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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 16,840   4,113,487
Population in 2001 1 16,127   3,907,738
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 4.4   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 8,340   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 8,007   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 2,391.1   4.4
Land area (square km) 7.04   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 16,840 8,275 8,560   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 750 390 360   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 660 335 315   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 785 415 370   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 935 460 475   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 1,270 680 590   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 1,260 690 575   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 1,115 570 545   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 1,205 610 595   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 1,450 765 690   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 1,410 690 720   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 1,445 690 755   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 1,125 535 585   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 840 405 430   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 605 270 330   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 575 265 310   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 545 200 345   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 445 175 275   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 420 125 295   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 41.7 39.8 43.3   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 87.0 86.2 87.7   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 14,650 7,135 7,515   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 12,755 6,200 6,550   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 1,900 935 965   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 14,645 7,135 7,515   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 5,575 3,120 2,455   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 5,360 2,680 2,685   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 650 305 350   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 2,035 845 1,190   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 1,025 190 840   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 7,995   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 24.0   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 8.3   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.4   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 10.2   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 47.8   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.4   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.1   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 4,020   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 3,975   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 6,730   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 1,270   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.5   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 5.4   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 ($) 20 385,806   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 4,445   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 2,565   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 950   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 925   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 735   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 190   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.6   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.8   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.5   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.4   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.4   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.2   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 62,635   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 67,646   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 59,456   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 44,825   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 40,194   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 66,574   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 54,572   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 59,091   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 52,542   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 40,341   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 38,147   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 55,108   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 7,995   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 1,285   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 2,155   486,040
One-person households 3,035   460,580
Other household types 28 1,525   264,105
Average household size 2.0   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 47,653   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 76,308   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 64,754   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 28,971   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 47,491   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 41,336   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 64,565   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 57,118   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 25,789   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 43,377   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 708   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 927   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 16,700 8,245 8,460   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 14,770 7,290 7,480   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 550 350 205   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 30 0 30   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 1,350 600 745   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 16,700 8,245 8,455   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 14,870 7,320 7,545   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 30 10 20   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 1,735 885 850   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 65 25 40   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 16,705 8,245 8,460   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 16,020 7,885 8,135   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 160 105 55   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 370 195 180   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 15 10 10   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 115 55 65   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 15 0 10   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 Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 16,705 8,245 8,460   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 14,435 7,190 7,240   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 2,190 1,015 1,180   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 1,640 750 890   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 315 140 175   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 235 125 115   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 80 40 40   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 16,700 8,245 8,460   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 16,205 8,000 8,200   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 2,695 1,410 1,285   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 13,505 6,595 6,910   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 500 240 260   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 14,505 7,105 7,400   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 2,245 1,020 1,225   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 3,510 1,655 1,850   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 8,745 4,430 4,320   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 16,585 8,195 8,385   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 12,900 6,295 6,605   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) 2,275 1,075 1,195   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 840 475 365   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 450 295 155   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 120 55 65   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 15,950 7,870 8,085   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 7,270 3,405 3,860   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) 4,675 2,275 2,400   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 2,085 1,110 975   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 1,600 915 680   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 325 160 165   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 16,700 8,240 8,460   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 930 490 440   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 15,775 7,755 8,015   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 14,505 7,105 7,400   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,750 1,380 1,365   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 4,510 2,240 2,275   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,720 1,220 500   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 2,755 1,100 1,655   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 560 195 365   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 2,210 970 1,240   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 2,220 1,195 1,025   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 770 455 315   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 990 530 460   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 115 100 15   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 220 80 140   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 0 30   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 90 30 60   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 2,355 1,235 1,120   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 285 185 105   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 685 430 255   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 260 175 90   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 505 215 285   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 75 45 30   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 540 190 355   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 7,450 3,655 3,795   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,010 480 530   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 2,120 1,080 1,040   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 985 695 290   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 1,685 690 995   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 355 110 245   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,285 595 690   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 14,505 7,105 7,400   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 7,260 3,620 3,640   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 385 130 255   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 375 190 185   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 410 165 245   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 850 260 590   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 1,310 360 955   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 220 105 110   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 260 180 80   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 1,510 1,420 90   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 145 95 50   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 1,175 195 985   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 605 390 215   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 0 0 10   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 14,505 7,105 7,400   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 7,260 3,625 3,635   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 7,245 3,485 3,765   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 6,475 3,160 3,310   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 775 325 450   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 14,505 7,105 7,405   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 9,750 5,170 4,580   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 9,240 4,945 4,295   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 510 230 280   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 4,755 1,935 2,825   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 67.2 72.8 61.9   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 63.7 69.6 58.0   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 5.2 4.4 6.1   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 9,640 5,135 4,510   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 895 515 380   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 1,720 415 1,305   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 455 380 75   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 460 95 360   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 615 180 435   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 325 170 155   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 3,460 1,825 1,635   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,400 1,320 80   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 125 85 40   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 185 150 35   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 9,640 5,130 4,510   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 90 65 30   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 655 575 80   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 415 330 85   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 220 185 40   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 1,085 495 585   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 545 205 340   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 885 180 705   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 365 105 265   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 1,660 945 715   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 3,715 2,045 1,670   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 13,185 6,355 6,830   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 13,075 6,290 6,785   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 4,265 1,895 2,375   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 2,130 820 1,305   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 10,525 5,505 5,020   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 10,405 5,420 4,985   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 45 20 20   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 15 0 10   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 35 35 10   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 20 20 0   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 9,240 4,945 4,295   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 570 240 330   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 15 10 0   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 1,095 890 205   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 7,560 3,800 3,760   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 1,710 1,155 555   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 5,715 2,590 3,125   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 65 30 40   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 65 25 40   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Esquimalt, District municipality   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 8,655 4,690 3,965   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 4,705 2,650 2,055   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 665 255 410   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 1,405 520 885   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 1,660 1,105 560   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 210 160 55   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 16,705 8,245 8,460   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 1,070 460 610   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 325 130 195   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 160 55 105   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 120 75 40   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 165 60 105   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 155 70 85   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 65 35 30   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 0 10 0   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 0 10 0   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 15 10 10   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 35 20 15   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 10 0 10   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 20 0 15   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 15,635 7,780 7,850   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 10,565 5,465 5,100   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 26,344 30,791 22,251   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 5,690 3,205 2,485   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 39,197 43,612 36,016   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Esquimalt, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 14,005 6,875 7,130   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 26,950 32,241 22,329   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 24,127 28,613 20,849   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 73.7 77.8 68.4   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 12.5 9.1 16.9   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 13.8 13.1 14.7   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 16,250 7,935 8,315   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 17.1 16.4 17.7   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 12.2 12.5 11.9   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 21.9 21.8 22.1   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 17.5 18.3 16.7   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Esquimalt, British Columbia (Code5917040) (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 May 9, 2024).

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