Census Profile, 2016 Census
Edmonton [Economic region], Alberta and Edmonton [Population centre], Alberta

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Characteristic Edmonton
Alberta
[Economic region]
Edmonton
Alberta
[Population centre]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 1,366,050 ... ... 1,062,643 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 1,203,115 ... ... 935,361r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 13.5 ... ... 13.6 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 557,547 ... ... 436,072 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 518,951 ... ... 408,474 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 86.5 ... ... 1,855.5 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 15,783.77 ... ... 572.69 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 1,366,050 683,115 682,935 1,062,630 529,160 533,475
0 to 14 years 252,495 129,220 123,280 189,385 96,675 92,705
0 to 4 years 88,120 44,935 43,180 67,160 34,170 32,995
5 to 9 years 86,955 44,430 42,525 64,905 33,095 31,810
10 to 14 years 77,425 39,850 37,575 57,315 29,415 27,905
15 to 64 years 943,905 476,805 467,100 741,065 373,755 367,305
15 to 19 years 78,450 40,335 38,120 59,595 30,630 28,970
20 to 24 years 94,890 48,420 46,470 76,985 38,935 38,050
25 to 29 years 111,665 56,775 54,890 92,100 46,790 45,315
30 to 34 years 115,125 58,120 57,010 92,485 46,810 45,675
35 to 39 years 103,060 52,195 50,865 81,310 41,230 40,085
40 to 44 years 92,130 46,730 45,395 72,120 36,460 35,665
45 to 49 years 88,240 44,410 43,825 68,330 34,420 33,910
50 to 54 years 94,085 47,015 47,070 71,630 35,765 35,865
55 to 59 years 90,880 45,480 45,400 69,135 34,460 34,680
60 to 64 years 75,385 37,320 38,065 57,360 28,260 29,100
65 years and over 169,650 77,100 92,550 132,180 58,725 73,460
65 to 69 years 58,230 28,390 29,835 44,235 21,370 22,865
70 to 74 years 39,180 18,600 20,580 29,650 13,740 15,915
75 to 79 years 28,675 13,160 15,515 22,400 10,015 12,385
80 to 84 years 21,485 9,195 12,285 17,375 7,250 10,125
85 years and over 22,080 7,750 14,335 18,525 6,340 12,180
85 to 89 years 13,825 5,405 8,415 11,585 4,420 7,165
90 to 94 years 6,355 1,915 4,435 5,340 1,575 3,765
95 to 99 years 1,640 385 1,260 1,380 310 1,065
100 years and over 260 40 220 220 35 180
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 18.5 18.9 18.1 17.8 18.3 17.4
15 to 64 years 69.1 69.8 68.4 69.7 70.6 68.9
65 years and over 12.4 11.3 13.6 12.4 11.1 13.8
85 years and over 1.6 1.1 2.1 1.7 1.2 2.3
Average age of the population 37.9 37.1 38.6 37.9 37.1 38.7
Median age of the population 36.4 35.8 37.1 36.2 35.5 36.9
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 518,950 ... ... 408,470 ... ...
Single-detached house 299,770 ... ... 216,070 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 26,885 ... ... 26,235 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 183,350 ... ... 163,425 ... ...
Semi-detached house 31,780 ... ... 25,325 ... ...
Row house 43,400 ... ... 39,095 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 10,885 ... ... 10,265 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 97,085 ... ... 88,640 ... ...
Other single-attached house 200 ... ... 95 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 8,945 ... ... 2,740 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 518,950 ... ... 408,470 ... ...
1 person 127,555 ... ... 106,810 ... ...
2 persons 175,305 ... ... 134,205 ... ...
3 persons 84,850 ... ... 66,925 ... ...
4 persons 79,280 ... ... 60,770 ... ...
5 or more persons 51,960 ... ... 39,760 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 1,340,930 ... ... 1,041,915 ... ...
Average household size 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 1,113,555 553,905 559,655 873,250 432,480 440,770
Married or living common law 649,290 325,895 323,400 493,095 247,635 245,465
Married 542,825 272,615 270,210 413,050 207,540 205,515
Living common law 106,465 53,280 53,185 80,045 40,095 39,950
Not married and not living common law 464,260 228,010 236,260 380,150 184,845 195,305
Never married 321,000 178,475 142,525 265,150 146,340 118,805
Separated 26,260 11,420 14,835 20,705 8,830 11,875
Divorced 67,930 28,120 39,815 54,915 21,960 32,955
Widowed 49,075 9,995 39,080 39,380 7,710 31,665
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 373,550 ... ... 285,250 ... ...
2 persons 180,085 ... ... 136,500 ... ...
3 persons 81,010 ... ... 63,455 ... ...
4 persons 76,925 ... ... 59,040 ... ...
5 or more persons 35,525 ... ... 26,260 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.0 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 373,545 ... ... 285,250 ... ...
Total couple families 315,405 ... ... 238,610 ... ...
Married couples 262,190 ... ... 198,600 ... ...
Common-law couples 53,215 ... ... 40,010 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 58,145 ... ... 46,640 ... ...
Female parent 44,985 ... ... 36,680 ... ...
Male parent 13,160 ... ... 9,960 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 315,405 ... ... 238,610 ... ...
Couples without children 144,800 ... ... 107,905 ... ...
Couples with children 170,600 ... ... 130,705 ... ...
1 child 64,935 ... ... 50,685 ... ...
2 children 72,235 ... ... 55,380 ... ...
3 or more children 33,435 ... ... 24,640 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 58,140 ... ... 46,640 ... ...
1 child 35,280 ... ... 28,590 ... ...
2 children 16,080 ... ... 12,765 ... ...
3 or more children 6,785 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 238,645 125,155 113,490 201,250 104,730 96,520
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 518,955 ... ... 408,475 ... ...
One-census-family households 348,110 ... ... 264,795 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 134,895 ... ... 99,885 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 213,220 ... ... 164,915 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 12,380 ... ... 9,950 ... ...
Non-census-family households 158,460 ... ... 133,730 ... ...
One-person households 127,555 ... ... 106,810 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 30,910 ... ... 26,920 ... ...
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 1,351,355 676,340 675,010 1,050,030 523,450 526,580
English only 1,232,510 621,815 610,700 950,200 477,780 472,415
French only 1,770 775 990 1,570 680 890
English and French 96,325 45,395 50,935 78,205 36,950 41,255
Neither English nor French 20,750 8,360 12,385 20,060 8,045 12,015
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 1,351,350 676,345 675,015 1,050,030 523,450 526,580
English 1,296,330 650,200 646,125 1,002,275 501,090 501,185
French 27,925 14,545 13,380 21,640 11,245 10,400
English and French 6,905 3,525 3,380 6,555 3,350 3,200
Neither English nor French 20,190 8,060 12,135 19,565 7,775 11,795
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 31,375 16,310 15,065 24,915 12,920 12,000
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.3 2.4 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.3
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 1,351,350 676,340 675,010 1,050,030 523,450 526,580
Single responses 1,316,655 659,475 657,180 1,018,575 508,110 510,465
Official languages 997,180 504,645 492,535 722,350 364,530 357,820
English 969,560 490,250 479,310 701,590 353,735 347,860
French 27,620 14,395 13,225 20,760 10,795 9,965
Non-official languages 319,470 154,835 164,640 296,220 143,580 152,640
Aboriginal languages 3,625 1,505 2,120 2,055 765 1,285
Algonquian languages 3,010 1,250 1,765 1,650 620 1,030
Blackfoot 40 10 30 35 10 25
Cree-Montagnais languages 2,850 1,190 1,665 1,530 580 950
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 5 5 0 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 20 5 10 15 10 10
Plains Cree 395 140 255 310 105 210
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 30 5 20 20 10 10
Woods Cree 155 65 90 135 55 80
Cree, n.o.s. 2,250 965 1,280 1,045 405 640
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 5 5 5 5 0
Malecite 0 5 0 5 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 5 5 5 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 105 45 65 80 25 55
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 100 40 60 75 25 50
Oji-Cree 5 0 0 5 5 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 235 80 155 200 65 135
Northern Athabaskan languages 230 80 155 200 70 130
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 5 5 5 0 0 5
Carrier 5 0 5 5 0 5
Chilcotin 5 0 0 0 5 0
Dene 155 55 100 130 45 85
Dogrib (Tlicho) 20 5 15 20 5 15
Gwich'in 5 5 5 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 5 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 40 15 25 35 15 25
North Slavey (Hare) 10 5 5 10 0 5
South Slavey 25 10 15 20 5 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 5 0 0 5
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 5
Haida 5 5 5 0 0 5
Inuit languages 70 15 50 50 15 35
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 10 0 10
Inuktitut 40 10 30 25 10 15
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 20 5 15 15 5 10
Iroquoian languages 5 5 0 5 5 5
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 5 5 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 35 20 15 30 15 15
Salish languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 5 0 5
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 230 105 125 90 30 55
Dakota 75 25 45 45 15 30
Stoney 155 80 80 45 15 30
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Tlingit 5 0 0 0 5 0
Tsimshian languages 5 0 0 5 5 5
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 5 5 5 0 5
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. 25 20 5 25 10 10
Non-Aboriginal languages 315,845 153,325 162,515 294,170 142,815 151,350
Afro-Asiatic languages 31,360 16,390 14,970 30,850 16,095 14,760
Berber languages 130 75 60 130 70 60
Kabyle 75 40 35 75 40 30
Berber languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 55 30 25
Cushitic languages 7,905 3,970 3,935 7,900 3,965 3,935
Bilen 245 140 105 245 140 105
Oromo 1,130 580 545 1,125 580 540
Somali 6,515 3,235 3,275 6,510 3,235 3,275
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 20 10 15
Semitic languages 23,255 12,305 10,950 22,755 12,015 10,740
Amharic 2,515 1,220 1,295 2,495 1,210 1,290
Arabic 17,610 9,430 8,185 17,155 9,165 7,990
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 80 40 35 75 40 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 40 25 15 40 20 15
Harari 165 90 80 170 90 85
Hebrew 405 225 185 395 215 180
Maltese 25 10 15 25 10 10
Tigrigna 2,330 1,220 1,105 2,320 1,220 1,100
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 85 50 35 80 50 35
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 70 40 25 65 40 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,655 4,460 5,195 9,460 4,365 5,095
Khmer (Cambodian) 760 360 400 750 355 395
Vietnamese 8,880 4,095 4,790 8,705 4,010 4,695
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 5 5 10 5 5
Austronesian languages 43,375 18,855 24,520 39,730 17,365 22,365
Bikol 115 55 65 100 50 55
Cebuano 2,000 830 1,165 1,835 775 1,060
Fijian 50 30 25 50 25 20
Hiligaynon 535 235 300 505 225 280
Ilocano 1,880 790 1,090 1,745 745 1,000
Malagasy 10 5 5 10 0 5
Malay 525 225 300 485 215 270
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 350 165 185 315 150 165
Pangasinan 110 45 70 110 45 65
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 37,430 16,300 21,130 34,220 14,970 19,255
Waray-Waray 75 30 40 70 35 35
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 290 135 155 275 125 150
Creole languages 1,020 530 485 985 515 470
Haitian Creole 50 25 25 55 25 30
Creole, n.o.s. 615 345 275 595 330 265
Creole languages, n.i.e. 345 160 185 340 155 180
Dravidian languages 6,850 3,565 3,280 6,550 3,410 3,140
Kannada 205 105 105 200 100 100
Malayalam 3,485 1,795 1,685 3,335 1,720 1,620
Tamil 2,195 1,155 1,035 2,075 1,095 975
Telugu 940 495 445 915 485 430
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 20 10 10
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 154,280 76,555 77,725 139,345 69,005 70,340
Albanian 770 415 350 760 410 345
Armenian 170 80 90 165 80 85
Balto-Slavic languages 35,010 16,355 18,655 31,195 14,505 16,695
Baltic languages 330 150 180 285 125 160
Latvian 155 70 80 130 60 70
Lithuanian 175 80 95 155 65 90
Slavic languages 34,685 16,210 18,475 30,915 14,380 16,535
Belarusan 35 20 20 35 15 15
Bosnian 715 355 360 695 350 345
Bulgarian 475 245 225 450 230 215
Croatian 2,020 1,055 965 1,890 990 905
Czech 905 440 470 770 380 390
Macedonian 185 95 90 175 90 85
Polish 9,460 4,420 5,040 8,495 3,965 4,530
Russian 5,780 2,675 3,110 5,255 2,440 2,810
Serbian 1,835 930 910 1,735 875 860
Serbo-Croatian 365 180 180 340 170 170
Slovak 620 300 320 505 245 255
Slovene (Slovenian) 290 140 155 250 115 135
Ukrainian 11,895 5,305 6,595 10,235 4,460 5,775
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 80 45 35
Celtic languages 120 75 50 100 60 40
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 20 45 25 20
Welsh 35 20 15 25 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 40 25 15 35 25 10
Germanic languages 22,200 10,635 11,560 15,495 7,255 8,240
Afrikaans 625 325 295 440 235 210
Danish 770 380 390 555 265 290
Dutch 4,305 2,085 2,225 3,010 1,450 1,560
Frisian 105 60 45 65 40 25
German 15,695 7,465 8,235 10,890 5,030 5,865
Icelandic 35 15 20 30 15 20
Norwegian 230 105 120 170 70 95
Swedish 300 135 170 215 95 115
Vlaams (Flemish) 80 35 45 55 20 30
Yiddish 55 30 25 55 30 25
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 10 0 0
Greek 1,080 590 490 1,000 540 460
Indo-Iranian languages 64,165 32,955 31,210 61,955 31,800 30,155
Indo-Aryan languages 57,540 29,485 28,060 55,480 28,405 27,070
Bengali 2,340 1,230 1,110 2,300 1,210 1,085
Gujarati 5,770 2,990 2,780 5,650 2,930 2,720
Hindi 8,420 4,240 4,185 8,190 4,115 4,075
Kashmiri 25 15 10 20 10 5
Konkani 155 80 70 150 80 70
Marathi 540 275 265 525 270 255
Nepali 1,995 1,040 955 1,950 1,020 930
Oriya (Odia) 70 40 35 70 35 35
Punjabi (Panjabi) 27,800 14,275 13,525 26,615 13,660 12,955
Sindhi 940 440 505 920 425 490
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,310 680 630 1,235 635 590
Urdu 8,170 4,170 4,000 7,860 4,015 3,850
Iranian languages 6,340 3,325 3,020 6,205 3,250 2,955
Kurdish 760 420 340 745 410 330
Pashto 665 350 315 635 330 300
Persian (Farsi) 4,920 2,550 2,370 4,825 2,505 2,320
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 150 130 280 145 130
Italic (Romance) languages 30,765 15,450 15,315 28,665 14,350 14,315
Catalan 25 15 15 25 15 15
Italian 4,920 2,440 2,480 4,595 2,260 2,335
Portuguese 4,640 2,275 2,370 4,210 2,045 2,165
Romanian 2,550 1,275 1,270 2,415 1,205 1,210
Spanish 18,605 9,435 9,175 17,410 8,830 8,585
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 15 5 10
Japanese 1,070 345 725 995 325 670
Kartvelian languages 70 40 30 60 35 25
Georgian 65 40 30 60 35 25
Korean 6,370 3,030 3,345 6,095 2,900 3,195
Mongolic languages 80 35 45 80 35 45
Mongolian 80 35 45 75 35 45
Niger-Congo languages 7,370 3,720 3,650 7,080 3,580 3,500
Akan (Twi) 890 460 430 855 445 410
Bamanankan 15 10 5 20 10 5
Edo 140 70 70 135 65 65
Ewe 125 80 50 120 70 45
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 140 75 65 135 70 60
Ga 70 40 25 65 35 30
Ganda 210 105 105 200 100 100
Igbo 310 165 145 305 165 145
Lingala 165 80 85 155 80 80
Rundi (Kirundi) 405 200 205 390 190 195
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 610 300 305 605 300 305
Shona 565 280 285 520 255 270
Swahili 1,245 605 645 1,220 590 625
Wolof 130 85 45 135 85 45
Yoruba 705 395 310 675 380 300
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,640 775 870 1,555 735 820
Nilo-Saharan languages 750 385 365 740 375 360
Dinka 340 175 165 335 175 165
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 410 210 200 410 210 200
Sign languages 400 195 205 315 160 155
American Sign Language 185 85 95 150 70 85
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 220 110 110 160 90 75
Sino-Tibetan languages 47,970 22,650 25,320 47,070 22,265 24,810
Chinese languages 47,265 22,275 24,990 46,385 21,900 24,490
Cantonese 22,735 10,615 12,115 22,360 10,460 11,900
Hakka 620 290 330 610 285 320
Mandarin 19,935 9,465 10,470 19,570 9,305 10,265
Min Dong 70 30 45 70 30 40
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,265 580 685 1,230 560 665
Wu (Shanghainese) 235 120 115 230 120 120
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,380 1,165 1,215 2,290 1,130 1,160
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 5 15 30 10 15
Tibeto-Burman languages 705 375 325 690 365 320
Burmese 145 80 65 135 70 60
Karenic languages 430 235 200 430 230 195
Tibetan 20 10 10 20 15 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 100 50 55 95 50 55
Tai-Kadai languages 1,025 380 640 945 365 580
Lao 385 190 190 370 185 190
Thai 630 190 440 560 180 385
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 15 5 10 15 5 10
Turkic languages 2,080 1,165 915 2,015 1,125 890
Azerbaijani 120 75 45 115 70 45
Turkish 1,745 970 775 1,690 935 755
Uyghur 65 35 30 55 35 20
Uzbek 110 65 50 110 60 45
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 45 20 20
Uralic languages 1,890 890 1,000 1,615 765 850
Estonian 45 20 30 35 15 20
Finnish 235 95 140 185 75 110
Hungarian 1,605 780 830 1,390 675 715
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 235 135 100 220 125 90
Multiple responses 34,695 16,860 17,835 31,455 15,340 16,120
English and French 3,965 1,940 2,030 3,140 1,545 1,600
English and non-official language 28,870 13,995 14,875 26,595 12,940 13,655
French and non-official language 1,235 615 625 1,135 565 575
English, French and non-official language 625 315 310 580 295 285
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 1,351,350 676,340 675,015 1,050,030 523,450 526,580
Single responses 1,278,690 640,905 637,785 982,250 490,335 491,925
Official languages 1,103,440 554,800 548,640 814,680 408,025 406,655
English 1,092,365 549,120 543,245 805,715 403,460 402,255
French 11,070 5,675 5,395 8,965 4,570 4,395
Non-official languages 175,250 86,105 89,145 167,575 82,305 85,265
Aboriginal languages 690 315 375 420 190 230
Algonquian languages 610 285 320 350 165 190
Blackfoot 5 5 5 10 5 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 575 265 310 330 150 175
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 10 10 5 15 10 5
Plains Cree 60 25 30 50 25 30
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 15 5 15 20 5 15
Cree, n.o.s. 480 220 255 250 120 135
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 5 5 0 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 20 15 10 10 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 20 10 10 10 5 5
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 20 5 15 20 5 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 5 15 20 5 15
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 5
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 15 5 5 10 5 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 5 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 5 0 5 5 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 5 0 5 5 0 5
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 5 0 5 0 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 5 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 5 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 40 20 25 30 10 15
Dakota 20 10 10 10 5 5
Stoney 20 15 10 15 5 5
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. 15 10 5 15 10 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 174,560 85,790 88,770 167,155 82,115 85,040
Afro-Asiatic languages 20,350 10,325 10,025 20,215 10,255 9,960
Berber languages 95 45 50 95 45 50
Kabyle 50 25 25 50 25 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 40 20 25
Cushitic languages 5,850 2,930 2,920 5,845 2,930 2,920
Bilen 215 120 90 210 120 90
Oromo 885 455 435 885 450 435
Somali 4,740 2,350 2,385 4,740 2,350 2,385
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 10
Semitic languages 14,390 7,335 7,050 14,250 7,265 6,985
Amharic 1,695 805 890 1,695 805 890
Arabic 10,615 5,460 5,155 10,485 5,390 5,090
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 40 15 20 40 20 25
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 10 5 20 10 5
Harari 110 55 60 110 55 60
Hebrew 190 95 90 190 100 90
Maltese 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tigrigna 1,650 855 795 1,655 855 795
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 55 35 20 55 30 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 25 15 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 6,250 2,890 3,360 6,175 2,850 3,325
Khmer (Cambodian) 385 180 205 385 185 205
Vietnamese 5,865 2,705 3,160 5,785 2,670 3,115
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 23,190 10,890 12,300 21,440 10,075 11,370
Bikol 15 10 5 15 5 5
Cebuano 825 400 425 785 380 405
Fijian 25 15 10 25 15 15
Hiligaynon 195 85 110 185 85 105
Ilocano 615 290 325 580 275 305
Malagasy 10 5 5 5 5 5
Malay 145 70 70 130 60 65
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 130 60 70 125 60 65
Pangasinan 25 10 15 25 10 15
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 21,110 9,895 11,210 19,470 9,135 10,335
Waray-Waray 10 5 10 10 5 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 85 45 45 85 40 40
Creole languages 570 285 280 560 285 280
Haitian Creole 40 20 20 40 20 20
Creole, n.o.s. 380 200 180 370 195 175
Creole languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 145 70 80
Dravidian languages 4,465 2,305 2,160 4,285 2,210 2,075
Kannada 80 35 45 75 35 40
Malayalam 2,345 1,205 1,140 2,265 1,165 1,105
Tamil 1,470 780 690 1,385 730 650
Telugu 565 280 280 555 280 280
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 10 0 5
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 75,965 38,125 37,835 71,665 35,925 35,745
Albanian 370 195 175 365 195 170
Armenian 75 40 35 75 40 35
Balto-Slavic languages 12,890 6,280 6,610 12,045 5,850 6,195
Baltic languages 120 55 65 115 50 60
Latvian 50 25 25 45 20 25
Lithuanian 65 35 35 65 35 35
Slavic languages 12,770 6,225 6,545 11,940 5,795 6,140
Belarusan 10 5 5 10 5 5
Bosnian 300 155 150 300 150 145
Bulgarian 290 145 150 280 140 140
Croatian 900 460 445 880 450 430
Czech 260 140 125 240 125 115
Macedonian 90 50 45 85 45 40
Polish 3,835 1,805 2,025 3,535 1,655 1,875
Russian 3,280 1,620 1,655 3,045 1,500 1,545
Serbian 1,005 505 500 965 485 485
Serbo-Croatian 115 55 60 110 50 55
Slovak 175 85 90 130 60 65
Slovene (Slovenian) 70 35 35 60 30 25
Ukrainian 2,410 1,160 1,255 2,275 1,085 1,195
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 25 10 15
Celtic languages 10 5 0 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 5 5 5 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 0
Germanic languages 3,400 1,675 1,720 2,010 960 1,045
Afrikaans 325 165 155 210 110 105
Danish 40 20 15 35 15 20
Dutch 305 150 155 170 85 90
Frisian 5 5 5 5 0 5
German 2,610 1,280 1,330 1,495 705 790
Icelandic 15 5 10 15 10 5
Norwegian 15 5 5 10 5 5
Swedish 70 30 40 55 25 30
Vlaams (Flemish) 15 10 5 15 5 5
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 375 190 190 340 175 170
Indo-Iranian languages 43,190 21,925 21,265 41,860 21,245 20,615
Indo-Aryan languages 39,050 19,835 19,215 37,795 19,195 18,605
Bengali 1,455 755 705 1,435 740 695
Gujarati 3,665 1,860 1,805 3,605 1,830 1,775
Hindi 5,100 2,600 2,495 4,955 2,520 2,435
Kashmiri 5 0 0 5 5 0
Konkani 35 20 20 40 20 15
Marathi 335 170 165 325 165 155
Nepali 1,395 725 665 1,365 715 650
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 20 35 15 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 20,655 10,510 10,150 19,905 10,125 9,775
Sindhi 460 225 235 450 225 230
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 785 410 380 745 390 360
Urdu 5,125 2,540 2,585 4,930 2,445 2,490
Iranian languages 4,025 2,040 1,985 3,950 2,000 1,945
Kurdish 375 200 175 370 195 175
Pashto 430 235 200 410 220 195
Persian (Farsi) 3,215 1,610 1,610 3,160 1,585 1,580
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 120 55 65 115 55 65
Italic (Romance) languages 15,655 7,825 7,835 14,960 7,460 7,500
Catalan 10 5 5 10 5 10
Italian 1,410 640 770 1,370 620 745
Portuguese 1,920 920 1,000 1,820 865 955
Romanian 1,355 675 690 1,310 650 655
Spanish 10,955 5,585 5,370 10,445 5,315 5,130
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 5 5
Japanese 475 190 290 450 180 270
Kartvelian languages 55 30 25 50 25 25
Georgian 50 30 25 50 30 25
Korean 4,600 2,255 2,340 4,435 2,180 2,260
Mongolic languages 45 20 25 45 20 25
Mongolian 50 25 25 50 25 30
Niger-Congo languages 2,965 1,425 1,535 2,875 1,385 1,490
Akan (Twi) 445 210 235 425 205 225
Bamanankan 5 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 35 20 20 35 20 15
Ewe 40 20 20 40 25 20
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 55 25 25 55 30 25
Ga 20 10 5 15 10 5
Ganda 80 35 40 75 35 45
Igbo 80 40 45 85 35 45
Lingala 40 20 25 35 20 20
Rundi (Kirundi) 200 90 105 190 90 100
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 285 150 140 285 145 140
Shona 215 100 120 200 90 110
Swahili 585 275 315 585 275 310
Wolof 90 50 40 90 45 40
Yoruba 280 145 135 270 140 130
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 505 230 275 485 220 265
Nilo-Saharan languages 370 190 180 370 190 180
Dinka 205 110 95 205 110 90
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 165 75 90 165 75 90
Sign languages 510 290 220 405 235 170
American Sign Language 195 105 90 170 85 80
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 315 185 130 235 145 90
Sino-Tibetan languages 32,370 15,355 17,015 31,925 15,150 16,780
Chinese languages 31,825 15,075 16,750 31,395 14,875 16,525
Cantonese 14,745 6,815 7,925 14,585 6,745 7,835
Hakka 215 95 120 210 90 120
Mandarin 14,730 7,150 7,580 14,495 7,035 7,460
Min Dong 15 5 10 15 5 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 555 235 315 545 235 310
Wu (Shanghainese) 120 65 60 120 65 60
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,445 710 740 1,415 695 720
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 540 280 260 530 275 250
Burmese 100 55 45 90 50 40
Karenic languages 360 195 170 355 190 165
Tibetan 20 10 10 20 15 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 60 25 35
Tai-Kadai languages 480 220 255 440 210 230
Lao 185 90 100 185 90 95
Thai 285 125 155 255 120 140
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 5 0 0
Turkic languages 1,310 705 605 1,275 685 590
Azerbaijani 55 35 20 55 30 20
Turkish 1,140 605 530 1,105 590 520
Uyghur 40 20 15 30 20 15
Uzbek 70 40 30 70 35 35
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 5 15 10 5
Uralic languages 510 240 270 460 220 245
Estonian 5 0 5 0 5 5
Finnish 30 15 15 25 10 15
Hungarian 475 230 250 430 210 225
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 70 35 30
Multiple responses 72,665 35,435 37,225 67,775 33,120 34,660
English and French 2,785 1,385 1,400 2,300 1,155 1,145
English and non-official language 67,940 33,110 34,830 63,660 31,070 32,580
French and non-official language 590 285 305 560 270 290
English, French and non-official language 1,345 660 685 1,265 625 640
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 1,351,355 676,340 675,015 1,050,030 523,450 526,580
None 1,153,360 579,870 573,485 870,080 435,560 434,525
English 79,905 39,990 39,910 75,345 37,690 37,655
French 14,995 7,010 7,985 11,470 5,390 6,075
Non-official language 99,405 47,585 51,815 89,650 43,040 46,615
Aboriginal 3,925 1,760 2,165 1,840 720 1,120
Non-Aboriginal 95,480 45,825 49,650 87,815 42,320 45,500
English and French 690 355 335 670 345 325
English and non-official language 1,890 985 905 1,815 940 875
French and non-official language 1,075 520 550 955 465 485
English, French and non-official language 45 25 20 40 25 15
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 1,089,035 542,885 546,145 852,860 423,585 429,270
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,036,860 517,415 519,450 811,615 403,260 408,355
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,644 55,806 34,009 43,024 53,561 34,452
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 1,037,105 517,450 519,655 811,770 403,290 408,480
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 38,702 47,723 31,092 38,254 46,086 31,480
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 963,165 493,060 470,105 752,745 383,200 369,545
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,262 55,390 32,915 42,683 53,222 33,438
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 614,675 247,770 366,905 487,620 198,705 288,915
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 4,013 3,615 4,178 3,730 2,932 4,028
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 841,380 441,725 399,655 657,605 343,235 314,370
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,283 55,861 34,531 43,881 53,827 35,291
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 1,089,050 543,030 546,020 852,995 423,740 429,250
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,037,385 517,490 519,900 811,950 403,325 408,625
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 60,535 76,430 44,714 59,230 73,693 44,955
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 1,037,655 517,535 520,120 812,130 403,360 408,770
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 49,314 60,735 37,950 48,426 58,795 38,195
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 963,165 492,670 470,490 752,945 383,070 369,870
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 60,607 76,656 43,802 59,300 74,007 44,069
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 614,190 247,515 366,670 486,940 198,235 288,705
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,203 7,214 7,196 7,069 6,925 7,168
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 841,380 440,570 400,805 657,655 342,600 315,055
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 57,368 70,817 42,584 56,430 68,547 43,255
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 1,089,050 543,030 546,020 852,990 423,745 429,250
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 393,250 225,915 167,330 306,500 173,705 132,800
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 64,820 74,817 54,797 63,938 72,450 55,329
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 78,136 90,265 61,761 76,896 87,968 62,413
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 93.0 95.5 88.7 92.8 95.4 88.8
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 77.0 79.3 73.1 77.2 79.3 73.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 7.0 4.5 11.3 7.2 4.6 11.2
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 1,089,035 542,885 546,145 852,855 423,590 429,270
Without total income 52,170 25,475 26,695 41,245 20,325 20,920
With total income 1,036,865 517,415 519,450 811,615 403,265 408,355
Percentage with total income 95.2 95.3 95.1 95.2 95.2 95.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 128,305 48,450 79,860 100,185 39,225 60,965
$10,000 to $19,999 129,375 48,900 80,470 103,365 40,100 63,270
$20,000 to $29,999 121,515 46,905 74,610 96,250 37,655 58,600
$30,000 to $39,999 102,560 43,470 59,085 81,605 35,220 46,385
$40,000 to $49,999 98,600 45,190 53,420 78,880 36,550 42,335
$50,000 to $59,999 88,205 43,525 44,685 70,395 34,955 35,440
$60,000 to $69,999 73,910 40,665 33,245 58,550 32,055 26,485
$70,000 to $79,999 59,670 35,775 23,895 46,640 27,735 18,905
$80,000 to $89,999 47,480 29,730 17,750 36,700 22,520 14,180
$90,000 to $99,999 40,870 25,530 15,340 31,325 19,160 12,160
$100,000 and over 146,365 109,280 37,090 107,710 78,085 29,630
$100,000 to $149,999 95,525 68,460 27,065 71,420 49,705 21,710
$150,000 and over 50,845 40,820 10,020 36,295 28,380 7,915
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 1,089,035 542,890 546,145 852,855 423,590 429,270
Without after-tax income 51,930 25,440 26,490 41,090 20,300 20,790
With after-tax income 1,037,105 517,455 519,650 811,770 403,290 408,480
Percentage with after-tax income 95.2 95.3 95.1 95.2 95.2 95.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 131,330 49,260 82,070 102,355 39,795 62,560
$10,000 to $19,999 135,365 51,315 84,055 108,050 42,050 65,995
$20,000 to $29,999 140,435 54,920 85,515 111,125 44,180 66,945
$30,000 to $39,999 128,265 56,935 71,330 102,575 46,140 56,435
$40,000 to $49,999 122,780 59,820 62,960 98,135 48,065 50,070
$50,000 to $59,999 99,610 54,930 44,680 78,785 43,280 35,515
$60,000 to $69,999 74,370 45,450 28,920 57,785 34,785 23,005
$70,000 to $79,999 57,180 36,110 21,075 43,805 27,025 16,780
$80,000 and over 147,765 108,710 39,055 109,145 77,970 31,180
$80,000 to $89,999 43,085 28,550 14,535 32,800 21,185 11,615
$90,000 to $99,999 28,505 20,400 8,105 21,290 14,790 6,500
$100,000 and over 76,180 59,765 16,415 55,055 41,990 13,060
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 1,089,030 542,890 546,145 852,855 423,585 429,270
Without employment income 247,655 101,165 146,490 195,250 80,355 114,895
With employment income 841,380 441,725 399,655 657,605 343,235 314,375
Percentage with employment income 77.3 81.4 73.2 77.1 81.0 73.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 86,685 38,495 48,190 64,985 28,815 36,165
$5,000 to $9,999 55,015 22,630 32,385 43,115 17,945 25,165
$10,000 to $19,999 91,860 37,810 54,050 73,260 30,900 42,360
$20,000 to $29,999 77,795 31,835 45,960 61,955 26,065 35,890
$30,000 to $39,999 76,115 33,520 42,600 61,195 27,585 33,610
$40,000 to $49,999 76,245 35,395 40,845 61,490 29,050 32,440
$50,000 to $59,999 70,960 35,320 35,640 57,085 28,580 28,510
$60,000 to $69,999 59,450 33,270 26,180 47,390 26,480 20,910
$70,000 to $79,999 49,555 30,520 19,030 39,015 23,790 15,225
$80,000 and over 197,705 142,930 54,770 148,120 104,030 44,095
$80,000 to $89,999 40,305 25,945 14,355 31,320 19,765 11,555
$90,000 to $99,999 36,435 22,975 13,455 28,030 17,295 10,735
$100,000 and over 120,965 94,010 26,955 88,770 66,970 21,800
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 518,950 ... ... 408,475 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,913 ... ... 90,874 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 80,153 ... ... 77,855 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 127,555 ... ... 106,810 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 48,765 ... ... 48,672 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 42,121 ... ... 42,081 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 391,400 ... ... 301,665 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 112,412 ... ... 110,071 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 95,401 ... ... 93,804 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 518,950 ... ... 408,555 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 121,011 ... ... 117,711 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 98,604 ... ... 96,262 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 127,555 ... ... 106,875 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 61,584 ... ... 60,823 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 50,267 ... ... 49,778 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 391,395 ... ... 301,680 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 140,378 ... ... 137,865 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 114,357 ... ... 112,729 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 518,950 ... ... 408,470 ... ...
Under $5,000 7,390 ... ... 6,240 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,570 ... ... 3,875 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 6,355 ... ... 5,395 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,135 ... ... 9,355 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 16,875 ... ... 13,480 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 13,200 ... ... 10,875 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,990 ... ... 11,430 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 15,415 ... ... 12,585 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 15,540 ... ... 12,640 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 15,785 ... ... 12,960 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 32,480 ... ... 26,545 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 32,925 ... ... 26,825 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 31,940 ... ... 25,770 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 30,325 ... ... 24,265 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 29,260 ... ... 23,225 ... ...
$100,000 and over 241,770 ... ... 183,010 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 64,045 ... ... 49,970 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 50,465 ... ... 38,495 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 64,750 ... ... 48,450 ... ...
$200,000 and over 62,505 ... ... 46,100 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 518,950 ... ... 408,475 ... ...
Under $5,000 7,860 ... ... 6,555 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,665 ... ... 3,930 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 6,510 ... ... 5,525 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,635 ... ... 9,765 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 18,040 ... ... 14,445 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 15,045 ... ... 12,420 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 16,750 ... ... 13,795 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 18,680 ... ... 15,300 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 19,535 ... ... 16,040 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 20,285 ... ... 16,570 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 41,260 ... ... 33,560 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 40,010 ... ... 32,260 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 38,645 ... ... 30,600 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 36,630 ... ... 28,800 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 33,010 ... ... 25,525 ... ...
$100,000 and over 190,390 ... ... 143,405 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 67,345 ... ... 51,275 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 46,560 ... ... 34,990 ... ...
$150,000 and over 76,495 ... ... 57,140 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 369,395 ... ... 282,440 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 111,310 ... ... 109,047 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 94,389 ... ... 92,897 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 132,010 ... ... 97,695 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 103,532 ... ... 102,965 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 87,574 ... ... 87,275 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 171,215 ... ... 130,990 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 134,667 ... ... 131,410 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 112,931 ... ... 110,892 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 52,985 ... ... 42,780 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 64,759 ... ... 64,843 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 58,389 ... ... 58,514 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 369,160 ... ... 282,220 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 140,446 ... ... 138,209 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 114,134 ... ... 112,697 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 131,935 ... ... 97,700 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 136,617 ... ... 135,498 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 109,851 ... ... 109,227 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 171,300 ... ... 131,105 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 163,777 ... ... 161,470 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 132,640 ... ... 131,176 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 52,785 ... ... 42,490 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 79,290 ... ... 78,488 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 67,980 ... ... 67,522 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 201,240 107,540 93,705 170,210 90,315 79,890
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 42,935 48,034 37,847 42,481 46,599 38,381
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 37,875 41,450 34,190 37,563 40,384 34,607
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 201,100 107,490 93,605 170,225 90,355 79,875
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 54,457 59,930 48,171 53,381 57,946 48,217
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 44,936 48,541 40,797 44,196 47,142 40,863
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 1,340,925 671,760 669,165 1,041,915 520,080 521,830
In the bottom half of the distribution 502,555 241,985 260,565 403,965 194,720 209,245
In the bottom decile 97,810 47,710 50,105 80,300 39,225 41,075
In the second decile 89,910 40,945 48,965 73,410 33,680 39,730
In the third decile 95,570 45,350 50,220 77,050 36,645 40,410
In the fourth decile 104,180 50,900 53,280 82,595 40,425 42,170
In the fifth decile 115,085 57,085 58,005 90,610 44,750 45,860
In the top half of the distribution 838,375 429,775 408,600 637,950 325,360 312,590
In the sixth decile 125,585 62,540 63,040 98,120 48,665 49,450
In the seventh decile 138,545 69,965 68,580 106,520 53,600 52,920
In the eighth decile 157,745 80,805 76,945 120,710 61,490 59,220
In the ninth decile 186,920 96,095 90,825 141,440 72,395 69,050
In the top decile 229,575 120,365 109,210 171,160 89,210 81,950
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 1,332,530 667,500 665,025 1,041,915 520,085 521,835
0 to 17 years 294,235 150,710 143,530 223,455 114,220 109,230
0 to 5 years 104,230 53,155 51,075 80,150 40,800 39,350
18 to 64 years 884,570 444,810 439,760 699,620 351,345 348,275
65 years and over 153,720 71,985 81,740 118,845 54,510 64,335
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 124,430 58,460 65,965 104,820 49,430 55,385
0 to 17 years 39,060 20,005 19,060 32,950 16,885 16,065
0 to 5 years 14,785 7,565 7,220 12,755 6,540 6,215
18 to 64 years 73,305 34,040 39,265 62,610 29,240 33,370
65 years and over 12,060 4,415 7,645 9,260 3,310 5,950
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 9.3 8.8 9.9 10.1 9.5 10.6
0 to 17 years (%) 13.3 13.3 13.3 14.7 14.8 14.7
0 to 5 years (%) 14.2 14.2 14.1 15.9 16.0 15.8
18 to 64 years (%) 8.3 7.7 8.9 8.9 8.3 9.6
65 years and over (%) 7.8 6.1 9.4 7.8 6.1 9.2
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 105,460 51,295 54,160 95,835 46,655 49,180
0 to 17 years 29,780 15,205 14,580 26,675 13,630 13,050
0 to 5 years 11,365 5,805 5,565 10,340 5,290 5,050
18 to 64 years 70,045 33,930 36,115 64,000 31,085 32,915
65 years and over 5,630 2,165 3,465 5,160 1,945 3,210
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 7.9 7.7 8.1 9.2 9.0 9.4
0 to 17 years (%) 10.1 10.1 10.2 11.9 11.9 11.9
0 to 5 years (%) 10.9 10.9 10.9 12.9 13.0 12.8
18 to 64 years (%) 7.9 7.6 8.2 9.1 8.8 9.5
65 years and over (%) 3.7 3.0 4.2 4.3 3.6 5.0
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 1,340,930 671,765 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 522,000
Official languages 1,320,485 663,535 656,950 1,022,335 512,215 510,120
English 1,318,800 662,815 655,985 1,020,840 511,585 509,250
French 97,225 45,625 51,595 79,270 37,370 41,900
Non-official languages 403,605 196,230 207,370 372,490 181,415 191,075
Aboriginal languages 6,790 3,000 3,790 3,730 1,500 2,230
Algonquian languages 5,965 2,585 3,375 3,165 1,220 1,945
Blackfoot 50 10 35 35 10 30
Cree-Montagnais languages 5,760 2,505 3,255 3,015 1,165 1,850
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 20 0 15 20 10 15
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 20 10 15 10 0 10
Plains Cree 1,025 390 640 890 335 555
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 30 10 15 25 10 15
Woods Cree 265 125 135 230 100 130
Cree, n.o.s. 4,410 1,970 2,440 1,845 710 1,135
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 0 10 10 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 10 0 10 10 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 190 75 115 130 45 90
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 185 70 115 125 40 85
Oji-Cree 10 0 0 10 10 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 325 130 195 280 115 165
Northern Athabaskan languages 325 135 195 280 115 165
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 10 0 0
Carrier 30 0 20 25 0 15
Chilcotin 10 10 0 10 10 0
Dene 215 75 135 180 70 115
Dogrib (Tlicho) 45 20 25 40 20 20
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 35 25 15 30 20 10
North Slavey (Hare) 15 10 0 15 10 0
South Slavey 10 10 0 10 10 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 10 10 0 10 0
Tahltan languages 10 0 0 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 10 0 0 10 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 10 0 10 10 0
Inuit languages 75 30 45 60 25 30
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 15 0 10 10 0 10
Inuktitut 35 10 25 30 10 20
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 25 20 10 15 20 0
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 10 0 0
Cayuga 0 10 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 10 0 0 10 10 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 60 35 25 50 25 20
Salish languages 30 15 15 25 10 10
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 10 0 0 10 0 10
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 10 0 10 10 10 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 10 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 390 215 180 155 85 70
Dakota 120 70 50 75 45 30
Stoney 285 150 135 85 45 40
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 10 0 0 10 0
Tsimshian languages 20 10 10 20 10 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 0 10 0 0
Nisga'a 15 10 10 15 10 10
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 10 0 10 10 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 10 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 396,955 193,305 203,650 368,890 179,980 188,910
Afro-Asiatic languages 45,040 23,355 21,690 44,015 22,805 21,205
Berber languages 205 105 100 205 105 95
Kabyle 85 45 40 85 45 40
Berber languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 120 60 60
Cushitic languages 9,800 4,985 4,815 9,780 4,980 4,800
Bilen 240 140 100 240 140 100
Oromo 1,210 650 565 1,205 645 555
Somali 8,395 4,220 4,175 8,385 4,215 4,165
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 15 20 30 15 15
Semitic languages 36,220 18,890 17,325 35,215 18,350 16,860
Amharic 4,090 2,080 2,010 4,080 2,070 2,005
Arabic 28,490 14,995 13,490 27,545 14,495 13,055
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 65 35 30 65 40 30
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 20 15 0 20 20 10
Harari 235 100 140 240 100 140
Hebrew 1,470 765 700 1,425 750 680
Maltese 75 35 35 60 30 30
Tigrigna 3,130 1,585 1,545 3,130 1,585 1,540
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 160 85 75 160 85 75
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 150 90 60 150 85 60
Austro-Asiatic languages 12,870 6,000 6,865 12,605 5,885 6,725
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,100 525 570 1,080 510 565
Vietnamese 11,820 5,500 6,315 11,580 5,400 6,180
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 10 10 10
Austronesian languages 54,400 23,795 30,605 49,920 21,975 27,945
Bikol 75 40 40 60 30 30
Cebuano 2,585 1,145 1,440 2,385 1,070 1,315
Fijian 145 85 60 135 90 50
Hiligaynon 520 220 305 510 210 300
Ilocano 2,455 1,030 1,425 2,325 970 1,350
Malagasy 15 10 10 15 10 10
Malay 1,240 560 680 1,125 515 610
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 510 240 275 480 215 270
Pangasinan 170 70 100 165 70 95
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 51,625 22,520 29,105 47,350 20,780 26,575
Waray-Waray 105 30 70 105 30 70
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 430 185 245 405 165 240
Creole languages 2,155 1,155 1,005 2,050 1,100 950
Haitian Creole 115 65 50 115 65 50
Creole, n.o.s. 1,285 710 575 1,210 670 540
Creole languages, n.i.e. 770 390 380 730 370 365
Dravidian languages 9,045 4,780 4,260 8,655 4,555 4,100
Kannada 400 190 200 370 175 195
Malayalam 4,600 2,370 2,230 4,395 2,255 2,140
Tamil 3,230 1,775 1,460 3,045 1,655 1,385
Telugu 1,365 730 635 1,345 720 630
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 70 45 30 65 40 25
Hmong-Mien languages 25 20 10 30 15 10
Indo-European languages 197,305 97,920 99,380 178,535 88,710 89,825
Albanian 885 490 390 880 485 390
Armenian 205 80 125 190 75 115
Balto-Slavic languages 40,470 19,095 21,375 36,175 17,025 19,155
Baltic languages 550 255 295 510 240 270
Latvian 250 120 125 230 110 125
Lithuanian 300 140 165 280 135 150
Slavic languages 40,140 18,940 21,200 35,885 16,885 19,000
Belarusan 110 60 50 95 50 45
Bosnian 1,135 545 590 1,105 540 570
Bulgarian 545 270 275 525 260 260
Croatian 2,820 1,560 1,260 2,655 1,455 1,195
Czech 1,045 445 600 880 395 490
Macedonian 230 105 125 225 100 125
Polish 11,455 5,620 5,835 10,220 4,980 5,235
Russian 9,350 4,410 4,940 8,580 4,055 4,525
Serbian 2,480 1,205 1,275 2,370 1,145 1,230
Serbo-Croatian 440 215 230 420 200 220
Slovak 760 410 345 620 345 275
Slovene (Slovenian) 285 140 145 265 135 130
Ukrainian 14,540 6,295 8,250 12,650 5,395 7,250
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 105 55 50 100 45 50
Celtic languages 435 250 185 380 220 160
Scottish Gaelic 160 70 85 140 65 70
Welsh 105 60 35 80 50 35
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 190 110 75 160 100 65
Germanic languages 29,760 14,630 15,130 22,075 10,825 11,245
Afrikaans 1,250 625 625 975 495 475
Danish 830 405 425 595 270 330
Dutch 5,120 2,460 2,660 3,535 1,715 1,820
Frisian 105 70 35 65 45 20
German 21,765 10,850 10,915 16,365 8,120 8,240
Icelandic 55 20 40 45 20 30
Norwegian 475 215 260 390 155 235
Swedish 630 305 330 480 250 230
Vlaams (Flemish) 90 40 50 40 10 35
Yiddish 65 35 35 65 35 30
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 0 10 0 10
Greek 1,580 785 795 1,415 685 725
Indo-Iranian languages 79,195 40,810 38,385 76,510 39,445 37,065
Indo-Aryan languages 72,440 37,245 35,190 69,940 35,975 33,965
Bengali 2,825 1,490 1,335 2,790 1,475 1,315
Gujarati 7,530 3,750 3,785 7,415 3,690 3,725
Hindi 27,515 14,360 13,160 26,705 13,935 12,775
Kashmiri 60 35 25 45 30 20
Konkani 170 75 95 160 70 95
Marathi 840 465 375 825 455 365
Nepali 1,995 1,075 920 1,935 1,045 885
Oriya (Odia) 100 55 45 100 55 45
Punjabi (Panjabi) 36,220 18,680 17,535 34,665 17,875 16,790
Sindhi 1,750 805 940 1,720 795 930
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,840 945 895 1,740 885 845
Urdu 12,350 6,400 5,950 11,960 6,215 5,745
Iranian languages 7,260 3,805 3,455 7,070 3,715 3,355
Kurdish 855 520 335 830 510 325
Pashto 810 440 370 810 440 370
Persian (Farsi) 5,815 2,990 2,825 5,650 2,915 2,740
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 480 270 215 450 245 205
Italic (Romance) languages 49,465 24,205 25,255 45,070 22,115 22,955
Catalan 75 40 30 75 45 35
Italian 8,415 4,205 4,200 7,785 3,865 3,920
Portuguese 6,140 3,030 3,110 5,570 2,745 2,830
Romanian 3,025 1,550 1,475 2,920 1,495 1,420
Spanish 33,545 16,235 17,310 30,305 14,750 15,555
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 90 40 45
Japanese 2,570 1,115 1,455 2,330 1,015 1,320
Kartvelian languages 65 25 40 65 25 35
Georgian 60 25 35 60 25 40
Korean 7,210 3,400 3,810 6,785 3,205 3,575
Mongolic languages 145 65 80 145 65 85
Mongolian 145 60 80 145 65 85
Niger-Congo languages 13,335 6,775 6,560 12,765 6,480 6,280
Akan (Twi) 1,440 715 725 1,390 690 700
Bamanankan 35 15 15 25 15 15
Edo 290 140 145 240 110 130
Ewe 155 85 75 150 85 70
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 155 80 75 155 80 80
Ga 200 105 100 185 100 90
Ganda 430 210 220 425 210 220
Igbo 600 330 270 600 330 270
Lingala 750 370 375 710 350 365
Rundi (Kirundi) 600 285 315 585 275 305
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 910 485 425 905 480 430
Shona 1,025 500 525 895 440 450
Swahili 3,540 1,870 1,670 3,405 1,810 1,595
Wolof 225 130 85 225 130 90
Yoruba 1,610 845 770 1,580 825 755
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,370 1,655 1,720 3,195 1,575 1,630
Nilo-Saharan languages 940 465 475 920 450 470
Dinka 570 265 305 565 260 305
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 370 200 170 355 190 165
Sign languages 2,820 1,090 1,730 2,265 900 1,370
American Sign Language 1,585 570 1,010 1,350 480 870
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 1,240 515 725 930 415 510
Sino-Tibetan languages 55,300 26,660 28,640 54,115 26,130 27,985
Chinese languages 54,425 26,200 28,225 53,310 25,710 27,600
Cantonese 28,835 13,750 15,085 28,305 13,535 14,775
Hakka 705 305 395 685 300 385
Mandarin 28,270 13,480 14,790 27,655 13,200 14,455
Min Dong 25 15 10 20 10 15
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,605 715 890 1,565 705 860
Wu (Shanghainese) 260 125 140 260 120 140
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,410 1,205 1,205 2,330 1,175 1,160
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 45 20 25
Tibeto-Burman languages 895 470 430 825 430 395
Burmese 245 130 110 235 120 115
Karenic languages 475 245 225 455 230 220
Tibetan 60 25 30 45 25 20
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 180 95 75 150 85 65
Tai-Kadai languages 1,320 525 795 1,200 485 715
Lao 580 270 310 535 250 290
Thai 835 270 560 760 255 505
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 20 10 0 20 10 10
Turkic languages 2,935 1,625 1,305 2,835 1,555 1,280
Azerbaijani 250 135 110 240 130 115
Turkish 2,405 1,350 1,055 2,315 1,290 1,030
Uyghur 145 70 75 145 65 75
Uzbek 145 80 65 150 80 70
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 75 30 40 65 30 40
Uralic languages 2,335 1,120 1,215 2,035 965 1,065
Estonian 40 30 15 30 20 15
Finnish 425 170 255 355 135 210
Hungarian 1,875 925 950 1,655 810 840
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 705 400 305 675 395 285
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 1,340,930 671,765 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 521,995
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 1,204,920 604,430 600,485 916,660 457,820 458,840
Canadian citizens aged under 18 275,450 141,120 134,335 202,750 103,600 99,150
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 929,465 463,310 466,155 713,910 354,220 359,690
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 136,010 67,330 68,680 125,485 62,335 63,155
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 1,340,930 671,765 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 521,995
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 1,000,485 504,455 496,030 727,520 365,455 362,070
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 311,690 152,315 159,375 288,100 140,870 147,235
Before 1981 62,195 31,070 31,130 53,865 26,830 27,035
1981 to 1990 34,230 16,735 17,485 31,835 15,605 16,225
1991 to 2000 47,295 22,185 25,110 44,470 20,895 23,575
2001 to 2010 88,735 43,620 45,115 83,430 41,000 42,420
2001 to 2005 36,875 18,010 18,870 34,750 16,925 17,825
2006 to 2010 51,860 25,615 26,245 48,675 24,080 24,595
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 79,240 38,700 40,535 74,510 36,535 37,980
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 28,750 14,995 13,760 26,525 13,830 12,695
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 311,690 152,320 159,375 288,105 140,870 147,235
Under 5 years 29,655 15,355 14,300 26,685 13,855 12,835
5 to 14 years 54,165 28,105 26,055 48,915 25,285 23,625
15 to 24 years 64,035 29,345 34,685 59,330 27,165 32,165
25 to 44 years 138,325 67,635 70,695 129,000 63,305 65,690
45 years and over 25,510 11,870 13,640 24,175 11,265 12,915
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 54 311,695 152,315 159,375 288,105 140,870 147,235
Americas 32,055 15,400 16,655 28,480 13,780 14,700
Brazil 810 335 470 735 305 435
Colombia 2,605 1,305 1,300 2,515 1,280 1,235
El Salvador 3,080 1,570 1,515 2,985 1,530 1,460
Guyana 1,415 630 785 1,330 605 730
Haiti 540 305 240 510 280 230
Jamaica 2,810 1,270 1,540 2,615 1,185 1,430
Mexico 2,520 1,270 1,245 2,195 1,105 1,095
Peru 560 225 340 500 195 305
Trinidad and Tobago 1,650 815 835 1,495 740 755
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 8,845 4,125 4,720 7,015 3,330 3,685
Other places of birth in Americas 7,220 3,555 3,660 6,575 3,235 3,345
Europe 66,915 33,285 33,625 55,875 27,655 28,225
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,945 990 950 1,835 935 905
Croatia 1,435 770 660 1,350 720 630
France 780 345 435 640 280 360
Germany 7,405 3,710 3,700 5,555 2,745 2,815
Greece 660 370 290 590 335 255
Hungary 975 485 490 860 435 425
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 1,540 820 715 1,330 700 635
Italy 3,520 1,895 1,620 3,265 1,715 1,545
Netherlands 4,030 2,125 1,905 2,740 1,490 1,255
Poland 8,105 3,890 4,215 7,225 3,475 3,750
Portugal 2,570 1,270 1,305 2,355 1,165 1,190
Romania 2,345 1,190 1,150 2,245 1,140 1,105
Russian Federation 2,370 1,020 1,355 2,075 895 1,180
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 885 390 490 835 370 460
Ukraine 3,790 1,660 2,125 3,595 1,560 2,030
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 17,305 8,820 8,480 13,230 6,740 6,490
Other places of birth in Europe 7,260 3,530 3,725 6,155 2,950 3,205
Africa 37,320 19,305 18,015 36,040 18,620 17,420
Algeria 380 195 185 360 190 175
Egypt 2,065 1,165 895 1,995 1,125 870
Ethiopia 4,015 2,045 1,970 4,000 2,040 1,955
Kenya 2,010 1,025 980 1,890 960 925
Morocco 805 495 310 790 485 300
Nigeria 3,260 1,745 1,520 3,135 1,670 1,460
Somalia 4,590 2,255 2,335 4,580 2,250 2,330
South Africa, Republic of 2,275 1,085 1,195 1,975 935 1,040
Other places of birth in Africa 17,915 9,290 8,625 17,325 8,960 8,365
Asia 171,130 82,205 88,925 163,770 78,875 84,900
Afghanistan 1,495 770 725 1,470 760 710
Bangladesh 1,615 805 805 1,590 805 790
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 19,755 9,050 10,710 19,320 8,875 10,450
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 7,375 3,565 3,805 7,255 3,530 3,730
India 38,950 19,915 19,030 37,570 19,190 18,380
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,715 1,440 1,280 2,620 1,380 1,235
Iraq 2,100 1,140 960 2,060 1,115 945
Japan 710 205 505 625 170 455
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,995 2,345 2,650 4,695 2,205 2,490
Lebanon 5,135 2,805 2,325 4,850 2,620 2,225
Pakistan 8,305 4,270 4,030 8,040 4,115 3,925
Philippines 46,175 20,220 25,950 42,790 18,875 23,915
Sri Lanka 2,130 1,060 1,075 2,040 1,010 1,030
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 2,035 1,100 930 2,015 1,090 920
Taiwan 1,030 445 590 980 430 550
Viet Nam 10,435 4,875 5,565 10,250 4,790 5,455
Other places of birth in Asia 16,185 8,190 7,995 15,615 7,910 7,700
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 4,275 2,120 2,155 3,930 1,940 1,990
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 79,240 38,705 40,540 74,510 36,530 37,980
Americas 5,910 2,775 3,130 5,380 2,550 2,825
Brazil 270 110 160 260 110 150
Colombia 575 235 335 530 225 305
Cuba 255 115 135 200 90 115
Haiti 180 100 80 175 95 75
Jamaica 685 290 390 630 275 355
Mexico 995 515 485 885 470 415
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,490 680 810 1,310 605 705
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 230 85 140 220 85 135
Other places of birth in Americas 1,240 640 600 1,170 605 560
Europe 7,410 3,790 3,620 6,520 3,335 3,180
France 105 55 50 95 50 45
Germany 575 330 245 415 240 175
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 530 330 205 490 305 185
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 205 85 120 200 90 110
Romania 375 175 200 375 175 200
Russian Federation 460 170 290 410 155 260
Ukraine 900 415 490 865 400 465
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 1,885 1,040 840 1,450 815 630
Other places of birth in Europe 2,365 1,185 1,180 2,215 1,110 1,110
Africa 11,820 5,990 5,830 11,620 5,885 5,730
Algeria 40 15 30 40 15 30
Cameroon 375 180 195 365 175 195
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 525 250 280 515 240 280
Côte d'Ivoire 285 130 155 285 125 155
Egypt 745 410 335 730 395 330
Eritrea 990 515 475 990 520 470
Ethiopia 1,225 630 595 1,215 630 585
Morocco 245 145 100 245 145 100
Nigeria 1,565 835 730 1,525 810 715
Somalia 1,385 685 705 1,390 685 705
South Africa, Republic of 505 250 255 475 230 245
Tunisia 155 80 80 150 80 70
Other places of birth in Africa 3,770 1,870 1,900 3,685 1,835 1,845
Asia 53,380 25,775 27,605 50,335 24,415 25,925
Afghanistan 225 115 105 225 115 105
Bangladesh 555 270 285 555 270 285
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 3,680 1,655 2,030 3,615 1,635 1,980
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 305 110 195 310 110 195
India 13,635 7,130 6,500 13,270 6,925 6,345
IranCensus data footnote 61 890 480 415 860 465 400
Iraq 705 360 345 700 360 345
Israel 250 135 115 250 135 115
Japan 200 70 135 190 60 130
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,505 745 755 1,455 735 720
Lebanon 800 410 385 755 385 370
Nepal 1,105 585 525 1,085 565 515
Pakistan 1,985 990 995 1,960 980 985
Philippines 21,940 10,010 11,930 19,715 9,050 10,665
Saudi Arabia 380 215 165 365 205 160
Sri Lanka 765 365 400 750 350 395
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,410 750 650 1,390 740 645
Taiwan 130 45 90 125 40 85
Turkey 220 130 85 200 125 80
United Arab Emirates 310 170 140 305 165 140
Viet Nam 760 300 465 745 295 455
Other places of birth in Asia 1,640 750 890 1,520 705 820
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 725 380 345 660 345 315
Australia 275 145 130 230 115 110
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 450 235 210 435 225 210
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 1,340,925 671,765 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 521,995
First generationCensus data footnote 69 347,495 170,895 176,600 320,430 157,615 162,810
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 262,490 131,805 130,690 218,315 109,860 108,450
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 730,940 369,060 361,880 503,405 252,675 250,730
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 72 254,400 123,755 130,650 238,680 116,320 122,360
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 137,205 69,435 67,770 127,700 64,680 63,020
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 55,745 34,490 21,255 51,935 32,160 19,775
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 81,455 34,945 46,515 75,765 32,520 43,245
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 73,075 30,225 42,850 68,265 28,350 39,915
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 42,455 23,215 19,235 41,115 22,455 18,665
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,670 880 790 1,595 835 760
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 1,340,930 671,765 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 521,995
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 83,750 39,935 43,815 55,365 25,815 29,550
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 81,895 39,085 42,805 53,950 25,175 28,780
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 39,585 18,605 20,980 24,270 11,000 13,265
Métis 41,155 19,885 21,265 28,870 13,750 15,120
Inuk (Inuit) 1,160 595 565 810 420 390
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 1,100 525 580 855 395 460
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 755 325 435 560 245 315
Non-Aboriginal identity 1,257,175 631,830 625,350 986,780 494,335 492,440
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 1,340,930 671,765 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 521,995
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 35,180 16,305 18,870 21,095 9,350 11,745
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 1,305,750 655,460 650,295 1,021,050 510,795 510,250
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 1,340,930 671,765 669,165 1,042,150 520,150 521,995
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 28,055 13,285 14,770 16,530 7,485 9,045
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 26,965 12,785 14,185 15,695 7,110 8,585
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 20,465 9,690 10,770 10,830 4,845 5,985
Métis single ancestry 6,200 2,955 3,245 4,695 2,190 2,505
Inuit single ancestry 305 145 170 175 75 95
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 1,085 500 585 835 375 460
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 1,000 455 545 780 345 435
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 45 25 20 25 15 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 30 20 15 20 15 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 10 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 70,060 33,785 36,275 48,640 23,220 25,420
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 66,360 32,140 34,215 45,990 22,095 23,895
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 36,390 17,480 18,910 25,365 12,180 13,185
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 28,960 14,110 14,855 19,930 9,560 10,375
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 1,005 555 450 690 355 335
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 3,705 1,640 2,065 2,655 1,130 1,525
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 3,435 1,525 1,910 2,510 1,080 1,430
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 150 65 85 75 25 50
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 110 45 65 55 15 40
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 15 10 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 1,242,815 624,695 618,120 976,975 489,440 487,530
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 1,340,930 671,765 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 521,995
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 366,380 181,790 184,585 348,895 173,370 175,530
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 91,730 47,375 44,355 88,255 45,580 42,680
Chinese 60,330 29,325 31,005 58,805 28,620 30,190
Black 58,130 29,865 28,265 55,435 28,415 27,020
Filipino 62,175 28,015 34,160 56,970 25,840 31,125
Latin American 18,895 9,610 9,285 17,645 8,995 8,650
Arab 25,695 13,715 11,980 24,845 13,235 11,610
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 17,275 8,270 9,005 16,625 7,985 8,635
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 6,750 3,485 3,270 6,515 3,360 3,155
Korean 7,625 3,650 3,975 7,140 3,425 3,715
Japanese 2,530 1,005 1,525 2,190 830 1,355
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 4,080 1,930 2,145 3,740 1,760 1,985
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 11,160 5,545 5,615 10,720 5,325 5,395
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 974,550 489,975 484,575 693,250 346,780 346,465
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 1,340,930 671,760 669,165 1,042,145 520,150 521,995
North American Aboriginal origins 98,110 47,070 51,045 65,175 30,710 34,465
First Nations (North American Indian) 61,500 29,250 32,255 39,605 18,495 21,105
Inuit 1,670 860 805 1,065 515 550
Métis 39,755 19,110 20,640 28,010 13,205 14,805
Other North American origins 293,795 149,610 144,185 203,890 103,560 100,330
Acadian 1,930 1,100 830 1,335 750 585
American 21,055 10,180 10,870 15,285 7,365 7,920
Canadian 277,720 141,540 136,185 192,150 97,620 94,530
New Brunswicker 20 15 0 15 10 10
Newfoundlander 585 320 255 460 280 185
Nova Scotian 80 55 25 60 50 15
Ontarian 10 0 10 10 10 0
Québécois 495 285 215 380 225 160
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 90 45 50 65 25 35
European origins 845,035 421,410 423,625 616,035 305,910 310,125
British Isles origins 489,035 243,945 245,095 349,985 174,625 175,360
Channel Islander 70 20 45 60 10 50
Cornish 75 50 25 70 40 30
English 269,300 133,075 136,225 191,065 94,370 96,700
Irish 192,520 93,390 99,130 139,380 67,705 71,670
Manx 310 150 155 220 105 115
Scottish 216,300 106,900 109,405 155,605 76,840 78,760
Welsh 25,710 12,445 13,265 18,830 9,160 9,675
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 29,185 14,235 14,950 21,745 10,515 11,235
French origins 147,625 71,840 75,780 106,105 51,355 54,750
Alsatian 85 50 40 85 50 40
Breton 35 20 15 35 20 15
Corsican 90 50 40 85 50 35
French 147,485 71,765 75,720 105,970 51,275 54,695
Western European origins (except French origins) 287,375 141,995 145,385 196,730 96,695 100,035
Austrian 14,005 6,690 7,310 10,595 5,055 5,535
Bavarian 45 20 20 35 15 25
Belgian 7,300 3,500 3,795 4,615 2,185 2,425
Dutch 59,790 29,495 30,295 40,850 20,120 20,735
Flemish 745 320 420 435 205 220
Frisian 145 90 55 95 75 20
German 224,125 110,560 113,570 152,870 74,915 77,960
Luxembourger 205 110 95 160 85 80
Swiss 6,560 3,330 3,230 4,485 2,300 2,190
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 190 80 115 140 40 100
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 99,010 47,690 51,315 68,545 32,645 35,895
Danish 16,390 7,815 8,575 11,595 5,560 6,040
Finnish 5,565 2,780 2,785 3,965 1,880 2,090
Icelandic 5,470 2,800 2,665 4,040 2,085 1,960
Norwegian 46,055 22,100 23,955 31,745 15,110 16,635
Swedish 31,770 14,655 17,110 21,350 9,630 11,720
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 4,370 2,175 2,195 3,265 1,580 1,685
Eastern European origins 261,435 126,865 134,565 195,045 93,870 101,170
Bulgarian 910 470 440 775 405 375
Byelorussian 1,070 575 485 970 530 440
Czech 6,265 3,080 3,180 4,615 2,265 2,350
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 3,105 1,495 1,615 2,135 1,050 1,080
Estonian 700 325 375 535 240 290
Hungarian 14,970 7,305 7,665 11,495 5,540 5,950
Latvian 1,280 590 690 980 440 540
Lithuanian 2,090 1,040 1,045 1,600 770 825
Moldovan 390 170 220 360 155 205
Polish 75,115 36,530 38,585 55,885 26,815 29,070
Romanian 11,740 5,700 6,040 9,585 4,655 4,930
Russian 29,580 14,095 15,480 21,725 10,340 11,390
Slovak 3,265 1,545 1,720 2,530 1,225 1,305
Ukrainian 164,105 79,445 84,655 121,485 58,220 63,265
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 620 325 295 535 270 265
Southern European origins 78,235 39,290 38,940 66,390 33,210 33,175
Albanian 805 445 360 810 445 360
Bosnian 1,535 770 765 1,440 730 710
Catalan 35 30 0 35 30 0
Croatian 5,310 2,925 2,385 4,630 2,575 2,055
Cypriot 60 40 25 60 40 20
Greek 5,110 2,635 2,480 4,215 2,175 2,040
Italian 34,295 17,455 16,845 28,070 14,175 13,900
Kosovar 175 85 85 175 90 90
Macedonian 410 205 205 380 195 185
Maltese 485 260 225 400 220 180
Montenegrin 105 70 40 105 70 40
Portuguese 10,845 5,540 5,305 9,515 4,885 4,630
Serbian 3,420 1,665 1,755 3,110 1,510 1,595
Sicilian 90 45 45 85 45 40
Slovenian 1,385 730 655 1,105 560 550
Spanish 16,945 7,795 9,150 14,945 6,880 8,065
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,725 850 875 1,355 655 690
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 60 30 25 60 35 30
Other European origins 7,505 3,965 3,540 6,140 3,275 2,865
Basque 120 55 70 95 35 60
Jewish 3,820 2,080 1,745 3,245 1,765 1,485
Roma (Gypsy) 120 55 70 100 50 45
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 295 145 150 210 100 105
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 3,195 1,660 1,535 2,530 1,345 1,185
Caribbean origins 15,390 7,670 7,720 13,920 6,920 7,000
Antiguan 130 65 65 130 65 60
Bahamian 105 70 35 100 70 35
Barbadian 890 435 455 780 375 410
Bermudan 45 30 15 30 20 15
Carib 50 25 25 30 20 15
Cuban 970 520 455 790 420 370
Dominican 360 185 180 320 170 150
Grenadian 345 180 160 335 180 160
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 880 505 375 820 465 360
Jamaican 7,545 3,705 3,835 6,855 3,365 3,485
Kittitian/Nevisian 25 0 20 25 0 20
Martinican 0 10 0 10 0 0
Montserratan 20 0 20 15 0 20
Puerto Rican 105 45 55 85 40 50
St. Lucian 230 120 110 215 110 105
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,500 1,300 1,200 2,290 1,190 1,095
Vincentian/Grenadinian 140 50 90 130 45 80
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,110 525 585 1,020 480 540
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 920 450 475 845 410 435
Latin, Central and South American origins 24,870 12,450 12,425 22,550 11,275 11,280
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 765 330 435 725 310 410
Arawak 10 10 0 15 15 0
Argentinian 385 220 165 305 180 125
Belizean 60 35 20 45 30 20
Bolivian 90 40 50 50 25 30
Brazilian 1,010 480 530 855 415 440
Chilean 3,940 1,980 1,965 3,640 1,815 1,820
Colombian 3,575 1,760 1,810 3,455 1,715 1,735
Costa Rican 150 75 70 135 65 65
Ecuadorian 295 145 150 245 120 130
Guatemalan 700 370 325 665 355 310
Guyanese 1,605 765 840 1,465 710 760
Hispanic 760 395 370 680 365 315
Honduran 180 110 70 155 90 60
Maya 235 120 115 220 110 115
Mexican 5,350 2,780 2,565 4,520 2,305 2,215
Nicaraguan 510 265 245 495 260 235
Panamanian 105 50 50 100 50 50
Paraguayan 25 15 10 25 15 10
Peruvian 875 430 450 810 390 420
Salvadorean 4,005 2,015 1,990 3,820 1,935 1,885
Uruguayan 140 85 55 125 75 45
Venezuelan 725 340 385 665 320 345
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,080 550 530 950 490 460
African origins 59,640 30,760 28,885 56,970 29,310 27,655
Central and West African origins 12,975 6,840 6,140 12,450 6,530 5,915
Akan 30 20 10 20 15 10
Angolan 125 75 50 120 70 50
Ashanti 35 25 15 30 20 15
Beninese 35 20 15 40 25 15
Burkinabe 80 45 35 55 30 25
Cameroonian 780 385 390 725 345 375
Chadian 10 10 0 10 10 0
Congolese 2,275 1,195 1,085 2,200 1,150 1,050
Edo 210 125 80 130 80 50
Ewe 55 30 30 55 30 25
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 35 25 15 35 25 10
Ghanaian 2,110 1,100 1,010 2,010 1,050 960
Guinean 285 150 135 275 140 135
Ibo 385 215 170 385 220 165
Ivorian 405 215 190 395 210 185
Liberian 655 305 345 635 300 335
Malian 35 10 15 35 15 20
Malinké 70 40 30 70 40 30
Nigerian 3,575 1,860 1,715 3,495 1,810 1,685
Peulh 60 40 20 60 40 20
Senegalese 250 160 90 250 160 90
Sierra Leonean 470 250 220 465 245 220
Togolese 50 20 30 45 15 25
Wolof 20 10 10 25 10 10
Yoruba 835 425 405 800 410 395
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 900 505 395 855 480 370
North African origins 9,250 4,855 4,400 8,985 4,705 4,280
Algerian 500 225 270 465 210 260
Berber 240 155 85 240 155 85
Coptic 95 45 50 75 35 40
Dinka 200 105 95 205 105 100
Egyptian 3,355 1,775 1,580 3,265 1,710 1,555
Libyan 595 300 290 590 300 295
Maure 30 25 15 30 20 10
Moroccan 1,195 650 550 1,105 610 495
Sudanese 2,760 1,455 1,300 2,725 1,440 1,285
Tunisian 375 185 190 345 160 180
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 235 110 125 230 115 120
Southern and East African origins 27,515 14,195 13,315 26,735 13,805 12,930
Afrikaner 85 45 35 65 40 25
Amhara 185 100 90 185 100 90
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 415 230 180 410 230 180
Burundian 690 380 315 665 365 305
Djiboutian 155 85 75 155 85 70
Eritrean 3,480 1,790 1,690 3,470 1,785 1,680
Ethiopian 5,330 2,675 2,660 5,290 2,650 2,640
Harari 120 60 60 120 60 60
Kenyan 965 505 465 910 495 420
Malagasy 50 30 20 50 35 20
Mauritian 205 105 100 195 105 85
Oromo 555 350 205 550 350 205
Rwandan 1,125 600 530 1,120 590 530
Seychellois 10 10 0 10 10 0
Somali 9,800 4,995 4,810 9,785 4,990 4,795
South African 1,840 945 895 1,525 750 770
Tanzanian 475 305 170 465 290 175
Tigrian 255 130 125 255 130 125
Ugandan 655 355 300 625 345 280
Zambian 120 70 50 90 50 40
Zimbabwean 1,380 690 690 1,240 630 605
Zulu 170 75 100 175 80 95
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,535 785 745 1,420 725 695
Other African origins 11,130 5,550 5,575 9,985 4,935 5,055
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,235 620 620 1,100 550 545
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 10,080 5,030 5,050 9,065 4,470 4,600
Asian origins 290,940 143,050 147,890 276,105 136,010 140,090
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 40,585 21,295 19,285 38,435 20,155 18,280
Afghan 2,490 1,315 1,180 2,455 1,300 1,160
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,435 2,420 2,020 4,345 2,370 1,975
Armenian 620 310 310 540 275 260
Assyrian 180 80 95 150 65 85
Azerbaijani 300 150 150 295 145 145
Georgian 120 60 60 90 45 45
Hazara 105 55 50 100 55 50
Iranian 4,630 2,375 2,250 4,340 2,235 2,100
Iraqi 2,065 1,085 980 2,000 1,030 970
Israeli 705 360 345 680 350 330
Jordanian 640 320 325 635 315 320
Kazakh 105 50 55 110 50 55
Kurd 1,065 595 465 1,040 590 450
Kuwaiti 115 55 65 110 50 60
Kyrgyz 30 15 10 30 15 10
Lebanese 15,370 7,965 7,410 14,295 7,390 6,910
Palestinian 2,915 1,615 1,300 2,865 1,580 1,285
Pashtun 235 105 130 235 105 130
Saudi Arabian 195 100 95 190 95 90
Syrian 3,040 1,560 1,480 2,915 1,500 1,415
Tajik 65 45 20 65 45 20
Tatar 145 60 85 135 55 75
Turk 2,770 1,535 1,240 2,580 1,410 1,175
Turkmen 45 20 35 50 15 30
Uighur 100 50 50 95 50 50
Uzbek 175 85 90 165 85 85
Yemeni 250 130 125 250 130 125
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 895 500 400 865 485 385
South Asian origins 91,935 47,380 44,560 88,200 45,435 42,755
Bangladeshi 1,450 715 730 1,445 715 725
Bengali 610 340 270 580 335 245
Bhutanese 75 45 30 75 45 35
East Indian 72,500 37,240 35,260 69,460 35,650 33,810
Goan 85 45 45 80 45 40
Gujarati 485 255 235 485 250 230
Kashmiri 105 55 50 100 55 40
Nepali 1,850 1,000 845 1,805 970 835
Pakistani 8,450 4,350 4,100 8,060 4,175 3,885
Punjabi 6,285 3,330 2,955 5,910 3,130 2,775
Sinhalese 270 155 120 230 135 100
Sri Lankan 2,340 1,190 1,150 2,235 1,125 1,110
Tamil 480 245 230 465 240 225
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,950 1,015 940 1,910 995 920
East and Southeast Asian origins 159,905 75,095 84,805 150,865 71,100 79,765
Burmese 455 235 215 415 210 205
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,570 805 765 1,490 770 720
Chinese 72,220 34,785 37,435 69,800 33,660 36,140
Filipino 65,340 29,585 35,750 60,175 27,410 32,765
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 955 455 505 825 385 435
Japanese 3,750 1,600 2,145 3,310 1,390 1,920
Karen 395 225 175 395 220 170
Korean 8,020 3,835 4,190 7,515 3,600 3,915
Laotian 765 395 370 695 360 335
Malaysian 1,465 670 795 1,340 635 710
Mongolian 355 160 200 330 145 185
Singaporean 150 70 80 120 55 75
Taiwanese 665 290 375 625 275 345
Thai 1,035 375 660 915 335 580
Tibetan 60 25 30 45 25 20
Vietnamese 14,190 6,830 7,360 13,850 6,660 7,185
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 370 190 180 370 190 175
Other Asian origins 950 510 445 910 490 425
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 955 510 445 915 490 425
Oceania origins 5,040 2,595 2,445 4,230 2,190 2,045
Australian 1,990 1,040 950 1,515 820 700
New Zealander 720 395 325 610 335 275
Pacific Islands origins 2,460 1,225 1,235 2,190 1,085 1,110
Fijian 1,910 930 980 1,785 875 910
Hawaiian 150 75 75 130 60 70
Maori 200 105 90 145 70 75
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 70 30 40 50 25 25
Samoan 65 45 20 60 35 20
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 75 50 25 30 25 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 518,950 ... ... 408,555 ... ...
Owner 362,170 ... ... 272,825 ... ...
Renter 155,205 ... ... 135,730 ... ...
Band housing 1,575 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 518,950 ... ... 408,555 ... ...
Condominium 100,450 ... ... 92,005 ... ...
Not condominium 418,500 ... ... 316,555 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 518,950 ... ... 408,555 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,635 ... ... 2,515 ... ...
1 bedroom 57,205 ... ... 52,320 ... ...
2 bedrooms 111,355 ... ... 93,480 ... ...
3 bedrooms 183,405 ... ... 139,715 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 164,350 ... ... 120,525 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 518,950 ... ... 408,560 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 139,305 ... ... 123,635 ... ...
5 rooms 79,995 ... ... 63,585 ... ...
6 rooms 73,965 ... ... 56,490 ... ...
7 rooms 65,535 ... ... 49,415 ... ...
8 or more rooms 160,145 ... ... 115,440 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.1 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 518,955 ... ... 408,560 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 506,715 ... ... 397,520 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 12,235 ... ... 11,035 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 518,950 ... ... 408,555 ... ...
Suitable 491,330 ... ... 384,225 ... ...
Not suitable 27,625 ... ... 24,335 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 518,950 ... ... 408,560 ... ...
1960 or before 63,950 ... ... 55,720 ... ...
1961 to 1980 159,280 ... ... 128,050 ... ...
1981 to 1990 63,875 ... ... 50,615 ... ...
1991 to 2000 61,780 ... ... 47,365 ... ...
2001 to 2005 49,420 ... ... 38,770 ... ...
2006 to 2010 58,510 ... ... 41,365 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 62,140 ... ... 46,665 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 518,955 ... ... 408,560 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 490,215 ... ... 386,380 ... ...
Major repairs needed 28,740 ... ... 22,175 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 518,950 ... ... 408,560 ... ...
1 household maintainer 293,980 ... ... 232,135 ... ...
2 household maintainers 206,345 ... ... 160,225 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 18,625 ... ... 16,195 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 518,950 ... ... 408,555 ... ...
15 to 24 years 20,220 ... ... 17,000 ... ...
25 to 34 years 99,665 ... ... 81,690 ... ...
35 to 44 years 103,260 ... ... 81,330 ... ...
45 to 54 years 102,985 ... ... 79,740 ... ...
55 to 64 years 96,150 ... ... 74,105 ... ...
65 to 74 years 56,725 ... ... 43,005 ... ...
75 to 84 years 29,790 ... ... 23,320 ... ...
85 years and over 10,165 ... ... 8,365 ... ...
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 141 511,550 ... ... 406,690 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 399,755 ... ... 312,960 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 111,790 ... ... 93,730 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 97,440 ... ... 81,625 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 358,775 ... ... 272,815 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 64.9 ... ... 64.4 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 15.1 ... ... 15.6 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,525 ... ... 1,520 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,547 ... ... 1,544 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 399,760 ... ... 399,709 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 434,673 ... ... 428,462 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 154,950 ... ... 135,730 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 10.3 ... ... 10.5 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.7 ... ... 38.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,252 ... ... 1,248 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,286 ... ... 1,280 ... ...
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 1,089,050 543,025 546,020 852,990 423,740 429,250
No certificate, diploma or degree 171,650 87,785 83,865 127,840 64,145 63,695
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 306,490 149,245 157,245 234,735 116,100 118,635
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 610,915 306,000 304,910 490,415 243,500 246,915
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 108,615 87,090 21,525 74,335 58,800 15,535
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 30,560 18,460 12,095 22,405 13,605 8,800
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 78,055 68,625 9,425 51,930 45,190 6,740
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 208,740 87,130 121,610 158,800 67,260 91,540
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 34,760 13,730 21,030 28,610 11,520 17,090
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 258,800 118,055 140,745 228,675 105,920 122,755
Bachelor's degree 179,610 77,690 101,920 156,370 68,875 87,495
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 14,180 6,385 7,795 12,450 5,695 6,755
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 8,135 4,410 3,730 7,410 3,975 3,440
Master's degree 46,305 22,875 23,425 42,500 21,050 21,450
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 10,560 6,690 3,870 9,950 6,330 3,615
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 763,510 382,410 381,100 598,750 299,640 299,115
No certificate, diploma or degree 76,460 41,465 34,995 57,070 30,380 26,695
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 190,600 93,970 96,635 142,735 72,185 70,545
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 496,450 246,975 249,475 398,945 197,075 201,870
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 83,980 68,290 15,690 57,140 45,900 11,235
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 22,370 13,990 8,375 16,330 10,270 6,065
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 61,605 54,295 7,310 40,805 35,630 5,170
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 169,130 71,040 98,095 128,265 54,935 73,330
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 26,950 10,805 16,145 22,215 9,060 13,150
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 216,390 96,845 119,545 191,330 87,180 104,150
Bachelor's degree 149,845 64,170 85,675 130,180 56,925 73,260
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 11,005 4,815 6,185 9,760 4,385 5,375
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,905 3,510 3,400 6,360 3,210 3,150
Master's degree 40,310 19,295 21,010 37,140 17,860 19,270
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 8,330 5,055 3,275 7,890 4,800 3,095
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 1,089,050 543,030 546,020 852,990 423,740 429,250
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 478,135 237,025 241,110 362,575 180,245 182,330
Education 43,175 10,970 32,205 34,730 8,915 25,810
13. Education 43,175 10,970 32,205 34,725 8,920 25,810
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,385 7,580 9,805 14,915 6,590 8,325
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,375 2,335 1,040 2,730 1,915 810
50. Visual and performing arts 14,015 5,250 8,765 12,185 4,675 7,510
Humanities 24,465 10,165 14,295 21,475 8,960 12,515
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,755 785 1,980 2,515 745 1,770
23. English language and literature/letters 5,200 1,630 3,575 4,745 1,530 3,215
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7,545 2,820 4,730 6,690 2,480 4,210
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 75 30 40 60 25 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,730 1,040 690 1,500 920 580
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,585 2,065 1,520 2,740 1,610 1,130
54. History 2,980 1,675 1,305 2,725 1,535 1,190
55. French language and literature/letters 580 120 455 500 120 380
Social and behavioural sciences and law 55,060 18,195 36,860 47,185 16,390 30,790
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 930 215 725 790 185 605
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 5,380 2,260 3,120 4,690 2,025 2,665
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9,775 810 8,960 7,700 700 7,000
22. Legal professions and studies 10,250 3,355 6,890 8,600 3,140 5,455
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 760 255 500 655 215 445
42. Psychology 10,625 3,010 7,615 9,210 2,635 6,575
45. Social sciences 17,345 8,290 9,060 15,530 7,490 8,045
Business, management and public administration 121,065 45,535 75,530 99,755 39,460 60,295
30.16 Accounting and computer science 215 50 165 155 45 110
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,290 1,520 5,770 5,835 1,275 4,555
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 113,560 43,960 69,595 93,770 38,145 55,630
Physical and life sciences and technologies 26,190 13,275 12,915 23,250 11,785 11,460
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 10,240 4,485 5,750 9,170 4,020 5,155
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 6,305 2,830 3,470 5,500 2,455 3,050
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 150 30 120 125 25 100
40. Physical sciences 7,455 4,985 2,465 6,835 4,550 2,285
41. Science technologies/technicians 2,045 940 1,105 1,615 740 870
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 21,730 13,300 8,430 19,315 11,950 7,365
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 17,150 11,415 5,740 15,215 10,220 4,990
25. Library science 1,825 240 1,585 1,585 220 1,365
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,615 1,555 1,055 2,380 1,410 970
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 145 90 55 130 90 40
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 161,390 146,275 15,115 120,065 107,755 12,310
04. Architecture and related services 4,055 2,645 1,410 3,650 2,385 1,265
14. Engineering 34,575 28,290 6,280 31,285 25,565 5,720
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 30,185 26,385 3,800 22,935 20,045 2,890
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 38,290 36,740 1,555 26,825 25,740 1,085
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 32,440 31,355 1,090 20,515 19,820 695
48. Precision production 21,825 20,860 970 14,845 14,185 660
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 11,190 6,625 4,570 7,950 4,565 3,385
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 7,105 4,065 3,040 4,850 2,650 2,200
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,085 2,560 1,525 3,095 1,910 1,185
Health and related fields 97,530 18,810 78,720 78,780 16,085 62,700
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,075 2,830 3,245 4,925 2,325 2,600
51. Health professions and related programs 88,820 14,475 74,345 71,405 12,385 59,020
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,635 1,500 1,135 2,455 1,375 1,080
Personal, protective and transportation services 31,675 15,245 16,435 22,960 11,015 11,940
12. Personal and culinary services 18,790 5,115 13,675 14,155 4,235 9,920
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 50 50 0 45 40 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 335 295 40 260 240 25
43. Security and protective services 6,650 4,360 2,285 4,630 2,955 1,680
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,855 5,420 430 3,860 3,545 315
Other 50 25 25 45 30 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 55 30 25 45 30 20
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 151 763,515 382,405 381,100 598,755 299,640 299,110
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 267,060 135,430 131,630 199,805 102,565 97,240
Education 32,085 7,610 24,475 25,750 6,240 19,505
13. Education 32,085 7,610 24,475 25,750 6,240 19,505
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 13,965 6,055 7,915 12,090 5,350 6,745
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,545 1,760 785 2,110 1,475 635
50. Visual and performing arts 11,420 4,290 7,130 9,980 3,870 6,105
Humanities 19,720 8,065 11,660 17,435 7,130 10,310
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,310 635 1,670 2,095 600 1,495
23. English language and literature/letters 4,205 1,290 2,915 3,850 1,225 2,625
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,305 2,325 3,985 5,615 2,060 3,560
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 60 35 25 50 25 25
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,415 850 570 1,245 770 470
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,685 1,575 1,110 2,075 1,215 860
54. History 2,320 1,275 1,045 2,135 1,160 975
55. French language and literature/letters 430 80 350 365 70 295
Social and behavioural sciences and law 46,435 14,955 31,485 39,690 13,435 26,255
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 800 185 615 670 165 505
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,670 1,905 2,770 4,085 1,705 2,380
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 8,060 660 7,400 6,320 575 5,750
22. Legal professions and studies 8,910 2,615 6,295 7,440 2,460 4,985
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 610 220 395 545 180 365
42. Psychology 8,620 2,380 6,235 7,440 2,060 5,385
45. Social sciences 14,760 6,985 7,775 13,180 6,300 6,880
Business, management and public administration 100,785 37,685 63,100 82,955 32,685 50,270
30.16 Accounting and computer science 185 40 145 125 35 90
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,060 1,175 4,885 4,915 1,010 3,905
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 94,540 36,465 58,080 77,910 31,640 46,275
Physical and life sciences and technologies 20,490 10,055 10,440 18,145 8,910 9,235
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 8,140 3,465 4,675 7,250 3,105 4,145
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,730 2,120 2,610 4,140 1,835 2,305
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 145 30 120 120 25 95
40. Physical sciences 5,910 3,775 2,140 5,395 3,430 1,970
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,565 665 905 1,240 525 720
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 19,065 11,735 7,340 16,985 10,575 6,410
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 15,505 10,310 5,195 13,785 9,260 4,525
25. Library science 1,435 210 1,230 1,250 190 1,055
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,015 1,145 865 1,855 1,060 795
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 110 70 45 100 65 35
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 131,095 117,950 13,145 97,730 87,050 10,675
04. Architecture and related services 3,280 2,045 1,240 2,940 1,850 1,095
14. Engineering 29,480 23,890 5,590 26,730 21,665 5,065
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 24,675 21,480 3,195 18,785 16,355 2,425
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 10 0 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 30,855 29,500 1,355 21,445 20,485 955
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 25,390 24,465 925 16,010 15,440 570
48. Precision production 17,405 16,565 840 11,810 11,245 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 8,890 5,015 3,865 6,335 3,480 2,860
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,425 2,875 2,550 3,740 1,890 1,850
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,460 2,140 1,320 2,600 1,590 1,005
Health and related fields 78,555 15,430 63,125 63,455 13,210 50,250
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,960 2,335 2,625 3,965 1,910 2,060
51. Health professions and related programs 71,350 11,885 59,470 57,375 10,180 47,190
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,240 1,210 1,030 2,115 1,115 1,000
Personal, protective and transportation services 25,320 12,410 12,910 18,335 8,990 9,350
12. Personal and culinary services 14,690 4,080 10,610 11,060 3,405 7,655
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 45 45 0 40 40 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 220 190 30 170 145 20
43. Security and protective services 5,555 3,600 1,950 3,865 2,430 1,440
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,815 4,495 320 3,195 2,970 225
Other 45 25 20 40 25 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 45 25 20 40 25 10
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 1,089,050 543,025 546,020 852,990 423,745 429,250
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 478,135 237,030 241,110 362,575 180,245 182,335
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 610,910 306,005 304,910 490,420 243,495 246,920
Location of study inside Canada 491,285 247,575 243,710 380,765 189,910 190,855
Same as province or territory of residence 391,770 196,975 194,795 303,460 150,540 152,920
Different than province or territory of residence 99,515 50,605 48,910 77,305 39,370 37,935
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 119,625 58,425 61,205 109,655 53,590 56,065
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 12,210 6,890 5,320 10,370 5,935 4,435
Philippines 26,035 10,095 15,935 23,635 9,205 14,435
India 18,500 9,430 9,070 17,830 9,080 8,750
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 8,135 4,665 3,475 6,770 3,895 2,870
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,165 2,845 3,320 6,045 2,805 3,240
France 635 385 245 580 355 225
Other 47,950 24,115 23,835 44,425 22,315 22,110
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 157 763,510 382,410 381,105 598,750 299,640 299,110
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 267,060 135,435 131,630 199,805 102,565 97,240
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 496,450 246,975 249,470 398,945 197,075 201,870
Location of study inside Canada 394,790 198,325 196,460 305,450 152,315 153,140
Same as province or territory of residence 314,250 157,640 156,610 242,965 120,600 122,370
Different than province or territory of residence 80,535 40,680 39,850 62,485 31,715 30,770
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 101,665 48,655 53,010 93,495 44,765 48,730
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 9,270 5,040 4,230 7,840 4,305 3,540
Philippines 24,040 9,240 14,800 21,745 8,390 13,360
India 16,395 8,220 8,175 15,820 7,900 7,915
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 5,495 3,175 2,320 4,555 2,650 1,910
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,380 2,460 2,915 5,275 2,425 2,855
France 550 335 210 500 310 195
Other 40,530 20,190 20,345 37,755 18,790 18,970
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 1,089,045 543,030 546,020 852,995 423,740 429,250
In the labour force 781,355 417,560 363,795 612,465 325,205 287,255
Employed 714,660 377,435 337,220 560,535 294,450 266,090
Unemployed 66,695 40,120 26,575 51,925 30,755 21,170
Not in the labour force 307,695 125,470 182,225 240,530 98,535 141,995
Participation rate 71.7 76.9 66.6 71.8 76.7 66.9
Employment rate 65.6 69.5 61.8 65.7 69.5 62.0
Unemployment rate 8.5 9.6 7.3 8.5 9.5 7.4
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 1,089,045 543,030 546,020 852,990 423,745 429,250
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 277,825 111,490 166,340 219,690 88,800 130,885
Worked 811,220 431,540 379,680 633,305 334,940 298,360
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 404,715 233,995 170,720 314,975 179,710 135,270
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 406,505 197,550 208,960 318,325 155,235 163,090
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.6 43.2 42.0 42.6 43.2 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 781,355 417,560 363,795 612,460 325,205 287,255
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 13,345 6,205 7,140 11,185 5,210 5,980
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 768,015 411,355 356,655 601,275 319,995 281,275
Employee 689,270 361,110 328,160 545,570 284,175 261,395
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 78,740 50,245 28,495 55,700 35,820 19,880
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 172 781,355 417,560 363,795 612,460 325,205 287,255
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 13,345 6,205 7,140 11,190 5,210 5,980
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 768,010 411,355 356,655 601,275 319,995 281,275
0 Management occupations 82,155 51,400 30,760 60,760 37,515 23,245
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 121,975 33,380 88,590 96,625 28,310 68,315
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 55,675 43,615 12,060 46,750 36,555 10,195
3 Health occupations 55,530 10,855 44,675 46,665 9,655 37,005
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 83,145 29,175 53,970 67,275 23,810 43,465
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 17,560 7,135 10,430 14,860 6,320 8,545
6 Sales and service occupations 169,065 71,060 98,005 137,405 59,710 77,695
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 144,730 133,955 10,775 105,125 97,590 7,535
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 15,395 12,810 2,585 8,660 7,295 1,370
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 22,770 17,970 4,805 17,145 13,240 3,905
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 173 781,355 417,560 363,795 612,460 325,205 287,260
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 13,345 6,205 7,140 11,190 5,205 5,980
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 768,010 411,355 356,655 601,270 319,995 281,280
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 7,725 4,870 2,855 2,020 1,180 840
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 25,895 21,540 4,350 14,975 12,595 2,375
22 Utilities 7,790 5,515 2,275 5,755 3,985 1,765
23 Construction 90,085 76,360 13,725 65,885 56,315 9,570
31-33 Manufacturing 47,155 35,740 11,405 36,375 27,525 8,845
41 Wholesale trade 31,270 22,280 8,990 23,850 17,040 6,805
44-45 Retail trade 86,490 39,430 47,060 68,970 31,850 37,120
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 36,840 27,745 9,090 27,595 21,255 6,335
51 Information and cultural industries 11,120 6,260 4,860 9,700 5,555 4,145
52 Finance and insurance 24,910 8,785 16,125 21,030 7,795 13,235
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 14,790 8,220 6,570 11,885 6,740 5,140
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 52,885 29,895 22,990 43,990 25,335 18,650
55 Management of companies and enterprises 1,070 450 615 830 360 475
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 29,335 16,770 12,570 23,545 13,765 9,775
61 Educational services 53,205 17,405 35,805 44,440 15,340 29,100
62 Health care and social assistance 88,770 15,575 73,190 73,385 13,740 59,645
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 14,195 6,870 7,330 11,375 5,640 5,735
72 Accommodation and food services 53,185 21,960 31,220 43,815 18,730 25,085
81 Other services (except public administration) 36,810 17,600 19,205 28,030 12,915 15,115
91 Public administration 54,495 28,085 26,410 43,820 22,315 21,505
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 174 714,660 377,435 337,220 560,540 294,445 266,090
Worked at home 41,075 18,460 22,615 27,645 12,470 15,175
Worked outside Canada 1,765 1,245 520 1,440 960 485
No fixed workplace address 102,500 78,590 23,910 77,355 58,910 18,450
Worked at usual place 569,315 279,145 290,170 454,090 222,110 231,980
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 569,310 279,140 290,170 454,090 222,110 231,980
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 400,515 182,435 218,075 362,295 165,935 196,355
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 151,770 84,795 66,970 80,510 48,080 32,430
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 14,585 10,325 4,265 9,440 6,930 2,510
Commute to a different province or territory 2,445 1,580 865 1,845 1,170 680
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 175 671,810 357,730 314,080 531,450 281,020 250,430
Car, truck, van - as a driver 522,155 293,055 229,100 398,410 224,510 173,900
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 34,440 13,385 21,055 27,915 10,555 17,355
Public transit 73,750 30,060 43,695 71,180 28,610 42,570
Walked 25,035 10,745 14,290 20,705 8,935 11,770
Bicycle 6,515 4,220 2,295 5,970 3,870 2,105
Other method 9,915 6,270 3,640 7,270 4,540 2,740
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 176 671,810 357,730 314,080 531,450 281,020 250,430
Less than 15 minutes 146,725 65,340 81,380 107,615 48,000 59,610
15 to 29 minutes 261,855 139,915 121,935 219,945 117,590 102,360
30 to 44 minutes 166,180 94,415 71,760 133,270 74,725 58,545
45 to 59 minutes 55,545 31,660 23,885 39,970 22,225 17,750
60 minutes and over 41,515 26,400 15,110 30,645 18,480 12,170
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 177 671,810 357,735 314,080 531,445 281,020 250,430
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 51,445 38,530 12,920 37,360 27,610 9,755
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 136,665 86,290 50,375 103,015 63,515 39,500
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 200,540 102,625 97,920 160,265 81,685 78,580
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 114,830 49,490 65,345 92,875 41,440 51,435
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 66,350 27,540 38,810 55,800 23,985 31,815
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 101,970 53,260 48,705 82,130 42,775 39,355
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 178 834,500 442,060 392,440 651,905 343,580 308,320
Single responses 826,790 438,320 388,470 644,785 340,120 304,665
Official languages 820,440 435,115 385,325 638,750 337,080 301,670
English 817,890 434,250 383,635 636,670 336,330 300,345
French 2,550 865 1,690 2,075 750 1,325
Non-official languages 6,345 3,200 3,145 6,035 3,040 2,995
Aboriginal languages 30 15 15 10 10 0
Algonquian languages 25 10 15 10 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 15 15 10 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 30 15 15 10 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 10 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 10 10 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 6,320 3,190 3,130 6,030 3,035 2,990
Afro-Asiatic languages 510 305 200 500 295 200
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 60 30 30 60 25 30
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 10 10 0 10 10 0
Somali 55 25 35 50 20 35
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 445 275 170 435 270 170
Amharic 35 15 20 35 15 20
Arabic 325 225 100 320 215 100
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 0 15 20 10 15
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 15 0 10 15 0 15
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 25 50 25 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 420 185 230 415 185 230
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 10 10 0 10
Vietnamese 415 185 230 405 180 225
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 335 185 150 310 175 135
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 10
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 10 0 0 0
Ilocano 15 10 0 20 10 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 310 175 135 290 165 120
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 10 0 0 10 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. 10 0 0 10 0 10
Dravidian languages 25 15 10 25 15 10
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 10 10 10 10 0 0
Tamil 10 10 0 10 10 10
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 2,160 1,140 1,020 2,040 1,070 970
Albanian 10 10 10 10 0 10
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 315 155 155 285 145 140
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 315 160 160 290 145 140
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Polish 120 65 60 115 60 55
Russian 85 30 50 70 25 45
Serbian 10 0 10 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 15 10 10 20 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 75 45 30 70 40 25
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 110 55 50 60 20 35
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 10 0 0 10
Dutch 35 15 15 10 10 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 60 35 25 35 20 20
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Swedish 10 0 10 0 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,265 710 555 1,250 700 545
Indo-Aryan languages 1,200 665 535 1,180 655 525
Bengali 10 10 10 15 0 10
Gujarati 65 10 50 65 10 50
Hindi 105 55 50 105 55 45
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 10 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 975 575 400 955 565 390
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 40 15 30 40 15 25
Iranian languages 65 50 20 65 50 25
Kurdish 15 15 0 15 15 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 55 35 20 55 35 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 460 215 250 440 195 240
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 10 0 0 15 0 10
Portuguese 40 25 20 45 25 20
Romanian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Spanish 400 185 220 385 175 210
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 35 10 25 30 10 25
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 260 125 140 260 120 140
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 135 70 60 85 45 40
American Sign Language 85 30 55 70 30 40
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 40 40 0 20 20 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 2,335 1,105 1,230 2,280 1,080 1,200
Chinese languages 2,320 1,095 1,220 2,270 1,070 1,200
Cantonese 1,495 735 760 1,470 725 745
Hakka 10 10 0 10 10 10
Mandarin 705 305 395 690 305 385
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 15 0 10 15 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 95 45 50 85 30 50
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 10 10 10 15 10 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 10 0 10 10 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 30 10 15 10 0 10
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 30 15 15 0 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 45 25 25 45 20 25
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 35 15 20 40 20 20
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 10 0 10 0 10
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 15 10 0 10 10 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 0 0 0 10 0
Hungarian 15 10 10 10 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 10 0 10 0 0
Multiple responses 7,715 3,740 3,970 7,115 3,460 3,655
English and French 1,885 910 980 1,605 775 825
English and non-official language 5,680 2,765 2,915 5,375 2,625 2,750
French and non-official language 20 10 10 20 10 10
English, French and non-official language 130 60 75 115 55 65
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 179 834,505 442,060 392,440 651,900 343,580 308,320
None 801,320 425,535 375,785 622,550 328,930 293,615
English 4,480 1,930 2,545 3,970 1,750 2,220
French 8,885 4,325 4,560 7,215 3,550 3,670
Non-official language 19,335 10,025 9,310 17,700 9,120 8,585
Aboriginal 695 300 400 220 75 145
Non-Aboriginal 18,635 9,725 8,915 17,485 9,045 8,440
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 70 30 45 70 30 40
French and non-official language 415 210 200 395 205 190
English, French and non-official language 0 10 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 1,323,055 662,865 660,190 1,028,280 513,200 515,075
Non-movers 1,107,840 555,155 552,685 853,945 425,590 428,355
Movers 215,210 107,705 107,505 174,330 87,605 86,725
Non-migrants 141,785 71,540 70,240 123,830 62,750 61,080
Migrants 73,430 36,165 37,265 50,500 24,860 25,640
Internal migrants 56,445 28,150 28,295 34,715 17,410 17,300
Intraprovincial migrants 40,520 20,165 20,350 22,175 11,125 11,055
Interprovincial migrants 15,930 7,985 7,945 12,535 6,290 6,245
External migrants 16,985 8,015 8,965 15,790 7,445 8,340
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 1,252,985 626,875 626,105 975,065 485,995 489,075
Non-movers 678,060 337,995 340,065 513,435 253,770 259,665
Movers 574,925 288,880 286,045 461,635 232,225 229,410
Non-migrants 313,860 157,740 156,115 270,615 135,900 134,715
Migrants 261,070 131,140 129,930 191,015 96,320 94,695
Internal migrants 184,900 93,130 91,765 119,780 60,745 59,040
Intraprovincial migrants 109,725 54,150 55,575 59,780 29,395 30,380
Interprovincial migrants 75,175 38,980 36,195 60,005 31,340 28,660
External migrants 76,165 38,005 38,165 71,235 35,580 35,655

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Edmonton [Economic region], Alberta and Edmonton [Population centre], Alberta (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed July 9, 2024).

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