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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 138,631   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 127,016   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 9.1   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 63,939   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 59,870   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 68.1   4.4
Land area (square km) 2,034.93   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 138,630 67,235 71,400   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 5,360 2,755 2,605   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 6,470 3,310 3,160   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 8,040 4,190 3,845   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 8,765 4,420 4,345   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 7,725 3,910 3,810   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 5,865 2,905 2,960   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 6,230 3,015 3,210   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 7,700 3,635 4,065   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 9,655 4,525 5,135   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 10,970 5,225 5,745   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 11,365 5,350 6,015   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 11,540 5,445 6,100   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 10,005 4,885 5,120   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 8,310 4,155 4,155   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 6,905 3,460 3,445   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 5,935 2,915 3,020   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 4,360 1,870 2,490   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 3,435 1,260 2,175   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 46.6 45.9 47.2   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 85.7 84.7 86.5   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 118,765 56,975 61,790   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 107,475 51,355 56,115   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 11,290 5,615 5,675   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 118,765 56,975 61,790   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 32,120 17,210 14,900   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 61,575 30,795 30,780   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 4,080 1,830 2,245   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 12,300 5,220 7,075   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 8,690 1,910 6,780   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 59,875   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 68.0   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.8   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.1   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 5.3   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 13.3   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.8   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 3.8   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 45,560   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 14,305   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 32,700   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 27,170   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.8   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.6   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.6   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 340,700   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 41,860   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 30,210   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 5,670   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 5,980   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 4,840   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 1,135   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.7   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.7   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.6   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.4   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 57,496   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 62,906   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 55,357   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 32,487   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 30,302   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 43,663   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 50,306   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 54,653   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 48,482   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,142   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 29,125   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 39,437   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 59,870   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 12,250   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 22,570   486,040
One-person households 16,445   460,580
Other household types 28 8,610   264,105
Average household size 2.3   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 47,242   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 73,500   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 57,611   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,017   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 39,769   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 42,248   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 64,320   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 50,195   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 22,022   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 37,326   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 690   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 665   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 137,150 66,665 70,485   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 120,310 58,635 61,670   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 2,075 1,010 1,065   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 180 75 105   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 14,590 6,940 7,645   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 137,150 66,665 70,485   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 127,350 62,180 65,165   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 30 15 10   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 9,320 4,305 5,020   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 450 160 290   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 137,150 66,660 70,485   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 131,540 63,935 67,610   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 420 215 205   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 4,310 2,115 2,190   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 140 60 80   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 735 340 395   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 10 0 0   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 137,150 66,665 70,485   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 113,380 55,485 57,895   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 22,915 10,740 12,175   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 18,470 8,780 9,690   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 2,580 1,100 1,470   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 1,865 855 1,015   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 850 440 415   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 137,150 66,665 70,485   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 131,985 64,380 67,605   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 24,600 12,825 11,775   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 107,385 51,560 55,830   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 5,165 2,285 2,880   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 117,365 56,415 60,950   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 23,330 10,955 12,375   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 27,700 13,175 14,525   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 66,335 32,285 34,050   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 136,210 66,135 70,075   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 111,800 54,255 57,540   3,348,275 1,641,970 1,706,305
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 12,865 6,190 6,670   374,695 183,885 190,810
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 7,980 3,880 4,105   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 2,510 1,305 1,210   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 1,050 500 550   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 131,775 63,885 67,890   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 65,585 31,950 33,640   2,067,790 1,012,765 1,055,020
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 29,715 14,335 15,385   904,705 443,990 460,715
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 24,210 11,630 12,580   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 8,995 4,395 4,605   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 3,265 1,575 1,690   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 137,150 66,660 70,485   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 6,815 3,195 3,620   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 130,330 63,465 66,865   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 117,365 56,415 60,950   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 22,800 11,585 11,215   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 33,505 14,855 18,655   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 16,355 10,455 5,900   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 21,255 8,590 12,660   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 6,695 2,695 4,005   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 16,755 8,240 8,515   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 16,435 8,265 8,165   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 6,700 3,740 2,955   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 6,880 3,370 3,510   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 725 440 285   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 1,015 335 680   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 530 225 305   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 585 155 430   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 12,185 5,965 6,215   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,345 790 555   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 3,995 2,170 1,825   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,385 835 550   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 2,310 870 1,440   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 785 320 465   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 2,365 980 1,385   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 60,925 28,930 31,995   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 8,085 4,210 3,870   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 15,770 6,880 8,890   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 9,765 6,150 3,615   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 13,070 5,205 7,865   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 3,865 1,495 2,370   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 10,360 4,975 5,380   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 117,370 56,420 60,950   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 56,305 26,435 29,870   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 5,205 1,535 3,670   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,135 875 1,255   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 2,645 1,065 1,580   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 4,570 1,595 2,975   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 12,520 4,195 8,325   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,695 1,010 685   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 1,460 850 610   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 13,990 13,280 715   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,015 1,350 665   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 10,205 1,725 8,475   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,600 2,485 2,115   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 10 10 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 117,365 56,415 60,950   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 56,305 26,435 29,870   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 61,060 29,985 31,080   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 51,435 24,755 26,680   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 9,625 5,225 4,400   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 117,365 56,420 60,950   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 67,890 34,835 33,060   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 63,110 32,400 30,705   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 4,785 2,435 2,350   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 49,475 21,590 27,890   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 57.8 61.7 54.2   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 53.8 57.4 50.4   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 7.0 7.0 7.1   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 66,620 34,265 32,355   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 6,890 4,415 2,475   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 10,680 2,720 7,955   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 3,475 2,850 630   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 4,230 900 3,325   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 4,745 1,450 3,290   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 2,285 945 1,340   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 18,150 6,545 11,600   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 11,645 10,870 775   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 2,590 2,015 570   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,940 1,550 395   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 66,620 34,265 32,355   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 2,795 2,190 605   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 6,645 5,805 840   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 4,075 3,190 890   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 1,995 1,300 695   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 9,365 3,970 5,395   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 3,930 1,585 2,340   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 7,420 1,285 6,135   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 4,470 1,520 2,950   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 11,720 7,025 4,690   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 14,200 6,395 7,810   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 108,200 51,115 57,080   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 107,165 50,490 56,675   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 35,475 15,255 20,220   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 20,275 8,300 11,975   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 74,680 38,000 36,680   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 73,945 37,635 36,310   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 200 45 150   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 355 235 120   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 55 35 25   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 115 40 75   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 10 10 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 63,110 32,400 30,705   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 6,745 3,035 3,710   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 290 205 90   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 9,655 7,505 2,150   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 46,410 21,660 24,755   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 29,210 12,950 16,260   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 12,910 5,910 7,000   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 3,965 2,555 1,410   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 325 245 85   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 83 56,070 29,160 26,905   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 44,970 23,565 21,405   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 3,960 1,960 2,005   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 1,475 595 885   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 4,705 2,385 2,325   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 950 665 285   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 137,150 66,665 70,485   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 7,930 3,850 4,080   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 1,625 780 840   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 2,090 1,095 995   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 480 280 200   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 615 215 405   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 260 130 125   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 800 420 375   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 80 30 50   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 70 40 30   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 715 320 395   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 800 370 430   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 65 30 35   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 330 140 190   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 129,220 62,810 66,405   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 76,105 39,020 37,090   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 21,055 26,592 17,315   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 31,855 18,390 13,460   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 38,299 43,421 32,415   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Nanaimo (CD)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 112,435 54,240 58,195   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 23,631 30,760 18,886   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 21,797 27,571 18,086   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 63.8 66.8 59.5   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 15.7 12.5 20.2   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 20.6 20.7 20.3   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 134,825 65,525 69,300   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 15.1 14.3 15.8   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 10.8 10.8 10.8   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 18.9 18.9 18.8   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 13.4 13.5 13.2   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Nanaimo, British Columbia (Code5921) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed June 30, 2024).

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