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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 78,057   4,113,487
Population in 2001 1 74,125   3,907,738
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 5.3   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 44,783   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 41,722   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 3,965.5   4.4
Land area (square km) 19.68   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 78,055 36,155 41,905   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 2,750 1,405 1,345   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 2,485 1,200 1,285   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 2,440 1,210 1,235   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 3,125 1,495 1,635   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 7,295 3,215 4,075   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 7,615 3,775 3,845   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 6,020 3,045 2,975   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 5,500 2,840 2,660   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 5,380 2,720 2,665   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 5,510 2,625 2,885   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 5,845 2,785 3,065   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 5,605 2,600 3,005   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 3,855 1,830 2,025   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 2,815 1,265 1,555   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 2,625 1,170 1,455   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 2,730 1,040 1,685   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 2,995 1,035 1,965   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 3,460 920 2,540   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 41.7 39.8 43.6   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 90.2 89.4 90.8   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 70,380 32,340 38,040   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 62,075 28,165 33,910   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 8,305 4,175 4,135   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 70,385 32,340 38,040   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 30,620 15,595 15,025   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 21,350 10,670 10,685   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 2,790 1,270 1,515   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 9,495 3,670 5,820   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 6,130 1,135 4,990   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 41,705   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15.8   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.3   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.8   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 9.5   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 52.3   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14.9   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.3   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 16,880   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 24,820   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 33,855   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 7,855   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.1   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 4.7   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 1.0   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 407,131   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 18,320   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 10,205   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 4,260   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 3,855   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 3,160   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 695   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.5   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.7   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.3   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.3   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.3   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.3   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 54,674   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 65,729   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 52,814   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 33,098   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 32,177   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 40,233   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 48,851   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 56,861   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 47,349   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,493   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 30,323   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 36,529   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 41,705   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 4,450   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 9,775   486,040
One-person households 20,535   460,580
Other household types 28 6,940   264,105
Average household size 1.8   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 38,885   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 72,383   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 59,401   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 26,732   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 38,915   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 34,683   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 63,002   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 52,131   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,130   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 36,268   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 709   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 873   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 75,390 35,195 40,195   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 62,475 29,360 33,110   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 1,480 760 715   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 165 85 75   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 11,270 4,985 6,290   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 75,390 35,195 40,195   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 64,810 30,680 34,125   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 35 20 15   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 9,840 4,220 5,620   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 700 270 430   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 75,390 35,195 40,195   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 69,865 32,500 37,360   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 420 240 175   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 4,490 2,140 2,350   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 105 70 35   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 475 225 250   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 10 0 0   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 20 10 20   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 75,390 35,195 40,195   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 58,535 27,550 30,985   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 15,415 6,935 8,480   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 10,655 4,815 5,840   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 3,000 1,410 1,585   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 1,760 705 1,050   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 1,440 705 730   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 75,390 35,195 40,195   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 70,490 33,025 37,460   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 8,960 4,410 4,555   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 61,525 28,620 32,905   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 4,900 2,165 2,735   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 67,705 31,350 36,360   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 16,720 7,540 9,180   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 16,845 7,795 9,050   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 34,140 16,015 18,125   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 74,805 34,925 39,880   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 56,335 26,285 30,045   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) 11,365 5,375 5,990   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 3,655 1,650 2,000   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 2,145 1,090 1,055   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 1,305 520 785   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 72,555 33,660 38,895   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 30,665 14,030 16,635   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) 22,140 10,565 11,580   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 10,270 4,450 5,820   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 5,870 2,945 2,925   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 3,605 1,675 1,930   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 75,390 35,195 40,195   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 2,835 1,250 1,590   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 72,555 33,950 38,605   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 67,705 31,350 36,355   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 9,210 4,285 4,925   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 18,305 8,665 9,635   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 6,015 3,470 2,540   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 11,690 4,810 6,875   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 3,500 1,415 2,085   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 18,985 8,695 10,295   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 10,460 4,710 5,750   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,580 1,275 1,305   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 5,140 2,395 2,745   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 410 220 195   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 1,015 355 660   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 295 105 190   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,015 360 655   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 13,505 6,730 6,775   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 930 560 370   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 3,370 2,000 1,365   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,110 605 505   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 2,470 1,205 1,265   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 635 265 370   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 4,985 2,085 2,895   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 31,185 15,040 16,140   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,865 1,465 1,400   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 6,755 3,465 3,290   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,215 1,895 1,315   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 6,210 2,575 3,630   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,760 745 1,010   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 10,380 4,895 5,490   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 67,705 31,345 36,355   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 27,520 12,950 14,565   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 3,020 860 2,165   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,180 845 1,330   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 3,605 1,530 2,075   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 6,115 2,485 3,630   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 7,075 2,720 4,355   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,630 930 705   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 1,885 1,160 720   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 5,560 5,005 550   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 840 490 345   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 6,085 1,200 4,890   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 2,190 1,160 1,025   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 10 0 10   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 67,705 31,345 36,355   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 27,515 12,955 14,565   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 40,185 18,390 21,795   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 33,250 15,020 18,230   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 6,935 3,375 3,565   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 67,705 31,350 36,360   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 45,270 22,280 22,995   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 42,960 21,225 21,730   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 2,310 1,050 1,260   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 22,430 9,070 13,365   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 66.9 71.1 63.2   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 63.5 67.7 59.8   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 5.1 4.7 5.5   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 44,750 22,060 22,690   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 4,325 2,425 1,895   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 7,830 2,360 5,470   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 3,470 2,645 830   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 2,875 675 2,200   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 4,725 1,790 2,930   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 2,440 1,095 1,340   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 13,260 5,875 7,385   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 4,470 4,125 345   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 870 685 180   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 485 370 110   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 44,750 22,055 22,690   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 420 325 95   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 2,170 2,055 115   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 1,465 1,085 385   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 920 580 340   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 5,095 2,345 2,750   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 2,650 1,315 1,330   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 5,575 1,345 4,225   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 3,400 1,210 2,190   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 9,210 5,415 3,795   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 13,840 6,380 7,465   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 61,420 27,985 33,430   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 60,815 27,635 33,180   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 15,645 6,550 9,090   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 10,230 3,775 6,455   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 48,690 23,840 24,850   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 47,870 23,535 24,335   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 180 40 140   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 490 195 295   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 85 40 45   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 60 20 40   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 Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 42,960 21,225 21,735   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 3,635 1,900 1,735   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 175 110 65   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 4,455 3,080 1,375   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 34,695 16,140 18,555   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 21,645 9,360 12,285   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 12,290 6,340 5,950   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 540 330 210   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 220 110 110   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Victoria, City   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 39,150 19,220 19,935   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 18,420 9,750 8,670   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 2,030 820 1,210   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 4,945 1,925 3,020   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 12,885 6,190 6,695   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 870 535 335   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 75,390 35,195 40,195   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 9,130 4,270 4,855   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 3,085 1,580 1,500   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 1,015 505 505   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 1,070 460 610   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 995 355 640   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 495 210 280   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 510 255 250   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 160 75 85   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 165 120 50   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 395 185 210   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 880 315 565   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 100 55 45   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 260 150 105   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 66,260 30,920 35,340   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 48,545 23,570 24,970   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 23,457 26,141 21,202   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 22,465 11,960 10,500   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 38,234 40,081 36,935   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Victoria, City   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 65,610 30,515 35,095   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 24,651 27,679 22,103   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,552 24,871 20,671   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 70.1 73.6 66.2   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 11.8 8.9 15.1   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 18.0 17.5 18.7   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 74,355 34,630 39,720   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 22.7 21.5 23.8   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 17.2 16.5 17.7   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 26.6 27.8 25.5   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 20.1 19.7 20.5   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Victoria, British Columbia (Code5917034) (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 17, 2024).

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