Census Profile, 2016 Census
Halifax, County [Census division], Nova Scotia and Halifax [Census metropolitan area], Nova Scotia

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Characteristic Halifax, CTY
Nova Scotia
[Census division]
Halifax
Nova Scotia
[Census metropolitan area]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 403,390 ... ... 403,390 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 390,328 ... ... 390,328 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 3.3 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 187,478 ... ... 187,478 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 173,459 ... ... 173,459 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 73.4 ... ... 73.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 5,496.31 ... ... 5,496.31 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 403,390 195,330 208,060 403,390 195,330 208,060
0 to 14 years 60,535 30,920 29,625 60,535 30,915 29,620
0 to 4 years 19,790 10,085 9,710 19,790 10,085 9,710
5 to 9 years 20,745 10,625 10,125 20,745 10,620 10,125
10 to 14 years 20,000 10,210 9,790 19,995 10,210 9,790
15 to 64 years 279,680 136,280 143,400 279,680 136,280 143,400
15 to 19 years 22,345 11,320 11,025 22,340 11,320 11,020
20 to 24 years 30,225 15,020 15,210 30,225 15,020 15,210
25 to 29 years 30,205 15,180 15,020 30,200 15,180 15,025
30 to 34 years 27,470 13,495 13,980 27,470 13,495 13,980
35 to 39 years 25,710 12,285 13,430 25,715 12,285 13,430
40 to 44 years 26,645 12,815 13,835 26,645 12,810 13,835
45 to 49 years 27,735 13,170 14,565 27,740 13,170 14,565
50 to 54 years 32,665 15,860 16,805 32,665 15,860 16,805
55 to 59 years 30,610 14,810 15,795 30,610 14,815 15,795
60 to 64 years 26,065 12,330 13,735 26,065 12,330 13,735
65 years and over 63,170 28,130 35,040 63,175 28,135 35,040
65 to 69 years 22,510 10,635 11,880 22,510 10,635 11,880
70 to 74 years 15,525 7,250 8,280 15,525 7,250 8,275
75 to 79 years 10,440 4,700 5,740 10,440 4,700 5,740
80 to 84 years 7,505 3,195 4,310 7,505 3,195 4,305
85 years and over 7,190 2,355 4,835 7,190 2,355 4,835
85 to 89 years 4,405 1,585 2,825 4,410 1,585 2,820
90 to 94 years 2,115 615 1,505 2,120 610 1,505
95 to 99 years 610 145 460 605 145 460
100 years and over 60 10 50 60 10 50
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 15.8 14.2 15.0 15.8 14.2
15 to 64 years 69.3 69.8 68.9 69.3 69.8 68.9
65 years and over 15.7 14.4 16.8 15.7 14.4 16.8
85 years and over 1.8 1.2 2.3 1.8 1.2 2.3
Average age of the population 40.9 39.9 41.8 40.9 39.9 41.8
Median age of the population 41.0 39.8 42.1 41.0 39.8 42.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Single-detached house 86,615 ... ... 86,615 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 21,005 ... ... 21,000 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 61,850 ... ... 61,850 ... ...
Semi-detached house 11,790 ... ... 11,785 ... ...
Row house 6,655 ... ... 6,655 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 6,275 ... ... 6,270 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 36,895 ... ... 36,895 ... ...
Other single-attached house 240 ... ... 235 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 3,995 ... ... 3,995 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 173,455 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1 person 51,180 ... ... 51,180 ... ...
2 persons 64,425 ... ... 64,425 ... ...
3 persons 27,260 ... ... 27,260 ... ...
4 persons 21,020 ... ... 21,020 ... ...
5 or more persons 9,575 ... ... 9,575 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 397,630 ... ... 397,635 ... ...
Average household size 2.3 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 342,850 164,410 178,440 342,850 164,415 178,440
Married or living common law 192,585 96,120 96,470 192,590 96,120 96,470
Married 154,070 76,915 77,160 154,070 76,915 77,155
Living common law 38,515 19,205 19,310 38,515 19,205 19,310
Not married and not living common law 150,265 68,295 81,970 150,265 68,295 81,970
Never married 102,415 52,850 49,565 102,415 52,850 49,565
Separated 9,785 4,175 5,610 9,785 4,175 5,605
Divorced 20,615 7,615 13,000 20,615 7,610 13,000
Widowed 17,450 3,655 13,800 17,450 3,655 13,800
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 113,625 ... ... 113,630 ... ...
2 persons 62,590 ... ... 62,585 ... ...
3 persons 24,880 ... ... 24,880 ... ...
4 persons 19,240 ... ... 19,240 ... ...
5 or more persons 6,920 ... ... 6,920 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.8 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 113,630 ... ... 113,630 ... ...
Total couple families 94,735 ... ... 94,735 ... ...
Married couples 75,480 ... ... 75,480 ... ...
Common-law couples 19,255 ... ... 19,255 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 18,890 ... ... 18,890 ... ...
Female parent 15,260 ... ... 15,265 ... ...
Male parent 3,630 ... ... 3,630 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 94,730 ... ... 94,735 ... ...
Couples without children 50,640 ... ... 50,640 ... ...
Couples with children 44,090 ... ... 44,095 ... ...
1 child 19,595 ... ... 19,600 ... ...
2 children 17,945 ... ... 17,945 ... ...
3 or more children 6,545 ... ... 6,550 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 18,895 ... ... 18,895 ... ...
1 child 11,950 ... ... 11,950 ... ...
2 children 5,280 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
3 or more children 1,665 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 84,200 39,385 44,815 84,200 39,385 44,815
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
One-census-family households 109,000 ... ... 109,000 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 48,760 ... ... 48,760 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 60,245 ... ... 60,240 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 2,285 ... ... 2,290 ... ...
Non-census-family households 62,170 ... ... 62,170 ... ...
One-person households 51,185 ... ... 51,180 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 10,985 ... ... 10,985 ... ...
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 15 399,570 193,735 205,840 399,575 193,735 205,840
English only 347,435 170,905 176,530 347,440 170,905 176,530
French only 340 155 185 340 160 180
English and French 49,585 21,650 27,935 49,585 21,650 27,935
Neither English nor French 2,210 1,020 1,185 2,205 1,020 1,190
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 16 399,575 193,735 205,840 399,575 193,735 205,840
English 386,350 187,275 199,075 386,355 187,275 199,075
French 9,895 4,910 4,980 9,900 4,910 4,985
English and French 1,210 570 640 1,210 570 640
Neither English nor French 2,115 975 1,145 2,115 975 1,140
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 10,505 5,195 5,305 10,500 5,195 5,305
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.6
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 18 399,575 193,735 205,840 399,575 193,730 205,840
Single responses 394,425 191,200 203,225 394,420 191,200 203,225
Official languages 363,555 175,515 188,045 363,560 175,515 188,045
English 353,420 170,520 182,895 353,415 170,515 182,900
French 10,145 4,990 5,145 10,145 4,995 5,145
Non-official languages 30,865 15,685 15,180 30,865 15,685 15,180
Aboriginal languages 80 40 35 80 40 35
Algonquian languages 60 35 30 60 35 25
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 5 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 5 0 0 5 5 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 55 30 25 50 30 25
Malecite 0 0 0 5 0 0
Mi'kmaq 50 30 20 55 25 25
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 0 5 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 5 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 0 0 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 0 0 0 0 5
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 0
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 5 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 10 5 5 15 5 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 0 5 10 5 10
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 0 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 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 30,790 15,645 15,145 30,790 15,645 15,145
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,020 3,845 3,175 7,025 3,845 3,175
Berber languages 10 5 5 10 10 0
Kabyle 5 0 0 0 0 5
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Cushitic languages 120 60 55 115 60 55
Bilen 5 0 5 5 5 5
Oromo 60 35 25 55 35 25
Somali 50 20 30 50 25 25
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Semitic languages 6,890 3,780 3,110 6,895 3,780 3,115
Amharic 105 45 60 110 50 60
Arabic 6,430 3,550 2,880 6,430 3,545 2,880
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 5 5 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 5 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 5 0 0
Hebrew 195 110 85 195 105 90
Maltese 5 5 0 5 0 0
Tigrigna 140 65 75 140 65 75
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 10 5 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 5 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 400 195 205 405 200 205
Khmer (Cambodian) 5 5 5 5 5 0
Vietnamese 395 195 200 395 195 200
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 1,665 730 935 1,665 730 935
Bikol 5 0 0 5 0 0
Cebuano 110 45 60 105 45 60
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 15 10 10 20 10 10
Ilocano 50 10 35 50 15 30
Malagasy 0 5 0 0 0 0
Malay 40 15 25 35 15 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 10 5 5 10 5 5
Pangasinan 5 0 0 0 5 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,415 625 790 1,420 630 790
Waray-Waray 5 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 15 5 10
Creole languages 55 40 15 60 40 15
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 5 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 30 25 5 30 25 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 25 20 5 25 15 10
Dravidian languages 870 510 360 870 510 360
Kannada 30 15 10 30 15 15
Malayalam 310 165 140 310 165 140
Tamil 255 155 100 255 160 100
Telugu 270 165 100 265 170 105
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 12,660 6,400 6,260 12,660 6,405 6,255
Albanian 250 125 125 250 120 125
Armenian 30 20 10 30 20 10
Balto-Slavic languages 2,790 1,355 1,440 2,790 1,350 1,440
Baltic languages 55 15 40 55 15 40
Latvian 25 5 15 25 10 15
Lithuanian 35 5 25 30 5 25
Slavic languages 2,735 1,335 1,395 2,730 1,340 1,395
Belarusan 5 5 5 5 0 5
Bosnian 115 60 60 115 60 55
Bulgarian 40 15 25 40 20 20
Croatian 185 90 100 190 90 95
Czech 140 75 70 145 70 70
Macedonian 10 10 5 15 10 5
Polish 590 290 305 590 290 305
Russian 1,155 565 585 1,155 565 585
Serbian 110 55 60 110 50 55
Serbo-Croatian 80 40 40 80 40 35
Slovak 85 40 40 85 40 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 10 15 20 10 15
Ukrainian 190 95 100 190 95 100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Celtic languages 45 20 25 45 20 25
Scottish Gaelic 25 10 15 25 10 15
Welsh 15 10 0 15 15 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Germanic languages 2,075 995 1,080 2,075 995 1,075
Afrikaans 75 35 40 80 40 40
Danish 95 65 40 100 60 35
Dutch 490 235 255 490 235 255
Frisian 5 0 0 0 0 5
German 1,200 555 650 1,205 555 645
Icelandic 35 15 15 30 15 15
Norwegian 75 45 30 75 45 35
Swedish 65 25 40 65 25 40
Vlaams (Flemish) 15 10 5 15 10 5
Yiddish 10 10 5 15 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Greek 660 335 325 660 335 325
Indo-Iranian languages 4,295 2,345 1,950 4,295 2,350 1,950
Indo-Aryan languages 2,945 1,645 1,300 2,950 1,645 1,300
Bengali 440 270 175 440 270 175
Gujarati 170 110 60 175 115 60
Hindi 660 400 260 655 395 265
Kashmiri 10 0 5 10 0 5
Konkani 5 0 0 5 0 5
Marathi 65 35 30 65 35 30
Nepali 525 255 270 530 255 275
Oriya (Odia) 5 5 5 10 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 475 255 220 475 250 220
Sindhi 15 10 5 15 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 140 70 70 145 70 75
Urdu 435 245 195 440 240 195
Iranian languages 1,330 685 640 1,330 685 640
Kurdish 110 65 50 110 60 50
Pashto 65 35 30 65 40 30
Persian (Farsi) 1,145 585 560 1,145 590 560
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 2,515 1,210 1,305 2,515 1,210 1,305
Catalan 10 5 5 10 5 5
Italian 555 290 265 555 290 265
Portuguese 390 185 200 385 185 205
Romanian 185 90 95 185 90 95
Spanish 1,375 635 735 1,375 640 735
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Japanese 250 70 185 255 65 185
Kartvelian languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 5 0 0 5 0 5
Korean 900 380 520 900 380 520
Mongolic languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Mongolian 5 5 0 5 5 0
Niger-Congo languages 535 270 260 535 275 260
Akan (Twi) 35 15 15 35 15 20
Bamanankan 5 5 5 10 5 5
Edo 5 5 0 10 0 5
Ewe 30 20 15 30 25 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 5 0 5 0 0
Ga 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ganda 20 10 15 20 5 15
Igbo 30 15 15 35 20 15
Lingala 5 5 0 10 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 10 5 20 10 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 45 20 30 45 15 30
Shona 25 10 15 25 15 15
Swahili 120 60 60 120 60 65
Wolof 0 5 0 5 5 0
Yoruba 50 30 20 55 30 25
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 120 65 60 120 60 55
Nilo-Saharan languages 65 35 30 65 35 30
Dinka 10 5 5 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 50 25 30
Sign languages 115 55 60 115 55 60
American Sign Language 55 30 30 55 25 25
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 60 25 30 60 30 35
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,500 2,745 2,755 5,500 2,745 2,755
Chinese languages 5,480 2,735 2,740 5,480 2,735 2,740
Cantonese 925 430 500 925 425 500
Hakka 25 10 15 20 10 10
Mandarin 3,950 1,975 1,975 3,950 1,970 1,975
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 95 45 50 95 45 50
Wu (Shanghainese) 45 25 15 45 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 435 250 180 435 250 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 10 10 20 10 15
Burmese 5 0 5 5 5 5
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 5 5 5 5 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 90 35 50 90 35 50
Lao 5 0 0 5 5 5
Thai 85 35 55 85 30 50
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 215 175 390 215 175
Azerbaijani 15 10 0 10 10 5
Turkish 250 135 115 255 135 115
Uyghur 5 0 5 5 5 5
Uzbek 105 60 50 110 60 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 10 5 5
Uralic languages 240 105 135 240 100 140
Estonian 25 10 15 25 10 15
Finnish 35 10 25 40 10 30
Hungarian 175 80 95 175 80 95
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 20 10 15
Multiple responses 5,155 2,535 2,615 5,150 2,535 2,615
English and French 1,780 815 960 1,775 815 960
English and non-official language 3,040 1,555 1,480 3,045 1,555 1,485
French and non-official language 170 90 85 175 90 85
English, French and non-official language 155 75 85 160 75 85
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 19 399,575 193,735 205,840 399,575 193,735 205,840
Single responses 391,280 189,555 201,725 391,285 189,555 201,725
Official languages 374,875 181,210 193,665 374,880 181,210 193,665
English 371,210 179,410 191,800 371,215 179,410 191,800
French 3,665 1,805 1,860 3,660 1,800 1,860
Non-official languages 16,405 8,345 8,060 16,405 8,345 8,060
Aboriginal languages 20 10 10 15 10 5
Algonquian languages 20 10 10 15 10 5
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 15 10 5 15 10 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 15 10 10 15 10 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 5 5 5 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 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0
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 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 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 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 16,390 8,335 8,050 16,390 8,335 8,050
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,195 2,210 1,980 4,190 2,215 1,980
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 75 35 40
Bilen 5 0 5 5 5 0
Oromo 40 25 20 45 20 20
Somali 30 10 15 25 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 4,120 2,180 1,940 4,115 2,175 1,945
Amharic 55 25 25 50 25 30
Arabic 3,845 2,040 1,805 3,845 2,045 1,800
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 5 0 5 5 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 5 5 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 120 65 50 115 65 50
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 95 40 55 95 40 55
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 255 125 130 255 125 130
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 255 125 130 255 125 130
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 890 435 460 895 430 460
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 50 20 30 50 20 30
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 5 5 5 5 0 0
Ilocano 15 5 5 15 10 5
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 5 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 825 400 420 825 405 420
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 20 15 5 20 10 5
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 5 5 0 10 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 10 5 0
Dravidian languages 390 225 165 390 230 165
Kannada 15 5 10 10 5 10
Malayalam 130 75 60 135 75 60
Tamil 120 65 55 120 65 50
Telugu 125 75 50 130 75 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 5,500 2,760 2,740 5,505 2,765 2,740
Albanian 110 55 55 110 55 55
Armenian 15 10 10 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 1,275 625 650 1,275 625 650
Baltic languages 15 5 10 20 5 15
Latvian 5 0 0 5 5 0
Lithuanian 10 5 10 10 5 10
Slavic languages 1,255 620 635 1,255 620 635
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 65 35 35 65 35 30
Bulgarian 20 15 5 20 15 10
Croatian 60 25 35 60 20 35
Czech 40 25 15 40 25 20
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 180 80 100 180 80 100
Russian 740 370 370 740 365 370
Serbian 60 30 30 60 30 30
Serbo-Croatian 30 20 15 30 15 15
Slovak 25 10 10 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 5 5 0 0
Ukrainian 45 30 20 45 30 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 15 10 5 15 10 5
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 5 20 10 10
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 360 175 185 360 170 185
Afrikaans 20 10 10 20 15 10
Danish 10 0 10 5 0 5
Dutch 45 20 25 45 25 25
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 240 115 125 240 115 125
Icelandic 25 15 15 25 10 15
Norwegian 15 5 5 10 5 5
Swedish 5 5 5 5 5 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 250 125 125 245 125 125
Indo-Iranian languages 2,550 1,335 1,215 2,550 1,335 1,215
Indo-Aryan languages 1,650 885 760 1,650 885 765
Bengali 230 125 105 225 125 105
Gujarati 95 60 30 95 60 35
Hindi 285 175 110 280 180 105
Kashmiri 5 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 10 25 15 15
Nepali 470 235 235 475 235 240
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 205 100 105 205 100 105
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 5 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 85 40 40 85 40 40
Urdu 250 130 125 250 130 120
Iranian languages 895 445 450 895 445 450
Kurdish 85 50 35 85 45 35
Pashto 30 15 20 35 15 15
Persian (Farsi) 780 380 395 775 380 395
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 935 435 500 935 430 500
Catalan 5 5 5 5 0 5
Italian 130 55 75 130 55 75
Portuguese 150 70 85 150 70 85
Romanian 60 30 35 60 25 35
Spanish 585 275 310 585 275 310
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 5 0 0
Japanese 80 25 55 80 25 50
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 610 270 345 610 270 340
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 150 70 80 150 70 75
Akan (Twi) 5 0 5 10 5 5
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 5 0
Ewe 15 10 5 10 10 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 5 0 0 0 5
Ganda 5 0 5 5 0 5
Igbo 10 5 10 15 5 10
Lingala 5 0 0 0 0 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 10 5 5 5 5 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 20 10 10 15 10 10
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 55 25 25 50 25 30
Wolof 0 0 0 5 5 0
Yoruba 15 10 10 20 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 30 10 15 25 15 10
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 20 10 10
Sign languages 155 75 80 155 75 80
American Sign Language 70 30 35 65 30 35
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 90 45 45 90 45 45
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,830 1,960 1,865 3,825 1,965 1,865
Chinese languages 3,825 1,960 1,860 3,825 1,960 1,860
Cantonese 525 280 250 525 280 250
Hakka 5 0 5 5 0 5
Mandarin 2,935 1,475 1,460 2,935 1,475 1,455
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 40 25 20 40 20 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 25 10 15 20 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 290 175 125 290 170 120
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 5 0 5 5 0 5
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 25 10 15 25 15 15
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 25 15 15 30 10 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 190 105 95 195 100 95
Azerbaijani 0 0 5 5 0 0
Turkish 120 65 55 120 65 55
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 70 35 30 70 35 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 50 25 30 50 25 25
Estonian 5 0 5 5 5 0
Finnish 5 0 0 5 0 0
Hungarian 45 20 25 45 25 25
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 5 5 5 0
Multiple responses 8,295 4,175 4,115 8,295 4,175 4,115
English and French 1,155 535 620 1,155 535 620
English and non-official language 6,815 3,480 3,335 6,810 3,475 3,335
French and non-official language 65 40 25 65 40 25
English, French and non-official language 260 125 130 260 125 130
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 20 399,575 193,735 205,840 399,575 193,735 205,840
None 370,645 179,735 190,905 370,645 179,735 190,910
English 9,215 4,715 4,500 9,220 4,715 4,500
French 8,485 3,705 4,780 8,485 3,710 4,780
Non-official language 10,605 5,290 5,315 10,605 5,290 5,320
Aboriginal 105 50 60 105 45 55
Non-Aboriginal 10,500 5,240 5,260 10,500 5,240 5,260
English and French 125 55 70 125 55 70
English and non-official language 190 85 100 190 90 100
French and non-official language 305 140 165 305 140 165
English, French and non-official language 5 0 0 5 5 5
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 21 337,210 161,965 175,250 337,215 161,965 175,250
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 323,835 155,495 168,340 323,835 155,495 168,340
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,089 42,874 31,004 36,089 42,874 31,004
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 323,945 155,510 168,440 323,945 155,515 168,435
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,754 36,910 27,847 31,754 36,910 27,847
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 293,570 143,465 150,105 293,570 143,465 150,105
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,893 41,760 29,205 34,893 41,760 29,205
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 223,475 93,710 129,765 223,470 93,715 129,765
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,496 3,892 4,737 4,496 3,892 4,737
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 243,395 121,810 121,585 243,395 121,815 121,585
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,240 40,169 29,594 34,240 40,169 29,594
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 337,210 161,965 175,245 337,210 161,965 175,245
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 324,115 155,475 168,640 324,115 155,475 168,640
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,429 55,049 38,482 46,429 55,049 38,482
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 324,225 155,500 168,725 324,225 155,505 168,720
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,502 43,439 32,031 37,502 43,439 32,031
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 293,720 143,570 150,150 293,715 143,570 150,150
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 45,940 55,168 37,117 45,940 55,168 37,117
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 224,085 93,415 130,665 224,080 93,415 130,665
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,937 6,831 7,013 6,937 6,831 7,013
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 243,400 121,865 121,535 243,395 121,865 121,535
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,079 51,868 36,269 44,079 51,868 36,269
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 337,215 161,965 175,250 337,210 161,965 175,250
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 24 125,080 67,375 57,705 125,080 67,375 57,705
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 51,704 58,003 45,756 51,704 58,003 45,756
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 61,471 69,022 52,655 61,471 69,022 52,655
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 89.6 92.4 86.0 89.6 92.4 86.0
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 71.3 74.0 67.8 71.3 74.0 67.8
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 10.4 7.6 14.0 10.4 7.6 14.0
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 337,210 161,965 175,245 337,215 161,965 175,250
Without total income 13,375 6,470 6,910 13,380 6,470 6,905
With total income 323,835 155,495 168,335 323,835 155,495 168,340
Percentage with total income 96.0 96.0 96.1 96.0 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 44,175 19,485 24,690 44,175 19,485 24,690
$10,000 to $19,999 49,890 19,075 30,815 49,890 19,075 30,815
$20,000 to $29,999 43,125 16,945 26,175 43,125 16,950 26,180
$30,000 to $39,999 40,210 17,350 22,860 40,205 17,350 22,855
$40,000 to $49,999 35,125 16,245 18,880 35,125 16,250 18,880
$50,000 to $59,999 27,080 14,190 12,895 27,080 14,190 12,890
$60,000 to $69,999 21,010 12,085 8,930 21,015 12,085 8,930
$70,000 to $79,999 17,490 10,065 7,425 17,485 10,065 7,425
$80,000 to $89,999 13,780 8,055 5,720 13,780 8,055 5,720
$90,000 to $99,999 8,680 5,610 3,075 8,685 5,610 3,075
$100,000 and over 23,260 16,395 6,870 23,265 16,395 6,870
$100,000 to $149,999 15,960 10,955 5,005 15,955 10,955 5,005
$150,000 and over 7,305 5,435 1,865 7,305 5,435 1,870
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 337,215 161,965 175,245 337,210 161,965 175,250
Without after-tax income 13,265 6,450 6,810 13,265 6,455 6,810
With after-tax income 323,950 155,510 168,440 323,945 155,510 168,435
Percentage with after-tax income 96.1 96.0 96.1 96.1 96.0 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 46,280 19,870 26,410 46,280 19,870 26,405
$10,000 to $19,999 53,335 20,635 32,700 53,335 20,640 32,695
$20,000 to $29,999 53,075 21,540 31,540 53,080 21,540 31,540
$30,000 to $39,999 50,375 22,485 27,890 50,375 22,485 27,890
$40,000 to $49,999 39,425 20,345 19,080 39,430 20,345 19,080
$50,000 to $59,999 28,460 16,485 11,980 28,465 16,480 11,980
$60,000 to $69,999 21,130 12,340 8,790 21,130 12,340 8,790
$70,000 to $79,999 11,720 7,570 4,150 11,720 7,570 4,150
$80,000 and over 20,150 14,240 5,905 20,145 14,240 5,905
$80,000 to $89,999 6,505 4,395 2,110 6,510 4,395 2,115
$90,000 to $99,999 3,925 2,715 1,210 3,930 2,715 1,215
$100,000 and over 9,710 7,130 2,580 9,710 7,130 2,580
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 337,210 161,965 175,250 337,215 161,965 175,250
Without employment income 93,815 40,155 53,665 93,820 40,150 53,665
With employment income 243,395 121,815 121,585 243,395 121,815 121,580
Percentage with employment income 72.2 75.2 69.4 72.2 75.2 69.4
Under $5,000 (including loss) 30,550 13,940 16,620 30,555 13,935 16,620
$5,000 to $9,999 19,565 8,465 11,095 19,565 8,465 11,095
$10,000 to $19,999 32,145 14,035 18,110 32,145 14,035 18,110
$20,000 to $29,999 27,995 12,400 15,595 27,995 12,400 15,595
$30,000 to $39,999 27,205 11,875 15,330 27,200 11,875 15,330
$40,000 to $49,999 23,800 10,935 12,870 23,805 10,935 12,870
$50,000 to $59,999 18,570 9,855 8,715 18,570 9,855 8,715
$60,000 to $69,999 15,075 8,810 6,260 15,070 8,815 6,255
$70,000 to $79,999 13,695 7,870 5,825 13,695 7,870 5,825
$80,000 and over 34,795 23,630 11,165 34,795 23,630 11,165
$80,000 to $89,999 11,185 6,575 4,610 11,185 6,575 4,615
$90,000 to $99,999 6,745 4,560 2,185 6,745 4,560 2,185
$100,000 and over 16,865 12,500 4,370 16,865 12,500 4,370
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 69,522 ... ... 69,522 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 59,240 ... ... 59,240 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 51,185 ... ... 51,180 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,094 ... ... 36,094 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 31,580 ... ... 31,580 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 122,275 ... ... 122,280 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 87,754 ... ... 87,754 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 74,104 ... ... 74,104 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 86,753 ... ... 86,753 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 70,099 ... ... 70,099 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 51,215 ... ... 51,215 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,657 ... ... 44,657 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 36,398 ... ... 36,398 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 122,240 ... ... 122,245 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 104,389 ... ... 104,389 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 84,218 ... ... 84,218 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 173,455 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,745 ... ... 3,745 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,085 ... ... 3,085 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,970 ... ... 4,970 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,265 ... ... 6,260 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,745 ... ... 6,745 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,525 ... ... 6,525 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,490 ... ... 7,490 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,415 ... ... 7,415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,450 ... ... 7,450 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,255 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,645 ... ... 13,645 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,730 ... ... 12,730 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 12,180 ... ... 12,185 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,010 ... ... 11,010 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,460 ... ... 9,455 ... ...
$100,000 and over 53,485 ... ... 53,490 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 18,540 ... ... 18,545 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 12,670 ... ... 12,670 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 13,135 ... ... 13,135 ... ...
$200,000 and over 9,145 ... ... 9,140 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 173,460 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,890 ... ... 3,895 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,150 ... ... 3,150 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,045 ... ... 5,050 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 6,735 ... ... 6,735 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 7,910 ... ... 7,910 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 8,185 ... ... 8,185 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 9,325 ... ... 9,320 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 9,185 ... ... 9,190 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 9,095 ... ... 9,095 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 8,720 ... ... 8,720 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 16,745 ... ... 16,745 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 15,685 ... ... 15,685 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,380 ... ... 13,385 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,365 ... ... 11,365 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,490 ... ... 9,490 ... ...
$100,000 and over 35,555 ... ... 35,555 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 16,610 ... ... 16,610 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 8,910 ... ... 8,910 ... ...
$150,000 and over 10,035 ... ... 10,035 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 113,305 ... ... 113,310 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,366 ... ... 89,366 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 75,061 ... ... 75,061 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 47,640 ... ... 47,635 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 83,567 ... ... 83,567 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 70,319 ... ... 70,319 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 44,645 ... ... 44,640 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 116,667 ... ... 116,667 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 96,180 ... ... 96,180 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.9 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 17,620 ... ... 17,625 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 50,942 ... ... 50,942 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 46,308 ... ... 46,308 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 113,240 ... ... 113,240 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 106,483 ... ... 106,483 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 85,542 ... ... 85,542 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 47,645 ... ... 47,645 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 98,899 ... ... 98,899 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,264 ... ... 79,264 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 44,710 ... ... 44,705 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 132,993 ... ... 132,993 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 105,727 ... ... 105,727 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 17,490 ... ... 17,485 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 61,771 ... ... 61,771 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,451 ... ... 52,451 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 75,935 36,005 39,935 75,935 36,000 39,930
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,382 32,060 30,864 31,382 32,060 30,864
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,151 28,435 27,912 28,151 28,435 27,912
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 75,880 35,780 40,105 75,880 35,780 40,105
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,406 40,479 38,449 39,406 40,479 38,449
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 32,585 32,916 32,290 32,585 32,916 32,290
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 397,635 192,810 204,820 397,630 192,815 204,820
In the bottom half of the distribution 200,095 93,985 106,110 200,095 93,985 106,110
In the bottom decile 45,315 21,885 23,435 45,320 21,880 23,435
In the second decile 36,810 16,250 20,555 36,810 16,250 20,560
In the third decile 37,695 17,410 20,285 37,695 17,410 20,285
In the fourth decile 39,240 18,550 20,685 39,240 18,550 20,685
In the fifth decile 41,030 19,890 21,140 41,030 19,890 21,140
In the top half of the distribution 197,535 98,830 98,705 197,535 98,830 98,705
In the sixth decile 41,390 20,585 20,805 41,390 20,585 20,805
In the seventh decile 42,875 21,440 21,435 42,875 21,440 21,435
In the eighth decile 43,135 21,495 21,640 43,135 21,500 21,635
In the ninth decile 38,760 19,485 19,275 38,760 19,485 19,275
In the top decile 31,380 15,820 15,555 31,380 15,825 15,555
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 43 397,370 192,700 204,675 397,375 192,700 204,675
0 to 17 years 72,900 37,155 35,750 72,900 37,150 35,750
0 to 5 years 23,875 12,155 11,715 23,875 12,155 11,715
18 to 64 years 264,835 128,510 136,325 264,835 128,505 136,330
65 years and over 59,635 27,040 32,600 59,640 27,040 32,600
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 58,825 27,410 31,415 58,825 27,410 31,415
0 to 17 years 13,690 6,975 6,720 13,690 6,970 6,720
0 to 5 years 5,090 2,540 2,540 5,085 2,545 2,545
18 to 64 years 37,995 17,830 20,170 38,000 17,830 20,165
65 years and over 7,135 2,605 4,530 7,135 2,605 4,530
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.2 15.3 14.8 14.2 15.3
0 to 17 years (%) 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8 18.8
0 to 5 years (%) 21.3 20.9 21.7 21.3 20.9 21.7
18 to 64 years (%) 14.3 13.9 14.8 14.3 13.9 14.8
65 years and over (%) 12.0 9.6 13.9 12.0 9.6 13.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 38,240 18,730 19,505 38,240 18,730 19,510
0 to 17 years 7,790 3,985 3,810 7,785 3,980 3,805
0 to 5 years 2,985 1,520 1,465 2,990 1,525 1,465
18 to 64 years 28,875 14,135 14,740 28,880 14,140 14,745
65 years and over 1,570 610 960 1,570 610 960
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.6 9.7 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.5
0 to 17 years (%) 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.7 10.6
0 to 5 years (%) 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5 12.5
18 to 64 years (%) 10.9 11.0 10.8 10.9 11.0 10.8
65 years and over (%) 2.6 2.3 2.9 2.6 2.3 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 44 397,635 192,815 204,815 397,630 192,815 204,820
Official languages 395,460 191,890 203,565 395,460 191,890 203,565
English 395,185 191,765 203,420 395,190 191,770 203,420
French 49,665 21,765 27,905 49,665 21,765 27,900
Non-official languages 43,820 21,810 22,005 43,820 21,810 22,010
Aboriginal languages 195 85 105 190 80 110
Algonquian languages 160 60 105 160 60 100
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 0 10 10 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 10 10 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 155 60 90 155 60 90
Malecite 0 0 10 10 0 0
Mi'kmaq 155 60 90 150 65 90
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 10 0 10 10 0 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 10 0 10 0
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 0
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 10 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 10 0 0 10 10 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 10 10 0 10 10 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 10 0 10 10 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 0 10 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 10 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 0 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 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 43,635 21,735 21,895 43,635 21,735 21,900
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,820 5,290 4,530 9,825 5,290 4,530
Berber languages 25 15 15 25 15 10
Kabyle 25 15 15 25 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 140 55 90 145 50 90
Bilen 25 10 15 20 10 15
Oromo 35 20 20 35 15 20
Somali 75 25 55 80 25 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 9,745 5,275 4,470 9,750 5,270 4,475
Amharic 260 135 125 255 140 125
Arabic 8,850 4,765 4,080 8,845 4,765 4,080
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 575 335 235 575 340 235
Maltese 10 0 10 10 10 10
Tigrigna 140 65 70 140 70 70
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 35 20 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 10 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 460 205 255 460 205 250
Khmer (Cambodian) 15 10 15 15 0 15
Vietnamese 440 200 245 445 200 240
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 2,270 985 1,285 2,265 985 1,280
Bikol 10 0 10 10 0 10
Cebuano 110 55 55 110 55 60
Fijian 10 10 0 0 10 0
Hiligaynon 40 15 25 40 15 25
Ilocano 55 10 40 55 10 45
Malagasy 0 0 10 0 0 0
Malay 40 10 30 45 10 35
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,155 940 1,215 2,155 940 1,210
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 25 0 20 20 10 20
Creole languages 220 110 120 225 105 115
Haitian Creole 10 10 0 10 0 10
Creole, n.o.s. 90 45 50 90 40 50
Creole languages, n.i.e. 120 60 65 125 60 60
Dravidian languages 1,205 690 520 1,205 690 515
Kannada 75 40 35 70 40 35
Malayalam 490 260 235 490 260 230
Tamil 370 225 145 365 220 140
Telugu 330 200 125 335 200 130
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 20,810 10,305 10,505 20,810 10,305 10,505
Albanian 375 180 195 380 180 195
Armenian 75 45 25 75 45 30
Balto-Slavic languages 3,195 1,520 1,680 3,190 1,515 1,680
Baltic languages 65 20 45 65 20 45
Latvian 25 10 20 20 10 15
Lithuanian 45 15 25 40 15 30
Slavic languages 3,145 1,500 1,650 3,150 1,500 1,645
Belarusan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bosnian 120 50 70 120 50 70
Bulgarian 40 25 25 45 20 20
Croatian 230 85 140 230 85 140
Czech 155 80 75 155 80 75
Macedonian 70 35 30 70 40 30
Polish 645 285 355 645 290 355
Russian 1,665 840 830 1,665 840 830
Serbian 140 60 75 135 60 80
Serbo-Croatian 105 60 45 100 60 45
Slovak 95 45 50 95 45 50
Slovene (Slovenian) 20 0 15 20 0 15
Ukrainian 260 125 135 260 125 135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 305 145 160 305 145 160
Scottish Gaelic 200 85 110 200 90 110
Welsh 15 0 10 10 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 115 55 60 115 55 60
Germanic languages 4,315 2,105 2,210 4,310 2,100 2,210
Afrikaans 240 110 135 240 110 135
Danish 135 75 60 135 75 60
Dutch 745 315 430 740 315 425
Frisian 15 0 10 10 0 10
German 3,005 1,515 1,495 3,010 1,510 1,495
Icelandic 65 25 40 70 30 40
Norwegian 85 65 15 80 65 15
Swedish 170 70 105 175 70 105
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 0 0 10 0 10
Yiddish 25 15 10 25 15 15
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 10
Greek 1,190 600 590 1,195 605 590
Indo-Iranian languages 5,660 3,170 2,500 5,660 3,165 2,495
Indo-Aryan languages 4,225 2,405 1,820 4,225 2,405 1,825
Bengali 545 300 240 540 305 240
Gujarati 195 130 75 200 125 70
Hindi 2,005 1,150 855 2,005 1,150 855
Kashmiri 10 0 0 10 0 10
Konkani 15 15 10 20 15 10
Marathi 110 70 40 105 65 35
Nepali 620 315 305 620 315 305
Oriya (Odia) 25 0 15 25 0 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 815 455 360 815 455 365
Sindhi 10 0 0 10 0 10
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 210 110 95 210 110 95
Urdu 880 540 340 880 545 340
Iranian languages 1,455 780 670 1,450 780 670
Kurdish 180 105 80 180 100 75
Pashto 55 40 15 60 40 20
Persian (Farsi) 1,240 655 585 1,240 655 585
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 60 30 30
Italic (Romance) languages 6,610 3,040 3,575 6,610 3,040 3,575
Catalan 20 15 10 20 10 10
Italian 1,225 620 605 1,220 615 605
Portuguese 675 370 305 675 375 305
Romanian 210 125 85 210 125 85
Spanish 4,830 2,110 2,715 4,830 2,110 2,720
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 45 30 10 45 35 10
Japanese 640 245 395 635 245 395
Kartvelian languages 0 10 0 10 0 0
Georgian 0 10 0 0 10 0
Korean 1,190 510 680 1,195 505 685
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
Mongolian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,145 625 520 1,145 625 525
Akan (Twi) 35 20 15 35 15 15
Bamanankan 10 0 10 10 10 0
Edo 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 70 40 30 70 40 35
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 10 0 10 10 0
Ga 25 15 15 25 15 15
Ganda 55 15 40 55 15 40
Igbo 75 45 30 75 40 30
Lingala 30 15 20 30 15 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 125 55 65 120 55 65
Shona 55 35 20 55 40 25
Swahili 340 185 150 335 190 150
Wolof 30 10 20 30 15 20
Yoruba 215 105 105 220 110 105
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 235 130 100 235 135 100
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 25 15 40 30 15
Dinka 10 0 10 10 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 35 25 10 35 25 10
Sign languages 925 315 615 930 315 615
American Sign Language 565 180 385 560 180 380
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 370 140 235 375 140 230
Sino-Tibetan languages 5,840 2,975 2,865 5,840 2,980 2,860
Chinese languages 5,825 2,975 2,850 5,825 2,975 2,845
Cantonese 1,245 600 650 1,250 600 650
Hakka 45 25 25 50 25 25
Mandarin 4,535 2,275 2,265 4,540 2,275 2,265
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 155 60 90 150 60 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 50 20 25 50 20 25
Chinese, n.o.s. 410 255 155 410 250 155
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 20 10 10 15 0 15
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 15 0 10 15 0 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 165 75 85 165 75 90
Lao 15 10 10 15 10 10
Thai 150 75 75 150 75 80
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 535 280 255 535 280 255
Azerbaijani 20 20 0 20 20 0
Turkish 395 190 205 395 190 210
Uyghur 15 0 10 10 0 10
Uzbek 105 65 40 105 65 45
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 245 120 125 245 120 125
Estonian 45 20 20 40 20 20
Finnish 50 20 35 50 15 30
Hungarian 140 80 65 145 80 65
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 30 40 10 25
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 397,630 192,815 204,815 397,635 192,815 204,820
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 376,250 181,625 194,620 376,250 181,630 194,620
Canadian citizens aged under 18 69,485 35,410 34,070 69,480 35,410 34,070
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 306,770 146,220 160,550 306,770 146,215 160,550
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 21,385 11,180 10,195 21,380 11,185 10,200
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 397,630 192,815 204,820 397,635 192,815 204,820
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 352,630 169,835 182,795 352,625 169,835 182,795
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 37,205 18,415 18,795 37,205 18,415 18,795
Before 1981 10,100 4,910 5,185 10,100 4,910 5,185
1981 to 1990 3,035 1,530 1,500 3,035 1,530 1,505
1991 to 2000 4,895 2,370 2,525 4,895 2,365 2,525
2001 to 2010 9,760 4,925 4,840 9,760 4,925 4,840
2001 to 2005 3,760 1,890 1,865 3,755 1,890 1,865
2006 to 2010 6,000 3,030 2,970 6,005 3,035 2,970
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 9,420 4,680 4,740 9,425 4,680 4,740
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 7,795 4,565 3,235 7,800 4,565 3,235
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 37,205 18,415 18,795 37,205 18,415 18,795
Under 5 years 4,640 2,225 2,415 4,640 2,225 2,415
5 to 14 years 6,970 3,525 3,445 6,965 3,525 3,445
15 to 24 years 6,630 3,180 3,445 6,625 3,185 3,445
25 to 44 years 16,235 8,050 8,185 16,235 8,050 8,185
45 years and over 2,735 1,435 1,300 2,735 1,435 1,305
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 37,210 18,415 18,790 37,210 18,415 18,795
Americas 5,485 2,570 2,915 5,480 2,565 2,915
Brazil 135 60 65 130 60 70
Colombia 115 65 50 115 65 50
El Salvador 75 40 40 80 40 40
Guyana 145 70 75 140 65 75
Haiti 40 20 20 40 15 25
Jamaica 345 135 210 345 135 210
Mexico 225 115 115 225 110 115
Peru 80 25 60 80 25 60
Trinidad and Tobago 175 100 75 170 100 75
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,225 1,480 1,745 3,225 1,480 1,745
Other places of birth in Americas 925 470 455 925 470 455
Europe 12,250 6,210 6,045 12,255 6,210 6,045
Bosnia and Herzegovina 195 100 95 195 100 95
Croatia 130 50 80 130 50 80
France 340 190 150 340 185 155
Germany 1,150 585 565 1,150 580 570
Greece 455 235 220 450 235 215
Hungary 80 35 45 80 40 45
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 285 100 175 280 100 180
Italy 380 210 165 380 215 165
Netherlands 470 185 280 465 185 280
Poland 465 190 270 460 195 270
Portugal 180 115 65 180 115 60
Romania 150 90 60 150 90 60
Russian Federation 505 245 260 505 250 255
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 65 30 30 60 35 25
Ukraine 270 125 145 270 130 145
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 5,900 3,110 2,795 5,900 3,105 2,795
Other places of birth in Europe 1,245 600 645 1,250 595 650
Africa 3,030 1,565 1,460 3,025 1,565 1,460
Algeria 10 0 0 15 10 10
Egypt 730 375 350 725 375 355
Ethiopia 170 90 85 170 90 80
Kenya 120 70 45 120 70 50
Morocco 70 45 20 70 45 25
Nigeria 290 145 145 290 145 145
Somalia 60 35 30 60 35 35
South Africa, Republic of 355 155 200 350 150 200
Other places of birth in Africa 1,225 650 570 1,225 650 570
Asia 16,210 7,920 8,290 16,210 7,915 8,290
Afghanistan 100 40 60 100 40 60
Bangladesh 250 145 105 245 140 110
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,345 975 1,375 2,345 975 1,375
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 250 115 135 255 115 140
India 1,875 990 890 1,875 990 885
IranCensus data footnote 61 840 460 380 840 460 380
Iraq 530 250 280 530 245 280
Japan 170 60 110 170 60 105
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 715 290 430 720 290 430
Lebanon 1,205 665 540 1,210 660 545
Pakistan 450 225 225 450 220 230
Philippines 2,030 860 1,165 2,030 860 1,165
Sri Lanka 265 120 145 265 120 145
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,040 500 545 1,040 505 540
Taiwan 175 95 85 180 95 90
Viet Nam 355 170 190 355 170 185
Other places of birth in Asia 3,600 1,965 1,630 3,600 1,965 1,630
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 235 155 80 235 150 80
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 9,425 4,685 4,740 9,425 4,685 4,740
Americas 990 450 540 995 450 545
Brazil 85 35 50 85 35 45
Colombia 10 0 15 15 0 15
Cuba 65 35 30 65 35 30
Haiti 15 10 10 15 10 0
Jamaica 130 60 70 130 60 65
Mexico 90 45 40 90 50 40
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 365 165 195 360 165 195
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 10 0 0 0 10
Other places of birth in Americas 225 85 140 225 90 145
Europe 1,390 720 665 1,390 720 665
France 80 45 35 80 45 35
Germany 90 40 45 85 45 40
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 40 15 25 35 20 20
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 25 10 15 20 10 15
Romania 30 15 15 30 15 15
Russian Federation 160 65 100 165 65 95
Ukraine 135 60 80 135 60 80
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 540 325 215 540 330 210
Other places of birth in Europe 290 140 155 295 140 155
Africa 960 510 445 960 515 445
Algeria 10 0 0 10 0 10
Cameroon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 55 25 25 55 25 25
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egypt 185 100 85 190 100 85
Eritrea 60 40 25 60 35 25
Ethiopia 40 25 15 40 25 15
Morocco 25 15 10 25 15 10
Nigeria 150 70 80 145 70 80
Somalia 10 0 10 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 70 30 45 70 25 45
Tunisia 0 10 0 0 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 350 200 145 350 200 150
Asia 6,065 2,990 3,070 6,065 2,990 3,075
Afghanistan 25 0 20 20 10 15
Bangladesh 65 40 25 60 40 25
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 855 395 455 855 395 455
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 10 0 0 0
India 755 415 340 755 415 345
IranCensus data footnote 61 250 130 120 245 130 115
Iraq 245 125 120 245 125 120
Israel 260 170 90 260 170 90
Japan 65 25 35 65 25 40
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 190 65 120 190 70 120
Lebanon 75 30 45 80 35 40
Nepal 185 95 85 185 95 85
Pakistan 90 50 45 90 50 45
Philippines 1,160 515 645 1,160 515 645
Saudi Arabia 115 65 50 115 65 55
Sri Lanka 85 50 45 85 45 40
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 365 425 790 365 425
Taiwan 0 0 10 0 0 0
Turkey 70 45 30 75 45 30
United Arab Emirates 60 35 25 55 35 20
Viet Nam 45 15 30 45 15 30
Other places of birth in Asia 675 355 325 675 350 325
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 20 10 10 25 15 10
Australia 10 10 10 10 10 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 15 10 0 10 10 10
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 397,635 192,815 204,815 397,635 192,815 204,815
First generationCensus data footnote 69 47,920 24,395 23,525 47,925 24,395 23,525
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 38,625 18,960 19,660 38,620 18,965 19,660
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 311,090 149,455 161,630 311,090 149,455 161,635
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 27,440 13,660 13,780 27,440 13,660 13,780
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 16,465 8,580 7,890 16,465 8,580 7,890
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 6,335 4,335 2,005 6,335 4,330 2,005
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 10,130 4,250 5,880 10,130 4,250 5,880
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 6,715 2,880 3,835 6,715 2,880 3,835
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 4,080 2,105 1,975 4,080 2,110 1,975
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 175 85 85 175 90 85
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 397,635 192,815 204,815 397,630 192,815 204,820
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 15,815 7,455 8,355 15,815 7,460 8,355
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 15,270 7,200 8,065 15,270 7,200 8,065
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,955 3,785 4,175 7,955 3,785 4,170
Métis 6,910 3,230 3,680 6,905 3,230 3,675
Inuk (Inuit) 400 185 220 405 185 220
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 275 130 140 275 135 140
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 270 125 140 265 120 145
Non-Aboriginal identity 381,815 185,355 196,465 381,820 185,355 196,460
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 397,630 192,815 204,815 397,630 192,815 204,815
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,015 1,905 2,110 4,015 1,905 2,110
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 393,615 190,910 202,705 393,615 190,910 202,710
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 397,635 192,810 204,820 397,635 192,815 204,820
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,600 1,170 1,425 2,595 1,175 1,425
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,510 1,145 1,365 2,515 1,145 1,370
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,715 790 925 1,715 790 925
Métis single ancestry 685 325 365 690 320 365
Inuit single ancestry 110 30 80 110 30 75
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 85 25 55 85 25 60
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 60 15 45 60 15 45
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 10 10 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 15 0 10 10 10 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 10 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 24,130 11,040 13,085 24,125 11,040 13,085
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 23,265 10,620 12,650 23,265 10,615 12,650
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,330 7,425 8,910 16,335 7,430 8,905
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 6,315 2,890 3,420 6,320 2,895 3,420
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 620 300 320 615 300 320
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 860 420 440 860 420 440
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 700 335 370 705 335 370
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 90 45 45 90 50 40
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 60 40 25 60 40 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 370,905 180,600 190,305 370,910 180,605 190,305
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 397,635 192,810 204,820 397,630 192,810 204,820
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 45,290 22,740 22,555 45,290 22,735 22,555
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 6,555 3,690 2,860 6,550 3,690 2,865
Chinese 6,970 3,450 3,525 6,975 3,450 3,520
Black 15,090 7,305 7,785 15,090 7,300 7,785
Filipino 2,575 1,130 1,450 2,575 1,125 1,445
Latin American 1,210 610 600 1,210 610 600
Arab 7,335 3,950 3,385 7,335 3,955 3,385
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 865 375 490 865 375 485
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 1,395 725 665 1,390 725 665
Korean 1,225 520 705 1,230 520 710
Japanese 485 215 270 485 220 275
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 490 230 265 490 225 265
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 1,090 540 555 1,095 540 555
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 352,345 170,075 182,265 352,340 170,075 182,265
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 103 397,630 192,810 204,820 397,630 192,815 204,815
North American Aboriginal origins 26,725 12,215 14,510 26,725 12,210 14,515
First Nations (North American Indian) 18,920 8,620 10,300 18,920 8,620 10,300
Inuit 905 425 480 905 425 485
Métis 7,850 3,615 4,235 7,850 3,615 4,235
Other North American origins 163,560 78,245 85,315 163,555 78,245 85,320
Acadian 10,120 4,530 5,590 10,115 4,535 5,590
American 3,950 1,910 2,040 3,950 1,915 2,035
Canadian 152,835 73,390 79,445 152,835 73,390 79,445
New Brunswicker 30 10 20 25 10 25
Newfoundlander 885 395 495 885 390 495
Nova Scotian 750 345 405 745 345 400
Ontarian 30 10 15 25 10 15
Québécois 230 120 115 235 120 115
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 15 10 10 15 0 10
European origins 276,190 132,910 143,280 276,190 132,910 143,280
British Isles origins 228,910 109,560 119,345 228,905 109,560 119,345
Channel Islander 40 10 30 35 10 25
Cornish 60 35 25 60 30 25
English 121,795 58,375 63,415 121,790 58,380 63,415
Irish 95,065 44,145 50,920 95,065 44,145 50,925
Manx 80 40 35 75 40 35
Scottish 113,480 53,570 59,905 113,480 53,570 59,910
Welsh 8,850 4,160 4,690 8,845 4,155 4,690
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 11,350 5,340 6,005 11,350 5,345 6,005
French origins 66,425 30,905 35,515 66,425 30,905 35,520
Alsatian 15 10 0 10 10 10
Breton 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corsican 0 10 0 0 0 0
French 66,410 30,900 35,515 66,415 30,900 35,510
Western European origins (except French origins) 56,580 26,830 29,750 56,580 26,830 29,750
Austrian 1,010 540 465 1,005 540 465
Bavarian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Belgian 995 480 510 990 480 515
Dutch 13,220 6,020 7,205 13,220 6,015 7,205
Flemish 70 50 15 65 50 15
Frisian 15 0 10 15 0 10
German 45,110 21,395 23,715 45,105 21,395 23,710
Luxembourger 15 10 0 15 0 10
Swiss 1,395 715 675 1,390 715 675
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 90 60 35 90 60 30
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 8,015 3,835 4,175 8,010 3,835 4,175
Danish 1,890 895 1,000 1,890 895 995
Finnish 610 250 360 610 250 360
Icelandic 420 185 235 420 185 235
Norwegian 2,780 1,390 1,395 2,780 1,385 1,395
Swedish 1,920 880 1,040 1,920 880 1,040
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 690 380 310 690 380 315
Eastern European origins 16,140 8,015 8,120 16,135 8,015 8,120
Bulgarian 175 80 100 175 80 95
Byelorussian 135 70 65 135 70 65
Czech 665 360 305 670 360 305
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 155 65 85 150 65 85
Estonian 255 125 125 255 130 130
Hungarian 1,400 725 675 1,395 725 675
Latvian 240 90 155 245 90 150
Lithuanian 600 270 325 600 275 325
Moldovan 10 0 0 10 0 10
Polish 5,905 2,900 3,005 5,905 2,900 3,000
Romanian 715 355 365 720 355 360
Russian 2,975 1,405 1,570 2,970 1,405 1,570
Slovak 355 215 140 355 215 140
Ukrainian 5,155 2,640 2,515 5,155 2,640 2,515
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 80 105 185 85 105
Southern European origins 16,775 7,980 8,795 16,775 7,980 8,795
Albanian 255 140 120 255 135 120
Bosnian 120 55 65 120 55 70
Catalan 0 0 10 0 0 0
Croatian 455 200 250 455 205 250
Cypriot 25 15 10 25 20 10
Greek 2,430 1,240 1,190 2,430 1,235 1,190
Italian 8,190 3,940 4,245 8,190 3,940 4,245
Kosovar 240 115 130 245 110 130
Macedonian 100 55 50 95 50 45
Maltese 235 105 135 240 105 135
Montenegrin 15 0 10 15 10 10
Portuguese 2,335 1,105 1,235 2,335 1,105 1,230
Serbian 185 85 105 190 85 105
Sicilian 10 0 10 10 0 10
Slovenian 105 45 60 100 45 60
Spanish 2,685 1,175 1,510 2,685 1,175 1,510
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 190 95 95 190 90 100
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 65 35 25 65 40 25
Other European origins 3,610 1,830 1,775 3,610 1,830 1,780
Basque 105 40 60 105 45 65
Jewish 1,490 725 765 1,485 725 765
Roma (Gypsy) 60 40 15 60 45 15
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 20 15 0 20 15 10
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,965 1,015 955 1,970 1,015 950
Caribbean origins 3,570 1,740 1,825 3,570 1,745 1,825
Antiguan 80 45 35 80 50 35
Bahamian 195 90 100 190 95 100
Barbadian 400 205 200 405 200 200
Bermudan 155 85 70 150 85 75
Carib 40 30 10 40 30 10
Cuban 270 125 145 270 125 145
Dominican 120 65 60 120 60 60
Grenadian 20 10 0 20 10 10
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 85 25 60 85 25 65
Jamaican 1,295 640 655 1,295 640 655
Kittitian/Nevisian 35 15 20 35 10 20
Martinican 10 0 10 10 0 0
Montserratan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Puerto Rican 50 15 35 50 20 35
St. Lucian 60 20 40 65 20 40
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 250 145 110 250 145 105
Vincentian/Grenadinian 30 20 10 25 20 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 460 240 215 460 240 215
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 275 135 145 280 135 140
Latin, Central and South American origins 2,060 1,045 1,015 2,060 1,045 1,010
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 145 75 70 145 75 70
Arawak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 50 30 20 50 30 25
Belizean 10 0 10 10 0 10
Bolivian 35 20 20 35 20 15
Brazilian 215 115 100 210 115 100
Chilean 85 50 30 80 50 30
Colombian 235 125 110 240 125 110
Costa Rican 25 0 20 25 0 20
Ecuadorian 25 15 10 25 10 10
Guatemalan 55 35 15 55 35 20
Guyanese 270 125 145 270 125 145
Hispanic 55 30 25 55 35 20
Honduran 30 25 10 30 25 10
Maya 60 35 25 60 35 20
Mexican 465 230 240 465 225 240
Nicaraguan 35 10 25 30 10 25
Panamanian 15 0 10 10 0 15
Paraguayan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peruvian 140 65 80 145 65 80
Salvadorean 80 55 30 85 55 25
Uruguayan 15 0 15 15 0 15
Venezuelan 55 40 20 55 40 20
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 150 80 70 150 80 70
African origins 12,510 6,005 6,505 12,510 6,010 6,505
Central and West African origins 1,080 565 515 1,075 560 515
Akan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Angolan 15 0 10 10 10 10
Ashanti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 0 10 0 10 0 0
Cameroonian 25 15 10 25 20 10
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 165 85 80 165 85 80
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 10 0 0 10 0
Gambian 10 0 10 15 0 0
Ghanaian 145 80 60 145 85 65
Guinean 25 15 10 25 20 10
Ibo 90 50 40 90 45 45
Ivorian 10 10 0 0 10 0
Liberian 20 10 10 20 10 10
Malian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Malinké 15 10 0 10 10 0
Nigerian 360 185 170 355 185 170
Peulh 10 10 0 10 0 0
Senegalese 10 10 0 10 0 0
Sierra Leonean 40 30 10 40 30 10
Togolese 65 35 35 70 30 35
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 65 20 40 70 25 45
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 110 65 50 110 60 50
North African origins 1,715 900 815 1,715 900 815
Algerian 30 25 0 35 25 0
Berber 55 35 20 55 35 15
Coptic 25 10 20 25 10 15
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 1,175 630 545 1,180 630 545
Libyan 185 95 95 185 90 95
Maure 0 10 0 10 10 0
Moroccan 115 55 60 115 55 60
Sudanese 115 45 70 110 50 65
Tunisian 40 20 20 45 15 20
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 45 25 20 40 25 20
Southern and East African origins 1,580 775 810 1,585 770 810
Afrikaner 25 10 20 20 0 20
Amhara 10 10 0 10 10 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 0 10 0 10 0 0
Burundian 10 0 0 10 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 145 75 70 145 75 70
Ethiopian 250 105 145 250 105 145
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 145 85 60 145 80 55
Malagasy 15 0 20 20 0 15
Mauritian 10 0 0 10 10 0
Oromo 30 15 15 30 15 15
Rwandan 95 50 50 95 50 50
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 165 75 90 170 80 85
South African 400 180 215 400 185 220
Tanzanian 50 35 15 55 40 20
Tigrian 15 0 10 15 0 10
Ugandan 60 20 35 55 20 35
Zambian 75 30 45 75 30 45
Zimbabwean 80 55 30 85 55 30
Zulu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 115 65 50 115 65 50
Other African origins 8,315 3,875 4,445 8,315 3,870 4,440
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,460 670 790 1,460 670 785
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 6,940 3,240 3,700 6,935 3,235 3,700
Asian origins 33,575 17,045 16,530 33,575 17,045 16,535
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 13,800 7,140 6,655 13,795 7,140 6,660
Afghan 230 75 155 230 75 150
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,385 725 660 1,385 720 660
Armenian 215 125 90 220 130 85
Assyrian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 20 15 0 20 20 10
Georgian 20 10 10 20 15 10
Hazara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,200 680 515 1,200 685 515
Iraqi 585 265 325 585 260 325
Israeli 220 115 100 215 115 100
Jordanian 255 140 110 255 145 110
Kazakh 35 20 15 40 25 15
Kurd 225 110 115 230 115 115
Kuwaiti 205 105 100 205 105 100
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 5,205 2,620 2,590 5,205 2,615 2,590
Palestinian 925 500 425 925 500 425
Pashtun 10 10 0 10 0 0
Saudi Arabian 675 440 235 675 440 235
Syrian 1,660 805 850 1,660 805 850
Tajik 20 10 10 25 15 10
Tatar 35 10 25 35 10 25
Turk 565 270 295 570 270 300
Turkmen 10 0 0 10 0 0
Uighur 10 10 10 10 10 10
Uzbek 90 60 30 90 60 30
Yemeni 205 105 100 205 105 100
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 765 405 365 765 400 365
South Asian origins 6,880 3,885 3,005 6,885 3,885 3,005
Bangladeshi 210 120 85 205 125 85
Bengali 55 30 15 50 35 20
Bhutanese 210 85 120 210 85 115
East Indian 5,030 2,855 2,175 5,030 2,855 2,180
Goan 10 10 0 0 10 0
Gujarati 0 0 10 10 10 10
Kashmiri 10 0 0 10 0 0
Nepali 425 220 210 425 220 210
Pakistani 465 290 175 465 295 175
Punjabi 165 75 85 170 80 90
Sinhalese 10 0 10 10 0 0
Sri Lankan 285 140 150 290 135 150
Tamil 60 25 35 55 25 30
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 390 240 145 390 240 145
East and Southeast Asian origins 12,855 6,035 6,820 12,855 6,035 6,820
Burmese 15 0 10 15 10 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 50 15 35 55 20 35
Chinese 7,605 3,700 3,905 7,610 3,700 3,905
Filipino 2,680 1,195 1,485 2,685 1,195 1,480
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 95 45 50 95 45 50
Japanese 600 245 355 600 240 355
Karen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,280 540 740 1,280 540 740
Laotian 10 0 10 10 0 10
Malaysian 50 20 30 50 20 35
Mongolian 30 10 20 35 10 20
Singaporean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Taiwanese 180 85 90 175 85 95
Thai 170 60 110 175 65 110
Tibetan 10 0 0 10 0 10
Vietnamese 585 260 320 585 260 320
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 50 35 15 50 35 15
Other Asian origins 295 140 155 295 140 155
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 295 140 155 295 140 155
Oceania origins 550 270 285 550 270 280
Australian 285 140 150 285 135 145
New Zealander 190 110 80 190 105 80
Pacific Islands origins 85 35 55 90 30 55
Fijian 10 10 0 10 10 0
Hawaiian 10 0 15 15 0 10
Maori 35 15 25 35 15 25
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 15 10 10 15 10 0
Samoan 0 0 10 10 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 10 0 10 10 0 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 173,460 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Owner 104,250 ... ... 104,250 ... ...
Renter 69,180 ... ... 69,180 ... ...
Band housing 30 ... ... 30 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Condominium 10,415 ... ... 10,415 ... ...
Not condominium 163,045 ... ... 163,045 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
No bedrooms 880 ... ... 875 ... ...
1 bedroom 25,150 ... ... 25,150 ... ...
2 bedrooms 45,370 ... ... 45,370 ... ...
3 bedrooms 62,950 ... ... 62,955 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 39,110 ... ... 39,105 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 46,250 ... ... 46,250 ... ...
5 rooms 25,385 ... ... 25,385 ... ...
6 rooms 24,840 ... ... 24,840 ... ...
7 rooms 22,375 ... ... 22,370 ... ...
8 or more rooms 54,610 ... ... 54,610 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 173,455 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 172,115 ... ... 172,115 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 1,350 ... ... 1,345 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 173,455 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
Suitable 167,470 ... ... 167,475 ... ...
Not suitable 5,990 ... ... 5,990 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 173,460 ... ... 173,455 ... ...
1960 or before 35,105 ... ... 35,105 ... ...
1961 to 1980 49,470 ... ... 49,465 ... ...
1981 to 1990 27,070 ... ... 27,070 ... ...
1991 to 2000 24,820 ... ... 24,820 ... ...
2001 to 2005 13,190 ... ... 13,190 ... ...
2006 to 2010 12,695 ... ... 12,695 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 11,110 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 161,990 ... ... 161,990 ... ...
Major repairs needed 11,470 ... ... 11,470 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 173,455 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
1 household maintainer 98,520 ... ... 98,525 ... ...
2 household maintainers 70,355 ... ... 70,350 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 4,585 ... ... 4,585 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 173,460 ... ... 173,460 ... ...
15 to 24 years 9,080 ... ... 9,080 ... ...
25 to 34 years 27,935 ... ... 27,935 ... ...
35 to 44 years 28,940 ... ... 28,940 ... ...
45 to 54 years 34,535 ... ... 34,530 ... ...
55 to 64 years 33,710 ... ... 33,710 ... ...
65 to 74 years 23,385 ... ... 23,385 ... ...
75 to 84 years 12,040 ... ... 12,040 ... ...
85 years and over 3,835 ... ... 3,835 ... ...
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 141 172,790 ... ... 172,790 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 129,585 ... ... 129,585 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 43,205 ... ... 43,205 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 36,570 ... ... 36,565 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 104,185 ... ... 104,190 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 64.0 ... ... 64.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 12.9 ... ... 12.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,187 ... ... 1,187 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,268 ... ... 1,268 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 269,126 ... ... 269,126 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 307,511 ... ... 307,511 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 69,085 ... ... 69,085 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 8.3 ... ... 8.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 43.3 ... ... 43.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 962 ... ... 962 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,035 ... ... 1,035 ... ...
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 146 337,215 161,965 175,250 337,210 161,965 175,250
No certificate, diploma or degree 49,440 25,160 24,280 49,435 25,160 24,280
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 85,440 43,010 42,425 85,440 43,010 42,430
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 202,335 93,795 108,540 202,335 93,795 108,540
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 26,270 18,000 8,270 26,270 18,000 8,270
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 14,480 8,135 6,345 14,480 8,135 6,345
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 11,790 9,865 1,925 11,790 9,865 1,925
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,975 29,400 40,575 69,970 29,400 40,570
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,855 3,195 4,665 7,855 3,195 4,665
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 98,230 43,195 55,035 98,235 43,195 55,035
Bachelor's degree 65,785 28,265 37,515 65,780 28,265 37,515
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,150 2,245 2,910 5,155 2,245 2,910
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,780 1,490 1,290 2,785 1,495 1,290
Master's degree 20,595 8,750 11,845 20,595 8,750 11,840
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 3,920 2,445 1,475 3,920 2,450 1,475
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 225,425 108,730 116,690 225,420 108,730 116,695
No certificate, diploma or degree 18,865 10,520 8,340 18,865 10,520 8,340
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 49,630 25,550 24,085 49,630 25,545 24,080
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 156,935 72,660 84,270 156,930 72,660 84,270
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 18,455 13,000 5,455 18,455 13,000 5,450
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,105 5,910 4,195 10,105 5,910 4,195
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,345 7,090 1,260 8,350 7,090 1,260
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53,905 23,350 30,555 53,900 23,350 30,550
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,300 2,140 3,160 5,300 2,145 3,155
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 79,275 34,170 45,105 79,275 34,170 45,110
Bachelor's degree 53,070 22,730 30,340 53,075 22,730 30,340
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 4,060 1,650 2,405 4,055 1,650 2,405
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,295 1,115 1,180 2,295 1,115 1,175
Master's degree 17,040 7,060 9,970 17,035 7,065 9,975
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,815 1,605 1,215 2,815 1,605 1,215
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 151 337,215 161,965 175,245 337,210 161,965 175,245
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 134,875 68,170 66,705 134,875 68,170 66,710
Education 12,640 3,225 9,415 12,645 3,230 9,415
13. Education 12,640 3,225 9,415 12,640 3,230 9,415
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,785 3,190 3,590 6,780 3,190 3,595
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,315 970 345 1,315 970 345
50. Visual and performing arts 5,465 2,220 3,245 5,465 2,215 3,245
Humanities 10,725 4,105 6,620 10,725 4,110 6,620
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 745 230 510 740 230 510
23. English language and literature/letters 3,225 970 2,255 3,220 970 2,250
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,300 765 1,540 2,305 765 1,535
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 20 30 50 15 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 715 385 330 715 380 330
39. Theology and religious vocations 855 515 345 860 510 345
54. History 2,255 1,125 1,135 2,255 1,125 1,135
55. French language and literature/letters 585 105 475 585 105 480
Social and behavioural sciences and law 23,790 7,680 16,115 23,785 7,680 16,110
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 420 85 325 415 90 330
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,300 840 1,460 2,300 835 1,460
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4,020 310 3,705 4,015 310 3,705
22. Legal professions and studies 3,605 1,200 2,405 3,600 1,200 2,400
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 390 100 290 390 105 285
42. Psychology 5,035 1,315 3,725 5,035 1,310 3,725
45. Social sciences 8,030 3,830 4,200 8,025 3,825 4,200
Business, management and public administration 47,175 16,450 30,730 47,175 16,450 30,730
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 15 55 70 15 55
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,855 685 2,170 2,855 685 2,175
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 44,250 15,745 28,505 44,245 15,745 28,505
Physical and life sciences and technologies 9,850 4,745 5,100 9,850 4,750 5,105
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 4,595 1,885 2,710 4,595 1,885 2,710
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,020 790 1,235 2,020 790 1,235
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 95 25 70 95 25 70
40. Physical sciences 2,810 1,965 845 2,815 1,965 850
41. Science technologies/technicians 325 85 240 320 85 240
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,670 6,195 3,475 9,670 6,195 3,475
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,775 5,300 2,470 7,775 5,305 2,470
25. Library science 705 100 600 700 105 600
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,060 685 375 1,055 685 375
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 135 100 30 135 100 30
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 37,885 34,940 2,950 37,890 34,940 2,945
04. Architecture and related services 960 620 340 960 620 340
14. Engineering 7,830 6,660 1,170 7,830 6,665 1,170
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,520 7,790 730 8,520 7,790 730
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 8,730 8,495 240 8,730 8,495 235
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,060 7,735 325 8,060 7,735 325
48. Precision production 3,780 3,640 140 3,785 3,640 140
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,230 1,195 1,035 2,230 1,190 1,040
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,030 510 520 1,035 515 520
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,200 680 515 1,200 680 520
Health and related fields 28,890 5,360 23,530 28,890 5,355 23,535
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,900 905 1,000 1,900 900 1,000
51. Health professions and related programs 26,040 3,880 22,160 26,040 3,880 22,160
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 950 575 375 950 580 375
Personal, protective and transportation services 12,650 6,705 5,945 12,650 6,705 5,945
12. Personal and culinary services 7,160 1,905 5,260 7,160 1,905 5,260
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 185 175 0 180 180 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 515 475 40 520 475 40
43. Security and protective services 2,020 1,610 415 2,025 1,610 415
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,765 2,540 225 2,765 2,540 225
Other 40 10 35 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 35 40 10 35
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 151 225,425 108,730 116,690 225,425 108,730 116,695
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 68,495 36,070 32,425 68,490 36,070 32,425
Education 8,765 2,100 6,665 8,765 2,100 6,670
13. Education 8,765 2,100 6,665 8,765 2,100 6,670
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,320 2,520 2,805 5,325 2,515 2,805
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 970 730 240 970 735 240
50. Visual and performing arts 4,355 1,785 2,565 4,355 1,785 2,570
Humanities 8,300 3,110 5,195 8,300 3,110 5,190
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 600 180 420 600 175 420
23. English language and literature/letters 2,540 770 1,765 2,540 770 1,770
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,825 610 1,215 1,825 610 1,215
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 50 15 30 50 20 35
38. Philosophy and religious studies 565 290 280 565 290 280
39. Theology and religious vocations 555 330 225 550 330 225
54. History 1,745 830 910 1,745 830 910
55. French language and literature/letters 430 80 350 425 75 350
Social and behavioural sciences and law 19,595 6,095 13,500 19,595 6,095 13,500
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 350 70 285 350 70 280
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,965 700 1,270 1,970 695 1,275
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,290 255 3,035 3,290 255 3,035
22. Legal professions and studies 3,135 925 2,210 3,135 930 2,210
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 300 70 230 300 75 235
42. Psychology 4,035 1,040 2,995 4,035 1,035 2,995
45. Social sciences 6,515 3,030 3,475 6,510 3,030 3,480
Business, management and public administration 36,275 12,865 23,410 36,275 12,865 23,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 65 15 55 70 15 50
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,330 555 1,775 2,330 550 1,775
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 33,880 12,295 21,580 33,880 12,300 21,585
Physical and life sciences and technologies 7,310 3,490 3,825 7,310 3,490 3,825
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,575 1,470 2,105 3,575 1,470 2,105
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,485 600 885 1,485 600 885
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 90 25 65 90 25 65
40. Physical sciences 1,965 1,355 605 1,965 1,355 605
41. Science technologies/technicians 200 35 165 195 35 165
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,505 5,570 2,935 8,505 5,570 2,935
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,135 4,915 2,215 7,135 4,920 2,215
25. Library science 485 75 405 480 75 405
27. Mathematics and statistics 775 490 290 770 485 285
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 115 90 25 115 90 25
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 28,880 26,370 2,505 28,875 26,365 2,510
04. Architecture and related services 735 445 290 735 445 290
14. Engineering 5,890 4,915 980 5,890 4,910 975
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,725 6,075 650 6,725 6,075 650
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 6,650 6,415 235 6,650 6,415 230
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,115 5,870 245 6,110 5,870 245
48. Precision production 2,760 2,650 110 2,755 2,655 105
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,835 980 860 1,830 975 855
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 835 420 420 835 415 420
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,000 555 440 995 555 435
Health and related fields 22,215 4,285 17,930 22,215 4,290 17,930
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,510 760 755 1,510 760 755
51. Health professions and related programs 19,950 3,100 16,845 19,945 3,100 16,845
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 755 430 330 760 430 325
Personal, protective and transportation services 9,890 5,285 4,605 9,890 5,280 4,600
12. Personal and culinary services 5,630 1,575 4,055 5,630 1,575 4,060
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 165 160 0 165 165 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 315 285 30 310 285 30
43. Security and protective services 1,600 1,270 335 1,600 1,265 335
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,175 1,995 180 2,175 1,995 180
Other 40 10 35 40 10 35
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 10 35 40 10 30
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 157 337,210 161,965 175,245 337,210 161,965 175,250
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 134,875 68,170 66,705 134,875 68,170 66,705
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 202,335 93,795 108,540 202,335 93,795 108,540
Location of study inside Canada 184,280 84,675 99,605 184,280 84,675 99,605
Same as province or territory of residence 140,675 63,335 77,340 140,680 63,335 77,345
Different than province or territory of residence 43,600 21,340 22,265 43,605 21,335 22,265
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 18,060 9,125 8,935 18,060 9,125 8,935
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,800 2,005 1,790 3,800 2,010 1,790
Philippines 1,110 390 715 1,105 395 720
India 1,470 775 695 1,475 770 700
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,180 1,855 1,325 3,175 1,855 1,320
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 810 315 495 810 315 495
France 245 145 105 250 145 105
Other 7,440 3,630 3,805 7,440 3,635 3,805
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 157 225,425 108,730 116,695 225,420 108,730 116,695
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 68,490 36,070 32,425 68,490 36,065 32,425
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 156,930 72,660 84,270 156,930 72,660 84,270
Location of study inside Canada 142,990 65,865 77,120 142,985 65,865 77,125
Same as province or territory of residence 108,650 49,100 59,555 108,650 49,100 59,555
Different than province or territory of residence 34,340 16,770 17,565 34,340 16,770 17,570
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 13,940 6,800 7,145 13,940 6,795 7,145
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 2,510 1,270 1,235 2,510 1,275 1,235
Philippines 1,030 370 655 1,030 375 655
India 1,170 605 565 1,170 605 565
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,045 1,175 875 2,050 1,175 870
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 660 255 400 660 260 400
France 200 115 85 200 115 85
Other 6,325 2,995 3,330 6,325 2,995 3,330
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 337,215 161,965 175,245 337,215 161,965 175,250
In the labour force 225,945 115,060 110,880 225,940 115,060 110,880
Employed 209,425 105,890 103,530 209,425 105,895 103,530
Unemployed 16,515 9,165 7,350 16,515 9,170 7,350
Not in the labour force 111,275 46,900 64,370 111,275 46,905 64,370
Participation rate 67.0 71.0 63.3 67.0 71.0 63.3
Employment rate 62.1 65.4 59.1 62.1 65.4 59.1
Unemployment rate 7.3 8.0 6.6 7.3 8.0 6.6
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 164 337,215 161,965 175,250 337,210 161,965 175,250
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 102,100 43,110 58,990 102,100 43,110 58,990
Worked 235,115 118,860 116,260 235,115 118,855 116,255
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 128,810 69,905 58,910 128,810 69,900 58,910
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 106,300 48,955 57,345 106,300 48,955 57,345
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.1 43.6 42.7 43.1 43.6 42.7
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 225,940 115,060 110,880 225,945 115,060 110,880
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,080 2,125 1,955 4,075 2,120 1,955
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 221,860 112,935 108,925 221,860 112,940 108,925
Employee 201,655 100,725 100,925 201,650 100,730 100,925
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 20,210 12,215 8,000 20,210 12,215 8,000
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 172 225,940 115,060 110,880 225,940 115,060 110,880
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,080 2,120 1,960 4,080 2,120 1,955
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 221,860 112,940 108,925 221,860 112,940 108,925
0 Management occupations 24,335 14,500 9,835 24,330 14,500 9,830
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 36,720 10,880 25,840 36,725 10,880 25,840
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 17,555 14,105 3,445 17,555 14,105 3,445
3 Health occupations 17,440 3,410 14,025 17,440 3,410 14,025
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 30,390 12,015 18,375 30,390 12,015 18,380
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 7,555 3,570 3,980 7,555 3,570 3,980
6 Sales and service occupations 55,170 24,350 30,815 55,165 24,350 30,820
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 26,175 24,875 1,295 26,170 24,875 1,295
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 2,740 2,310 430 2,740 2,310 430
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 3,785 2,915 870 3,785 2,920 870
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 173 225,940 115,060 110,885 225,945 115,065 110,880
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 4,075 2,120 1,955 4,080 2,120 1,960
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 221,865 112,940 108,925 221,860 112,940 108,925
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,445 1,070 375 1,445 1,070 375
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,115 975 140 1,115 975 140
22 Utilities 1,595 1,045 550 1,595 1,045 550
23 Construction 13,815 12,285 1,530 13,810 12,280 1,535
31-33 Manufacturing 10,005 7,310 2,690 10,000 7,310 2,690
41 Wholesale trade 7,065 5,105 1,965 7,070 5,105 1,965
44-45 Retail trade 26,560 11,990 14,570 26,560 11,990 14,570
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 10,025 7,640 2,385 10,025 7,640 2,385
51 Information and cultural industries 6,320 3,610 2,715 6,320 3,610 2,715
52 Finance and insurance 10,365 4,235 6,130 10,370 4,235 6,135
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 4,390 2,455 1,935 4,390 2,455 1,935
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 17,540 9,885 7,655 17,535 9,885 7,655
55 Management of companies and enterprises 230 90 140 230 90 140
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 11,680 6,815 4,865 11,685 6,820 4,865
61 Educational services 17,535 5,930 11,600 17,535 5,935 11,600
62 Health care and social assistance 28,990 5,410 23,580 28,995 5,410 23,580
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,835 2,495 2,345 4,835 2,495 2,345
72 Accommodation and food services 16,120 6,840 9,285 16,125 6,840 9,285
81 Other services (except public administration) 8,850 3,785 5,065 8,850 3,785 5,065
91 Public administration 23,370 13,970 9,395 23,370 13,970 9,395
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 174 209,420 105,890 103,530 209,425 105,895 103,530
Worked at home 13,585 6,565 7,010 13,580 6,570 7,015
Worked outside Canada 1,045 710 325 1,040 710 325
No fixed workplace address 22,220 16,365 5,855 22,215 16,360 5,855
Worked at usual place 172,585 82,250 90,340 172,585 82,250 90,340
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 172,585 82,250 90,335 172,585 82,250 90,335
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 166,460 78,615 87,840 166,455 78,620 87,840
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 155 105 50 155 105 55
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 4,155 2,315 1,835 4,155 2,315 1,835
Commute to a different province or territory 1,820 1,215 605 1,825 1,215 610
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 175 194,800 98,610 96,190 194,800 98,610 96,190
Car, truck, van - as a driver 137,130 73,100 64,030 137,130 73,100 64,025
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 14,265 5,220 9,045 14,270 5,220 9,045
Public transit 22,975 9,955 13,015 22,980 9,960 13,020
Walked 15,935 7,500 8,430 15,935 7,500 8,435
Bicycle 1,965 1,310 655 1,965 1,310 655
Other method 2,535 1,525 1,010 2,530 1,530 1,005
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 176 194,800 98,610 96,190 194,805 98,615 96,195
Less than 15 minutes 48,595 22,265 26,335 48,600 22,265 26,330
15 to 29 minutes 79,445 41,265 38,180 79,445 41,265 38,180
30 to 44 minutes 42,835 22,665 20,170 42,835 22,665 20,170
45 to 59 minutes 13,960 6,945 7,020 13,965 6,940 7,020
60 minutes and over 9,960 5,470 4,490 9,960 5,475 4,490
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 177 194,805 98,610 96,190 194,805 98,610 96,190
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 9,340 6,045 3,295 9,345 6,050 3,295
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 38,000 22,710 15,295 38,000 22,710 15,295
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 58,985 29,475 29,510 58,980 29,475 29,510
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,875 17,975 23,905 41,880 17,970 23,905
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 19,595 8,615 10,980 19,595 8,615 10,980
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 27,000 13,790 13,210 27,000 13,790 13,210
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 178 241,390 121,770 119,620 241,390 121,770 119,620
Single responses 239,880 121,140 118,740 239,880 121,140 118,740
Official languages 239,140 120,740 118,400 239,140 120,745 118,400
English 237,620 120,350 117,270 237,620 120,350 117,270
French 1,520 390 1,130 1,520 390 1,125
Non-official languages 740 395 340 735 400 340
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0
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 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 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 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 740 400 340 740 400 340
Afro-Asiatic languages 155 110 40 150 115 40
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 35 150 110 35
Amharic 10 0 10 10 0 0
Arabic 125 100 25 125 100 30
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 15 10 15 15 10
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 10 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 0 0 10 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 10 0 10 15 0 10
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 0 10 15 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 95 200 110 90
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 30 15 10 30 20 15
Baltic languages 10 0 0 0 0 10
Latvian 10 0 0 10 0 10
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 25 20 10 25 20 10
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 30 20 0 30 20 10
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 20 20 40 20 20
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 10 0 10 10 10
Dutch 0 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 25 10 15 25 10 15
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 10 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 50 30 15 50 30 15
Indo-Aryan languages 20 20 0 20 20 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 20 15 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 0 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 30 10 20
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 30 15 20 30 10 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 75 35 45 75 35 45
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 10 0 10 10 0
Portuguese 30 10 15 30 10 20
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 40 15 25 40 15 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 25 10 15 25 10 15
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 30 10 20 30 15 20
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 30 0 25
American Sign Language 15 0 10 15 10 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 0 15 10 0 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 280 150 130 280 155 130
Chinese languages 280 150 130 280 150 130
Cantonese 65 35 25 60 35 25
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 205 100 100 200 105 100
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 15 15 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 10 0 10 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 10 0 0 10 0 10
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 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 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 1,510 630 880 1,510 630 880
English and French 915 330 585 920 330 585
English and non-official language 560 280 275 555 280 280
French and non-official language 0 0 10 10 0 0
English, French and non-official language 30 15 15 30 15 15
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 179 241,390 121,770 119,620 241,390 121,770 119,620
None 230,965 116,690 114,270 230,965 116,690 114,270
English 1,330 460 870 1,325 460 870
French 7,045 3,575 3,465 7,040 3,575 3,465
Non-official language 1,905 955 950 1,905 955 950
Aboriginal 30 15 15 30 15 15
Non-Aboriginal 1,875 940 935 1,870 940 935
English and French 10 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 0 0 0 10 0 0
French and non-official language 150 85 60 150 90 60
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 180 393,840 190,960 202,880 393,840 190,960 202,880
Non-movers 335,125 162,405 172,720 335,130 162,410 172,720
Movers 58,715 28,550 30,160 58,715 28,555 30,160
Non-migrants 41,640 20,275 21,365 41,645 20,270 21,370
Migrants 17,070 8,275 8,795 17,070 8,275 8,795
Internal migrants 12,075 5,790 6,285 12,075 5,785 6,285
Intraprovincial migrants 4,120 1,835 2,285 4,125 1,835 2,280
Interprovincial migrants 7,950 3,950 4,005 7,955 3,950 4,000
External migrants 5,000 2,490 2,505 4,995 2,490 2,505
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 377,835 182,825 195,010 377,835 182,825 195,015
Non-movers 227,440 109,710 117,730 227,440 109,710 117,730
Movers 150,395 73,115 77,285 150,395 73,110 77,280
Non-migrants 99,295 48,135 51,160 99,295 48,135 51,160
Migrants 51,100 24,980 26,125 51,100 24,975 26,120
Internal migrants 36,440 17,330 19,110 36,440 17,330 19,115
Intraprovincial migrants 12,010 5,400 6,605 12,010 5,405 6,605
Interprovincial migrants 24,435 11,920 12,505 24,435 11,925 12,505
External migrants 14,660 7,650 7,010 14,660 7,650 7,010

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Halifax, CTY [Census division], Nova Scotia and Halifax [Census metropolitan area], Nova Scotia (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 1, 2024).

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