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Census tract profile for 0223.02 (CT), Vancouver (CMA) and British Columbia

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Census tract profile for 0223.02 (CT), Vancouver (CMA) and British Columbia
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Population and dwelling counts 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Population in 20061 4,729 2,116,581 4,113,487†
Population in 20011 4,580 1,986,965 3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 3.3 6.5 5.3
Total private dwellings2 1,622 870,992 1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents3 1,506 817,033 1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 6,209.3 735.6 4.4
Land area (square km) 0.76 2,877.36 924,815.43
Age characteristics 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population4 4,730 2,116,580 4,113,485
0 to 4 years 295 105,280 201,880
5 to 9 years 360 112,270 220,700
10 to 14 years 385 128,185 257,025
15 to 19 years 365 137,190 273,560
20 to 24 years 380 148,515 265,905
25 to 29 years 355 143,300 245,275
30 to 34 years 330 146,410 254,575
35 to 39 years 350 165,640 290,645
40 to 44 years 395 182,145 334,835
45 to 49 years 435 178,250 344,140
50 to 54 years 325 160,130 320,115
55 to 59 years 235 139,650 289,425
60 to 64 years 160 98,140 215,590
65 to 69 years 110 76,575 169,765
70 to 74 years 90 64,570 143,630
75 to 79 years 75 54,185 120,435
80 to 84 years 35 40,650 89,925
85 years and over 30 35,480 76,045
Median age of the population5 33.3 39.1 40.8
% of the population aged 15 and over 77.9 83.7 83.5
Common-law status characteristics 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over6 3,690 1,770,835 3,433,880
Not in a common-law relationship 3,475 1,655,175 3,154,005
In a common-law relationship 210 115,660 279,875
Legal marital status characteristics 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over7 3,685 1,770,835 3,433,880
Never legally married (single)8 1,380 603,690 1,102,395
Legally married (and not separated)9 1,835 891,530 1,730,480
Separated, but still legally married10 115 50,355 110,575
Divorced11 205 129,405 285,860
Widowed12 150 95,860 204,570
Occupied private dwelling characteristics 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents13 1,505 817,230 1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 23.9 35.5 49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 9.0 2.3 3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15.3 8.3 6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings14 11.6 13.7 10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings14 37.5 26.6 20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.7 12.7 7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings15 0.0 0.8 2.8
Number of owned dwellings16 730 531,720 1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings17 775 285,045 493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,135 482,905 1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 200618 375 334,320 625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 9.0 6.8 7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling19 5.6 6.1 6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings19 11.0 2.8 1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($)20 452,697 520,937 418,703
Selected family characteristics 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total number of census families21 1,195 580,120 1,161,420
Number of married-couple families22 880 433,180 844,430
Number of common-law-couple families23 105 58,825 141,825
Number of lone-parent families 210 88,115 175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 170 71,245 139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 40 16,865 35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 3.3 3.0 2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families22 3.6 3.1 3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families23 2.9 2.5 2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.6 2.5 2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.6 2.5 2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.7 2.4 2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($)24 45,261 64,332 62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($)22 56,253 70,601 69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($)23 42,381 69,726 62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 33,577 38,226 35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 30,532 36,475 33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 37,320 48,561 45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($)24 42,359 56,577 54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($)22 51,440 61,499 60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 38,285 60,118 54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,786 35,700 33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 30,404 34,350 31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 32,955 42,997 40,649
Selected household characteristics 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total private households25 1,505 817,230 1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children26 580 233,155 432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children27 305 210,360 486,040
One-person households 290 232,130 460,580
Other household types28 330 141,570 264,105
Average household size 3.1 2.6 2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($)29 42,814 55,231 52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($)26 56,277 79,982 79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($)27 56,934 70,426 63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 23,542 30,364 27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($)28 36,517 51,880 47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($)29 37,760 48,527 46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($)26 53,552 69,333 68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($)27 53,044 60,936 55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 23,254 26,954 24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($)28 34,608 47,092 43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($)30 797 812 752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($)31 771 1,081 876
Mother tongue 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population32 4,725 2,097,960 4,074,380
English only 1,735 1,190,555 2,875,770
French only 40 24,135 54,740
English and French 0 2,850 5,920
Other language(s)33 2,950 880,420 1,137,945
Knowledge of official languages 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population34 4,720 2,097,960 4,074,385
English only 4,110 1,825,595 3,653,365
French only 0 1,140 2,070
English and French 150 162,790 295,640
Neither English nor French 465 108,440 123,305
Language spoken most often at home 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population35 4,725 2,097,965 4,074,385
English 2,490 1,478,110 3,341,285
French 0 8,070 15,325
Non-official language 2,015 547,660 639,380
English and French 0 2,050 3,615
English and non-official language 205 61,175 73,730
French and non-official language 0 400 465
English, French and non-official language 0 500 580
Immigrant status and period of immigration 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population36 4,720 2,097,965 4,074,385
Non-immigrants37 1,905 1,227,495 2,904,240
Immigrants38 2,720 831,265 1,119,215
Before 1991 725 388,740 605,680
1991 to 2000 1,155 290,830 335,695
2001 to 200639 840 151,690 177,840
Non-permanent residents40 95 39,205 50,925
Citizenship 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population41 4,720 2,097,960 4,074,380
Canadian citizens 3,590 1,859,820 3,761,225
Canadian citizens under age 18 1,015 390,480 801,105
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 2,570 1,469,340 2,960,120
Not Canadian citizens42 1,135 238,145 313,155
Generation status 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over43 3,705 1,752,385 3,394,910
1st generation44 2,520 826,935 1,121,545
2nd generation45 530 372,870 754,835
3rd generation or more46 650 552,580 1,518,530
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 1 year and over47 4,630 2,076,590 4,034,385
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 3,415 1,724,425 3,348,275
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 620 191,935 374,695
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 280 90,485 194,090
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 110 22,030 55,855
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 205 47,710 61,470
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 5 years and over48 4,410 1,992,495 3,871,915
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,830 1,043,415 2,067,790
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,000 482,670 904,705
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 775 240,040 528,500
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 60 60,680 164,715
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 740 165,685 206,210
Aboriginal population 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population49 4,720 2,097,960 4,074,385
Aboriginal identity population50 255 40,310 196,070
Non-Aboriginal identity population 4,465 2,057,655 3,878,310
Educational attainment 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over51 3,705 1,752,390 3,394,910
No certificate, diploma or degree 850 303,345 675,345
High school certificate or equivalent52 895 473,315 946,645
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 350 150,045 368,355
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma53 655 282,780 565,900
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 310 110,945 184,395
University certificate, diploma or degree 645 431,955 654,265
Total population aged 15 to 2454 840 285,070 538,010
No certificate, diploma or degree 390 93,205 200,900
High school certificate or equivalent55 280 119,390 222,060
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 10,220 20,750
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma56 80 25,965 43,660
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 30 11,075 16,285
University certificate, diploma or degree 20 25,215 34,355
Total population aged 25 to 3457 675 288,910 497,715
No certificate, diploma or degree 65 19,480 46,860
High school certificate or equivalent58 150 64,410 130,165
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 70 21,610 46,040
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma59 185 56,725 99,325
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 50 20,875 30,820
University certificate, diploma or degree 140 105,805 144,505
Total population aged 35 to 6460 1,825 919,860 1,786,750
No certificate, diploma or degree 250 102,890 235,340
High school certificate or equivalent61 370 225,630 461,105
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 205 91,610 227,410
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma62 345 169,140 347,685
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 185 65,185 108,205
University certificate, diploma or degree 465 265,405 407,010
Major field of study 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over63 3,705 1,752,385 3,394,905
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,745 776,660 1,621,995
Education 85 66,075 135,905
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 105 50,565 76,385
Humanities 105 64,080 101,875
Social and behavioural sciences and law 230 112,705 177,185
Business, management and public administration 385 216,595 366,975
Physical and life sciences and technologies 55 41,210 63,415
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 120 45,770 66,200
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 480 194,485 385,325
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 30 15,185 45,020
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 210 124,305 252,655
Personal, protective and transportation services 160 44,580 101,725
Other64 0 170 245
Location of study 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over65 3,705 1,752,385 3,394,910
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,740 776,655 1,621,995
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,960 975,725 1,772,915
Inside Canada 1,005 676,535 1,365,495
Outside Canada 960 299,190 407,420
Labour force activity 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over66 3,705 1,752,390 3,394,910
In the labour force67 2,600 1,169,725 2,226,380
Employed68 2,360 1,104,760 2,092,770
Unemployed69 240 64,960 133,615
Not in the labour force70 1,100 582,665 1,168,525
Participation rate71 70.2 66.8 65.6
Employment rate72 63.7 63.0 61.6
Unemployment rate73 9.2 5.6 6.0
Occupation 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over74 2,505 1,150,490 2,193,115
A Management occupations75 150 130,375 229,945
B Business, finance and administration occupations 405 219,415 375,975
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 130 85,070 138,955
D Health occupations 150 62,450 120,360
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 100 98,845 178,040
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 40 47,600 76,460
G Sales and service occupations 990 291,545 555,880
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 350 148,810 339,500
I Occupations unique to primary industry 70 20,545 86,460
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 120 45,840 91,545
Industry 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over76 2,505 1,150,490 2,193,115
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 20 23,970 107,760
Construction 185 73,385 166,100
Manufacturing 225 97,800 189,120
Wholesale trade 115 61,650 92,020
Retail trade 385 124,965 248,950
Finance and real estate 150 85,220 134,940
Health care and social services 270 107,065 213,085
Educational services 125 83,200 152,565
Business services 515 271,120 436,665
Other services 520 222,110 451,905
Unpaid work 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work77 3,330 1,584,870 3,101,125
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework78 3,270 1,560,260 3,059,710
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay79 1,495 627,815 1,194,955
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors80 635 309,335 593,385
Language used most often at work 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 200581 2,715 1,263,380 2,419,215
English 2,405 1,169,695 2,308,370
French 10 2,985 5,525
Non-official language 230 69,170 79,415
English and French 0 1,860 2,970
English and non-official language 65 19,295 22,435
French and non-official language 0 80 125
English, French and non-official language 0 290 365
Place of work status 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total employed labour force 15 years and over82 2,365 1,104,760 2,092,770
Worked at home 70 91,595 188,755
Worked outside Canada 15 10,140 13,955
No fixed workplace address 320 135,850 274,055
Worked at usual place 1,945 867,175 1,615,995
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 595 373,880 787,185
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 1,345 478,420 746,830
Worked in a different census division (county) 0 11,640 72,020
Worked in a different province 0 3,230 9,965
Mode of transportation to work 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address83 2,270 1,003,025 1,890,055
Car, truck, van, as driver 1,300 675,080 1,353,790
Car, truck, van, as passenger 165 70,985 145,840
Public transit 690 165,435 195,145
Walked or bicycled 95 80,000 167,650
All other modes 20 11,520 27,620
Visible minority population characteristics 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Total population84 4,725 2,097,965 4,074,380
Total visible minority population85 3,090 875,300 1,008,855
Chinese 720 381,535 407,225
South Asian86 660 207,165 262,290
Black 205 20,670 28,315
Filipino 900 78,890 88,075
Latin American 110 22,695 28,965
Southeast Asian87 45 33,475 40,685
Arab 0 7,430 8,635
West Asian88 250 28,160 29,810
Korean 50 44,830 50,490
Japanese 55 25,425 35,060
Visible minority, n.i.e.89 0 2,920 3,880
Multiple visible minority90 95 22,115 25,420
Not a visible minority91 1,630 1,222,665 3,065,525
Earnings in 2005 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts)92 2,560 1,242,245 2,392,805
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($)93 20,511 27,596 25,722
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts)94 1,080 596,500 1,113,365
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($)93 34,498 43,215 42,230
Income in 2005 0223.02 Data quality note(s) for CT 0223.02
(CT)		 Vancouver Data quality note(s) for Vancouver
(CMA) 		British Columbia Data quality note(s) for British Columbia
(PR)
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts)95 3,385 1,659,535 3,230,565
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($)96 17,944 25,032 24,867
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($)96 17,539 22,948 22,785
Composition of total income (100%)97 100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 81.4 78.0 75.1
Government transfers - As a % of total income 12.4 8.8 10.7
Other money - As a % of total income 6.3 13.2 14.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts)98 4,715 2,084,135 3,978,215
% in low income before tax - All persons 34.9 20.8 17.3
% in low income after tax - All persons 30.4 16.5 13.1
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 44.9 23.3 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 39.5 18.5 14.9

Notes:

1. 2006 and 2001 population based on 100% data

Statistics Canada is taking additional measures to protect the privacy of all Canadians and the confidentiality of the data they provide to us. Starting with the 2001 Census, some population counts are adjusted in order to ensure confidentiality.

2. Total private dwellings

For the 2006 Census, a private dwelling is defined as: A set of living quarters designed for or converted for human habitation in which a person or group of persons reside or could reside. In addition, a private dwelling must have a source of heat or power and must be an enclosed space that provides shelter from the elements, as evidenced by complete and enclosed walls and roof and by doors and windows that provide protection from wind, rain and snow.
Private dwellings

3. Private dwellings occupied by usual residents

A separate set of living quarters which has a private entrance either directly from outside or from a common hall, lobby, vestibule or stairway leading to the outside, and in which a person or a group of persons live permanently.
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents

4. Age - 100% data

Refers to the age at last birthday (as of the census reference date, May 16, 2006). This variable is derived from date of birth.

5. Median age

The median age is an age 'x', such that exactly one half of the population is older than 'x' and the other half is younger than 'x'.

6. Common-law status - 100% data

Refers to persons who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other. These persons can be of the opposite sex or of the same sex.

7. Legal marital status - 100% data

Refers to the legal conjugal status of a person.

8. Never legally married (single)

Persons who have never married (including all persons less than 15 years of age) and persons whose marriage has been annulled and who have not remarried.

9. Legally married (and not separated)

Persons whose spouse is living, unless the couple is separated or a divorce has been obtained. In 2006, legally married same-sex couples are included in this category.

10. Separated, but still legally married

Persons currently married, but who are no longer living with their spouse (for any reason other than illness or work) and have not obtained a divorce.

11. Divorced

Persons who have obtained a legal divorce and who have not remarried.

12. Widowed

Persons who have lost their spouse through death and who have not remarried.

13. Occupied private dwellings - 20 % sample data

'Occupied private dwellings' refers to a private dwelling in which a person or a group of persons are permanently residing. Also included are private dwellings whose usual residents are temporarily absent on Census Day.

14. Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings

In 2006, improvements to the enumeration process and changes in structural type classification affect the historical comparability of the 'structural type of dwelling' variable. In 2006, 'apartment or flat in a duplex' replaces 'apartment or flat in a detached duplex' and includes duplexes attached to other dwellings or buildings. This is a change from the 2001 Census where duplexes attached to other dwellings or buildings were classified as an 'apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys'.

15. Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings

'Other occupied private dwellings' includes other single attached houses and movable dwellings such as mobile homes and other movable dwellings such as houseboats and railroad cars.

16. Number of owned dwellings

'Owned occupied private dwellings' refers to a private dwelling which is owned or being purchased by some member of the household. A dwelling is classified as 'owned' even if it is not fully paid for, such as one which has a mortgage or some other claim on it.

17. Number of rented dwellings

'Rented occupied private dwellings' refers to a private dwelling, even if it is provided without cash rent or at a reduced rent, or if the dwelling is part of a cooperative.

18. Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006

Includes data up to May 16, 2006.

19. Average number of rooms per dwelling

A 'room' is an enclosed area within a dwelling which is finished and suitable for year-round living (e.g., kitchen, dining-room, or bedroom). Not counted as rooms are bathrooms, halls, vestibules and rooms used solely for business purposes.

20. Average value of owned dwelling ($)

'Owned occupied private dwellings' refers to a private dwelling which is owned or being purchased by some member of the household. A dwelling is classified as 'owned' even if it is not fully paid for, such as one which has a mortgage or some other claim on it.

'Value of dwelling' refers to the dollar amount expected by the owner if the dwelling were to be sold.

21. Family characteristics - 20% sample data

Census family refers to a married couple (with or without children of either or both spouses), a couple living common-law (with or without children of either or both partners) or a lone parent of any marital status, with at least one child living in the same dwelling. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. 'Children' in a census family include grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present.

22. Number of married-couple families

In 2006, this category includes both opposite-sex and same-sex married couples.

23. Number of common-law-couple families

Since 2001, this category includes both opposite-sex and same-sex common-law couples.

22. Average number of persons in married-couple families

In 2006, this category includes both opposite-sex and same-sex married couples.

23. Average number of persons in common-law-couple families

Since 2001, this category includes both opposite-sex and same-sex common-law couples.

24. Median income in 2005 - All census families ($)

Census family total income - The total income of a census family is the sum of the total incomes of all members of that family.

Total income refers to the total money income received from the following sources during calendar year 2005 by persons 15 years of age and over:

  • wages and salaries (total)
  • net farm income
  • net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice
  • child benefits
  • Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement
  • benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
  • benefits from Employment Insurance
  • other income from government sources
  • dividends, interest on bonds, deposits and savings certificates, and other investment income
  • retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities, including those from RRSPs and RRIFs
  • other money income.

After-tax income of census families - The after-tax income of a census family is the sum of the after-tax incomes of all members of that family. After-tax income of family members and persons not in families refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid for 2005.

Receipts not counted as income - The income concept excludes gambling gains and losses, lottery prizes, money inherited during the year in a lump sum, capital gains or losses, receipts from the sale of property, income tax refunds, loan payments received, lump-sum settlements of insurance policies, rebates received on property taxes, refunds of pension contributions as well as all income 'in kind', such as free meals and living accommodations, or agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm.

Median income of census families - The median income of a specified group of census families is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, into two halves. That is, the incomes of the first half of the families are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median incomes of families are normally calculated for all units in the specified group, whether or not they reported income.

The above concept and procedure also apply in the calculation of these statistics on the after-tax income of census families.

Census family refers to a married couple (with or without children of either or both spouses), a couple living common-law (with or without children of either or both partners) or a lone parent of any marital status, with at least one child living in the same dwelling. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. 'Children' in a census family include grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present.

22. Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($)

In 2006, this category includes both opposite-sex and same-sex married couples.

23. Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($)

Since 2001, this category includes both opposite-sex and same-sex common-law couples.

24. Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($)

Census family total income - The total income of a census family is the sum of the total incomes of all members of that family.

Total income refers to the total money income received from the following sources during calendar year 2005 by persons 15 years of age and over:

  • wages and salaries (total)
  • net farm income
  • net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice
  • child benefits
  • Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement
  • benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
  • benefits from Employment Insurance
  • other income from government sources
  • dividends, interest on bonds, deposits and savings certificates, and other investment income
  • retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities, including those from RRSPs and RRIFs
  • other money income.

After-tax income of census families - The after-tax income of a census family is the sum of the after-tax incomes of all members of that family. After-tax income of family members and persons not in families refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid for 2005.

Receipts not counted as income - The income concept excludes gambling gains and losses, lottery prizes, money inherited during the year in a lump sum, capital gains or losses, receipts from the sale of property, income tax refunds, loan payments received, lump-sum settlements of insurance policies, rebates received on property taxes, refunds of pension contributions as well as all income 'in kind', such as free meals and living accommodations, or agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm.

Median income of census families - The median income of a specified group of census families is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, into two halves. That is, the incomes of the first half of the families are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median incomes of families are normally calculated for all units in the specified group, whether or not they reported income.

The above concept and procedure also apply in the calculation of these statistics on the after-tax income of census families.

Census family refers to a married couple (with or without children of either or both spouses), a couple living common-law (with or without children of either or both partners) or a lone parent of any marital status, with at least one child living in the same dwelling. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. 'Children' in a census family include grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present.

22. Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($)

In 2006, this category includes both opposite-sex and same-sex married couples.

25. Household characteristics - 20% sample data

Private household refers to a person or a group of persons (other than foreign residents) who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada. It may consist of a family group (census family) with or without other persons, of two or more families sharing a dwelling, of a group of unrelated persons, or of one person living alone. Household members who are temporarily absent on Census Day (e.g., temporary residents elsewhere) are considered as part of their usual household. For census purposes, every person is a member of one and only one household. Unless otherwise specified, all data in household reports are for private households only.

26. Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children

Refers to one-family households containing a couple (with or without persons not in census families) with at least one child under 25 years of age.

27. Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children

Includes one-family households containing a couple (with or without persons not in census families) with all children 25 years of age and over.

28. Other household types

Includes multiple-family households, lone-parent family households and non-family households other than one-person households.

29. Median income in 2005 - All private households ($)

Household total income - The total income of a household is the sum of the total incomes of all members of that household.

Total income refers to the total money income received from the following sources during calendar year 2005 by persons 15 years of age and over:

  • wages and salaries (total)
  • net farm income
  • net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice
  • child benefits
  • Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement
  • benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
  • benefits from Employment Insurance
  • other income from government sources
  • dividends, interest on bonds, deposits and savings certificates, and other investment income
  • retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities, including those from RRSPs and RRIFs
  • other money income.

After-tax income of households - The after-tax income of a household is the sum of the after-tax incomes of all members of that household. After-tax income refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid for 2005.

Receipts not counted as income - The income concept excludes gambling gains and losses, lottery prizes, money inherited during the year in a lump sum, capital gains or losses, receipts from the sale of property, income tax refunds, loan payments received, lump-sum settlements of insurance policies, rebates received on property taxes, refunds of pension contributions as well as all income 'in kind', such as free meals and living accommodations, or agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm.

Median income of households - The median income of a specified group of households is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, into two halves. That is, the incomes of the first half of households are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median incomes of households are normally calculated for all units in the specified group, whether or not they reported income.

The above concept and procedure also apply in the calculation of median after-tax income of households.

Private household refers to a person or a group of persons (other than foreign residents) who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada. It may consist of a family group (census family) with or without other persons, of two or more families sharing a dwelling, of a group of unrelated persons, or of one person living alone. Household members who are temporarily absent on Census Day (e.g., temporary residents elsewhere) are considered as part of their usual household. For census purposes, every person is a member of one and only one household. Unless otherwise specified, all data in household reports are for private households only.

26. Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($)

Refers to one-family households containing a couple (with or without persons not in census families) with at least one child under 25 years of age.

27. Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($)

Includes one-family households containing a couple (with or without persons not in census families) with all children 25 years of age and over.

28. Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($)

Includes multiple-family households, lone-parent family households and non-family households other than one-person households.

29. Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($)

Household total income - The total income of a household is the sum of the total incomes of all members of that household.

Total income refers to the total money income received from the following sources during calendar year 2005 by persons 15 years of age and over:

  • wages and salaries (total)
  • net farm income
  • net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice
  • child benefits
  • Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement
  • benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
  • benefits from Employment Insurance
  • other income from government sources
  • dividends, interest on bonds, deposits and savings certificates, and other investment income
  • retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities, including those from RRSPs and RRIFs
  • other money income.

After-tax income of households - The after-tax income of a household is the sum of the after-tax incomes of all members of that household. After-tax income refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid for 2005.

Receipts not counted as income - The income concept excludes gambling gains and losses, lottery prizes, money inherited during the year in a lump sum, capital gains or losses, receipts from the sale of property, income tax refunds, loan payments received, lump-sum settlements of insurance policies, rebates received on property taxes, refunds of pension contributions as well as all income 'in kind', such as free meals and living accommodations, or agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm.

Median income of households - The median income of a specified group of households is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, into two halves. That is, the incomes of the first half of households are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median incomes of households are normally calculated for all units in the specified group, whether or not they reported income.

The above concept and procedure also apply in the calculation of median after-tax income of households.

Private household refers to a person or a group of persons (other than foreign residents) who occupy the same dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada. It may consist of a family group (census family) with or without other persons, of two or more families sharing a dwelling, of a group of unrelated persons, or of one person living alone. Household members who are temporarily absent on Census Day (e.g., temporary residents elsewhere) are considered as part of their usual household. For census purposes, every person is a member of one and only one household. Unless otherwise specified, all data in household reports are for private households only.

26. Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($)

Refers to one-family households containing a couple (with or without persons not in census families) with at least one child under 25 years of age.

27. Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($)

Includes one-family households containing a couple (with or without persons not in census families) with all children 25 years of age and over.

28. Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($)

Includes multiple-family households, lone-parent family households and non-family households other than one-person households.

30. Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($)

Includes the monthly rent and costs of electricity, heat and municipal services paid by tenant households.

31. Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($)

Includes all shelter expenses paid by households that own their dwellings.

32. Mother tongue - 20% sample data

Refers to the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by the individual at the time of the census.

33. Other language(s)

Includes responses indicating single responses of a non-official language and multiple responses. Multiple responses include cases where one non-official language is in combination either with English or French or with both official languages.

34. Knowledge of official languages - 20% sample data

Refers to the ability to conduct a conversation in English only, in French only, in both English and French, or in neither of the official languages of Canada.

Data on knowledge of official languages

According to studies on data certification, the 2006 Census statistics on knowledge of official languages could underestimate the category 'English and French' and overestimate the category 'French only,' particularly for the francophone population, but also for the whole population in general. More information on the subject will be available in the Languages Reference Guide, to be published in 2008.

35. Language spoken most often at home - 20% sample data

Refers to the language spoken most often at home by the individual at the time of the census. Other languages spoken at home on a regular basis were also collected.

36. Immigrant status and period of immigration - 20% sample data

Note: Suppression of citizenship and immigration data on Indian reserves and settlements

Persons living on Indian reserves and Indian settlements who were enumerated with the 2006 Census Form 2D questionnaire were not asked the questions on citizenship (Question 10), landed immigrant status (Question 11) and year of immigration (Question 12). Consequently, citizenship, landed immigrant status and period of immigration data are suppressed using zeros for Indian reserves and Indian settlements at census subdivision and lower levels of geography where the majority of the population was enumerated with the 2D Form. These data are, however, included in the totals for larger geographic areas, such as census divisions and provinces.

For more information on the census data quality and confidentiality standards and guidelines relating to Indian reserves, please refer to http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/ref/notes/dq-qd/reserves-eng.cfm.

For a complete list of Indian reserves and Indian settlements for which citizenship, landed immigrant status and period of immigration data are suppressed using zeros, please refer to http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/ref/notes/sup_2D-eng.cfm.

37. Non-immigrants

Non-immigrants are persons who are Canadian citizens by birth. Although most Canadian citizens by birth were born in Canada, a small number were born outside Canada to Canadian parents.

38. Immigrants

Immigrants are persons who are, or have ever been, landed immigrants in Canada. A landed immigrant is a person who has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others are more recent arrivals. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number were born in Canada. Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to Census Day, May 16, 2006.

39. 2001 to 2006

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to Census Day, May 16, 2006.

40. Non-permanent residents

Non-permanent residents are persons from another country who, at the time of the census, held a Work or Study Permit, or who were refugee claimants, as well as family members living with them in Canada.

41. Citizenship - 20% sample data

Refers to the legal citizenship status of the respondent. Persons who are citizens of more than one country were instructed to provide the name of the other country(ies).

Note: Suppression of citizenship and immigration data on Indian reserves and settlements

Persons living on Indian reserves and Indian settlements who were enumerated with the 2006 Census Form 2D questionnaire were not asked the questions on citizenship (Question 10), landed immigrant status (Question 11) and year of immigration (Question 12). Consequently, citizenship, landed immigrant status and period of immigration data are suppressed using zeros for Indian reserves and Indian settlements at census subdivision and lower levels of geography where the majority of the population was enumerated with the 2D Form. These data are, however, included in the totals for larger geographic areas, such as census divisions and provinces.

For more information on the census data quality and confidentiality standards and guidelines relating to Indian reserves, please refer to http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/ref/notes/dq-qd/reserves-eng.cfm.

For a complete list of Indian reserves and Indian settlements for which citizenship, landed immigrant status and period of immigration data are suppressed using zeros, please refer to http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/ref/notes/sup_2D-eng.cfm.

42. Not Canadian citizens

Includes persons who are stateless. Prior to the 2006 Census, this category was called 'Citizens of other country(ies).' The content of the category remains unchanged in 2006 compared with previous censuses.

43. Generation status - 20% sample data

Refers to the generational status of a person, that is, 1st generation, 2nd generation or 3rd generation or more.

44. 1st generation

Persons born outside Canada. For the most part, these are people who are now, or have ever been, landed immigrants in Canada. Also included in the first generation are a small number of people born outside Canada to parents who are Canadian citizens by birth. In addition, the first generation includes people who are non-permanent residents (defined as people from another country living in Canada on Work or Study Permits or as refugee claimants, and any family members living with them in Canada).

45. 2nd generation

Persons born inside Canada with at least one parent born outside Canada. This includes (a) persons born in Canada with both parents born outside Canada and (b) persons born in Canada with one parent born in Canada and one parent born outside Canada (these persons may have grandparents born inside or outside Canada as well).

46. 3rd generation or more

Persons born inside Canada with both parents born inside Canada (these persons may have grandparents born inside or outside Canada as well).

47. Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago - 20% sample data

Information indicating whether the person lived in the same residence on Census Day (May 16, 2006), as he or she did one year before (May 16, 2005).

Estimates of internal migration may be less accurate for small geographic areas, areas with a place name that is duplicated elsewhere, and for some census subdivisions (CSDs) where residents may have provided the name of the census metropolitan area or census agglomeration instead of the specific name of the component CSD from which they migrated.

To improve the accuracy of the 2006 Census data, postal codes are used to pinpoint the exact CSD of the previous residence.

For additional information, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary, Catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

48. Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago - 20% sample data

Information indicating whether the person lived in the same residence on Census Day (May 16, 2006), as he or she did five years before (May 16, 2001).

Estimates of internal migration may be less accurate for small geographic areas, areas with a place name that is duplicated elsewhere, and for some census subdivisions (CSDs) where residents may have provided the name of the census metropolitan area or census agglomeration instead of the specific name of the component CSD from which they migrated.

To improve the accuracy of the 2006 Census data, postal codes are used to pinpoint the exact CSD of the previous residence.

For additional information, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary, Catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

49. Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population - 20% sample data

This is a grouping of the total population into non-Aboriginal or Aboriginal population, based on their responses to three questions on the 2006 Census form.

50. Aboriginal identity population

Included in the Aboriginal identity population are those persons who reported identifying with at least one Aboriginal group, that is, North American Indian, Métis or Inuit, and/or those who reported being a Treaty Indian or a Registered Indian, as defined by the Indian Act of Canada, and/or those who reported they were members of an Indian band or First Nation.

51. Educational attainment - 20% sample data

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

52. High school certificate or equivalent

'High school certificate or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. Excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. Examples of postsecondary institutions include community colleges, institutes of technology, CEGEPs, private trade schools, private business colleges, schools of nursing and universities.

53. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

'College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma' replaces the category 'Other non-university certificate or diploma' in previous censuses. This category includes accreditation by non-degree-granting institutions such as community colleges, CEGEPs, private business colleges and technical institutes.

54. Educational attainment - 20% sample data

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

55. High school certificate or equivalent

'High school certificate or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. Excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. Examples of postsecondary institutions include community colleges, institutes of technology, CEGEPs, private trade schools, private business colleges, schools of nursing and universities.

56. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

'College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma' replaces the category 'Other non-university certificate or diploma' in previous censuses. This category includes accreditation by non-degree-granting institutions such as community colleges, CEGEPs, private business colleges and technical institutes.

57. Educational attainment - 20% sample data

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

58. High school certificate or equivalent

'High school certificate or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. Excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. Examples of postsecondary institutions include community colleges, institutes of technology, CEGEPs, private trade schools, private business colleges, schools of nursing and universities.

59. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

'College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma' replaces the category 'Other non-university certificate or diploma' in previous censuses. This category includes accreditation by non-degree-granting institutions such as community colleges, CEGEPs, private business colleges and technical institutes.

60. Educational attainment - 20% sample data

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

61. High school certificate or equivalent

'High school certificate or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. Excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. Examples of postsecondary institutions include community colleges, institutes of technology, CEGEPs, private trade schools, private business colleges, schools of nursing and universities.

62. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

'College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma' replaces the category 'Other non-university certificate or diploma' in previous censuses. This category includes accreditation by non-degree-granting institutions such as community colleges, CEGEPs, private business colleges and technical institutes.

63. Major field of study - 20% sample data

'Field of study' is defined as the main discipline or subject of learning. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level.

64. Other

Includes multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies (other).

65. Location of study - 20% sample data

'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country where the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

66. Labour force activity - 20% sample data

Labour force activity - Refers to the labour market activity of the population 15 years and over in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006).

67. In the labour force

Labour force - Refers to persons who were either employed or unemployed during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006). In past censuses, this was called 'total labour force.'

68. Employed

Employed - Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents, who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006):

(a) did any work at all for pay or in self-employment or without pay in a family farm, business or professional practice;

(b) were absent from their job or business, with or without pay, for the entire week because of vacation, an illness, a labour dispute at their place of work, or any other reasons.

69. Unemployed

Unemployed - Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents, who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), were without paid work or without self-employment work and were available for work and either:

(a) had actively looked for paid work in the past four weeks;

(b) were on temporary lay-off and expected to return to their job;

(c) had definite arrangements to start a new job in four weeks or less.

70. Not in the labour force

Not in the labour force - Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents, who, in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), were neither employed nor unemployed. It includes students, homemakers, retired workers, seasonal workers in an 'off' season who were not looking for work, and persons who could not work because of a long-term illness or disability.

71. Participation rate

Participation rate - Refers to the labour force in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), expressed as a percentage of the population 15 years and over excluding institutional residents.

72. Employment rate

Employment rate - Refers to the number of persons employed in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), expressed as a percentage of the total population 15 years and over excluding institutional residents.

73. Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate - Refers to the unemployed expressed as a percentage of the labour force in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006).

74. Occupation - 20% sample data

Occupation - National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006. Refers to the kind of work persons were doing during the reference week, as determined by their kind of work and the description of the main activities in their job. If the person did not have a job during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to enumeration (May 16, 2006), the data relate to the job of longest duration since January 1, 2005. Persons with two or more jobs were to report the information for the job at which they worked the most hours.

Experienced labour force

Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2005 or 2006.

75. A - Management occupations

Broad occupational category A - Management occupations

Census data for occupation groups in Broad occupational category A - Management occupations should be used with caution. Some coding errors were made in assigning the appropriate level of management, e.g., senior manager as opposed to middle manager, and in determining the appropriate area of specialization or activity, e.g., a manager of a health care program in a hospital as opposed to a government manager in health policy administration. Some non-management occupations have also been miscoded to management due to confusion over titles such as program manager and project manager. Data users may wish to use data for management occupations in conjunction with other variables such as Income, Age and Education.

76. Industry - 20% sample data

Industry - North American Industry Classification System 2002. Refers to the general nature of the business carried out in the establishment where the person worked. If the person did not have a job during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to enumeration (May 16, 2006), the data relate to the job of longest duration since January 1, 2005. Persons with two or more jobs were to report the information for the job at which they worked the most hours.

Experienced labour force

Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2005 or 2006.

77. Unpaid work - 20% sample data

Persons reporting hours of unpaid work.

Includes all persons reporting hours of unpaid housework; hours looking after children, without pay; or hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors.

78. Persons reporting hours of unpaid housework

Refers to the number of persons reporting hours of unpaid housework, yard work or home maintenance in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006). Unpaid housework includes work for one's own household, for other family members outside the household, and for friends or neighbours.

79. Persons reporting hours looking after children, without pay

Refers to the number of persons reporting hours spent looking after children without pay. It includes hours spent providing unpaid child care for members of one's own household, for other family members outside the household, for friends or neighbours in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006).

80. Persons reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors

Refers to the number of persons reporting hours spent providing unpaid care or assistance to seniors of one's own household, to other senior family members outside the household, and to friends or neighbours in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006).

81. Language used most often at work - 20% sample data

Refers to the language used most often at work by the individual at the time of the census. Other languages used at work on a regular basis were also collected.

82. Place of work status - 20% sample data

Employed labour force 15 years and over who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006):

(a) did any work at all for pay or in self-employment or without pay in a family farm, business or professional practice

(b) were absent from their job or business, with or without pay, for the entire week because of a vacation, an illness, a labour dispute at their place of work, or any other reasons.

83. Mode of transportation to work - 20% sample data

Refers to the mode of transportation to work of non-institutional residents 15 years of age and over who worked at some time since January 1, 2005. Persons who indicate in the place of work question that they either had no fixed workplace address, or specified a usual workplace address, are asked to identify the mode of transportation they usually use to commute from home to work. The variable usually relates to the individual's job in the week prior to enumeration. However, if the person did not work during that week but had worked at some time since January 1, 2005, the information relates to the job held longest during that period.

84. Visible minority population - 20% sample data

85. Total visible minority population

The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.'

86. South Asian

For example, East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc.

87. Southeast Asian

For example, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Laotian, etc.

88. West Asian

For example, Iranian, Afghan, etc.

89. Visible minority, n.i.e.

The abbreviation 'n.i.e.' means 'not included elsewhere.' Includes respondents who reported a write-in response such as 'Guyanese,' 'West Indian,' 'Kurd,' 'Tibetan,' 'Polynesian,' 'Pacific Islander,' etc.

90. Multiple visible minority

Includes respondents who reported more than one visible minority group by checking two or more mark-in circles, e.g., 'Black' and 'South Asian.'

91. Not a visible minority

Includes respondents who reported 'Yes' to the Aboriginal identity question (Question 18) as well as respondents who were not considered to be members of a visible minority group.

92. Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts)

Earnings or employment income - Refers to total income received by persons 15 years and over during calendar year 2005 as wages and salaries, net income from a non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice, and/or net farm self-employment income.

Wages and salaries - Refers to gross wages and salaries before deductions for such items as income tax, pensions and Employment Insurance. Included in this source are military pay and allowances, tips, commissions and cash bonuses, benefits from wage-loss replacement plans or income-maintenance insurance plans, supplementary unemployment benefits from an employer or union as well as all types of casual earnings during calendar year 2005. Other employment income such as taxable benefits, research grants and royalties are included.

Net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice - Refers to net income (gross receipts minus expenses of operation such as wages, rents and depreciation) received during calendar year 2005 from the respondent's non-farm unincorporated business or professional practice. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share was reported. Also included is net income from persons babysitting in their own homes, persons providing room and board to non-relatives, self-employed fishers, hunters and trappers, operators of direct distributorships such as those selling and delivering cosmetics, as well as freelance activities of artists, writers, music teachers, hairdressers, dressmakers, etc.

Net farm income - Refers to net income (gross receipts from farm sales minus depreciation and cost of operation) received during calendar year 2005 from the operation of a farm, either on the respondent's own account or in partnership. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share of income was reported. Included with gross receipts are cash advances received in 2005, dividends from cooperatives, rebates and farm-support payments to farmers from federal, provincial and regional agricultural programs (for example, milk subsidies and marketing board payments) and gross insurance proceeds such as payments from the Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA). The value of income 'in kind', such as agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm, is excluded.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the unrounded number of individuals (e.g., males 45 to 54 years of age) with income in that group.

Average and median incomes and standard errors for average income of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least 15 years of age and who have an income (positive or negative). For all other universes (census/economic families, persons not in families or private households), these statistics will be calculated over all units, whether or not they reported any income.

The above concept and procedures also apply in the calculation of these statistics for earnings or any other source of income and after-tax income of individuals 15 years and over.

Includes persons who did not work in 2005 but reported earnings.

93. Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($)

For persons with earnings.

94. Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts)

Worked 49 to 52 weeks in 2005, mostly full time and reported earnings.

93. Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($)

For persons with earnings.

95. Persons 15 years and over with income (counts)

Total income - Refers to the total money income received from the following sources during calendar year 2005 by persons 15 years and over:

  • wages and salaries (total)
  • net farm income
  • net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice
  • child benefits
  • Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement
  • benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan
  • benefits from Employment Insurance
  • other income from government sources
  • dividends, interest on bonds, deposits and savings certificates, and other investment income
  • retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities, including those from RRSPs and RRIFs
  • other money income.

After-tax income refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid for 2005.

Receipts not counted as income - The income concept excluded gambling gains and losses, lottery prizes, money inherited during the year in a lump sum, capital gains or losses, receipts from the sale of property, income tax refunds, loan payments received, lump-sum settlements of insurance policies, rebates received on property taxes, refunds of pension contributions, as well as all income 'in kind', such as free meals and living accommodations, or agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the unrounded number of individuals (e.g., males 45 to 54 years of age) with income in that group.

Average and median incomes and standard errors for average income of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least 15 years of age and who have an income (positive or negative). For all other universes (census/economic families, persons not in families or private households), these statistics will be calculated over all units, whether or not they reported any income.

These statistics can be derived for after-tax income, earnings, wages and salaries, or any other particular source of income in the same manner.

96. Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($)

For persons with income.

97. Composition of total income (100%)

Composition of income of a population group or a geographic area refers to the relative share of each income source or group of sources, expressed as a percentage of the aggregate total income of that group or area. Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.

98. Income status of all persons in private households (counts)

Income status before or after tax - Refers to the position of an economic family or a person 15 years and over not in an economic family in relation to Statistics Canada's low income before-tax or after-tax cut-offs.

Since each family member shares the income status of that family, percentages in low income can be derived for all persons in private households. For additional information, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary.

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†  excludes census data for for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements

Excludes census data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements (For further information, see the 'Notes'.)

Date Modified: 2020-07-23

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