Census Profile, 2016 Census
Calgary, City [Census subdivision], Alberta and Kings, County [Census division], Nova Scotia

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Characteristic Calgary, CY
Alberta
[Census subdivision]
Kings, CTY
Nova Scotia
[Census division]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,239,220 ... ... 60,600 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,096,833 ... ... 60,589 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 13.0 ... ... 0.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 489,650 ... ... 29,187 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 466,725 ... ... 25,951 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,501.1 ... ... 28.5 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 825.56 ... ... 2,126.71 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,239,220 618,245 620,975 60,600 29,330 31,270
0 to 14 years 226,980 116,520 110,460 9,065 4,610 4,455
0 to 4 years 77,985 40,055 37,930 2,905 1,485 1,420
5 to 9 years 79,365 40,865 38,500 3,055 1,580 1,475
10 to 14 years 69,630 35,600 34,030 3,105 1,550 1,555
15 to 64 years 873,835 438,600 435,235 38,780 18,940 19,835
15 to 19 years 69,730 35,750 33,985 3,595 1,905 1,685
20 to 24 years 78,640 39,855 38,785 3,450 1,680 1,775
25 to 29 years 100,140 49,745 50,390 3,045 1,520 1,530
30 to 34 years 109,445 54,705 54,740 3,145 1,530 1,620
35 to 39 years 100,400 49,855 50,540 3,265 1,530 1,735
40 to 44 years 93,405 46,790 46,615 3,545 1,725 1,825
45 to 49 years 87,810 44,415 43,400 3,950 1,920 2,030
50 to 54 years 86,890 43,590 43,295 5,050 2,450 2,600
55 to 59 years 82,265 41,220 41,045 5,195 2,520 2,670
60 to 64 years 65,120 32,675 32,440 4,530 2,160 2,370
65 years and over 138,405 63,120 75,285 12,755 5,780 6,975
65 to 69 years 48,920 23,915 25,005 4,225 2,085 2,145
70 to 74 years 31,590 15,040 16,550 3,035 1,395 1,640
75 to 79 years 22,715 10,220 12,495 2,315 1,065 1,245
80 to 84 years 17,315 7,495 9,820 1,665 745 920
85 years and over 17,860 6,455 11,410 1,515 490 1,030
85 to 89 years 11,435 4,505 6,930 940 355 585
90 to 94 years 4,925 1,595 3,335 440 110 330
95 to 99 years 1,335 335 1,000 115 25 90
100 years and over 160 15 145 20 5 15
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 18.3 18.8 17.8 15.0 15.7 14.2
15 to 64 years 70.5 70.9 70.1 64.0 64.6 63.4
65 years and over 11.2 10.2 12.1 21.0 19.7 22.3
85 years and over 1.4 1.0 1.8 2.5 1.7 3.3
Average age of the population 37.6 37.0 38.2 43.9 42.8 44.9
Median age of the population 36.7 36.2 37.1 46.5 45.4 47.5
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 466,725 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Single-detached house 262,950 ... ... 18,895 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 32,885 ... ... 15 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 168,855 ... ... 6,225 ... ...
Semi-detached house 29,270 ... ... 1,885 ... ...
Row house 44,675 ... ... 475 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 21,865 ... ... 775 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 72,850 ... ... 3,030 ... ...
Other single-attached house 200 ... ... 55 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 2,030 ... ... 815 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 466,725 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
1 person 114,185 ... ... 7,180 ... ...
2 persons 150,820 ... ... 10,595 ... ...
3 persons 78,495 ... ... 3,760 ... ...
4 persons 75,330 ... ... 2,970 ... ...
5 or more persons 47,890 ... ... 1,450 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,222,325 ... ... 59,380 ... ...
Average household size 2.6 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,012,245 501,720 510,520 51,535 24,720 26,815
Married or living common law 596,630 299,175 297,455 31,010 15,445 15,555
Married 506,625 254,030 252,600 25,075 12,510 12,565
Living common law 90,005 45,145 44,860 5,930 2,940 2,990
Not married and not living common law 415,610 202,545 213,065 20,530 9,270 11,255
Never married 293,200 160,610 132,585 12,060 6,480 5,585
Separated 22,285 9,740 12,545 1,580 705 880
Divorced 62,270 24,270 38,000 3,465 1,410 2,050
Widowed 37,860 7,920 29,935 3,420 680 2,740
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 337,125 ... ... 18,140 ... ...
2 persons 155,535 ... ... 10,770 ... ...
3 persons 75,950 ... ... 3,520 ... ...
4 persons 74,800 ... ... 2,725 ... ...
5 or more persons 30,835 ... ... 1,130 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.0 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 337,125 ... ... 18,140 ... ...
Total couple families 289,540 ... ... 15,280 ... ...
Married couples 244,545 ... ... 12,310 ... ...
Common-law couples 44,990 ... ... 2,965 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 47,580 ... ... 2,865 ... ...
Female parent 37,090 ... ... 2,245 ... ...
Male parent 10,500 ... ... 615 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 289,540 ... ... 15,280 ... ...
Couples without children 126,120 ... ... 8,950 ... ...
Couples with children 163,420 ... ... 6,330 ... ...
1 child 62,440 ... ... 2,750 ... ...
2 children 71,345 ... ... 2,510 ... ...
3 or more children 29,630 ... ... 1,075 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 47,585 ... ... 2,860 ... ...
1 child 29,415 ... ... 1,820 ... ...
2 children 13,510 ... ... 775 ... ...
3 or more children 4,660 ... ... 270 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 219,585 112,510 107,075 10,355 4,750 5,600
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 466,725 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
One-census-family households 310,260 ... ... 17,535 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 115,180 ... ... 8,710 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 195,090 ... ... 8,830 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 12,935 ... ... 300 ... ...
Non-census-family households 143,525 ... ... 8,110 ... ...
One-person households 114,190 ... ... 7,180 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 29,335 ... ... 930 ... ...
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 1,227,995 612,735 615,255 59,670 28,970 30,700
English only 1,108,175 558,845 549,330 54,695 26,740 27,960
French only 1,170 510 660 60 20 40
English and French 89,400 41,380 48,015 4,830 2,165 2,665
Neither English nor French 29,245 11,995 17,250 85 45 40
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 1,227,990 612,735 615,260 59,670 28,970 30,700
English 1,172,990 587,775 585,215 58,435 28,325 30,110
French 18,965 9,605 9,365 1,110 585 525
English and French 7,405 3,665 3,740 45 20 25
Neither English nor French 28,630 11,690 16,945 75 40 35
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 22,670 11,440 11,230 1,140 595 540
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.8 1.9 1.8 1.9 2.1 1.8
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 1,227,990 612,735 615,260 59,670 28,965 30,700
Single responses 1,189,870 594,175 595,695 59,375 28,825 30,550
Official languages 824,965 418,045 406,920 57,740 28,055 29,685
English 806,815 408,850 397,965 56,570 27,455 29,120
French 18,150 9,195 8,955 1,170 600 570
Non-official languages 364,905 176,130 188,775 1,635 770 865
Aboriginal languages 690 255 440 30 15 15
Algonquian languages 485 185 300 15 5 10
Blackfoot 225 85 135 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 190 80 115 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 50 20 30 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 10 0 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 10 0 5 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 125 55 70 0 0 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 5 0 10 5 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 5 0 10 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 60 15 45 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 5 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 55 10 45 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 55 20 30 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 50 20 35 0 5 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 5 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 15 10 10 0 0 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 20 5 10 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 5 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 5 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 5 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 5 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 20 10 10 15 10 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 5 0 0 15 10 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 10 0 0 5
Iroquoian languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 5 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 5 5 5 0 0
Salish languages 5 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 5 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 95 25 65 0 0 0
Dakota 20 10 15 0 0 0
Stoney 70 20 50 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 5 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. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 364,210 175,875 188,335 1,600 760 845
Afro-Asiatic languages 28,975 15,200 13,775 120 65 50
Berber languages 135 75 60 0 0 0
Kabyle 60 30 30 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 70 45 30 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 2,460 1,225 1,240 10 10 10
Bilen 50 25 20 0 0 0
Oromo 940 485 460 0 0 0
Somali 1,460 705 755 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 15 10 5
Semitic languages 26,340 13,875 12,465 105 60 45
Amharic 4,050 1,955 2,090 5 0 0
Arabic 18,390 9,875 8,510 100 55 40
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 280 150 130 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 80 40 40 0 0 0
Harari 70 40 30 0 0 0
Hebrew 480 240 240 0 0 0
Maltese 30 15 20 0 0 0
Tigrigna 2,750 1,460 1,290 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 210 100 110 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 45 30 15 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 13,400 6,260 7,140 10 5 5
Khmer (Cambodian) 840 400 435 0 0 0
Vietnamese 12,550 5,855 6,695 15 5 5
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 0 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 46,440 20,160 26,280 100 30 70
Bikol 190 80 105 0 0 0
Cebuano 1,930 825 1,105 10 0 10
Fijian 40 20 15 5 0 0
Hiligaynon 665 260 400 0 0 0
Ilocano 2,545 1,110 1,435 5 0 0
Malagasy 25 10 15 0 0 0
Malay 765 330 430 5 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 260 130 130 0 0 0
Pangasinan 125 50 75 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 39,285 17,065 22,215 85 25 55
Waray-Waray 140 70 75 0 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 470 195 275 0 0 5
Creole languages 605 305 300 10 5 0
Haitian Creole 15 10 5 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 410 205 210 5 0 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 180 95 85 5 0 0
Dravidian languages 5,145 2,675 2,470 25 10 10
Kannada 285 140 145 0 0 0
Malayalam 2,085 1,075 1,015 10 5 5
Tamil 1,815 960 855 10 5 0
Telugu 930 495 435 5 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 25 10 15 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 90 45 45 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 175,540 86,895 88,640 990 470 515
Albanian 1,325 700 625 15 0 10
Armenian 245 125 120 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 29,595 13,845 15,750 115 50 65
Baltic languages 495 230 265 10 5 5
Latvian 170 75 90 5 0 5
Lithuanian 325 155 170 5 5 0
Slavic languages 29,105 13,615 15,485 105 45 60
Belarusan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Bosnian 780 390 395 5 0 5
Bulgarian 925 475 450 5 5 5
Croatian 1,890 930 960 5 5 0
Czech 1,360 640 725 15 5 10
Macedonian 150 75 75 0 0 0
Polish 7,680 3,610 4,065 30 15 20
Russian 9,255 4,185 5,070 25 10 15
Serbian 1,815 910 905 5 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 515 245 265 0 0 0
Slovak 1,075 520 555 5 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 235 105 135 0 0 0
Ukrainian 3,345 1,485 1,860 10 5 5
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 50 30 25 0 0 0
Celtic languages 115 60 60 5 0 5
Scottish Gaelic 50 20 25 5 0 5
Welsh 55 30 25 5 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 15,660 7,500 8,155 660 305 355
Afrikaans 800 395 405 5 5 5
Danish 750 385 370 15 10 5
Dutch 3,435 1,720 1,720 280 135 145
Frisian 30 15 15 15 5 5
German 9,895 4,655 5,245 320 140 180
Icelandic 60 35 30 0 0 0
Norwegian 225 90 130 5 0 5
Swedish 275 125 155 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 90 45 50 0 0 5
Yiddish 80 40 45 5 5 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 10 0 5 0 0
Greek 1,470 735 735 0 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 87,130 44,155 42,975 55 30 25
Indo-Aryan languages 74,315 37,490 36,825 40 25 20
Bengali 4,070 2,080 1,985 5 5 0
Gujarati 5,390 2,715 2,675 5 0 0
Hindi 7,050 3,595 3,455 15 10 5
Kashmiri 80 45 40 0 0 0
Konkani 165 85 85 0 0 0
Marathi 845 435 410 0 0 0
Nepali 1,925 1,010 915 5 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 100 50 45 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 35,780 18,020 17,760 15 5 10
Sindhi 1,675 785 890 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 925 450 470 5 0 0
Urdu 16,320 8,220 8,095 0 0 0
Iranian languages 11,875 6,170 5,705 15 10 5
Kurdish 740 395 345 0 0 0
Pashto 1,610 825 785 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 9,525 4,955 4,570 15 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 935 490 445 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 39,990 19,765 20,225 135 75 55
Catalan 45 15 30 0 0 0
Italian 5,000 2,550 2,455 15 10 5
Portuguese 3,360 1,600 1,760 15 5 10
Romanian 4,495 2,285 2,210 10 5 5
Spanish 27,075 13,310 13,765 90 55 40
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Japanese 2,310 815 1,495 20 5 15
Kartvelian languages 130 70 55 0 0 0
Georgian 125 70 55 0 0 0
Korean 8,880 4,110 4,770 25 10 10
Mongolic languages 450 210 240 0 0 0
Mongolian 450 210 240 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 5,580 2,865 2,720 5 0 5
Akan (Twi) 640 335 305 0 0 0
Bamanankan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Edo 100 65 40 0 0 0
Ewe 60 35 25 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 80 45 35 0 0 0
Ga 55 30 25 0 0 0
Ganda 40 20 20 0 0 0
Igbo 680 365 320 0 0 0
Lingala 85 35 45 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 140 70 75 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 115 60 60 0 0 0
Shona 290 145 145 0 0 0
Swahili 760 370 390 5 0 0
Wolof 120 65 55 0 0 0
Yoruba 1,375 720 650 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,040 515 525 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 1,495 735 755 0 0 0
Dinka 720 360 360 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 770 375 395 0 0 0
Sign languages 235 130 105 25 10 15
American Sign Language 85 45 45 5 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 90 60 15 5 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 68,130 32,075 36,060 225 115 110
Chinese languages 66,895 31,460 35,430 220 110 105
Cantonese 33,700 15,840 17,865 40 15 20
Hakka 340 155 190 0 0 0
Mandarin 28,355 13,370 14,985 145 80 65
Min Dong 45 20 25 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,675 745 925 5 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 370 170 195 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,400 1,155 1,245 25 15 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,240 610 620 5 0 5
Burmese 260 135 130 5 0 5
Karenic languages 280 130 150 0 0 0
Tibetan 545 280 270 5 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 145 65 80 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,005 365 640 10 5 5
Lao 430 200 235 0 0 0
Thai 565 165 400 10 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,725 945 775 15 5 5
Azerbaijani 240 135 105 0 0 0
Turkish 1,210 685 525 15 5 5
Uyghur 60 25 30 0 0 0
Uzbek 70 35 40 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 140 60 75 0 0 0
Uralic languages 3,760 1,810 1,950 35 15 20
Estonian 85 45 45 0 0 5
Finnish 280 105 170 15 5 10
Hungarian 3,395 1,655 1,735 20 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 320 195 130 0 5 0
Multiple responses 38,125 18,560 19,560 295 145 150
English and French 3,195 1,530 1,670 135 70 65
English and non-official language 33,170 16,195 16,975 145 65 80
French and non-official language 1,005 510 490 10 5 0
English, French and non-official language 750 320 430 5 0 10
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 1,227,990 612,735 615,255 59,670 28,965 30,700
Single responses 1,145,000 572,180 572,820 59,290 28,775 30,515
Official languages 932,600 468,485 464,115 58,680 28,470 30,210
English 924,945 464,585 460,360 58,205 28,220 29,980
French 7,650 3,905 3,750 475 250 230
Non-official languages 212,405 103,695 108,710 615 305 305
Aboriginal languages 185 90 95 5 0 0
Algonquian languages 125 65 60 5 0 5
Blackfoot 60 30 30 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 60 30 25 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 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 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 55 30 25 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 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 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 15 5 10 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 5 10 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 5 0 5 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 5 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 5 5 5 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 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 5 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 5
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 5 0 0 0
Michif 5 5 5 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 25 10 15 0 0 0
Dakota 15 0 5 0 0 0
Stoney 15 10 5 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. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 212,220 103,610 108,615 610 305 305
Afro-Asiatic languages 17,955 9,170 8,785 65 35 30
Berber languages 60 35 25 0 0 0
Kabyle 25 15 10 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,640 800 845 15 10 5
Bilen 50 25 25 0 0 0
Oromo 705 345 350 0 0 0
Somali 890 425 465 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 10 5 5
Semitic languages 16,240 8,325 7,910 55 25 25
Amharic 2,705 1,295 1,405 0 0 0
Arabic 10,795 5,585 5,200 55 25 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 195 95 95 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 70 35 30 0 0 0
Harari 45 25 25 0 0 0
Hebrew 240 120 120 0 0 0
Maltese 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tigrigna 2,045 1,085 955 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 145 70 75 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 5 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,780 4,135 4,645 10 5 5
Khmer (Cambodian) 430 210 215 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,350 3,920 4,425 10 10 5
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 24,830 11,580 13,255 25 15 15
Bikol 30 15 20 0 0 0
Cebuano 820 385 430 0 0 0
Fijian 15 10 5 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 205 90 110 0 0 0
Ilocano 1,020 475 545 0 0 0
Malagasy 15 5 10 0 0 0
Malay 230 125 105 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 65 30 35 0 0 0
Pangasinan 20 5 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 22,235 10,355 11,880 25 10 15
Waray-Waray 50 25 25 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 145 60 85 0 0 0
Creole languages 280 145 140 5 5 5
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 210 110 110 5 0 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 65 35 30 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 3,120 1,590 1,535 0 0 0
Kannada 115 60 55 0 0 0
Malayalam 1,280 650 630 0 0 0
Tamil 1,160 585 570 5 0 0
Telugu 550 285 265 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 55 25 30 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 97,370 48,430 48,940 295 145 150
Albanian 610 330 285 5 0 5
Armenian 105 50 55 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 13,305 6,505 6,800 30 10 15
Baltic languages 230 120 110 0 0 0
Latvian 75 45 35 0 0 0
Lithuanian 150 80 70 0 0 0
Slavic languages 13,075 6,385 6,695 30 15 15
Belarusan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 350 175 175 0 0 0
Bulgarian 470 240 230 5 0 0
Croatian 675 335 345 0 0 0
Czech 395 190 200 0 0 0
Macedonian 80 35 40 0 0 0
Polish 3,130 1,515 1,615 10 0 10
Russian 5,645 2,730 2,915 10 5 10
Serbian 930 455 470 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 175 90 90 0 0 0
Slovak 420 205 210 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 35 15 25 0 0 0
Ukrainian 760 385 370 5 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages 15 10 5 5 5 0
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 0 0 0
Welsh 5 0 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 2,050 965 1,090 165 75 90
Afrikaans 405 195 215 0 0 0
Danish 60 25 30 0 0 0
Dutch 395 195 200 25 10 15
Frisian 5 0 0 0 5 5
German 1,075 505 580 135 60 75
Icelandic 15 10 5 0 0 0
Norwegian 25 10 15 5 0 0
Swedish 50 20 25 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 5 0 0 0
Yiddish 10 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 475 225 255 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 58,850 29,535 29,315 25 10 15
Indo-Aryan languages 50,505 25,335 25,170 15 10 10
Bengali 2,715 1,360 1,355 0 0 0
Gujarati 3,055 1,530 1,525 0 0 0
Hindi 3,980 2,050 1,930 0 0 0
Kashmiri 45 25 25 0 0 0
Konkani 35 15 15 0 0 0
Marathi 445 225 215 0 5 5
Nepali 1,330 685 645 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 50 25 20 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 26,985 13,525 13,460 10 5 5
Sindhi 720 320 405 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 470 235 240 0 0 0
Urdu 10,685 5,345 5,345 0 0 0
Iranian languages 7,855 3,950 3,905 15 10 5
Kurdish 450 230 220 0 0 0
Pashto 1,030 520 505 5 5 0
Persian (Farsi) 6,375 3,195 3,175 5 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 490 250 240 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 21,950 10,805 11,145 65 45 25
Catalan 20 10 15 0 0 0
Italian 1,215 535 680 5 5 5
Portuguese 1,645 790 855 0 5 5
Romanian 2,330 1,195 1,135 0 5 0
Spanish 16,740 8,270 8,470 55 35 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 1,070 470 600 10 0 5
Kartvelian languages 80 45 35 0 0 0
Georgian 80 45 35 0 0 0
Korean 6,340 3,015 3,325 10 5 0
Mongolic languages 280 130 145 0 0 0
Mongolian 280 130 145 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,745 840 905 5 0 0
Akan (Twi) 300 155 145 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ewe 15 5 5 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 45 20 20 0 0 0
Ga 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 130 65 70 0 0 0
Lingala 25 5 20 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 65 30 30 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 25 10 15 0 0 0
Shona 95 40 55 5 0 0
Swahili 340 150 185 0 0 0
Wolof 65 35 30 0 0 0
Yoruba 330 160 170 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 265 130 140 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 900 435 465 0 0 0
Dinka 440 215 225 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 460 220 240 0 0 0
Sign languages 315 180 135 25 15 15
American Sign Language 80 40 40 15 5 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 235 140 95 15 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 46,320 22,040 24,280 135 75 60
Chinese languages 45,440 21,595 23,845 140 75 60
Cantonese 22,030 10,280 11,750 15 10 10
Hakka 100 35 65 0 0 0
Mandarin 20,880 10,115 10,765 100 60 45
Min Dong 5 5 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 670 295 380 5 5 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 210 105 100 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,550 770 785 15 10 5
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 875 440 440 0 0 0
Burmese 175 85 85 0 0 0
Karenic languages 235 105 125 0 0 0
Tibetan 400 210 190 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 380 170 215 5 0 5
Lao 175 80 95 0 0 0
Thai 195 85 115 5 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages 975 515 465 5 0 5
Azerbaijani 105 55 45 0 0 0
Turkish 730 390 345 10 5 5
Uyghur 40 20 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 55 25 30 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,300 635 660 5 5 5
Estonian 15 5 10 0 0 0
Finnish 35 20 15 10 5 5
Hungarian 1,245 610 635 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 115 70 45 0 0 0
Multiple responses 82,990 40,555 42,435 380 195 190
English and French 2,155 1,080 1,075 35 20 15
English and non-official language 79,255 38,725 40,530 330 170 165
French and non-official language 365 180 190 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 1,210 570 645 10 5 5
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 1,227,990 612,735 615,260 59,670 28,970 30,705
None 1,014,475 509,200 505,275 57,665 28,035 29,630
English 92,865 46,230 46,640 555 270 280
French 11,900 5,445 6,460 775 355 415
Non-official language 104,880 49,940 54,940 630 275 355
Aboriginal 605 235 370 25 10 15
Non-Aboriginal 104,275 49,700 54,570 605 260 345
English and French 645 325 320 10 5 0
English and non-official language 2,065 1,050 1,015 5 0 0
French and non-official language 1,135 540 600 35 20 15
English, French and non-official language 35 15 15 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 996,060 494,565 501,495 50,330 24,265 26,070
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 945,615 469,550 476,070 48,215 23,200 25,010
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,333 52,567 35,523 29,753 36,779 24,529
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 945,805 469,600 476,200 48,245 23,205 25,045
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,526 45,397 32,360 27,032 32,468 22,864
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 884,260 449,220 435,035 41,900 20,835 21,055
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,209 52,402 34,920 27,761 35,161 21,955
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 544,200 215,790 328,410 36,025 15,615 20,415
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 2,946 1,859 3,371 7,485 8,010 7,216
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 770,235 400,100 370,135 32,975 16,870 16,105
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,651 52,203 36,026 27,289 33,419 22,739
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 996,120 494,600 501,525 50,335 24,285 26,055
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 946,230 469,750 476,475 48,105 23,150 24,955
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 67,741 85,451 50,281 37,978 45,401 31,094
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 946,390 469,800 476,590 48,145 23,150 25,000
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 53,891 66,207 41,751 31,874 37,421 26,738
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 884,545 449,360 435,190 41,955 20,935 21,015
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 68,494 86,269 50,141 36,322 43,743 28,929
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 544,120 215,640 328,475 35,950 15,500 20,450
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,455 6,376 6,506 8,431 8,714 8,216
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 770,370 400,145 370,220 32,970 16,815 16,155
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 64,566 79,599 48,317 35,041 41,137 28,697
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 996,115 494,600 501,520 50,335 24,280 26,050
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 24 361,435 205,885 155,550 15,805 8,900 6,905
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 65,915 73,266 57,818 44,085 50,144 38,358
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 89,570 103,761 70,786 50,544 56,035 43,470
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 94.6 96.6 91.2 83.3 87.0 78.4
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 77.3 79.2 74.1 63.3 66.1 59.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 5.4 3.4 8.8 16.7 13.0 21.6
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 996,060 494,560 501,495 50,335 24,265 26,070
Without total income 50,440 25,010 25,425 2,120 1,060 1,060
With total income 945,615 469,550 476,070 48,215 23,205 25,010
Percentage with total income 94.9 94.9 94.9 95.8 95.6 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 123,490 48,715 74,780 6,880 2,710 4,170
$10,000 to $19,999 118,360 47,940 70,420 9,430 3,425 6,000
$20,000 to $29,999 107,775 43,800 63,980 7,960 3,375 4,590
$30,000 to $39,999 92,335 41,430 50,905 6,540 3,095 3,445
$40,000 to $49,999 88,770 42,425 46,340 5,150 2,660 2,485
$50,000 to $59,999 76,030 38,275 37,750 3,550 2,120 1,425
$60,000 to $69,999 62,505 33,360 29,145 2,660 1,820 840
$70,000 to $79,999 50,165 28,230 21,930 2,025 1,320 700
$80,000 to $89,999 40,150 23,135 17,015 1,385 810 575
$90,000 to $99,999 34,095 19,475 14,620 820 520 300
$100,000 and over 151,945 102,765 49,180 1,815 1,345 475
$100,000 to $149,999 83,680 52,265 31,415 1,350 1,005 345
$150,000 and over 68,265 50,500 17,770 470 340 125
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 996,060 494,565 501,495 50,335 24,260 26,070
Without after-tax income 50,250 24,960 25,290 2,090 1,060 1,030
With after-tax income 945,805 469,600 476,200 48,245 23,205 25,045
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.0 95.0 95.8 95.7 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 126,445 49,655 76,795 7,260 2,775 4,480
$10,000 to $19,999 123,495 50,260 73,235 10,060 3,705 6,360
$20,000 to $29,999 124,575 51,395 73,180 9,365 4,115 5,250
$30,000 to $39,999 115,600 53,865 61,730 7,875 3,905 3,970
$40,000 to $49,999 107,305 53,480 53,820 5,200 3,040 2,160
$50,000 to $59,999 83,880 44,665 39,215 3,535 2,355 1,180
$60,000 to $69,999 62,925 35,635 27,290 2,230 1,385 845
$70,000 to $79,999 47,940 27,740 20,200 1,075 710 365
$80,000 and over 153,640 102,905 50,740 1,655 1,220 430
$80,000 to $89,999 36,175 21,090 15,085 625 455 175
$90,000 to $99,999 24,895 15,460 9,435 360 265 95
$100,000 and over 92,575 66,355 26,220 665 505 165
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 996,060 494,560 501,495 50,330 24,265 26,070
Without employment income 225,825 94,465 131,365 17,360 7,395 9,970
With employment income 770,235 400,100 370,135 32,975 16,870 16,105
Percentage with employment income 77.3 80.9 73.8 65.5 69.5 61.8
Under $5,000 (including loss) 80,405 36,480 43,935 4,940 2,335 2,605
$5,000 to $9,999 49,695 21,210 28,490 3,105 1,315 1,790
$10,000 to $19,999 84,830 36,960 47,870 5,100 2,140 2,960
$20,000 to $29,999 73,285 31,745 41,545 4,400 1,995 2,405
$30,000 to $39,999 70,585 32,870 37,715 3,995 1,895 2,100
$40,000 to $49,999 69,295 33,670 35,620 3,185 1,710 1,480
$50,000 to $59,999 60,915 30,840 30,075 2,245 1,425 820
$60,000 to $69,999 50,390 27,590 22,795 1,885 1,320 575
$70,000 to $79,999 41,340 23,475 17,870 1,450 935 515
$80,000 and over 189,485 125,275 64,215 2,675 1,805 865
$80,000 to $89,999 33,865 19,910 13,955 1,000 580 420
$90,000 to $99,999 29,740 17,070 12,665 525 350 175
$100,000 and over 125,885 88,300 37,590 1,140 880 270
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 466,725 ... ... 25,955 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 97,334 ... ... 57,776 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 83,074 ... ... 50,936 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 114,185 ... ... 7,180 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 52,342 ... ... 29,383 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 44,659 ... ... 26,679 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 352,535 ... ... 18,775 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 115,403 ... ... 71,100 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 98,205 ... ... 62,055 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 137,333 ... ... 70,398 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 109,274 ... ... 59,135 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 114,230 ... ... 7,195 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 71,392 ... ... 36,570 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 56,974 ... ... 31,029 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 352,510 ... ... 18,760 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 158,700 ... ... 83,370 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 126,221 ... ... 69,913 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 466,725 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Under $5,000 7,100 ... ... 330 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,365 ... ... 420 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,260 ... ... 775 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 9,365 ... ... 1,365 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 13,750 ... ... 1,385 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,680 ... ... 1,290 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,875 ... ... 1,560 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 12,920 ... ... 1,380 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 13,220 ... ... 1,330 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 13,585 ... ... 1,305 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 28,325 ... ... 2,395 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 28,785 ... ... 2,120 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 27,960 ... ... 1,930 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 27,130 ... ... 1,660 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 25,690 ... ... 1,390 ... ...
$100,000 and over 226,710 ... ... 5,315 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 55,750 ... ... 2,285 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 42,560 ... ... 1,310 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 54,985 ... ... 1,125 ... ...
$200,000 and over 73,410 ... ... 600 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 466,725 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Under $5,000 7,680 ... ... 350 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,435 ... ... 435 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,445 ... ... 780 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 9,785 ... ... 1,465 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 14,760 ... ... 1,535 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 12,320 ... ... 1,540 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 14,280 ... ... 1,810 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 15,685 ... ... 1,650 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 16,750 ... ... 1,590 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 17,600 ... ... 1,520 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 35,505 ... ... 2,870 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 35,045 ... ... 2,515 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 33,935 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 31,940 ... ... 1,510 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 28,545 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
$100,000 and over 183,020 ... ... 3,170 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 57,420 ... ... 1,685 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 40,215 ... ... 780 ... ...
$150,000 and over 85,380 ... ... 700 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 331,360 ... ... 18,025 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 113,975 ... ... 71,178 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 96,963 ... ... 62,039 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 113,295 ... ... 8,525 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 106,976 ... ... 65,323 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 90,329 ... ... 57,607 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 163,305 ... ... 6,415 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 135,376 ... ... 94,083 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 114,195 ... ... 80,197 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 43,290 ... ... 2,685 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 67,076 ... ... 41,461 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 60,299 ... ... 38,773 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 331,360 ... ... 18,030 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 159,323 ... ... 83,626 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 126,269 ... ... 69,997 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 113,280 ... ... 8,540 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 154,614 ... ... 76,415 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 121,663 ... ... 64,347 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 163,395 ... ... 6,420 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 183,534 ... ... 107,871 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 144,540 ... ... 88,482 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 42,935 ... ... 2,685 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 88,790 ... ... 48,300 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 74,688 ... ... 43,197 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 187,270 98,085 89,180 9,405 4,370 5,030
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 44,339 47,217 41,240 27,080 30,201 25,059
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 38,945 40,894 36,765 24,989 27,050 23,885
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 186,880 98,015 88,865 9,370 4,475 4,890
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 60,494 65,469 55,006 34,067 36,961 31,420
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 49,024 52,251 45,465 29,098 30,912 27,438
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,222,325 610,570 611,755 59,385 28,870 30,515
In the bottom half of the distribution 453,645 221,015 232,630 37,165 17,605 19,555
In the bottom decile 90,080 44,995 45,085 6,785 3,155 3,635
In the second decile 80,640 37,540 43,105 8,565 3,875 4,685
In the third decile 87,230 41,835 45,390 7,530 3,600 3,935
In the fourth decile 93,300 45,835 47,460 7,390 3,575 3,815
In the fifth decile 102,395 50,805 51,590 6,890 3,405 3,480
In the top half of the distribution 768,680 389,560 379,125 22,225 11,260 10,960
In the sixth decile 109,200 54,675 54,525 6,565 3,305 3,260
In the seventh decile 117,280 58,930 58,350 5,540 2,840 2,705
In the eighth decile 130,300 65,880 64,420 4,450 2,265 2,185
In the ninth decile 156,320 78,930 77,390 3,325 1,690 1,635
In the top decile 255,580 131,145 124,435 2,340 1,165 1,175
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 1,222,325 610,575 611,755 59,160 28,755 30,410
0 to 17 years 267,250 137,070 130,175 11,115 5,725 5,385
0 to 5 years 93,505 47,960 45,550 3,515 1,785 1,730
18 to 64 years 827,250 413,850 413,395 36,070 17,460 18,615
65 years and over 127,825 59,645 68,180 11,975 5,565 6,415
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 113,505 54,495 59,010 10,965 4,955 6,005
0 to 17 years 34,415 17,720 16,695 2,625 1,340 1,280
0 to 5 years 12,405 6,375 6,030 955 490 465
18 to 64 years 68,340 32,690 35,650 6,045 2,725 3,320
65 years and over 10,750 4,085 6,665 2,295 890 1,410
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 9.3 8.9 9.6 18.5 17.2 19.7
0 to 17 years (%) 12.9 12.9 12.8 23.6 23.4 23.8
0 to 5 years (%) 13.3 13.3 13.2 27.2 27.5 26.9
18 to 64 years (%) 8.3 7.9 8.6 16.8 15.6 17.8
65 years and over (%) 8.4 6.8 9.8 19.2 16.0 22.0
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 106,240 52,725 53,510 3,835 1,810 2,020
0 to 17 years 28,440 14,665 13,775 840 420 420
0 to 5 years 10,190 5,245 4,945 320 170 155
18 to 64 years 71,435 35,475 35,960 2,790 1,305 1,485
65 years and over 6,365 2,590 3,780 205 90 120
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 8.7 8.6 8.7 6.5 6.3 6.6
0 to 17 years (%) 10.6 10.7 10.6 7.6 7.3 7.8
0 to 5 years (%) 10.9 10.9 10.9 9.1 9.5 9.0
18 to 64 years (%) 8.6 8.6 8.7 7.7 7.5 8.0
65 years and over (%) 5.0 4.3 5.5 1.7 1.6 1.9
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 1,222,405 610,605 611,800 59,380 28,865 30,515
Official languages 1,193,310 598,385 594,930 59,315 28,835 30,480
English 1,192,105 597,855 594,250 59,220 28,795 30,425
French 90,250 41,750 48,490 4,955 2,185 2,770
Non-official languages 460,425 223,355 237,065 2,460 1,085 1,375
Aboriginal languages 1,140 445 700 40 25 15
Algonquian languages 820 320 500 35 25 10
Blackfoot 340 115 220 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 395 170 225 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 10 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 90 35 55 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 15 0 10 0 0 0
Woods Cree 55 15 40 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 235 110 115 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 35 25 15
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 35 25 10
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 105 40 60 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 90 35 55 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 130 55 75 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 125 55 70 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 10 10 10 0 0 0
Dene 20 10 10 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 85 40 50 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 10 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 10 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 35 15 20 10 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 25 10 10 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 10 0 10 0 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 10 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 20 10 20 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) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 10 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 115 30 90 0 0 0
Dakota 65 25 35 0 0 0
Stoney 80 20 65 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 10 10 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 15 10 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 10 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. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 459,295 222,920 236,375 2,420 1,065 1,360
Afro-Asiatic languages 40,620 21,290 19,330 180 90 95
Berber languages 200 140 60 0 0 0
Kabyle 110 60 45 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 90 80 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 3,580 1,825 1,760 15 10 10
Bilen 65 40 25 0 0 0
Oromo 1,370 715 655 0 0 0
Somali 2,175 1,085 1,090 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 15 10 10
Semitic languages 37,460 19,700 17,760 170 80 85
Amharic 5,740 2,905 2,835 0 0 0
Arabic 27,555 14,645 12,905 155 75 80
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 145 155 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 90 45 50 0 0 0
Harari 100 50 45 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,550 745 810 15 10 10
Maltese 30 20 15 10 0 10
Tigrigna 3,555 1,925 1,630 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 245 135 110 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 160 90 65 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 17,275 8,245 9,035 10 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,140 620 520 0 0 0
Vietnamese 16,190 7,650 8,540 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 58,445 25,225 33,215 150 45 105
Bikol 165 70 100 0 0 0
Cebuano 2,675 1,205 1,475 15 10 10
Fijian 120 65 50 10 0 0
Hiligaynon 920 365 560 0 0 0
Ilocano 3,640 1,580 2,065 0 0 0
Malagasy 45 15 25 0 0 0
Malay 1,440 675 765 20 0 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 415 205 210 0 10 0
Pangasinan 205 80 120 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 55,265 23,695 31,570 125 40 85
Waray-Waray 190 70 115 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 555 230 320 0 0 0
Creole languages 1,665 820 845 45 40 10
Haitian Creole 35 20 15 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,070 535 540 10 10 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 565 270 295 35 35 10
Dravidian languages 7,040 3,690 3,355 0 0 0
Kannada 530 270 270 0 0 0
Malayalam 2,475 1,305 1,170 10 0 0
Tamil 3,165 1,655 1,505 0 0 10
Telugu 1,290 675 615 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 70 35 35 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 85 40 40 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 231,885 115,155 116,730 1,515 630 885
Albanian 1,680 885 795 0 0 0
Armenian 295 165 130 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 34,560 16,785 17,780 145 70 75
Baltic languages 585 280 310 10 0 0
Latvian 230 110 115 0 10 0
Lithuanian 355 165 195 0 0 0
Slavic languages 34,195 16,615 17,580 140 65 75
Belarusan 70 30 40 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,230 655 575 10 0 0
Bulgarian 1,075 575 500 30 10 20
Croatian 2,515 1,245 1,275 0 0 0
Czech 1,620 770 855 0 0 0
Macedonian 270 145 120 15 10 0
Polish 8,920 4,255 4,660 45 20 25
Russian 13,255 6,395 6,860 45 25 20
Serbian 2,305 1,140 1,160 10 10 0
Serbo-Croatian 570 305 260 0 0 0
Slovak 1,460 800 655 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 285 130 150 10 10 0
Ukrainian 4,455 2,020 2,440 30 0 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 60 30 30 0 0 0
Celtic languages 440 210 235 20 0 10
Scottish Gaelic 165 75 90 10 0 10
Welsh 90 50 35 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 190 75 115 10 0 0
Germanic languages 24,095 11,910 12,185 850 375 470
Afrikaans 1,650 890 755 0 0 0
Danish 930 445 490 20 10 10
Dutch 4,235 2,085 2,150 300 135 165
Frisian 55 25 30 20 10 15
German 16,720 8,360 8,360 510 230 280
Icelandic 80 40 40 0 0 0
Norwegian 450 175 280 10 0 0
Swedish 600 280 320 15 15 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 110 60 50 0 0 0
Yiddish 175 95 80 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 60 20 40 25 10 20
Greek 2,310 1,165 1,145 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 108,445 55,085 53,365 75 40 35
Indo-Aryan languages 96,045 48,500 47,545 55 30 30
Bengali 4,990 2,500 2,485 0 0 0
Gujarati 8,355 4,065 4,290 10 0 0
Hindi 28,410 14,550 13,855 35 20 15
Kashmiri 60 45 20 0 0 0
Konkani 375 195 180 0 0 0
Marathi 1,545 800 740 10 0 0
Nepali 2,215 1,225 990 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 150 70 75 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 47,135 23,930 23,205 30 20 10
Sindhi 2,630 1,160 1,475 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,355 680 685 10 10 10
Urdu 24,965 12,745 12,225 10 10 0
Iranian languages 13,280 6,975 6,310 20 15 0
Kurdish 950 525 430 0 0 0
Pashto 2,160 1,165 995 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10,520 5,530 4,995 20 15 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 1,135 615 525 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 65,745 31,920 33,825 470 150 315
Catalan 70 40 30 0 0 0
Italian 8,875 4,385 4,485 45 10 30
Portuguese 4,955 2,430 2,525 40 15 25
Romanian 5,580 2,885 2,695 15 10 10
Spanish 48,685 23,475 25,205 400 120 280
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 70 40 30 0 10 0
Japanese 4,140 1,865 2,275 35 15 15
Kartvelian languages 125 75 50 0 0 0
Georgian 125 75 55 0 0 0
Korean 9,895 4,585 5,305 75 40 35
Mongolic languages 650 305 345 0 0 0
Mongolian 655 305 345 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 11,365 5,780 5,585 15 10 10
Akan (Twi) 1,045 560 485 0 0 0
Bamanankan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Edo 215 130 85 0 0 0
Ewe 70 30 35 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 130 75 60 0 0 0
Ga 85 55 35 0 0 0
Ganda 75 30 45 0 0 0
Igbo 1,430 750 685 0 0 0
Lingala 420 225 195 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 170 95 75 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 105 40 60 0 0 0
Shona 475 205 270 10 0 0
Swahili 2,290 1,145 1,150 15 10 0
Wolof 330 195 135 0 0 0
Yoruba 3,260 1,670 1,595 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 2,055 995 1,060 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 1,650 760 890 0 0 0
Dinka 785 385 405 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 875 385 490 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,495 630 870 120 35 85
American Sign Language 805 305 500 70 30 45
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 710 335 370 50 10 35
Sino-Tibetan languages 78,985 37,685 41,305 240 140 100
Chinese languages 77,495 36,955 40,540 235 135 105
Cantonese 42,445 20,090 22,355 50 25 25
Hakka 425 180 245 0 0 0
Mandarin 38,805 18,290 20,515 175 105 70
Min Dong 65 35 25 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 2,350 990 1,360 20 10 15
Wu (Shanghainese) 570 245 320 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 3,020 1,485 1,540 20 10 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,520 730 785 0 0 0
Burmese 345 160 185 0 0 0
Karenic languages 295 145 150 0 0 0
Tibetan 805 400 395 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 150 60 95 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,330 550 780 15 0 10
Lao 555 255 300 0 0 0
Thai 840 320 520 10 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 2,525 1,340 1,185 30 10 15
Azerbaijani 350 165 180 0 0 0
Turkish 1,650 940 710 25 10 15
Uyghur 130 65 70 0 0 0
Uzbek 250 110 135 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 205 95 110 0 0 0
Uralic languages 4,550 2,185 2,360 40 20 20
Estonian 110 50 60 0 10 0
Finnish 300 140 160 15 10 10
Hungarian 4,135 1,995 2,135 20 0 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 770 435 335 0 0 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,222,405 610,605 611,795 59,385 28,870 30,515
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,075,485 539,490 535,990 58,195 28,305 29,895
Canadian citizens aged under 18 242,840 124,485 118,360 11,115 5,785 5,335
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 832,640 415,005 417,635 47,080 22,515 24,565
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 146,925 71,120 75,805 1,185 565 620
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 1,222,405 610,610 611,795 59,385 28,865 30,515
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 813,490 411,785 401,705 56,270 27,405 28,865
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 383,065 185,855 197,210 2,800 1,275 1,525
Before 1981 63,925 31,830 32,095 1,355 635 720
1981 to 1990 38,270 18,190 20,075 280 110 170
1991 to 2000 64,815 31,015 33,800 310 140 175
2001 to 2010 126,390 61,375 65,015 530 235 290
2001 to 2005 56,820 27,785 29,035 220 85 140
2006 to 2010 69,570 33,590 35,985 300 150 155
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 89,665 43,440 46,220 330 160 170
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 25,850 12,965 12,880 315 185 125
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 383,065 185,855 197,210 2,805 1,280 1,520
Under 5 years 34,960 17,830 17,130 365 150 210
5 to 14 years 64,790 33,705 31,085 570 240 325
15 to 24 years 74,550 34,270 40,285 540 230 305
25 to 44 years 172,855 83,030 89,820 1,050 485 565
45 years and over 35,905 17,020 18,880 285 170 120
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 54 383,060 185,855 197,205 2,805 1,275 1,525
Americas 41,020 19,550 21,465 595 250 345
Brazil 1,420 640 780 0 0 0
Colombia 5,580 2,645 2,935 30 10 15
El Salvador 2,335 1,180 1,155 0 0 0
Guyana 825 410 415 0 0 0
Haiti 490 260 235 0 0 0
Jamaica 2,835 1,280 1,550 20 10 10
Mexico 4,110 2,050 2,055 15 15 0
Peru 1,080 440 635 10 0 10
Trinidad and Tobago 1,375 655 720 10 10 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 10,715 4,915 5,800 415 170 245
Other places of birth in Americas 10,265 5,080 5,185 90 35 55
Europe 72,990 36,520 36,470 1,600 765 840
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,945 990 955 0 0 0
Croatia 1,220 635 580 0 0 0
France 1,200 585 610 55 20 30
Germany 5,710 2,725 2,985 230 100 130
Greece 890 470 425 0 0 0
Hungary 1,840 925 920 10 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,620 850 765 35 25 15
Italy 3,625 1,950 1,675 10 0 10
Netherlands 2,890 1,540 1,355 240 110 135
Poland 6,420 3,030 3,390 35 10 20
Portugal 1,075 480 590 0 0 0
Romania 4,250 2,135 2,115 10 0 10
Russian Federation 3,875 1,685 2,195 15 10 0
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 1,060 530 530 10 10 0
Ukraine 2,855 1,315 1,545 15 10 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 22,150 11,440 10,705 870 430 435
Other places of birth in Europe 10,360 5,230 5,135 75 35 35
Africa 39,220 20,070 19,155 65 40 25
Algeria 745 400 340 0 0 0
Egypt 2,850 1,515 1,330 0 0 0
Ethiopia 5,195 2,565 2,625 0 0 0
Kenya 2,610 1,275 1,330 0 0 0
Morocco 660 340 315 0 0 0
Nigeria 7,385 3,830 3,560 0 0 0
Somalia 1,340 635 710 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 2,655 1,395 1,265 20 10 10
Other places of birth in Africa 15,790 8,115 7,675 40 20 20
Asia 226,295 107,935 118,360 495 195 300
Afghanistan 3,200 1,715 1,480 0 0 0
Bangladesh 3,110 1,595 1,515 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 34,550 15,930 18,620 110 45 70
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 10,925 5,310 5,615 0 0 0
India 44,365 22,305 22,060 40 25 20
IranCensus data footnote 61 5,675 2,920 2,755 15 10 0
Iraq 3,545 1,895 1,650 0 0 0
Japan 1,490 435 1,055 15 0 15
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,980 3,265 3,715 45 20 25
Lebanon 4,130 2,190 1,940 30 10 15
Pakistan 17,090 8,885 8,205 10 10 0
Philippines 51,550 22,480 29,065 95 30 70
Sri Lanka 1,965 1,010 955 15 10 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,150 1,125 1,025 20 10 10
Taiwan 2,185 925 1,255 20 10 15
Viet Nam 14,875 6,955 7,920 10 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 18,515 9,005 9,515 80 35 45
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 3,535 1,775 1,755 40 20 15
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 89,665 43,445 46,220 330 160 170
Americas 8,735 4,390 4,340 30 25 10
Brazil 510 230 285 0 0 0
Colombia 1,250 600 650 0 0 0
Cuba 125 60 65 0 0 0
Haiti 140 95 50 0 0 0
Jamaica 425 220 210 0 10 0
Mexico 1,790 960 835 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,875 900 975 20 20 0
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 1,105 540 560 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 1,505 785 715 0 0 0
Europe 8,680 4,445 4,235 130 60 65
France 270 155 115 0 0 0
Germany 420 195 225 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 575 360 210 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 420 240 180 0 0 0
Romania 580 290 285 0 10 0
Russian Federation 625 215 415 0 0 0
Ukraine 795 330 470 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 2,325 1,335 985 90 45 45
Other places of birth in Europe 2,670 1,325 1,350 20 10 15
Africa 11,600 5,870 5,730 15 10 0
Algeria 135 60 70 0 0 0
Cameroon 565 280 285 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 215 95 115 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 95 45 45 0 0 0
Egypt 1,095 570 525 0 0 0
Eritrea 1,040 600 435 0 10 0
Ethiopia 1,590 735 850 10 10 0
Morocco 190 70 115 0 0 0
Nigeria 3,785 1,980 1,805 0 0 0
Somalia 240 90 150 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 440 255 185 0 0 0
Tunisia 70 40 35 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 2,150 1,050 1,100 0 0 0
Asia 59,915 28,255 31,655 155 60 95
Afghanistan 465 255 210 0 0 0
Bangladesh 750 350 400 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 6,205 2,800 3,405 25 20 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 415 190 225 0 0 0
India 12,700 6,440 6,260 10 0 10
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,245 1,125 1,115 0 10 0
Iraq 1,220 645 570 0 0 0
Israel 220 105 110 0 0 0
Japan 330 75 255 0 0 0
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,800 730 1,070 15 0 10
Lebanon 500 265 240 0 0 0
Nepal 1,115 590 525 0 0 0
Pakistan 4,330 2,110 2,220 0 0 0
Philippines 21,150 9,575 11,575 45 15 25
Saudi Arabia 340 170 170 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 335 155 180 10 10 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,375 700 680 20 10 10
Taiwan 325 110 220 0 0 0
Turkey 140 60 80 25 10 15
United Arab Emirates 435 225 210 0 0 0
Viet Nam 1,165 480 685 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 2,345 1,095 1,255 0 0 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 740 485 260 10 0 0
Australia 510 315 190 10 10 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 230 160 65 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,222,405 610,610 611,795 59,385 28,870 30,515
First generationCensus data footnote 69 417,375 203,390 213,990 3,465 1,680 1,785
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 264,095 133,495 130,595 4,820 2,280 2,540
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 540,940 273,725 267,215 51,100 24,910 26,195
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 72 325,375 157,195 168,190 1,475 655 820
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 184,245 92,820 91,425 760 365 400
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 73,070 45,765 27,300 330 210 120
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 111,180 47,055 64,120 430 160 275
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 92,145 37,675 54,465 625 245 380
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 46,260 25,325 20,935 90 45 45
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 2,725 1,370 1,355 10 0 0
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,222,405 610,605 611,795 59,385 28,870 30,515
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 35,195 16,620 18,575 2,610 1,265 1,345
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 34,335 16,205 18,135 2,480 1,200 1,275
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 15,505 7,090 8,405 1,375 715 665
Métis 18,475 8,975 9,505 1,055 470 585
Inuk (Inuit) 355 135 220 50 20 25
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 365 210 160 65 35 35
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 495 205 290 60 30 30
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,187,210 593,985 593,220 56,775 27,605 29,170
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,222,405 610,605 611,795 59,385 28,870 30,515
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 12,575 5,680 6,890 665 355 315
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,209,830 604,920 604,905 58,720 28,515 30,200
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,222,405 610,605 611,795 59,380 28,870 30,515
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 8,330 3,855 4,470 630 320 310
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 8,080 3,720 4,365 600 305 300
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 5,870 2,680 3,195 420 210 205
Métis single ancestry 2,105 990 1,110 155 85 65
Inuit single ancestry 105 45 60 30 10 20
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 250 135 110 30 15 15
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 240 140 100 25 15 15
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 10 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 38,060 18,155 19,910 3,620 1,640 1,975
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 36,535 17,440 19,085 3,480 1,570 1,910
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 20,310 9,590 10,725 2,305 1,065 1,235
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15,865 7,715 8,145 1,125 475 655
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 355 135 215 50 30 20
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 1,530 715 815 135 70 70
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,455 675 780 115 60 55
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 35 20 20 15 0 10
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 35 20 20 10 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,176,015 588,595 587,420 55,140 26,910 28,230
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,222,405 610,605 611,800 59,380 28,870 30,515
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 442,585 218,035 224,550 1,900 950 955
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 115,795 58,730 57,065 100 40 60
Chinese 87,835 42,905 44,930 320 155 165
Black 51,515 26,410 25,100 740 385 350
Filipino 67,650 30,400 37,250 165 65 100
Latin American 26,265 13,035 13,235 105 50 55
Arab 25,190 13,350 11,845 135 75 60
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 21,610 10,410 11,205 70 25 40
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 12,610 6,665 5,945 15 10 10
Korean 10,635 4,970 5,665 75 40 30
Japanese 5,170 2,290 2,885 30 15 15
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 4,410 2,055 2,355 35 15 20
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 13,895 6,820 7,070 115 70 45
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 779,820 392,575 387,245 57,485 27,925 29,560
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 1,222,405 610,610 611,795 59,380 28,870 30,515
North American Aboriginal origins 46,385 22,010 24,375 4,250 1,955 2,290
First Nations (North American Indian) 27,915 13,095 14,820 2,880 1,355 1,520
Inuit 550 225 320 100 45 55
Métis 19,705 9,545 10,160 1,430 640 790
Other North American origins 249,055 126,485 122,575 28,845 13,905 14,940
Acadian 1,580 825 755 910 390 520
American 20,460 9,950 10,505 610 320 295
Canadian 234,190 119,170 115,025 27,715 13,380 14,340
New Brunswicker 25 20 10 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 490 285 205 115 65 50
Nova Scotian 45 35 15 105 40 60
Ontarian 45 35 15 35 30 0
Québécois 365 215 150 15 10 0
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 145 90 55 0 0 0
European origins 704,040 351,610 352,430 39,850 19,315 20,540
British Isles origins 447,890 223,680 224,215 33,235 16,045 17,195
Channel Islander 135 75 65 0 0 0
Cornish 85 15 70 20 10 20
English 253,870 126,050 127,820 19,145 9,150 9,995
Irish 169,285 81,930 87,355 12,440 5,800 6,640
Manx 295 165 135 10 0 0
Scottish 204,735 101,740 103,000 15,370 7,210 8,155
Welsh 23,405 11,360 12,045 1,205 555 655
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 31,570 15,505 16,065 1,335 655 680
French origins 100,425 49,575 50,850 7,010 3,220 3,785
Alsatian 40 20 20 0 0 0
Breton 20 0 15 0 0 0
Corsican 15 0 0 0 10 0
French 100,385 49,555 50,825 7,005 3,215 3,790
Western European origins (except French origins) 220,130 108,705 111,425 11,415 5,290 6,130
Austrian 12,600 6,055 6,545 155 65 90
Bavarian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Belgian 5,490 2,700 2,790 135 85 45
Dutch 45,530 22,720 22,810 3,880 1,705 2,170
Flemish 475 185 290 15 0 0
Frisian 140 70 70 15 0 0
German 169,535 83,450 86,085 8,280 3,850 4,425
Luxembourger 220 110 110 0 0 0
Swiss 6,725 3,175 3,550 165 90 80
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 350 165 190 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 80,390 38,710 41,680 930 405 530
Danish 15,880 7,800 8,085 255 110 150
Finnish 4,715 2,240 2,470 90 35 55
Icelandic 6,705 3,270 3,435 25 15 15
Norwegian 35,215 16,715 18,505 300 125 175
Swedish 22,850 10,920 11,935 250 115 135
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 3,435 1,740 1,705 70 25 50
Eastern European origins 178,865 87,500 91,365 1,505 680 830
Bulgarian 1,565 805 770 35 10 25
Byelorussian 785 400 390 0 0 0
Czech 6,640 3,360 3,280 40 20 15
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 2,130 1,005 1,120 25 15 10
Estonian 1,055 445 605 35 20 15
Hungarian 19,335 9,490 9,840 160 80 75
Latvian 1,015 480 525 10 10 0
Lithuanian 2,230 1,065 1,165 40 15 25
Moldovan 905 470 435 0 0 0
Polish 48,635 23,655 24,985 560 265 295
Romanian 12,150 5,730 6,425 70 15 45
Russian 33,210 15,740 17,470 240 100 140
Slovak 4,195 2,170 2,030 25 10 20
Ukrainian 77,670 37,955 39,715 470 200 265
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 840 435 400 20 10 10
Southern European origins 83,075 41,370 41,710 1,220 560 660
Albanian 1,795 920 875 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,595 875 725 0 0 0
Catalan 50 25 25 0 0 0
Croatian 5,575 2,840 2,735 20 10 10
Cypriot 60 30 35 0 0 0
Greek 6,150 3,160 2,990 75 30 45
Italian 37,865 19,055 18,815 720 340 385
Kosovar 150 75 75 0 0 0
Macedonian 485 230 255 30 10 20
Maltese 505 245 255 30 20 10
Montenegrin 125 70 55 0 10 0
Portuguese 7,670 3,895 3,780 95 35 65
Serbian 3,205 1,615 1,590 20 15 10
Sicilian 115 60 55 0 0 0
Slovenian 1,600 870 730 15 10 0
Spanish 20,650 9,665 10,985 205 85 125
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,425 720 700 30 15 10
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 115 50 60 10 0 0
Other European origins 8,595 4,240 4,355 345 140 210
Basque 180 80 100 0 0 0
Jewish 4,220 2,030 2,190 145 50 100
Roma (Gypsy) 165 90 70 35 30 10
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 420 215 215 0 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 3,645 1,850 1,795 170 60 105
Caribbean origins 14,045 6,940 7,105 290 165 125
Antiguan 260 160 100 0 0 0
Bahamian 115 60 60 10 0 0
Barbadian 770 360 405 50 20 30
Bermudan 115 45 70 0 0 0
Carib 60 10 50 0 0 0
Cuban 790 365 425 15 0 10
Dominican 290 185 100 10 0 0
Grenadian 200 90 110 10 0 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 855 440 415 0 0 0
Jamaican 6,570 3,225 3,350 165 105 60
Kittitian/Nevisian 65 50 15 0 0 0
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 220 115 100 0 0 0
St. Lucian 325 165 160 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 1,920 955 960 10 0 10
Vincentian/Grenadinian 320 130 185 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,030 500 530 35 25 15
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,080 500 580 10 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 33,540 16,525 17,020 180 85 90
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 790 410 380 0 0 0
Arawak 75 10 65 0 0 0
Argentinian 745 375 375 0 0 0
Belizean 130 90 45 0 0 0
Bolivian 245 125 115 0 0 0
Brazilian 1,535 660 875 10 0 10
Chilean 2,910 1,470 1,440 10 0 10
Colombian 7,145 3,405 3,745 40 20 20
Costa Rican 275 125 150 0 0 10
Ecuadorian 425 170 255 0 0 0
Guatemalan 1,140 600 540 20 10 10
Guyanese 1,045 565 480 10 10 10
Hispanic 700 320 380 0 0 0
Honduran 350 180 175 10 0 10
Maya 210 105 105 10 0 10
Mexican 7,560 3,880 3,680 40 25 15
Nicaraguan 870 405 475 0 0 0
Panamanian 140 60 80 15 10 0
Paraguayan 165 70 90 0 0 0
Peruvian 1,425 610 810 0 0 0
Salvadorean 2,775 1,425 1,350 10 10 0
Uruguayan 120 70 55 0 0 0
Venezuelan 3,300 1,670 1,630 10 0 10
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,570 765 795 0 0 10
African origins 55,730 28,570 27,160 605 325 280
Central and West African origins 15,565 8,080 7,485 0 0 0
Akan 95 55 40 0 0 0
Angolan 155 70 80 0 0 0
Ashanti 65 45 20 0 0 0
Beninese 120 45 75 0 0 0
Burkinabe 20 0 15 0 0 0
Cameroonian 965 470 495 0 0 0
Chadian 45 30 10 0 0 0
Congolese 1,355 655 700 0 0 0
Edo 285 165 120 0 0 0
Ewe 70 45 30 0 0 0
Gabonese 20 0 20 0 0 0
Gambian 75 35 35 0 0 0
Ghanaian 1,695 905 790 0 0 0
Guinean 150 85 70 0 0 0
Ibo 1,075 545 530 0 0 0
Ivorian 130 75 55 0 0 0
Liberian 290 145 150 0 0 0
Malian 25 25 0 0 0 0
Malinké 20 10 10 0 0 0
Nigerian 7,425 3,890 3,535 0 0 0
Peulh 45 25 15 0 0 0
Senegalese 275 185 95 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 215 115 100 0 0 0
Togolese 75 30 45 0 0 0
Wolof 45 30 15 0 0 0
Yoruba 1,670 920 750 0 0 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 580 255 325 0 0 0
North African origins 11,085 5,805 5,285 45 25 20
Algerian 810 410 395 10 0 0
Berber 340 195 140 0 0 0
Coptic 115 60 55 0 0 0
Dinka 265 150 115 0 0 0
Egyptian 4,375 2,335 2,040 10 10 0
Libyan 575 305 270 30 10 20
Maure 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moroccan 1,040 550 485 0 0 0
Sudanese 3,255 1,625 1,630 0 0 0
Tunisian 475 250 225 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 270 150 120 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 20,335 10,370 9,970 40 20 20
Afrikaner 95 50 45 0 0 0
Amhara 220 120 105 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 190 95 90 0 0 0
Burundian 195 110 85 0 0 0
Djiboutian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 3,755 2,020 1,735 15 10 0
Ethiopian 6,355 3,205 3,150 0 0 0
Harari 45 25 20 0 0 0
Kenyan 900 410 495 15 10 10
Malagasy 45 20 30 0 0 0
Mauritian 250 150 100 0 0 0
Oromo 680 350 330 0 0 0
Rwandan 180 75 105 0 0 0
Seychellois 25 15 0 0 0 0
Somali 2,755 1,385 1,370 0 0 0
South African 2,390 1,190 1,205 10 0 0
Tanzanian 435 180 260 0 0 0
Tigrian 430 240 190 0 0 0
Ugandan 330 195 135 0 0 0
Zambian 115 75 45 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 745 375 365 0 0 0
Zulu 35 20 15 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,440 700 740 10 10 0
Other African origins 9,745 4,815 4,925 520 285 240
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 845 405 440 90 55 35
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 8,985 4,455 4,535 430 230 205
Asian origins 366,720 179,430 187,290 1,215 585 630
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 46,250 24,130 22,125 395 210 185
Afghan 5,205 2,795 2,410 0 0 0
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,865 2,635 2,235 25 20 0
Armenian 960 475 485 0 0 0
Assyrian 315 175 140 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 290 120 175 0 0 0
Georgian 215 120 95 0 0 0
Hazara 265 140 125 0 0 0
Iranian 8,345 4,335 4,010 30 15 15
Iraqi 3,670 1,920 1,750 10 0 0
Israeli 705 370 335 0 0 0
Jordanian 555 290 265 10 0 0
Kazakh 290 120 170 0 0 0
Kurd 880 505 380 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 50 40 0 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 150 90 65 0 0 0
Lebanese 12,760 6,570 6,185 230 120 115
Palestinian 1,555 820 730 0 10 0
Pashtun 380 175 200 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 155 95 60 15 10 0
Syrian 3,200 1,575 1,625 50 25 20
Tajik 175 100 70 0 0 0
Tatar 340 150 190 0 0 0
Turk 2,470 1,350 1,115 55 20 40
Turkmen 60 35 20 0 0 0
Uighur 150 75 75 0 0 0
Uzbek 255 110 145 0 0 0
Yemeni 545 270 280 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 1,330 695 635 0 0 0
South Asian origins 115,295 58,585 56,710 140 60 80
Bangladeshi 2,355 1,165 1,190 0 0 0
Bengali 950 475 475 0 0 0
Bhutanese 160 80 80 0 0 0
East Indian 84,780 42,810 41,970 120 45 70
Goan 285 145 145 0 0 0
Gujarati 290 140 155 0 0 0
Kashmiri 570 275 295 0 0 0
Nepali 1,880 1,015 860 0 0 0
Pakistani 17,670 9,050 8,620 10 0 0
Punjabi 7,920 4,110 3,805 0 0 0
Sinhalese 365 195 170 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 2,340 1,225 1,115 15 10 10
Tamil 415 210 200 0 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,480 1,260 1,220 0 0 0
East and Southeast Asian origins 207,260 97,820 109,440 705 330 375
Burmese 750 375 375 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,010 1,085 920 0 0 0
Chinese 102,070 49,475 52,590 400 200 195
Filipino 71,780 32,435 39,350 190 75 115
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 1,425 655 770 45 20 20
Japanese 7,080 3,115 3,965 40 25 20
Karen 300 145 155 0 0 0
Korean 11,235 5,235 6,000 55 25 25
Laotian 820 375 445 0 0 0
Malaysian 1,250 570 680 0 0 0
Mongolian 1,060 490 575 0 10 0
Singaporean 200 105 95 0 0 0
Taiwanese 1,150 510 640 25 10 15
Thai 975 360 615 20 10 15
Tibetan 890 460 430 0 0 0
Vietnamese 19,515 9,450 10,065 10 0 0
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 300 160 145 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 1,585 800 790 0 0 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 1,585 795 785 0 0 0
Oceania origins 5,465 2,835 2,630 55 40 20
Australian 3,020 1,600 1,420 25 20 0
New Zealander 1,090 575 520 10 0 0
Pacific Islands origins 1,450 715 740 30 15 15
Fijian 940 440 500 10 0 10
Hawaiian 150 65 85 0 0 0
Maori 135 60 75 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 70 50 30 0 0 0
Samoan 60 45 15 10 0 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 115 60 55 20 0 10
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 466,735 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Owner 333,465 ... ... 18,060 ... ...
Renter 133,275 ... ... 7,830 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 60 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Condominium 104,425 ... ... 395 ... ...
Not condominium 362,315 ... ... 25,555 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
No bedrooms 1,770 ... ... 65 ... ...
1 bedroom 50,710 ... ... 2,250 ... ...
2 bedrooms 105,050 ... ... 7,015 ... ...
3 bedrooms 163,595 ... ... 10,155 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 145,620 ... ... 6,470 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 466,735 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 126,895 ... ... 4,820 ... ...
5 rooms 71,595 ... ... 4,120 ... ...
6 rooms 67,675 ... ... 4,235 ... ...
7 rooms 58,670 ... ... 3,635 ... ...
8 or more rooms 141,900 ... ... 9,140 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.7 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 454,925 ... ... 25,895 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 11,815 ... ... 60 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Suitable 444,435 ... ... 25,390 ... ...
Not suitable 22,305 ... ... 560 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
1960 or before 46,475 ... ... 6,845 ... ...
1961 to 1980 136,540 ... ... 6,865 ... ...
1981 to 1990 60,930 ... ... 4,185 ... ...
1991 to 2000 73,405 ... ... 3,760 ... ...
2001 to 2005 52,470 ... ... 1,310 ... ...
2006 to 2010 50,155 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 46,760 ... ... 1,315 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 446,635 ... ... 23,575 ... ...
Major repairs needed 20,100 ... ... 2,375 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 466,735 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
1 household maintainer 261,040 ... ... 15,890 ... ...
2 household maintainers 187,870 ... ... 9,775 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 17,835 ... ... 290 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 466,740 ... ... 25,950 ... ...
15 to 24 years 13,340 ... ... 915 ... ...
25 to 34 years 90,125 ... ... 3,005 ... ...
35 to 44 years 101,445 ... ... 3,720 ... ...
45 to 54 years 99,335 ... ... 4,970 ... ...
55 to 64 years 85,310 ... ... 5,570 ... ...
65 to 74 years 45,945 ... ... 4,370 ... ...
75 to 84 years 22,955 ... ... 2,610 ... ...
85 years and over 8,280 ... ... 800 ... ...
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 141 464,370 ... ... 25,480 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 361,075 ... ... 20,155 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 103,290 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 89,040 ... ... 4,760 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 333,440 ... ... 17,720 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 66.8 ... ... 57.8 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.5 ... ... 12.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,588 ... ... 833 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,612 ... ... 936 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 450,338 ... ... 194,665 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 518,143 ... ... 218,516 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 133,275 ... ... 7,790 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 10.2 ... ... 11.1 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 36.7 ... ... 40.4 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,308 ... ... 766 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,354 ... ... 811 ... ...
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 146 996,120 494,600 501,520 50,330 24,280 26,050
No certificate, diploma or degree 134,625 68,690 65,940 10,175 5,480 4,700
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 257,270 128,580 128,690 13,310 6,435 6,875
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 604,220 297,330 306,890 26,845 12,370 14,475
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 65,530 48,650 16,875 4,925 3,450 1,480
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 23,970 13,670 10,295 2,780 1,590 1,200
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 41,560 34,980 6,580 2,145 1,865 285
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 175,835 74,320 101,520 11,980 4,650 7,330
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 31,725 13,060 18,670 1,000 400 600
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 331,130 161,295 169,830 8,935 3,870 5,065
Bachelor's degree 230,410 109,185 121,225 5,840 2,410 3,430
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 17,390 8,025 9,365 505 180 325
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 8,665 4,235 4,430 305 195 110
Master's degree 63,990 33,010 30,975 1,800 760 1,045
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 10,680 6,845 3,835 475 330 150
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 721,285 359,765 361,525 31,315 15,050 16,265
No certificate, diploma or degree 58,925 32,105 26,820 4,135 2,480 1,650
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 157,950 80,655 77,290 7,755 3,900 3,855
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 504,415 247,005 257,415 19,430 8,665 10,765
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50,465 38,095 12,370 3,340 2,315 1,030
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 17,785 10,355 7,430 1,885 1,060 830
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 32,680 27,735 4,940 1,455 1,260 195
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 141,500 60,555 80,950 8,855 3,450 5,405
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 25,565 10,545 15,015 565 205 360
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 286,890 137,805 149,080 6,665 2,690 3,970
Bachelor's degree 198,550 93,365 105,180 4,410 1,745 2,660
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 14,520 6,600 7,925 360 110 250
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 7,715 3,545 4,170 240 130 105
Master's degree 57,410 28,975 28,435 1,385 535 855
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 8,695 5,330 3,365 275 165 100
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 151 996,120 494,595 501,520 50,335 24,280 26,055
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 391,900 197,270 194,630 23,490 11,915 11,580
Education 35,200 7,430 27,770 2,190 555 1,635
13. Education 35,200 7,430 27,770 2,195 555 1,635
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 19,945 8,325 11,615 650 315 330
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,260 2,265 1,000 130 100 30
50. Visual and performing arts 16,685 6,065 10,620 520 215 305
Humanities 27,695 10,045 17,650 1,280 570 705
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 3,040 625 2,415 100 25 70
23. English language and literature/letters 6,980 1,840 5,140 390 125 265
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8,530 2,860 5,670 195 65 130
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 125 60 60 0 10 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,855 1,015 840 100 60 40
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,675 1,620 1,055 205 140 70
54. History 3,755 1,875 1,880 245 150 100
55. French language and literature/letters 735 150 590 40 0 40
Social and behavioural sciences and law 65,555 23,275 42,280 2,220 680 1,545
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 740 130 610 20 10 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 8,135 2,740 5,390 160 50 115
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,735 825 6,905 615 55 555
22. Legal professions and studies 12,200 4,305 7,895 255 100 150
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 860 200 660 20 0 15
42. Psychology 10,295 2,320 7,975 445 155 300
45. Social sciences 25,595 12,760 12,835 710 305 405
Business, management and public administration 139,610 58,555 81,055 5,800 1,475 4,330
30.16 Accounting and computer science 170 65 105 15 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,940 1,190 5,750 475 110 360
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 132,500 57,295 75,200 5,305 1,360 3,950
Physical and life sciences and technologies 32,330 17,590 14,740 970 560 415
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 10,175 4,085 6,090 475 225 250
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 6,035 2,920 3,115 195 130 65
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 310 115 195 15 10 10
40. Physical sciences 14,480 10,030 4,450 270 200 70
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,335 450 890 20 0 20
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 27,215 17,605 9,615 720 395 325
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 22,150 15,385 6,760 555 320 235
25. Library science 1,465 210 1,250 70 15 45
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,305 1,810 1,495 90 45 45
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 300 190 105 10 10 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 141,815 120,895 20,915 5,685 5,385 305
04. Architecture and related services 5,365 3,280 2,090 80 40 40
14. Engineering 58,795 46,705 12,085 520 450 65
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 26,800 21,745 5,050 995 900 100
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 30 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 22,110 21,410 700 1,610 1,585 25
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 19,165 18,560 610 1,960 1,885 75
48. Precision production 9,545 9,195 345 530 530 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 9,060 4,780 4,280 845 505 345
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,675 2,635 2,035 670 390 275
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,390 2,145 2,245 175 105 65
Health and related fields 82,120 17,450 64,665 4,395 775 3,625
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,895 3,390 3,500 310 165 150
51. Health professions and related programs 72,705 12,735 59,975 4,005 555 3,455
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,510 1,320 1,190 80 60 25
Personal, protective and transportation services 23,615 11,355 12,260 2,080 1,165 915
12. Personal and culinary services 15,870 5,100 10,770 1,155 315 840
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 105 100 10 25 20 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 150 125 20 70 75 0
43. Security and protective services 3,300 2,235 1,070 330 275 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,195 3,805 395 495 480 15
Other 65 20 45 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 65 20 45 0 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 721,290 359,765 361,525 31,315 15,050 16,270
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 216,870 112,760 104,110 11,885 6,380 5,505
Education 26,955 5,300 21,655 1,470 345 1,125
13. Education 26,955 5,300 21,655 1,475 345 1,130
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 16,540 6,825 9,720 490 220 270
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,685 1,855 835 90 65 25
50. Visual and performing arts 13,860 4,975 8,890 400 155 245
Humanities 23,150 8,225 14,925 825 385 440
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,605 525 2,075 75 25 50
23. English language and literature/letters 5,900 1,535 4,365 275 85 190
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7,335 2,415 4,925 130 30 95
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 115 60 60 10 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,490 820 675 45 35 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,030 1,205 825 135 100 35
54. History 3,140 1,550 1,590 160 110 50
55. French language and literature/letters 540 125 415 10 0 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 56,225 19,655 36,570 1,715 450 1,260
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 620 120 500 15 10 0
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 7,085 2,340 4,750 135 45 90
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,305 650 5,650 475 45 430
22. Legal professions and studies 10,600 3,520 7,085 210 75 135
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 730 175 560 15 10 10
42. Psychology 8,670 1,870 6,800 320 85 235
45. Social sciences 22,210 10,980 11,235 535 190 350
Business, management and public administration 118,715 49,670 69,045 4,110 1,005 3,110
30.16 Accounting and computer science 150 65 85 15 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,880 965 4,915 400 80 320
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 112,680 48,640 64,045 3,700 925 2,775
Physical and life sciences and technologies 26,245 13,925 12,320 655 345 310
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 8,395 3,290 5,105 325 135 190
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,965 2,415 2,550 140 85 55
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 235 105 130 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 11,635 7,800 3,840 170 120 50
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,005 315 690 10 0 10
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 24,520 15,900 8,620 560 320 240
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 20,455 14,205 6,255 470 285 185
25. Library science 1,170 175 995 30 0 25
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,645 1,370 1,270 45 20 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 255 155 100 10 10 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 117,940 99,370 18,570 4,065 3,785 280
04. Architecture and related services 4,455 2,590 1,870 60 35 30
14. Engineering 51,160 40,060 11,105 360 295 60
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 21,915 17,720 4,200 730 640 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 30 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 18,070 17,465 605 1,100 1,080 25
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 15,070 14,590 480 1,380 1,310 75
48. Precision production 7,235 6,950 290 430 430 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 7,880 4,035 3,840 690 375 310
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,905 2,140 1,770 530 280 250
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,975 1,900 2,075 155 95 65
Health and related fields 67,345 14,730 52,620 3,265 575 2,690
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 5,845 2,915 2,930 230 115 120
51. Health professions and related programs 59,250 10,680 48,565 2,970 420 2,550
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,255 1,130 1,120 60 45 20
Personal, protective and transportation services 18,845 9,350 9,500 1,580 855 725
12. Personal and culinary services 12,480 4,170 8,310 880 225 655
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 75 65 10 15 15 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 75 70 10 40 40 0
43. Security and protective services 2,690 1,850 835 245 195 50
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,525 3,190 335 400 385 15
Other 50 15 35 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 50 15 30 0 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 996,120 494,595 501,520 50,335 24,280 26,050
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 391,895 197,270 194,630 23,490 11,910 11,580
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 604,225 297,330 306,895 26,845 12,370 14,475
Location of study inside Canada 445,535 220,010 225,530 25,365 11,625 13,740
Same as province or territory of residence 308,335 151,155 157,180 19,315 8,500 10,810
Different than province or territory of residence 137,205 68,855 68,345 6,050 3,120 2,930
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 158,685 77,325 81,365 1,480 745 735
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 18,875 10,835 8,035 520 280 240
Philippines 27,065 10,425 16,640 65 15 45
India 18,660 9,290 9,370 20 10 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 12,835 7,355 5,485 380 215 165
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 11,810 5,565 6,245 35 20 10
France 1,175 680 495 30 15 15
Other 68,265 33,170 35,095 435 185 250
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 157 721,290 359,760 361,525 31,315 15,050 16,265
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 216,870 112,760 104,115 11,885 6,380 5,505
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 504,420 247,000 257,415 19,425 8,665 10,765
Location of study inside Canada 368,225 182,120 186,110 18,505 8,250 10,255
Same as province or territory of residence 255,140 125,285 129,850 14,125 6,060 8,065
Different than province or territory of residence 113,085 56,830 56,255 4,385 2,190 2,190
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 136,190 64,885 71,305 915 415 510
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 14,895 8,320 6,570 295 145 145
Philippines 25,035 9,555 15,485 65 15 45
India 16,850 8,250 8,600 15 0 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 9,220 5,280 3,945 225 120 100
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 10,390 4,800 5,590 20 10 15
France 1,025 600 425 15 10 10
Other 58,770 28,080 30,690 290 105 180
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 996,120 494,600 501,520 50,335 24,280 26,050
In the labour force 728,330 386,935 341,385 30,165 15,515 14,655
Employed 659,015 348,125 310,880 27,355 13,990 13,365
Unemployed 69,315 38,815 30,500 2,810 1,525 1,285
Not in the labour force 267,790 107,655 160,135 20,170 8,765 11,405
Participation rate 73.1 78.2 68.1 59.9 63.9 56.3
Employment rate 66.2 70.4 62.0 54.3 57.6 51.3
Unemployment rate 9.5 10.0 8.9 9.3 9.8 8.8
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 164 996,115 494,600 501,525 50,335 24,280 26,050
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 245,035 97,085 147,945 18,370 7,960 10,410
Worked 751,085 397,510 353,575 31,970 16,320 15,645
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 374,465 215,320 159,150 16,305 9,245 7,060
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 376,620 182,200 194,425 15,660 7,075 8,585
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 43.2 41.7 42.0 42.6 41.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 728,330 386,940 341,390 30,170 15,515 14,655
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 15,180 6,975 8,205 600 275 325
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 713,140 379,965 333,180 29,570 15,240 14,325
Employee 633,230 329,160 304,070 26,200 13,230 12,975
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 79,910 50,800 29,110 3,365 2,015 1,350
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 172 728,330 386,940 341,385 30,170 15,520 14,655
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 15,180 6,980 8,205 600 275 325
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 713,145 379,960 333,180 29,565 15,245 14,325
0 Management occupations 78,295 50,260 28,035 3,035 1,975 1,060
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 126,490 40,290 86,200 3,590 895 2,695
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 79,805 62,075 17,730 1,360 1,025 340
3 Health occupations 46,930 9,650 37,270 2,410 425 1,985
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 72,760 23,290 49,470 4,235 1,725 2,510
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 19,045 8,200 10,845 665 255 405
6 Sales and service occupations 163,780 72,970 90,805 6,835 2,545 4,285
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 99,515 92,865 6,655 4,365 4,140 225
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 9,850 8,090 1,760 1,275 910 365
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 16,670 12,265 4,405 1,790 1,340 450
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 173 728,330 386,940 341,390 30,170 15,520 14,655
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 15,180 6,980 8,205 605 275 325
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 713,145 379,965 333,180 29,570 15,240 14,325
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,505 1,445 1,060 1,790 1,180 615
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 44,805 27,975 16,830 135 130 10
22 Utilities 7,975 5,050 2,930 65 40 20
23 Construction 65,065 56,350 8,715 2,045 1,905 130
31-33 Manufacturing 36,875 27,205 9,675 2,630 2,040 590
41 Wholesale trade 25,905 17,660 8,245 865 640 230
44-45 Retail trade 78,820 38,405 40,415 4,115 1,805 2,315
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 39,865 28,085 11,775 915 715 200
51 Information and cultural industries 14,400 8,615 5,785 330 170 160
52 Finance and insurance 26,410 11,635 14,775 695 220 475
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 14,490 8,260 6,225 325 165 165
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 76,845 45,025 31,825 1,055 515 540
55 Management of companies and enterprises 3,440 1,825 1,615 20 0 20
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 30,855 17,950 12,910 1,270 715 555
61 Educational services 45,000 14,385 30,615 2,345 760 1,585
62 Health care and social assistance 77,205 14,390 62,820 4,270 695 3,570
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 16,265 7,880 8,385 450 175 275
72 Accommodation and food services 50,610 21,600 29,010 1,900 690 1,210
81 Other services (except public administration) 30,015 12,260 17,750 1,220 540 685
91 Public administration 25,785 13,950 11,835 3,105 2,125 985
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 174 659,010 348,130 310,885 27,355 13,990 13,370
Worked at home 44,830 21,375 23,455 2,135 1,060 1,070
Worked outside Canada 2,810 2,145 665 85 70 10
No fixed workplace address 89,435 66,890 22,545 3,020 2,195 825
Worked at usual place 521,935 257,715 264,215 22,120 10,660 11,460
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 521,935 257,715 264,220 22,120 10,660 11,465
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 490,135 237,685 252,450 8,065 4,160 3,910
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 21,015 12,370 8,640 11,310 4,960 6,355
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 7,755 5,790 1,965 2,460 1,360 1,105
Commute to a different province or territory 3,030 1,865 1,165 285 185 95
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 175 611,370 324,605 286,760 25,140 12,855 12,290
Car, truck, van - as a driver 434,375 243,680 190,695 21,490 10,950 10,540
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 31,420 10,750 20,670 1,630 815 820
Public transit 96,575 43,235 53,340 295 150 145
Walked 30,265 14,545 15,720 1,315 655 660
Bicycle 9,870 6,925 2,945 165 130 35
Other method 8,855 5,470 3,385 245 155 90
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 611,370 324,605 286,765 25,140 12,855 12,285
Less than 15 minutes 105,535 48,755 56,780 11,005 5,355 5,655
15 to 29 minutes 256,760 136,865 119,895 9,670 4,765 4,905
30 to 44 minutes 161,785 91,745 70,035 2,490 1,340 1,145
45 to 59 minutes 50,830 27,165 23,665 590 375 215
60 minutes and over 36,465 20,075 16,385 1,385 1,020 365
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 177 611,370 324,605 286,765 25,140 12,855 12,285
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 40,200 27,835 12,370 1,345 1,005 335
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 123,750 74,595 49,150 4,940 3,010 1,930
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 180,220 93,355 86,860 8,045 4,465 3,580
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 108,920 51,385 57,535 5,130 1,875 3,255
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 67,270 29,355 37,920 2,085 730 1,355
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 91,005 48,080 42,930 3,595 1,770 1,825
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 178 772,235 407,270 364,965 32,855 16,785 16,075
Single responses 762,700 402,710 359,990 32,740 16,720 16,020
Official languages 753,055 397,715 355,340 32,705 16,705 15,995
English 751,185 397,150 354,035 32,575 16,670 15,900
French 1,865 565 1,305 125 35 95
Non-official languages 9,645 5,000 4,650 40 15 25
Aboriginal languages 10 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 10 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 10 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 9,640 4,990 4,645 40 15 25
Afro-Asiatic languages 340 205 135 0 10 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 335 200 135 10 0 0
Amharic 45 30 15 0 0 0
Arabic 240 155 90 0 10 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 25 10 20 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 15 0 15 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 800 295 505 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 800 300 505 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 315 145 170 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 10 0 0 0
Ilocano 15 0 15 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 10 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 290 135 150 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 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 20 10 15 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 15 10 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 10 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 3,065 1,700 1,365 10 0 0
Albanian 25 20 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 310 155 160 0 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 310 150 160 0 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 15 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Croatian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 95 70 25 0 0 0
Russian 155 60 95 0 0 0
Serbian 10 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 20 0 20 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 80 45 40 10 0 0
Afrikaans 15 10 10 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 0 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 55 35 20 10 0 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 10 0 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 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 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,800 1,070 730 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 1,660 985 675 0 0 0
Bengali 15 0 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 15 0 10 0 0 0
Hindi 105 50 55 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 30 15 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,370 860 515 0 0 0
Sindhi 10 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Urdu 105 40 65 0 0 0
Iranian languages 135 80 50 0 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 15 15 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 115 70 50 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 840 405 435 0 0 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 90 45 50 0 0 0
Romanian 50 30 20 0 0 0
Spanish 690 320 370 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 90 35 55 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 475 195 275 0 0 10
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 25 0 20 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 20 10 10 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 10 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 55 20 35 0 10 0
American Sign Language 25 0 15 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 30 15 15 0 10 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 4,370 2,335 2,035 0 0 0
Chinese languages 4,335 2,315 2,020 10 0 0
Cantonese 2,830 1,465 1,370 0 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 1,360 775 595 0 0 10
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 125 75 50 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 35 20 15 0 0 0
Burmese 15 10 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 15 10 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 10 0 0 10 0 10
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 0 10 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 25 10 15 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 40 30 15 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 45 30 15 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 9,540 4,560 4,980 115 60 55
English and French 1,520 610 910 90 50 35
English and non-official language 7,865 3,875 3,985 25 15 15
French and non-official language 20 10 15 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 135 65 70 0 0 0
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 179 772,240 407,275 364,965 32,855 16,780 16,070
None 735,970 388,870 347,100 31,920 16,320 15,600
English 4,995 2,365 2,635 100 25 80
French 7,140 3,250 3,895 740 395 340
Non-official language 23,500 12,465 11,040 90 40 50
Aboriginal 75 15 55 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 23,425 12,445 10,980 95 40 50
English and French 25 10 15 0 0 0
English and non-official language 105 50 60 0 0 0
French and non-official language 500 270 225 10 0 0
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 1,207,065 602,690 604,375 58,925 28,660 30,265
Non-movers 1,015,150 505,630 509,515 51,950 25,415 26,535
Movers 191,915 97,060 94,860 6,975 3,245 3,725
Non-migrants 143,215 73,025 70,190 2,950 1,410 1,540
Migrants 48,705 24,035 24,670 4,025 1,840 2,185
Internal migrants 28,085 13,815 14,265 3,780 1,710 2,075
Intraprovincial migrants 13,575 6,805 6,775 2,550 1,120 1,430
Interprovincial migrants 14,510 7,010 7,495 1,230 590 645
External migrants 20,615 10,215 10,400 240 130 110
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,144,745 570,630 574,115 56,495 27,410 29,085
Non-movers 616,085 305,515 310,565 37,375 18,265 19,110
Movers 528,665 265,110 263,550 19,125 9,150 9,975
Non-migrants 331,685 167,650 164,035 7,980 3,845 4,135
Migrants 196,975 97,460 99,515 11,145 5,305 5,840
Internal migrants 109,755 54,860 54,895 10,320 4,915 5,405
Intraprovincial migrants 40,215 20,135 20,080 6,725 3,120 3,605
Interprovincial migrants 69,535 34,725 34,815 3,595 1,795 1,805
External migrants 87,225 42,605 44,620 830 390 440

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Calgary, CY [Census subdivision], Alberta and Kings, CTY [Census division], 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 June 19, 2024).

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