Special Interest Profile, 2021 Census of Population
Profile of interest: Age
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Total - Gender1 | Men+2 | Women+3 |
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Age groups, average age and median age | |||
Total - Age groups, average age and median age for the population in private households - 25% sample data | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,030 |
0 to 14 years | 124,110 | 63,745 | 60,365 |
0 to 4 years | 39,710 | 20,115 | 19,590 |
5 to 9 years | 42,225 | 21,820 | 20,400 |
10 to 14 years | 42,175 | 21,805 | 20,370 |
15 to 64 years | 493,755 | 247,130 | 246,625 |
15 to 19 years | 42,085 | 21,470 | 20,620 |
20 to 24 years | 56,020 | 29,895 | 26,125 |
25 to 29 years | 54,710 | 28,095 | 26,615 |
30 to 34 years | 54,610 | 27,330 | 27,280 |
35 to 39 years | 53,535 | 26,315 | 27,215 |
40 to 44 years | 49,625 | 23,855 | 25,775 |
45 to 49 years | 46,415 | 23,210 | 23,205 |
50 to 54 years | 44,115 | 21,575 | 22,545 |
55 to 59 years | 47,595 | 23,490 | 24,100 |
60 to 64 years | 45,050 | 21,900 | 23,150 |
65 years and over | 118,800 | 52,760 | 66,040 |
85 years and over | 12,060 | 4,700 | 7,360 |
Average age | 39.7 | 38.7 | 40.7 |
Median age | 38.4 | 37.2 | 39.6 |
Marital status | |||
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
Married or living common law | 334,045 | 166,605 | 167,445 |
Married | 278,190 | 138,740 | 139,445 |
Living common law | 55,855 | 27,860 | 27,990 |
Not married and not living common law | 278,505 | 133,285 | 145,220 |
Never married | 199,130 | 107,560 | 91,575 |
Separated | 14,250 | 6,140 | 8,110 |
Divorced | 36,035 | 13,550 | 22,485 |
Widowed | 29,095 | 6,040 | 23,055 |
Household type of person | |||
Total - Household type of person for the population in private households - 25% sample data4 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,030 |
Persons in one-census-family households without additional persons | 503,990 | 250,050 | 253,940 |
In a couple census family without children (no other persons present in the household) | 135,085 | 67,510 | 67,580 |
In a couple census family with children (no other persons present in the household)5 | 298,030 | 153,040 | 144,990 |
In a lone-parent census family (no other persons present in the household) | 70,875 | 29,505 | 41,370 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a man+ (no other persons present in the household)6 | 13,640 | 10,320 | 3,325 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a woman+ (no other persons present in the household)7 | 57,235 | 19,185 | 38,050 |
Persons in multigenerational households8 | 42,810 | 19,740 | 23,065 |
Persons in other census family households9 | 56,390 | 28,170 | 28,220 |
Persons in two-or-more-person non-census-family households | 42,650 | 24,660 | 17,990 |
Persons living alone (one-person households) | 90,820 | 41,010 | 49,810 |
Military service status | |||
Total - Military service status for the population aged 17 years and over in private households - 25% sample data10 | 596,410 | 291,675 | 304,730 |
Currently serving member | 2,420 | 1,925 | 500 |
Veteran | 8,030 | 6,595 | 1,435 |
No military service | 585,960 | 283,160 | 302,795 |
Total income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Total income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data11 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
With total income | 591,650 | 289,370 | 302,280 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 56,720 | 27,070 | 29,650 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 65,260 | 28,320 | 36,940 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 93,865 | 40,435 | 53,430 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 81,450 | 36,115 | 45,335 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 73,360 | 33,850 | 39,510 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 57,495 | 28,090 | 29,400 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 43,250 | 23,400 | 19,850 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 31,900 | 18,215 | 13,685 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 23,380 | 13,325 | 10,055 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 18,290 | 9,880 | 8,415 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 32,765 | 20,680 | 12,080 |
$150,000 and over | 13,915 | 9,995 | 3,925 |
After-tax income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - After-tax income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data12 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
With after-tax income | 591,805 | 289,455 | 302,350 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 59,155 | 27,725 | 31,425 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 70,800 | 30,865 | 39,940 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 112,740 | 49,500 | 63,245 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 99,565 | 45,335 | 54,235 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 82,570 | 40,035 | 42,535 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 57,770 | 31,150 | 26,620 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 38,135 | 21,580 | 16,560 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 27,125 | 14,825 | 12,300 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 15,065 | 8,615 | 6,455 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 9,190 | 5,925 | 3,265 |
$100,000 and over | 19,680 | 13,905 | 5,780 |
Employment income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
With employment income | 432,160 | 222,505 | 209,655 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 88,190 | 40,650 | 47,540 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 53,210 | 24,830 | 28,380 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 46,160 | 21,815 | 24,350 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 45,090 | 21,655 | 23,440 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 44,450 | 21,825 | 22,615 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 35,550 | 18,900 | 16,650 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 28,725 | 16,625 | 12,100 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 22,360 | 13,345 | 9,015 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 18,250 | 10,410 | 7,840 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 15,030 | 8,160 | 6,870 |
$100,000 and over | 35,140 | 24,285 | 10,855 |
Income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data14 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 591,650 | 289,370 | 302,280 |
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 50,120 | 56,550 | 44,000 |
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 40,000 | 43,600 | 36,800 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 591,805 | 289,455 | 302,350 |
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 41,200 | 45,400 | 37,200 |
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 35,200 | 38,000 | 32,800 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 432,160 | 222,505 | 209,655 |
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 46,400 | 52,900 | 39,480 |
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 36,400 | 40,800 | 31,800 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 545,050 | 263,625 | 281,425 |
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 9,840 | 8,480 | 11,120 |
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 7,550 | 5,040 | 9,400 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 66,315 | 31,385 | 34,935 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 5,200 | 5,240 | 5,160 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 6,115 | 5,800 | 6,395 |
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 159,810 | 77,900 | 81,905 |
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,740 | 8,560 | 8,910 |
Employment income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 213,280 | 118,795 | 94,485 |
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 58,000 | 62,000 | 53,200 |
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)17 | 68,700 | 75,100 | 60,800 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data18 | 170,365 | 79,510 | 90,855 |
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 17,600 | 19,000 | 16,400 |
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 26,280 | 29,480 | 23,520 |
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data19 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%)20 | 82.0 | 86.4 | 76.4 |
Employment income (%)21 | 67.6 | 72.0 | 62.3 |
Government transfers (%)22 | 18.1 | 13.7 | 23.5 |
Employment insurance benefits (%)23 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%)24 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 7.0 |
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%)25 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
Income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data26 | 612,555 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 572,520 | 279,320 | 293,195 |
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 37,600 | 42,400 | 34,000 |
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 47,880 | 54,700 | 41,360 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 572,705 | 279,330 | 293,375 |
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 33,200 | 36,800 | 30,600 |
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 39,080 | 43,680 | 34,680 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 431,370 | 221,250 | 210,120 |
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 36,800 | 41,600 | 32,800 |
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 46,400 | 52,900 | 39,560 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 498,905 | 240,460 | 258,440 |
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 2,000 | 1,110 | 4,880 |
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 6,670 | 5,380 | 7,870 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 42,495 | 20,045 | 22,455 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 5,600 | 5,520 | 5,640 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,130 | 6,560 | 7,640 |
Employment income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data27 | 612,555 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 211,695 | 117,810 | 93,885 |
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 54,400 | 58,800 | 49,200 |
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)28 | 64,500 | 70,900 | 56,550 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data29 | 159,045 | 74,035 | 85,015 |
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 23,000 | 24,800 | 21,400 |
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 31,680 | 35,680 | 28,200 |
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data30 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%) | 87.8 | 91.6 | 83.2 |
Employment income (%) | 73.0 | 76.6 | 68.6 |
Government transfers (%) | 12.1 | 8.5 | 16.8 |
Employment insurance benefits (%) | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 | |||
Total - Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data31 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
In the bottom half of the distribution | 410,690 | 199,545 | 211,155 |
In the bottom decile | 88,720 | 43,875 | 44,850 |
In the second decile | 81,400 | 37,990 | 43,405 |
In the third decile | 80,710 | 39,035 | 41,675 |
In the fourth decile | 79,865 | 38,970 | 40,900 |
In the fifth decile | 79,995 | 39,670 | 40,325 |
In the top half of the distribution | 325,970 | 164,090 | 161,880 |
In the sixth decile | 76,260 | 38,295 | 37,970 |
In the seventh decile | 73,605 | 36,810 | 36,790 |
In the eighth decile | 69,320 | 34,670 | 34,655 |
In the ninth decile | 60,305 | 30,640 | 29,665 |
In the top decile | 46,480 | 23,685 | 22,795 |
MBM poverty status in 2020 | |||
Total - MBM poverty status in 2020 for the population in private households to whom the low-income concept is applicable - 25% sample data32 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
In poverty based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) | 73,220 | 37,235 | 35,985 |
Poverty rate based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) (%)33 | 9.9 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
LIM low-income status in 2020 | |||
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data34 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) | 95,095 | 44,630 | 50,465 |
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) | 12.9 | 12.3 | 13.5 |
Knowledge of official languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data35 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
English only | 651,645 | 325,710 | 325,935 |
French only | 1,225 | 525 | 705 |
English and French | 71,435 | 32,040 | 39,400 |
Neither English nor French | 12,345 | 5,355 | 6,995 |
Language spoken most often at home | |||
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data36 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
English | 567,360 | 280,620 | 286,740 |
French | 7,920 | 3,640 | 4,280 |
Non-official language | 122,275 | 60,385 | 61,890 |
Indigenous37 | 595 | 240 | 355 |
Non-Indigenous | 121,675 | 60,140 | 61,535 |
English and French | 2,615 | 1,215 | 1,395 |
English and non-official language(s) | 34,980 | 17,065 | 17,915 |
French and non-official language(s) | 385 | 155 | 230 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 345 | 165 | 175 |
Multiple non-official languages | 785 | 380 | 405 |
Other language(s) spoken regularly at home | |||
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data38 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
None | 602,630 | 298,890 | 303,740 |
English | 52,415 | 25,805 | 26,615 |
French | 9,535 | 4,210 | 5,320 |
Non-official language | 54,480 | 25,795 | 28,685 |
Indigenous39 | 2,170 | 850 | 1,320 |
Non-Indigenous | 52,315 | 24,945 | 27,365 |
English and French | 645 | 265 | 380 |
English and non-official language(s) | 9,175 | 4,775 | 4,400 |
French and non-official language(s) | 1,925 | 855 | 1,075 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 110 | 65 | 50 |
Multiple non-official languages | 5,750 | 2,985 | 2,765 |
Mother tongue | |||
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data40 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
English | 481,365 | 240,590 | 240,775 |
French | 19,855 | 9,110 | 10,745 |
Non-official language | 196,725 | 95,305 | 101,420 |
Indigenous41 | 2,685 | 1,040 | 1,650 |
Non-Indigenous | 194,040 | 94,260 | 99,775 |
English and French | 4,595 | 2,150 | 2,440 |
English and non-official language(s) | 30,280 | 14,635 | 15,645 |
French and non-official language(s) | 795 | 370 | 420 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 600 | 260 | 340 |
Multiple non-official languages | 2,445 | 1,215 | 1,230 |
First official language spoken | |||
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data42 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
English | 701,050 | 347,540 | 353,505 |
French | 20,235 | 9,320 | 10,915 |
English and French | 3,470 | 1,645 | 1,825 |
Neither English nor French | 11,910 | 5,130 | 6,780 |
Knowledge of languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data43 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Official languages | 724,310 | 358,280 | 366,030 |
English | 723,085 | 357,750 | 365,330 |
French | 72,670 | 32,570 | 40,100 |
Non-official languages | 261,030 | 126,515 | 134,520 |
Indigenous41 | 5,175 | 2,085 | 3,095 |
Non-Indigenous | 255,985 | 124,485 | 131,495 |
Number of languages known | |||
Total - Number of languages known for the population in private households - 25% sample data44 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Knowledge of one language | 429,990 | 216,420 | 213,575 |
English only | 418,840 | 211,510 | 207,325 |
French only | 660 | 300 | 355 |
Non-official language only | 10,495 | 4,610 | 5,885 |
Knowledge of more than one language | 306,665 | 147,210 | 159,455 |
English and French only | 56,130 | 25,305 | 30,825 |
English, French and one or more non-official languages | 15,310 | 6,735 | 8,575 |
English and one or more non-official languages | 232,805 | 114,200 | 118,605 |
French and one or more non-official languages | 570 | 225 | 345 |
Multiple non-official languages only | 1,855 | 745 | 1,110 |
Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language born in 2003 or later | |||
Total - Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language for the population in private households born in 2003 or later - 25% sample data45 | 151,420 | 77,640 | 73,780 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 17,910 | 8,860 | 9,050 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 133,505 | 68,780 | 64,725 |
Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) | |||
Total - Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, for the population in private households born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) - 25% sample data46 | 108,810 | 56,020 | 52,790 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 13,575 | 6,710 | 6,860 |
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 8,995 | 4,320 | 4,670 |
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 4,580 | 2,390 | 2,190 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 95,240 | 49,310 | 45,935 |
Indigenous identity | |||
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Indigenous identity48 | 90,995 | 43,585 | 47,410 |
Single Indigenous responses49 | 88,655 | 42,490 | 46,160 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 40,290 | 18,880 | 21,405 |
Métis | 47,915 | 23,380 | 24,530 |
Inuk (Inuit) | 455 | 225 | 230 |
Multiple Indigenous responses50 | 1,600 | 740 | 860 |
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere51 | 740 | 350 | 390 |
Non-Indigenous identity | 645,665 | 320,050 | 325,615 |
Registered or Treaty Indian status | |||
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Registered or Treaty Indian52 | 36,690 | 17,090 | 19,605 |
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian | 699,965 | 346,545 | 353,420 |
Indigenous ancestry | |||
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Indigenous ancestry (only)54 | 42,465 | 20,035 | 22,430 |
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)55 | 41,075 | 19,400 | 21,675 |
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry | 29,575 | 13,800 | 15,775 |
Métis single ancestry | 11,270 | 5,480 | 5,790 |
Inuit single ancestry | 230 | 120 | 110 |
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)56 | 1,390 | 635 | 755 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only | 1,340 | 605 | 735 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestry only | 20 | 10 | 0 |
Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 25 | 15 | 10 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries57 | 50,730 | 24,670 | 26,065 |
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries58 | 48,430 | 23,705 | 24,725 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 18,695 | 9,105 | 9,585 |
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 29,465 | 14,475 | 14,995 |
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 270 | 130 | 140 |
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries59 | 2,300 | 955 | 1,340 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 2,210 | 920 | 1,295 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 50 | 20 | 30 |
Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 35 | 20 | 15 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous ancestry only60 | 643,465 | 318,930 | 324,535 |
Acceptable housing | |||
Total - Acceptable housing for the population in private households - 25% sample data61 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Below affordability threshold only | 90,660 | 42,515 | 48,145 |
Below suitability threshold only | 83,805 | 42,515 | 41,290 |
Below adequacy threshold only | 32,690 | 16,140 | 16,545 |
Below affordability and suitability thresholds | 13,750 | 6,430 | 7,315 |
Below affordability and adequacy thresholds | 6,885 | 3,170 | 3,720 |
Below suitability and adequacy thresholds | 6,880 | 3,360 | 3,520 |
Below affordability, suitability and adequacy thresholds | 900 | 465 | 435 |
Acceptable | 501,095 | 249,040 | 252,055 |
Core housing need | |||
Total - Household examined for core housing need for the population in private households - 25% sample data62 | 722,960 | 356,575 | 366,380 |
In core need | 70,810 | 32,180 | 38,630 |
Not in core need | 652,150 | 324,400 | 327,750 |
Tenure | |||
Total - Tenure for the population in private households - 25% sample data63 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Owner | 505,805 | 250,010 | 255,790 |
Renter | 230,855 | 113,620 | 117,240 |
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Citizenship | |||
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data64 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Canadian citizens65 | 634,515 | 311,040 | 323,475 |
Canadian citizens only | 581,795 | 284,945 | 296,850 |
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country | 52,725 | 26,095 | 26,635 |
Not Canadian citizens66 | 102,140 | 52,590 | 49,550 |
Immigrant status and period of immigration | |||
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data67 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Non-immigrants68 | 505,525 | 249,260 | 256,265 |
Immigrants69 | 201,040 | 97,485 | 103,560 |
Before 1980 | 29,075 | 13,490 | 15,585 |
1980 to 1990 | 17,295 | 8,640 | 8,650 |
1991 to 2000 | 17,055 | 7,820 | 9,240 |
2001 to 2010 | 48,285 | 23,550 | 24,735 |
2011 to 202170 | 89,330 | 43,980 | 45,345 |
2011 to 2015 | 43,425 | 21,155 | 22,275 |
2016 to 2021 | 45,905 | 22,825 | 23,075 |
Non-permanent residents71 | 30,095 | 16,895 | 13,205 |
Age at immigration | |||
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data72 | 201,040 | 97,485 | 103,560 |
Under 5 years | 19,145 | 9,855 | 9,290 |
5 to 14 years | 37,070 | 19,200 | 17,865 |
15 to 24 years | 35,750 | 16,795 | 18,955 |
25 to 44 years | 91,925 | 43,405 | 48,520 |
45 years and over | 17,155 | 8,225 | 8,930 |
Place of birth | |||
Total - Place of birth for the population in private households - 25% sample data73 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Born in Canada | 500,250 | 246,565 | 253,685 |
Born outside Canada | 236,410 | 117,070 | 119,345 |
Americas | 22,475 | 10,740 | 11,740 |
North America | 5,900 | 2,725 | 3,175 |
United States of America | 5,900 | 2,725 | 3,175 |
Other places of birth in North America | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central America | 3,665 | 1,845 | 1,825 |
El Salvador | 1,485 | 770 | 715 |
Guatemala | 390 | 185 | 210 |
Mexico | 1,195 | 595 | 600 |
Other places of birth in Central America | 590 | 295 | 300 |
Caribbean and Bermuda | 4,890 | 2,385 | 2,505 |
Barbados | 190 | 80 | 105 |
Cuba | 155 | 60 | 95 |
Dominican Republic | 180 | 95 | 80 |
Grenada | 65 | 50 | 15 |
Haiti | 180 | 85 | 95 |
Jamaica | 2,065 | 975 | 1,090 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 165 | 70 | 95 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 1,555 | 780 | 775 |
Other places of birth in Caribbean and Bermuda | 345 | 190 | 160 |
South America | 8,020 | 3,790 | 4,230 |
Argentina | 775 | 365 | 415 |
Brazil | 2,150 | 1,045 | 1,105 |
Chile | 850 | 415 | 435 |
Colombia | 1,150 | 565 | 585 |
Ecuador | 385 | 195 | 190 |
Guyana | 1,140 | 495 | 640 |
Peru | 280 | 135 | 150 |
Venezuela74 | 185 | 60 | 120 |
Other places of birth in South America | 1,100 | 510 | 595 |
Europe | 35,770 | 17,470 | 18,305 |
Western Europe | 6,235 | 3,205 | 3,030 |
Austria | 250 | 130 | 120 |
Belgium | 225 | 145 | 80 |
France | 865 | 495 | 370 |
Germany | 3,600 | 1,725 | 1,875 |
Netherlands | 1,115 | 590 | 520 |
Switzerland | 165 | 105 | 55 |
Other places of birth in Western Europe | 15 | 10 | 0 |
Eastern Europe | 12,090 | 5,640 | 6,450 |
Belarus | 320 | 130 | 190 |
Bulgaria | 160 | 85 | 75 |
Czechia | 275 | 155 | 125 |
Hungary | 470 | 210 | 260 |
Moldova75 | 280 | 160 | 125 |
Poland | 3,540 | 1,605 | 1,930 |
Romania | 535 | 290 | 245 |
Russian Federation | 2,035 | 900 | 1,140 |
Slovakia | 190 | 65 | 125 |
Ukraine | 4,110 | 1,965 | 2,145 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Europe | 180 | 75 | 110 |
Northern Europe | 8,070 | 4,090 | 3,980 |
Denmark | 175 | 115 | 65 |
Ireland76 | 500 | 300 | 195 |
United Kingdom77 | 7,115 | 3,535 | 3,580 |
Other places of birth in Northern Europe | 275 | 140 | 135 |
Southern Europe | 9,380 | 4,540 | 4,845 |
Albania | 75 | 40 | 40 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 825 | 445 | 380 |
Croatia | 650 | 290 | 360 |
Greece | 750 | 420 | 335 |
Italy | 2,445 | 1,190 | 1,255 |
North Macedonia | 150 | 70 | 85 |
Portugal | 3,475 | 1,650 | 1,830 |
Serbia78 | 370 | 175 | 195 |
Spain | 150 | 70 | 80 |
Other places of birth in Southern Europe | 480 | 195 | 285 |
Africa | 28,275 | 14,335 | 13,940 |
Western Africa | 11,895 | 6,390 | 5,505 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 195 | 95 | 95 |
Ghana | 505 | 320 | 185 |
Nigeria | 9,815 | 5,185 | 4,630 |
Other places of birth in Western Africa | 1,380 | 785 | 600 |
Eastern Africa | 10,260 | 4,895 | 5,365 |
Eritrea | 2,685 | 1,405 | 1,285 |
Ethiopia | 2,645 | 1,200 | 1,435 |
Kenya | 1,105 | 530 | 570 |
Mauritius | 150 | 70 | 80 |
Somalia | 885 | 380 | 500 |
Tanzania79 | 360 | 145 | 215 |
Uganda | 410 | 190 | 220 |
Zimbabwe | 390 | 205 | 185 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Africa | 1,635 | 770 | 865 |
Northern Africa | 3,470 | 1,745 | 1,725 |
Algeria | 345 | 145 | 205 |
Egypt | 1,285 | 670 | 615 |
Morocco | 530 | 270 | 255 |
Sudan80 | 920 | 435 | 480 |
Tunisia | 140 | 90 | 50 |
Other places of birth in Northern Africa | 250 | 125 | 120 |
Central Africa | 1,855 | 910 | 945 |
Cameroon | 255 | 100 | 160 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 1,395 | 730 | 665 |
Other places of birth in Central Africa | 200 | 80 | 120 |
Southern Africa | 795 | 400 | 395 |
South Africa, Republic of | 745 | 385 | 365 |
Other places of birth in Southern Africa | 45 | 15 | 35 |
Asia | 149,175 | 74,185 | 74,990 |
West Central Asia and the Middle East | 10,425 | 5,515 | 4,915 |
Afghanistan | 810 | 375 | 430 |
Iran81 | 1,465 | 825 | 640 |
Iraq | 1,240 | 615 | 625 |
Israel | 1,430 | 750 | 675 |
Jordan | 300 | 170 | 130 |
Kazakhstan | 465 | 215 | 250 |
Kuwait | 225 | 120 | 105 |
Lebanon | 310 | 170 | 140 |
Saudi Arabia | 555 | 295 | 260 |
Syria82 | 1,700 | 915 | 780 |
Turkey | 320 | 185 | 135 |
United Arab Emirates | 525 | 315 | 210 |
Other places of birth in West Central Asia and the Middle East | 1,080 | 555 | 530 |
Eastern Asia | 19,605 | 9,430 | 10,175 |
China83 | 13,525 | 6,590 | 6,930 |
Hong Kong84 | 1,940 | 970 | 970 |
Japan | 385 | 115 | 270 |
Korea, South85 | 3,305 | 1,585 | 1,725 |
Taiwan | 385 | 145 | 240 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Asia | 60 | 20 | 40 |
Southeast Asia | 71,110 | 33,155 | 37,955 |
Cambodia | 290 | 140 | 145 |
Indonesia | 210 | 90 | 120 |
Laos86 | 800 | 415 | 385 |
Malaysia | 565 | 270 | 295 |
Philippines | 62,925 | 29,300 | 33,620 |
Singapore | 185 | 90 | 90 |
Thailand | 585 | 225 | 360 |
Viet Nam | 5,230 | 2,425 | 2,805 |
Other places of birth in Southeast Asia | 325 | 190 | 135 |
Southern Asia | 48,035 | 26,085 | 21,945 |
Bangladesh | 2,235 | 1,355 | 875 |
India | 39,870 | 21,605 | 18,265 |
Nepal | 515 | 260 | 255 |
Pakistan | 4,025 | 2,165 | 1,860 |
Sri Lanka | 1,240 | 625 | 620 |
Other places of birth in Southern Asia | 145 | 70 | 70 |
Oceania | 710 | 340 | 375 |
Australia | 485 | 215 | 275 |
Fiji | 25 | 15 | 15 |
New Zealand | 160 | 90 | 65 |
Other places of birth in Oceania | 35 | 20 | 20 |
Other places of birth87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Place of birth for the immigrant population | |||
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data88 | 201,040 | 97,485 | 103,560 |
Americas | 17,800 | 8,500 | 9,300 |
Brazil | 1,555 | 775 | 780 |
Colombia | 790 | 410 | 385 |
El Salvador | 1,460 | 760 | 705 |
Guyana | 1,105 | 480 | 625 |
Haiti | 155 | 70 | 75 |
Jamaica | 1,815 | 865 | 955 |
Mexico | 955 | 470 | 485 |
Peru | 205 | 90 | 115 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 1,505 | 750 | 755 |
United States of America | 3,875 | 1,735 | 2,140 |
Other places of birth in Americas | 4,380 | 2,085 | 2,295 |
Europe | 33,295 | 16,130 | 17,160 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 825 | 445 | 380 |
Croatia | 645 | 290 | 355 |
France | 655 | 370 | 285 |
Germany | 3,010 | 1,420 | 1,595 |
Greece | 705 | 390 | 315 |
Hungary | 470 | 210 | 260 |
Italy | 2,260 | 1,110 | 1,155 |
Netherlands | 1,045 | 545 | 495 |
Poland | 3,470 | 1,550 | 1,915 |
Portugal | 3,430 | 1,635 | 1,795 |
Romania | 505 | 270 | 240 |
Russian Federation | 1,950 | 835 | 1,110 |
Serbia78 | 355 | 175 | 180 |
Ukraine | 3,900 | 1,855 | 2,045 |
United Kingdom77 | 6,455 | 3,170 | 3,285 |
Other places of birth in Europe | 3,615 | 1,865 | 1,745 |
Africa | 23,455 | 11,695 | 11,765 |
Algeria | 340 | 140 | 195 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 1,325 | 690 | 635 |
Egypt | 1,165 | 600 | 570 |
Eritrea | 2,615 | 1,350 | 1,260 |
Ethiopia | 2,440 | 1,125 | 1,315 |
Morocco | 440 | 220 | 215 |
Nigeria | 7,440 | 3,855 | 3,585 |
Somalia | 785 | 320 | 465 |
South Africa, Republic of | 660 | 340 | 320 |
Other places of birth in Africa | 6,250 | 3,045 | 3,200 |
Asia | 125,975 | 60,885 | 65,085 |
Afghanistan | 795 | 365 | 425 |
Iran81 | 1,025 | 585 | 440 |
Iraq | 1,220 | 600 | 620 |
Lebanon | 285 | 160 | 125 |
Syria82 | 1,670 | 910 | 765 |
Turkey | 245 | 140 | 110 |
China83 | 8,900 | 4,140 | 4,760 |
Hong Kong84 | 1,170 | 600 | 570 |
Korea, South85 | 2,655 | 1,305 | 1,345 |
Taiwan | 270 | 100 | 170 |
Philippines | 62,105 | 28,940 | 33,165 |
Viet Nam | 4,335 | 2,010 | 2,330 |
Bangladesh | 1,250 | 635 | 610 |
India | 27,605 | 14,265 | 13,340 |
Pakistan | 3,735 | 1,915 | 1,820 |
Sri Lanka | 1,060 | 500 | 565 |
Other places of birth in Asia | 7,650 | 3,715 | 3,935 |
Oceania and other places of birth89 | 515 | 270 | 245 |
Generation status | |||
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data90 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
First generation91 | 236,410 | 117,070 | 119,345 |
Second generation92 | 131,455 | 65,405 | 66,055 |
Third generation or more93 | 368,795 | 181,165 | 187,630 |
Admission category and applicant type | |||
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the population in private households - 25% sample data94 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,025 |
Economic immigrants95 | 113,765 | 57,290 | 56,470 |
Principal applicants96 | 46,180 | 26,010 | 20,175 |
Secondary applicants97 | 67,585 | 31,285 | 36,300 |
Immigrants sponsored by family98 | 35,860 | 15,365 | 20,500 |
Refugees99 | 21,840 | 11,145 | 10,700 |
Other immigrants100 | 500 | 195 | 310 |
Admission category - not applicable101 | 564,700 | 279,640 | 285,055 |
Visible minority | |||
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data102 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,030 |
Total visible minority population103 | 253,630 | 127,430 | 126,205 |
South Asian | 62,460 | 33,650 | 28,810 |
Chinese | 22,750 | 11,105 | 11,640 |
Black | 40,085 | 20,410 | 19,670 |
Filipino | 83,305 | 40,035 | 43,265 |
Arab | 7,035 | 3,670 | 3,360 |
Latin American | 8,910 | 4,465 | 4,445 |
Southeast Asian | 10,285 | 4,950 | 5,335 |
West Asian | 3,285 | 1,715 | 1,570 |
Korean | 3,825 | 1,855 | 1,965 |
Japanese | 1,520 | 715 | 800 |
Visible minority, n.i.e.104 | 2,800 | 1,290 | 1,510 |
Multiple visible minorities | 7,380 | 3,555 | 3,825 |
Not a visible minority105 | 483,030 | 236,200 | 246,825 |
Ethnic or cultural origin | |||
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,030 |
Canadian | 51,625 | 26,385 | 25,240 |
English | 107,400 | 52,540 | 54,860 |
Irish | 77,850 | 36,970 | 40,885 |
Scottish | 99,465 | 48,065 | 51,395 |
French, n.o.s.107 | 66,405 | 31,720 | 34,685 |
German | 84,850 | 41,305 | 43,550 |
Chinese | 26,290 | 12,790 | 13,505 |
Italian | 16,915 | 8,380 | 8,530 |
Indian (India) | 33,570 | 17,815 | 15,760 |
Ukrainian | 90,375 | 43,520 | 46,860 |
Dutch | 20,605 | 10,070 | 10,535 |
Polish | 45,295 | 21,480 | 23,815 |
Québécois | 760 | 365 | 395 |
British Isles, n.o.s.108 | 16,525 | 8,255 | 8,270 |
Filipino | 80,110 | 38,430 | 41,680 |
French Canadian | 7,520 | 3,435 | 4,085 |
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.109 | 8,225 | 4,210 | 4,015 |
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.110 | 21,030 | 10,100 | 10,930 |
Métis | 44,360 | 21,510 | 22,850 |
European, n.o.s.111 | 7,835 | 4,025 | 3,805 |
Russian | 21,260 | 10,035 | 11,230 |
Norwegian | 9,620 | 4,420 | 5,200 |
Welsh | 9,555 | 4,610 | 4,945 |
Portuguese | 10,285 | 5,220 | 5,060 |
American | 4,300 | 2,060 | 2,240 |
Spanish | 8,455 | 4,040 | 4,415 |
Swedish | 11,545 | 5,345 | 6,200 |
Hungarian | 6,195 | 3,155 | 3,040 |
Acadian | 880 | 385 | 495 |
Pakistani | 4,515 | 2,350 | 2,165 |
African, n.o.s.112 | 7,195 | 3,720 | 3,480 |
Jewish | 10,270 | 5,060 | 5,210 |
Punjabi | 12,645 | 6,905 | 5,740 |
Vietnamese | 6,790 | 3,235 | 3,555 |
Arab, n.o.s.113 | 2,925 | 1,610 | 1,315 |
Greek | 3,040 | 1,580 | 1,460 |
Jamaican | 3,550 | 1,850 | 1,700 |
Asian, n.o.s.114 | 8,345 | 4,130 | 4,220 |
Cree, n.o.s.115 | 9,470 | 4,330 | 5,145 |
Korean | 3,715 | 1,770 | 1,950 |
Romanian | 3,385 | 1,615 | 1,770 |
Lebanese | 1,095 | 580 | 520 |
Iranian | 1,330 | 765 | 565 |
Christian, n.i.e.116 | 2,025 | 1,070 | 955 |
Danish | 4,145 | 1,990 | 2,155 |
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.117 | 8,225 | 3,965 | 4,255 |
Sikh | 8,390 | 4,500 | 3,890 |
Austrian | 6,505 | 3,065 | 3,440 |
Belgian | 9,310 | 4,535 | 4,780 |
Haitian | 305 | 175 | 130 |
Hindu | 3,470 | 1,885 | 1,590 |
Mexican | 1,795 | 885 | 910 |
Mennonite | 15,125 | 7,505 | 7,620 |
Swiss | 2,485 | 1,150 | 1,340 |
Finnish | 2,475 | 1,195 | 1,280 |
Sri Lankan | 1,075 | 555 | 515 |
Croatian | 2,325 | 1,160 | 1,165 |
Japanese | 2,205 | 1,055 | 1,145 |
South Asian, n.o.s.118 | 1,550 | 825 | 725 |
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.119 | 620 | 280 | 335 |
Northern European, n.o.s.120 | 2,270 | 1,035 | 1,235 |
Muslim | 1,660 | 875 | 785 |
Egyptian | 1,380 | 715 | 660 |
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.121 | 1,870 | 850 | 1,020 |
Tamil | 325 | 190 | 135 |
Icelandic | 15,865 | 7,740 | 8,125 |
Colombian | 975 | 485 | 490 |
Moroccan | 485 | 220 | 265 |
Czech | 2,655 | 1,310 | 1,350 |
Syrian | 1,265 | 650 | 615 |
Guyanese | 1,270 | 625 | 650 |
Afghan | 1,195 | 600 | 595 |
Black, n.o.s.122 | 1,880 | 990 | 890 |
Serbian | 1,105 | 555 | 550 |
Ojibway | 8,225 | 3,820 | 4,405 |
Newfoundlander | 365 | 180 | 185 |
Hong Konger | 990 | 500 | 485 |
Ontarian | 300 | 135 | 165 |
Persian | 490 | 255 | 245 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 2,065 | 990 | 1,075 |
Turkish | 780 | 455 | 320 |
Inuit, n.o.s.123 | 635 | 320 | 315 |
Bangladeshi | 1,835 | 1,110 | 715 |
Algerian | 290 | 145 | 145 |
Brazilian | 1,800 | 875 | 920 |
Nigerian | 4,700 | 2,420 | 2,285 |
Armenian | 305 | 140 | 160 |
Slovak | 1,205 | 565 | 640 |
Eastern European, n.o.s.124 | 1,945 | 925 | 1,020 |
Somali | 1,355 | 655 | 705 |
Taiwanese | 385 | 130 | 250 |
Iraqi | 685 | 315 | 370 |
Salvadorean | 1,600 | 840 | 755 |
African Caribbean | 700 | 285 | 415 |
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.125 | 1,765 | 895 | 865 |
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.126 | 595 | 320 | 275 |
Caribbean, n.o.s.127 | 1,075 | 475 | 605 |
Algonquin | 240 | 135 | 110 |
West Indian, n.o.s.128 | 1,035 | 500 | 535 |
Lithuanian | 850 | 425 | 430 |
Religion | |||
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data129 | 736,660 | 363,635 | 373,030 |
Buddhist | 6,860 | 3,080 | 3,785 |
Christian | 371,345 | 172,145 | 199,200 |
Christian, n.o.s.130 | 65,295 | 31,495 | 33,790 |
Anabaptist | 9,285 | 4,220 | 5,065 |
Anglican | 19,795 | 8,605 | 11,190 |
Baptist | 7,015 | 3,250 | 3,770 |
Catholic | 177,020 | 82,785 | 94,240 |
Christian Orthodox | 12,390 | 5,765 | 6,625 |
Jehovah's Witness | 2,665 | 1,200 | 1,475 |
Latter Day Saints | 1,025 | 515 | 510 |
Lutheran | 13,425 | 5,945 | 7,475 |
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) | 1,060 | 545 | 515 |
Pentecostal and other Charismatic | 10,775 | 5,085 | 5,690 |
Presbyterian | 2,890 | 1,300 | 1,590 |
Reformed | 980 | 450 | 530 |
United Church | 29,530 | 12,260 | 17,265 |
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions | 18,200 | 8,725 | 9,475 |
Hindu | 14,750 | 8,035 | 6,710 |
Jewish | 10,835 | 5,340 | 5,495 |
Muslim | 24,165 | 12,820 | 11,345 |
Sikh | 32,510 | 17,135 | 15,375 |
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality | 2,810 | 1,225 | 1,585 |
Other religions and spiritual traditions | 5,445 | 2,330 | 3,110 |
No religion and secular perspectives | 267,945 | 141,530 | 126,415 |
School attendance | |||
Total - School attendance for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data131 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
Did not attend school | 519,340 | 255,865 | 263,475 |
Attended school | 93,215 | 44,025 | 49,190 |
Attended elementary or secondary school only | 29,825 | 15,065 | 14,760 |
Attended postsecondary school only | 62,960 | 28,710 | 34,250 |
Attended college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution | 20,635 | 10,005 | 10,625 |
Attended university | 41,975 | 18,545 | 23,430 |
Attended both college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution and university | 350 | 165 | 190 |
Attended both elementary or secondary school and postsecondary school | 425 | 245 | 180 |
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | |||
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data132 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate | 98,815 | 50,700 | 48,115 |
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate133 | 513,740 | 249,190 | 264,550 |
Highest certificate, diploma or degree | |||
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data132 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 89,430 | 45,405 | 44,025 |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate134 | 182,910 | 93,775 | 89,135 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 340,215 | 160,715 | 179,495 |
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 161,460 | 79,745 | 81,720 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 34,885 | 24,205 | 10,680 |
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma135 | 18,160 | 10,765 | 7,400 |
Apprenticeship certificate136 | 16,725 | 13,445 | 3,280 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma137 | 107,675 | 47,460 | 60,215 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 18,910 | 8,085 | 10,820 |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 178,745 | 80,970 | 97,780 |
Bachelor's degree | 124,190 | 55,125 | 69,065 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 13,490 | 5,930 | 7,565 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 4,860 | 2,675 | 2,190 |
Master's degree | 30,770 | 14,055 | 16,715 |
Earned doctorate138 | 5,435 | 3,185 | 2,250 |
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 | |||
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data139 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree140 | 272,340 | 139,175 | 133,170 |
Education | 26,250 | 6,955 | 19,290 |
13. Education | 26,250 | 6,955 | 19,290 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 10,115 | 4,695 | 5,420 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 1,045 | 800 | 250 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 9,070 | 3,900 | 5,175 |
Humanities | 18,355 | 7,715 | 10,645 |
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1,575 | 420 | 1,160 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 3,510 | 1,040 | 2,470 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 6,440 | 2,710 | 3,735 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanities141 | 405 | 165 | 235 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 1,120 | 690 | 430 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 2,235 | 1,315 | 920 |
54. History | 2,335 | 1,250 | 1,085 |
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN | 735 | 135 | 605 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 39,170 | 14,045 | 25,120 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 795 | 160 | 635 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 3,790 | 1,790 | 2,000 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 6,970 | 545 | 6,420 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 5,720 | 2,105 | 3,615 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences142 | 1,060 | 275 | 785 |
42. Psychology | 7,015 | 2,000 | 5,015 |
45. Social sciences | 13,820 | 7,165 | 6,655 |
Business, management and public administration | 74,935 | 31,850 | 43,090 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 175 | 40 | 135 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 5,420 | 1,375 | 4,045 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 69,345 | 30,440 | 38,905 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 14,025 | 6,950 | 7,080 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 5,960 | 2,765 | 3,190 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 4,190 | 2,085 | 2,110 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences143 | 505 | 85 | 420 |
40. Physical sciences | 2,740 | 1,820 | 925 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 635 | 190 | 445 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 19,165 | 12,255 | 6,905 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 16,180 | 10,985 | 5,195 |
25. Library science | 865 | 160 | 705 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 1,895 | 975 | 925 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences144 | 215 | 140 | 80 |
Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 59,745 | 52,810 | 6,930 |
04. Architecture and related services | 2,500 | 1,425 | 1,075 |
14. Engineering | 16,535 | 13,260 | 3,270 |
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians | 13,915 | 12,240 | 1,670 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 10 | 10 | 0 |
46. Construction trades | 10,445 | 10,175 | 270 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 10,845 | 10,515 | 335 |
48. Precision production | 5,505 | 5,185 | 315 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 6,515 | 3,510 | 3,000 |
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields145 | 4,580 | 2,485 | 2,095 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 1,930 | 1,025 | 905 |
Health and related fields | 56,510 | 12,660 | 43,845 |
30.37 Design for human health | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology | 3,040 | 1,455 | 1,585 |
51. Health professions and related programs145 | 51,720 | 10,250 | 41,470 |
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs | 110 | 35 | 75 |
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs | 1,640 | 920 | 720 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 15,380 | 7,260 | 8,125 |
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services | 9,815 | 2,785 | 7,030 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 90 | 80 | 0 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 100 | 90 | 15 |
43. Security and protective services | 2,560 | 1,735 | 825 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 2,820 | 2,565 | 255 |
Other146 | 50 | 10 | 40 |
Location of study | |||
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 data147 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 272,340 | 139,175 | 133,170 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree148 | 340,215 | 160,715 | 179,495 |
Location of study inside Canada | 258,150 | 121,150 | 137,000 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 224,455 | 103,890 | 120,565 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 33,700 | 17,260 | 16,435 |
Location of study outside Canada149 | 82,060 | 39,565 | 42,495 |
Americas | 10,470 | 5,335 | 5,135 |
United States of America | 6,420 | 3,430 | 2,990 |
Other locations of study in Americas | 4,050 | 1,905 | 2,140 |
Europe | 10,140 | 5,410 | 4,730 |
United Kingdom77 | 2,745 | 1,555 | 1,185 |
France | 435 | 230 | 205 |
Other locations of study in Europe | 6,960 | 3,625 | 3,340 |
Africa | 6,640 | 3,465 | 3,175 |
Asia | 54,145 | 24,990 | 29,155 |
India | 15,025 | 7,490 | 7,530 |
Philippines | 27,105 | 11,855 | 15,250 |
China83 | 3,850 | 1,750 | 2,105 |
Other locations of study in Asia | 8,165 | 3,895 | 4,275 |
Oceania | 665 | 360 | 305 |
Labour force status | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data150 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
In the labour force | 402,365 | 209,645 | 192,720 |
Employed | 366,595 | 191,045 | 175,550 |
Unemployed | 35,770 | 18,600 | 17,165 |
Not in the labour force | 210,185 | 90,240 | 119,945 |
Participation rate | 65.7 | 69.9 | 61.6 |
Employment rate | 59.8 | 63.7 | 56.1 |
Unemployment rate | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Work activity during the reference year | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data151 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
Did not work152 | 214,680 | 93,400 | 121,275 |
Worked | 397,870 | 206,490 | 191,390 |
Worked full year full time153 | 218,230 | 121,880 | 96,355 |
Worked part year and/or part time154 | 179,640 | 84,610 | 95,030 |
Average weeks worked in reference year | 41.7 | 42.4 | 40.9 |
Class of worker | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample data155 | 402,365 | 209,645 | 192,720 |
Class of worker - not applicable156 | 9,685 | 4,700 | 4,990 |
All classes of workers157 | 392,680 | 204,950 | 187,730 |
Employee | 352,710 | 179,120 | 173,590 |
Self-employed158 | 39,965 | 25,830 | 14,140 |
Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data159 | 612,550 | 299,890 | 312,665 |
All TEER categories160 | 426,270 | 220,975 | 205,295 |
TEER 0 management occupations161 | 39,145 | 23,250 | 15,900 |
TEER 1 professional occupations162 | 80,045 | 36,030 | 44,020 |
TEER 2 occupations163 | 82,475 | 50,225 | 32,250 |
TEER 3 occupations164 | 76,560 | 36,735 | 39,825 |
TEER 4 occupations165 | 79,945 | 36,760 | 43,185 |
TEER 5 occupations166 | 68,100 | 37,980 | 30,120 |
Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020 - 25% sample data167 | 426,270 | 220,975 | 205,295 |
0 Legislative and senior management occupations | 3,780 | 2,590 | 1,190 |
00 Legislative and senior managers | 3,780 | 2,590 | 1,190 |
1 Business, finance and administration occupations | 74,845 | 25,430 | 49,415 |
10 Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting) | 7,465 | 3,435 | 4,030 |
11 Professional occupations in finance and business | 15,515 | 7,450 | 8,065 |
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations | 10,870 | 3,585 | 7,285 |
13 Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations | 16,750 | 3,050 | 13,700 |
14 Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations | 24,250 | 7,920 | 16,335 |
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 29,710 | 22,615 | 7,100 |
20 Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems | 1,820 | 1,385 | 430 |
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences | 16,030 | 11,805 | 4,225 |
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences | 11,870 | 9,425 | 2,440 |
3 Health occupations | 37,755 | 9,455 | 28,310 |
30 Specialized middle management occupations in health care | 860 | 175 | 690 |
31 Professional occupations in health | 16,290 | 4,465 | 11,830 |
32 Technical occupations in health | 6,915 | 1,675 | 5,245 |
33 Assisting occupations in support of health services | 13,685 | 3,140 | 10,550 |
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 58,820 | 20,115 | 38,700 |
40 Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services | 3,275 | 1,455 | 1,820 |
41 Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services | 28,830 | 10,700 | 18,130 |
42 Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services | 14,020 | 4,130 | 9,890 |
43 Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection | 8,145 | 3,025 | 5,120 |
44 Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations | 3,840 | 735 | 3,100 |
45 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 720 | 65 | 650 |
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 12,800 | 5,990 | 6,805 |
50 Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 600 | 315 | 285 |
51 Professional occupations in art and culture | 3,380 | 1,610 | 1,775 |
52 Technical occupations in art, culture and sport | 3,750 | 1,835 | 1,915 |
53 Occupations in art, culture and sport | 2,770 | 1,230 | 1,545 |
54 Support occupations in sport | 2,180 | 925 | 1,250 |
55 Support occupations in art and culture | 120 | 75 | 50 |
6 Sales and service occupations | 113,170 | 51,785 | 61,390 |
60 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services | 13,660 | 7,760 | 5,900 |
62 Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services | 8,325 | 4,135 | 4,190 |
63 Occupations in sales and services | 14,125 | 6,350 | 7,775 |
64 Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations | 34,785 | 16,220 | 18,565 |
65 Sales and service support occupations | 42,280 | 17,320 | 24,960 |
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 69,280 | 64,120 | 5,160 |
70 Middle management occupations in trades and transportation | 5,635 | 4,550 | 1,085 |
72 Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers | 24,220 | 23,275 | 940 |
73 General trades | 20,355 | 19,350 | 1,010 |
74 Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers | 3,840 | 3,205 | 630 |
75 Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers | 15,230 | 13,740 | 1,495 |
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 5,235 | 4,120 | 1,110 |
80 Middle management occupations in production and agriculture | 535 | 335 | 195 |
82 Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 570 | 535 | 45 |
83 Occupations in natural resources and related production | 190 | 160 | 30 |
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 425 | 320 | 105 |
85 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers | 3,510 | 2,770 | 740 |
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 20,875 | 14,755 | 6,120 |
90 Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 1,520 | 1,245 | 270 |
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers | 1,940 | 1,625 | 315 |
93 Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors | 540 | 425 | 110 |
94 Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing | 10,635 | 7,440 | 3,190 |
95 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 6,240 | 4,010 | 2,235 |
Industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data168 | 402,365 | 209,645 | 192,720 |
Industry - not applicable156 | 9,685 | 4,700 | 4,990 |
All industries157 | 392,680 | 204,950 | 187,730 |
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,340 | 1,460 | 880 |
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 665 | 585 | 80 |
22 Utilities | 3,435 | 2,405 | 1,030 |
23 Construction | 25,405 | 22,455 | 2,950 |
31-33 Manufacturing | 34,395 | 24,810 | 9,580 |
41 Wholesale trade | 11,145 | 7,985 | 3,155 |
44-45 Retail trade | 43,975 | 21,725 | 22,250 |
48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 27,425 | 22,075 | 5,350 |
51 Information and cultural industries | 7,370 | 4,540 | 2,825 |
52 Finance and insurance | 18,545 | 7,915 | 10,630 |
53 Real estate and rental and leasing | 5,855 | 3,280 | 2,570 |
54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 23,690 | 13,180 | 10,515 |
55 Management of companies and enterprises | 775 | 390 | 385 |
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 18,665 | 10,485 | 8,180 |
61 Educational services | 32,785 | 10,945 | 21,840 |
62 Health care and social assistance | 60,445 | 14,760 | 45,685 |
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation | 7,945 | 4,105 | 3,840 |
72 Accommodation and food services | 24,925 | 11,005 | 13,915 |
81 Other services (except public administration) | 16,850 | 7,805 | 9,045 |
91 Public administration | 26,045 | 13,040 | 13,015 |
Place of work status | |||
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data169 | 366,595 | 191,045 | 175,550 |
Worked at home | 68,955 | 32,340 | 36,615 |
Worked outside Canada | 865 | 695 | 170 |
No fixed workplace address | 41,350 | 31,555 | 9,795 |
Usual place of work | 255,420 | 126,450 | 128,970 |
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, 2020 - 25% sample data170 | 426,270 | 220,975 | 205,295 |
English | 412,870 | 214,895 | 197,975 |
French | 4,250 | 1,330 | 2,910 |
Non-official language | 4,860 | 2,610 | 2,250 |
Indigenous37 | 100 | 45 | 55 |
Non-Indigenous | 4,755 | 2,560 | 2,195 |
English and French | 1,430 | 585 | 845 |
English and non-official language(s) | 2,790 | 1,535 | 1,255 |
French and non-official language(s) | 20 | 0 | 20 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Multiple non-official languages | 45 | 15 | 30 |
Other language(s) 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, 2020 - 25% sample data171 | 426,270 | 220,975 | 205,295 |
None | 405,855 | 211,440 | 194,415 |
English | 4,130 | 1,745 | 2,385 |
French | 6,175 | 2,600 | 3,585 |
Non-official language | 8,600 | 4,380 | 4,220 |
Indigenous39 | 280 | 125 | 160 |
Non-Indigenous | 8,320 | 4,255 | 4,060 |
English and French | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English and non-official language(s) | 205 | 80 | 125 |
French and non-official language(s) | 200 | 105 | 95 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 1,090 | 625 | 465 |
Commuting destination | |||
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data172 | 255,420 | 126,450 | 128,970 |
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence | 236,720 | 113,985 | 122,735 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence | 1,530 | 965 | 570 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence | 16,010 | 10,710 | 5,300 |
Commute to a different province or territory | 1,165 | 795 | 370 |
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 data173 | 296,770 | 158,010 | 138,765 |
Car, truck or van - as a driver | 217,750 | 126,725 | 91,025 |
Car, truck or van - as a passenger | 27,305 | 8,385 | 18,920 |
Public transit | 27,705 | 11,295 | 16,410 |
Walked | 14,085 | 6,140 | 7,950 |
Bicycle | 3,875 | 2,680 | 1,200 |
Other method | 6,045 | 2,790 | 3,255 |
Commuting duration | |||
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data174 | 296,770 | 158,010 | 138,765 |
Less than 15 minutes | 80,145 | 37,730 | 42,420 |
15 to 29 minutes | 135,335 | 72,725 | 62,610 |
30 to 44 minutes | 58,480 | 34,565 | 23,920 |
45 to 59 minutes | 12,265 | 6,805 | 5,460 |
60 minutes and over | 10,535 | 6,180 | 4,355 |
Time leaving for work | |||
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data175 | 296,770 | 158,010 | 138,765 |
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 13,930 | 9,945 | 3,985 |
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 48,030 | 30,045 | 17,990 |
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 80,580 | 42,170 | 38,410 |
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 61,390 | 27,810 | 33,575 |
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 37,510 | 17,485 | 20,025 |
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 55,335 | 30,560 | 24,780 |
Mobility status 1 year ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data176 | 728,825 | 359,575 | 369,255 |
Non-movers | 628,490 | 309,445 | 319,045 |
Movers | 100,340 | 50,130 | 50,210 |
Non-migrants | 78,555 | 38,870 | 39,685 |
Migrants | 21,780 | 11,260 | 10,520 |
Internal migrants | 14,355 | 7,515 | 6,845 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 5,325 | 2,535 | 2,790 |
Interprovincial migrants | 9,035 | 4,975 | 4,060 |
External migrants | 7,425 | 3,750 | 3,680 |
Mobility status 5 years ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data177 | 696,950 | 343,515 | 353,435 |
Non-movers | 410,545 | 200,770 | 209,775 |
Movers | 286,405 | 142,745 | 143,660 |
Non-migrants | 187,715 | 92,630 | 95,090 |
Migrants | 98,690 | 50,120 | 48,570 |
Internal migrants | 41,775 | 20,660 | 21,115 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 24,630 | 11,945 | 12,675 |
Interprovincial migrants | 17,145 | 8,710 | 8,440 |
External migrants | 56,915 | 29,460 | 27,455 |
Note(s):
Source
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
How to cite
How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2024. (table). Special Interest Profile. 2021 Census of Population. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-26-00092021001. Ottawa. Released March 20, 2024.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/sip/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 4, 2024).
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