Census Profile, 2016 Census
Zone 4 - Central [Health region, December 2017], Nova Scotia and Yukon [Territory]

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Characteristic Zone 4 - Central
Nova Scotia
[Health region, December 2017]
Yukon

[Territory]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 424,037 ... ... 35,874 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 411,117 ... ... 33,897 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.1 ... ... 5.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 197,091 ... ... 17,987 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 182,145 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 61.4 ... ... 0.1 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 6,901.70 ... ... 474,712.68 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 424,040 205,350 218,690 35,875 18,075 17,795
0 to 14 years 63,720 32,550 31,165 6,280 3,355 2,920
0 to 4 years 20,805 10,605 10,200 2,135 1,155 985
5 to 9 years 21,800 11,205 10,595 2,120 1,130 995
10 to 14 years 21,115 10,740 10,375 2,020 1,075 945
15 to 64 years 292,820 142,700 150,125 25,340 12,500 12,835
15 to 19 years 23,530 11,940 11,590 1,935 1,000 930
20 to 24 years 31,105 15,450 15,655 1,965 1,035 930
25 to 29 years 31,160 15,660 15,505 2,550 1,245 1,310
30 to 34 years 28,505 13,990 14,515 2,890 1,395 1,495
35 to 39 years 26,845 12,820 14,025 2,590 1,235 1,355
40 to 44 years 28,020 13,445 14,580 2,540 1,170 1,370
45 to 49 years 29,140 13,860 15,280 2,465 1,210 1,245
50 to 54 years 34,420 16,730 17,685 2,880 1,390 1,495
55 to 59 years 32,355 15,645 16,710 2,995 1,505 1,490
60 to 64 years 27,740 13,150 14,585 2,530 1,315 1,220
65 years and over 67,495 30,100 37,395 4,260 2,220 2,040
65 to 69 years 23,955 11,340 12,615 1,845 980 870
70 to 74 years 16,595 7,765 8,835 1,090 605 485
75 to 79 years 11,215 5,060 6,160 645 350 295
80 to 84 years 8,015 3,410 4,605 375 160 215
85 years and over 7,720 2,530 5,190 300 125 175
85 to 89 years 4,730 1,705 3,025 195 90 105
90 to 94 years 2,275 660 1,615 80 30 50
95 to 99 years 645 155 495 20 5 20
100 years and over 70 10 60 0 0 0
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 15.0 15.9 14.3 17.5 18.6 16.4
15 to 64 years 69.1 69.5 68.6 70.6 69.2 72.1
65 years and over 15.9 14.7 17.1 11.9 12.3 11.5
85 years and over 1.8 1.2 2.4 0.8 0.7 1.0
Average age of the population 41.0 40.0 41.9 39.1 38.8 39.4
Median age of the population 41.3 40.1 42.4 39.5 39.0 39.8
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 182,145 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Single-detached house 93,770 ... ... 9,430 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 21,000 ... ... 50 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 63,005 ... ... 4,550 ... ...
Semi-detached house 11,965 ... ... 1,160 ... ...
Row house 6,725 ... ... 950 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 6,370 ... ... 605 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 37,680 ... ... 1,770 ... ...
Other single-attached house 270 ... ... 65 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 4,365 ... ... 1,185 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 182,145 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
1 person 53,435 ... ... 4,900 ... ...
2 persons 67,960 ... ... 5,180 ... ...
3 persons 28,610 ... ... 2,255 ... ...
4 persons 22,110 ... ... 1,860 ... ...
5 or more persons 10,030 ... ... 1,025 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 417,815 ... ... 35,110 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 360,320 172,800 187,520 29,595 14,725 14,870
Married or living common law 203,560 101,585 101,975 16,445 8,210 8,235
Married 162,855 81,295 81,560 11,345 5,680 5,670
Living common law 40,705 20,290 20,415 5,095 2,530 2,570
Not married and not living common law 156,760 71,215 85,545 13,150 6,515 6,635
Never married 106,070 54,825 51,250 9,150 4,905 4,245
Separated 10,280 4,390 5,885 845 370 470
Divorced 21,690 8,075 13,620 2,105 975 1,130
Widowed 18,720 3,930 14,790 1,060 265 795
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 120,010 ... ... 9,845 ... ...
2 persons 66,340 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
3 persons 26,180 ... ... 2,060 ... ...
4 persons 20,245 ... ... 1,745 ... ...
5 or more persons 7,250 ... ... 710 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 120,010 ... ... 9,845 ... ...
Total couple families 100,155 ... ... 7,970 ... ...
Married couples 79,810 ... ... 5,425 ... ...
Common-law couples 20,350 ... ... 2,545 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 19,855 ... ... 1,875 ... ...
Female parent 16,025 ... ... 1,390 ... ...
Male parent 3,830 ... ... 480 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 100,160 ... ... 7,970 ... ...
Couples without children 53,770 ... ... 4,130 ... ...
Couples with children 46,390 ... ... 3,840 ... ...
1 child 20,650 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
2 children 18,875 ... ... 1,600 ... ...
3 or more children 6,860 ... ... 660 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 19,855 ... ... 1,875 ... ...
1 child 12,570 ... ... 1,195 ... ...
2 children 5,525 ... ... 485 ... ...
3 or more children 1,760 ... ... 195 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 87,225 40,760 46,465 7,505 3,895 3,610
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 182,145 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,095 ... ... 9,345 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 51,760 ... ... 3,915 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 63,335 ... ... 5,430 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 2,435 ... ... 245 ... ...
Non-census-family households 64,615 ... ... 5,620 ... ...
One-person households 53,435 ... ... 4,900 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 11,180 ... ... 720 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 419,905 203,645 216,260 35,555 17,895 17,660
English only 366,660 180,350 186,310 30,430 15,530 14,895
French only 345 160 185 85 40 45
English and French 50,675 22,105 28,570 4,900 2,260 2,640
Neither English nor French 2,225 1,020 1,200 140 65 75
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 419,905 203,640 216,260 35,555 17,895 17,660
English 406,445 197,065 209,380 33,720 16,960 16,760
French 10,115 5,030 5,090 1,575 815 755
English and French 1,215 570 645 125 55 70
Neither English nor French 2,125 980 1,150 140 65 75
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 10,725 5,310 5,415 1,635 845 790
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.6 2.6 2.5 4.6 4.7 4.5
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 419,905 203,645 216,265 35,560 17,900 17,660
Single responses 414,695 201,075 213,620 34,885 17,555 17,330
Official languages 383,545 185,260 198,280 30,675 15,585 15,095
English 373,145 180,140 193,005 29,105 14,775 14,335
French 10,400 5,120 5,275 1,570 810 755
Non-official languages 31,150 15,810 15,340 4,210 1,970 2,235
Aboriginal languages 80 40 35 675 295 380
Algonquian languages 60 30 25 25 5 20
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 5 20 5 20
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5 5 0 20 5 20
Eastern Algonquian languages 55 30 25 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 50 30 25 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 5 5 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 560 250 305
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 545 245 300
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 10 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 80 40 45
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 5 5 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 5 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 170 85 85
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 165 85 85
Tahltan 0 0 0 5 5 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 285 115 165
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 210 90 125
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 70 30 35
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 5 5 20 10 15
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Inuktitut 10 0 5 5 5 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 5 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 65 25 40
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 5 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 31,075 15,770 15,305 3,530 1,675 1,860
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,040 3,855 3,185 50 25 25
Berber languages 10 10 5 0 0 0
Kabyle 5 5 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 120 60 55 10 5 5
Bilen 5 5 5 0 0 0
Oromo 55 35 25 0 0 0
Somali 50 20 30 5 5 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Semitic languages 6,915 3,795 3,125 40 25 20
Amharic 105 45 60 5 0 0
Arabic 6,445 3,555 2,890 35 20 15
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 5 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 195 105 90 5 0 0
Maltese 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 140 65 75 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 5 0 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 405 200 205 50 30 25
Khmer (Cambodian) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 395 195 200 50 25 25
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 1,675 730 945 990 415 575
Bikol 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 110 45 60 80 35 45
Fijian 0 0 0 10 5 5
Hiligaynon 20 10 10 40 15 25
Ilocano 50 15 35 35 15 20
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 40 20 25 15 5 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 15 5 5 5 5 0
Pangasinan 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,425 630 795 805 335 465
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 5 5 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 10 0 5
Creole languages 70 45 25 25 10 15
Haitian Creole 5 5 5 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 30 20 10 15 5 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 15 0 10
Dravidian languages 885 515 370 55 30 25
Kannada 30 15 10 0 0 0
Malayalam 310 165 145 25 10 15
Tamil 270 160 110 25 10 10
Telugu 265 165 105 5 5 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 12,830 6,480 6,345 1,715 885 825
Albanian 245 125 125 5 0 5
Armenian 35 20 10 0 0 5
Balto-Slavic languages 2,810 1,360 1,455 295 150 150
Baltic languages 55 15 45 5 5 0
Latvian 25 10 15 0 5 0
Lithuanian 30 5 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 2,750 1,345 1,410 290 145 145
Belarusan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Bosnian 115 60 55 5 0 5
Bulgarian 40 15 20 5 0 0
Croatian 190 90 95 5 5 5
Czech 145 70 70 55 30 25
Macedonian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Polish 595 285 310 65 35 30
Russian 1,160 565 590 75 35 45
Serbian 110 50 60 5 5 0
Serbo-Croatian 80 40 40 5 5 5
Slovak 85 45 40 5 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 10 15 15 5 10
Ukrainian 195 90 100 50 25 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages 45 25 20 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 30 10 15 0 5 0
Welsh 15 10 5 5 0 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Germanic languages 2,170 1,035 1,135 945 495 445
Afrikaans 80 40 40 10 5 5
Danish 100 65 40 20 10 5
Dutch 530 255 270 115 50 60
Frisian 5 5 0 0 5 0
German 1,250 570 675 765 415 355
Icelandic 35 20 15 5 5 0
Norwegian 75 40 35 10 5 5
Swedish 65 25 35 15 10 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 20 10 10 5 0 0
Yiddish 10 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Greek 660 335 325 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 4,300 2,350 1,950 215 115 100
Indo-Aryan languages 2,945 1,645 1,300 190 100 95
Bengali 435 265 170 25 5 15
Gujarati 170 110 60 20 20 5
Hindi 660 395 265 35 20 15
Kashmiri 10 5 5 0 0 0
Konkani 5 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 60 35 30 0 0 0
Nepali 525 255 270 0 0 5
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 475 250 220 85 40 45
Sindhi 15 10 5 0 5 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 145 70 70 5 0 5
Urdu 435 245 195 20 10 10
Iranian languages 1,330 690 640 25 20 10
Kurdish 115 65 45 0 0 0
Pashto 70 40 25 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 1,150 585 560 25 20 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 2,565 1,235 1,325 225 105 120
Catalan 10 5 5 5 0 5
Italian 565 295 265 25 15 10
Portuguese 400 195 210 15 5 5
Romanian 185 90 95 10 10 5
Spanish 1,400 650 750 170 75 95
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 255 65 185 95 40 55
Kartvelian languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 5 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 920 390 530 45 10 30
Mongolic languages 5 5 0 0 0 5
Mongolian 5 5 0 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 535 275 260 25 15 10
Akan (Twi) 35 15 20 0 0 0
Bamanankan 5 5 0 0 0 0
Edo 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ewe 30 20 10 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Ga 5 5 5 0 0 0
Ganda 20 5 15 0 0 0
Igbo 30 20 15 0 0 0
Lingala 5 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 10 5 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 45 15 30 5 0 0
Shona 25 15 10 0 0 0
Swahili 120 60 65 0 0 0
Wolof 0 5 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 50 30 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 120 65 60 10 5 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 65 35 30 0 0 0
Dinka 15 5 5 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Sign languages 120 60 60 20 10 5
American Sign Language 55 25 25 10 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 65 30 30 5 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,525 2,765 2,765 350 150 195
Chinese languages 5,510 2,755 2,755 350 155 195
Cantonese 935 435 500 225 100 120
Hakka 20 10 15 0 0 5
Mandarin 3,955 1,980 1,975 95 40 60
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 95 45 50 15 10 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 45 25 15 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 445 260 185 15 5 5
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Burmese 5 0 5 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 10 0 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 90 40 55 30 5 25
Lao 10 0 5 5 5 5
Thai 85 35 55 25 5 25
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 210 180 0 5 0
Azerbaijani 10 10 5 0 0 0
Turkish 255 135 115 0 0 0
Uyghur 5 0 5 0 0 0
Uzbek 110 60 50 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Uralic languages 245 105 140 75 40 35
Estonian 25 15 15 0 0 0
Finnish 45 15 30 25 15 10
Hungarian 175 80 100 45 30 20
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 25 5 15 5 0 0
Multiple responses 5,210 2,565 2,645 675 345 330
English and French 1,810 830 975 220 115 100
English and non-official language 3,065 1,570 1,495 420 210 215
French and non-official language 175 95 85 15 10 10
English, French and non-official language 160 75 85 15 10 10
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 419,905 203,645 216,265 35,560 17,900 17,660
Single responses 411,550 199,435 212,115 34,730 17,510 17,220
Official languages 395,035 191,045 203,995 33,135 16,735 16,400
English 391,305 189,215 202,095 32,270 16,315 15,960
French 3,730 1,835 1,900 860 420 435
Non-official languages 16,510 8,390 8,120 1,600 775 825
Aboriginal languages 20 10 5 75 45 35
Algonquian languages 15 10 5 0 5 5
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 15 10 5 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 65 35 35
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 65 35 35
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 15 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 20 10 10
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 20 10 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 30 15 15
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 25 15 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 5 0 5
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 5 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 5 5
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 16,495 8,380 8,115 1,520 730 785
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,205 2,215 1,990 30 15 15
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 75 35 40 5 5 5
Bilen 5 5 5 0 0 0
Oromo 45 25 20 0 0 0
Somali 25 10 15 0 5 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 4,135 2,180 1,950 20 10 10
Amharic 55 25 25 5 0 0
Arabic 3,860 2,045 1,810 20 10 10
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 5 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 115 65 50 5 0 5
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 100 40 55 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 255 130 130 25 15 15
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 255 125 130 30 15 15
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 900 435 465 555 255 305
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 50 20 30 35 20 15
Fijian 0 0 0 5 0 5
Hiligaynon 5 5 5 20 5 10
Ilocano 10 5 5 15 5 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 5 0 0 5 5 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 825 405 425 475 215 260
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 30 15 15 5 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 0 0 5
Dravidian languages 400 225 170 35 20 15
Kannada 10 5 5 0 0 0
Malayalam 130 75 55 15 10 10
Tamil 130 70 55 15 10 5
Telugu 125 75 50 0 5 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,535 2,785 2,755 540 280 260
Albanian 110 55 50 0 0 0
Armenian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 1,280 630 650 85 40 45
Baltic languages 20 10 15 0 0 0
Latvian 5 0 5 0 0 0
Lithuanian 10 5 10 0 0 0
Slavic languages 1,260 620 635 85 40 40
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 65 35 30 0 0 0
Bulgarian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Croatian 55 25 35 5 0 0
Czech 40 20 15 15 5 5
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 180 80 100 20 15 10
Russian 740 365 370 30 15 15
Serbian 60 30 30 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 30 15 15 5 0 0
Slovak 25 10 15 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ukrainian 45 25 20 0 0 5
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 5 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 365 175 190 245 125 115
Afrikaans 20 15 10 10 5 5
Danish 5 5 5 0 0 0
Dutch 45 20 25 10 0 5
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 245 120 125 225 115 105
Icelandic 25 10 15 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Swedish 5 0 0 5 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 250 125 125 5 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 2,545 1,330 1,215 100 55 45
Indo-Aryan languages 1,650 890 765 90 45 40
Bengali 230 125 105 15 5 10
Gujarati 95 65 30 15 10 0
Hindi 280 180 105 15 10 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 25 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 475 235 235 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 205 100 105 45 20 25
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 80 40 40 0 0 0
Urdu 250 125 120 10 5 5
Iranian languages 895 445 450 15 10 5
Kurdish 85 45 40 0 0 0
Pashto 35 15 15 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 780 380 400 15 15 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 955 450 510 110 50 60
Catalan 5 0 5 0 0 0
Italian 135 55 70 5 0 0
Portuguese 160 75 85 0 0 0
Romanian 60 30 30 5 5 5
Spanish 600 285 315 100 45 50
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 85 25 55 50 25 25
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 620 275 345 25 10 10
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 145 70 75 5 0 0
Akan (Twi) 5 0 10 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 15 5 5 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 5 0 0 0
Igbo 10 5 5 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Shona 0 5 0 5 0 0
Swahili 50 25 30 0 0 0
Wolof 5 5 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 20 10 5 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 10 5 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Dinka 0 5 5 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 0 0 0
Sign languages 160 75 85 15 10 5
American Sign Language 70 35 35 10 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 90 45 50 5 0 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,845 1,970 1,870 220 100 120
Chinese languages 3,835 1,970 1,870 215 95 120
Cantonese 530 280 250 155 70 90
Hakka 5 0 5 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,940 1,480 1,465 55 25 30
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 40 20 20 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 25 10 15 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 300 180 125 5 5 5
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 25 10 15 10 0 5
Lao 0 5 0 5 0 0
Thai 25 10 15 10 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 190 100 90 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 5 0 0 0
Turkish 125 65 60 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 70 40 30 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 55 25 30 10 5 5
Estonian 5 0 5 0 0 0
Finnish 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hungarian 45 20 25 10 5 5
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 0
Multiple responses 8,355 4,210 4,145 830 385 445
English and French 1,170 540 635 120 60 60
English and non-official language 6,860 3,505 3,360 680 315 370
French and non-official language 65 40 25 5 0 5
English, French and non-official language 260 130 135 15 10 10
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 419,905 203,640 216,260 35,555 17,895 17,660
None 390,635 189,495 201,140 31,490 15,990 15,500
English 9,295 4,745 4,550 1,250 590 660
French 8,620 3,775 4,850 890 425 470
Non-official language 10,730 5,345 5,385 1,830 845 985
Aboriginal 110 50 60 585 275 315
Non-Aboriginal 10,620 5,290 5,325 1,245 575 675
English and French 120 50 70 20 10 10
English and non-official language 190 90 100 35 15 20
French and non-official language 310 145 165 45 25 25
English, French and non-official language 0 5 5 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 354,230 170,175 184,055 28,895 14,325 14,565
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 340,060 163,325 176,735 27,975 13,845 14,135
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,805 42,631 30,683 45,804 48,685 43,192
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 340,175 163,345 176,830 27,975 13,840 14,130
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,545 36,730 27,598 41,235 43,240 39,353
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 307,490 150,440 157,045 26,300 13,005 13,295
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,619 41,532 28,896 43,961 47,135 40,806
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 235,620 98,990 136,630 17,670 8,205 9,465
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,739 4,313 4,900 4,724 4,742 4,708
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 254,540 127,560 126,975 23,940 11,925 12,015
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,041 40,039 29,331 43,341 45,938 40,804
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 354,230 170,190 184,040 28,880 14,315 14,565
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 340,300 163,300 177,000 27,920 13,860 14,060
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,070 54,603 38,196 53,809 57,649 50,023
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 340,415 163,330 177,085 27,925 13,860 14,065
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,263 43,158 31,827 45,994 48,598 43,429
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 307,560 150,550 157,010 26,255 13,035 13,220
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,567 54,662 36,847 52,102 56,529 47,736
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 236,230 98,725 137,505 17,700 8,290 9,415
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,039 6,962 7,094 7,595 7,499 7,680
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 254,555 127,710 126,840 23,940 11,940 12,005
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,762 51,472 35,998 50,089 53,885 46,314
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 354,230 170,190 184,040 28,880 14,315 14,565
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 130,560 70,455 60,100 10,655 5,325 5,330
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 51,392 57,820 45,446 67,699 72,122 64,301
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 61,069 68,552 52,297 70,536 75,141 65,936
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 89.3 92.2 85.6 91.1 92.4 89.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 71.1 73.8 67.5 78.7 79.2 78.0
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 10.7 7.8 14.4 8.9 7.6 10.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 354,235 170,175 184,055 28,895 14,325 14,570
Without total income 14,175 6,850 7,325 920 485 435
With total income 340,060 163,330 176,730 27,975 13,840 14,130
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.0 96.0 96.8 96.6 97.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 46,450 20,360 26,090 2,875 1,460 1,415
$10,000 to $19,999 52,970 20,135 32,835 3,350 1,575 1,775
$20,000 to $29,999 45,695 18,030 27,665 3,455 1,605 1,845
$30,000 to $39,999 42,405 18,365 24,040 2,815 1,240 1,575
$40,000 to $49,999 36,995 17,215 19,780 2,545 1,195 1,345
$50,000 to $59,999 28,385 14,985 13,395 2,340 1,115 1,225
$60,000 to $69,999 21,900 12,685 9,210 2,370 1,115 1,255
$70,000 to $79,999 18,150 10,495 7,660 2,095 1,010 1,085
$80,000 to $89,999 14,305 8,405 5,905 1,725 885 840
$90,000 to $99,999 8,955 5,800 3,155 1,340 710 630
$100,000 and over 23,865 16,860 7,010 3,065 1,930 1,135
$100,000 to $149,999 16,405 11,300 5,105 2,325 1,410 910
$150,000 and over 7,460 5,560 1,900 740 520 225
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 354,230 170,175 184,055 28,890 14,325 14,565
Without after-tax income 14,055 6,835 7,225 920 485 435
With after-tax income 340,175 163,345 176,830 27,975 13,840 14,135
Percentage with after-tax income 96.0 96.0 96.1 96.8 96.6 97.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 48,645 20,765 27,880 2,935 1,485 1,445
$10,000 to $19,999 56,605 21,775 34,830 3,525 1,660 1,860
$20,000 to $29,999 56,160 22,875 33,280 3,860 1,800 2,065
$30,000 to $39,999 53,175 23,885 29,290 3,285 1,480 1,810
$40,000 to $49,999 41,290 21,455 19,835 3,080 1,450 1,630
$50,000 to $59,999 29,665 17,295 12,370 3,045 1,445 1,600
$60,000 to $69,999 21,890 12,815 9,075 2,685 1,305 1,380
$70,000 to $79,999 12,105 7,850 4,255 2,095 1,085 1,010
$80,000 and over 20,645 14,625 6,015 3,475 2,125 1,345
$80,000 to $89,999 6,685 4,535 2,150 1,285 710 580
$90,000 to $99,999 4,035 2,795 1,240 780 490 290
$100,000 and over 9,925 7,295 2,630 1,405 930 480
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 354,235 170,175 184,050 28,890 14,325 14,570
Without employment income 99,690 42,620 57,075 4,950 2,400 2,550
With employment income 254,540 127,560 126,980 23,945 11,930 12,015
Percentage with employment income 71.9 75.0 69.0 82.9 83.3 82.5
Under $5,000 (including loss) 32,210 14,755 17,455 2,715 1,355 1,360
$5,000 to $9,999 20,460 8,825 11,640 1,605 745 860
$10,000 to $19,999 33,750 14,690 19,055 2,635 1,245 1,390
$20,000 to $29,999 29,380 12,990 16,395 2,275 1,050 1,225
$30,000 to $39,999 28,525 12,475 16,045 2,060 995 1,065
$40,000 to $49,999 24,990 11,560 13,435 1,985 940 1,040
$50,000 to $59,999 19,455 10,405 9,055 1,875 855 1,025
$60,000 to $69,999 15,705 9,250 6,455 1,980 885 1,095
$70,000 to $79,999 14,205 8,200 6,005 1,750 845 905
$80,000 and over 35,855 24,420 11,435 5,065 3,015 2,055
$80,000 to $89,999 11,605 6,850 4,755 1,495 810 680
$90,000 to $99,999 6,930 4,700 2,230 1,135 610 530
$100,000 and over 17,315 12,865 4,450 2,435 1,590 845
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 182,145 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 69,015 ... ... 84,521 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 58,884 ... ... 73,935 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 53,435 ... ... 4,900 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 35,675 ... ... 42,170 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,319 ... ... 38,536 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 128,710 ... ... 10,315 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 86,953 ... ... 110,664 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 73,485 ... ... 96,068 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 182,155 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 86,068 ... ... 98,739 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 69,640 ... ... 84,412 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 53,490 ... ... 4,920 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,363 ... ... 50,317 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,214 ... ... 43,443 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 128,665 ... ... 10,295 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 103,407 ... ... 121,861 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 83,537 ... ... 103,975 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 182,145 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,860 ... ... 225 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,215 ... ... 155 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,225 ... ... 290 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,720 ... ... 555 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,215 ... ... 670 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,900 ... ... 480 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,955 ... ... 510 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,880 ... ... 505 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,870 ... ... 510 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,670 ... ... 455 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,420 ... ... 910 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,430 ... ... 965 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 12,835 ... ... 935 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,560 ... ... 960 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,935 ... ... 860 ... ...
$100,000 and over 55,445 ... ... 6,220 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,430 ... ... 1,725 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 13,155 ... ... 1,400 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 13,510 ... ... 1,850 ... ...
$200,000 and over 9,350 ... ... 1,250 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 182,145 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Under $5,000 4,015 ... ... 235 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,280 ... ... 160 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,310 ... ... 295 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 7,220 ... ... 580 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 8,430 ... ... 680 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 8,630 ... ... 555 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 9,875 ... ... 575 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 9,760 ... ... 605 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 9,575 ... ... 575 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 9,245 ... ... 510 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 17,665 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 16,515 ... ... 1,185 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 14,120 ... ... 1,150 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,920 ... ... 1,005 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,925 ... ... 885 ... ...
$100,000 and over 36,665 ... ... 5,045 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 17,250 ... ... 1,840 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 9,160 ... ... 1,420 ... ...
$150,000 and over 10,255 ... ... 1,785 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 119,590 ... ... 9,795 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,425 ... ... 108,816 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 74,392 ... ... 94,853 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 50,560 ... ... 3,890 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 82,703 ... ... 104,425 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,620 ... ... 90,825 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 46,980 ... ... 3,860 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 115,160 ... ... 139,567 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 95,094 ... ... 119,060 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.8 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,495 ... ... 1,765 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 50,572 ... ... 62,816 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 46,045 ... ... 58,386 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 119,505 ... ... 9,795 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 105,338 ... ... 120,618 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 84,754 ... ... 102,755 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 50,540 ... ... 3,900 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 97,716 ... ... 113,004 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 78,433 ... ... 95,932 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 47,025 ... ... 3,885 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 131,566 ... ... 151,228 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,750 ... ... 127,809 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,380 ... ... 1,750 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,450 ... ... 72,156 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,254 ... ... 64,133 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 78,650 37,265 41,385 6,685 3,505 3,180
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,221 32,025 30,600 39,951 36,718 42,449
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,039 28,420 27,729 36,618 33,829 39,148
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 78,585 37,100 41,485 6,705 3,630 3,070
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,312 40,340 38,393 47,879 46,673 49,305
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 32,535 32,830 32,271 41,460 40,111 43,054
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 417,815 202,645 215,165 35,110 17,645 17,470
In the bottom half of the distribution 212,620 99,950 112,675 12,840 6,500 6,340
In the bottom decile 47,460 22,865 24,600 2,530 1,440 1,090
In the second decile 39,590 17,490 22,100 2,705 1,345 1,360
In the third decile 40,245 18,630 21,615 2,315 1,110 1,205
In the fourth decile 41,810 19,810 22,000 2,420 1,145 1,275
In the fifth decile 43,515 21,155 22,360 2,870 1,455 1,415
In the top half of the distribution 205,190 102,700 102,490 22,270 11,145 11,130
In the sixth decile 43,550 21,680 21,875 3,005 1,500 1,505
In the seventh decile 44,920 22,475 22,445 3,535 1,745 1,790
In the eighth decile 44,705 22,295 22,410 4,495 2,200 2,300
In the ninth decile 39,925 20,080 19,850 5,420 2,755 2,670
In the top decile 32,085 16,170 15,910 5,810 2,950 2,860
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 417,550 202,530 215,020 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 76,750 39,140 37,615 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 25,075 12,780 12,295 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 277,125 134,470 142,655 0 0 0
65 years and over 63,675 28,915 34,755 0 0 0
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 62,490 29,040 33,450 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 14,600 7,430 7,170 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 5,405 2,705 2,700 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 39,920 18,695 21,230 0 0 0
65 years and over 7,965 2,915 5,050 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 15.0 14.3 15.6 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 19.0 19.0 19.1 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 21.6 21.2 22.0 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 14.4 13.9 14.9 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 12.5 10.1 14.5 ... ... ...
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 39,485 19,315 20,165 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 8,100 4,130 3,970 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 3,100 1,565 1,530 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 29,755 14,550 15,205 0 0 0
65 years and over 1,625 630 995 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.5 9.5 9.4 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 10.6 10.6 10.6 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 12.4 12.2 12.4 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 10.7 10.8 10.7 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 2.6 2.2 2.9 ... ... ...
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 417,830 202,675 215,155 35,110 17,640 17,465
Official languages 415,645 201,740 213,905 35,010 17,605 17,405
English 415,380 201,625 213,755 34,930 17,570 17,365
French 50,785 22,230 28,555 4,910 2,270 2,640
Non-official languages 44,240 22,015 22,225 6,255 2,970 3,285
Aboriginal languages 195 85 110 1,165 535 630
Algonquian languages 160 60 100 40 15 25
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 30 10 15
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 25 10 15
Eastern Algonquian languages 155 60 95 0 0 0
Malecite 10 0 10 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 155 60 90 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 0 0 10 10 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 10 0 870 400 470
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 10 10 860 395 465
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 10
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 15 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 95 45 50
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 10 0 10 20 10 10
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 10 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tahltan languages 0 10 0 335 185 150
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 330 180 150
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 10 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 405 160 245
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 275 115 160
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 135 50 90
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 15 15 0 50 10 35
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 30 10 25
Inuktitut 10 15 0 20 10 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 10 10 10
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 10 10 10
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 195 95 100
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 25 10 15
Non-Aboriginal languages 44,050 21,930 22,120 5,105 2,440 2,665
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,845 5,305 4,540 70 50 20
Berber languages 25 15 15 0 0 0
Kabyle 30 15 15 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 145 55 90 20 20 0
Bilen 25 10 10 0 0 0
Oromo 35 20 20 0 0 0
Somali 75 20 55 20 20 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 9,765 5,285 4,480 50 35 20
Amharic 260 135 125 10 0 10
Arabic 8,865 4,775 4,090 30 25 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 580 345 240 15 0 10
Maltese 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tigrigna 140 70 70 0 0 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 10 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 460 205 255 60 35 30
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 10 15 0 0 0
Vietnamese 440 200 240 60 30 30
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 2,275 985 1,290 1,225 490 730
Bikol 0 0 10 0 0 10
Cebuano 110 50 60 115 55 60
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 40 15 30 20 0 15
Ilocano 55 10 40 20 10 15
Malagasy 0 0 10 0 0 0
Malay 45 0 35 35 15 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,160 945 1,220 1,095 445 650
Waray-Waray 0 0 10 20 0 15
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 20 0 15 0 10 0
Creole languages 220 105 115 15 0 10
Haitian Creole 10 10 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 90 45 50 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 15 10 10
Dravidian languages 1,210 690 515 50 25 20
Kannada 75 40 35 0 0 0
Malayalam 490 260 230 10 10 0
Tamil 365 225 140 45 20 20
Telugu 330 205 130 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 21,110 10,445 10,670 3,060 1,540 1,515
Albanian 380 175 195 10 0 0
Armenian 75 45 30 15 10 15
Balto-Slavic languages 3,210 1,525 1,685 375 195 185
Baltic languages 65 20 45 0 0 0
Latvian 20 10 20 10 10 0
Lithuanian 45 15 30 0 0 0
Slavic languages 3,165 1,510 1,655 375 190 180
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 120 50 70 0 0 0
Bulgarian 40 20 25 10 0 10
Croatian 225 85 145 25 20 10
Czech 160 80 80 80 55 25
Macedonian 65 40 30 0 0 0
Polish 645 290 360 50 25 30
Russian 1,670 850 825 145 65 75
Serbian 140 60 80 10 10 0
Serbo-Croatian 100 60 45 0 0 0
Slovak 90 45 50 15 10 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 0 15 30 10 25
Ukrainian 260 125 135 40 25 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 10 0
Celtic languages 310 150 160 20 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 205 95 110 10 10 0
Welsh 15 10 0 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 115 55 60 10 10 0
Germanic languages 4,460 2,145 2,315 1,360 715 650
Afrikaans 245 115 135 45 25 25
Danish 140 75 65 10 10 0
Dutch 770 325 445 155 75 75
Frisian 10 10 0 0 0 0
German 3,120 1,545 1,580 1,125 585 540
Icelandic 65 30 40 0 0 0
Norwegian 85 65 20 30 15 15
Swedish 175 70 100 25 15 15
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 25 15 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 1,190 605 590 10 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 5,665 3,165 2,495 315 190 125
Indo-Aryan languages 4,225 2,410 1,820 300 180 120
Bengali 540 300 240 20 10 10
Gujarati 195 130 70 50 45 10
Hindi 2,005 1,150 855 170 115 55
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 20 15 10 0 0 0
Marathi 110 70 40 0 0 0
Nepali 615 315 305 10 10 0
Oriya (Odia) 20 0 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 815 455 360 150 70 80
Sindhi 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 210 115 95 0 0 0
Urdu 880 540 340 50 25 25
Iranian languages 1,450 780 670 15 10 0
Kurdish 180 105 80 0 0 0
Pashto 55 40 15 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 1,245 655 585 15 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 6,745 3,115 3,630 1,130 490 635
Catalan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Italian 1,270 645 615 130 45 85
Portuguese 695 385 310 55 30 30
Romanian 210 125 90 15 0 10
Spanish 4,910 2,155 2,755 975 435 535
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 50 35 15 0 0 0
Japanese 645 245 400 105 55 45
Kartvelian languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,220 520 700 70 20 50
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Mongolian 10 0 0 10 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,150 625 525 65 40 25
Akan (Twi) 35 20 15 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 0 10 0 0 10
Edo 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 70 40 30 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 25 15 15 0 0 0
Ganda 55 20 40 0 0 0
Igbo 75 45 30 0 0 0
Lingala 35 10 20 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 120 55 70 0 0 10
Shona 60 35 25 0 10 0
Swahili 335 185 150 15 10 10
Wolof 30 10 20 0 0 0
Yoruba 215 110 110 10 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 235 135 100 30 10 20
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 25 15 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 0 0 0
Sign languages 965 335 630 55 25 35
American Sign Language 565 180 390 40 20 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 400 160 240 15 0 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,855 2,990 2,865 305 150 155
Chinese languages 5,835 2,990 2,850 300 145 155
Cantonese 1,255 600 650 180 105 75
Hakka 50 25 25 0 0 0
Mandarin 4,540 2,280 2,265 185 80 105
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 150 60 85 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 45 20 25 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 420 260 160 10 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 0 15 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 170 80 90 40 25 15
Lao 20 10 15 10 0 0
Thai 155 75 85 40 20 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 535 280 260 20 15 10
Azerbaijani 20 20 0 0 0 0
Turkish 400 190 210 10 0 0
Uyghur 10 10 10 0 0 0
Uzbek 100 65 45 10 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 260 125 125 115 65 50
Estonian 45 20 20 0 0 0
Finnish 60 20 35 45 15 25
Hungarian 145 85 65 75 45 25
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 0 0 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 417,835 202,675 215,160 35,110 17,640 17,465
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 396,230 191,370 204,865 32,955 16,610 16,350
Canadian citizens aged under 18 73,355 37,395 35,965 7,085 3,700 3,390
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 322,880 153,975 168,895 25,875 12,910 12,965
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 21,600 11,305 10,295 2,155 1,035 1,120
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 417,835 202,675 215,155 35,110 17,645 17,465
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 372,235 179,375 192,855 30,260 15,305 14,950
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 37,770 18,715 19,055 4,410 2,075 2,330
Before 1981 10,420 5,080 5,335 1,325 695 630
1981 to 1990 3,070 1,540 1,530 385 200 185
1991 to 2000 4,975 2,415 2,565 530 235 295
2001 to 2010 9,825 4,965 4,865 1,055 480 575
2001 to 2005 3,795 1,905 1,885 330 130 205
2006 to 2010 6,035 3,055 2,975 725 350 375
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 9,475 4,715 4,755 1,115 470 645
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 7,830 4,585 3,245 435 255 185
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 37,765 18,715 19,055 4,410 2,080 2,330
Under 5 years 4,755 2,295 2,460 460 205 255
5 to 14 years 7,075 3,580 3,500 765 375 390
15 to 24 years 6,725 3,215 3,505 915 420 490
25 to 44 years 16,430 8,165 8,265 1,970 935 1,035
45 years and over 2,785 1,460 1,325 310 145 160
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 37,770 18,715 19,050 4,410 2,080 2,330
Americas 5,630 2,640 2,995 700 295 410
Brazil 130 65 70 10 10 10
Colombia 115 65 50 15 10 0
El Salvador 80 40 35 10 0 0
Guyana 145 70 75 10 0 10
Haiti 45 15 25 0 0 0
Jamaica 350 135 210 15 0 15
Mexico 225 110 115 45 20 20
Peru 80 25 55 0 0 0
Trinidad and Tobago 175 95 75 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,315 1,520 1,795 560 235 320
Other places of birth in Americas 985 500 480 45 20 30
Europe 12,615 6,420 6,195 1,730 945 785
Bosnia and Herzegovina 200 100 95 10 10 0
Croatia 130 45 80 10 10 0
France 365 210 155 80 50 30
Germany 1,180 585 590 440 245 195
Greece 450 235 215 0 0 0
Hungary 80 35 45 40 25 20
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 285 105 180 35 25 15
Italy 390 230 165 40 20 15
Netherlands 495 205 290 135 70 65
Poland 470 195 270 35 10 15
Portugal 185 120 65 10 10 0
Romania 150 90 60 10 0 10
Russian Federation 505 250 255 25 10 20
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 60 35 30 0 0 0
Ukraine 270 130 140 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 6,120 3,240 2,880 520 260 250
Other places of birth in Europe 1,280 615 665 355 215 140
Africa 3,025 1,570 1,460 175 125 50
Algeria 15 10 0 10 0 0
Egypt 725 375 355 0 0 0
Ethiopia 170 90 85 10 10 0
Kenya 120 70 45 10 10 0
Morocco 65 45 25 10 10 0
Nigeria 290 145 145 15 10 0
Somalia 60 35 30 20 15 10
South Africa, Republic of 355 150 200 50 25 25
Other places of birth in Africa 1,220 655 570 45 35 15
Asia 16,250 7,925 8,325 1,695 675 1,010
Afghanistan 100 40 60 0 0 0
Bangladesh 250 140 110 10 10 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,350 975 1,380 230 80 150
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 255 115 135 15 10 0
India 1,875 990 890 110 50 60
IranCensus data footnote 61 840 465 375 15 10 10
Iraq 530 245 280 0 0 0
Japan 175 60 115 20 10 10
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 740 295 445 50 25 30
Lebanon 1,210 665 550 0 0 0
Pakistan 450 220 230 25 10 15
Philippines 2,035 860 1,170 1,010 385 625
Sri Lanka 265 120 145 15 0 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,045 505 540 10 0 0
Taiwan 180 95 85 10 0 0
Viet Nam 355 165 185 60 25 35
Other places of birth in Asia 3,600 1,970 1,630 120 55 70
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 245 160 85 110 40 70
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 9,475 4,720 4,755 1,115 470 640
Americas 1,000 455 550 85 25 55
Brazil 85 35 45 10 0 10
Colombia 10 0 15 0 0 0
Cuba 65 40 30 10 0 10
Haiti 15 10 10 0 0 0
Jamaica 130 65 65 0 0 0
Mexico 90 45 40 25 10 15
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 370 170 200 35 15 25
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 0 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 230 90 140 0 0 0
Europe 1,425 750 675 170 85 85
France 85 45 40 40 20 20
Germany 85 40 40 60 25 35
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 35 15 20 15 10 10
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 20 10 15 10 0 0
Romania 35 20 15 0 0 0
Russian Federation 160 65 100 10 0 10
Ukraine 135 55 75 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 570 350 220 10 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 295 140 155 35 20 20
Africa 960 510 445 15 10 0
Algeria 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cameroon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 50 25 25 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egypt 190 100 90 0 0 0
Eritrea 65 35 25 0 0 0
Ethiopia 35 30 10 0 0 0
Morocco 25 15 10 0 0 0
Nigeria 150 70 80 10 0 0
Somalia 10 0 10 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 70 30 45 0 0 0
Tunisia 0 10 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 350 205 150 10 10 0
Asia 6,075 2,995 3,080 835 345 495
Afghanistan 25 10 15 0 0 0
Bangladesh 60 40 25 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 855 395 460 40 20 25
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 10 0 0 0
India 760 415 340 40 10 25
IranCensus data footnote 61 245 130 115 15 10 0
Iraq 245 125 120 0 0 0
Israel 265 175 95 0 0 0
Japan 60 25 35 10 10 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 195 70 125 25 15 10
Lebanon 75 30 45 0 0 0
Nepal 180 95 85 0 0 0
Pakistan 95 50 45 20 10 10
Philippines 1,160 520 645 635 245 390
Saudi Arabia 120 65 55 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 85 50 40 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 370 425 0 0 0
Taiwan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkey 70 40 30 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 60 35 25 0 0 0
Viet Nam 45 15 35 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 675 355 320 50 20 30
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 20 10 10 10 10 10
Australia 10 10 0 10 0 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 10 0 10 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 417,835 202,675 215,155 35,110 17,640 17,470
First generationCensus data footnote 69 48,575 24,730 23,840 5,055 2,460 2,590
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 39,745 19,525 20,225 5,570 2,735 2,835
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 329,515 158,425 171,090 24,490 12,450 12,045
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 27,695 13,795 13,905 3,155 1,420 1,740
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 16,590 8,630 7,955 2,045 990 1,055
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 6,385 4,365 2,020 1,015 565 450
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 10,205 4,270 5,935 1,030 420 605
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 6,830 2,955 3,880 980 340 635
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 4,090 2,115 1,975 125 85 45
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 185 90 95 10 10 0
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 417,830 202,675 215,155 35,115 17,645 17,465
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 16,530 7,780 8,750 8,195 3,960 4,230
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 15,940 7,505 8,425 7,925 3,815 4,110
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 8,295 3,945 4,345 6,685 3,315 3,370
Métis 7,230 3,370 3,860 1,015 430 590
Inuk (Inuit) 410 190 225 230 75 150
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 310 145 165 160 85 75
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 285 125 155 105 60 45
Non-Aboriginal identity 401,300 194,895 206,410 26,915 13,685 13,235
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 417,835 202,675 215,155 35,110 17,645 17,465
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,210 1,980 2,230 5,910 2,990 2,920
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 413,620 200,690 212,930 29,200 14,655 14,550
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 417,830 202,675 215,155 35,115 17,645 17,470
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,710 1,215 1,495 3,740 1,860 1,880
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,615 1,185 1,435 3,650 1,810 1,840
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,765 815 950 3,405 1,705 1,695
Métis single ancestry 725 335 390 150 65 90
Inuit single ancestry 125 30 90 95 35 55
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 95 30 60 85 50 35
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 70 20 50 30 10 15
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 10 0 55 35 15
Métis and Inuit ancestries 15 10 10 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 25,260 11,535 13,725 4,585 2,140 2,440
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 24,320 11,090 13,235 4,325 2,035 2,295
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 17,120 7,770 9,355 3,515 1,680 1,840
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 6,570 3,015 3,550 660 285 375
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 630 300 325 145 70 80
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 935 445 490 260 110 155
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 760 360 400 160 65 105
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 110 45 60 90 40 50
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 65 40 25 10 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 389,865 189,925 199,940 26,790 13,645 13,145
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 417,835 202,675 215,160 35,115 17,645 17,470
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 45,975 23,075 22,900 3,000 1,345 1,650
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 6,555 3,690 2,865 500 275 225
Chinese 6,990 3,465 3,525 415 170 240
Black 15,645 7,580 8,065 270 120 150
Filipino 2,595 1,135 1,460 1,190 480 710
Latin American 1,225 625 605 130 75 60
Arab 7,350 3,955 3,390 10 10 10
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 870 375 495 180 80 100
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 1,390 725 670 30 20 10
Korean 1,260 535 725 70 20 50
Japanese 500 225 275 65 35 30
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 505 235 275 15 10 10
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 1,095 540 555 120 60 60
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 371,860 179,595 192,260 32,110 16,295 15,815
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 417,830 202,675 215,155 35,115 17,645 17,470
North American Aboriginal origins 27,970 12,750 15,215 8,320 4,000 4,325
First Nations (North American Indian) 19,840 9,015 10,825 7,255 3,535 3,725
Inuit 955 430 520 390 195 200
Métis 8,205 3,775 4,430 1,020 430 590
Other North American origins 174,875 83,705 91,175 9,335 4,775 4,565
Acadian 10,380 4,675 5,705 165 65 95
American 4,135 2,000 2,135 675 310 365
Canadian 163,815 78,680 85,145 8,635 4,460 4,180
New Brunswicker 25 10 20 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 915 410 505 65 30 35
Nova Scotian 800 370 430 10 0 0
Ontarian 25 10 15 0 0 10
Québécois 230 120 120 85 40 50
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 15 10 10 0 0 0
European origins 288,710 139,060 149,650 24,990 12,525 12,465
British Isles origins 239,755 114,825 124,935 17,525 8,740 8,780
Channel Islander 40 10 30 0 0 0
Cornish 60 30 25 0 0 0
English 128,095 61,505 66,590 9,680 4,850 4,825
Irish 99,325 46,185 53,135 6,930 3,310 3,615
Manx 80 45 35 10 0 10
Scottish 118,515 55,875 62,640 8,290 4,065 4,235
Welsh 9,280 4,410 4,875 905 425 480
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 11,795 5,570 6,235 1,235 595 640
French origins 68,405 31,825 36,580 5,060 2,455 2,605
Alsatian 10 10 0 0 10 0
Breton 0 0 0 15 10 10
Corsican 10 10 0 0 0 0
French 68,385 31,815 36,575 5,035 2,440 2,600
Western European origins (except French origins) 59,690 28,325 31,365 7,690 3,805 3,885
Austrian 1,030 555 480 365 180 185
Bavarian 10 10 0 10 10 0
Belgian 1,055 520 535 175 85 90
Dutch 13,885 6,315 7,565 1,765 815 945
Flemish 65 50 15 10 0 10
Frisian 15 0 15 15 0 15
German 47,645 22,640 25,010 5,575 2,765 2,810
Luxembourger 15 10 10 10 0 0
Swiss 1,405 725 685 435 265 170
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 95 60 30 30 0 30
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 8,305 3,965 4,335 3,335 1,625 1,710
Danish 2,025 950 1,075 555 275 280
Finnish 620 260 360 275 135 145
Icelandic 415 180 235 215 125 85
Norwegian 2,855 1,420 1,435 1,380 690 690
Swedish 1,990 910 1,085 1,100 510 585
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 705 385 320 205 110 95
Eastern European origins 16,490 8,195 8,295 4,495 2,190 2,305
Bulgarian 180 85 95 45 15 30
Byelorussian 135 70 65 20 10 0
Czech 715 390 320 180 110 70
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 160 70 85 40 10 30
Estonian 255 130 125 15 15 0
Hungarian 1,430 745 685 485 250 235
Latvian 255 100 160 50 25 20
Lithuanian 605 275 330 35 15 25
Moldovan 10 10 10 0 0 0
Polish 5,995 2,945 3,045 1,140 530 605
Romanian 715 360 365 130 60 75
Russian 3,045 1,435 1,610 820 365 460
Slovak 365 220 145 110 60 55
Ukrainian 5,295 2,705 2,590 2,205 1,055 1,145
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 85 105 35 20 20
Southern European origins 17,105 8,165 8,945 1,490 690 795
Albanian 255 140 120 10 0 0
Bosnian 120 55 65 20 15 10
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 470 215 250 55 25 35
Cypriot 25 20 10 0 0 0
Greek 2,435 1,240 1,195 90 50 40
Italian 8,380 4,075 4,300 915 400 520
Kosovar 240 115 130 0 0 0
Macedonian 95 55 45 15 15 0
Maltese 245 105 145 10 0 0
Montenegrin 15 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 2,385 1,130 1,255 70 30 35
Serbian 190 85 105 10 0 0
Sicilian 10 10 10 10 0 10
Slovenian 105 45 60 45 15 30
Spanish 2,750 1,195 1,555 270 140 130
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 200 95 105 30 15 15
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 65 35 25 0 0 0
Other European origins 3,720 1,885 1,830 450 175 280
Basque 100 40 60 20 0 20
Jewish 1,515 735 775 150 50 100
Roma (Gypsy) 70 50 15 10 10 10
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 20 15 0 30 10 20
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,045 1,050 995 250 115 130
Caribbean origins 3,660 1,785 1,880 165 70 95
Antiguan 80 45 35 0 0 0
Bahamian 195 90 100 10 0 0
Barbadian 415 215 200 10 0 0
Bermudan 155 85 75 0 0 0
Carib 45 35 10 0 0 0
Cuban 275 125 150 15 0 0
Dominican 120 60 55 0 0 0
Grenadian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 85 25 65 0 0 0
Jamaican 1,335 655 680 95 40 50
Kittitian/Nevisian 30 10 20 0 0 0
Martinican 10 10 10 0 0 0
Montserratan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 55 20 35 0 0 0
St. Lucian 60 20 40 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 250 145 110 20 0 15
Vincentian/Grenadinian 30 20 0 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 495 250 235 15 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 285 135 145 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 2,080 1,055 1,020 215 110 105
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 145 75 75 0 0 0
Arawak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 50 30 20 35 15 20
Belizean 10 10 10 0 0 0
Bolivian 40 25 15 0 0 0
Brazilian 215 115 100 20 10 10
Chilean 80 55 30 25 20 10
Colombian 235 125 110 25 15 10
Costa Rican 30 10 20 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 30 15 10 0 0 0
Guatemalan 55 40 20 0 10 0
Guyanese 270 125 145 10 0 10
Hispanic 55 35 25 0 0 0
Honduran 35 25 10 10 0 10
Maya 60 35 25 0 0 0
Mexican 465 230 240 90 50 40
Nicaraguan 40 15 25 0 0 0
Panamanian 10 0 15 10 0 0
Paraguayan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peruvian 145 65 75 0 0 0
Salvadorean 85 55 30 0 0 0
Uruguayan 15 0 15 0 0 0
Venezuelan 60 40 20 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 150 80 70 0 0 0
African origins 12,850 6,195 6,660 350 165 185
Central and West African origins 1,075 560 515 60 30 25
Akan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Angolan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Ashanti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cameroonian 25 20 0 0 0 0
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 170 80 85 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 140 80 65 10 10 10
Guinean 30 15 0 0 0 0
Ibo 90 50 45 0 0 0
Ivorian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Liberian 20 10 0 0 0 0
Malian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Malinké 15 10 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 355 185 175 15 10 10
Peulh 10 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 10 10 0 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 40 35 10 0 0 0
Togolese 65 35 35 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 70 25 45 0 10 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 110 65 50 30 20 10
North African origins 1,715 900 815 35 15 20
Algerian 35 25 10 0 0 0
Berber 55 35 20 10 10 0
Coptic 25 10 20 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 1,175 630 545 0 0 0
Libyan 185 90 95 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 0 20 0 15
Moroccan 115 55 60 0 0 0
Sudanese 110 45 70 0 0 0
Tunisian 40 20 20 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 40 25 20 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 1,580 770 815 125 60 65
Afrikaner 25 0 20 0 0 10
Amhara 10 10 0 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 10 10 0 0 0 0
Burundian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 145 75 70 0 0 0
Ethiopian 250 105 145 10 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 140 85 60 15 10 10
Malagasy 20 0 20 0 0 0
Mauritian 10 0 0 10 10 0
Oromo 30 15 15 0 0 0
Rwandan 95 50 50 0 0 0
Seychellois 0 0 0 15 10 0
Somali 165 80 85 15 15 10
South African 400 185 220 60 20 35
Tanzanian 55 35 15 0 0 0
Tigrian 15 0 10 0 0 0
Ugandan 60 20 35 0 0 0
Zambian 75 35 45 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 85 55 30 0 10 0
Zulu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 110 65 50 10 0 10
Other African origins 8,655 4,055 4,600 135 60 75
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,500 695 805 0 0 10
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 7,235 3,400 3,840 130 55 75
Asian origins 33,785 17,155 16,625 2,855 1,260 1,595
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 13,905 7,205 6,700 195 110 85
Afghan 230 75 150 0 10 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,385 720 665 15 10 10
Armenian 225 130 90 25 15 15
Assyrian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Azerbaijani 20 20 10 0 0 0
Georgian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Hazara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,195 680 515 20 10 10
Iraqi 585 260 325 10 0 0
Israeli 220 115 100 0 0 0
Jordanian 255 145 110 0 0 0
Kazakh 35 20 15 0 0 0
Kurd 225 115 115 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 205 105 100 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 5,265 2,650 2,610 60 45 15
Palestinian 925 500 425 0 0 0
Pashtun 0 0 0 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 675 445 235 0 0 0
Syrian 1,695 830 870 0 0 10
Tajik 20 10 10 0 0 0
Tatar 35 10 30 10 0 0
Turk 570 270 300 30 15 15
Turkmen 10 0 10 0 0 0
Uighur 10 10 10 0 0 0
Uzbek 90 60 25 20 10 10
Yemeni 205 110 95 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 770 405 370 0 0 10
South Asian origins 6,885 3,880 3,005 460 265 200
Bangladeshi 210 125 85 30 15 0
Bengali 55 35 20 0 0 0
Bhutanese 205 85 120 0 0 0
East Indian 5,035 2,855 2,180 315 160 160
Goan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 10 0 0 40 40 0
Kashmiri 10 10 0 0 0 0
Nepali 425 215 210 0 10 0
Pakistani 470 290 175 60 25 30
Punjabi 165 80 90 0 0 0
Sinhalese 10 0 10 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 290 135 155 20 20 10
Tamil 55 25 30 0 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 395 240 150 0 10 0
East and Southeast Asian origins 12,955 6,085 6,870 2,180 890 1,285
Burmese 15 0 10 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 55 15 40 0 0 0
Chinese 7,625 3,715 3,910 625 240 380
Filipino 2,700 1,205 1,495 1,330 550 780
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 95 50 50 20 0 15
Japanese 610 255 360 95 50 45
Karen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,315 555 755 80 25 55
Laotian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Malaysian 50 20 30 45 10 40
Mongolian 30 10 25 10 10 10
Singaporean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Taiwanese 180 85 95 0 0 0
Thai 180 60 120 25 10 15
Tibetan 10 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 585 260 325 85 50 40
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 50 35 20 10 0 0
Other Asian origins 295 140 155 25 0 25
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 300 140 155 25 0 25
Oceania origins 565 275 290 170 80 90
Australian 290 135 150 80 35 50
New Zealander 195 110 85 65 30 35
Pacific Islands origins 90 30 55 35 25 10
Fijian 10 10 0 0 0 10
Hawaiian 15 0 15 0 0 0
Maori 40 15 25 20 20 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 15 10 10 0 0 0
Samoan 10 0 10 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 10 0 10 10 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 182,155 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Owner 111,170 ... ... 9,680 ... ...
Renter 70,955 ... ... 5,005 ... ...
Band housing 30 ... ... 530 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 182,150 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Condominium 10,530 ... ... 1,495 ... ...
Not condominium 171,625 ... ... 13,720 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 182,155 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
No bedrooms 895 ... ... 125 ... ...
1 bedroom 25,860 ... ... 2,515 ... ...
2 bedrooms 47,320 ... ... 4,290 ... ...
3 bedrooms 66,985 ... ... 5,065 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 41,090 ... ... 3,215 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 182,150 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 47,590 ... ... 5,160 ... ...
5 rooms 26,605 ... ... 2,675 ... ...
6 rooms 26,595 ... ... 2,340 ... ...
7 rooms 23,760 ... ... 1,755 ... ...
8 or more rooms 57,600 ... ... 3,285 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 5.7 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 182,150 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 180,790 ... ... 14,970 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,355 ... ... 245 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 182,150 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Suitable 176,005 ... ... 14,490 ... ...
Not suitable 6,145 ... ... 725 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 182,150 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
1960 or before 37,925 ... ... 1,315 ... ...
1961 to 1980 51,930 ... ... 4,625 ... ...
1981 to 1990 28,250 ... ... 2,330 ... ...
1991 to 2000 25,830 ... ... 2,625 ... ...
2001 to 2005 13,580 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
2006 to 2010 13,175 ... ... 1,435 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 11,460 ... ... 1,840 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 182,155 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 169,765 ... ... 13,315 ... ...
Major repairs needed 12,385 ... ... 1,900 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 182,150 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
1 household maintainer 103,645 ... ... 9,070 ... ...
2 household maintainers 73,860 ... ... 5,690 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 4,650 ... ... 460 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 182,150 ... ... 15,215 ... ...
15 to 24 years 9,200 ... ... 420 ... ...
25 to 34 years 28,935 ... ... 2,390 ... ...
35 to 44 years 30,230 ... ... 2,810 ... ...
45 to 54 years 36,285 ... ... 3,275 ... ...
55 to 64 years 35,650 ... ... 3,605 ... ...
65 to 74 years 24,835 ... ... 1,875 ... ...
75 to 84 years 12,865 ... ... 680 ... ...
85 years and over 4,150 ... ... 155 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 181,345 ... ... 14,550 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 136,375 ... ... 11,865 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 44,970 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 38,165 ... ... 2,345 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 110,995 ... ... 9,590 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 63.8 ... ... 59.9 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.0 ... ... 12.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,162 ... ... 1,239 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,248 ... ... 1,325 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 259,699 ... ... 358,721 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 302,104 ... ... 371,716 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 70,850 ... ... 5,005 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 8.5 ... ... 25.1 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 43.4 ... ... 29.4 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 954 ... ... 967 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,028 ... ... 1,038 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 354,225 170,190 184,040 28,875 14,310 14,565
No certificate, diploma or degree 53,465 27,290 26,180 4,715 2,635 2,080
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 89,585 44,985 44,595 6,835 3,325 3,505
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 211,175 97,910 113,265 17,335 8,350 8,985
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,290 19,485 8,805 3,145 2,450 695
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 15,640 8,825 6,815 1,230 785 445
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 12,650 10,660 1,990 1,915 1,665 255
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 73,890 30,900 42,995 6,120 2,520 3,600
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 8,245 3,345 4,905 825 320 500
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 100,745 44,180 56,565 7,250 3,060 4,195
Bachelor's degree 67,485 28,870 38,610 4,790 1,955 2,835
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,275 2,310 2,965 435 175 260
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,840 1,500 1,340 190 115 75
Master's degree 21,155 9,010 12,150 1,695 745 955
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 3,990 2,495 1,495 135 65 70
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 236,440 114,100 122,340 21,030 10,190 10,845
No certificate, diploma or degree 20,475 11,515 8,960 2,255 1,400 855
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 52,345 26,860 25,485 4,400 2,065 2,340
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 163,625 75,725 87,895 14,375 6,730 7,650
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 19,880 14,080 5,800 2,400 1,875 520
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,905 6,390 4,515 885 560 325
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,975 7,685 1,285 1,510 1,320 190
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56,965 24,550 32,420 4,975 2,020 2,955
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,530 2,235 3,295 665 250 410
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 81,245 34,865 46,385 6,340 2,575 3,765
Bachelor's degree 54,470 23,190 31,280 4,190 1,660 2,530
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,130 1,685 2,445 380 140 235
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,350 1,130 1,220 165 90 75
Master's degree 17,445 7,235 10,210 1,500 625 870
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,860 1,630 1,230 110 55 60
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 354,230 170,185 184,040 28,880 14,315 14,565
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 143,055 72,275 70,775 11,545 5,960 5,585
Education 13,280 3,425 9,855 1,545 505 1,040
13. Education 13,285 3,425 9,860 1,545 505 1,040
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,960 3,280 3,680 525 215 305
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,350 995 355 60 50 10
50. Visual and performing arts 5,610 2,280 3,325 465 170 295
Humanities 11,095 4,260 6,840 840 375 470
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 760 235 525 90 15 70
23. English language and literature/letters 3,295 990 2,300 215 100 115
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,380 780 1,600 230 95 135
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 15 35 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 725 390 335 70 45 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 935 560 375 95 70 25
54. History 2,335 1,165 1,175 120 40 80
55. French language and literature/letters 610 115 490 20 0 20
Social and behavioural sciences and law 24,430 7,820 16,615 2,095 705 1,390
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 440 90 350 60 10 60
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,345 860 1,480 170 45 125
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,220 320 3,905 400 30 365
22. Legal professions and studies 3,695 1,220 2,475 290 140 150
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 400 100 295 45 10 35
42. Psychology 5,160 1,345 3,810 285 80 200
45. Social sciences 8,170 3,880 4,295 845 395 455
Business, management and public administration 49,055 16,895 32,160 3,310 960 2,350
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 25 55 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 3,000 710 2,290 525 125 395
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 45,975 16,165 29,815 2,785 835 1,955
Physical and life sciences and technologies 10,095 4,875 5,220 690 360 330
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,705 1,925 2,780 380 195 190
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,060 810 1,250 95 45 50
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 95 30 70 10 0 10
40. Physical sciences 2,905 2,035 870 185 100 80
41. Science technologies/technicians 330 85 245 30 20 10
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,905 6,310 3,600 405 200 200
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,950 5,405 2,550 285 170 120
25. Library science 730 105 620 45 0 40
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,095 695 395 70 25 45
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 135 100 30 10 10 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 40,230 37,165 3,060 3,575 3,250 325
04. Architecture and related services 1,015 650 360 90 70 25
14. Engineering 8,010 6,810 1,205 470 365 100
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,945 8,175 770 520 455 65
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 9,345 9,100 250 1,210 1,150 55
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,865 8,530 330 990 955 40
48. Precision production 4,045 3,895 150 280 255 20
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,430 1,310 1,120 815 465 355
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,185 590 590 125 70 55
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,250 720 530 695 395 300
Health and related fields 30,345 5,510 24,835 2,200 515 1,690
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,950 915 1,035 215 90 125
51. Health professions and related programs 27,435 4,010 23,420 1,945 405 1,545
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 955 580 375 40 25 15
Personal, protective and transportation services 13,305 7,055 6,250 1,330 800 525
12. Personal and culinary services 7,530 2,005 5,525 640 215 425
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 190 185 10 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 520 480 40 10 0 0
43. Security and protective services 2,105 1,655 445 225 160 70
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,965 2,730 230 455 420 35
Other 40 10 35 0 10 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 30 10 10 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 236,440 114,100 122,340 21,030 10,190 10,845
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 72,815 38,375 34,440 6,655 3,460 3,195
Education 9,180 2,205 6,970 1,245 380 860
13. Education 9,180 2,205 6,975 1,250 385 865
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,465 2,580 2,885 480 200 275
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 995 750 245 55 50 10
50. Visual and performing arts 4,470 1,830 2,635 425 150 270
Humanities 8,560 3,200 5,360 675 300 380
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 615 180 435 70 20 55
23. English language and literature/letters 2,595 790 1,800 190 90 100
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,880 620 1,260 165 65 100
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 15 30 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 580 300 280 55 35 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 600 360 250 85 70 15
54. History 1,795 855 940 95 25 70
55. French language and literature/letters 440 85 360 20 0 15
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20,135 6,200 13,935 1,845 620 1,225
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 370 70 300 55 10 45
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,015 715 1,295 150 40 110
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,445 260 3,185 320 20 300
22. Legal professions and studies 3,220 940 2,280 280 130 145
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 310 70 235 40 10 35
42. Psychology 4,150 1,070 3,080 245 70 175
45. Social sciences 6,630 3,065 3,560 755 340 415
Business, management and public administration 37,700 13,195 24,505 2,750 750 1,995
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 15 50 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,445 570 1,875 430 95 340
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 35,185 12,600 22,580 2,315 655 1,660
Physical and life sciences and technologies 7,495 3,575 3,915 615 310 310
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,670 1,500 2,170 330 165 165
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,500 615 890 85 40 45
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 90 30 60 10 0 10
40. Physical sciences 2,030 1,405 625 165 85 80
41. Science technologies/technicians 195 35 165 30 20 10
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,710 5,665 3,045 335 165 170
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,295 5,005 2,295 265 150 115
25. Library science 500 80 420 35 10 25
27. Mathematics and statistics 800 495 305 30 0 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 115 90 25 10 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 30,615 28,010 2,605 2,815 2,525 285
04. Architecture and related services 765 460 305 75 55 25
14. Engineering 6,000 5,005 1,000 385 295 85
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 7,050 6,365 685 415 360 60
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 10 0 15
46. Construction trades 7,115 6,870 240 1,000 940 55
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,745 6,500 255 735 695 35
48. Precision production 2,930 2,815 120 190 175 15
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,000 1,075 925 735 405 330
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 970 485 485 115 60 55
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,030 590 440 625 350 280
Health and related fields 23,285 4,405 18,875 1,840 435 1,400
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,555 765 785 185 75 115
51. Health professions and related programs 20,965 3,205 17,760 1,620 350 1,275
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 765 435 330 30 15 15
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,435 5,595 4,835 1,040 625 415
12. Personal and culinary services 5,940 1,680 4,260 510 175 330
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 175 165 10 10 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 315 285 30 0 0 0
43. Security and protective services 1,655 1,300 355 180 125 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,355 2,170 185 345 320 25
Other 40 10 30 10 10 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 35 10 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 354,230 170,190 184,040 28,880 14,315 14,565
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 143,055 72,275 70,775 11,545 5,960 5,585
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 211,175 97,910 113,265 17,335 8,350 8,985
Location of study inside Canada 192,810 88,605 104,205 14,515 6,955 7,560
Same as province or territory of residence 147,950 66,620 81,325 3,915 1,885 2,030
Different than province or territory of residence 44,860 21,985 22,875 10,600 5,065 5,535
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 18,370 9,305 9,060 2,815 1,400 1,425
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,925 2,085 1,840 635 345 285
Philippines 1,110 395 720 570 210 360
India 1,470 770 700 105 65 40
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,285 1,915 1,365 265 115 150
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 815 320 495 40 15 20
France 255 150 110 65 35 25
Other 7,500 3,675 3,830 1,145 610 535
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 236,440 114,100 122,340 21,035 10,190 10,845
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 72,815 38,375 34,440 6,655 3,460 3,195
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 163,625 75,725 87,900 14,380 6,730 7,650
Location of study inside Canada 149,485 68,810 80,670 12,045 5,585 6,465
Same as province or territory of residence 114,215 51,595 62,620 3,120 1,450 1,665
Different than province or territory of residence 35,270 17,220 18,050 8,925 4,130 4,795
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 14,140 6,915 7,225 2,335 1,145 1,185
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 2,595 1,325 1,265 460 245 215
Philippines 1,030 370 660 550 205 340
India 1,170 605 565 85 55 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,115 1,215 900 185 90 90
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 660 260 400 25 10 20
France 205 115 90 55 30 20
Other 6,365 3,025 3,345 975 505 470
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 354,230 170,190 184,040 28,880 14,315 14,565
In the labour force 235,960 120,265 115,695 21,795 11,005 10,795
Employed 218,510 110,535 107,975 19,790 9,765 10,025
Unemployed 17,445 9,730 7,720 2,010 1,240 765
Not in the labour force 118,265 49,920 68,345 7,085 3,310 3,775
Participation rate 66.6 70.7 62.9 75.5 76.9 74.1
Employment rate 61.7 64.9 58.7 68.5 68.2 68.8
Unemployment rate 7.4 8.1 6.7 9.2 11.3 7.1
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 354,230 170,190 184,040 28,880 14,310 14,570
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 108,570 45,810 62,755 5,980 2,790 3,190
Worked 245,660 124,375 121,285 22,900 11,525 11,375
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 134,480 73,085 61,390 10,865 5,465 5,405
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 111,180 51,290 59,890 12,030 6,060 5,975
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.1 43.5 42.7 41.1 40.3 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 235,960 120,270 115,695 21,800 11,005 10,790
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,260 2,195 2,065 395 220 175
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 231,700 118,070 113,630 21,405 10,785 10,615
Employee 210,420 105,185 105,235 18,810 9,165 9,645
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 21,280 12,885 8,390 2,595 1,620 975
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 235,960 120,265 115,695 21,795 11,005 10,795
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,260 2,195 2,065 395 220 175
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 231,700 118,070 113,630 21,405 10,790 10,615
0 Management occupations 25,285 15,095 10,190 2,460 1,325 1,135
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 38,180 11,180 27,005 3,465 740 2,725
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 18,045 14,465 3,580 1,385 1,055 330
3 Health occupations 18,195 3,500 14,700 1,230 255 970
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 31,460 12,385 19,070 3,625 1,280 2,345
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 7,735 3,640 4,095 790 345 450
6 Sales and service occupations 57,220 25,135 32,085 3,955 1,660 2,300
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 28,445 26,995 1,445 3,650 3,400 250
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 3,000 2,515 490 505 450 50
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 4,135 3,165 965 350 285 60
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 235,960 120,265 115,690 21,795 11,005 10,790
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,265 2,195 2,065 395 220 175
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 231,700 118,070 113,630 21,405 10,785 10,620
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,730 1,270 460 245 190 55
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,185 1,040 145 505 440 70
22 Utilities 1,665 1,095 570 160 115 50
23 Construction 15,050 13,385 1,660 2,055 1,810 240
31-33 Manufacturing 10,805 7,865 2,940 335 230 105
41 Wholesale trade 7,435 5,350 2,085 325 240 85
44-45 Retail trade 27,715 12,545 15,170 1,975 1,015 960
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 10,445 7,970 2,485 1,060 765 300
51 Information and cultural industries 6,420 3,670 2,760 535 300 235
52 Finance and insurance 10,655 4,320 6,335 305 95 210
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 4,495 2,515 1,975 195 105 90
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 18,085 10,145 7,940 1,295 645 645
55 Management of companies and enterprises 240 90 150 20 10 15
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 12,170 7,130 5,040 565 330 235
61 Educational services 18,295 6,200 12,100 1,630 520 1,115
62 Health care and social assistance 30,350 5,595 24,760 2,070 400 1,670
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 5,020 2,575 2,445 600 285 310
72 Accommodation and food services 16,680 6,990 9,695 1,545 605 940
81 Other services (except public administration) 9,290 4,020 5,270 775 415 355
91 Public administration 23,955 14,300 9,655 5,205 2,280 2,925
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 218,510 110,535 107,970 19,790 9,765 10,025
Worked at home 14,310 6,930 7,380 1,420 770 655
Worked outside Canada 1,065 735 325 25 10 20
No fixed workplace address 23,515 17,350 6,160 2,330 1,795 540
Worked at usual place 179,620 85,520 94,105 16,010 7,200 8,815
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 179,620 85,520 94,105 16,010 7,195 8,815
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 168,125 79,330 88,795 13,510 6,025 7,485
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 1,800 630 1,170 2,265 1,040 1,225
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 7,790 4,285 3,500 0 0 0
Commute to a different province or territory 1,905 1,275 630 235 135 100
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 203,135 102,870 100,265 18,340 8,990 9,350
Car, truck, van - as a driver 144,445 76,875 67,560 13,990 7,130 6,860
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 14,795 5,460 9,335 1,095 385 710
Public transit 23,050 9,990 13,055 720 315 405
Walked 16,220 7,630 8,595 1,735 645 1,090
Bicycle 1,970 1,315 660 470 285 190
Other method 2,660 1,600 1,060 320 225 90
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 203,135 102,875 100,265 18,340 8,985 9,355
Less than 15 minutes 51,020 23,240 27,785 9,735 4,695 5,040
15 to 29 minutes 81,170 41,980 39,185 6,195 3,045 3,150
30 to 44 minutes 44,635 23,715 20,925 1,400 625 770
45 to 59 minutes 15,315 7,805 7,515 465 215 245
60 minutes and over 10,995 6,140 4,860 550 405 150
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 203,135 102,870 100,265 18,340 8,990 9,355
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 10,270 6,710 3,555 520 335 180
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 39,920 23,880 16,035 1,930 1,150 780
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 61,595 30,710 30,880 6,185 3,220 2,965
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 43,285 18,470 24,815 5,785 2,450 3,335
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 20,100 8,775 11,330 1,905 805 1,100
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 27,960 14,325 13,645 2,015 1,020 990
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 252,185 127,380 124,805 23,495 11,810 11,685
Single responses 250,660 126,745 123,915 23,325 11,735 11,595
Official languages 249,920 126,345 123,575 23,230 11,695 11,540
English 248,370 125,945 122,425 22,970 11,600 11,370
French 1,545 395 1,150 260 95 165
Non-official languages 735 400 340 95 35 55
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 25 10 15
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 20 10 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 15 10 10
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 10 10
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 740 400 340 70 30 40
Afro-Asiatic languages 150 115 40 0 0 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 150 110 40 0 0 0
Amharic 10 0 10 0 0 0
Arabic 125 100 30 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 0 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 10 0 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15 10 10 0 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 200 110 90 25 10 15
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 30 20 15 0 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 25 20 10 10 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian 25 20 0 10 0 0
Serbian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 40 15 20 20 10 10
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 0 0 0 0
Dutch 0 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 25 15 15 15 10 10
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 45 30 20 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 20 20 0 0 0 0
Bengali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hindi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 20 15 0 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian languages 30 10 15 0 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 30 10 20 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 75 35 40 0 0 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 30 10 20 0 0 0
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 40 15 20 0 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 25 10 15 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 30 10 20 0 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 30 0 25 0 0 0
American Sign Language 15 0 10 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 15 0 15 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 280 155 125 25 15 15
Chinese languages 280 150 130 25 15 15
Cantonese 60 35 25 20 15 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 200 105 100 10 0 10
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 15 15 0 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 10 0 10 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 1,525 640 890 165 75 90
English and French 930 335 595 75 35 40
English and non-official language 560 285 275 80 35 45
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 35 15 15 10 0 10
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 252,185 127,380 124,805 23,495 11,810 11,685
None 241,600 122,230 119,365 21,950 11,185 10,765
English 1,355 465 890 210 80 130
French 7,135 3,625 3,515 825 330 500
Non-official language 1,930 970 965 475 205 275
Aboriginal 35 15 25 175 70 105
Non-Aboriginal 1,890 950 945 305 135 170
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 10 0 0 0 0 0
French and non-official language 155 95 65 20 10 15
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 413,850 200,730 213,120 34,705 17,450 17,250
Non-movers 353,205 171,235 181,975 28,875 14,450 14,430
Movers 60,640 29,495 31,145 5,825 3,005 2,825
Non-migrants 42,565 20,730 21,830 3,635 1,895 1,740
Migrants 18,080 8,765 9,320 2,190 1,110 1,085
Internal migrants 13,070 6,270 6,800 1,945 990 955
Intraprovincial migrants 4,950 2,230 2,715 545 265 285
Interprovincial migrants 8,115 4,040 4,080 1,400 725 670
External migrants 5,015 2,495 2,515 250 115 130
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 397,045 192,165 204,875 32,990 16,505 16,480
Non-movers 241,255 116,455 124,805 18,040 9,060 8,980
Movers 155,785 75,720 80,070 14,945 7,450 7,495
Non-migrants 101,680 49,285 52,395 8,245 4,195 4,050
Migrants 54,110 26,430 27,675 6,700 3,260 3,445
Internal migrants 39,330 18,720 20,610 5,515 2,675 2,830
Intraprovincial migrants 14,330 6,530 7,800 1,235 590 640
Interprovincial migrants 25,005 12,190 12,815 4,285 2,090 2,195
External migrants 14,775 7,715 7,065 1,190 575 615

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Zone 4 - Central [Health region, December 2017], Nova Scotia and Yukon [Territory] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed July 8, 2024).

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