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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 97,475   7,546,131†
Population in 2001 1 86,543   7,237,479†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 12.6   4.3
Total private dwellings 2 40,659   3,452,300
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 36,779   3,188,713
Population density per square kilometre 1,520.7   5.6
Land area (square km) 64.10   1,356,366.78
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 97,475 48,090 49,385   7,546,130 3,687,695 3,858,440
0 to 4 years 5,575 2,800 2,775   375,270 191,565 183,710
5 to 9 years 5,775 2,930 2,845   398,980 203,985 195,000
10 to 14 years 6,455 3,275 3,180   478,255 243,595 234,655
15 to 19 years 7,210 3,750 3,460   475,005 242,185 232,820
20 to 24 years 9,560 4,960 4,600   472,170 238,440 233,730
25 to 29 years 6,970 3,685 3,285   492,870 245,335 247,540
30 to 34 years 6,600 3,305 3,295   467,325 232,800 234,525
35 to 39 years 7,155 3,480 3,675   502,300 250,340 251,960
40 to 44 years 8,010 3,945 4,070   619,120 308,570 310,550
45 to 49 years 7,460 3,635 3,830   644,040 318,145 325,895
50 to 54 years 6,450 3,105 3,345   588,085 289,780 298,300
55 to 59 years 5,455 2,625 2,830   524,350 257,790 266,560
60 to 64 years 3,925 1,915 2,010   428,070 208,805 219,270
65 to 69 years 2,905 1,420 1,485   315,560 150,165 165,395
70 to 74 years 2,590 1,180 1,410   268,145 121,940 146,205
75 to 79 years 2,285 995 1,290   220,530 92,485 128,045
80 to 84 years 1,740 670 1,070   156,775 58,075 98,695
85 years and over 1,355 425 930   119,285 33,695 85,585
Median age of the population 5 35.4 34.0 36.7   41.0 39.9 41.9
% of the population aged 15 and over 81.7 81.3 82.2   83.4 82.7 84.1
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 79,665 39,090 40,575   6,293,620 3,048,550 3,245,070
Not in a common-law relationship 74,685 36,600 38,085   5,071,770 2,435,400 2,636,370
In a common-law relationship 4,985 2,490 2,495   1,221,855 613,155 608,700
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 79,670 39,090 40,580   6,293,620 3,048,550 3,245,070
Never legally married (single) 8 27,340 14,835 12,510   2,721,330 1,425,090 1,296,245
Legally married (and not separated) 9 41,970 21,020 20,950   2,361,855 1,181,340 1,180,515
Separated, but still legally married 10 2,025 825 1,200   132,285 60,240 72,045
Divorced 11 4,425 1,665 2,765   667,400 300,510 366,895
Widowed 12 3,905 750 3,160   410,750 81,375 329,375
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 36,780   3,189,345
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 56.4   45.7
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 5.1   4.9
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 12.7   2.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 2.4   8.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 12.4   32.8
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 10.9   5.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.1   1.2
Number of owned dwellings 16 26,345   1,917,735
Number of rented dwellings 17 10,435   1,267,945
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 19,845   2,340,830
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 16,935   848,515
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.9   7.7
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 7.0   5.8
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.9   1.0
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 289,045   182,399
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 26,550   2,121,610
Number of married-couple families 22 20,625   1,156,930
Number of common-law-couple families 23 2,530   611,850
Number of lone-parent families 3,395   352,825
Number of female lone-parent families 2,745   274,885
Number of male lone-parent families 650   77,935
Average number of persons in all census families 3.0   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.2   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.6   2.9
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.6   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 84,545   58,678
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 91,878   63,327
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 71,338   65,132
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 46,344   37,195
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 42,864   34,689
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 59,358   47,362
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 70,892   50,719
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 76,474   54,307
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 60,763   55,734
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 41,258   35,120
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 39,229   33,254
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 50,562   41,758
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 36,780   3,189,345
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 12,315   818,445
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 10,145   916,525
One-person households 8,565   980,340
Other household types 28 5,755   474,030
Average household size 2.6   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 71,322   46,419
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 102,363   76,339
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 80,199   55,438
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 34,144   23,598
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 51,555   41,760
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 60,215   40,447
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 85,114   65,160
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 66,893   47,684
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 29,743   21,413
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 46,594   38,510
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 830   566
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 1,133   717
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 96,775 47,860 48,915   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
English only 72,755 35,750 37,005   575,555 282,845 292,710
French only 1,150 550 595   5,877,660 2,875,665 3,001,990
English and French 185 110 75   43,335 21,135 22,200
Other language(s) 33 22,685 11,455 11,230   939,350 466,330 473,020
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 96,775 47,860 48,915   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
English only 86,910 43,525 43,385   336,785 164,435 172,350
French only 55 35 15   4,010,880 1,855,540 2,155,340
English and French 8,795 3,905 4,890   3,017,860 1,598,220 1,419,645
Neither English nor French 1,010 385 620   70,375 27,785 42,590
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 96,775 47,860 48,915   7,435,905 3,645,980 3,789,925
English 83,925 41,470 42,450   744,430 365,970 378,465
French 375 160 215   6,027,735 2,955,945 3,071,785
Non-official language 11,180 5,615 5,560   518,320 252,850 265,470
English and French 70 20 45   52,325 25,465 26,865
English and non-official language 1,215 585 635   26,560 12,825 13,740
French and non-official language 10 10 0   54,490 26,740 27,750
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   12,035 6,185 5,855
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 96,775 47,860 48,915   7,435,900 3,645,975 3,789,925
Non-immigrants 37 72,740 35,840 36,900   6,535,430 3,202,640 3,332,785
Immigrants 38 21,980 10,905 11,080   851,555 417,920 433,635
Before 1991 11,505 5,565 5,935   438,940 217,040 221,900
1991 to 2000 5,990 3,105 2,885   218,715 105,540 113,175
2001 to 2006 39 4,485 2,230 2,260   193,905 95,340 98,560
Non-permanent residents 40 2,050 1,115 935   48,915 25,410 23,500
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 96,775 47,860 48,915   7,435,905 3,645,980 3,789,925
Canadian citizens 89,600 44,380 45,220   7,155,510 3,509,030 3,646,480
Canadian citizens under age 18 20,570 10,430 10,135   1,499,220 766,560 732,655
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 69,030 33,940 35,085   5,656,290 2,742,475 2,913,820
Not Canadian citizens 42 7,175 3,485 3,690   280,390 136,945 143,445
Table: Generation status
Generation status Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 78,980 38,835 40,145   6,184,490 3,007,830 3,176,660
1st generation 44 22,565 11,245 11,320   840,970 415,500 425,465
2nd generation 45 15,195 7,530 7,665   403,405 198,475 204,930
3rd generation or more 46 41,220 20,060 21,160   4,940,110 2,393,855 2,546,260
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 95,540 47,225 48,310   7,358,260 3,606,500 3,751,760
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 79,875 39,050 40,825   6,450,410 3,161,110 3,289,295
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 8,065 4,200 3,870   524,270 257,535 266,735
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 5,420 2,820 2,595   312,140 152,355 159,785
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 660 340 325   23,080 11,665 11,415
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 1,515 815 700   48,360 23,840 24,525
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 91,125 44,955 46,175   7,059,875 3,454,425 3,605,450
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 48,555 23,485 25,070   4,368,530 2,138,945 2,229,585
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 20,180 10,090 10,090   1,452,230 707,125 745,105
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 14,710 7,330 7,380   969,300 472,940 496,360
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 1,730 935 795   73,555 36,785 36,770
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 5,950 3,110 2,840   196,260 98,630 97,630
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 96,775 47,860 48,915   7,435,905 3,645,975 3,789,925
Aboriginal identity population 50 755 355 400   108,425 53,525 54,905
Non-Aboriginal identity population 96,020 47,510 48,510   7,327,475 3,592,450 3,735,020
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 78,980 38,840 40,145   6,184,490 3,007,830 3,176,660
No certificate, diploma or degree 12,870 6,130 6,735   1,547,875 750,215 797,660
High school certificate or equivalent 52 21,495 10,170 11,325   1,377,585 625,295 752,290
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 4,700 3,150 1,555   945,965 571,855 374,115
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 12,620 5,545 7,075   992,365 437,890 554,475
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2,655 1,030 1,625   301,140 123,700 177,440
University certificate, diploma or degree 24,640 12,815 11,825   1,019,550 498,880 520,680
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 16,765 8,585 8,180   944,770 480,525 464,245
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,230 2,775 2,455   347,860 193,810 154,050
High school certificate or equivalent 55 7,900 4,265 3,640   271,780 137,325 134,455
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 250 130 115   84,495 51,075 33,415
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 1,150 520 630   168,685 71,235 97,455
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 320 115 205   19,290 7,825 11,465
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,920 780 1,135   52,660 19,255 33,400
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 13,525 7,060 6,460   955,545 475,005 480,540
No certificate, diploma or degree 675 390 280   113,280 67,330 45,945
High school certificate or equivalent 58 2,685 1,595 1,095   151,140 81,910 69,225
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 580 395 180   179,115 104,245 74,865
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 2,620 1,290 1,325   205,210 93,560 111,645
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 365 145 220   44,125 18,715 25,410
University certificate, diploma or degree 6,595 3,240 3,355   262,685 109,235 153,445
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 38,330 18,615 19,715   3,283,280 1,618,280 1,665,000
No certificate, diploma or degree 3,540 1,740 1,795   611,840 305,290 306,550
High school certificate or equivalent 61 8,590 3,585 5,005   743,790 329,075 414,720
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,815 1,850 965   586,215 349,950 236,265
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 7,490 3,170 4,325   537,325 239,090 298,235
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,595 605 990   186,105 77,785 108,325
University certificate, diploma or degree 14,295 7,665 6,630   617,990 317,085 300,905
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 78,985 38,840 40,145   6,184,490 3,007,830 3,176,660
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 34,360 16,300 18,060   2,925,465 1,375,505 1,549,950
Education 3,090 760 2,330   253,465 60,615 192,850
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1,355 565 790   135,195 61,265 73,930
Humanities 3,420 1,315 2,110   195,940 78,420 117,520
Social and behavioural sciences and law 5,470 2,090 3,385   296,070 104,205 191,865
Business, management and public administration 8,930 3,690 5,240   744,150 266,295 477,860
Physical and life sciences and technologies 2,415 1,280 1,140   111,905 61,635 50,265
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 3,425 2,330 1,095   142,565 94,065 48,500
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 9,165 8,245 915   721,800 669,985 51,815
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 630 415 220   73,760 52,590 21,170
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 5,140 1,140 4,000   364,510 76,110 288,405
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,570 715 860   218,580 106,760 111,820
Other 64 0 0 0   1,080 375 700
Table: Location of study
Location of study Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 78,985 38,840 40,145   6,184,490 3,007,825 3,176,660
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 34,360 16,300 18,060   2,925,465 1,375,505 1,549,950
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 44,615 22,535 22,085   3,259,025 1,632,320 1,626,705
Inside Canada 36,085 18,005 18,080   2,976,490 1,480,120 1,496,370
Outside Canada 8,535 4,530 4,005   282,540 152,195 130,340
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 78,980 38,835 40,145   6,184,490 3,007,825 3,176,660
In the labour force 67 56,265 29,525 26,740   4,015,200 2,124,040 1,891,160
Employed 68 53,180 28,000 25,180   3,735,505 1,967,185 1,768,320
Unemployed 69 3,085 1,530 1,555   279,695 156,855 122,840
Not in the labour force 70 22,720 9,310 13,410   2,169,290 883,785 1,285,500
Participation rate 71 71.2 76.0 66.6   64.9 70.6 59.5
Employment rate 72 67.3 72.1 62.7   60.4 65.4 55.7
Unemployment rate 73 5.5 5.2 5.8   7.0 7.4 6.5
Table: Occupation
Occupation Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 55,545 29,170 26,380   3,929,675 2,080,280 1,849,400
A Management occupations 75 6,170 4,010 2,165   353,065 229,145 123,915
B Business, finance and administration occupations 10,600 3,090 7,510   715,465 211,345 504,125
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 6,120 4,735 1,385   255,930 198,940 56,990
D Health occupations 2,435 585 1,850   236,205 49,660 186,550
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 7,105 3,030 4,070   357,915 109,150 248,770
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 1,820 715 1,105   126,355 57,915 68,440
G Sales and service occupations 11,370 5,010 6,360   940,290 424,805 515,485
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 5,550 5,170 380   581,045 540,255 40,795
I Occupations unique to primary industry 605 505 105   101,365 81,280 20,090
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 3,765 2,315 1,450   262,030 177,795 84,240
Table: Industry
Industry Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 55,550 29,170 26,380   3,929,675 2,080,280 1,849,395
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 495 360 135   145,985 108,940 37,045
Construction 2,625 2,220 400   205,665 182,110 23,550
Manufacturing 8,895 6,305 2,590   573,550 404,135 169,410
Wholesale trade 2,550 1,605 945   173,190 115,020 58,175
Retail trade 5,995 2,900 3,100   472,030 218,795 253,240
Finance and real estate 5,630 2,195 3,440   211,230 85,495 125,730
Health care and social services 4,300 905 3,390   441,705 90,755 350,950
Educational services 7,695 3,395 4,295   270,895 91,725 179,170
Business services 9,670 6,000 3,665   673,565 419,925 253,640
Other services 7,695 3,285 4,410   761,855 363,375 398,475
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 73,610 35,790 37,820   5,643,450 2,673,875 2,969,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 73,015 35,395 37,620   5,559,160 2,617,675 2,941,480
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 30,325 13,850 16,475   2,333,500 1,040,080 1,293,415
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 13,785 5,790 7,995   1,151,790 474,105 677,685
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 61,165 32,150 29,015   4,266,965 2,241,370 2,025,590
English 60,325 31,780 28,540   531,935 285,910 246,030
French 180 25 155   3,498,285 1,830,000 1,668,285
Non-official language 365 210 160   32,725 16,555 16,170
English and French 135 55 80   185,660 99,010 86,650
English and non-official language 150 70 80   4,935 2,715 2,220
French and non-official language 0 0 0   4,555 2,290 2,265
English, French and non-official language 0 10 0   8,860 4,885 3,980
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 53,180 28,000 25,180   3,735,505 1,967,185 1,768,320
Worked at home 3,425 1,620 1,805   249,750 127,835 121,910
Worked outside Canada 220 135 85   11,500 8,270 3,230
No fixed workplace address 3,780 2,655 1,120   300,445 230,700 69,745
Worked at usual place 45,750 23,585 22,165   3,173,810 1,600,380 1,573,430
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 23,355 11,540 11,815   1,717,370 820,230 897,135
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 18,330 9,395 8,930   469,675 237,180 232,495
Worked in a different census division (county) 3,990 2,600 1,390   920,255 508,140 412,115
Worked in a different province 80 50 25   66,510 34,830 31,680
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Waterloo, City   Quebec
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 49,535 26,240 23,290   3,474,255 1,831,075 1,643,175
Car, truck, van, as driver 37,150 20,215 16,935   2,525,440 1,417,850 1,107,595
Car, truck, van, as passenger 4,460 1,780 2,680   192,310 74,565 117,750
Public transit 2,270 910 1,355   445,250 183,780 261,475
Walked or bicycled 5,265 3,110 2,155   278,975 136,360 142,610
All other modes 385 225 155   32,275 18,525 13,750
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 96,775 47,860 48,915   7,435,900 3,645,980 3,789,925
Total visible minority population 85 16,395 8,490 7,910   654,355 320,875 333,475
Chinese 5,170 2,655 2,515   79,825 36,385 43,440
South Asian 86 4,495 2,385 2,105   72,850 37,910 34,935
Black 1,145 605 545   188,070 89,385 98,685
Filipino 330 115 215   24,200 9,170 15,030
Latin American 860 415 445   89,510 44,000 45,510
Southeast Asian 87 975 495 480   50,460 24,595 25,865
Arab 750 425 320   109,020 59,410 49,605
West Asian 88 740 425 315   16,120 8,645 7,470
Korean 910 435 470   5,310 2,540 2,770
Japanese 215 115 95   3,535 1,355 2,180
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 345 200 150   4,155 1,920 2,235
Multiple visible minority 90 455 215 240   11,310 5,565 5,745
Not a visible minority 91 80,375 39,370 41,005   6,781,550 3,325,100 3,456,450
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 61,225 32,080 29,145   4,225,875 2,221,995 2,003,885
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 31,648 40,204 24,656   25,464 30,197 20,925
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 32,040 18,780 13,265   2,136,705 1,210,545 926,160
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 49,667 56,722 41,117   37,722 42,021 32,849
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Waterloo, City   Quebec
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 75,645 37,385 38,260   5,876,975 2,884,710 2,992,265
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 30,825 40,066 24,765   24,430 30,074 19,828
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 27,443 34,032 22,629   22,471 26,302 18,951
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 80.8 84.3 74.7   73.2 76.7 68.1
Government transfers - As a % of total income 6.2 3.9 10.3   13.9 9.9 19.7
Other money - As a % of total income 12.9 11.8 14.9   12.9 13.4 12.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 95,945 47,380 48,565   7,349,680 3,604,885 3,744,790
% in low income before tax - All persons 10.8 10.5 11.2   17.2 15.6 18.7
% in low income after tax - All persons 8.1 8.0 8.2   12.5 11.7 13.3
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 9.7 10.2 9.1   17.6 17.5 17.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 6.6 7.1 6.1   12.5 12.4 12.6

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Waterloo, Ontario (Code3530016) (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 April 26, 2024).

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