Census Profile, 2016 Census
Surrey, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Kingston, City [Census subdivision], Ontario

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Characteristic Surrey, CY
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
Kingston, CY
Ontario
[Census subdivision]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 517,887 ... ... 123,798 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 468,251 ... ... 123,363 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 10.6 ... ... 0.4 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 181,159 ... ... 59,977 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 169,964 ... ... 53,518 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,636.8 ... ... 274.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 316.41 ... ... 451.19 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 517,885 256,400 261,485 123,800 59,580 64,215
0 to 14 years 92,550 47,860 44,680 18,110 9,290 8,815
0 to 4 years 29,090 15,010 14,085 5,870 3,040 2,835
5 to 9 years 32,055 16,675 15,380 6,255 3,160 3,100
10 to 14 years 31,400 16,180 15,220 5,980 3,100 2,880
15 to 64 years 352,350 174,490 177,860 81,680 39,880 41,800
15 to 19 years 34,330 17,880 16,455 6,855 3,445 3,410
20 to 24 years 35,075 18,445 16,630 9,495 4,640 4,855
25 to 29 years 33,770 16,820 16,950 9,155 4,595 4,560
30 to 34 years 36,540 17,715 18,825 8,240 4,130 4,110
35 to 39 years 36,040 17,265 18,775 7,435 3,735 3,700
40 to 44 years 36,325 17,350 18,975 6,790 3,360 3,425
45 to 49 years 37,195 18,135 19,060 7,650 3,690 3,960
50 to 54 years 38,020 18,960 19,060 9,320 4,535 4,780
55 to 59 years 34,785 17,180 17,605 8,830 4,075 4,755
60 to 64 years 30,265 14,735 15,530 7,910 3,670 4,240
65 years and over 72,990 34,045 38,940 24,015 10,410 13,600
65 to 69 years 25,545 12,325 13,220 7,255 3,285 3,965
70 to 74 years 17,970 8,610 9,350 5,545 2,545 3,000
75 to 79 years 12,560 5,945 6,620 4,185 1,865 2,315
80 to 84 years 8,470 3,920 4,550 3,395 1,430 1,960
85 years and over 8,445 3,240 5,200 3,635 1,280 2,360
85 to 89 years 5,275 2,230 3,040 2,255 875 1,375
90 to 94 years 2,360 785 1,575 1,075 320 750
95 to 99 years 680 175 500 280 75 210
100 years and over 130 45 85 30 5 25
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 17.9 18.7 17.1 14.6 15.6 13.7
15 to 64 years 68.0 68.1 68.0 66.0 66.9 65.1
65 years and over 14.1 13.3 14.9 19.4 17.5 21.2
85 years and over 1.6 1.3 2.0 2.9 2.1 3.7
Average age of the population 39.0 38.2 39.8 42.3 40.9 43.5
Median age of the population 38.7 37.7 39.6 41.9 39.9 43.9
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,195 ... ... 26,530 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 6,055 ... ... 8,570 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 102,375 ... ... 18,235 ... ...
Semi-detached house 3,495 ... ... 4,060 ... ...
Row house 26,630 ... ... 3,675 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 37,535 ... ... 2,000 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 34,560 ... ... 8,385 ... ...
Other single-attached house 160 ... ... 110 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,345 ... ... 185 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 169,965 ... ... 53,515 ... ...
1 person 34,515 ... ... 17,195 ... ...
2 persons 47,115 ... ... 19,405 ... ...
3 persons 28,225 ... ... 7,690 ... ...
4 persons 30,595 ... ... 6,195 ... ...
5 or more persons 29,510 ... ... 3,040 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 511,540 ... ... 120,220 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.2 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 425,340 208,540 216,800 105,695 50,290 55,400
Married or living common law 255,680 127,605 128,075 57,265 28,805 28,460
Married 232,650 116,095 116,550 45,640 23,035 22,605
Living common law 23,030 11,510 11,525 11,625 5,765 5,855
Not married and not living common law 169,660 80,930 88,725 48,430 21,485 26,940
Never married 116,675 63,800 52,870 30,275 15,650 14,630
Separated 10,195 4,215 5,985 3,530 1,540 1,990
Divorced 21,845 8,650 13,200 7,735 2,845 4,895
Widowed 20,945 4,265 16,680 6,885 1,455 5,430
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 144,495 ... ... 33,865 ... ...
2 persons 61,060 ... ... 19,075 ... ...
3 persons 32,880 ... ... 6,955 ... ...
4 persons 35,880 ... ... 5,685 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,680 ... ... 2,145 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 144,500 ... ... 33,865 ... ...
Total couple families 122,895 ... ... 27,710 ... ...
Married couples 111,380 ... ... 21,905 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,515 ... ... 5,810 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 21,605 ... ... 6,145 ... ...
Female parent 17,335 ... ... 4,860 ... ...
Male parent 4,270 ... ... 1,285 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 122,895 ... ... 27,715 ... ...
Couples without children 48,180 ... ... 15,170 ... ...
Couples with children 74,715 ... ... 12,540 ... ...
1 child 26,570 ... ... 5,255 ... ...
2 children 34,060 ... ... 5,255 ... ...
3 or more children 14,090 ... ... 2,030 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 21,600 ... ... 6,145 ... ...
1 child 12,880 ... ... 3,900 ... ...
2 children 6,315 ... ... 1,705 ... ...
3 or more children 2,405 ... ... 540 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 69,550 33,260 36,290 27,135 11,935 15,200
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,660 ... ... 32,535 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 36,060 ... ... 14,615 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 79,605 ... ... 17,920 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 13,545 ... ... 655 ... ...
Non-census-family households 40,755 ... ... 20,325 ... ...
One-person households 34,515 ... ... 17,195 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 6,240 ... ... 3,130 ... ...
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 15 513,405 254,160 259,245 120,865 57,720 63,140
English only 456,620 229,945 226,665 103,890 50,135 53,755
French only 245 130 115 265 105 155
English and French 23,055 10,345 12,710 16,065 7,215 8,845
Neither English nor French 33,480 13,725 19,750 640 260 380
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 16 513,400 254,160 259,245 120,865 57,720 63,140
English 473,985 237,530 236,455 115,465 55,170 60,300
French 3,640 1,815 1,825 4,245 2,065 2,185
English and French 2,690 1,270 1,420 540 250 290
Neither English nor French 33,080 13,535 19,545 610 240 365
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 4,990 2,455 2,535 4,515 2,185 2,330
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.0 1.0 1.0 3.7 3.8 3.7
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 18 513,400 254,155 259,245 120,865 57,720 63,140
Single responses 491,865 243,460 248,410 119,125 56,920 62,205
Official languages 251,165 126,945 124,220 106,660 51,090 55,575
English 247,685 125,210 122,475 102,470 49,050 53,420
French 3,475 1,735 1,745 4,195 2,035 2,155
Non-official languages 240,700 116,510 124,190 12,465 5,830 6,630
Aboriginal languages 105 30 75 30 10 20
Algonquian languages 50 15 40 25 10 15
Blackfoot 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 10 20 20 5 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 10 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 5 5 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 10 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 10 5 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 5 5 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 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 5 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 5 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 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 0 10 5 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 0 5 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 5 0 5 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 5 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 5 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 240,600 116,480 124,120 12,435 5,820 6,610
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,190 3,690 3,500 900 465 435
Berber languages 5 0 5 5 5 0
Kabyle 5 0 5 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 780 370 405 15 10 5
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 20 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 755 365 395 15 10 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 6,385 3,305 3,080 875 450 420
Amharic 305 150 160 10 5 5
Arabic 4,940 2,560 2,380 820 430 395
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 435 215 220 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 390 215 175 0 0 0
Harari 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 55 30 25 25 10 15
Maltese 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tigrigna 155 80 75 10 5 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 5 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,010 3,260 3,750 220 105 115
Khmer (Cambodian) 650 290 360 60 30 30
Vietnamese 6,365 2,965 3,395 160 70 85
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 20,825 9,065 11,760 485 155 335
Bikol 65 30 35 0 0 0
Cebuano 860 350 505 25 5 15
Fijian 210 105 105 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 260 115 145 10 0 10
Ilocano 1,045 435 610 40 10 30
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 430 190 240 25 5 15
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 110 50 60 10 5 5
Pangasinan 85 35 50 0 0 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 17,540 7,660 9,885 380 125 255
Waray-Waray 35 20 15 5 5 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 185 80 110 5 0 5
Creole languages 260 130 125 45 20 25
Haitian Creole 10 10 5 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 155 80 80 35 15 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 5 5 0
Dravidian languages 1,735 880 850 220 115 105
Kannada 55 30 30 15 5 5
Malayalam 695 350 345 80 40 40
Tamil 790 405 385 100 55 45
Telugu 170 95 80 30 15 15
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 5 5 0
Hmong-Mien languages 35 20 15 0 5 0
Indo-European languages 157,060 77,565 79,500 7,765 3,675 4,090
Albanian 315 160 155 25 10 15
Armenian 95 50 45 25 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 7,515 3,615 3,905 1,135 505 630
Baltic languages 50 20 30 40 15 20
Latvian 25 15 10 20 5 10
Lithuanian 25 5 15 20 10 10
Slavic languages 7,465 3,590 3,875 1,100 490 610
Belarusan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Bosnian 150 75 75 10 5 5
Bulgarian 110 55 55 25 10 15
Croatian 670 335 335 40 15 25
Czech 450 210 240 105 45 60
Macedonian 10 5 5 20 10 10
Polish 2,515 1,245 1,270 400 175 225
Russian 1,795 830 965 240 110 135
Serbian 470 250 220 65 30 35
Serbo-Croatian 85 50 40 5 5 5
Slovak 290 135 155 45 25 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 45 45 10 5 5
Ukrainian 800 345 455 120 55 70
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 5 0
Celtic languages 40 20 25 20 5 20
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 10 10 0 10
Welsh 20 5 10 15 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 5
Germanic languages 6,660 3,115 3,545 1,545 650 895
Afrikaans 220 100 120 30 15 15
Danish 415 215 200 70 35 40
Dutch 1,545 720 825 590 265 325
Frisian 30 10 20 25 10 10
German 4,070 1,885 2,185 770 305 465
Icelandic 30 10 15 0 5 0
Norwegian 150 70 80 5 0 5
Swedish 135 60 75 30 10 20
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 25 15 10 5 5
Yiddish 15 5 5 10 0 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 5
Greek 600 310 285 330 160 165
Indo-Iranian languages 131,600 65,300 66,300 1,660 875 780
Indo-Aryan languages 128,070 63,475 64,595 1,195 635 555
Bengali 685 350 335 195 100 90
Gujarati 1,485 740 745 160 80 80
Hindi 13,260 6,345 6,915 200 115 85
Kashmiri 5 5 0 5 0 0
Konkani 65 30 40 10 5 10
Marathi 80 35 40 25 10 10
Nepali 410 215 200 35 20 20
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 106,100 52,785 53,315 185 105 85
Sindhi 210 105 100 15 5 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 680 335 340 35 15 20
Urdu 5,075 2,520 2,555 325 180 150
Iranian languages 3,410 1,760 1,650 450 235 210
Kurdish 170 95 70 10 5 5
Pashto 525 280 245 20 10 10
Persian (Farsi) 2,710 1,385 1,335 420 220 200
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 60 50 15 5 10
Italic (Romance) languages 10,235 5,005 5,230 3,020 1,450 1,570
Catalan 10 10 5 10 5 0
Italian 1,335 715 620 560 280 280
Portuguese 1,435 660 770 1,530 750 780
Romanian 715 365 350 90 35 55
Spanish 6,730 3,250 3,485 825 380 445
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 5 5
Japanese 1,075 385 690 100 30 70
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Georgian 5 5 0 5 5 5
Korean 8,065 3,770 4,300 400 170 230
Mongolic languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Mongolian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,030 535 495 120 65 55
Akan (Twi) 185 115 75 20 10 10
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 50 30 20 5 5 0
Ewe 30 20 15 0 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 5 0 5
Ganda 15 10 5 5 0 0
Igbo 65 35 30 10 5 0
Lingala 20 10 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 25 30 10 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 35 10 25 5 5 5
Shona 45 15 25 10 5 0
Swahili 215 110 105 20 5 15
Wolof 0 5 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 85 55 35 10 10 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 210 95 120 20 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 5 5 5
Dinka 5 5 0 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 10 5 0
Sign languages 185 100 85 35 15 15
American Sign Language 70 35 35 25 15 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 115 65 45 15 5 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,570 15,880 17,690 1,800 850 955
Chinese languages 32,780 15,480 17,305 1,775 830 940
Cantonese 7,095 3,350 3,740 435 210 225
Hakka 215 100 115 10 10 0
Mandarin 22,885 10,790 12,095 1,170 545 625
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 630 690 45 20 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 335 165 175 20 5 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 865 415 450 95 40 55
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 400 390 30 15 15
Burmese 335 185 150 5 5 0
Karenic languages 335 160 175 20 10 10
Tibetan 60 25 35 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 780 340 435 25 5 20
Lao 525 270 255 5 0 5
Thai 250 65 190 20 5 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 205 185 80 50 35
Azerbaijani 20 10 5 0 0 0
Turkish 260 145 115 75 45 30
Uyghur 60 30 35 0 0 0
Uzbek 20 10 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 5 0 0
Uralic languages 1,170 545 625 205 85 120
Estonian 60 30 30 30 5 20
Finnish 240 105 135 45 10 30
Hungarian 870 410 455 135 70 70
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 45 5 0 5
Multiple responses 21,540 10,695 10,840 1,735 800 940
English and French 775 380 395 610 275 335
English and non-official language 20,190 10,050 10,145 975 455 520
French and non-official language 270 135 135 90 40 45
English, French and non-official language 295 135 160 60 25 35
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 19 513,400 254,155 259,245 120,865 57,725 63,140
Single responses 459,485 227,590 231,885 118,205 56,500 61,700
Official languages 305,320 152,610 152,710 113,255 54,180 59,075
English 304,195 152,030 152,170 111,160 53,155 58,010
French 1,125 585 540 2,095 1,025 1,065
Non-official languages 154,160 74,980 79,175 4,950 2,320 2,625
Aboriginal languages 15 5 5 10 5 5
Algonquian languages 5 5 5 10 5 5
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 10 5 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 5 0 5 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 5 0 0 0 0 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 5 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 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 154,145 74,980 79,170 4,940 2,315 2,625
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,770 2,375 2,400 450 220 235
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 5 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 455 200 255 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 5 5 5 0 0 0
Somali 445 190 255 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 4,315 2,175 2,140 455 220 235
Amharic 135 60 75 0 0 0
Arabic 3,450 1,740 1,710 445 215 230
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 150 150 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 280 150 125 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 5 5 5 0 5
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 75 35 35 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,560 2,130 2,430 115 45 65
Khmer (Cambodian) 395 190 210 20 10 10
Vietnamese 4,165 1,940 2,220 90 40 55
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,225 4,235 4,985 160 65 95
Bikol 15 5 5 0 0 0
Cebuano 305 130 170 5 5 5
Fijian 60 40 30 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 60 30 30 0 0 0
Ilocano 345 155 185 5 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 110 50 60 5 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 5 15 0 0 0
Pangasinan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,240 3,785 4,455 140 55 85
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 0 0 0
Creole languages 150 70 80 10 0 10
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 60 10 0 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 885 440 445 70 35 35
Kannada 25 10 10 5 5 5
Malayalam 365 180 180 25 10 10
Tamil 410 200 210 25 15 15
Telugu 80 45 40 15 5 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 100,595 49,680 50,920 2,680 1,260 1,415
Albanian 200 90 100 5 0 0
Armenian 35 15 20 10 5 5
Balto-Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 335 155 180
Baltic languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Latvian 0 0 0 5 0 0
Lithuanian 5 0 0 0 0 5
Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 325 150 180
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 70 35 40 5 0 0
Bulgarian 50 30 20 10 5 5
Croatian 190 90 100 0 0 0
Czech 135 65 65 30 10 15
Macedonian 5 5 5 0 0 0
Polish 1,030 505 525 110 50 65
Russian 1,035 505 530 120 55 60
Serbian 205 110 95 20 10 10
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 15 5 0 5
Slovak 85 40 40 10 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Ukrainian 250 110 140 20 15 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages 5 5 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 665 300 365 150 65 85
Afrikaans 100 45 60 20 5 10
Danish 25 10 10 5 5 5
Dutch 105 45 65 50 20 25
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 390 180 210 70 30 40
Icelandic 10 5 5 0 0 0
Norwegian 15 5 10 0 0 5
Swedish 10 5 5 0 0 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 190 100 90 135 70 70
Indo-Iranian languages 91,725 45,365 46,360 830 410 415
Indo-Aryan languages 89,565 44,275 45,295 555 275 290
Bengali 410 210 200 115 60 60
Gujarati 735 340 395 65 30 40
Hindi 6,885 3,280 3,605 80 45 40
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 5 5 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 5 0 0
Nepali 245 120 120 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 77,615 38,520 39,090 90 45 45
Sindhi 80 40 45 5 0 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 290 140 150 15 5 5
Urdu 3,260 1,600 1,655 155 70 85
Iranian languages 2,065 1,045 1,025 265 140 125
Kurdish 110 60 45 10 5 5
Pashto 315 160 155 10 5 5
Persian (Farsi) 1,640 820 820 245 125 120
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 5 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 4,695 2,300 2,395 1,215 560 655
Catalan 5 5 0 5 5 0
Italian 240 110 125 140 55 80
Portuguese 510 240 270 660 310 350
Romanian 310 155 155 25 15 15
Spanish 3,630 1,790 1,835 385 175 210
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 5 0
Japanese 450 190 260 40 15 25
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 5 5
Korean 6,435 3,015 3,420 245 115 135
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 340 155 185 25 10 15
Akan (Twi) 70 40 30 15 5 10
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ewe 5 0 0 0 5 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 10 0 10 0 0 0
Lingala 10 5 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 5 20 5 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 20 0 0 0
Shona 10 5 5 5 0 0
Swahili 85 35 55 0 5 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 20 10 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 15 25 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 0 0 0
Sign languages 230 120 105 35 25 15
American Sign Language 85 40 45 15 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 80 65 25 15 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 25,545 12,120 13,430 1,030 490 540
Chinese languages 24,905 11,790 13,115 1,025 485 540
Cantonese 4,620 2,180 2,440 210 95 115
Hakka 60 25 35 0 0 0
Mandarin 18,820 8,910 9,910 755 365 390
Min Dong 0 0 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 625 300 330 10 5 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 195 90 100 5 5 5
Chinese, n.o.s. 555 265 285 40 15 25
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 640 325 310 10 5 5
Burmese 285 155 130 5 0 5
Karenic languages 310 155 160 5 0 0
Tibetan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 375 175 200 10 0 5
Lao 270 135 135 0 5 0
Thai 105 40 65 5 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 180 95 85 30 15 20
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 5 0 0
Turkish 125 65 55 35 15 20
Uyghur 30 15 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 300 135 165 25 15 15
Estonian 20 5 10 0 0 0
Finnish 45 20 25 5 5 0
Hungarian 240 115 130 25 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 0 0 0
Multiple responses 53,920 26,565 27,355 2,660 1,220 1,435
English and French 525 245 285 460 225 235
English and non-official language 52,775 26,050 26,725 2,075 950 1,125
French and non-official language 120 45 70 30 10 20
English, French and non-official language 500 225 280 95 35 55
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 20 513,400 254,160 259,245 120,865 57,720 63,140
None 395,270 196,135 199,135 110,005 52,675 57,330
English 57,240 28,705 28,530 3,335 1,605 1,725
French 2,525 1,150 1,375 2,720 1,205 1,515
Non-official language 56,675 27,335 29,340 4,545 2,115 2,440
Aboriginal 95 40 55 40 20 20
Non-Aboriginal 56,580 27,295 29,285 4,505 2,095 2,415
English and French 200 100 100 80 35 45
English and non-official language 1,100 540 560 55 30 25
French and non-official language 375 180 195 125 55 70
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 419,060 205,495 213,570 102,125 48,215 53,905
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 397,735 195,290 202,440 98,580 46,470 52,110
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,822 36,533 24,663 35,034 40,493 31,058
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 398,230 195,735 202,495 98,615 46,475 52,145
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,200 32,228 23,441 31,772 36,313 28,319
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 349,505 176,850 172,655 88,700 42,225 46,480
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,979 37,122 23,748 33,150 39,596 27,765
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 285,365 122,180 163,185 73,155 32,145 41,010
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,266 1,478 4,330 6,089 4,549 6,801
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 301,705 156,635 145,070 71,430 35,460 35,975
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,804 37,394 25,015 30,869 34,798 27,712
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 419,065 205,530 213,540 102,120 48,255 53,865
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 397,880 195,320 202,560 98,510 46,480 52,020
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,978 47,640 32,589 46,611 53,335 40,603
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 398,370 195,760 202,605 98,530 46,485 52,045
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,815 39,183 28,628 39,112 44,096 34,660
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 350,080 176,880 173,200 88,740 42,185 46,550
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,195 48,434 31,782 45,281 53,263 38,046
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 285,325 122,325 163,000 73,295 32,145 41,155
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,430 6,033 6,728 7,822 7,220 8,293
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 301,705 156,380 145,325 71,430 35,480 35,955
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,014 47,626 31,823 41,719 47,441 36,072
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 419,065 205,525 213,540 102,125 48,260 53,865
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 24 124,605 72,975 51,630 32,700 17,445 15,250
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 50,026 55,725 44,357 53,952 59,730 49,588
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,318 66,016 49,850 62,674 68,528 55,977
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 88.5 92.1 83.4 87.3 90.4 83.9
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 75.6 79.6 69.8 65.0 67.3 62.3
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.5 7.9 16.6 12.7 9.6 16.1
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 419,065 205,495 213,570 102,125 48,220 53,905
Without total income 21,330 10,205 11,125 3,540 1,745 1,800
With total income 397,735 195,295 202,445 98,580 46,475 52,110
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.8 96.5 96.4 96.7
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,415 28,885 40,535 12,695 5,710 6,990
$10,000 to $19,999 76,230 31,215 45,015 17,215 6,935 10,275
$20,000 to $29,999 54,095 23,260 30,840 13,510 5,425 8,090
$30,000 to $39,999 46,405 21,720 24,690 11,270 4,910 6,360
$40,000 to $49,999 39,630 19,750 19,880 9,975 4,530 5,440
$50,000 to $59,999 30,080 16,185 13,890 7,890 3,805 4,085
$60,000 to $69,999 22,130 13,355 8,775 6,590 3,665 2,920
$70,000 to $79,999 15,900 10,105 5,790 4,875 2,760 2,110
$80,000 to $89,999 12,205 7,815 4,400 3,920 2,205 1,720
$90,000 to $99,999 8,375 5,565 2,815 2,895 1,600 1,290
$100,000 and over 23,265 17,445 5,820 7,750 4,925 2,820
$100,000 to $149,999 16,225 11,865 4,360 5,355 3,275 2,085
$150,000 and over 7,040 5,580 1,460 2,390 1,655 740
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 419,065 205,495 213,570 102,125 48,215 53,905
Without after-tax income 20,830 9,760 11,070 3,505 1,745 1,765
With after-tax income 398,230 195,735 202,495 98,615 46,470 52,140
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.3 94.8 96.6 96.4 96.7
Under $10,000 (including loss) 71,655 30,315 41,335 13,265 5,820 7,445
$10,000 to $19,999 79,805 33,255 46,555 18,025 7,260 10,765
$20,000 to $29,999 64,300 28,495 35,805 15,545 6,375 9,165
$30,000 to $39,999 54,050 26,070 27,975 13,330 5,945 7,395
$40,000 to $49,999 42,865 22,185 20,685 11,275 5,255 6,025
$50,000 to $59,999 29,110 17,155 11,955 8,595 4,720 3,875
$60,000 to $69,999 19,245 12,240 7,005 6,225 3,600 2,630
$70,000 to $79,999 13,140 8,310 4,835 4,400 2,425 1,975
$80,000 and over 24,065 17,720 6,345 7,950 5,075 2,875
$80,000 to $89,999 7,915 5,410 2,510 2,700 1,565 1,135
$90,000 to $99,999 4,725 3,505 1,220 1,475 935 535
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,805 2,615 3,775 2,575 1,205
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 419,065 205,495 213,570 102,125 48,220 53,905
Without employment income 117,355 48,860 68,500 30,695 12,760 17,935
With employment income 301,710 156,635 145,070 71,435 35,460 35,970
Percentage with employment income 72.0 76.2 67.9 69.9 73.5 66.7
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,110 18,615 22,490 11,720 5,695 6,030
$5,000 to $9,999 24,800 10,380 14,425 6,225 2,785 3,445
$10,000 to $19,999 44,505 19,570 24,935 9,545 4,245 5,305
$20,000 to $29,999 37,220 17,150 20,065 7,550 3,445 4,105
$30,000 to $39,999 34,510 16,805 17,705 6,775 3,120 3,655
$40,000 to $49,999 30,535 15,565 14,970 6,395 2,955 3,440
$50,000 to $59,999 23,420 13,180 10,240 5,150 2,500 2,650
$60,000 to $69,999 17,575 11,210 6,365 4,590 2,620 1,970
$70,000 to $79,999 12,945 8,490 4,455 3,385 1,970 1,415
$80,000 and over 35,085 25,660 9,425 10,100 6,135 3,960
$80,000 to $89,999 10,220 6,655 3,565 2,895 1,605 1,290
$90,000 to $99,999 6,800 4,735 2,065 2,220 1,195 1,025
$100,000 and over 18,065 14,270 3,795 4,990 3,340 1,650
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 169,965 ... ... 53,515 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,494 ... ... 67,485 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,060 ... ... 59,541 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 34,515 ... ... 17,195 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,675 ... ... 36,271 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,381 ... ... 32,848 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 135,445 ... ... 36,325 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,657 ... ... 86,914 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,548 ... ... 76,100 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,586 ... ... 85,792 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,256 ... ... 72,005 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 34,500 ... ... 17,170 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,234 ... ... 48,221 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,166 ... ... 40,708 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 135,465 ... ... 36,350 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 105,900 ... ... 103,537 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,720 ... ... 86,786 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,065 ... ... 805 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,950 ... ... 850 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 3,975 ... ... 1,830 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,235 ... ... 2,125 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 5,585 ... ... 2,385 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 5,820 ... ... 2,275 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 5,990 ... ... 2,305 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 6,400 ... ... 2,340 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 6,490 ... ... 2,255 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 6,550 ... ... 2,265 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,000 ... ... 4,335 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,310 ... ... 3,995 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,340 ... ... 3,575 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,095 ... ... 3,285 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,675 ... ... 2,860 ... ...
$100,000 and over 61,475 ... ... 16,025 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 20,385 ... ... 5,465 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 14,075 ... ... 3,675 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 15,450 ... ... 3,960 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,570 ... ... 2,920 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,255 ... ... 855 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,985 ... ... 865 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,030 ... ... 1,850 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,435 ... ... 2,235 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,340 ... ... 2,650 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,915 ... ... 2,510 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,340 ... ... 2,745 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,650 ... ... 2,710 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,985 ... ... 2,780 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,785 ... ... 2,705 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,970 ... ... 5,070 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,950 ... ... 4,575 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,175 ... ... 3,960 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,775 ... ... 3,465 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 10,275 ... ... 2,885 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,105 ... ... 11,655 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,380 ... ... 4,990 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 11,780 ... ... 3,010 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,950 ... ... 3,655 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 132,070 ... ... 33,735 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,793 ... ... 88,678 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,901 ... ... 77,268 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 35,330 ... ... 14,320 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,991 ... ... 84,758 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,731 ... ... 73,789 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 73,685 ... ... 12,665 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,953 ... ... 116,558 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,865 ... ... 99,863 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.4 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,180 ... ... 5,815 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,135 ... ... 52,562 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,352 ... ... 48,718 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 131,980 ... ... 33,825 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,987 ... ... 105,790 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,838 ... ... 88,295 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 35,250 ... ... 14,360 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,517 ... ... 98,639 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,370 ... ... 82,124 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 73,805 ... ... 12,635 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,698 ... ... 135,731 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 101,378 ... ... 111,977 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,050 ... ... 5,820 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,818 ... ... 62,495 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,188 ... ... 54,801 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 52,060 26,955 25,105 24,825 10,990 13,835
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,548 32,897 30,263 29,636 29,029 30,059
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,501 29,419 27,643 27,500 26,935 27,970
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 51,935 26,555 25,385 24,530 10,850 13,685
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,475 40,766 38,124 41,307 42,534 40,335
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 33,616 34,316 32,884 35,349 36,176 34,694
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 511,540 253,320 258,220 120,220 57,505 62,715
In the bottom half of the distribution 263,500 128,320 135,180 58,775 27,285 31,490
In the bottom decile 53,940 26,540 27,400 13,785 6,485 7,300
In the second decile 49,270 23,365 25,905 11,545 5,115 6,430
In the third decile 51,145 24,800 26,350 10,915 5,025 5,885
In the fourth decile 54,560 26,650 27,905 11,120 5,225 5,895
In the fifth decile 54,580 26,960 27,615 11,405 5,430 5,975
In the top half of the distribution 248,040 125,000 123,035 61,445 30,220 31,225
In the sixth decile 54,190 26,860 27,335 11,880 5,700 6,175
In the seventh decile 53,400 26,775 26,620 12,105 5,905 6,200
In the eighth decile 52,060 26,370 25,685 13,060 6,480 6,575
In the ninth decile 48,155 24,395 23,760 12,930 6,395 6,535
In the top decile 40,240 20,600 19,640 11,475 5,730 5,745
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 43 511,540 253,325 258,215 120,220 57,500 62,715
0 to 17 years 112,320 58,195 54,120 21,875 11,235 10,640
0 to 5 years 35,185 18,145 17,040 7,085 3,665 3,415
18 to 64 years 330,060 162,380 167,680 76,265 36,545 39,720
65 years and over 69,165 32,745 36,420 22,075 9,725 12,350
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 75,640 36,500 39,145 17,820 8,045 9,780
0 to 17 years 21,985 11,355 10,625 3,820 1,945 1,865
0 to 5 years 6,795 3,440 3,350 1,430 725 700
18 to 64 years 44,940 21,345 23,600 11,910 5,400 6,505
65 years and over 8,715 3,795 4,915 2,100 700 1,405
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.4 15.2 14.8 14.0 15.6
0 to 17 years (%) 19.6 19.5 19.6 17.5 17.3 17.5
0 to 5 years (%) 19.3 19.0 19.7 20.2 19.8 20.5
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.1 14.1 15.6 14.8 16.4
65 years and over (%) 12.6 11.6 13.5 9.5 7.2 11.4
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 60,260 29,565 30,695 11,470 5,455 6,010
0 to 17 years 16,925 8,705 8,225 1,920 955 965
0 to 5 years 5,170 2,595 2,575 735 350 385
18 to 64 years 38,355 18,710 19,645 9,105 4,315 4,790
65 years and over 4,980 2,150 2,825 445 190 260
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.7 11.9 9.5 9.5 9.6
0 to 17 years (%) 15.1 15.0 15.2 8.8 8.5 9.1
0 to 5 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 10.4 9.5 11.3
18 to 64 years (%) 11.6 11.5 11.7 11.9 11.8 12.1
65 years and over (%) 7.2 6.6 7.8 2.0 2.0 2.1
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 44 511,540 253,265 258,275 120,215 57,505 62,715
Official languages 478,215 239,765 238,450 119,570 57,220 62,345
English 478,010 239,640 238,370 119,300 57,075 62,225
French 22,960 10,450 12,510 16,250 7,400 8,845
Non-official languages 287,750 139,540 148,210 17,065 7,985 9,075
Aboriginal languages 225 80 140 75 15 55
Algonquian languages 95 30 65 55 15 45
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 45 20 25 30 0 25
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 15 0 10
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 20 10 10 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 15 0 10
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 10 0 0 10
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 10 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 20 0 15
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 45 10 30 20 0 15
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 10 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 10 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 20 20 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 20 10 10 10 10 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 20 0 10 10 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 10 0 15
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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 45 10 30 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 10 0 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 35 15 20 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) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 15 0 10 0 0 0
Haisla 10 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 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 287,525 139,460 148,070 17,000 7,970 9,025
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,070 4,570 4,500 1,310 700 615
Berber languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Kabyle 25 10 15 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,055 460 600 20 20 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 1,045 455 590 15 15 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 8,065 4,130 3,935 1,300 685 610
Amharic 505 240 265 20 10 10
Arabic 6,835 3,510 3,320 1,155 610 545
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 480 245 235 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 475 240 235 0 0 0
Harari 10 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 220 135 80 105 60 40
Maltese 55 15 40 15 10 10
Tigrigna 220 135 85 15 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 230 115 110 10 10 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,750 4,205 4,545 295 140 155
Khmer (Cambodian) 770 350 425 70 25 40
Vietnamese 8,025 3,880 4,145 235 110 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 26,440 11,550 14,885 590 175 410
Bikol 115 50 60 10 0 0
Cebuano 1,180 445 730 20 10 0
Fijian 540 320 225 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 335 175 160 10 0 0
Ilocano 1,285 495 785 35 0 25
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 1,010 425 590 70 35 35
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 70 70 0 0 0
Pangasinan 95 45 50 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 24,320 10,560 13,760 515 135 375
Waray-Waray 65 35 30 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 230 105 125 10 0 0
Creole languages 735 385 355 45 20 20
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 460 235 225 20 10 15
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 140 135 20 10 10
Dravidian languages 2,575 1,375 1,205 315 170 140
Kannada 105 35 65 15 10 10
Malayalam 1,020 555 470 80 35 45
Tamil 1,315 705 610 180 100 80
Telugu 290 170 120 50 30 15
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 191,080 94,570 96,515 11,205 5,295 5,915
Albanian 445 205 240 55 25 30
Armenian 160 95 65 45 20 20
Balto-Slavic languages 8,790 4,340 4,450 1,425 645 780
Baltic languages 35 20 20 45 10 35
Latvian 20 15 0 25 0 20
Lithuanian 15 0 15 25 10 10
Slavic languages 8,760 4,330 4,430 1,385 640 750
Belarusan 0 10 0 0 10 0
Bosnian 270 135 135 10 0 10
Bulgarian 185 80 105 10 10 15
Croatian 870 445 425 50 30 20
Czech 540 255 290 165 75 90
Macedonian 25 10 10 15 0 0
Polish 2,830 1,420 1,415 520 225 300
Russian 2,490 1,225 1,265 385 185 195
Serbian 650 340 305 100 40 60
Serbo-Croatian 90 45 40 35 10 25
Slovak 390 185 205 75 40 35
Slovene (Slovenian) 120 70 50 15 0 10
Ukrainian 1,060 450 605 160 75 85
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 10 0 0
Celtic languages 85 40 50 55 35 25
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 15 20 15 10
Welsh 25 10 25 20 10 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 15 10 10
Germanic languages 8,745 4,080 4,665 2,500 1,095 1,405
Afrikaans 585 260 320 45 25 25
Danish 390 165 225 80 30 50
Dutch 1,815 840 980 725 300 425
Frisian 35 20 20 20 10 10
German 5,675 2,705 2,965 1,660 750 910
Icelandic 15 10 0 10 10 0
Norwegian 190 90 100 15 10 10
Swedish 300 135 170 55 30 30
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 15 15 10 10 10
Yiddish 25 15 10 0 10 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Greek 900 475 430 440 225 210
Indo-Iranian languages 157,915 78,645 79,265 2,120 1,135 985
Indo-Aryan languages 154,075 76,740 77,340 1,625 870 760
Bengali 980 485 495 245 140 105
Gujarati 2,060 995 1,065 255 135 120
Hindi 39,080 18,940 20,140 725 380 345
Kashmiri 15 10 10 10 10 0
Konkani 70 35 35 15 10 10
Marathi 165 80 90 30 0 20
Nepali 465 225 240 25 10 15
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 128,515 64,430 64,090 345 185 160
Sindhi 380 195 185 40 25 20
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 445 60 30 30
Urdu 7,950 4,050 3,900 515 285 230
Iranian languages 4,295 2,150 2,145 530 280 250
Kurdish 315 175 140 25 15 10
Pashto 795 430 365 45 15 30
Persian (Farsi) 3,485 1,735 1,750 475 255 220
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 140 140 0 0 10
Italic (Romance) languages 15,840 7,670 8,170 4,985 2,325 2,655
Catalan 0 10 0 15 10 10
Italian 2,170 1,180 995 1,000 485 515
Portuguese 1,930 875 1,060 1,955 970 980
Romanian 840 450 390 85 40 45
Spanish 11,310 5,340 5,965 2,175 920 1,250
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 35 25 10
Japanese 2,035 910 1,125 170 80 90
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 10 10 0
Georgian 10 10 10 10 0 0
Korean 8,915 4,165 4,745 495 235 260
Mongolic languages 55 35 20 0 0 0
Mongolian 55 30 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,870 960 910 250 115 130
Akan (Twi) 240 140 95 75 30 50
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 75 40 30 0 0 0
Ewe 45 30 10 10 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 65 40 25 15 10 15
Ganda 30 15 10 10 0 0
Igbo 90 45 35 10 10 10
Lingala 90 45 50 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 15 10 10
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 85 35 50 0 0 0
Shona 60 30 25 0 0 0
Swahili 620 350 270 60 35 25
Wolof 10 0 10 10 10 0
Yoruba 255 125 125 45 15 25
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 450 180 270 60 20 40
Nilo-Saharan languages 70 40 30 15 10 0
Dinka 10 15 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 20 35 20 10 10
Sign languages 645 195 445 225 85 140
American Sign Language 315 75 240 170 55 115
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 355 130 215 55 25 25
Sino-Tibetan languages 37,450 17,735 19,715 2,130 1,010 1,115
Chinese languages 36,485 17,235 19,250 2,100 985 1,110
Cantonese 9,360 4,395 4,960 620 280 340
Hakka 275 130 150 10 0 10
Mandarin 28,980 13,620 15,360 1,460 690 775
Min Dong 10 10 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,865 885 980 85 40 45
Wu (Shanghainese) 385 170 215 55 20 30
Chinese, n.o.s. 840 385 460 150 65 85
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,020 525 495 30 20 10
Burmese 475 255 220 15 10 0
Karenic languages 495 235 265 20 15 0
Tibetan 90 55 35 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 450 565 40 10 25
Lao 690 335 350 0 0 0
Thai 415 145 265 40 15 25
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 465 250 215 160 85 70
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 10 10 10
Turkish 395 220 175 155 80 70
Uyghur 35 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 25 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,510 700 810 220 90 130
Estonian 80 35 45 30 0 25
Finnish 295 125 175 85 35 45
Hungarian 1,140 540 595 105 45 60
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 185 95 90 40 15 25
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 511,540 253,265 258,275 120,215 57,505 62,715
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 439,690 218,815 220,870 115,215 55,095 60,120
Canadian citizens aged under 18 102,480 53,305 49,175 21,350 10,915 10,440
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 337,215 165,515 171,700 93,865 44,180 49,680
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 71,850 34,445 37,405 5,000 2,405 2,595
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 511,540 253,265 258,275 120,215 57,500 62,715
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 281,190 142,415 138,775 102,740 49,245 53,500
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 220,155 105,615 114,540 15,840 7,405 8,435
Before 1981 37,055 18,325 18,725 7,410 3,420 3,990
1981 to 1990 25,490 12,275 13,220 1,720 825 895
1991 to 2000 52,570 25,120 27,455 2,065 990 1,075
2001 to 2010 68,700 32,460 36,235 3,010 1,400 1,605
2001 to 2005 32,005 14,965 17,040 1,435 680 760
2006 to 2010 36,695 17,500 19,200 1,570 720 850
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 36,340 17,435 18,905 1,630 770 860
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 10,195 5,235 4,960 1,640 860 780
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 220,155 105,615 114,535 15,840 7,405 8,430
Under 5 years 16,360 8,585 7,780 1,910 910 1,000
5 to 14 years 31,945 16,425 15,520 3,215 1,600 1,615
15 to 24 years 55,145 24,875 30,280 3,545 1,500 2,045
25 to 44 years 83,940 40,600 43,340 6,200 2,950 3,255
45 years and over 32,755 15,135 17,625 965 455 510
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 54 220,155 105,615 114,540 15,840 7,405 8,435
Americas 11,340 5,300 6,045 2,390 1,040 1,355
Brazil 330 125 210 105 45 60
Colombia 650 290 360 70 15 50
El Salvador 1,385 745 645 175 85 90
Guyana 205 90 115 85 25 55
Haiti 85 30 55 25 0 20
Jamaica 615 335 280 175 90 85
Mexico 890 355 540 100 40 60
Peru 320 160 155 35 0 30
Trinidad and Tobago 385 185 200 95 45 50
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,915 1,780 2,135 1,205 510 695
Other places of birth in Americas 2,560 1,205 1,360 330 170 160
Europe 25,910 12,925 12,990 7,540 3,530 4,010
Bosnia and Herzegovina 450 230 220 35 15 25
Croatia 500 255 250 30 20 10
France 245 100 145 115 60 60
Germany 2,450 1,195 1,255 610 225 385
Greece 420 220 200 175 110 65
Hungary 715 370 340 70 45 25
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 340 180 155 100 55 40
Italy 940 510 430 430 220 210
Netherlands 1,355 690 660 640 290 350
Poland 2,235 1,110 1,125 285 135 150
Portugal 810 400 410 1,190 595 595
Romania 700 360 340 70 40 40
Russian Federation 780 310 460 105 25 80
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 310 155 150 70 35 35
Ukraine 710 365 345 100 45 50
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 9,655 4,875 4,775 2,895 1,355 1,545
Other places of birth in Europe 3,300 1,585 1,715 620 265 355
Africa 7,000 3,545 3,450 1,065 530 535
Algeria 85 60 30 35 15 20
Egypt 355 175 180 260 145 115
Ethiopia 455 220 240 20 15 10
Kenya 705 370 340 65 30 35
Morocco 180 90 95 55 25 40
Nigeria 585 310 275 60 30 30
Somalia 600 270 330 10 10 10
South Africa, Republic of 1,010 495 515 120 60 60
Other places of birth in Africa 3,010 1,555 1,455 435 205 230
Asia 166,110 79,380 86,730 4,705 2,230 2,480
Afghanistan 1,660 800 860 30 15 20
Bangladesh 615 310 305 115 70 45
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,490 8,650 9,840 950 415 535
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,370 1,095 1,275 120 50 70
India 81,730 39,960 41,775 725 355 365
IranCensus data footnote 61 965 545 420 300 170 130
Iraq 2,580 1,305 1,270 90 55 35
Japan 755 240 520 75 20 55
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,455 3,070 3,385 350 170 175
Lebanon 510 250 260 75 50 25
Pakistan 4,985 2,490 2,495 365 185 180
Philippines 24,120 10,630 13,485 515 165 350
Sri Lanka 1,365 735 620 145 75 70
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 895 435 465 45 25 20
Taiwan 5,335 2,460 2,870 70 30 35
Viet Nam 5,355 2,515 2,840 160 70 85
Other places of birth in Asia 7,945 3,885 4,060 600 300 300
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,790 4,465 5,325 135 80 60
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 36,335 17,435 18,900 1,630 770 860
Americas 1,430 740 690 265 135 125
Brazil 105 40 70 55 30 25
Colombia 80 45 35 0 0 10
Cuba 0 10 0 10 10 0
Haiti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jamaica 60 35 20 10 0 10
Mexico 245 125 125 30 20 10
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 420 240 175 105 55 50
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 15 10 10 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 490 240 255 45 30 20
Europe 1,295 665 630 200 90 115
France 15 10 10 10 0 0
Germany 65 40 30 15 10 10
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 35 10 15 0 10
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 10 0 0 0
Romania 65 25 35 0 0 0
Russian Federation 55 20 40 10 0 10
Ukraine 140 55 90 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 480 280 195 90 40 55
Other places of birth in Europe 425 200 225 60 30 30
Africa 1,505 765 745 200 100 105
Algeria 15 15 0 10 10 0
Cameroon 15 0 10 15 10 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 70 50 25 10 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 10 30 10 20
Egypt 55 45 20 45 30 20
Eritrea 80 35 50 0 0 0
Ethiopia 45 30 20 10 10 10
Morocco 45 25 25 15 10 10
Nigeria 215 100 115 25 15 10
Somalia 250 100 150 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 120 80 45 10 10 10
Tunisia 15 10 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 560 280 280 35 20 15
Asia 31,595 15,020 16,570 955 435 520
Afghanistan 265 130 135 10 10 0
Bangladesh 95 45 50 20 20 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 4,645 2,150 2,495 190 80 110
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 125 35 90 10 0 0
India 15,020 7,510 7,505 135 70 65
IranCensus data footnote 61 180 85 95 110 55 55
Iraq 1,090 530 560 30 15 15
Israel 15 10 10 0 0 0
Japan 80 10 75 15 10 10
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,080 510 570 45 20 20
Lebanon 75 35 40 0 0 0
Nepal 80 30 45 20 10 10
Pakistan 885 400 485 45 15 25
Philippines 5,255 2,400 2,860 130 40 90
Saudi Arabia 60 10 50 10 0 0
Sri Lanka 170 90 80 40 20 25
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 385 410 35 15 20
Taiwan 420 140 285 15 15 0
Turkey 20 10 10 10 10 10
United Arab Emirates 110 75 35 15 0 10
Viet Nam 365 105 255 25 10 20
Other places of birth in Asia 760 340 425 65 40 30
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 515 245 270 10 0 0
Australia 95 60 40 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 420 190 235 10 10 10
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 511,545 253,265 258,275 120,220 57,505 62,715
First generationCensus data footnote 69 233,045 112,175 120,865 18,575 8,840 9,730
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 139,000 70,930 68,075 20,025 9,750 10,275
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 139,495 70,165 69,330 81,620 38,910 42,705
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 72 186,290 88,930 97,360 8,645 4,075 4,565
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 78,855 39,035 39,825 4,920 2,450 2,465
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 29,945 17,740 12,205 1,915 1,255 660
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 48,910 21,300 27,615 3,010 1,200 1,810
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 85,795 38,395 47,395 2,630 1,035 1,600
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 20,490 10,940 9,550 1,065 575 490
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,150 560 595 25 15 0
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 511,540 253,270 258,275 120,220 57,505 62,715
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,460 6,375 7,085 4,220 1,965 2,255
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,140 6,210 6,930 4,070 1,875 2,195
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,335 3,395 3,940 2,660 1,230 1,435
Métis 5,685 2,765 2,920 1,365 620 740
Inuk (Inuit) 115 55 60 45 25 25
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 200 110 90 80 45 30
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 120 55 65 75 40 30
Non-Aboriginal identity 498,080 246,890 251,190 115,995 55,540 60,460
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 511,540 253,265 258,275 120,220 57,505 62,715
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,205 1,805 2,400 1,115 550 560
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 507,335 251,460 255,875 119,100 56,950 62,150
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 511,540 253,265 258,275 120,220 57,505 62,710
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,760 1,345 1,415 855 405 445
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,710 1,330 1,385 840 400 440
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,940 930 1,005 670 305 365
Métis single ancestry 730 385 345 155 90 65
Inuit single ancestry 45 10 35 15 10 10
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 50 15 35 15 0 10
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 35 10 25 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 10 0 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 12,885 6,105 6,780 5,835 2,805 3,030
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 12,465 5,905 6,555 5,685 2,745 2,940
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,815 3,655 4,160 4,260 2,015 2,245
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,560 2,205 2,355 1,370 705 665
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 85 45 40 50 20 25
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 420 195 225 150 65 85
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 400 195 210 135 55 85
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 10 10 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 495,895 245,820 250,075 113,535 54,295 59,240
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 511,540 253,265 258,275 120,215 57,505 62,715
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 299,245 147,125 152,120 11,655 5,780 5,875
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 168,040 84,330 83,705 2,395 1,280 1,120
Chinese 39,890 18,865 21,030 2,535 1,210 1,325
Black 9,455 4,845 4,610 1,750 910 840
Filipino 31,865 14,575 17,285 755 295 460
Latin American 7,065 3,395 3,670 885 380 500
Arab 5,765 2,955 2,820 1,020 555 465
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,010 6,445 6,560 545 245 300
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 3,720 1,910 1,805 460 255 205
Korean 9,285 4,355 4,930 525 260 260
Japanese 2,850 1,320 1,530 190 70 120
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,995 1,005 990 165 85 80
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,320 3,130 3,190 425 230 195
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 212,295 106,140 106,155 108,565 51,725 56,840
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 103 511,540 253,265 258,275 120,220 57,505 62,710
North American Aboriginal origins 15,645 7,450 8,200 6,685 3,210 3,475
First Nations (North American Indian) 10,210 4,800 5,410 5,085 2,380 2,705
Inuit 165 60 105 80 40 45
Métis 5,750 2,800 2,945 1,680 860 820
Other North American origins 71,305 36,115 35,195 43,985 21,040 22,945
Acadian 140 70 70 370 205 165
American 5,290 2,700 2,595 1,840 890 945
Canadian 67,735 34,330 33,415 42,620 20,375 22,245
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 10 10 0
Newfoundlander 90 65 20 115 55 60
Nova Scotian 0 0 10 10 0 0
Ontarian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Québécois 110 50 65 60 35 30
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 10 15 0 0 10
European origins 200,365 99,410 100,950 90,020 42,445 47,580
British Isles origins 127,825 63,495 64,335 69,265 32,510 36,750
Channel Islander 0 0 0 25 10 15
Cornish 35 20 20 20 10 0
English 78,895 38,620 40,280 38,695 17,960 20,745
Irish 43,735 20,930 22,800 33,385 15,285 18,100
Manx 80 40 35 45 15 30
Scottish 56,210 27,975 28,235 29,640 13,850 15,795
Welsh 6,885 3,355 3,530 2,900 1,290 1,610
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 8,555 4,355 4,195 4,395 1,960 2,435
French origins 24,825 11,845 12,970 17,575 8,270 9,310
Alsatian 30 10 25 10 0 0
Breton 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corsican 15 10 0 10 10 0
French 24,780 11,830 12,950 17,565 8,260 9,305
Western European origins (except French origins) 57,295 28,265 29,025 19,560 9,005 10,555
Austrian 3,240 1,560 1,680 750 355 400
Bavarian 0 10 0 10 10 0
Belgian 1,210 640 565 425 215 210
Dutch 14,815 7,270 7,540 6,880 3,130 3,750
Flemish 125 45 80 45 30 15
Frisian 70 15 55 30 10 15
German 41,390 20,330 21,060 12,630 5,845 6,790
Luxembourger 45 25 20 0 0 0
Swiss 1,485 815 665 465 230 230
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 105 50 55 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 22,910 11,005 11,905 3,815 1,880 1,930
Danish 4,080 1,970 2,115 940 475 460
Finnish 2,255 1,060 1,200 695 340 355
Icelandic 1,790 910 880 265 135 125
Norwegian 9,530 4,650 4,880 1,030 540 485
Swedish 6,770 3,150 3,620 975 390 580
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 790 380 410 175 115 60
Eastern European origins 43,235 21,305 21,925 9,430 4,380 5,050
Bulgarian 290 125 170 35 20 20
Byelorussian 160 85 75 30 10 15
Czech 1,670 785 890 530 255 280
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 520 270 250 120 55 65
Estonian 295 155 145 150 60 90
Hungarian 4,575 2,275 2,300 985 515 470
Latvian 250 140 110 160 55 105
Lithuanian 335 130 205 260 140 120
Moldovan 80 50 35 15 0 10
Polish 12,100 5,860 6,240 3,745 1,735 2,015
Romanian 2,540 1,300 1,240 460 240 225
Russian 8,585 3,990 4,595 1,195 535 665
Slovak 915 410 505 300 140 160
Ukrainian 17,850 8,985 8,860 2,795 1,275 1,520
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 100 90 65 30 35
Southern European origins 29,580 14,525 15,060 10,345 5,180 5,160
Albanian 465 200 260 60 30 35
Bosnian 390 180 210 40 15 20
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 10
Croatian 1,805 960 845 285 190 100
Cypriot 45 25 15 15 15 10
Greek 2,245 1,160 1,085 920 500 425
Italian 11,460 5,710 5,750 4,435 2,215 2,220
Kosovar 40 15 25 10 0 10
Macedonian 75 30 40 55 30 25
Maltese 160 80 70 105 60 50
Montenegrin 60 40 20 10 10 0
Portuguese 4,390 2,115 2,270 3,445 1,780 1,660
Serbian 970 510 465 180 85 100
Sicilian 35 20 10 60 30 30
Slovenian 440 220 225 95 40 55
Spanish 8,285 3,905 4,380 1,035 440 595
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 475 220 255 140 60 75
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 20 10 0 15 10 0
Other European origins 2,135 1,045 1,085 680 335 350
Basque 60 40 15 0 0 10
Jewish 910 425 485 365 175 190
Roma (Gypsy) 35 10 20 25 10 20
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 30 30 25 15 10
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,085 555 530 260 135 125
Caribbean origins 3,655 1,855 1,800 1,120 545 575
Antiguan 10 0 15 10 10 10
Bahamian 0 10 0 10 0 10
Barbadian 225 130 100 130 65 70
Bermudan 30 15 15 15 10 10
Carib 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cuban 210 85 120 105 45 60
Dominican 100 55 50 30 20 10
Grenadian 65 35 30 10 0 10
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 155 60 95 45 25 20
Jamaican 1,690 930 765 535 285 250
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 10 0 10 0 10
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 10 10 10 10 10 0
Puerto Rican 40 10 30 0 0 0
St. Lucian 40 10 30 30 15 20
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 605 320 285 125 50 75
Vincentian/Grenadinian 100 45 55 15 0 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 365 170 195 70 40 25
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 255 115 145 45 20 30
Latin, Central and South American origins 8,650 4,175 4,475 1,375 640 735
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 335 195 135 70 25 40
Arawak 10 0 0 10 10 0
Argentinian 110 40 70 25 20 10
Belizean 10 0 10 0 0 0
Bolivian 15 0 15 0 10 10
Brazilian 460 185 275 145 70 75
Chilean 510 275 240 30 15 20
Colombian 785 390 395 120 30 95
Costa Rican 75 25 45 45 0 40
Ecuadorian 40 25 10 25 20 10
Guatemalan 650 310 340 65 30 35
Guyanese 245 105 135 125 65 65
Hispanic 300 150 160 20 0 20
Honduran 445 255 185 40 20 20
Maya 175 75 100 25 10 15
Mexican 2,130 990 1,140 255 135 125
Nicaraguan 285 120 160 55 35 20
Panamanian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Paraguayan 65 25 40 0 0 0
Peruvian 395 205 185 35 0 25
Salvadorean 1,600 845 755 175 85 90
Uruguayan 25 15 10 0 0 10
Venezuelan 115 55 60 75 55 15
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 630 275 350 105 35 70
African origins 10,310 5,190 5,120 2,125 1,040 1,080
Central and West African origins 1,905 1,025 880 405 185 220
Akan 20 10 10 10 0 15
Angolan 10 10 10 10 0 0
Ashanti 65 20 40 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 20 15 0 0 10 0
Cameroonian 0 0 0 70 35 35
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 325 165 160 15 10 15
Edo 30 20 10 0 0 0
Ewe 30 15 20 0 0 0
Gabonese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 485 275 210 85 35 55
Guinean 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ibo 65 30 35 15 15 10
Ivorian 20 10 10 10 10 0
Liberian 115 50 65 10 0 15
Malian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malinké 0 0 0 20 10 15
Nigerian 685 360 320 70 35 30
Peulh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 0 0 0 10 10 0
Sierra Leonean 35 10 25 15 10 10
Togolese 25 20 0 20 0 15
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 20 10 25 20 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 125 60 60 45 25 15
North African origins 1,370 715 655 810 390 415
Algerian 70 40 35 40 15 20
Berber 35 25 10 50 15 35
Coptic 10 0 0 30 15 10
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 620 315 300 450 225 225
Libyan 50 35 10 40 20 25
Maure 0 0 0 10 0 10
Moroccan 270 140 130 115 45 70
Sudanese 290 135 150 50 30 20
Tunisian 35 20 15 45 20 25
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 10 0 30 20 10
Southern and East African origins 4,190 1,990 2,200 430 230 200
Afrikaner 35 25 15 0 0 0
Amhara 45 25 25 10 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 60 40 20 0 0 0
Burundian 140 55 85 30 20 10
Djiboutian 0 0 0 10 15 0
Eritrean 240 140 100 25 15 15
Ethiopian 555 265 295 15 15 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 270 140 130 55 35 25
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 210 120 90 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 10 0 0 0
Rwandan 60 20 35 0 0 0
Seychellois 0 0 0 10 0 10
Somali 1,185 540 645 35 30 10
South African 960 455 505 205 95 110
Tanzanian 60 20 40 15 0 10
Tigrian 45 30 15 0 0 0
Ugandan 75 30 40 30 20 10
Zambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 120 65 55 0 0 0
Zulu 20 15 10 0 0 10
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 270 90 175 15 10 10
Other African origins 3,040 1,555 1,480 525 250 275
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 145 150 70 30 45
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,775 1,430 1,345 470 225 245
Asian origins 277,695 136,410 141,285 9,455 4,725 4,725
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 12,815 6,585 6,230 2,035 1,145 885
Afghan 2,620 1,240 1,385 75 35 35
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,390 775 615 390 215 175
Armenian 290 155 140 100 45 55
Assyrian 205 115 95 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 20 10 0
Georgian 55 10 40 10 0 0
Hazara 15 10 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,660 905 760 580 335 240
Iraqi 2,505 1,235 1,265 95 55 35
Israeli 105 60 45 65 25 40
Jordanian 170 100 70 30 15 15
Kazakh 15 15 0 0 0 0
Kurd 285 165 120 30 15 10
Kuwaiti 15 15 0 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 55 45 15 0 0 0
Lebanese 1,185 570 615 295 170 120
Palestinian 720 365 355 105 65 45
Pashtun 170 110 60 10 10 0
Saudi Arabian 20 15 0 110 50 60
Syrian 935 440 495 100 50 45
Tajik 85 40 40 10 0 10
Tatar 90 50 40 0 0 0
Turk 670 405 265 170 100 70
Turkmen 15 10 10 15 10 10
Uighur 40 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 45 20 25 10 0 10
Yemeni 45 30 10 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 555 280 270 35 30 10
South Asian origins 164,005 82,310 81,695 2,610 1,405 1,205
Bangladeshi 515 265 250 95 45 50
Bengali 220 95 120 45 15 30
Bhutanese 0 0 10 0 0 0
East Indian 138,210 69,235 68,975 1,800 985 820
Goan 25 15 10 30 20 15
Gujarati 120 55 70 0 0 0
Kashmiri 70 35 40 35 15 25
Nepali 465 215 245 15 10 10
Pakistani 5,650 2,925 2,725 400 210 190
Punjabi 22,195 11,225 10,970 65 30 35
Sinhalese 305 170 135 15 10 15
Sri Lankan 1,480 805 675 160 90 75
Tamil 300 185 115 40 30 10
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 3,635 1,805 1,830 75 40 35
East and Southeast Asian origins 102,065 48,140 53,925 4,950 2,280 2,670
Burmese 610 335 275 10 0 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,160 550 610 105 40 65
Chinese 45,085 21,435 23,645 2,915 1,395 1,520
Filipino 33,920 15,610 18,315 860 340 515
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 945 460 485 45 25 15
Japanese 3,695 1,755 1,940 245 100 145
Karen 525 255 270 20 10 10
Korean 9,450 4,430 5,015 550 270 280
Laotian 1,055 540 515 0 0 0
Malaysian 655 350 310 45 10 30
Mongolian 100 60 40 10 0 0
Singaporean 100 45 50 10 0 0
Taiwanese 2,540 1,170 1,375 35 30 10
Thai 520 215 310 65 20 45
Tibetan 125 75 50 0 0 0
Vietnamese 9,200 4,575 4,625 300 155 145
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 145 65 85 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 505 260 245 40 10 25
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 255 245 35 15 25
Oceania origins 9,155 4,485 4,670 265 150 115
Australian 995 495 500 185 110 70
New Zealander 420 200 215 70 35 35
Pacific Islands origins 7,805 3,830 3,975 15 10 15
Fijian 7,320 3,625 3,690 0 0 0
Hawaiian 155 50 105 10 0 10
Maori 100 45 50 10 10 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 40 45 0 0 0
Samoan 80 45 30 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 140 60 80 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
Owner 120,940 ... ... 31,900 ... ...
Renter 49,025 ... ... 21,620 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 169,965 ... ... 53,515 ... ...
Condominium 38,195 ... ... 3,480 ... ...
Not condominium 131,770 ... ... 50,040 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
No bedrooms 845 ... ... 265 ... ...
1 bedroom 18,985 ... ... 7,060 ... ...
2 bedrooms 42,665 ... ... 13,875 ... ...
3 bedrooms 48,100 ... ... 19,220 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,370 ... ... 13,090 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 169,965 ... ... 53,515 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,205 ... ... 14,650 ... ...
5 rooms 24,475 ... ... 7,755 ... ...
6 rooms 21,675 ... ... 7,775 ... ...
7 rooms 17,450 ... ... 7,270 ... ...
8 or more rooms 53,150 ... ... 16,065 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 159,915 ... ... 53,250 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,050 ... ... 265 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 169,960 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
Suitable 154,380 ... ... 51,920 ... ...
Not suitable 15,590 ... ... 1,595 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
1960 or before 8,335 ... ... 12,305 ... ...
1961 to 1980 31,085 ... ... 17,090 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,345 ... ... 8,960 ... ...
1991 to 2000 36,140 ... ... 6,035 ... ...
2001 to 2005 18,495 ... ... 3,285 ... ...
2006 to 2010 24,015 ... ... 3,265 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 19,550 ... ... 2,585 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 169,965 ... ... 53,515 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 162,920 ... ... 50,330 ... ...
Major repairs needed 7,045 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 169,965 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
1 household maintainer 90,450 ... ... 31,875 ... ...
2 household maintainers 69,480 ... ... 20,280 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,035 ... ... 1,360 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 169,960 ... ... 53,520 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,805 ... ... 3,070 ... ...
25 to 34 years 21,995 ... ... 8,395 ... ...
35 to 44 years 34,310 ... ... 7,595 ... ...
45 to 54 years 39,945 ... ... 9,785 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,670 ... ... 9,885 ... ...
65 to 74 years 21,630 ... ... 7,885 ... ...
75 to 84 years 10,070 ... ... 4,765 ... ...
85 years and over 3,535 ... ... 2,140 ... ...
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 141 169,530 ... ... 53,330 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 121,735 ... ... 38,345 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,795 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,600 ... ... 13,070 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 120,685 ... ... 31,770 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 68.1 ... ... 57.9 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.5 ... ... 14.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,498 ... ... 1,210 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,608 ... ... 1,306 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 698,205 ... ... 300,616 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 757,863 ... ... 357,365 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 48,990 ... ... 21,605 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 12.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.4 ... ... 48.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 908 ... ... 1,001 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,049 ... ... 1,065 ... ...
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 146 419,065 205,530 213,535 102,120 48,260 53,865
No certificate, diploma or degree 78,070 37,955 40,115 14,110 7,170 6,940
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 135,910 68,470 67,440 28,455 14,330 14,120
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205,080 99,100 105,985 59,560 26,755 32,805
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,805 20,930 7,880 5,760 4,015 1,745
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,110 7,705 5,405 2,795 1,655 1,140
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,695 13,225 2,470 2,970 2,360 605
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,095 28,140 40,955 24,040 9,195 14,850
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,490 7,305 9,190 1,430 505 925
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 90,690 42,725 47,960 28,320 13,035 15,290
Bachelor's degree 61,130 28,275 32,860 16,450 6,900 9,550
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,620 2,820 3,795 1,435 625 810
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,550 1,395 1,160 1,370 755 610
Master's degree 18,405 8,860 9,545 6,275 2,905 3,370
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,980 1,375 605 2,790 1,850 940
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 280,900 136,390 144,510 63,860 30,430 33,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,180 17,805 17,375 4,925 2,770 2,155
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 82,810 42,025 40,780 15,525 8,330 7,200
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,915 76,560 86,350 43,405 19,330 24,075
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20,550 14,840 5,705 3,735 2,575 1,155
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,580 5,605 3,975 1,875 1,085 795
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,965 9,235 1,730 1,850 1,495 360
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,145 21,675 32,470 17,865 7,080 10,790
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,305 5,345 6,960 830 335 490
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 75,915 34,705 41,215 20,975 9,340 11,635
Bachelor's degree 50,675 22,865 27,810 11,835 4,835 6,995
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,340 2,190 3,150 980 415 565
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,150 1,110 1,040 1,170 595 575
Master's degree 16,205 7,515 8,690 4,975 2,260 2,720
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,545 1,020 525 2,020 1,235 785
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 151 419,065 205,530 213,540 102,120 48,260 53,865
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 213,985 106,425 107,555 42,560 21,505 21,060
Education 12,685 2,720 9,965 3,910 1,050 2,860
13. Education 12,690 2,720 9,970 3,915 1,055 2,860
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,635 2,960 3,675 2,155 860 1,290
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,330 1,025 310 335 280 55
50. Visual and performing arts 5,300 1,935 3,370 1,820 585 1,235
Humanities 15,085 6,005 9,085 4,125 1,675 2,455
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,795 450 1,345 345 100 245
23. English language and literature/letters 2,945 880 2,065 1,185 320 860
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,925 2,750 4,170 760 315 445
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 30 15 55 25 30
38. Philosophy and religious studies 470 290 180 315 150 170
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,230 775 450 365 210 160
54. History 1,505 785 720 890 525 375
55. French language and literature/letters 165 35 135 205 30 175
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,680 7,315 14,365 8,425 2,885 5,545
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 180 35 145 155 40 115
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,670 600 1,070 605 225 375
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,715 210 3,505 1,465 145 1,325
22. Legal professions and studies 3,200 990 2,210 1,175 450 720
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 275 60 210 605 140 470
42. Psychology 3,540 935 2,600 1,680 450 1,230
45. Social sciences 9,095 4,475 4,625 2,745 1,435 1,310
Business, management and public administration 43,715 18,845 24,870 9,645 3,635 6,010
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 15 60 0 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,705 440 1,270 1,280 300 985
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,930 18,395 23,540 8,355 3,335 5,020
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,185 4,220 3,960 3,235 1,715 1,515
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,795 1,215 1,585 1,675 690 980
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,770 1,395 1,375 330 155 170
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 60 10 50 30 0 25
40. Physical sciences 2,210 1,485 725 1,120 820 295
41. Science technologies/technicians 345 115 230 90 45 45
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,495 6,050 3,450 2,280 1,500 785
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,915 5,305 2,605 1,655 1,170 480
25. Library science 300 30 270 140 30 120
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,225 685 540 460 275 180
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 30 30 30 20 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 41,590 37,775 3,805 9,165 8,370 795
04. Architecture and related services 1,130 770 360 320 215 105
14. Engineering 11,810 9,820 1,995 2,810 2,305 500
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,965 6,190 775 2,085 1,970 110
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 8,830 8,540 290 1,970 1,950 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,440 8,200 240 1,430 1,405 20
48. Precision production 4,400 4,255 150 555 525 30
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,630 1,690 940 685 425 260
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,870 1,145 725 355 210 140
03. Natural resources and conservation 755 545 215 330 215 115
Health and related fields 32,695 6,505 26,195 11,785 2,495 9,295
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,740 880 860 835 425 410
51. Health professions and related programs 30,415 5,305 25,110 10,410 1,745 8,670
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 540 315 225 540 325 215
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,670 5,010 5,660 4,130 2,145 1,985
12. Personal and culinary services 6,920 1,915 5,005 2,180 645 1,535
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 25 0 170 160 15
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 50 0 160 145 10
43. Security and protective services 1,515 1,090 430 1,310 895 415
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,155 1,930 230 315 295 20
Other 10 10 0 15 0 15
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 10 10 15 0 15
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 151 280,900 136,390 144,510 63,860 30,430 33,430
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 117,990 59,825 58,160 20,450 11,100 9,355
Education 9,000 1,710 7,295 2,540 680 1,860
13. Education 9,005 1,705 7,295 2,540 680 1,860
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,190 2,260 2,930 1,545 575 965
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 960 745 215 235 195 40
50. Visual and performing arts 4,230 1,510 2,715 1,310 380 925
Humanities 12,220 4,540 7,680 2,615 1,100 1,510
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,445 325 1,125 210 60 150
23. English language and literature/letters 2,270 595 1,680 695 185 515
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,840 2,190 3,650 480 210 270
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 30 10 20 0 15
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 230 155 225 125 100
39. Theology and religious vocations 900 540 365 235 140 90
54. History 1,215 605 615 625 370 250
55. French language and literature/letters 125 40 90 125 15 115
Social and behavioural sciences and law 17,595 5,695 11,905 6,520 2,135 4,380
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 30 125 120 40 75
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,405 510 890 480 200 280
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 180 2,905 1,125 100 1,025
22. Legal professions and studies 2,615 760 1,855 960 320 640
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 40 180 485 100 380
42. Psychology 2,805 700 2,105 1,295 340 960
45. Social sciences 7,310 3,470 3,840 2,065 1,045 1,020
Business, management and public administration 35,995 15,310 20,685 7,180 2,730 4,450
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 20 40 0 10 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,385 350 1,035 975 235 745
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 34,550 14,945 19,605 6,195 2,490 3,705
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,035 2,950 3,080 2,315 1,105 1,210
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,180 920 1,255 1,300 505 795
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,925 890 1,040 245 105 140
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 45 0 45 20 10 10
40. Physical sciences 1,650 1,075 575 710 485 225
41. Science technologies/technicians 230 60 170 45 15 30
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,480 5,380 3,100 1,790 1,190 600
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,205 4,815 2,385 1,400 985 415
25. Library science 240 30 205 80 15 70
27. Mathematics and statistics 985 510 480 280 170 110
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 55 20 30 25 20 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,650 28,295 3,350 6,450 5,775 675
04. Architecture and related services 930 615 315 245 165 80
14. Engineering 9,670 7,850 1,820 2,040 1,605 435
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,070 4,410 660 1,555 1,455 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,545 6,295 250 1,335 1,315 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,335 6,155 175 910 895 15
48. Precision production 3,100 2,975 125 365 335 25
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,010 1,275 735 535 315 220
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,440 885 555 255 145 110
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 390 180 285 170 115
Health and related fields 26,520 5,315 21,205 8,690 1,985 6,705
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,360 670 685 590 340 250
51. Health professions and related programs 24,680 4,380 20,300 7,675 1,415 6,255
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 265 220 430 235 200
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,210 3,820 4,395 3,220 1,735 1,490
12. Personal and culinary services 5,255 1,410 3,840 1,600 495 1,110
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 145 135 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 20 0 125 120 10
43. Security and protective services 1,215 855 360 1,095 750 345
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,705 1,515 190 260 240 15
Other 15 10 0 10 0 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 10 0 0 0 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 157 419,060 205,525 213,535 102,120 48,260 53,865
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 213,980 106,425 107,555 42,560 21,500 21,060
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 205,080 99,105 105,980 59,560 26,755 32,805
Location of study inside Canada 133,615 64,270 69,350 52,640 23,330 29,310
Same as province or territory of residence 113,430 53,830 59,600 46,195 20,480 25,715
Different than province or territory of residence 20,180 10,435 9,750 6,440 2,845 3,590
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,465 34,835 36,630 6,925 3,425 3,495
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,330 2,910 2,420 1,670 890 780
Philippines 11,500 4,640 6,865 310 60 250
India 21,295 10,540 10,750 405 200 210
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,180 2,525 1,655 1,240 740 505
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 8,290 3,785 4,495 410 215 200
France 155 85 65 125 70 60
Other 20,720 10,350 10,375 2,755 1,260 1,500
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 157 280,900 136,390 144,505 63,860 30,430 33,430
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 117,985 59,830 58,155 20,450 11,100 9,355
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 162,915 76,565 86,350 43,405 19,330 24,075
Location of study inside Canada 104,120 48,935 55,185 38,810 17,175 21,635
Same as province or territory of residence 89,810 41,745 48,065 34,200 15,205 19,000
Different than province or territory of residence 14,305 7,190 7,115 4,610 1,970 2,635
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,800 27,630 31,170 4,590 2,155 2,435
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,945 2,110 1,835 1,075 520 555
Philippines 10,100 4,065 6,040 230 40 185
India 18,255 8,640 9,620 290 135 155
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,590 1,585 1,005 565 345 220
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,460 3,365 4,095 355 190 165
France 105 50 55 75 45 30
Other 16,340 7,810 8,525 2,005 880 1,125
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 419,065 205,525 213,535 102,125 48,260 53,865
In the labour force 274,690 145,365 129,320 63,770 31,755 32,015
Employed 256,875 136,945 119,930 58,710 29,150 29,560
Unemployed 17,815 8,420 9,390 5,060 2,610 2,450
Not in the labour force 144,380 60,165 84,220 38,355 16,500 21,855
Participation rate 65.5 70.7 60.6 62.4 65.8 59.4
Employment rate 61.3 66.6 56.2 57.5 60.4 54.9
Unemployment rate 6.5 5.8 7.3 7.9 8.2 7.7
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 164 419,065 205,530 213,540 102,120 48,255 53,865
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 138,395 57,610 80,785 35,545 15,165 20,375
Worked 280,670 147,920 132,750 66,575 33,090 33,485
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 127,975 75,260 52,710 33,455 17,925 15,530
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 152,700 72,655 80,045 33,125 15,170 17,955
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.8 42.9 40.6 42.6 42.9 42.3
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 274,685 145,365 129,320 63,770 31,760 32,015
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,615 820 790
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,845 126,075 62,155 30,930 31,225
Employee 237,120 121,515 115,605 56,390 27,550 28,845
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 31,800 21,330 10,475 5,770 3,385 2,380
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 172 274,685 145,365 129,325 63,765 31,755 32,010
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,615 825 790
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,840 126,075 62,155 30,930 31,220
0 Management occupations 26,110 16,695 9,410 5,835 3,610 2,220
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 39,845 12,055 27,795 8,445 2,390 6,060
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14,255 11,485 2,770 3,515 2,835 675
3 Health occupations 17,700 3,505 14,195 6,445 1,695 4,745
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 24,670 7,375 17,295 11,930 5,290 6,645
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,110 2,980 3,135 1,915 840 1,075
6 Sales and service occupations 70,405 29,370 41,040 16,320 7,160 9,160
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 51,130 47,980 3,155 5,950 5,655 295
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,310 3,075 2,230 735 595 140
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 13,375 8,320 5,060 1,075 865 210
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 173 274,685 145,370 129,320 63,770 31,755 32,010
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,615 825 790
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 268,925 142,845 126,075 62,155 30,930 31,220
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,715 2,025 2,690 295 185 110
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 485 145 105 100 0
22 Utilities 1,330 870 460 305 245 65
23 Construction 25,775 22,735 3,040 3,445 3,095 345
31-33 Manufacturing 23,375 15,895 7,485 2,300 1,755 545
41 Wholesale trade 12,190 8,000 4,190 1,110 805 305
44-45 Retail trade 31,115 14,265 16,855 7,240 3,455 3,790
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,310 19,785 4,525 1,460 1,150 310
51 Information and cultural industries 5,575 3,550 2,020 950 530 420
52 Finance and insurance 10,680 4,360 6,325 1,810 715 1,095
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,235 3,065 2,165 1,145 630 510
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 16,685 8,930 7,750 3,010 1,600 1,410
55 Management of companies and enterprises 475 210 265 25 15 15
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,020 8,755 6,260 2,970 1,765 1,205
61 Educational services 15,025 4,435 10,590 8,405 3,435 4,975
62 Health care and social assistance 28,675 4,910 23,770 10,175 2,405 7,775
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,515 2,215 2,300 1,445 690 755
72 Accommodation and food services 20,425 7,360 13,065 6,065 2,670 3,395
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,350 5,545 6,800 2,425 1,050 1,385
91 Public administration 10,835 5,465 5,370 7,460 4,650 2,810
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 174 256,875 136,945 119,930 58,715 29,150 29,560
Worked at home 16,085 7,920 8,165 3,480 1,665 1,820
Worked outside Canada 1,845 1,300 545 265 170 95
No fixed workplace address 45,075 34,270 10,805 5,460 3,855 1,600
Worked at usual place 193,870 93,455 100,410 49,510 23,460 26,045
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 193,865 93,450 100,415 49,505 23,465 26,045
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 85,015 36,240 48,780 44,890 20,840 24,050
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 104,565 54,650 49,915 310 170 140
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,550 2,105 1,445 4,085 2,310 1,770
Commute to a different province or territory 740 460 275 225 135 90
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 175 238,945 127,725 111,215 54,965 27,320 27,645
Car, truck, van - as a driver 176,815 100,280 76,540 39,300 20,440 18,855
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 16,435 7,620 8,815 3,990 1,445 2,550
Public transit 35,560 15,285 20,275 4,565 1,845 2,720
Walked 6,615 2,475 4,140 5,110 2,435 2,675
Bicycle 915 680 235 1,330 815 520
Other method 2,605 1,385 1,220 675 335 335
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 176 238,940 127,725 111,220 54,970 27,320 27,650
Less than 15 minutes 39,955 17,195 22,765 21,245 10,210 11,035
15 to 29 minutes 70,385 35,540 34,845 25,105 12,565 12,540
30 to 44 minutes 60,040 35,720 24,320 5,935 3,010 2,925
45 to 59 minutes 30,910 18,145 12,765 1,315 690 625
60 minutes and over 37,655 21,130 16,525 1,370 840 530
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 177 238,945 127,725 111,220 54,970 27,320 27,650
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 23,215 15,850 7,360 2,200 1,465 740
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 45,875 27,435 18,435 8,590 5,165 3,420
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 53,400 27,475 25,925 16,440 8,365 8,075
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,315 19,655 21,660 13,280 5,610 7,670
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 31,815 13,770 18,040 6,315 2,725 3,585
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 43,330 23,540 19,790 8,150 3,990 4,160
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 178 292,675 153,680 138,995 68,365 33,875 34,485
Single responses 281,240 147,485 133,760 67,720 33,560 34,160
Official languages 264,180 137,980 126,205 67,460 33,420 34,045
English 263,810 137,865 125,945 66,770 33,205 33,565
French 370 110 260 690 205 485
Non-official languages 17,065 9,510 7,550 260 140 115
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 10 10 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 10 10 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 17,060 9,510 7,550 255 135 115
Afro-Asiatic languages 100 70 25 10 10 10
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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 90 70 20 10 10 10
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 85 65 20 10 10 10
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 525 190 340 15 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 505 175 335 15 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 95 100 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 10 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 15 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 15 10 10 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 11,350 6,575 4,780 85 45 35
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 70 30 40 0 10 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 75 35 45 10 10 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 15 0 10 0 0 0
Russian 30 10 25 10 10 0
Serbian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 15 0 20 15 0 20
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 10 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 0 0 10 15 0 20
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 15 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 11,060 6,425 4,635 10 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 11,035 6,410 4,625 10 0 0
Bengali 10 10 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 25 0 20 0 0 10
Hindi 180 95 85 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10,775 6,270 4,500 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 30 20 15 0 0 0
Iranian languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Kurdish 20 15 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 185 115 70 60 35 20
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 25 15 10 30 25 0
Romanian 15 10 0 0 0 0
Spanish 155 90 65 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 40 20 15 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,010 540 465 25 15 10
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 35 10 25 10 0 0
American Sign Language 25 0 25 10 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,775 1,995 1,780 100 60 40
Chinese languages 3,755 1,985 1,770 105 60 40
Cantonese 745 385 355 25 20 10
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,840 1,495 1,345 75 40 35
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 65 40 30 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 105 60 40 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Burmese 10 0 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 10 10 0 10
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 10 0 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 11,435 6,195 5,240 645 320 330
English and French 445 195 250 430 220 215
English and non-official language 10,940 5,990 4,950 200 100 100
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 50 10 40 20 10 15
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 292,675 153,680 138,995 68,365 33,875 34,485
None 262,465 137,020 125,435 64,135 31,820 32,315
English 6,685 3,950 2,735 610 220 395
French 1,315 570 740 3,005 1,525 1,480
Non-official language 21,985 12,035 9,945 575 305 265
Aboriginal 10 10 10 10 0 10
Non-Aboriginal 21,975 12,035 9,935 565 300 260
English and French 0 0 0 10 0 10
English and non-official language 100 30 65 10 0 0
French and non-official language 130 60 65 35 10 25
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 505,835 250,410 255,430 119,030 56,920 62,115
Non-movers 427,380 211,355 216,025 98,915 47,070 51,850
Movers 78,455 39,055 39,405 20,115 9,850 10,265
Non-migrants 47,880 23,715 24,165 12,550 6,145 6,405
Migrants 30,580 15,340 15,240 7,565 3,705 3,860
Internal migrants 20,835 10,455 10,380 6,420 3,120 3,305
Intraprovincial migrants 16,930 8,410 8,520 4,810 2,325 2,480
Interprovincial migrants 3,910 2,040 1,865 1,615 790 825
External migrants 9,735 4,885 4,855 1,145 590 555
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 482,610 238,500 244,110 114,335 54,430 59,910
Non-movers 268,040 132,485 135,555 64,140 30,585 33,555
Movers 214,570 106,015 108,555 50,200 23,845 26,355
Non-migrants 122,410 60,335 62,070 28,245 13,515 14,730
Migrants 92,165 45,680 46,480 21,950 10,325 11,625
Internal migrants 54,305 26,980 27,325 18,515 8,640 9,875
Intraprovincial migrants 44,835 22,155 22,675 14,090 6,460 7,630
Interprovincial migrants 9,470 4,820 4,650 4,425 2,180 2,245
External migrants 37,860 18,700 19,155 3,435 1,685 1,750

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Surrey, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Kingston, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario (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 May 24, 2024).

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