157,260 166,030
Catalan 20 5 10 320 170 150
Italian 17,680 8,575 9,110 104,600 51,705 52,895
Portuguese 8,945 4,425 4,515 36,770 17,735 19,035
Romanian 2,405 1,140 1,265 35,840 17,170 18,665
Spanish 10,585 4,980 5,610 145,635 70,405 75,235
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 30 15 10 125 75 50
Japanese 410 135 275 2,525 775 1,750
Kartvelian languages 20 5 15 170 80 85
Georgian 20 5 10 170 80 90
Korean 2,195 995 1,200 5,160 2,270 2,890
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 190 75 115
Mongolian 0 0 0 195 80 115
Niger-Congo languages 1,595 720 870 28,355 14,360 13,995
Akan (Twi) 260 115 140 1,050 520 525
Bamanankan 0 0 0 1,200 655 545
Edo 20 10 15 75 45 30
Ewe 35 10 20 730 400 325
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 5 2,055 1,080 970
Ga 30 15 20 80 40 40
Ganda 35 20 15 35 15 20
Igbo 75 35 40 120 70 50
Lingala 25 10 15 2,465 1,185 1,285
Rundi (Kirundi) 60 25 35 3,345 1,600 1,745
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 75 35 40 2,500 1,115 1,380
Shona 205 85 115 85 45 40
Swahili 340 150 190 3,010 1,460 1,545
Wolof 5 0 0 3,230 1,745 1,485
Yoruba 110 65 50 255 155 100
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 310 135 175 8,135 4,235 3,895
Nilo-Saharan languages 145 70 65 345 180 165
Dinka 10 10 5 5 5 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 130 70 65 335 170 165
Sign languages 155 75 80 1,330 700 630
American Sign Language 60 30 35 65 35 30
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 670 330 340
Sign languages, n.i.e 95 50 50 595 340 255
Sino-Tibetan languages 10,670 5,085 5,590 76,840 35,775 41,065
Chinese languages 10,310 4,895 5,420 76,490 35,600 40,895
Cantonese 3,570 1,675 1,895 24,375 11,505 12,875
Hakka 50 20 30 470 215 260
Mandarin 5,930 2,830 3,105 43,700 20,175 23,525
Min Dong 5 0 5 20 10 15
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 250 125 125 3,225 1,480 1,745
Wu (Shanghainese) 95 45 50 1,075 465 605
Chinese, n.o.s. 410 200 210 3,535 1,710 1,825
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 90 40 45
Tibeto-Burman languages 360 185 170 345 175 170
Burmese 85 40 45 80 30 50
Karenic languages 250 135 120 70 40 30
Tibetan 0 5 0 110 65 50
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 85 45 40
Tai-Kadai languages 580 255 320 4,895 2,185 2,710
Lao 340 165 175 4,115 1,995 2,120
Thai 240 95 145 765 180 585
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 5 10 5 10
Turkic languages 995 510 485 7,980 4,095 3,880
Azerbaijani 50 25 25 290 160 130
Turkish 895 460 430 7,155 3,685 3,470
Uyghur 5 0 5 205 100 105
Uzbek 5 0 0 145 70 75
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 185 80 105
Uralic languages 3,495 1,565 1,925 6,400 2,985 3,410
Estonian 225 95 125 195 75 120
Finnish 180 70 105 360 125 240
Hungarian 3,090 1,400 1,695 5,835 2,790 3,045
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Other languages, n.i.e. 75 45 30 685 385 300
Multiple responses 15,205 7,390 7,820 184,905 92,600 92,310
English and French 1,700 810 890 72,395 36,695 35,695
English and non-official language 12,665 6,190 6,475 27,485 13,545 13,945
French and non-official language 500 240 260 67,075 33,110 33,970
English, French and non-official language 340 150 190 17,950 9,245 8,705
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 19 738,705 360,215 378,495 8,066,560 3,977,270 4,089,285
Single responses 705,190 344,035 361,150 7,743,740 3,819,315 3,924,425
Official languages 633,730 310,075 323,650 7,157,850 3,536,165 3,621,685
English 630,380 308,540 321,840 782,185 391,125 391,060
French 3,350 1,540 1,815 6,375,665 3,145,040 3,230,625
Non-official languages 71,455 33,955 37,495 585,890 283,150 302,735
Aboriginal languages 25 10 15 40,190 20,205 19,980
Algonquian languages 10 5 10 28,695 14,385 14,310
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 5 28,110 14,105 14,005
Atikamekw 0 0 0 5,465 2,825 2,640
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 7,375 3,590 3,790
Moose Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 590 295 290
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 60 30 30
Plains Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 15 5 10
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 5 5 5
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 5 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 14,590 7,355 7,235
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 220 115 110
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 220 110 105
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 5 370 170 200
Algonquin 0 0 0 360 165 195
Ojibway 10 0 5 5 5 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
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 5 11,375 5,770 5,615
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 5 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 11,350 5,750 5,600
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 15 10
Iroquoian languages 10 0 5 70 35 35
Cayuga 5 0 5 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 0 0 70 35 30
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 0 0 35 10 25
Non-Aboriginal languages 71,430 33,945 37,485 545,695 262,940 282,755
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,040 4,495 4,540 91,660 46,550 45,110
Berber languages 10 5 5 7,495 3,895 3,605
Kabyle 0 0 0 5,105 2,660 2,450
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 2,390 1,235 1,150
Cushitic languages 710 325 385 535 240 295
Bilen 5 0 0 5 0 5
Oromo 30 15 20 5 0 0
Somali 675 310 365 520 230 290
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Semitic languages 8,285 4,145 4,135 83,520 42,365 41,160
Amharic 70 35 40 340 150 185
Arabic 6,345 3,185 3,160 81,105 41,150 39,955
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 1,450 720 730 95 50 45
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 155 80 70 10 0 5
Harari 0 0 0 5 0 5
Hebrew 80 40 45 1,705 880 825
Maltese 30 15 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 70 35 30 205 95 105
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 90 45 45 60 25 35
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages 2,730 1,275 1,455 24,980 11,675 13,305
Khmer (Cambodian) 460 200 260 5,180 2,370 2,805
Vietnamese 2,270 1,075 1,190 19,790 9,295 10,495
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 15 5 10
Austronesian languages 2,810 1,245 1,570 9,715 3,960 5,750
Bikol 0 0 5 15 5 10
Cebuano 100 55 50 230 100 125
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 15 5 5 130 55 75
Ilocano 170 80 95 740 305 435
Malagasy 0 0 0 360 185 170
Malay 40 20 20 175 85 95
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 15 5 5 60 30 30
Pangasinan 5 0 0 10 5 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,460 1,075 1,385 7,905 3,150 4,760
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 15 10 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 75 35 35
Creole languages 105 40 65 20,705 8,780 11,925
Haitian Creole 15 5 10 855 380 475
Creole, n.o.s. 65 25 40 19,405 8,200 11,210
Creole languages, n.i.e. 25 5 15 440 200 240
Dravidian languages 850 400 450 11,400 5,595 5,805
Kannada 25 10 10 150 85 65
Malayalam 390 185 205 200 100 100
Tamil 345 155 190 10,720 5,215 5,500
Telugu 95 50 45 330 190 135
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 15 5 5
Indo-European languages 44,485 21,010 23,475 303,215 146,100 157,115
Albanian 735 355 380 1,615 795 820
Armenian 140 65 75 11,990 5,680 6,310
Balto-Slavic languages 13,595 6,420 7,170 40,405 19,085 21,325
Baltic languages 225 85 135 190 80 105
Latvian 90 35 55 75 40 40
Lithuanian 135 55 75 115 40 70
Slavic languages 13,370 6,330 7,035 40,220 19,000 21,220
Belarusan 0 0 0 25 15 15
Bosnian 575 290 280 965 475 495
Bulgarian 110 55 60 5,125 2,495 2,630
Croatian 2,165 1,010 1,150 1,015 475 545
Czech 515 245 270 460 220 240
Macedonian 230 100 125 130 65 65
Polish 4,010 1,830 2,175 5,970 2,695 3,270
Russian 1,310 625 690 20,680 9,775 10,900
Serbian 3,320 1,650 1,675 2,010 1,020 990
Serbo-Croatian 200 105 95 960 470 490
Slovak 175 80 90 245 120 130
Slovene (Slovenian) 185 85 105 225 95 135
Ukrainian 540 240 300 2,365 1,060 1,300
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 40 15 25
Celtic languages 5 0 0 30 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 5 5 0
Welsh 0 0 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 15 5
Germanic languages 960 445 515 9,890 4,980 4,905
Afrikaans 90 45 50 15 10 10
Danish 10 5 5 50 25 25
Dutch 190 95 100 375 170 205
Frisian 5 5 5 0 0 0
German 630 280 350 2,550 1,190 1,365
Icelandic 10 5 5 30 15 20
Norwegian 0 0 0 20 5 10
Swedish 15 10 5 105 50 60
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 0 5 70 35 40
Yiddish 0 0 0 6,665 3,485 3,180
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Greek 735 355 380 18,545 8,865 9,680
Indo-Iranian languages 12,740 6,325 6,420 53,555 26,845 26,710
Indo-Aryan languages 9,960 4,975 4,985 31,575 15,985 15,585
Bengali 850 420 435 8,180 4,055 4,125
Gujarati 1,080 555 525 3,840 1,860 1,985
Hindi 690 375 315 1,535 790 745
Kashmiri 0 0 0 5 0 0
Konkani 15 10 10 30 15 15
Marathi 30 15 15 80 40 40
Nepali 195 105 90 1,355 655 700
Oriya (Odia) 0 5 5 15 10 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 4,150 2,060 2,090 8,840 4,690 4,155
Sindhi 60 35 25 135 65 75
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 155 80 80 365 185 180
Urdu 2,725 1,330 1,395 7,180 3,620 3,565
Iranian languages 2,705 1,300 1,410 21,745 10,740 11,010
Kurdish 565 285 280 510 280 235
Pashto 210 105 110 925 460 465
Persian (Farsi) 1,935 915 1,015 20,310 10,005 10,305
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 70 40 25 235 120 120
Italic (Romance) languages 15,580 7,045 8,530 167,190 79,835 87,355
Catalan 10 0 5 110 50 60
Italian 5,100 2,085 3,015 32,935 14,595 18,340
Portuguese 3,540 1,680 1,860 17,260 8,250 9,005
Romanian 1,100 525 575 24,520 12,000 12,525
Spanish 5,830 2,755 3,075 92,330 44,920 47,415
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 35 20 15
Japanese 110 40 65 1,050 425 620
Kartvelian languages 10 5 5 70 35 35
Georgian 10 5 5 70 40 35
Korean 1,470 675 795 3,540 1,630 1,910
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 145 70 75
Mongolian 0 0 0 145 70 75
Niger-Congo languages 535 230 305 7,250 3,450 3,800
Akan (Twi) 85 35 50 445 215 235
Bamanankan 0 0 0 265 135 125
Edo 5 0 0 10 5 5
Ewe 10 0 5 140 60 80
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 5 530 255 280
Ga 5 0 5 15 5 10
Ganda 5 0 5 5 5 5
Igbo 15 10 10 15 10 10
Lingala 20 15 15 625 270 355
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 15 5 1,110 510 600
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 20 10 10 530 225 305
Shona 80 30 50 20 10 10
Swahili 185 80 100 1,100 535 565
Wolof 5 0 0 1,035 555 480
Yoruba 30 10 15 55 25 25
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 1,350 635 710
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 20 20 135 70 65
Dinka 5 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 130 65 65
Sign languages 260 145 115 1,770 1,000 775
American Sign Language 85 40 40 90 35 50
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 700 360 340
Sign languages, n.i.e 180 100 75 985 600 385
Sino-Tibetan languages 7,110 3,475 3,635 60,370 28,925 31,450
Chinese languages 6,840 3,330 3,505 60,155 28,805 31,345
Cantonese 2,145 1,005 1,140 17,845 8,470 9,375
Hakka 20 10 10 155 75 80
Mandarin 4,245 2,100 2,145 37,075 17,870 19,200
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 100 55 45 1,830 830 1,000
Wu (Shanghainese) 50 30 25 780 355 420
Chinese, n.o.s. 285 140 145 2,435 1,190 1,240
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 20 20
Tibeto-Burman languages 270 140 130 215 115 100
Burmese 60 30 35 35 15 20
Karenic languages 190 100 90 65 40 30
Tibetan 0 0 0 70 45 30
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 40 20 20
Tai-Kadai languages 330 165 165 2,375 1,145 1,230
Lao 185 95 90 2,150 1,055 1,100
Thai 145 75 70 225 90 135
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 505 255 250 5,120 2,540 2,575
Azerbaijani 15 10 10 100 50 55
Turkish 470 235 240 4,715 2,340 2,370
Uyghur 0 0 0 140 75 70
Uzbek 0 0 0 105 50 55
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 65 30 35
Uralic languages 1,015 460 560 2,025 895 1,130
Estonian 35 15 20 30 10 20
Finnish 20 15 10 50 20 30
Hungarian 960 430 530 1,945 860 1,085
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 150 90 60
Multiple responses 33,520 16,175 17,340 322,820 157,960 164,860
English and French 1,200 550 650 86,715 43,820 42,890
English and non-official language 31,530 15,260 16,270 54,400 26,255 28,140
French and non-official language 190 85 95 139,385 66,610 72,775
English, French and non-official language 605 280 325 42,320 21,270 21,045
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 20 738,705 360,215 378,495 8,066,555 3,977,275 4,089,285
None 648,775 317,705 331,070 6,825,240 3,356,340 3,468,900
English 31,890 15,605 16,285 513,410 263,670 249,735
French 6,485 2,695 3,785 320,370 158,340 162,030
Non-official language 50,155 23,545 26,610 317,790 154,450 163,340
Aboriginal 100 50 50 5,700 2,645 3,060
Non-Aboriginal 50,055 23,495 26,555 312,085 151,810 160,280
English and French 255 110 145 36,235 18,285 17,955
English and non-official language 565 295 270 28,630 14,075 14,555
French and non-official language 585 255 330 23,470 11,365 12,095
English, French and non-official language 5 5 0 1,420 740 680
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 21 612,630 295,875 316,760 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 588,170 284,100 304,065 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,319 42,190 29,872 32,975 37,842 28,522
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 588,315 284,120 304,195 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,400
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 32,073 37,669 27,549 29,535 33,110 26,119
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 527,460 259,865 267,595 5,685,690 2,866,470 2,819,220
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,812 41,463 27,417 30,067 35,597 25,012
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 424,155 187,730 236,425 4,973,245 2,300,800 2,672,445
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 5,098 2,831 6,184 7,307 5,851 8,246
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 435,315 224,710 210,605 4,627,795 2,408,420 2,219,370
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,224 41,138 30,390 31,263 35,627 27,219
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 612,630 295,870 316,765 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 588,510 284,115 304,395 6,417,010 3,159,415 3,257,595
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 48,455 57,703 39,824 42,546 49,087 36,203
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 588,670 284,150 304,520 6,418,440 3,159,550 3,258,890
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,870 46,280 33,888 34,887 39,292 30,616
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 527,550 259,740 267,810 5,685,905 2,866,415 2,819,485
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,806 57,883 38,033 40,505 47,810 33,079
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 423,980 187,905 236,070 4,972,650 2,299,595 2,673,050
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,775 7,236 8,203 8,590 7,846 9,229
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 435,315 224,545 210,775 4,627,775 2,408,655 2,219,120
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 47,478 55,245 39,202 40,382 45,974 34,313
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 612,630 295,865 316,765 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240
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 24 210,785 117,205 93,585 2,036,965 1,114,940 922,025
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 56,997 63,118 50,808 47,111 51,622 42,433
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 69,223 77,895 58,363 56,564 62,750 49,085
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 88.4 91.7 84.0 84.4 88.3 79.1
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.5 75.8 67.9 68.4 71.4 64.6
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.6 8.3 16.0 15.6 11.7 20.9
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 612,635 295,875 316,755 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,140
Without total income 24,465 11,770 12,690 216,685 99,555 117,125
With total income 588,165 284,100 304,065 6,417,615 3,160,595 3,257,020
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.0 96.0 96.7 96.9 96.5
Under $10,000 (including loss) 81,500 35,765 45,735 789,595 351,935 437,660
$10,000 to $19,999 96,625 38,040 58,585 1,188,135 476,630 711,500
$20,000 to $29,999 80,420 32,230 48,185 976,210 428,390 547,830
$30,000 to $39,999 65,390 29,525 35,870 852,735 414,105 438,625
$40,000 to $49,999 58,425 27,560 30,865 747,995 378,215 369,780
$50,000 to $59,999 46,785 23,795 22,990 540,265 292,110 248,150
$60,000 to $69,999 36,835 20,115 16,720 375,935 214,805 161,130
$70,000 to $79,999 27,950 16,255 11,695 286,025 164,240 121,790
$80,000 to $89,999 22,220 13,155 9,060 189,350 113,715 75,635
$90,000 to $99,999 19,580 10,940 8,640 122,750 80,090 42,660
$100,000 and over 52,430 36,715 15,710 348,620 246,360 102,255
$100,000 to $149,999 34,675 23,450 11,225 236,515 164,145 72,370
$150,000 and over 17,755 13,265 4,490 112,105 82,215 29,885
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 612,630 295,875 316,755 6,634,295 3,260,150 3,374,140
Without after-tax income 24,315 11,755 12,565 215,120 99,375 115,750
With after-tax income 588,315 284,120 304,195 6,419,175 3,160,780 3,258,395
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.0 96.0 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 83,970 36,325 47,645 822,725 359,045 463,675
$10,000 to $19,999 100,900 39,815 61,090 1,246,480 505,165 741,315
$20,000 to $29,999 92,725 38,020 54,710 1,192,885 541,080 651,810
$30,000 to $39,999 79,055 36,545 42,515 1,096,510 553,200 543,315
$40,000 to $49,999 67,075 33,490 33,580 793,150 425,040 368,115
$50,000 to $59,999 49,185 26,970 22,220 498,475 283,130 215,345
$60,000 to $69,999 35,185 20,695 14,490 309,415 180,470 128,945
$70,000 to $79,999 27,755 16,070 11,690 167,895 108,500 59,395
$80,000 and over 52,460 36,200 16,260 291,635 205,155 86,485
$80,000 to $89,999 17,530 11,030 6,500 95,010 64,670 30,335
$90,000 to $99,999 9,850 6,785 3,065 55,980 39,080 16,905
$100,000 and over 25,080 18,385 6,695 140,645 101,405 39,240
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 612,630 295,875 316,755 6,634,295 3,260,155 3,374,145
Without employment income 177,320 71,165 106,150 2,006,505 851,730 1,154,775
With employment income 435,315 224,710 210,605 4,627,790 2,408,420 2,219,375
Percentage with employment income 71.1 75.9 66.5 69.8 73.9 65.8
Under $5,000 (including loss) 63,445 33,815 29,625 606,300 311,780 294,520
$5,000 to $9,999 34,060 15,065 18,995 367,030 162,150 204,885
$10,000 to $19,999 54,710 24,005 30,705 681,920 305,995 375,920
$20,000 to $29,999 44,220 19,290 24,930 586,140 269,950 316,195
$30,000 to $39,999 41,315 18,040 23,265 565,425 277,135 288,285
$40,000 to $49,999 38,635 17,985 20,650 476,665 247,105 229,560
$50,000 to $59,999 33,860 17,605 16,260 359,180 203,580 155,600
$60,000 to $69,999 26,950 15,180 11,770 266,650 156,255 110,395
$70,000 to $79,999 21,590 12,930 8,655 224,040 129,890 94,150
$80,000 and over 76,530 50,780 25,755 494,440 344,585 149,855
$80,000 to $89,999 17,950 10,755 7,190 139,830 90,295 49,540
$90,000 to $99,999 17,115 9,460 7,650 93,860 64,160 29,700
$100,000 and over 41,470 30,565 10,910 260,745 190,125 70,620
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 75,464 ... ... 59,822 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 66,100 ... ... 52,207 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 79,480 ... ... 1,175,230 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,460 ... ... 31,574 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 32,898 ... ... 28,469 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 213,865 ... ... 2,356,430 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 94,697 ... ... 78,645 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 82,080 ... ... 67,665 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 97,211 ... ... 77,306 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 80,008 ... ... 63,404 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 79,445 ... ... 1,174,695 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,788 ... ... 40,042 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 39,103 ... ... 33,262 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 213,900 ... ... 2,356,970 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 115,938 ... ... 95,878 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 95,201 ... ... 78,426 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,835 ... ... 47,170 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,360 ... ... 56,315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 7,570 ... ... 119,570 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 10,000 ... ... 180,865 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 12,040 ... ... 179,690 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,795 ... ... 154,150 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,315 ... ... 185,000 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 12,005 ... ... 184,435 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 11,750 ... ... 179,855 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 11,360 ... ... 170,445 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 22,055 ... ... 313,600 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 20,275 ... ... 273,620 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 18,555 ... ... 241,940 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 17,190 ... ... 208,620 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 16,145 ... ... 176,355 ... ...
$100,000 and over 105,105 ... ... 860,030 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 32,060 ... ... 327,435 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 22,895 ... ... 204,105 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 26,985 ... ... 192,155 ... ...
$200,000 and over 23,165 ... ... 136,335 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 293,345 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Under $5,000 4,100 ... ... 50,445 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,440 ... ... 57,335 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 7,700 ... ... 120,860 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 10,435 ... ... 190,300 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 13,465 ... ... 202,905 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 12,090 ... ... 187,365 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,185 ... ... 231,765 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 14,010 ... ... 225,695 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 14,020 ... ... 211,990 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 13,710 ... ... 202,760 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 25,915 ... ... 363,775 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 23,475 ... ... 309,825 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 21,815 ... ... 256,150 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 19,525 ... ... 208,765 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 16,820 ... ... 166,295 ... ...
$100,000 and over 79,640 ... ... 545,440 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 31,200 ... ... 269,170 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 19,800 ... ... 130,225 ... ...
$150,000 and over 28,635 ... ... 146,045 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 207,345 ... ... 2,261,890 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 94,976 ... ... 79,378 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 82,243 ... ... 68,152 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 72,130 ... ... 930,195 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 83,353 ... ... 70,075 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 72,795 ... ... 60,224 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 95,095 ... ... 911,980 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 122,837 ... ... 105,246 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,200 ... ... 88,844 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 34,675 ... ... 364,085 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,174 ... ... 52,708 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 51,710 ... ... 47,805 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 207,415 ... ... 2,262,045 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 116,411 ... ... 96,863 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 95,434 ... ... 79,060 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 72,215 ... ... 929,645 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 104,668 ... ... 86,304 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 85,581 ... ... 70,167 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 95,195 ... ... 912,560 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 143,619 ... ... 122,835 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 116,456 ... ... 99,279 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 34,575 ... ... 363,610 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 67,978 ... ... 61,753 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 59,202 ... ... 53,052 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 100,940 47,135 53,810 1,433,210 711,180 722,030
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 33,190 35,230 31,760 29,195 31,526 27,210
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 30,291 31,709 29,311 26,706 28,214 25,434
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 100,670 46,860 53,815 1,430,625 708,225 722,405
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 43,417 45,628 41,492 37,684 39,840 35,571
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 36,511 37,652 35,518 31,513 32,729 30,321
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 734,880 358,810 376,075 7,965,455 3,941,475 4,023,970
In the bottom half of the distribution 329,290 155,415 173,875 4,577,885 2,216,770 2,361,115
In the bottom decile 65,735 31,700 34,035 747,785 368,385 379,395
In the second decile 64,240 28,380 35,860 898,605 408,705 489,900
In the third decile 64,540 30,075 34,460 997,185 481,975 515,210
In the fourth decile 65,990 31,600 34,385 996,230 490,275 505,960
In the fifth decile 68,785 33,660 35,130 938,080 467,425 470,655
In the top half of the distribution 405,595 203,395 202,200 3,387,565 1,724,710 1,662,855
In the sixth decile 72,380 35,740 36,645 881,640 444,865 436,775
In the seventh decile 77,720 38,530 39,185 806,685 409,470 397,220
In the eighth decile 82,210 41,165 41,045 700,450 357,000 343,455
In the ninth decile 88,645 44,740 43,905 557,160 286,195 270,960
In the top decile 84,645 43,220 41,420 441,630 227,185 214,445
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 43 734,880 358,810 376,075 7,921,505 3,919,560 4,001,945
0 to 17 years 148,245 76,325 71,920 1,564,410 800,455 763,960
0 to 5 years 46,970 24,130 22,840 532,410 272,790 259,625
18 to 64 years 462,310 226,510 235,805 5,021,875 2,498,900 2,522,980
65 years and over 124,325 55,975 68,350 1,335,220 620,210 715,010
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 95,755 44,055 51,700 1,160,190 542,405 617,785
0 to 17 years 26,035 13,315 12,720 222,955 114,410 108,540
0 to 5 years 8,825 4,470 4,355 75,270 38,595 36,670
18 to 64 years 57,010 26,350 30,660 688,130 334,825 353,305
65 years and over 12,710 4,395 8,315 249,110 93,170 155,930
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 13.0 12.3 13.7 14.6 13.8 15.4
0 to 17 years (%) 17.6 17.4 17.7 14.3 14.3 14.2
0 to 5 years (%) 18.8 18.5 19.1 14.1 14.1 14.1
18 to 64 years (%) 12.3 11.6 13.0 13.7 13.4 14.0
65 years and over (%) 10.2 7.9 12.2 18.7 15.0 21.8
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 76,295 36,140 40,155 731,340 358,085 373,260
0 to 17 years 19,410 9,930 9,480 129,325 66,400 62,925
0 to 5 years 6,675 3,390 3,285 44,375 22,705 21,675
18 to 64 years 48,830 23,480 25,345 514,540 261,485 253,060
65 years and over 8,060 2,730 5,330 87,475 30,205 57,270
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.4 10.1 10.7 9.2 9.1 9.3
0 to 17 years (%) 13.1 13.0 13.2 8.3 8.3 8.2
0 to 5 years (%) 14.2 14.0 14.4 8.3 8.3 8.3
18 to 64 years (%) 10.6 10.4 10.7 10.2 10.5 10.0
65 years and over (%) 6.5 4.9 7.8 6.6 4.9 8.0
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 734,880 358,810 376,070 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Official languages 723,570 354,310 369,265 7,891,110 3,911,220 3,979,890
English 723,025 354,035 368,985 3,930,690 2,058,470 1,872,225
French 48,575 21,015 27,555 7,522,350 3,725,145 3,797,200
Non-official languages 196,360 93,535 102,825 1,610,980 776,265 834,720
Aboriginal languages 225 110 115 50,890 25,190 25,700
Algonquian languages 95 55 40 37,515 18,545 18,965
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 25 10 15 34,415 17,050 17,370
Atikamekw 0 0 0 6,640 3,335 3,305
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 9,850 4,735 5,115
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 10 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 775 385 385
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 260 130 130
Plains Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 35 25 10
Swampy Cree 10 0 10 15 0 10
Woods Cree 0 0 0 10 10 0
Cree, n.o.s. 10 0 10 17,175 8,600 8,575
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 0 885 460 420
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 10 0 880 460 425
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 60 40 25 2,340 1,105 1,235
Algonquin 0 0 0 2,240 1,055 1,185
Ojibway 60 35 25 105 50 50
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 20 10
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 20 10 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 20 15 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 10 0 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 10 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 10 10 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 10 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 10 0 10 12,595 6,270 6,330
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 0 10 12,485 6,210 6,270
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 115 60 60
Iroquoian languages 115 55 55 740 360 375
Cayuga 40 15 25 0 0 0
Mohawk 95 50 40 690 350 335
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 50 15 35
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 10 30 15 10
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 10 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 10
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 90 40 55
Non-Aboriginal languages 196,140 93,430 102,715 1,560,375 751,215 809,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 19,345 9,890 9,455 301,035 157,545 143,490
Berber languages 45 20 20 27,595 14,650 12,945
Kabyle 10 0 0 16,170 8,580 7,590
Berber languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 11,580 6,150 5,425
Cushitic languages 1,205 495 715 1,550 745 805
Bilen 0 0 0 35 20 10
Oromo 90 40 55 45 30 10
Somali 1,115 455 660 1,460 680 780
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Semitic languages 18,190 9,410 8,780 286,625 149,970 136,660
Amharic 295 155 135 1,145 540 600
Arabic 14,860 7,700 7,165 267,965 140,280 127,685
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 2,850 1,425 1,430 195 95 95
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 350 180 165 10 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 775 415 360 18,035 9,490 8,540
Maltese 325 160 165 40 10 25
Tigrigna 140 60 80 420 195 225
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 90 40 45 180 85 95
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 70 35 30 810 430 380
Austro-Asiatic languages 5,085 2,375 2,715 46,050 21,955 24,095
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,050 460 590 11,840 5,620 6,220
Vietnamese 4,080 1,935 2,145 34,580 16,520 18,060
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 25 15
Austronesian languages 8,560 3,390 5,170 31,230 11,820 19,410
Bikol 25 15 10 105 45 60
Cebuano 280 90 185 1,105 360 750
Fijian 45 20 15 15 0 10
Hiligaynon 75 30 45 540 195 350
Ilocano 565 225 345 2,500 890 1,610
Malagasy 0 0 0 1,980 940 1,040
Malay 290 125 165 1,210 525 690
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 55 20 35 195 95 100
Pangasinan 20 10 15 60 20 40
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 7,970 3,160 4,815 26,705 9,785 16,915
Waray-Waray 10 0 10 55 10 45
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 80 25 50 540 270 275
Creole languages 835 405 430 115,445 51,970 63,475
Haitian Creole 85 30 55 4,910 2,285 2,620
Creole, n.o.s. 315 155 160 108,315 48,615 59,705
Creole languages, n.i.e. 435 215 220 2,835 1,390 1,445
Dravidian languages 2,345 1,135 1,215 18,710 9,495 9,210
Kannada 135 75 60 415 210 205
Malayalam 1,130 535 590 510 285 220
Tamil 1,020 485 535 17,245 8,680 8,565
Telugu 220 130 90 930 540 390
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 10 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 35 15 25
Indo-European languages 137,705 65,840 71,870 912,945 435,785 477,155
Albanian 1,785 890 895 3,375 1,730 1,645
Armenian 475 250 230 20,290 9,790 10,500
Balto-Slavic languages 39,040 18,320 20,725 88,425 41,725 46,700
Baltic languages 1,125 475 660 1,080 500 585
Latvian 455 195 260 335 150 185
Lithuanian 675 280 400 755 350 410
Slavic languages 38,000 17,890 20,110 87,520 41,315 46,205
Belarusan 35 10 25 365 150 215
Bosnian 1,540 795 740 1,975 990 985
Bulgarian 195 80 115 7,345 3,595 3,750
Croatian 8,510 4,190 4,320 3,580 1,760 1,820
Czech 1,630 745 885 2,070 975 1,095
Macedonian 945 435 505 285 140 145
Polish 11,995 5,320 6,675 17,760 8,090 9,665
Russian 3,700 1,770 1,930 46,665 22,265 24,400
Serbian 7,510 3,825 3,690 4,050 1,980 2,070
Serbo-Croatian 505 255 250 2,385 1,140 1,245
Slovak 835 380 455 1,520 705 820
Slovene (Slovenian) 900 395 505 970 490 480
Ukrainian 3,140 1,280 1,860 9,015 3,885 5,135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 225 130 90 150 75 75
Celtic languages 210 95 125 495 305 195
Scottish Gaelic 80 40 40 155 95 65
Welsh 45 25 25 85 45 40
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 85 30 60 265 175 95
Germanic languages 14,985 6,720 8,270 63,370 31,835 31,530
Afrikaans 600 270 330 415 260 150
Danish 365 145 220 835 410 420
Dutch 4,880 2,260 2,620 5,060 2,665 2,395
Frisian 160 80 80 15 10 0
German 8,925 3,980 4,945 43,475 21,950 21,530
Icelandic 15 10 0 140 80 60
Norwegian 85 30 60 510 255 255
Swedish 300 145 155 1,580 785 795
Vlaams (Flemish) 85 40 45 760 265 495
Yiddish 60 20 40 12,375 6,225 6,155
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 270 125 140
Greek 2,935 1,580 1,360 51,060 25,520 25,540
Indo-Iranian languages 27,375 13,720 13,655 93,655 48,040 45,615
Indo-Aryan languages 22,090 11,065 11,025 59,570 30,870 28,700
Bengali 1,780 870 905 12,870 6,610 6,260
Gujarati 2,530 1,300 1,235 7,950 3,860 4,090
Hindi 6,525 3,290 3,240 15,570 8,285 7,280
Kashmiri 25 10 15 45 35 15
Konkani 85 35 50 150 70 75
Marathi 220 135 85 475 240 230
Nepali 205 110 95 1,445 725 720
Oriya (Odia) 20 10 10 55 35 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 9,270 4,730 4,540 17,860 9,690 8,165
Sindhi 290 125 165 500 240 255
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 455 230 225 1,335 625 710
Urdu 7,080 3,540 3,540 16,545 8,655 7,890
Iranian languages 5,525 2,770 2,755 35,420 17,830 17,585
Kurdish 1,625 840 780 1,255 665 590
Pashto 410 225 185 1,825 1,005 825
Persian (Farsi) 3,725 1,840 1,890 32,965 16,560 16,405
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 170 95 80 845 425 420
Italic (Romance) languages 54,115 25,780 28,340 627,545 293,620 333,920
Catalan 25 10 15 890 525 365
Italian 24,305 11,675 12,635 173,710 84,430 89,275
Portuguese 11,530 5,680 5,845 55,100 27,620 27,475
Romanian 2,770 1,305 1,465 42,655 20,550 22,110
Spanish 17,135 7,895 9,235 390,355 177,610 212,745
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 95 65 35 490 345 145
Japanese 890 440 455 7,040 3,340 3,695
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 220 110 110
Georgian 0 0 10 215 105 110
Korean 2,670 1,185 1,485 6,260 2,825 3,430
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 270 135 130
Mongolian 0 0 0 265 135 130
Niger-Congo languages 3,170 1,485 1,685 52,840 26,665 26,175
Akan (Twi) 520 245 275 1,800 945 855
Bamanankan 0 0 0 2,385 1,240 1,145
Edo 25 0 25 190 95 95
Ewe 60 20 35 1,410 865 545
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 20 10 15 3,400 1,785 1,620
Ga 60 20 40 315 155 160
Ganda 45 25 25 90 40 55
Igbo 215 145 70 275 190 90
Lingala 375 175 200 9,630 4,430 5,200
Rundi (Kirundi) 70 25 40 4,490 2,210 2,285
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 200 95 110 3,535 1,640 1,895
Shona 365 160 205 150 75 80
Swahili 800 350 445 8,015 4,080 3,935
Wolof 25 10 15 6,555 3,545 3,015
Yoruba 240 120 120 885 485 395
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 615 285 325 17,720 9,125 8,595
Nilo-Saharan languages 290 145 145 695 345 350
Dinka 25 10 15 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 265 130 135 695 345 350
Sign languages 1,090 480 610 7,775 3,095 4,675
American Sign Language 535 170 365 675 245 435
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 4,405 1,590 2,815
Sign languages, n.i.e. 565 305 255 2,960 1,350 1,605
Sino-Tibetan languages 11,985 5,725 6,260 90,460 42,695 47,770
Chinese languages 11,555 5,490 6,065 90,060 42,480 47,580
Cantonese 4,475 2,070 2,400 31,885 14,900 16,980
Hakka 65 25 35 545 240 310
Mandarin 7,370 3,505 3,860 59,240 27,560 31,685
Min Dong 20 10 10 15 10 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 330 150 185 4,215 1,860 2,350
Wu (Shanghainese) 175 85 90 1,230 535 690
Chinese, n.o.s. 485 230 260 4,800 2,380 2,425
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 90 40 55
Tibeto-Burman languages 425 235 195 430 235 195
Burmese 80 45 30 140 75 60
Karenic languages 360 185 175 105 55 45
Tibetan 0 0 0 65 50 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 20 15 0 140 65 80
Tai-Kadai languages 915 440 480 7,280 3,400 3,880
Lao 570 280 290 5,785 2,850 2,935
Thai 455 205 250 2,255 875 1,375
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 15 10 10
Turkic languages 1,385 695 690 12,475 6,265 6,210
Azerbaijani 95 45 50 510 275 235
Turkish 1,265 630 630 11,415 5,755 5,665
Uyghur 15 0 10 230 110 120
Uzbek 10 10 0 230 105 125
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 30 25 10 235 115 120
Uralic languages 4,090 1,885 2,210 7,870 3,710 4,160
Estonian 295 145 150 150 55 95
Finnish 220 90 130 500 195 305
Hungarian 3,585 1,650 1,935 7,215 3,450 3,765
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 280 165 115 2,140 1,170 970
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 734,880 358,805 376,075 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 694,750 339,885 354,860 7,585,545 3,753,190 3,832,350
Canadian citizens aged under 18 142,075 73,205 68,875 1,521,230 779,620 741,610
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 552,675 266,685 285,985 6,064,310 2,973,575 3,090,740
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 40,135 18,920 21,215 379,910 188,245 191,665
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 734,880 358,805 376,075 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 550,505 271,840 278,665 6,788,085 3,365,345 3,422,735
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 177,070 83,125 93,945 1,091,310 530,325 560,980
Before 1981 70,410 32,840 37,570 238,655 117,080 121,575
1981 to 1990 22,015 10,655 11,355 127,340 63,150 64,190
1991 to 2000 31,040 14,670 16,375 187,860 89,210 98,650
2001 to 2010 36,185 16,705 19,475 322,280 155,785 166,495
2001 to 2005 17,900 8,285 9,620 140,170 67,835 72,335
2006 to 2010 18,280 8,425 9,860 182,115 87,945 94,165
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 17,420 8,255 9,165 215,170 105,105 110,065
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 7,305 3,840 3,465 86,065 45,765 40,295
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 177,070 83,125 93,945 1,091,305 530,325 560,980
Under 5 years 20,445 9,970 10,470 112,930 54,600 58,330
5 to 14 years 36,175 18,135 18,035 174,020 87,165 86,855
15 to 24 years 42,165 18,575 23,590 215,350 98,880 116,475
25 to 44 years 66,435 31,140 35,300 515,770 256,095 259,675
45 years and over 11,855 5,305 6,550 73,230 33,590 39,640
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 54 177,070 83,125 93,945 1,091,305 530,330 560,980
Americas 23,380 10,310 13,070 247,505 113,190 134,315
Brazil 560 245 320 7,345 3,515 3,830
Colombia 2,200 1,055 1,150 25,580 11,645 13,935
El Salvador 1,710 830 875 11,120 5,500 5,615
Guyana 1,610 670 940 2,490 1,085 1,410
Haiti 225 115 110 80,965 35,375 45,585
Jamaica 3,505 1,575 1,935 4,665 2,040 2,625
Mexico 885 400 490 15,820 7,090 8,730
Peru 390 170 220 13,265 5,945 7,325
Trinidad and Tobago 1,810 765 1,045 4,075 1,840 2,240
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 5,700 2,310 3,390 25,955 12,800 13,155
Other places of birth in Americas 4,780 2,175 2,605 56,235 26,370 29,870
Europe 87,360 41,400 45,965 311,090 154,910 156,185
Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,095 1,575 1,525 3,785 1,890 1,895
Croatia 5,615 2,805 2,815 2,140 1,085 1,050
France 625 305 320 81,225 43,490 37,735
Germany 4,390 1,890 2,500 9,750 4,365 5,390
Greece 1,625 885 740 18,420 9,135 9,285
Hungary 1,900 895 1,005 3,325 1,620 1,700
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,130 515 615 820 485 330
Italy 12,010 5,925 6,085 51,025 25,370 25,655
Netherlands 4,020 2,015 2,005 1,990 1,035 955
Poland 7,890 3,520 4,370 10,735 4,675 6,060
Portugal 6,630 3,315 3,315 18,985 9,185 9,800
Romania 2,425 1,095 1,335 28,695 13,695 15,005
Russian Federation 1,115 490 630 11,355 4,975 6,375
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 2,205 1,040 1,165 1,790 830 960
Ukraine 1,185 505 675 8,670 3,800 4,870
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 23,930 11,040 12,890 12,905 6,645 6,260
Other places of birth in Europe 7,570 3,580 3,990 45,500 22,630 22,870
Africa 10,145 4,935 5,210 241,410 125,250 116,165
Algeria 110 60 55 59,465 31,180 28,280
Egypt 1,630 870 760 19,490 10,290 9,200
Ethiopia 385 175 215 995 495 495
Kenya 685 315 370 785 355 430
Morocco 205 120 85 60,700 31,435 29,270
Nigeria 490 240 250 1,340 740 600
Somalia 605 220 385 580 270 310
South Africa, Republic of 1,255 575 685 865 475 385
Other places of birth in Africa 4,780 2,370 2,410 97,200 50,005 47,190
Asia 55,495 26,140 29,350 289,825 136,175 153,655
Afghanistan 1,155 560 600 7,280 3,640 3,640
Bangladesh 1,105 540 565 7,940 3,990 3,950
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 5,600 2,480 3,125 49,555 19,905 29,655
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 920 430 495 4,730 2,290 2,435
India 9,885 4,815 5,075 17,865 9,195 8,670
IranCensus data footnote 61 1,805 885 920 17,760 8,880 8,885
Iraq 5,350 2,685 2,665 3,735 1,960 1,775
Japan 265 90 175 1,725 395 1,330
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,905 835 1,070 4,230 1,995 2,230
Lebanon 1,215 575 635 39,135 20,800 18,340
Pakistan 4,590 2,280 2,315 10,010 5,260 4,750
Philippines 7,835 3,155 4,685 24,410 9,040 15,370
Sri Lanka 900 445 455 10,715 5,335 5,380
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,020 1,045 975 17,775 8,800 8,980
Taiwan 340 155 185 2,735 1,100 1,635
Viet Nam 3,160 1,455 1,705 25,440 11,765 13,675
Other places of birth in Asia 7,445 3,730 3,715 44,795 21,840 22,950
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 695 340 360 1,480 805 670
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 17,420 8,255 9,165 215,170 105,105 110,065
Americas 2,725 1,390 1,335 47,710 22,625 25,085
Brazil 100 40 60 3,010 1,495 1,520
Colombia 390 190 200 7,540 3,465 4,075
Cuba 170 90 85 2,565 1,260 1,315
Haiti 90 45 45 16,880 7,690 9,190
Jamaica 350 210 140 190 140 55
Mexico 175 75 95 4,210 1,955 2,255
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 725 385 345 3,990 2,265 1,720
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 80 30 50 1,955 935 1,020
Other places of birth in Americas 645 315 330 7,365 3,425 3,935
Europe 2,760 1,340 1,415 39,320 20,085 19,235
France 85 45 45 20,030 10,855 9,175
Germany 90 55 35 580 250 330
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 115 75 35 135 105 35
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 10 10 3,750 1,695 2,055
Romania 180 65 110 2,945 1,260 1,685
Russian Federation 205 85 125 1,970 865 1,105
Ukraine 125 35 95 2,460 1,110 1,350
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 680 360 325 860 565 290
Other places of birth in Europe 1,250 615 640 6,590 3,385 3,205
Africa 2,125 955 1,170 74,200 37,110 37,090
Algeria 20 0 15 16,380 8,060 8,320
Cameroon 60 30 30 7,550 3,705 3,845
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 160 95 65 3,370 1,655 1,715
Côte d'Ivoire 15 10 10 5,070 2,505 2,565
Egypt 460 235 225 4,360 2,260 2,095
Eritrea 60 20 40 50 30 20
Ethiopia 90 40 55 125 65 60
Morocco 30 20 10 13,475 6,675 6,805
Nigeria 115 50 70 540 280 260
Somalia 160 65 95 95 40 50
South Africa, Republic of 80 40 40 175 115 60
Tunisia 30 10 15 5,855 3,025 2,825
Other places of birth in Africa 850 345 510 17,155 8,690 8,470
Asia 9,755 4,540 5,215 53,595 25,070 28,525
Afghanistan 155 75 80 1,555 715 840
Bangladesh 140 65 70 860 455 405
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 900 355 545 10,705 4,805 5,895
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 15 10 15 120 35 80
India 1,495 720 775 2,960 1,555 1,405
IranCensus data footnote 61 390 195 200 7,505 3,545 3,960
Iraq 1,235 615 620 985 465 515
Israel 90 40 55 645 390 255
Japan 35 10 30 330 30 295
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 215 85 135 825 370 455
Lebanon 195 90 105 3,955 2,100 1,860
Nepal 50 15 30 360 165 195
Pakistan 775 360 415 1,815 920 895
Philippines 1,575 640 935 5,635 2,345 3,290
Saudi Arabia 70 30 40 435 210 225
Sri Lanka 65 25 35 860 380 480
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,315 710 605 7,455 3,740 3,715
Taiwan 0 0 10 170 60 105
Turkey 85 45 40 585 300 285
United Arab Emirates 155 100 60 300 160 145
Viet Nam 145 60 80 1,505 560 945
Other places of birth in Asia 640 300 340 4,025 1,765 2,265
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 65 25 35 345 215 135
Australia 40 15 25 190 120 70
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 20 15 0 155 95 65
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 734,880 358,805 376,075 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
First generationCensus data footnote 69 187,490 88,640 98,850 1,204,895 590,175 614,720
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 187,435 92,695 94,740 792,085 399,535 392,550
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 359,950 177,475 182,485 5,968,475 2,951,730 3,016,745
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 72 108,805 51,330 57,470 867,685 420,465 447,220
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 45,925 22,595 23,325 469,015 243,915 225,100
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 17,355 11,025 6,335 224,720 137,975 86,745
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 28,565 11,575 16,990 244,300 105,945 138,360
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 33,285 13,490 19,790 241,225 96,130 145,095
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 28,030 14,515 13,515 146,295 75,100 71,195
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,565 725 840 11,150 5,320 5,825
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 734,880 358,810 376,075 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,010
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 14,440 6,960 7,480 182,885 91,890 90,995
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,820 6,650 7,170 175,960 88,635 87,325
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 9,695 4,670 5,020 92,655 45,510 47,145
Métis 3,960 1,915 2,050 69,365 36,260 33,100
Inuk (Inuit) 165 65 100 13,940 6,865 7,075
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 240 120 125 2,760 1,330 1,430
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 385 190 185 4,170 1,930 2,245
Non-Aboriginal identity 720,440 351,850 368,590 7,782,560 3,849,550 3,933,015
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 734,885 358,810 376,075 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 5,145 2,460 2,680 77,490 38,580 38,915
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 729,735 356,345 373,385 7,887,960 3,902,860 3,985,100
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 734,885 358,810 376,075 7,965,455 3,941,440 4,024,015
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,710 1,330 1,380 118,780 58,535 60,245
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,675 1,315 1,355 115,480 56,930 58,550
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 2,280 1,110 1,165 87,700 42,730 44,965
Métis single ancestry 365 200 170 17,585 9,225 8,360
Inuit single ancestry 30 10 20 10,200 4,980 5,220
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 40 15 25 3,300 1,605 1,700
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 30 15 20 2,220 1,115 1,105
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 995 455 540
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 65 25 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 20 10 15
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 19,230 9,195 10,035 240,650 113,905 126,740
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 18,865 9,040 9,820 235,365 111,205 124,165
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 14,740 7,125 7,615 193,625 90,650 102,975
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,900 1,840 2,060 37,080 18,320 18,760
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 230 80 150 4,660 2,230 2,425
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 370 155 215 5,280 2,700 2,575
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 320 130 195 4,040 2,105 1,940
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 30 25 10 990 475 515
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 10 10 225 110 115
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 10 25 15 10
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 712,940 348,280 364,660 7,606,025 3,769,000 3,837,030
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 734,880 358,805 376,070 7,965,450 3,941,440 4,024,015
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 130,305 63,190 67,110 1,032,365 505,180 527,185
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 31,155 15,490 15,670 90,335 46,750 43,585
Chinese 13,790 6,580 7,210 99,505 44,370 55,135
Black 24,275 11,940 12,330 319,230 154,110 165,120
Filipino 10,935 4,660 6,275 34,910 14,275 20,635
Latin American 10,910 5,135 5,780 133,920 64,655 69,260
Arab 12,825 6,795 6,025 213,740 113,420 100,320
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 7,445 3,545 3,905 62,820 29,960 32,865
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 5,885 2,970 2,915 32,405 16,200 16,210
Korean 3,245 1,535 1,715 8,055 3,865 4,190
Japanese 1,590 695 900 4,570 1,755 2,820
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,390 1,605 1,785 9,840 4,670 5,175
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 4,865 2,245 2,615 23,045 11,160 11,885
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 604,570 295,610 308,960 6,933,085 3,436,260 3,496,830
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 103 734,880 358,810 376,075 7,965,455 3,941,435 4,024,010
North American Aboriginal origins 21,945 10,525 11,415 359,430 172,440 186,985
First Nations (North American Indian) 17,410 8,395 9,015 289,610 137,550 152,065
Inuit 315 115 195 17,175 8,300 8,880
Métis 4,630 2,180 2,445 61,260 30,915 30,345
Other North American origins 182,010 89,770 92,240 4,850,145 2,390,545 2,459,605
Acadian 1,105 600 505 34,785 16,440 18,345
American 8,975 4,325 4,650 45,050 21,470 23,580
Canadian 175,145 86,410 88,735 4,647,840 2,288,280 2,359,555
New Brunswicker 35 20 15 750 370 380
Newfoundlander 485 190 290 570 280 295
Nova Scotian 100 40 60 365 155 215
Ontarian 80 35 50 1,345 660 685
Québécois 155 75 80 184,005 93,895 90,110
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 60 30 25 205 110 100
European origins 544,645 265,295 279,350 3,037,890 1,511,060 1,526,825
British Isles origins 332,655 160,920 171,735 745,715 360,135 385,575
Channel Islander 115 50 65 1,440 725 720
Cornish 50 15 40 70 35 40
English 194,995 93,985 101,020 228,520 111,855 116,670
Irish 130,185 61,485 68,700 446,215 211,545 234,665
Manx 175 85 95 200 105 95
Scottish 144,840 69,410 75,435 215,030 103,395 111,635
Welsh 15,060 7,090 7,970 10,765 5,075 5,690
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 22,785 10,540 12,245 32,525 15,440 17,080
French origins 62,630 29,705 32,920 1,878,795 941,770 937,025
Alsatian 65 25 40 1,050 520 525
Breton 10 10 0 11,140 5,410 5,725
Corsican 10 0 10 1,270 690 580
French 62,560 29,675 32,885 1,870,545 937,665 932,875
Western European origins (except French origins) 113,730 55,925 57,805 244,380 119,115 125,260
Austrian 5,155 2,495 2,660 12,710 6,285 6,430
Bavarian 60 40 20 40 30 20
Belgian 2,525 1,325 1,195 51,340 25,295 26,050
Dutch 40,490 20,140 20,345 26,000 12,805 13,190
Flemish 210 135 80 1,345 660 685
Frisian 185 110 75 15 20 0
German 72,050 35,080 36,965 142,225 68,250 73,975
Luxembourger 30 15 15 910 445 460
Swiss 2,405 1,125 1,275 24,500 12,615 11,885
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 70 30 40 125 80 50
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 13,775 6,470 7,305 25,460 12,490 12,975
Danish 3,630 1,695 1,935 5,700 2,815 2,885
Finnish 2,720 1,345 1,375 3,130 1,430 1,700
Icelandic 625 315 315 955 480 470
Norwegian 2,885 1,295 1,595 7,820 3,835 3,985
Swedish 4,015 1,835 2,185 6,840 3,275 3,565
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 755 375 370 2,500 1,265 1,230
Eastern European origins 98,035 47,145 50,890 249,940 121,660 128,285
Bulgarian 715 335 375 9,570 4,675 4,895
Byelorussian 355 115 240 2,530 1,235 1,295
Czech 3,555 1,800 1,755 6,295 2,965 3,330
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,360 570 790 2,150 1,100 1,050
Estonian 990 470 520 890 460 435
Hungarian 15,365 7,415 7,955 28,280 13,970 14,310
Latvian 1,350 685 670 1,740 835 905
Lithuanian 2,805 1,290 1,515 6,630 3,320 3,305
Moldovan 65 35 35 7,620 3,710 3,900
Polish 40,735 19,575 21,160 79,040 38,705 40,335
Romanian 6,095 2,860 3,235 53,060 25,935 27,125
Russian 8,705 4,155 4,550 55,230 26,405 28,830
Slovak 3,055 1,550 1,510 4,770 2,375 2,395
Ukrainian 28,640 13,800 14,845 42,550 20,575 21,975
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 405 180 235 2,900 1,505 1,400
Southern European origins 143,595 71,990 71,605 549,750 273,670 276,080
Albanian 1,905 945 960 3,760 1,950 1,805
Bosnian 2,385 1,165 1,220 2,970 1,485 1,490
Catalan 25 20 10 735 395 340
Croatian 13,655 6,915 6,740 6,745 3,375 3,370
Cypriot 175 80 90 480 240 245
Greek 6,940 3,655 3,285 71,330 36,235 35,090
Italian 79,725 40,110 39,615 326,700 162,650 164,045
Kosovar 305 150 155 505 295 210
Macedonian 1,815 940 870 775 400 370
Maltese 1,820 910 910 1,220 615 610
Montenegrin 240 145 95 450 250 200
Portuguese 21,275 10,780 10,495 69,805 34,825 34,980
Serbian 9,530 4,990 4,540 5,950 2,915 3,040
Sicilian 680 290 385 1,435 710 725
Slovenian 2,810 1,395 1,410 2,510 1,225 1,280
Spanish 9,390 4,200 5,185 85,360 41,745 43,615
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,740 910 830 3,270 1,595 1,670
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 90 50 40 300 155 145
Other European origins 3,660 1,790 1,870 38,670 19,875 18,800
Basque 65 45 15 3,620 1,930 1,690
Jewish 2,005 940 1,060 25,235 12,955 12,280
Roma (Gypsy) 315 150 160 475 270 205
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 195 110 85 360 180 185
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,140 570 570 9,215 4,690 4,530
Caribbean origins 16,770 8,010 8,760 201,625 93,935 107,690
Antiguan 70 35 40 380 170 205
Bahamian 140 50 80 430 205 225
Barbadian 935 440 495 5,570 2,585 2,985
Bermudan 135 70 65 115 50 65
Carib 30 15 15 405 150 255
Cuban 1,065 490 575 9,830 4,800 5,035
Dominican 485 245 240 11,560 5,320 6,235
Grenadian 500 230 270 1,965 790 1,175
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 1,010 475 535
Haitian 405 185 215 143,165 66,245 76,925
Jamaican 9,670 4,585 5,085 14,100 6,785 7,315
Kittitian/Nevisian 60 40 20 360 200 160
Martinican 0 0 0 1,775 820 950
Montserratan 10 0 10 240 140 105
Puerto Rican 50 25 30 530 270 255
St. Lucian 140 80 65 860 450 405
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,435 1,185 1,255 6,585 2,925 3,660
Vincentian/Grenadinian 275 145 130 4,020 1,695 2,325
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,435 610 825 5,635 2,610 3,025
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 515 245 275 4,195 1,995 2,205
Latin, Central and South American origins 15,630 7,415 8,210 167,275 81,215 86,065
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 540 255 280 6,100 2,885 3,210
Arawak 75 30 50 180 60 120
Argentinian 505 270 235 4,950 2,490 2,460
Belizean 35 15 20 80 40 40
Bolivian 75 50 30 1,730 815 915
Brazilian 745 315 430 8,345 4,075 4,275
Chilean 685 315 365 14,060 7,055 7,005
Colombian 2,970 1,435 1,540 33,965 15,915 18,050
Costa Rican 120 50 70 1,180 570 610
Ecuadorian 395 200 190 2,720 1,255 1,470
Guatemalan 895 430 465 10,175 5,380 4,795
Guyanese 2,380 1,185 1,200 3,670 1,810 1,860
Hispanic 270 115 150 1,155 570 585
Honduran 280 110 170 4,335 2,135 2,200
Maya 160 65 95 1,670 935 735
Mexican 1,905 915 990 26,930 13,185 13,745
Nicaraguan 350 150 200 2,805 1,360 1,445
Panamanian 90 40 50 1,460 755 710
Paraguayan 25 10 20 365 155 205
Peruvian 565 290 275 19,735 9,240 10,495
Salvadorean 2,345 1,155 1,190 19,200 9,535 9,665
Uruguayan 120 65 55 1,755 815 940
Venezuelan 445 180 265 7,475 3,430 4,045
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 785 345 440 5,845 2,965 2,880
African origins 18,590 9,240 9,350 382,665 196,910 185,755
Central and West African origins 3,755 1,900 1,855 86,695 44,720 41,975
Akan 40 15 25 630 325 310
Angolan 150 70 80 875 425 450
Ashanti 40 25 15 120 90 35
Beninese 20 0 20 4,125 2,220 1,915
Burkinabe 20 15 10 2,465 1,325 1,145
Cameroonian 180 100 80 17,095 8,635 8,465
Chadian 275 125 150 1,045 525 520
Congolese 755 380 375 20,210 9,960 10,250
Edo 10 0 10 110 60 45
Ewe 0 0 0 460 265 200
Gabonese 0 0 0 1,165 545 620
Gambian 10 0 10 150 95 55
Ghanaian 1,030 525 505 3,235 1,660 1,575
Guinean 60 25 35 5,255 2,765 2,485
Ibo 70 55 20 185 95 95
Ivorian 40 15 25 8,545 4,350 4,200
Liberian 55 30 25 150 60 90
Malian 0 0 10 3,535 1,755 1,775
Malinké 0 0 0 635 340 295
Nigerian 980 535 445 2,820 1,510 1,310
Peulh 0 0 0 2,110 1,080 1,030
Senegalese 35 10 30 8,250 4,420 3,835
Sierra Leonean 65 35 30 110 55 55
Togolese 20 10 15 4,080 2,210 1,870
Wolof 0 0 0 660 390 270
Yoruba 35 10 20 460 225 235
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 160 55 110 6,955 3,690 3,275
North African origins 4,125 2,215 1,910 225,125 117,725 107,410
Algerian 210 115 95 60,375 31,185 29,190
Berber 75 35 40 33,825 17,840 15,985
Coptic 65 45 20 685 385 305
Dinka 35 20 15 15 10 10
Egyptian 2,490 1,335 1,160 29,400 15,295 14,100
Libyan 140 80 60 1,075 590 485
Maure 0 0 0 530 290 240
Moroccan 375 210 165 85,940 44,520 41,420
Sudanese 705 395 315 370 220 150
Tunisian 140 65 75 21,475 11,775 9,695
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 100 40 55 3,340 1,845 1,490
Southern and East African origins 5,400 2,555 2,850 28,925 14,225 14,705
Afrikaner 20 10 15 115 75 40
Amhara 40 20 20 65 30 35
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 85 45 40 1,905 1,040 870
Burundian 85 40 50 6,015 2,945 3,070
Djiboutian 10 10 0 450 205 245
Eritrean 195 80 110 580 290 290
Ethiopian 495 240 260 1,575 785 785
Harari 0 0 0 20 10 10
Kenyan 350 155 195 530 270 260
Malagasy 0 0 0 3,735 1,815 1,920
Mauritian 90 40 50 3,695 1,735 1,960
Oromo 60 40 20 20 15 10
Rwandan 295 145 150 5,130 2,445 2,685
Seychellois 15 0 10 775 345 425
Somali 1,270 540 730 1,785 865 915
South African 1,385 655 730 900 490 420
Tanzanian 135 50 85 325 190 140
Tigrian 0 0 0 95 35 55
Ugandan 140 75 60 290 135 160
Zambian 110 50 55 45 20 25
Zimbabwean 455 215 235 300 150 145
Zulu 100 55 40 70 35 35
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 360 180 175 1,790 915 875
Other African origins 5,620 2,690 2,925 46,805 22,845 23,965
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 835 390 440 3,800 1,845 1,950
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 4,835 2,330 2,500 43,785 21,415 22,370
Asian origins 99,210 47,960 51,245 563,150 275,170 287,980
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 26,280 13,305 12,975 240,795 123,985 116,810
Afghan 1,790 880 910 10,945 5,550 5,395
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 3,145 1,645 1,495 44,875 23,680 21,195
Armenian 1,355 695 660 27,380 13,515 13,865
Assyrian 2,150 1,070 1,080 370 205 165
Azerbaijani 100 45 55 555 295 255
Georgian 40 15 20 635 295 345
Hazara 45 35 10 385 190 200
Iranian 2,955 1,500 1,455 25,530 12,845 12,685
Iraqi 3,890 1,980 1,915 5,520 2,780 2,740
Israeli 420 230 190 6,060 3,235 2,830
Jordanian 660 335 325 1,610 840 770
Kazakh 60 25 35 620 295 325
Kurd 1,525 765 760 2,135 1,180 960
Kuwaiti 10 0 0 95 50 50
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 260 140 120
Lebanese 2,995 1,410 1,580 78,140 40,695 37,450
Palestinian 2,185 1,150 1,035 6,865 3,520 3,345
Pashtun 110 55 55 515 280 235
Saudi Arabian 135 70 65 645 390 255
Syrian 2,045 1,050 1,000 27,465 13,845 13,620
Tajik 15 10 10 390 180 210
Tatar 30 15 15 910 430 485
Turk 1,795 880 910 15,060 7,520 7,545
Turkmen 20 15 0 65 45 25
Uighur 15 0 0 375 185 190
Uzbek 20 10 10 465 210 255
Yemeni 300 155 145 805 450 355
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 750 350 405 2,465 1,385 1,075
South Asian origins 32,725 16,245 16,480 95,670 48,925 46,745
Bangladeshi 935 455 485 7,075 3,625 3,450
Bengali 435 235 200 4,125 2,035 2,090
Bhutanese 15 0 10 420 205 215
East Indian 23,390 11,655 11,735 51,650 26,505 25,140
Goan 130 55 75 210 105 110
Gujarati 130 45 80 420 205 215
Kashmiri 110 45 65 260 155 105
Nepali 185 100 85 930 460 470
Pakistani 5,040 2,520 2,530 13,535 7,000 6,535
Punjabi 1,765 880 880 2,970 1,675 1,295
Sinhalese 200 105 95 310 135 175
Sri Lankan 1,235 555 680 14,750 7,300 7,450
Tamil 170 85 85 3,100 1,610 1,495
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,275 645 635 2,135 1,190 945
East and Southeast Asian origins 41,175 18,915 22,255 229,985 103,805 126,180
Burmese 105 45 65 530 270 255
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,490 705 785 15,345 7,360 7,985
Chinese 17,415 8,160 9,255 121,445 54,595 66,850
Filipino 11,920 5,175 6,755 37,910 15,590 22,320
Hmong 0 0 0 35 10 20
Indonesian 290 105 190 1,320 570 755
Japanese 2,180 1,000 1,180 6,495 2,615 3,875
Karen 380 205 180 95 55 40
Korean 3,305 1,580 1,730 8,740 4,155 4,580
Laotian 850 380 470 7,625 3,860 3,770
Malaysian 245 100 145 645 300 340
Mongolian 80 40 45 960 470 485
Singaporean 20 10 15 105 65 40
Taiwanese 225 100 120 2,205 940 1,265
Thai 570 245 325 2,695 1,065 1,635
Tibetan 0 0 0 80 45 30
Vietnamese 4,855 2,335 2,525 43,080 20,790 22,290
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 165 80 80 275 125 155
Other Asian origins 535 235 305 1,765 905 865
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 535 235 300 1,770 905 860
Oceania origins 1,305 650 660 3,250 1,730 1,515
Australian 805 395 405 2,055 1,125 935
New Zealander 245 135 110 490 245 245
Pacific Islands origins 290 135 155 785 410 380
Fijian 110 40 70 70 25 40
Hawaiian 35 15 15 60 40 20
Maori 60 25 30 90 55 35
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 0 10 0 290 145 145
Samoan 35 30 0 15 15 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 55 10 40 295 155 145
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Owner 206,485 ... ... 2,163,735 ... ...
Renter 86,860 ... ... 1,362,010 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 5,915 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 293,345 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Condominium 38,235 ... ... 413,325 ... ...
Not condominium 255,110 ... ... 3,118,340 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
No bedrooms 1,365 ... ... 23,725 ... ...
1 bedroom 37,390 ... ... 573,370 ... ...
2 bedrooms 61,600 ... ... 1,100,310 ... ...
3 bedrooms 118,355 ... ... 1,157,300 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 74,640 ... ... 676,955 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 67,435 ... ... 1,258,215 ... ...
5 rooms 40,695 ... ... 620,935 ... ...
6 rooms 45,425 ... ... 432,090 ... ...
7 rooms 43,480 ... ... 403,255 ... ...
8 or more rooms 96,305 ... ... 817,165 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.5 ... ... 5.8 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 289,365 ... ... 3,492,135 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 3,980 ... ... 39,530 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 293,345 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
Suitable 280,115 ... ... 3,398,910 ... ...
Not suitable 13,230 ... ... 132,755 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 293,345 ... ... 3,531,660 ... ...
1960 or before 87,620 ... ... 894,495 ... ...
1961 to 1980 88,520 ... ... 1,116,760 ... ...
1981 to 1990 35,925 ... ... 503,495 ... ...
1991 to 2000 31,920 ... ... 369,020 ... ...
2001 to 2005 17,970 ... ... 196,830 ... ...
2006 to 2010 16,600 ... ... 241,545 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 14,790 ... ... 209,515 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 274,975 ... ... 3,304,625 ... ...
Major repairs needed 18,365 ... ... 227,040 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
1 household maintainer 168,675 ... ... 2,221,970 ... ...
2 household maintainers 117,830 ... ... 1,264,195 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 6,845 ... ... 45,500 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 293,345 ... ... 3,531,665 ... ...
15 to 24 years 5,955 ... ... 119,495 ... ...
25 to 34 years 36,630 ... ... 498,070 ... ...
35 to 44 years 48,815 ... ... 603,840 ... ...
45 to 54 years 62,090 ... ... 682,290 ... ...
55 to 64 years 59,375 ... ... 731,390 ... ...
65 to 74 years 43,375 ... ... 541,630 ... ...
75 to 84 years 26,210 ... ... 270,280 ... ...
85 years and over 10,895 ... ... 84,680 ... ...
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 141 292,370 ... ... 3,496,460 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 218,615 ... ... 2,763,105 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 73,760 ... ... 733,355 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 64,880 ... ... 647,975 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 205,780 ... ... 2,141,690 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.6 ... ... 61.9 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.8 ... ... 12.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,294 ... ... 983 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,422 ... ... 1,085 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 421,420 ... ... 250,302 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 485,415 ... ... 290,484 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 86,820 ... ... 1,358,265 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 14.2 ... ... 9.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 45.2 ... ... 33.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 948 ... ... 720 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,024 ... ... 775 ... ...
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 146 612,635 295,870 316,765 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240
No certificate, diploma or degree 109,085 54,270 54,815 1,323,070 674,955 648,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 170,595 83,495 87,100 1,426,980 674,820 752,155
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 332,950 158,100 174,850 3,884,235 1,910,260 1,973,970
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 39,815 28,065 11,750 1,120,730 681,515 439,215
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 18,555 11,060 7,500 806,585 435,090 371,495
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 21,260 17,010 4,255 314,145 246,425 67,720
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 140,095 60,180 79,915 1,165,515 506,775 658,740
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 11,960 5,310 6,650 236,255 93,680 142,575
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 141,080 64,550 76,530 1,361,730 628,290 733,440
Bachelor's degree 95,275 41,980 53,295 872,060 384,275 487,790
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 9,295 4,035 5,260 118,955 54,255 64,695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 4,570 2,445 2,130 39,045 19,865 19,185
Master's degree 26,690 12,785 13,910 281,215 139,280 141,935
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 5,240 3,305 1,935 50,455 30,615 19,840
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 395,885 192,025 203,855 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,125
No certificate, diploma or degree 40,835 22,425 18,405 580,635 323,880 256,750
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 98,750 50,600 48,145 808,955 396,620 412,330
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 256,300 118,995 137,300 2,982,345 1,447,305 1,535,040
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,360 18,575 7,785 866,595 513,575 353,015
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 12,490 7,480 5,010 631,795 330,140 301,655
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 13,875 11,095 2,780 234,800 183,440 51,360
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 109,075 47,075 62,000 832,430 367,185 465,245
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 8,285 3,670 4,615 167,025 67,530 99,495
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 112,580 49,680 62,905 1,116,300 499,010 617,290
Bachelor's degree 75,410 32,415 43,000 712,935 308,760 404,175
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 7,285 2,950 4,335 94,240 40,085 54,160
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 3,725 1,830 1,895 30,775 13,505 17,270
Master's degree 22,115 10,130 11,985 238,300 113,895 124,410
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 4,050 2,355 1,700 40,050 22,780 17,270
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 151 612,630 295,870 316,765 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 279,680 137,770 141,915 2,750,050 1,349,775 1,400,270
Education 20,455 4,985 15,470 273,320 62,470 210,845
13. Education 20,460 4,990 15,470 273,320 62,470 210,845
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 13,330 6,170 7,160 156,720 71,485 85,240
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,465 1,810 660 25,380 18,280 7,100
50. Visual and performing arts 10,860 4,360 6,505 131,340 53,200 78,140
Humanities 19,545 7,475 12,075 215,735 86,065 129,675
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,715 310 1,405 32,180 7,165 25,020
23. English language and literature/letters 5,295 1,575 3,720 12,900 4,060 8,835
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4,740 1,750 2,995 103,120 42,685 60,435
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 105 40 60 880 395 485
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,440 820 620 10,400 6,650 3,755
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,590 935 660 10,125 6,200 3,930
54. History 3,610 1,900 1,715 17,055 9,990 7,065
55. French language and literature/letters 1,045 140 905 29,070 8,920 20,155
Social and behavioural sciences and law 42,875 14,130 28,745 380,995 125,025 255,975
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 325 70 260 4,315 1,165 3,150
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,645 1,970 2,670 48,530 16,690 31,845
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,650 485 7,165 77,470 6,070 71,400
22. Legal professions and studies 5,515 1,735 3,780 67,185 25,785 41,395
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 985 160 825 9,905 2,035 7,870
42. Psychology 6,120 1,555 4,565 57,335 14,030 43,305
45. Social sciences 17,635 8,150 9,480 116,255 59,245 57,015
Business, management and public administration 66,125 27,415 38,710 879,190 321,450 557,740
30.16 Accounting and computer science 105 15 90 815 300 520
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,680 935 4,745 47,715 10,490 37,225
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 60,340 26,460 33,875 830,660 310,665 519,990
Physical and life sciences and technologies 14,080 7,170 6,910 140,990 76,780 64,215
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 6,065 2,590 3,470 49,705 20,900 28,805
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,810 1,240 1,570 23,210 13,865 9,350
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 170 55 120 21,890 10,810 11,080
40. Physical sciences 4,275 3,020 1,255 39,060 27,545 11,515
41. Science technologies/technicians 760 270 495 7,120 3,660 3,465
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 12,170 7,620 4,550 152,105 104,850 47,255
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 9,035 6,095 2,940 125,480 92,730 32,750
25. Library science 860 95 765 11,110 2,145 8,965
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,040 1,270 770 13,415 8,365 5,045
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 235 160 70 2,100 1,605 495
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 66,450 60,815 5,640 828,400 758,350 70,055
04. Architecture and related services 3,000 2,230 775 29,015 17,055 11,960
14. Engineering 14,105 11,760 2,345 150,450 124,585 25,865
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 15,930 14,185 1,745 150,640 135,445 15,195
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 60 20 40
46. Construction trades 12,080 11,835 250 185,385 179,995 5,390
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 12,890 12,650 240 184,280 178,510 5,770
48. Precision production 8,440 8,155 280 128,580 122,750 5,830
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 4,870 2,875 1,990 85,485 56,900 28,585
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,225 1,860 1,365 51,770 30,870 20,900
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,640 1,020 625 33,715 26,025 7,690
Health and related fields 53,495 10,075 43,420 480,230 95,450 384,780
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 5,145 2,435 2,710 27,955 14,675 13,280
51. Health professions and related programs 46,810 6,810 39,995 441,105 74,630 366,470
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,540 830 715 11,160 6,140 5,020
Personal, protective and transportation services 19,480 9,360 10,120 290,005 151,070 138,935
12. Personal and culinary services 10,895 2,645 8,250 164,595 43,720 120,875
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 90 65 30 290 270 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 85 80 10 1,345 1,245 100
43. Security and protective services 5,730 4,075 1,650 54,625 42,415 12,210
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,680 2,490 190 69,160 63,425 5,740
Other 70 0 60 1,055 375 680
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 70 10 60 1,055 375 675
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 151 395,885 192,025 203,860 4,371,935 2,167,805 2,204,130
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 139,585 73,030 66,555 1,389,585 720,500 669,085
Education 14,525 3,450 11,080 180,615 37,990 142,625
13. Education 14,520 3,445 11,075 180,615 37,990 142,625
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10,310 4,755 5,555 122,045 55,575 66,475
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,780 1,300 475 19,510 13,740 5,770
50. Visual and performing arts 8,530 3,450 5,080 102,535 41,830 60,705
Humanities 14,565 5,350 9,215 138,330 54,580 83,750
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,370 250 1,115 25,220 5,455 19,765
23. English language and literature/letters 3,925 1,125 2,795 9,585 2,990 6,595
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3,535 1,265 2,270 57,730 25,305 32,430
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 90 30 60 600 255 350
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,025 580 445 6,980 4,415 2,570
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,130 635 495 5,415 3,380 2,035
54. History 2,690 1,375 1,320 12,235 7,140 5,095
55. French language and literature/letters 805 90 715 20,555 5,640 14,915
Social and behavioural sciences and law 34,215 10,895 23,320 301,550 95,120 206,430
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 270 50 215 3,550 925 2,620
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 3,955 1,635 2,320 40,275 13,900 26,370
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,885 330 5,555 63,120 4,295 58,825
22. Legal professions and studies 4,680 1,300 3,380 53,620 18,830 34,790
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 805 130 675 6,840 1,420 5,420
42. Psychology 4,770 1,145 3,630 44,540 10,255 34,285
45. Social sciences 13,850 6,305 7,550 89,610 45,495 44,110
Business, management and public administration 52,260 21,270 30,990 706,400 248,920 457,480
30.16 Accounting and computer science 95 10 80 615 215 400
44. Public administration and social service professions 4,655 755 3,900 38,320 7,835 30,485
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 47,515 20,505 27,010 667,470 240,870 426,600
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10,655 5,105 5,555 92,480 49,390 43,090
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,720 1,920 2,800 40,895 16,635 24,260
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,095 900 1,195 12,450 7,435 5,015
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 135 45 95 4,175 2,385 1,785
40. Physical sciences 3,140 2,060 1,075 29,705 20,255 9,445
41. Science technologies/technicians 565 170 400 5,255 2,675 2,580
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 10,445 6,665 3,775 132,750 91,865 40,885
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 8,145 5,535 2,605 112,715 83,240 29,470
25. Library science 555 65 490 8,720 1,665 7,055
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,555 935 615 9,725 5,815 3,915
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 190 130 60 1,585 1,150 440
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 49,040 44,300 4,745 639,185 577,845 61,335
04. Architecture and related services 2,420 1,790 630 24,260 13,870 10,385
14. Engineering 10,820 8,745 2,075 126,835 103,165 23,665
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 12,035 10,580 1,460 116,595 103,710 12,885
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 50 15 30
46. Construction trades 8,320 8,110 215 134,865 130,350 4,510
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 9,625 9,465 160 139,935 135,155 4,780
48. Precision production 5,815 5,610 205 96,655 91,580 5,075
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 3,860 2,185 1,675 69,865 45,215 24,655
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,505 1,360 1,140 41,755 23,965 17,795
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,355 820 535 28,110 21,250 6,860
Health and related fields 41,360 7,865 33,500 368,600 72,245 296,355
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,130 1,945 2,185 22,660 11,635 11,030
51. Health professions and related programs 35,975 5,290 30,680 337,320 56,510 280,810
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,255 620 635 8,620 4,110 4,510
Personal, protective and transportation services 14,995 7,155 7,840 229,640 118,260 111,375
12. Personal and culinary services 8,190 1,905 6,290 129,245 32,830 96,410
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 60 40 20 225 200 25
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 50 45 10 875 795 80
43. Security and protective services 4,600 3,220 1,375 42,550 32,575 9,975
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,095 1,945 150 56,750 51,860 4,890
Other 65 10 55 890 300 595
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 65 10 55 890 300 595
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 157 612,630 295,870 316,765 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,240
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 279,685 137,770 141,915 2,750,045 1,349,775 1,400,270
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 332,950 158,095 174,850 3,884,235 1,910,265 1,973,970
Location of study inside Canada 279,305 131,480 147,830 3,509,610 1,716,730 1,792,880
Same as province or territory of residence 263,820 124,035 139,785 3,367,195 1,642,930 1,724,270
Different than province or territory of residence 15,485 7,445 8,045 142,415 73,800 68,610
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 53,640 26,625 27,020 374,620 193,530 181,090
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 9,405 4,695 4,715 28,320 16,915 11,410
Philippines 3,405 1,150 2,260 12,515 3,600 8,920
India 4,350 2,140 2,215 6,805 3,660 3,150
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 7,585 4,350 3,235 11,250 6,535 4,715
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 2,100 930 1,175 17,155 7,755 9,395
France 310 165 155 69,665 39,885 29,780
Other 26,475 13,200 13,270 228,905 115,185 113,725
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 157 395,885 192,025 203,860 4,371,935 2,167,810 2,204,130
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 139,585 73,030 66,555 1,389,590 720,505 669,085
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 256,305 118,995 137,300 2,982,350 1,447,305 1,535,045
Location of study inside Canada 217,455 100,745 116,715 2,676,230 1,293,455 1,382,780
Same as province or territory of residence 206,320 95,400 110,920 2,567,605 1,238,320 1,329,280
Different than province or territory of residence 11,140 5,345 5,790 108,630 55,125 53,500
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 38,845 18,250 20,590 306,115 153,850 152,265
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 7,370 3,510 3,860 19,655 11,145 8,505
Philippines 2,835 945 1,885 10,545 2,935 7,610
India 3,465 1,645 1,820 4,865 2,465 2,400
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,280 1,760 1,515 7,390 4,245 3,145
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 1,715 735 980 15,420 6,865 8,550
France 270 140 135 57,315 32,115 25,205
Other 19,905 9,520 10,390 190,930 94,085 96,850
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 612,630 295,865 316,760 6,634,280 3,260,040 3,374,245
In the labour force 395,005 203,310 191,695 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Employed 369,070 189,390 179,685 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220
Unemployed 25,935 13,920 12,015 306,170 177,630 128,540
Not in the labour force 217,630 92,565 125,065 2,378,780 1,045,300 1,333,480
Participation rate 64.5 68.7 60.5 64.1 67.9 60.5
Employment rate 60.2 64.0 56.7 59.5 62.5 56.7
Unemployment rate 6.6 6.8 6.3 7.2 8.0 6.3
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 164 612,635 295,870 316,765 6,634,280 3,260,035 3,374,240
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 205,510 87,260 118,250 2,228,315 967,660 1,260,655
Worked 407,120 208,605 198,515 4,405,965 2,292,375 2,113,585
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 215,720 120,610 95,115 2,084,020 1,145,805 938,215
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 191,395 87,995 103,400 2,321,945 1,146,575 1,175,375
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.2 43.7 42.8 42.5 42.7 42.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 395,005 203,305 191,695 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 8,250 4,130 4,120 101,485 51,640 49,850
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 386,760 199,180 187,580 4,154,015 2,163,095 1,990,915
Employee 345,435 173,340 172,095 3,664,920 1,863,740 1,801,185
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 41,325 25,835 15,490 489,090 299,355 189,730
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 172 395,010 203,305 191,700 4,255,500 2,214,735 2,040,765
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 8,245 4,130 4,120 101,490 51,640 49,850
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 386,760 199,180 187,580 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915
0 Management occupations 44,395 27,375 17,015 418,450 263,585 154,875
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 58,035 17,655 40,380 677,390 210,525 466,865
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 24,585 19,680 4,905 286,270 222,375 63,895
3 Health occupations 29,160 5,680 23,480 295,765 57,160 238,610
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 47,655 15,160 32,495 502,945 147,145 355,795
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 11,585 5,340 6,245 135,730 64,370 71,365
6 Sales and service occupations 92,675 39,150 53,530 988,610 449,820 538,790
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 52,050 48,990 3,060 574,675 544,100 30,570
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 6,145 4,665 1,480 67,290 55,610 11,685
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 20,470 15,470 5,000 206,875 148,405 58,475
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 173 395,005 203,310 191,700 4,255,495 2,214,735 2,040,765
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 8,245 4,125 4,120 101,490 51,635 49,850
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 386,760 199,180 187,580 4,154,010 2,163,095 1,990,915
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3,525 2,100 1,430 84,060 60,460 23,595
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 530 440 90 20,920 18,175 2,745
22 Utilities 2,060 1,545 515 28,410 20,650 7,755
23 Construction 26,720 23,270 3,455 254,055 223,770 30,285
31-33 Manufacturing 44,845 34,170 10,675 458,315 332,080 126,240
41 Wholesale trade 17,970 12,255 5,715 157,365 104,885 52,475
44-45 Retail trade 46,045 21,110 24,935 508,170 239,625 268,545
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 15,845 11,555 4,290 187,550 142,550 45,000
51 Information and cultural industries 8,530 4,960 3,570 100,775 59,705 41,070
52 Finance and insurance 18,210 7,810 10,400 165,140 66,175 98,965
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 7,430 3,780 3,650 61,380 36,505 24,875
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 25,945 14,415 11,535 288,715 161,030 127,685
55 Management of companies and enterprises 805 370 435 3,305 1,270 2,035
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 18,830 10,970 7,860 176,185 108,280 67,905
61 Educational services 34,260 10,785 23,475 306,575 96,170 210,405
62 Health care and social assistance 48,605 8,620 39,985 532,680 99,380 433,295
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 7,030 3,735 3,300 84,130 44,235 39,895
72 Accommodation and food services 25,505 10,280 15,220 278,500 123,235 155,265
81 Other services (except public administration) 16,060 7,435 8,630 193,700 89,455 104,245
91 Public administration 18,000 9,565 8,430 264,085 135,455 128,630
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 174 369,070 189,385 179,680 3,949,325 2,037,105 1,912,220
Worked at home 25,040 12,280 12,760 266,285 134,325 131,960
Worked outside Canada 1,510 1,085 430 10,600 7,580 3,020
No fixed workplace address 39,415 28,565 10,850 351,595 265,405 86,185
Worked at usual place 303,105 147,460 155,645 3,320,850 1,629,795 1,691,050
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 303,105 147,460 155,640 3,320,845 1,629,795 1,691,050
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 178,385 78,580 99,800 1,732,155 810,895 921,260
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 15,700 7,335 8,365 485,450 234,700 250,750
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 108,335 61,170 47,170 1,037,125 549,095 488,030
Commute to a different province or territory 685 375 305 66,125 35,110 31,015
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 175 342,515 176,025 166,495 3,672,445 1,895,200 1,777,240
Car, truck, van - as a driver 265,075 141,460 123,620 2,739,405 1,475,775 1,263,625
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 23,110 10,295 12,820 133,760 51,045 82,715
Public transit 33,710 14,525 19,180 503,285 217,465 285,820
Walked 14,580 6,185 8,390 205,350 93,595 111,760
Bicycle 3,020 2,115 900 54,625 36,470 18,155
Other method 3,020 1,435 1,585 36,010 20,845 15,170
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 176 342,515 176,025 166,495 3,672,440 1,895,200 1,777,240
Less than 15 minutes 78,045 34,725 43,325 1,035,455 493,225 542,235
15 to 29 minutes 125,300 60,680 64,620 1,200,455 617,010 583,445
30 to 44 minutes 66,410 36,295 30,115 777,955 425,640 352,310
45 to 59 minutes 30,720 18,180 12,545 343,540 184,440 159,100
60 minutes and over 42,030 26,150 15,880 315,035 174,875 140,160
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 177 342,520 176,020 166,495 3,672,440 1,895,205 1,777,240
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 27,700 20,810 6,885 256,150 192,835 63,315
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 61,305 38,115 23,190 675,585 420,120 255,465
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 87,680 42,620 45,060 1,133,510 527,925 605,580
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 71,910 28,645 43,270 714,935 296,300 418,630
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 37,595 15,585 22,010 349,845 148,715 201,125
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 56,335 30,250 26,080 542,425 309,295 233,125
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 178 419,385 214,690 204,695 4,529,770 2,352,115 2,177,655
Single responses 415,815 213,050 202,765 4,187,865 2,169,480 2,018,385
Official languages 413,690 211,870 201,815 4,153,710 2,152,290 2,001,420
English 412,060 211,475 200,585 541,720 294,935 246,780
French 1,630 395 1,230 3,611,990 1,857,350 1,754,640
Non-official languages 2,125 1,180 950 34,160 17,190 16,970
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 12,670 6,180 6,490
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 8,350 4,095 4,260
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 8,285 4,060 4,220
Atikamekw 0 0 0 1,100 580 515
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 1,800 840 960
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 210 105 100
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 35 20 15
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 5,145 2,515 2,630
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 30 20 10
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 25 20 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 45 15 25
Algonquin 0 0 0 45 20 30
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 4,305 2,080 2,220
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 4,290 2,075 2,215
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 15 0 15
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 10 0 15
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 2,130 1,180 950 21,490 11,005 10,480
Afro-Asiatic languages 150 90 55 1,895 1,125 775
Berber languages 0 0 0 35 10 30
Kabyle 0 0 0 15 0 20
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 0 10
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 145 90 55 1,860 1,110 745
Amharic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 130 85 45 1,715 1,045 665
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 10 0 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 140 70 70
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 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 135 55 80 1,725 850 870
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 10 315 140 175
Vietnamese 135 55 75 1,410 710 695
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 40 20 15 135 65 70
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 10 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 10
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 35 25 15 115 50 60
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 275 90 190
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 10 0 10
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 265 90 175
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Dravidian languages 10 0 0 150 75 75
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 145 75 70
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Indo-European languages 1,095 605 490 10,165 5,255 4,910
Albanian 35 25 15 30 20 10
Armenian 0 0 0 275 130 145
Balto-Slavic languages 355 205 155 1,130 500 635
Baltic languages 10 10 0 15 0 10
Latvian 10 10 0 15 10 10
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Slavic languages 350 200 150 1,115 495 625
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 40 15 20 10 0 0
Bulgarian 10 10 0 55 20 30
Croatian 45 35 10 10 0 10
Czech 0 0 0 10 0 10
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 105 45 60 170 65 105
Russian 35 15 20 735 340 395
Serbian 95 65 25 10 15 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Slovak 10 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 10 10 10 110 35 75
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 25 10 15 1,285 575 715
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 15 10 0
Dutch 15 10 10 25 10 15
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 10 0 0 370 170 195
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 10 15 10 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 860 375 485
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 0 10 0 525 260 270
Indo-Iranian languages 255 145 115 1,385 780 600
Indo-Aryan languages 220 120 100 680 390 295
Bengali 0 10 0 110 70 35
Gujarati 25 15 10 20 0 10
Hindi 10 0 10 35 20 15
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 10 20 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 120 65 50 415 225 190
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 50 30 25 85 50 35
Iranian languages 30 20 10 700 395 305
Kurdish 0 0 0 15 0 15
Pashto 0 0 0 10 0 15
Persian (Farsi) 35 20 10 675 385 285
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 410 210 195 5,525 2,990 2,540
Catalan 0 0 0 15 0 15
Italian 25 10 20 590 315 275
Portuguese 170 120 55 635 365 270
Romanian 10 0 0 320 140 175
Spanish 205 80 125 3,975 2,165 1,810
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Japanese 50 35 15 235 80 150
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Georgian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Korean 115 50 65 300 150 150
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 10 10 0 45 25 20
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 25 20 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 10 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 30 10 25 205 60 140
American Sign Language 25 0 25 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 125 20 110
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 70 45 30
Sino-Tibetan languages 490 300 195 6,070 3,125 2,945
Chinese languages 470 285 185 6,075 3,130 2,950
Cantonese 195 135 60 2,655 1,325 1,330
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 260 145 115 3,100 1,630 1,465
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 70 40 30
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 20 10 10 235 130 110
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 15 10 10 110 40 75
Lao 0 0 0 55 25 30
Thai 15 0 10 55 10 40
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 110 60 50
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 0 0 110 55 55
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 40 10 40
Estonian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 35 0 35
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Multiple responses 3,570 1,635 1,935 341,900 182,635 159,265
English and French 1,100 395 700 315,620 169,365 146,255
English and non-official language 2,425 1,225 1,200 6,545 3,655 2,890
French and non-official language 0 0 0 7,525 3,460 4,065
English, French and non-official language 50 20 30 12,205 6,160 6,055
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 179 419,385 214,685 204,700 4,529,770 2,352,110 2,177,655
None 404,135 207,620 196,515 3,107,035 1,588,345 1,518,690
English 2,050 760 1,290 1,031,380 555,940 475,440
French 5,160 2,010 3,150 317,490 169,785 147,705
Non-official language 7,755 4,150 3,600 49,850 25,900 23,950
Aboriginal 20 10 15 4,985 2,285 2,705
Non-Aboriginal 7,730 4,145 3,590 44,865 23,620 21,245
English and French 10 0 0 2,185 1,040 1,140
English and non-official language 20 10 10 14,910 7,255 7,655
French and non-official language 260 130 130 6,855 3,795 3,055
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 65 50 20
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 727,270 354,905 372,360 7,880,315 3,897,740 3,982,575
Non-movers 643,270 313,465 329,810 6,965,520 3,447,320 3,518,195
Movers 83,995 41,440 42,555 914,800 450,420 464,380
Non-migrants 50,575 24,850 25,725 547,410 269,850 277,560
Migrants 33,420 16,595 16,825 367,385 180,565 186,820
Internal migrants 27,410 13,430 13,980 305,465 149,335 156,135
Intraprovincial migrants 25,080 12,220 12,860 284,280 137,945 146,330
Interprovincial migrants 2,330 1,215 1,115 21,190 11,385 9,805
External migrants 6,010 3,160 2,850 61,920 31,235 30,685
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 695,960 338,820 357,145 7,520,960 3,714,155 3,806,805
Non-movers 447,425 217,875 229,550 4,825,870 2,388,805 2,437,065
Movers 248,535 120,945 127,595 2,695,090 1,325,345 1,369,740
Non-migrants 144,510 70,290 74,220 1,507,665 741,220 766,440
Migrants 104,025 50,650 53,375 1,187,425 584,125 603,295
Internal migrants 84,060 40,635 43,425 949,170 464,830 484,340
Intraprovincial migrants 77,490 37,465 40,030 893,800 436,525 457,270
Interprovincial migrants 6,570 3,170 3,395 55,370 28,300 27,070
External migrants 19,965 10,015 9,950 238,250 119,295 118,960

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Hamilton [Census metropolitan area], Ontario and Quebec [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 13, 2024).

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