Census Profile, 2016 Census
Surrey, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Calgary Nose Hill [Federal electoral district], Alberta

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Characteristic Surrey, CY
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
Calgary Nose Hill
Alberta
[Federal electoral district]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 517,887 ... ... 115,795 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 468,251 ... ... 109,286 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 10.6 ... ... 6.0 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 181,159 ... ... 41,103 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 169,964 ... ... 40,387 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,636.8 ... ... 1,996.7 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 316.41 ... ... 57.99 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 517,885 256,400 261,485 115,795 57,540 58,255
0 to 14 years 92,550 47,860 44,680 20,980 10,830 10,150
0 to 4 years 29,090 15,010 14,085 6,450 3,320 3,130
5 to 9 years 32,055 16,675 15,380 7,435 3,885 3,545
10 to 14 years 31,400 16,180 15,220 7,095 3,625 3,470
15 to 64 years 352,350 174,490 177,860 81,075 40,230 40,840
15 to 19 years 34,330 17,880 16,455 7,705 3,975 3,730
20 to 24 years 35,075 18,445 16,630 7,565 3,925 3,640
25 to 29 years 33,770 16,820 16,950 7,560 3,870 3,685
30 to 34 years 36,540 17,715 18,825 7,665 3,845 3,820
35 to 39 years 36,040 17,265 18,775 7,850 3,695 4,160
40 to 44 years 36,325 17,350 18,975 8,500 4,015 4,490
45 to 49 years 37,195 18,135 19,060 8,975 4,435 4,540
50 to 54 years 38,020 18,960 19,060 9,235 4,520 4,715
55 to 59 years 34,785 17,180 17,605 8,840 4,360 4,475
60 to 64 years 30,265 14,735 15,530 7,185 3,590 3,590
65 years and over 72,990 34,045 38,940 13,745 6,475 7,265
65 to 69 years 25,545 12,325 13,220 5,325 2,595 2,730
70 to 74 years 17,970 8,610 9,350 3,150 1,535 1,615
75 to 79 years 12,560 5,945 6,620 2,340 1,100 1,245
80 to 84 years 8,470 3,920 4,550 1,655 745 910
85 years and over 8,445 3,240 5,200 1,265 500 765
85 to 89 years 5,275 2,230 3,040 915 380 530
90 to 94 years 2,360 785 1,575 265 100 165
95 to 99 years 680 175 500 80 20 60
100 years and over 130 45 85 10 0 10
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 18.1 18.8 17.4
15 to 64 years 68.0 68.1 68.0 70.0 69.9 70.1
65 years and over 14.1 13.3 14.9 11.9 11.3 12.5
85 years and over 1.6 1.3 2.0 1.1 0.9 1.3
Average age of the population 39.0 38.2 39.8 38.5 37.9 39.2
Median age of the population 38.7 37.7 39.6 39.1 38.2 39.9
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 169,965 ... ... 40,390 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,195 ... ... 27,865 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 6,055 ... ... 135 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 102,375 ... ... 12,380 ... ...
Semi-detached house 3,495 ... ... 3,330 ... ...
Row house 26,630 ... ... 4,675 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 37,535 ... ... 795 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 34,560 ... ... 3,580 ... ...
Other single-attached house 160 ... ... 5 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,345 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 169,965 ... ... 40,390 ... ...
1 person 34,515 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
2 persons 47,115 ... ... 12,655 ... ...
3 persons 28,225 ... ... 7,930 ... ...
4 persons 30,595 ... ... 7,830 ... ...
5 or more persons 29,510 ... ... 5,050 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 511,540 ... ... 115,490 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 425,340 208,540 216,800 94,815 46,710 48,110
Married or living common law 255,680 127,605 128,075 57,660 28,765 28,890
Married 232,650 116,095 116,550 51,535 25,735 25,795
Living common law 23,030 11,510 11,525 6,125 3,030 3,095
Not married and not living common law 169,660 80,930 88,725 37,160 17,945 19,215
Never married 116,675 63,800 52,870 26,845 14,555 12,285
Separated 10,195 4,215 5,985 1,825 760 1,065
Divorced 21,845 8,650 13,200 5,250 1,980 3,270
Widowed 20,945 4,265 16,680 3,235 645 2,590
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 144,495 ... ... 33,075 ... ...
2 persons 61,060 ... ... 14,160 ... ...
3 persons 32,880 ... ... 7,905 ... ...
4 persons 35,880 ... ... 7,850 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,680 ... ... 3,155 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 144,500 ... ... 33,070 ... ...
Total couple families 122,895 ... ... 28,235 ... ...
Married couples 111,380 ... ... 25,175 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,515 ... ... 3,065 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 21,605 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
Female parent 17,335 ... ... 3,735 ... ...
Male parent 4,270 ... ... 1,100 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 122,895 ... ... 28,235 ... ...
Couples without children 48,180 ... ... 11,210 ... ...
Couples with children 74,715 ... ... 17,025 ... ...
1 child 26,570 ... ... 6,480 ... ...
2 children 34,060 ... ... 7,510 ... ...
3 or more children 14,090 ... ... 3,040 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 21,600 ... ... 4,840 ... ...
1 child 12,880 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
2 children 6,315 ... ... 1,425 ... ...
3 or more children 2,405 ... ... 460 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 69,550 33,260 36,290 15,315 7,595 7,725
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 169,965 ... ... 40,385 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,660 ... ... 30,015 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 36,060 ... ... 9,895 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 79,605 ... ... 20,120 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 13,545 ... ... 1,485 ... ...
Non-census-family households 40,755 ... ... 8,885 ... ...
One-person households 34,515 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 6,240 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
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 15 513,405 254,160 259,245 115,740 57,500 58,240
English only 456,620 229,945 226,665 104,080 52,295 51,780
French only 245 130 115 110 50 55
English and French 23,055 10,345 12,710 6,595 3,055 3,540
Neither English nor French 33,480 13,725 19,750 4,960 2,100 2,865
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 16 513,400 254,160 259,245 115,740 57,500 58,240
English 473,985 237,530 236,455 108,815 54,410 54,405
French 3,640 1,815 1,825 1,400 720 680
English and French 2,690 1,270 1,420 640 310 330
Neither English nor French 33,080 13,535 19,545 4,885 2,060 2,825
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 4,990 2,455 2,535 1,715 875 845
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 513,400 254,155 259,245 115,740 57,500 58,240
Single responses 491,865 243,460 248,410 111,890 55,600 56,295
Official languages 251,165 126,945 124,220 69,280 35,085 34,190
English 247,685 125,210 122,475 67,925 34,385 33,540
French 3,475 1,735 1,745 1,355 700 660
Non-official languages 240,700 116,510 124,190 42,610 20,510 22,095
Aboriginal languages 105 30 75 50 10 35
Algonquian languages 50 15 40 30 10 20
Blackfoot 5 0 5 10 5 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 10 20 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 5 0 10 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 5 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 15 5 10 5 0 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 5 0 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 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 0 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 5 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 10 0 10
Dakota 0 0 0 0 5 5
Stoney 0 0 0 10 0 10
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 5 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 42,560 20,500 22,060
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,190 3,690 3,500 2,565 1,320 1,240
Berber languages 5 0 5 10 5 5
Kabyle 5 0 5 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Cushitic languages 780 370 405 160 85 80
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 20 10 10 75 40 35
Somali 755 365 395 85 40 45
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 6,385 3,305 3,080 2,395 1,235 1,160
Amharic 305 150 160 265 120 145
Arabic 4,940 2,560 2,380 1,735 915 825
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 435 215 220 10 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 390 215 175 5 0 5
Harari 5 0 5 5 5 5
Hebrew 55 30 25 15 5 10
Maltese 10 5 5 5 5 0
Tigrigna 155 80 75 330 160 170
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 25 10 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 5 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,010 3,260 3,750 1,180 545 635
Khmer (Cambodian) 650 290 360 50 20 35
Vietnamese 6,365 2,965 3,395 1,125 525 600
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 5
Austronesian languages 20,825 9,065 11,760 2,795 1,195 1,605
Bikol 65 30 35 10 10 5
Cebuano 860 350 505 110 45 65
Fijian 210 105 105 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 260 115 145 25 5 20
Ilocano 1,045 435 610 100 40 65
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 430 190 240 100 50 55
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 110 50 60 15 10 10
Pangasinan 85 35 50 5 0 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 17,540 7,660 9,885 2,395 1,025 1,370
Waray-Waray 35 20 15 15 5 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 185 80 110 25 10 10
Creole languages 260 130 125 60 35 30
Haitian Creole 10 10 5 0 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 155 80 80 40 25 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 20 10 10
Dravidian languages 1,735 880 850 560 275 280
Kannada 55 30 30 30 15 20
Malayalam 695 350 345 200 100 100
Tamil 790 405 385 185 90 90
Telugu 170 95 80 135 70 65
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 5 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 35 20 15 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 157,060 77,565 79,500 13,755 6,760 6,995
Albanian 315 160 155 180 95 85
Armenian 95 50 45 40 25 15
Balto-Slavic languages 7,515 3,615 3,905 1,710 795 920
Baltic languages 50 20 30 30 15 20
Latvian 25 15 10 10 5 5
Lithuanian 25 5 15 15 10 15
Slavic languages 7,465 3,590 3,875 1,685 785 900
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 150 75 75 60 30 25
Bulgarian 110 55 55 75 40 40
Croatian 670 335 335 120 60 60
Czech 450 210 240 100 45 50
Macedonian 10 5 5 5 0 5
Polish 2,515 1,245 1,270 460 220 240
Russian 1,795 830 965 375 155 220
Serbian 470 250 220 130 70 60
Serbo-Croatian 85 50 40 35 15 20
Slovak 290 135 155 65 30 35
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 45 45 15 10 10
Ukrainian 800 345 455 230 95 135
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 5 0 0
Celtic languages 40 20 25 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 10 0 0 0
Welsh 20 5 10 5 5 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 6,660 3,115 3,545 1,345 635 715
Afrikaans 220 100 120 60 30 25
Danish 415 215 200 65 35 30
Dutch 1,545 720 825 270 125 140
Frisian 30 10 20 5 0 5
German 4,070 1,885 2,185 915 420 495
Icelandic 30 10 15 5 0 0
Norwegian 150 70 80 10 5 5
Swedish 135 60 75 20 5 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 25 15 5 0 0
Yiddish 15 5 5 0 5 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 600 310 285 85 35 45
Indo-Iranian languages 131,600 65,300 66,300 6,450 3,235 3,215
Indo-Aryan languages 128,070 63,475 64,595 5,360 2,665 2,695
Bengali 685 350 335 340 160 180
Gujarati 1,485 740 745 495 240 255
Hindi 13,260 6,345 6,915 575 300 280
Kashmiri 5 5 0 5 5 0
Konkani 65 30 40 35 20 15
Marathi 80 35 40 85 50 35
Nepali 410 215 200 75 40 35
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 10 10 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 106,100 52,785 53,315 1,725 855 870
Sindhi 210 105 100 250 115 135
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 680 335 340 85 45 40
Urdu 5,075 2,520 2,555 1,680 835 850
Iranian languages 3,410 1,760 1,650 1,050 545 510
Kurdish 170 95 70 15 10 5
Pashto 525 280 245 85 35 45
Persian (Farsi) 2,710 1,385 1,335 950 495 455
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 60 50 35 20 10
Italic (Romance) languages 10,235 5,005 5,230 3,940 1,935 2,000
Catalan 10 10 5 5 5 5
Italian 1,335 715 620 1,210 595 615
Portuguese 1,435 660 770 200 90 110
Romanian 715 365 350 300 160 145
Spanish 6,730 3,250 3,485 2,220 1,095 1,125
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Japanese 1,075 385 690 235 70 170
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Georgian 5 5 0 10 5 5
Korean 8,065 3,770 4,300 825 390 435
Mongolic languages 25 10 10 15 5 10
Mongolian 20 15 10 10 5 5
Niger-Congo languages 1,030 535 495 630 335 295
Akan (Twi) 185 115 75 60 30 35
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 50 30 20 15 10 5
Ewe 30 20 15 10 5 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 5 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 5 0 10
Ganda 15 10 5 5 0 0
Igbo 65 35 30 110 60 55
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 25 20 10
Swahili 215 110 105 90 60 40
Wolof 0 5 5 5 0 0
Yoruba 85 55 35 190 90 95
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 210 95 120 90 50 40
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 115 50 65
Dinka 5 5 0 45 15 25
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 70 30 35
Sign languages 185 100 85 20 10 10
American Sign Language 70 35 35 5 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 115 65 45 15 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,570 15,880 17,690 19,250 9,240 10,015
Chinese languages 32,780 15,480 17,305 19,210 9,220 9,995
Cantonese 7,095 3,350 3,740 11,450 5,510 5,945
Hakka 215 100 115 75 35 40
Mandarin 22,885 10,790 12,095 6,760 3,250 3,505
Min Dong 25 15 10 5 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 630 690 345 145 195
Wu (Shanghainese) 335 165 175 85 40 45
Chinese, n.o.s. 865 415 450 495 225 260
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 400 390 40 20 25
Burmese 335 185 150 20 10 15
Karenic languages 335 160 175 0 0 0
Tibetan 60 25 35 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 10 5 10
Tai-Kadai languages 780 340 435 115 40 75
Lao 525 270 255 40 15 25
Thai 250 65 190 70 20 50
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 205 185 125 70 55
Azerbaijani 20 10 5 15 5 5
Turkish 260 145 115 95 55 40
Uyghur 60 30 35 5 0 0
Uzbek 20 10 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 10 5 10
Uralic languages 1,170 545 625 265 135 130
Estonian 60 30 30 0 0 0
Finnish 240 105 135 15 5 5
Hungarian 870 410 455 240 125 115
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 45 45 25 20
Multiple responses 21,540 10,695 10,840 3,855 1,905 1,950
English and French 775 380 395 255 115 145
English and non-official language 20,190 10,050 10,145 3,420 1,715 1,710
French and non-official language 270 135 135 95 45 55
English, French and non-official language 295 135 160 80 30 45
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 19 513,400 254,155 259,245 115,740 57,500 58,240
Single responses 459,485 227,590 231,885 106,800 53,055 53,750
Official languages 305,320 152,610 152,710 81,435 40,815 40,620
English 304,195 152,030 152,170 80,900 40,545 40,355
French 1,125 585 540 540 270 265
Non-official languages 154,160 74,980 79,175 25,365 12,240 13,125
Aboriginal languages 15 5 5 0 0 5
Algonquian languages 5 5 5 5 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 5 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 5 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 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 5 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 25,360 12,240 13,120
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,770 2,375 2,400 1,505 740 765
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Kabyle 5 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 455 200 255 85 45 45
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 5 5 5 50 25 20
Somali 445 190 255 40 20 20
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 4,315 2,175 2,140 1,415 695 720
Amharic 135 60 75 135 55 80
Arabic 3,450 1,740 1,710 990 495 495
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 150 150 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 280 150 125 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 5 5 0
Hebrew 10 5 5 10 10 5
Maltese 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tigrigna 75 35 35 260 120 135
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 10 5 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,560 2,130 2,430 645 290 350
Khmer (Cambodian) 395 190 210 25 5 20
Vietnamese 4,165 1,940 2,220 620 280 335
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,225 4,235 4,985 1,240 575 665
Bikol 15 5 5 5 0 0
Cebuano 305 130 170 15 5 10
Fijian 60 40 30 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 60 30 30 10 0 5
Ilocano 345 155 185 45 20 25
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 110 50 60 25 10 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 5 15 10 5 0
Pangasinan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,240 3,785 4,455 1,125 525 605
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 5 0 5
Creole languages 150 70 80 20 10 10
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 60 15 10 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 885 440 445 250 115 130
Kannada 25 10 10 10 5 5
Malayalam 365 180 180 100 45 50
Tamil 410 200 210 95 45 50
Telugu 80 45 40 45 25 20
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 6,630 3,275 3,350
Albanian 200 90 100 100 55 40
Armenian 35 15 20 25 15 10
Balto-Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 650 330 325
Baltic languages 5 5 0 20 10 15
Latvian 0 0 0 5 0 5
Lithuanian 5 0 0 15 5 5
Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 635 320 315
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 70 35 40 25 15 10
Bulgarian 50 30 20 30 20 15
Croatian 190 90 100 40 20 15
Czech 135 65 65 25 15 10
Macedonian 5 5 5 0 0 0
Polish 1,030 505 525 190 95 95
Russian 1,035 505 530 195 90 105
Serbian 205 110 95 55 25 25
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 15 15 5 10
Slovak 85 40 40 30 20 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 5 5 10 5 5
Ukrainian 250 110 140 20 10 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 5 5 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 75 75
Afrikaans 100 45 60 30 15 10
Danish 25 10 10 5 5 5
Dutch 105 45 65 15 5 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 390 180 210 90 45 50
Icelandic 10 5 5 0 0 0
Norwegian 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swedish 10 5 5 5 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 15 5 5
Indo-Iranian languages 91,725 45,365 46,360 3,715 1,850 1,865
Indo-Aryan languages 89,565 44,275 45,295 3,025 1,495 1,530
Bengali 410 210 200 225 105 120
Gujarati 735 340 395 255 125 125
Hindi 6,885 3,280 3,605 295 150 145
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 5 5 5 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 50 35 15
Nepali 245 120 120 50 25 25
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 5 5 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 77,615 38,520 39,090 1,020 500 515
Sindhi 80 40 45 75 30 40
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 290 140 150 40 25 20
Urdu 3,260 1,600 1,655 1,020 495 525
Iranian languages 2,065 1,045 1,025 685 355 330
Kurdish 110 60 45 20 10 10
Pashto 315 160 155 30 15 20
Persian (Farsi) 1,640 820 820 630 320 305
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 5 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 4,695 2,300 2,395 1,960 940 1,020
Catalan 5 5 0 5 5 0
Italian 240 110 125 335 150 190
Portuguese 510 240 270 80 35 45
Romanian 310 155 155 130 65 65
Spanish 3,630 1,790 1,835 1,410 690 720
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Japanese 450 190 260 95 40 60
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 10 5 0
Georgian 0 0 0 5 5 0
Korean 6,435 3,015 3,420 610 295 320
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 10 5 5
Mongolian 10 5 5 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 340 155 185 170 90 85
Akan (Twi) 70 40 30 25 15 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 5 5 5 0
Ewe 5 0 0 5 5 5
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 20 10 5
Lingala 10 5 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 5 20 0 0 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 20 0 0 0
Shona 10 5 5 15 10 5
Swahili 85 35 55 40 25 15
Wolof 0 0 0 5 5 5
Yoruba 20 10 10 30 10 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 20 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 15 25 55 30 25
Dinka 0 0 0 15 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 40 25 20
Sign languages 230 120 105 25 10 10
American Sign Language 85 40 45 5 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 80 65 20 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 25,545 12,120 13,430 13,880 6,655 7,225
Chinese languages 24,905 11,790 13,115 13,860 6,645 7,215
Cantonese 4,620 2,180 2,440 8,205 3,900 4,305
Hakka 60 25 35 20 5 10
Mandarin 18,820 8,910 9,910 5,110 2,490 2,620
Min Dong 0 0 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 625 300 330 135 55 80
Wu (Shanghainese) 195 90 100 45 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 555 265 285 350 170 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 640 325 310 15 10 5
Burmese 285 155 130 10 5 5
Karenic languages 310 155 160 0 0 0
Tibetan 25 15 15 5 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages 375 175 200 45 15 25
Lao 270 135 135 10 5 5
Thai 105 40 65 40 15 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 180 95 85 55 30 25
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 5 0 0
Turkish 125 65 55 50 30 20
Uyghur 30 15 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 10 0 5 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 5 0
Uralic languages 300 135 165 110 55 60
Estonian 20 5 10 0 0 0
Finnish 45 20 25 0 0 0
Hungarian 240 115 130 110 55 60
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 20 5 10
Multiple responses 53,920 26,565 27,355 8,935 4,445 4,495
English and French 525 245 285 195 95 100
English and non-official language 52,775 26,050 26,725 8,575 4,265 4,310
French and non-official language 120 45 70 25 15 15
English, French and non-official language 500 225 280 145 75 75
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 20 513,400 254,160 259,245 115,740 57,500 58,240
None 395,270 196,135 199,135 91,915 45,930 45,985
English 57,240 28,705 28,530 10,735 5,320 5,415
French 2,525 1,150 1,375 820 370 450
Non-official language 56,675 27,335 29,340 11,910 5,695 6,220
Aboriginal 95 40 55 30 10 20
Non-Aboriginal 56,580 27,295 29,285 11,880 5,685 6,195
English and French 200 100 100 60 35 25
English and non-official language 1,100 540 560 220 115 105
French and non-official language 375 180 195 75 40 40
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 5 0 5
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 419,060 205,495 213,570 94,515 46,615 47,900
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 397,735 195,290 202,440 89,305 43,965 45,340
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,822 36,533 24,663 40,445 49,183 33,104
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 398,230 195,735 202,495 89,330 43,965 45,360
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,200 32,228 23,441 36,275 43,075 30,495
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 349,505 176,850 172,655 83,390 41,930 41,460
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,979 37,122 23,748 40,037 48,842 32,137
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 285,365 122,180 163,185 52,725 20,950 31,775
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,266 1,478 4,330 3,142 2,235 3,474
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 301,705 156,635 145,070 71,160 36,610 34,550
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,804 37,394 25,015 41,372 49,478 34,317
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 419,065 205,530 213,540 94,610 46,735 47,875
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 397,880 195,320 202,560 89,350 44,040 45,315
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,978 47,640 32,589 58,775 71,760 46,155
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 398,370 195,760 202,605 89,355 44,040 45,320
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,815 39,183 28,628 47,812 57,044 38,841
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 350,080 176,880 173,200 83,375 42,050 41,325
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,195 48,434 31,782 58,878 71,879 45,648
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 285,325 122,325 163,000 52,890 21,110 31,785
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,430 6,033 6,728 6,475 6,515 6,448
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 301,705 156,380 145,325 71,170 36,705 34,470
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,014 47,626 31,823 57,284 68,558 45,279
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 94,610 46,740 47,875
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 32,135 18,095 14,035
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 50,026 55,725 44,357 64,782 72,288 57,762
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,318 66,016 49,850 82,686 93,742 68,428
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 93.6 95.8 90.1
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 75.6 79.6 69.8 77.8 79.6 75.0
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.5 7.9 16.6 6.4 4.2 9.9
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 94,515 46,615 47,900
Without total income 21,330 10,205 11,125 5,215 2,650 2,555
With total income 397,735 195,295 202,445 89,300 43,960 45,340
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.8 94.5 94.3 94.7
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,415 28,885 40,535 12,900 5,265 7,635
$10,000 to $19,999 76,230 31,215 45,015 12,385 5,010 7,375
$20,000 to $29,999 54,095 23,260 30,840 10,250 4,170 6,075
$30,000 to $39,999 46,405 21,720 24,690 8,720 3,905 4,815
$40,000 to $49,999 39,630 19,750 19,880 8,225 3,915 4,310
$50,000 to $59,999 30,080 16,185 13,890 6,800 3,420 3,385
$60,000 to $69,999 22,130 13,355 8,775 5,780 3,050 2,730
$70,000 to $79,999 15,900 10,105 5,790 4,625 2,620 2,005
$80,000 to $89,999 12,205 7,815 4,400 3,625 2,070 1,555
$90,000 to $99,999 8,375 5,565 2,815 3,110 1,765 1,345
$100,000 and over 23,265 17,445 5,820 12,870 8,760 4,115
$100,000 to $149,999 16,225 11,865 4,360 7,735 4,855 2,875
$150,000 and over 7,040 5,580 1,460 5,140 3,905 1,235
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 94,515 46,615 47,900
Without after-tax income 20,830 9,760 11,070 5,190 2,645 2,540
With after-tax income 398,230 195,735 202,495 89,325 43,970 45,360
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.3 94.8 94.5 94.3 94.7
Under $10,000 (including loss) 71,655 30,315 41,335 13,230 5,360 7,870
$10,000 to $19,999 79,805 33,255 46,555 12,785 5,205 7,580
$20,000 to $29,999 64,300 28,495 35,805 11,835 4,915 6,915
$30,000 to $39,999 54,050 26,070 27,975 10,700 4,930 5,770
$40,000 to $49,999 42,865 22,185 20,685 9,760 4,830 4,930
$50,000 to $59,999 29,110 17,155 11,955 7,760 4,150 3,610
$60,000 to $69,999 19,245 12,240 7,005 5,700 3,175 2,530
$70,000 to $79,999 13,140 8,310 4,835 4,330 2,510 1,820
$80,000 and over 24,065 17,720 6,345 13,215 8,885 4,330
$80,000 to $89,999 7,915 5,410 2,510 3,430 2,015 1,420
$90,000 to $99,999 4,725 3,505 1,220 2,330 1,420 905
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,805 2,615 7,455 5,450 2,005
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 94,515 46,615 47,900
Without employment income 117,355 48,860 68,500 23,355 10,010 13,350
With employment income 301,710 156,635 145,070 71,160 36,605 34,550
Percentage with employment income 72.0 76.2 67.9 75.3 78.5 72.1
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,110 18,615 22,490 8,310 3,795 4,515
$5,000 to $9,999 24,800 10,380 14,425 4,920 2,145 2,780
$10,000 to $19,999 44,505 19,570 24,935 8,165 3,605 4,555
$20,000 to $29,999 37,220 17,150 20,065 6,720 2,880 3,840
$30,000 to $39,999 34,510 16,805 17,705 6,510 2,975 3,535
$40,000 to $49,999 30,535 15,565 14,970 6,350 3,035 3,310
$50,000 to $59,999 23,420 13,180 10,240 5,400 2,695 2,705
$60,000 to $69,999 17,575 11,210 6,365 4,700 2,565 2,130
$70,000 to $79,999 12,945 8,490 4,455 3,655 2,095 1,560
$80,000 and over 35,085 25,660 9,425 16,425 10,810 5,620
$80,000 to $89,999 10,220 6,655 3,565 3,095 1,765 1,330
$90,000 to $99,999 6,800 4,735 2,065 2,680 1,530 1,155
$100,000 and over 18,065 14,270 3,795 10,655 7,515 3,140
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 169,965 ... ... 40,390 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,494 ... ... 101,329 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,060 ... ... 86,910 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 34,515 ... ... 6,920 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,675 ... ... 51,795 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,381 ... ... 44,346 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 135,445 ... ... 33,470 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,657 ... ... 114,214 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,548 ... ... 97,908 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,586 ... ... 129,940 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,256 ... ... 105,710 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 34,500 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,234 ... ... 66,786 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,166 ... ... 53,365 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 135,465 ... ... 33,505 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 105,900 ... ... 142,977 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,720 ... ... 116,515 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 169,965 ... ... 40,385 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,065 ... ... 485 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,950 ... ... 315 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 3,975 ... ... 380 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,235 ... ... 600 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 5,585 ... ... 935 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 5,820 ... ... 855 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 5,990 ... ... 1,045 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 6,400 ... ... 1,095 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 6,490 ... ... 1,100 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 6,550 ... ... 1,185 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,000 ... ... 2,440 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,310 ... ... 2,470 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,340 ... ... 2,350 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,095 ... ... 2,355 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,675 ... ... 2,280 ... ...
$100,000 and over 61,475 ... ... 20,500 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 20,385 ... ... 5,015 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 14,075 ... ... 3,985 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 15,450 ... ... 5,205 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,570 ... ... 6,295 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 169,965 ... ... 40,390 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,255 ... ... 540 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,985 ... ... 320 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,030 ... ... 395 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,435 ... ... 630 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,340 ... ... 980 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,915 ... ... 970 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,340 ... ... 1,225 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,650 ... ... 1,320 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,985 ... ... 1,400 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,785 ... ... 1,500 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,970 ... ... 2,985 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,950 ... ... 2,975 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,175 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,775 ... ... 2,870 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 10,275 ... ... 2,545 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,105 ... ... 16,780 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,380 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 11,780 ... ... 3,810 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,950 ... ... 7,635 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 132,070 ... ... 32,155 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,793 ... ... 112,391 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,901 ... ... 96,287 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 3.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 35,330 ... ... 9,675 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,991 ... ... 100,441 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,731 ... ... 85,724 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 73,685 ... ... 17,080 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,953 ... ... 134,100 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,865 ... ... 114,213 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.4 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,180 ... ... 4,355 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,135 ... ... 68,233 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,352 ... ... 61,232 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 131,980 ... ... 32,135 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,987 ... ... 142,156 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,838 ... ... 115,613 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 35,250 ... ... 9,725 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,517 ... ... 130,884 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,370 ... ... 105,589 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 73,805 ... ... 17,090 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,698 ... ... 162,977 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 101,378 ... ... 132,028 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,050 ... ... 4,360 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,818 ... ... 81,975 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,188 ... ... 70,151 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 52,060 26,955 25,105 12,090 6,275 5,815
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,548 32,897 30,263 43,904 46,417 40,968
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,501 29,419 27,643 38,556 40,327 36,437
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 51,935 26,555 25,385 12,165 6,230 5,930
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,475 40,766 38,124 56,154 61,554 50,487
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 45,775 49,018 42,371
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 511,540 253,320 258,220 115,495 57,450 58,050
In the bottom half of the distribution 263,500 128,320 135,180 42,515 20,720 21,795
In the bottom decile 53,940 26,540 27,400 8,055 4,010 4,050
In the second decile 49,270 23,365 25,905 7,360 3,410 3,950
In the third decile 51,145 24,800 26,350 8,225 3,965 4,260
In the fourth decile 54,560 26,650 27,905 8,860 4,380 4,480
In the fifth decile 54,580 26,960 27,615 10,010 4,955 5,055
In the top half of the distribution 248,040 125,000 123,035 72,975 36,730 36,255
In the sixth decile 54,190 26,860 27,335 10,475 5,235 5,240
In the seventh decile 53,400 26,775 26,620 11,230 5,575 5,655
In the eighth decile 52,060 26,370 25,685 12,860 6,400 6,460
In the ninth decile 48,155 24,395 23,760 15,730 7,990 7,745
In the top decile 40,240 20,600 19,640 22,680 11,525 11,155
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 43 511,540 253,325 258,215 115,495 57,445 58,045
0 to 17 years 112,320 58,195 54,120 25,545 13,210 12,335
0 to 5 years 35,185 18,145 17,040 7,860 4,070 3,785
18 to 64 years 330,060 162,380 167,680 76,450 37,815 38,640
65 years and over 69,165 32,745 36,420 13,495 6,420 7,070
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 75,640 36,500 39,145 10,475 5,010 5,470
0 to 17 years 21,985 11,355 10,625 3,525 1,805 1,715
0 to 5 years 6,795 3,440 3,350 1,160 575 585
18 to 64 years 44,940 21,345 23,600 6,010 2,815 3,200
65 years and over 8,715 3,795 4,915 945 385 560
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.4 15.2 9.1 8.7 9.4
0 to 17 years (%) 19.6 19.5 19.6 13.8 13.7 13.9
0 to 5 years (%) 19.3 19.0 19.7 14.8 14.1 15.5
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.1 14.1 7.9 7.4 8.3
65 years and over (%) 12.6 11.6 13.5 7.0 6.0 7.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 60,260 29,565 30,695 9,270 4,570 4,695
0 to 17 years 16,925 8,705 8,225 2,905 1,525 1,380
0 to 5 years 5,170 2,595 2,575 945 485 465
18 to 64 years 38,355 18,710 19,645 5,830 2,835 2,995
65 years and over 4,980 2,150 2,825 535 210 315
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.7 11.9 8.0 8.0 8.1
0 to 17 years (%) 15.1 15.0 15.2 11.4 11.5 11.2
0 to 5 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 12.0 11.9 12.3
18 to 64 years (%) 11.6 11.5 11.7 7.6 7.5 7.8
65 years and over (%) 7.2 6.6 7.8 4.0 3.3 4.5
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 44 511,540 253,265 258,275 115,560 57,525 58,040
Official languages 478,215 239,765 238,450 110,580 55,360 55,225
English 478,010 239,640 238,370 110,475 55,310 55,165
French 22,960 10,450 12,510 6,700 3,115 3,585
Non-official languages 287,750 139,540 148,210 52,130 25,310 26,820
Aboriginal languages 225 80 140 55 25 25
Algonquian languages 95 30 65 35 20 15
Blackfoot 0 0 0 15 10 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 45 20 25 10 10 10
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 20 10 10 0 0 10
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 10 0
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 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 10 0 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 45 10 30 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 10 10 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 10 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 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 20 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 10 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 0 10 0 10
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 52,080 25,285 26,790
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,070 4,570 4,500 3,400 1,715 1,685
Berber languages 30 10 20 25 15 10
Kabyle 25 10 15 15 0 10
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 15 10 0
Cushitic languages 1,055 460 600 205 110 95
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 10 120 65 55
Somali 1,045 455 590 115 50 60
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 8,065 4,130 3,935 3,235 1,625 1,605
Amharic 505 240 265 360 175 185
Arabic 6,835 3,510 3,320 2,395 1,230 1,165
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 480 245 235 45 20 20
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 475 240 235 0 0 0
Harari 10 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 220 135 80 40 30 10
Maltese 55 15 40 0 0 0
Tigrigna 220 135 85 570 245 325
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 230 115 110 50 30 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 10 10 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,750 4,205 4,545 1,565 795 770
Khmer (Cambodian) 770 350 425 85 45 40
Vietnamese 8,025 3,880 4,145 1,490 760 730
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 26,440 11,550 14,885 3,585 1,505 2,085
Bikol 115 50 60 30 10 20
Cebuano 1,180 445 730 90 30 60
Fijian 540 320 225 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 335 175 160 40 10 25
Ilocano 1,285 495 785 210 90 120
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 1,010 425 590 175 75 95
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 70 70 25 10 15
Pangasinan 95 45 50 10 0 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 24,320 10,560 13,760 3,345 1,390 1,960
Waray-Waray 65 35 30 0 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 230 105 125 20 10 15
Creole languages 735 385 355 215 95 115
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 460 235 225 145 80 70
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 140 135 60 15 45
Dravidian languages 2,575 1,375 1,205 790 390 400
Kannada 105 35 65 50 25 25
Malayalam 1,020 555 470 275 130 145
Tamil 1,315 705 610 330 165 160
Telugu 290 170 120 165 80 85
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 10 0 10
Hmong-Mien languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 191,080 94,570 96,515 18,640 9,230 9,415
Albanian 445 205 240 245 115 130
Armenian 160 95 65 35 15 15
Balto-Slavic languages 8,790 4,340 4,450 2,100 1,020 1,080
Baltic languages 35 20 20 45 15 30
Latvian 20 15 0 40 10 25
Lithuanian 15 0 15 0 0 10
Slavic languages 8,760 4,330 4,430 2,065 1,015 1,050
Belarusan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 270 135 135 140 85 55
Bulgarian 185 80 105 80 45 35
Croatian 870 445 425 225 125 100
Czech 540 255 290 120 45 75
Macedonian 25 10 10 20 10 0
Polish 2,830 1,420 1,415 505 215 290
Russian 2,490 1,225 1,265 570 285 285
Serbian 650 340 305 165 75 85
Serbo-Croatian 90 45 40 45 15 30
Slovak 390 185 205 95 60 40
Slovene (Slovenian) 120 70 50 35 25 10
Ukrainian 1,060 450 605 350 155 195
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 0 0 0
Celtic languages 85 40 50 30 10 15
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 15 10 10 0
Welsh 25 10 25 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 15 0 10
Germanic languages 8,745 4,080 4,665 1,790 890 900
Afrikaans 585 260 320 135 80 50
Danish 390 165 225 100 35 55
Dutch 1,815 840 980 255 125 130
Frisian 35 20 20 10 0 0
German 5,675 2,705 2,965 1,265 645 620
Icelandic 15 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 190 90 100 30 0 20
Swedish 300 135 170 50 20 30
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 25 15 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 10 0 10
Greek 900 475 430 115 45 70
Indo-Iranian languages 157,915 78,645 79,265 8,450 4,250 4,200
Indo-Aryan languages 154,075 76,740 77,340 7,425 3,655 3,770
Bengali 980 485 495 390 165 225
Gujarati 2,060 995 1,065 800 385 415
Hindi 39,080 18,940 20,140 2,575 1,355 1,225
Kashmiri 15 10 10 0 0 0
Konkani 70 35 35 50 25 30
Marathi 165 80 90 110 75 30
Nepali 465 225 240 55 35 30
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 10 50 30 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 128,515 64,430 64,090 2,820 1,395 1,425
Sindhi 380 195 185 290 115 175
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 445 130 65 65
Urdu 7,950 4,050 3,900 2,580 1,265 1,315
Iranian languages 4,295 2,150 2,145 1,115 630 485
Kurdish 315 175 140 25 15 10
Pashto 795 430 365 185 110 80
Persian (Farsi) 3,485 1,735 1,750 925 520 405
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 140 140 65 35 35
Italic (Romance) languages 15,840 7,670 8,170 6,230 3,065 3,160
Catalan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Italian 2,170 1,180 995 1,770 880 895
Portuguese 1,930 875 1,060 295 165 130
Romanian 840 450 390 410 215 200
Spanish 11,310 5,340 5,965 3,935 1,915 2,020
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Japanese 2,035 910 1,125 450 190 260
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Korean 8,915 4,165 4,745 1,000 455 545
Mongolic languages 55 35 20 0 0 0
Mongolian 55 30 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,870 960 910 1,185 610 575
Akan (Twi) 240 140 95 105 50 55
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Edo 75 40 30 25 15 0
Ewe 45 30 10 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 65 40 25 10 0 0
Ganda 30 15 10 0 0 0
Igbo 90 45 35 230 115 120
Lingala 90 45 50 25 10 15
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 15 10 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 85 35 50 0 0 0
Shona 60 30 25 30 10 20
Swahili 620 350 270 220 115 105
Wolof 10 0 10 30 20 0
Yoruba 255 125 125 425 210 210
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 450 180 270 140 80 60
Nilo-Saharan languages 70 40 30 55 20 35
Dinka 10 15 0 25 10 20
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 20 35 30 20 15
Sign languages 645 195 445 90 45 45
American Sign Language 315 75 240 60 15 40
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 355 130 215 40 30 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 37,450 17,735 19,715 22,100 10,725 11,375
Chinese languages 36,485 17,235 19,250 22,060 10,710 11,355
Cantonese 9,360 4,395 4,960 14,385 6,940 7,445
Hakka 275 130 150 120 60 60
Mandarin 28,980 13,620 15,360 9,665 4,600 5,070
Min Dong 10 10 0 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,865 885 980 335 120 220
Wu (Shanghainese) 385 170 215 140 55 85
Chinese, n.o.s. 840 385 460 530 265 270
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,020 525 495 40 20 15
Burmese 475 255 220 25 10 15
Karenic languages 495 235 265 0 0 0
Tibetan 90 55 35 15 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 450 565 160 55 110
Lao 690 335 350 85 25 60
Thai 415 145 265 105 35 65
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 465 250 215 170 110 65
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 60 35 25
Turkish 395 220 175 80 60 20
Uyghur 35 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 25 10 0 10 0 10
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 20 10 15
Uralic languages 1,510 700 810 310 160 150
Estonian 80 35 45 0 0 0
Finnish 295 125 175 10 0 0
Hungarian 1,140 540 595 290 155 140
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 185 95 90 90 45 45
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 511,540 253,265 258,275 115,555 57,525 58,040
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 439,690 218,815 220,870 103,000 51,550 51,455
Canadian citizens aged under 18 102,480 53,305 49,175 23,450 12,000 11,445
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 337,215 165,515 171,700 79,555 39,540 40,010
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 71,850 34,445 37,405 12,555 5,975 6,585
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 511,540 253,265 258,275 115,555 57,520 58,035
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 281,190 142,415 138,775 70,725 35,940 34,785
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 220,155 105,615 114,540 42,960 20,670 22,285
Before 1981 37,055 18,325 18,725 8,765 4,410 4,355
1981 to 1990 25,490 12,275 13,220 5,315 2,465 2,855
1991 to 2000 52,570 25,120 27,455 8,420 4,015 4,405
2001 to 2010 68,700 32,460 36,235 12,940 6,295 6,645
2001 to 2005 32,005 14,965 17,040 6,380 3,090 3,290
2006 to 2010 36,695 17,500 19,200 6,560 3,205 3,355
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 36,340 17,435 18,905 7,520 3,490 4,030
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 10,195 5,235 4,960 1,875 905 970
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 42,965 20,670 22,285
Under 5 years 16,360 8,585 7,780 4,010 2,115 1,895
5 to 14 years 31,945 16,425 15,520 7,185 3,780 3,410
15 to 24 years 55,145 24,875 30,280 8,455 3,865 4,590
25 to 44 years 83,940 40,600 43,340 19,150 9,010 10,140
45 years and over 32,755 15,135 17,625 4,165 1,910 2,255
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 42,960 20,675 22,290
Americas 11,340 5,300 6,045 3,510 1,665 1,845
Brazil 330 125 210 95 65 30
Colombia 650 290 360 570 280 290
El Salvador 1,385 745 645 275 130 145
Guyana 205 90 115 70 40 35
Haiti 85 30 55 55 30 25
Jamaica 615 335 280 275 85 190
Mexico 890 355 540 250 100 150
Peru 320 160 155 90 35 60
Trinidad and Tobago 385 185 200 90 45 50
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,915 1,780 2,135 950 430 520
Other places of birth in Americas 2,560 1,205 1,360 780 415 365
Europe 25,910 12,925 12,990 5,970 3,005 2,970
Bosnia and Herzegovina 450 230 220 175 80 90
Croatia 500 255 250 80 50 30
France 245 100 145 80 45 40
Germany 2,450 1,195 1,255 495 220 275
Greece 420 220 200 40 20 20
Hungary 715 370 340 150 60 90
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 340 180 155 120 55 70
Italy 940 510 430 1,035 550 490
Netherlands 1,355 690 660 185 120 70
Poland 2,235 1,110 1,125 345 150 195
Portugal 810 400 410 55 35 20
Romania 700 360 340 305 160 145
Russian Federation 780 310 460 140 65 75
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 310 155 150 95 50 40
Ukraine 710 365 345 125 45 75
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 9,655 4,875 4,775 1,675 860 820
Other places of birth in Europe 3,300 1,585 1,715 855 430 425
Africa 7,000 3,545 3,450 4,240 2,070 2,175
Algeria 85 60 30 70 35 35
Egypt 355 175 180 480 225 255
Ethiopia 455 220 240 340 145 195
Kenya 705 370 340 260 120 140
Morocco 180 90 95 80 35 40
Nigeria 585 310 275 1,145 560 585
Somalia 600 270 330 70 35 35
South Africa, Republic of 1,010 495 515 235 130 105
Other places of birth in Africa 3,010 1,555 1,455 1,565 790 780
Asia 166,110 79,380 86,730 29,035 13,835 15,195
Afghanistan 1,660 800 860 340 200 135
Bangladesh 615 310 305 240 115 125
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,490 8,650 9,840 10,305 4,840 5,460
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,370 1,095 1,275 3,320 1,640 1,680
India 81,730 39,960 41,775 3,190 1,620 1,570
IranCensus data footnote 61 965 545 420 395 215 180
Iraq 2,580 1,305 1,270 395 190 200
Japan 755 240 520 185 55 130
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,455 3,070 3,385 705 325 380
Lebanon 510 250 260 255 140 115
Pakistan 4,985 2,490 2,495 1,730 875 855
Philippines 24,120 10,630 13,485 3,160 1,355 1,805
Sri Lanka 1,365 735 620 200 105 95
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 895 435 465 105 50 55
Taiwan 5,335 2,460 2,870 545 230 310
Viet Nam 5,355 2,515 2,840 2,075 970 1,110
Other places of birth in Asia 7,945 3,885 4,060 1,910 905 1,000
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,790 4,465 5,325 205 100 105
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 7,520 3,490 4,030
Americas 1,430 740 690 685 340 350
Brazil 105 40 70 45 30 15
Colombia 80 45 35 110 55 50
Cuba 0 10 0 0 10 0
Haiti 0 0 0 20 10 10
Jamaica 60 35 20 40 15 25
Mexico 245 125 125 80 30 55
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 420 240 175 170 90 85
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 15 10 10 30 15 20
Other places of birth in Americas 490 240 255 180 85 95
Europe 1,295 665 630 580 305 275
France 15 10 10 10 10 0
Germany 65 40 30 25 15 15
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 35 10 30 10 15
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 10 30 20 10
Romania 65 25 35 35 20 15
Russian Federation 55 20 40 30 15 20
Ukraine 140 55 90 20 10 15
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 480 280 195 230 135 100
Other places of birth in Europe 425 200 225 170 80 90
Africa 1,505 765 745 1,340 610 730
Algeria 15 15 0 20 10 0
Cameroon 15 0 10 30 15 15
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 70 50 25 10 0 10
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 10 0 0 0
Egypt 55 45 20 235 110 125
Eritrea 80 35 50 120 55 65
Ethiopia 45 30 20 55 15 40
Morocco 45 25 25 55 20 35
Nigeria 215 100 115 605 285 325
Somalia 250 100 150 10 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 120 80 45 30 20 10
Tunisia 15 10 0 0 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 560 280 280 175 75 100
Asia 31,595 15,020 16,570 4,875 2,210 2,660
Afghanistan 265 130 135 30 15 10
Bangladesh 95 45 50 55 20 40
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 4,645 2,150 2,495 1,695 740 955
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 125 35 90 135 65 75
India 15,020 7,510 7,505 685 345 340
IranCensus data footnote 61 180 85 95 115 65 50
Iraq 1,090 530 560 165 75 90
Israel 15 10 10 10 10 10
Japan 80 10 75 25 10 15
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,080 510 570 95 25 75
Lebanon 75 35 40 20 10 10
Nepal 80 30 45 15 10 10
Pakistan 885 400 485 335 170 165
Philippines 5,255 2,400 2,860 1,060 455 610
Saudi Arabia 60 10 50 60 35 25
Sri Lanka 170 90 80 15 0 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 385 410 50 25 25
Taiwan 420 140 285 60 20 40
Turkey 20 10 10 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 110 75 35 45 20 25
Viet Nam 365 105 255 45 20 20
Other places of birth in Asia 760 340 425 145 70 75
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 515 245 270 35 20 10
Australia 95 60 40 20 15 10
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 420 190 235 10 10 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 511,545 253,265 258,275 115,555 57,525 58,035
First generationCensus data footnote 69 233,045 112,175 120,865 45,585 21,985 23,595
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 139,000 70,930 68,075 27,100 13,765 13,335
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 139,495 70,165 69,330 42,875 21,765 21,105
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 35,250 16,780 18,470
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 78,855 39,035 39,825 19,935 10,245 9,690
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 29,945 17,740 12,205 7,555 5,150 2,400
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 48,910 21,300 27,615 12,380 5,095 7,285
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 85,795 38,395 47,395 10,780 4,080 6,695
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 20,490 10,940 9,550 4,285 2,295 1,995
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,150 560 595 250 155 90
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 511,540 253,270 258,275 115,560 57,525 58,040
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,460 6,375 7,085 2,685 1,335 1,345
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,140 6,210 6,930 2,605 1,300 1,300
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,335 3,395 3,940 1,135 550 585
Métis 5,685 2,765 2,920 1,450 740 705
Inuk (Inuit) 115 55 60 20 10 10
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 200 110 90 35 15 20
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 120 55 65 50 20 30
Non-Aboriginal identity 498,080 246,890 251,190 112,875 56,185 56,690
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 511,540 253,265 258,275 115,560 57,520 58,040
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,205 1,805 2,400 950 445 505
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 507,335 251,460 255,875 114,610 57,075 57,535
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 511,540 253,265 258,275 115,560 57,525 58,035
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,760 1,345 1,415 510 255 260
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,710 1,330 1,385 480 235 250
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,940 930 1,005 355 170 185
Métis single ancestry 730 385 345 125 55 65
Inuit single ancestry 45 10 35 0 10 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 50 15 35 30 20 10
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 35 10 25 25 20 10
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 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 3,050 1,455 1,595
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 12,465 5,905 6,555 2,945 1,400 1,550
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,815 3,655 4,160 1,610 705 905
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,560 2,205 2,355 1,330 690 635
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 85 45 40 10 10 10
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 420 195 225 100 55 45
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 400 195 210 80 45 40
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 20 10 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 495,895 245,820 250,075 111,995 55,810 56,185
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 511,540 253,265 258,275 115,560 57,525 58,040
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 299,245 147,125 152,120 54,325 26,785 27,545
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 168,040 84,330 83,705 9,695 4,840 4,850
Chinese 39,890 18,865 21,030 24,180 11,970 12,210
Black 9,455 4,845 4,610 5,190 2,610 2,580
Filipino 31,865 14,575 17,285 4,295 1,920 2,380
Latin American 7,065 3,395 3,670 2,290 1,160 1,130
Arab 5,765 2,955 2,820 2,225 1,130 1,100
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,010 6,445 6,560 1,820 915 900
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 3,720 1,910 1,805 1,080 625 460
Korean 9,285 4,355 4,930 1,115 500 610
Japanese 2,850 1,320 1,530 580 220 365
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,995 1,005 990 225 100 125
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,320 3,130 3,190 1,630 795 830
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 212,295 106,140 106,155 61,230 30,735 30,495
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 103 511,540 253,265 258,275 115,560 57,520 58,035
North American Aboriginal origins 15,645 7,450 8,200 3,560 1,710 1,850
First Nations (North American Indian) 10,210 4,800 5,410 2,070 940 1,130
Inuit 165 60 105 45 20 25
Métis 5,750 2,800 2,945 1,575 830 750
Other North American origins 71,305 36,115 35,195 20,185 10,350 9,835
Acadian 140 70 70 105 60 45
American 5,290 2,700 2,595 1,475 730 740
Canadian 67,735 34,330 33,415 19,090 9,785 9,300
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 90 65 20 25 15 10
Nova Scotian 0 0 10 0 10 10
Ontarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Québécois 110 50 65 35 20 15
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 10 15 15 15 0
European origins 200,365 99,410 100,950 56,180 27,890 28,290
British Isles origins 127,825 63,495 64,335 34,740 17,195 17,545
Channel Islander 0 0 0 10 10 0
Cornish 35 20 20 0 0 0
English 78,895 38,620 40,280 20,585 10,030 10,555
Irish 43,735 20,930 22,800 12,230 5,910 6,315
Manx 80 40 35 50 30 25
Scottish 56,210 27,975 28,235 16,065 7,950 8,110
Welsh 6,885 3,355 3,530 1,940 910 1,025
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 8,555 4,355 4,195 2,280 1,135 1,140
French origins 24,825 11,845 12,970 7,410 3,740 3,670
Alsatian 30 10 25 0 0 0
Breton 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corsican 15 10 0 0 0 0
French 24,780 11,830 12,950 7,410 3,740 3,670
Western European origins (except French origins) 57,295 28,265 29,025 17,400 8,415 8,985
Austrian 3,240 1,560 1,680 685 335 350
Bavarian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Belgian 1,210 640 565 390 200 190
Dutch 14,815 7,270 7,540 3,180 1,560 1,620
Flemish 125 45 80 50 30 25
Frisian 70 15 55 20 0 10
German 41,390 20,330 21,060 14,055 6,745 7,315
Luxembourger 45 25 20 20 10 10
Swiss 1,485 815 665 540 250 285
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 105 50 55 15 0 10
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 22,910 11,005 11,905 6,295 2,980 3,315
Danish 4,080 1,970 2,115 1,250 620 630
Finnish 2,255 1,060 1,200 380 180 200
Icelandic 1,790 910 880 485 240 245
Norwegian 9,530 4,650 4,880 2,660 1,260 1,395
Swedish 6,770 3,150 3,620 2,020 955 1,065
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 790 380 410 170 65 105
Eastern European origins 43,235 21,305 21,925 13,325 6,520 6,800
Bulgarian 290 125 170 105 60 50
Byelorussian 160 85 75 20 10 10
Czech 1,670 785 890 460 230 230
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 520 270 250 210 85 125
Estonian 295 155 145 40 25 15
Hungarian 4,575 2,275 2,300 1,720 880 840
Latvian 250 140 110 125 45 85
Lithuanian 335 130 205 155 85 65
Moldovan 80 50 35 50 25 25
Polish 12,100 5,860 6,240 3,350 1,615 1,735
Romanian 2,540 1,300 1,240 990 425 565
Russian 8,585 3,990 4,595 2,425 1,140 1,285
Slovak 915 410 505 250 145 105
Ukrainian 17,850 8,985 8,860 5,900 2,870 3,025
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 100 90 35 15 20
Southern European origins 29,580 14,525 15,060 8,340 4,180 4,155
Albanian 465 200 260 265 125 140
Bosnian 390 180 210 165 100 60
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Croatian 1,805 960 845 465 215 255
Cypriot 45 25 15 0 0 0
Greek 2,245 1,160 1,085 395 210 185
Italian 11,460 5,710 5,750 4,750 2,360 2,390
Kosovar 40 15 25 0 0 0
Macedonian 75 30 40 25 10 10
Maltese 160 80 70 25 10 10
Montenegrin 60 40 20 10 0 10
Portuguese 4,390 2,115 2,270 565 300 260
Serbian 970 510 465 225 100 125
Sicilian 35 20 10 15 10 10
Slovenian 440 220 225 115 70 40
Spanish 8,285 3,905 4,380 1,790 905 885
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 475 220 255 85 45 45
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 20 10 0 15 0 15
Other European origins 2,135 1,045 1,085 420 230 190
Basque 60 40 15 10 0 10
Jewish 910 425 485 95 70 30
Roma (Gypsy) 35 10 20 10 10 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 30 30 10 0 10
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,085 555 530 300 160 140
Caribbean origins 3,655 1,855 1,800 1,225 565 660
Antiguan 10 0 15 30 25 10
Bahamian 0 10 0 15 10 0
Barbadian 225 130 100 35 20 20
Bermudan 30 15 15 0 0 0
Carib 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cuban 210 85 120 45 30 25
Dominican 100 55 50 50 45 10
Grenadian 65 35 30 10 10 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 155 60 95 65 35 30
Jamaican 1,690 930 765 650 255 395
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 10 0 15 0 10
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 10 10 10 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 40 10 30 20 0 10
St. Lucian 40 10 30 35 15 15
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 605 320 285 130 50 80
Vincentian/Grenadinian 100 45 55 30 20 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 365 170 195 70 30 40
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 255 115 145 100 45 60
Latin, Central and South American origins 8,650 4,175 4,475 2,670 1,360 1,315
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 335 195 135 95 50 40
Arawak 10 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 110 40 70 70 40 35
Belizean 10 0 10 15 10 10
Bolivian 15 0 15 20 10 10
Brazilian 460 185 275 60 35 25
Chilean 510 275 240 275 155 120
Colombian 785 390 395 740 370 375
Costa Rican 75 25 45 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 40 25 10 20 0 15
Guatemalan 650 310 340 85 60 25
Guyanese 245 105 135 50 25 25
Hispanic 300 150 160 55 25 30
Honduran 445 255 185 15 15 0
Maya 175 75 100 10 0 10
Mexican 2,130 990 1,140 465 230 230
Nicaraguan 285 120 160 80 35 45
Panamanian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Paraguayan 65 25 40 10 0 10
Peruvian 395 205 185 170 80 90
Salvadorean 1,600 845 755 395 210 185
Uruguayan 25 15 10 25 15 15
Venezuelan 115 55 60 140 60 75
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 630 275 350 85 30 60
African origins 10,310 5,190 5,120 5,825 2,945 2,880
Central and West African origins 1,905 1,025 880 1,805 900 905
Akan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Angolan 10 10 10 20 0 20
Ashanti 65 20 40 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 20 15 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 0 0 0 105 50 55
Chadian 0 0 0 15 15 0
Congolese 325 165 160 30 15 15
Edo 30 20 10 50 20 30
Ewe 30 15 20 0 0 0
Gabonese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 0 10 0 10 0
Ghanaian 485 275 210 160 80 85
Guinean 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ibo 65 30 35 115 55 60
Ivorian 20 10 10 10 0 0
Liberian 115 50 65 20 15 10
Malian 0 0 0 15 15 0
Malinké 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 685 360 320 1,150 565 585
Peulh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 0 0 0 30 25 10
Sierra Leonean 35 10 25 15 10 10
Togolese 25 20 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 20 10 200 110 90
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 125 60 60 40 20 20
North African origins 1,370 715 655 1,195 625 570
Algerian 70 40 35 50 30 25
Berber 35 25 10 45 25 20
Coptic 10 0 0 35 25 10
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 620 315 300 655 330 330
Libyan 50 35 10 60 35 25
Maure 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moroccan 270 140 130 130 55 75
Sudanese 290 135 150 180 105 75
Tunisian 35 20 15 40 25 15
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 10 0 10 0 0
Southern and East African origins 4,190 1,990 2,200 1,840 945 895
Afrikaner 35 25 15 20 10 10
Amhara 45 25 25 20 10 10
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 60 40 20 0 0 0
Burundian 140 55 85 20 15 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 240 140 100 635 310 325
Ethiopian 555 265 295 440 215 230
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 270 140 130 110 55 55
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 210 120 90 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 10 65 35 25
Rwandan 60 20 35 0 10 0
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 1,185 540 645 145 85 65
South African 960 455 505 175 90 90
Tanzanian 60 20 40 55 25 30
Tigrian 45 30 15 20 10 10
Ugandan 75 30 40 20 15 10
Zambian 10 0 10 10 10 0
Zimbabwean 120 65 55 50 25 25
Zulu 20 15 10 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 270 90 175 200 105 95
Other African origins 3,040 1,555 1,480 1,050 515 535
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 145 150 80 35 45
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,775 1,430 1,345 985 485 500
Asian origins 277,695 136,410 141,285 46,205 22,685 23,520
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 12,815 6,585 6,230 3,405 1,790 1,615
Afghan 2,620 1,240 1,385 490 275 215
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,390 775 615 335 150 185
Armenian 290 155 140 55 25 25
Assyrian 205 115 95 65 50 20
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 30 20 10
Georgian 55 10 40 10 10 0
Hazara 15 10 0 20 10 10
Iranian 1,660 905 760 650 350 295
Iraqi 2,505 1,235 1,265 325 165 160
Israeli 105 60 45 0 10 0
Jordanian 170 100 70 70 35 35
Kazakh 15 15 0 45 20 30
Kurd 285 165 120 20 10 10
Kuwaiti 15 15 0 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 55 45 15 0 0 0
Lebanese 1,185 570 615 775 410 365
Palestinian 720 365 355 180 90 95
Pashtun 170 110 60 40 10 30
Saudi Arabian 20 15 0 20 15 10
Syrian 935 440 495 175 90 90
Tajik 85 40 40 25 10 15
Tatar 90 50 40 20 10 10
Turk 670 405 265 165 95 70
Turkmen 15 10 10 0 0 0
Uighur 40 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 45 20 25 15 0 0
Yemeni 45 30 10 35 20 15
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 555 280 270 135 75 55
South Asian origins 164,005 82,310 81,695 9,660 4,840 4,820
Bangladeshi 515 265 250 190 85 105
Bengali 220 95 120 85 40 50
Bhutanese 0 0 10 0 0 0
East Indian 138,210 69,235 68,975 7,220 3,610 3,610
Goan 25 15 10 30 15 15
Gujarati 120 55 70 30 25 10
Kashmiri 70 35 40 70 35 35
Nepali 465 215 245 95 45 50
Pakistani 5,650 2,925 2,725 1,750 880 870
Punjabi 22,195 11,225 10,970 360 180 175
Sinhalese 305 170 135 70 45 30
Sri Lankan 1,480 805 675 205 120 90
Tamil 300 185 115 75 35 45
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 3,635 1,805 1,830 115 55 55
East and Southeast Asian origins 102,065 48,140 53,925 33,350 16,160 17,195
Burmese 610 335 275 65 30 35
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,160 550 610 185 95 90
Chinese 45,085 21,435 23,645 25,665 12,585 13,080
Filipino 33,920 15,610 18,315 4,605 2,060 2,545
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 945 460 485 160 80 80
Japanese 3,695 1,755 1,940 805 310 500
Karen 525 255 270 0 0 0
Korean 9,450 4,430 5,015 1,180 510 665
Laotian 1,055 540 515 95 40 55
Malaysian 655 350 310 90 45 40
Mongolian 100 60 40 20 10 0
Singaporean 100 45 50 20 10 10
Taiwanese 2,540 1,170 1,375 210 110 105
Thai 520 215 310 140 60 80
Tibetan 125 75 50 10 15 10
Vietnamese 9,200 4,575 4,625 1,945 1,025 920
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 145 65 85 45 25 20
Other Asian origins 505 260 245 190 90 105
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 255 245 190 85 100
Oceania origins 9,155 4,485 4,670 405 200 205
Australian 995 495 500 220 120 100
New Zealander 420 200 215 80 35 40
Pacific Islands origins 7,805 3,830 3,975 110 45 60
Fijian 7,320 3,625 3,690 55 20 30
Hawaiian 155 50 105 20 0 20
Maori 100 45 50 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 40 45 30 15 15
Samoan 80 45 30 0 10 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 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
Owner 120,940 ... ... 31,800 ... ...
Renter 49,025 ... ... 8,615 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
Condominium 38,195 ... ... 6,495 ... ...
Not condominium 131,770 ... ... 33,920 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
No bedrooms 845 ... ... 70 ... ...
1 bedroom 18,985 ... ... 1,440 ... ...
2 bedrooms 42,665 ... ... 5,865 ... ...
3 bedrooms 48,100 ... ... 17,075 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,370 ... ... 15,970 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,205 ... ... 6,750 ... ...
5 rooms 24,475 ... ... 6,330 ... ...
6 rooms 21,675 ... ... 6,385 ... ...
7 rooms 17,450 ... ... 5,895 ... ...
8 or more rooms 53,150 ... ... 15,045 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.9 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 159,915 ... ... 39,430 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,050 ... ... 990 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 169,960 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
Suitable 154,380 ... ... 38,725 ... ...
Not suitable 15,590 ... ... 1,685 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
1960 or before 8,335 ... ... 1,705 ... ...
1961 to 1980 31,085 ... ... 11,175 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,345 ... ... 7,975 ... ...
1991 to 2000 36,140 ... ... 10,400 ... ...
2001 to 2005 18,495 ... ... 3,970 ... ...
2006 to 2010 24,015 ... ... 3,335 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 19,550 ... ... 1,865 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 162,920 ... ... 38,815 ... ...
Major repairs needed 7,045 ... ... 1,605 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 169,965 ... ... 40,415 ... ...
1 household maintainer 90,450 ... ... 21,210 ... ...
2 household maintainers 69,480 ... ... 17,455 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,035 ... ... 1,750 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 169,960 ... ... 40,420 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,805 ... ... 620 ... ...
25 to 34 years 21,995 ... ... 5,270 ... ...
35 to 44 years 34,310 ... ... 8,125 ... ...
45 to 54 years 39,945 ... ... 10,015 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,670 ... ... 9,000 ... ...
65 to 74 years 21,630 ... ... 4,635 ... ...
75 to 84 years 10,070 ... ... 2,130 ... ...
85 years and over 3,535 ... ... 625 ... ...
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 ... ... 40,270 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 121,735 ... ... 32,250 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,795 ... ... 8,020 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,600 ... ... 6,910 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 120,685 ... ... 31,800 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 68.1 ... ... 59.4 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.5 ... ... 15.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,498 ... ... 1,390 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,608 ... ... 1,425 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 698,205 ... ... 464,987 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 757,863 ... ... 495,946 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 48,990 ... ... 8,615 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 9.2 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.4 ... ... 34.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 908 ... ... 1,405 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,049 ... ... 1,409 ... ...
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 94,615 46,735 47,875
No certificate, diploma or degree 78,070 37,955 40,115 14,130 6,940 7,190
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 135,910 68,470 67,440 25,755 12,505 13,240
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205,080 99,100 105,985 54,735 27,290 27,445
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,805 20,930 7,880 6,005 4,490 1,515
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,110 7,705 5,405 2,170 1,245 930
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,695 13,225 2,470 3,835 3,250 585
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,095 28,140 40,955 16,820 7,230 9,590
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,490 7,305 9,190 3,095 1,320 1,770
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 90,690 42,725 47,960 28,810 14,250 14,570
Bachelor's degree 61,130 28,275 32,860 20,300 9,665 10,645
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,620 2,820 3,795 1,430 630 795
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,550 1,395 1,160 765 335 430
Master's degree 18,405 8,860 9,545 5,405 2,965 2,445
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,980 1,375 605 905 655 250
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 65,715 32,140 33,575
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,180 17,805 17,375 5,565 2,805 2,765
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 82,810 42,025 40,780 15,100 7,235 7,870
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,915 76,560 86,350 45,040 22,105 22,945
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20,550 14,840 5,705 4,600 3,480 1,120
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,580 5,605 3,975 1,600 940 660
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,965 9,235 1,730 3,000 2,540 460
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,145 21,675 32,470 13,430 5,705 7,720
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,305 5,345 6,960 2,535 1,045 1,495
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 75,915 34,705 41,215 24,485 11,875 12,605
Bachelor's degree 50,675 22,865 27,810 17,075 8,060 9,010
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,340 2,190 3,150 1,210 520 695
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,150 1,110 1,040 700 290 410
Master's degree 16,205 7,515 8,690 4,765 2,500 2,265
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,545 1,020 525 730 505 220
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 94,610 46,740 47,875
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 213,985 106,425 107,555 39,880 19,450 20,430
Education 12,685 2,720 9,965 3,490 655 2,835
13. Education 12,690 2,720 9,970 3,490 655 2,840
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,635 2,960 3,675 1,610 740 870
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,330 1,025 310 270 180 90
50. Visual and performing arts 5,300 1,935 3,370 1,340 560 780
Humanities 15,085 6,005 9,085 2,465 895 1,570
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,795 450 1,345 270 70 195
23. English language and literature/letters 2,945 880 2,065 560 125 430
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,925 2,750 4,170 845 285 555
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 30 15 0 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 470 290 180 175 105 65
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,230 775 450 300 160 140
54. History 1,505 785 720 270 135 130
55. French language and literature/letters 165 35 135 40 0 35
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,680 7,315 14,365 5,035 1,745 3,285
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 180 35 145 35 15 20
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,670 600 1,070 580 130 450
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,715 210 3,505 615 60 555
22. Legal professions and studies 3,200 990 2,210 790 220 565
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 275 60 210 85 10 70
42. Psychology 3,540 935 2,600 815 200 620
45. Social sciences 9,095 4,475 4,625 2,110 1,105 1,005
Business, management and public administration 43,715 18,845 24,870 12,785 5,075 7,710
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 15 60 20 0 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,705 440 1,270 640 120 515
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,930 18,395 23,540 12,120 4,945 7,175
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,185 4,220 3,960 3,080 1,725 1,360
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,795 1,215 1,585 890 370 525
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,770 1,395 1,375 655 305 350
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 60 10 50 40 25 10
40. Physical sciences 2,210 1,485 725 1,355 960 390
41. Science technologies/technicians 345 115 230 140 55 85
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,495 6,050 3,450 2,715 1,775 940
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,915 5,305 2,605 2,205 1,550 660
25. Library science 300 30 270 115 10 105
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,225 685 540 365 200 160
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 30 30 35 20 15
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 41,590 37,775 3,805 13,520 11,595 1,925
04. Architecture and related services 1,130 770 360 415 260 155
14. Engineering 11,810 9,820 1,995 5,525 4,455 1,075
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,965 6,190 775 2,890 2,340 550
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,830 8,540 290 1,935 1,895 40
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,440 8,200 240 1,940 1,850 90
48. Precision production 4,400 4,255 150 820 805 20
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,630 1,690 940 790 430 360
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,870 1,145 725 420 265 155
03. Natural resources and conservation 755 545 215 370 170 205
Health and related fields 32,695 6,505 26,195 7,005 1,530 5,475
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,740 880 860 505 260 245
51. Health professions and related programs 30,415 5,305 25,110 6,315 1,185 5,130
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 540 315 225 180 85 95
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,670 5,010 5,660 2,240 1,125 1,115
12. Personal and culinary services 6,920 1,915 5,005 1,515 540 970
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 25 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 50 0 10 10 0
43. Security and protective services 1,515 1,090 430 285 185 105
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,155 1,930 230 420 390 35
Other 10 10 0 0 10 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 10 10 0 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 280,900 136,390 144,510 65,715 32,140 33,575
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 117,990 59,825 58,160 20,670 10,040 10,635
Education 9,000 1,710 7,295 2,655 455 2,205
13. Education 9,005 1,705 7,295 2,655 455 2,200
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,190 2,260 2,930 1,305 570 740
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 960 745 215 210 135 65
50. Visual and performing arts 4,230 1,510 2,715 1,095 430 670
Humanities 12,220 4,540 7,680 1,995 680 1,315
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,445 325 1,125 245 70 175
23. English language and literature/letters 2,270 595 1,680 505 105 400
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,840 2,190 3,650 705 225 480
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 30 10 10 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 230 155 130 85 50
39. Theology and religious vocations 900 540 365 195 100 95
54. History 1,215 605 615 180 95 90
55. French language and literature/letters 125 40 90 40 10 30
Social and behavioural sciences and law 17,595 5,695 11,905 4,245 1,410 2,835
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 30 125 25 15 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,405 510 890 500 105 400
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 180 2,905 480 40 450
22. Legal professions and studies 2,615 760 1,855 725 200 520
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 40 180 60 10 55
42. Psychology 2,805 700 2,105 695 145 550
45. Social sciences 7,310 3,470 3,840 1,755 905 850
Business, management and public administration 35,995 15,310 20,685 10,755 4,105 6,645
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 20 40 20 10 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,385 350 1,035 545 90 455
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 34,550 14,945 19,605 10,190 4,015 6,180
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,035 2,950 3,080 2,440 1,355 1,085
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,180 920 1,255 695 290 410
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,925 890 1,040 485 235 250
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 45 0 45 40 25 10
40. Physical sciences 1,650 1,075 575 1,105 760 340
41. Science technologies/technicians 230 60 170 115 45 70
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,480 5,380 3,100 2,470 1,640 830
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,205 4,815 2,385 2,060 1,455 605
25. Library science 240 30 205 95 0 85
27. Mathematics and statistics 985 510 480 295 165 130
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 55 20 30 20 10 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,650 28,295 3,350 11,060 9,395 1,660
04. Architecture and related services 930 615 315 330 190 140
14. Engineering 9,670 7,850 1,820 4,740 3,785 950
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,070 4,410 660 2,365 1,915 450
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,545 6,295 250 1,555 1,525 35
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,335 6,155 175 1,480 1,405 75
48. Precision production 3,100 2,975 125 585 575 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,010 1,275 735 655 345 310
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,440 885 555 330 205 130
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 390 180 325 140 185
Health and related fields 26,520 5,315 21,205 5,670 1,225 4,445
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,360 670 685 390 185 205
51. Health professions and related programs 24,680 4,380 20,300 5,115 970 4,140
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 265 220 165 65 100
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,210 3,820 4,395 1,790 920 865
12. Personal and culinary services 5,255 1,410 3,840 1,205 455 755
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 20 0 0 0 0
43. Security and protective services 1,215 855 360 225 140 85
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,705 1,515 190 350 320 30
Other 15 10 0 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 10 0 0 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 419,060 205,525 213,535 94,610 46,735 47,875
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 213,980 106,425 107,555 39,880 19,450 20,430
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 205,080 99,105 105,980 54,730 27,290 27,440
Location of study inside Canada 133,615 64,270 69,350 39,825 20,100 19,725
Same as province or territory of residence 113,430 53,830 59,600 29,725 15,005 14,720
Different than province or territory of residence 20,180 10,435 9,750 10,100 5,095 5,005
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,465 34,835 36,630 14,905 7,185 7,715
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,330 2,910 2,420 1,520 880 640
Philippines 11,500 4,640 6,865 1,665 570 1,095
India 21,295 10,540 10,750 1,485 720 765
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,180 2,525 1,655 965 580 385
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 8,290 3,785 4,495 2,910 1,395 1,520
France 155 85 65 65 25 40
Other 20,720 10,350 10,375 6,285 3,020 3,265
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 65,715 32,140 33,575
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 117,985 59,830 58,155 20,670 10,040 10,635
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 162,915 76,565 86,350 45,045 22,100 22,940
Location of study inside Canada 104,120 48,935 55,185 32,525 16,285 16,235
Same as province or territory of residence 89,810 41,745 48,065 24,405 12,175 12,225
Different than province or territory of residence 14,305 7,190 7,115 8,120 4,110 4,010
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,800 27,630 31,170 12,525 5,815 6,705
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,945 2,110 1,835 1,155 635 520
Philippines 10,100 4,065 6,040 1,555 540 1,020
India 18,255 8,640 9,620 1,305 600 710
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,590 1,585 1,005 695 415 275
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,460 3,365 4,095 2,480 1,160 1,325
France 105 50 55 65 25 40
Other 16,340 7,810 8,525 5,265 2,440 2,825
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 94,610 46,740 47,870
In the labour force 274,690 145,365 129,320 66,495 34,970 31,530
Employed 256,875 136,945 119,930 60,080 31,510 28,575
Unemployed 17,815 8,420 9,390 6,415 3,460 2,950
Not in the labour force 144,380 60,165 84,220 28,120 11,770 16,345
Participation rate 65.5 70.7 60.6 70.3 74.8 65.9
Employment rate 61.3 66.6 56.2 63.5 67.4 59.7
Unemployment rate 6.5 5.8 7.3 9.6 9.9 9.4
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 419,065 205,530 213,540 94,615 46,740 47,875
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 138,395 57,610 80,785 25,650 10,590 15,065
Worked 280,670 147,920 132,750 68,960 36,150 32,810
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 127,975 75,260 52,710 33,180 18,850 14,330
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 152,700 72,655 80,045 35,785 17,305 18,485
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.8 42.9 40.6 42.2 42.8 41.6
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 66,495 34,970 31,525
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,490 675 815
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,845 126,075 65,000 34,290 30,715
Employee 237,120 121,515 115,605 57,760 29,695 28,060
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 31,800 21,330 10,475 7,245 4,595 2,650
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 66,495 34,965 31,525
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,495 675 815
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,840 126,075 65,000 34,290 30,710
0 Management occupations 26,110 16,695 9,410 6,395 4,225 2,170
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 39,845 12,055 27,795 12,185 3,795 8,390
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14,255 11,485 2,770 7,650 6,100 1,550
3 Health occupations 17,700 3,505 14,195 4,080 820 3,265
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 24,670 7,375 17,295 6,200 1,850 4,350
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,110 2,980 3,135 1,545 690 855
6 Sales and service occupations 70,405 29,370 41,040 16,210 7,205 9,005
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 51,130 47,980 3,155 8,430 7,830 600
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,310 3,075 2,230 880 715 165
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 13,375 8,320 5,060 1,425 1,055 370
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 66,495 34,970 31,530
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,495 680 815
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 268,925 142,845 126,075 65,005 34,290 30,715
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,715 2,025 2,690 190 125 70
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 485 145 3,740 2,270 1,470
22 Utilities 1,330 870 460 840 555 280
23 Construction 25,775 22,735 3,040 5,430 4,750 680
31-33 Manufacturing 23,375 15,895 7,485 3,345 2,420 930
41 Wholesale trade 12,190 8,000 4,190 2,075 1,380 695
44-45 Retail trade 31,115 14,265 16,855 7,695 3,815 3,880
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,310 19,785 4,525 3,895 2,655 1,235
51 Information and cultural industries 5,575 3,550 2,020 1,420 875 540
52 Finance and insurance 10,680 4,360 6,325 2,490 935 1,550
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,235 3,065 2,165 1,355 745 610
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 16,685 8,930 7,750 6,640 3,945 2,695
55 Management of companies and enterprises 475 210 265 325 180 145
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,020 8,755 6,260 2,545 1,445 1,100
61 Educational services 15,025 4,435 10,590 4,595 1,465 3,125
62 Health care and social assistance 28,675 4,910 23,770 6,690 1,205 5,485
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,515 2,215 2,300 1,405 680 725
72 Accommodation and food services 20,425 7,360 13,065 5,105 2,245 2,855
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,350 5,545 6,800 2,610 1,200 1,410
91 Public administration 10,835 5,465 5,370 2,635 1,405 1,235
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 60,080 31,510 28,570
Worked at home 16,085 7,920 8,165 4,210 1,970 2,240
Worked outside Canada 1,845 1,300 545 330 245 85
No fixed workplace address 45,075 34,270 10,805 8,010 5,875 2,140
Worked at usual place 193,870 93,455 100,410 47,525 23,425 24,100
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 47,530 23,425 24,105
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 85,015 36,240 48,780 44,560 21,620 22,940
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 104,565 54,650 49,915 2,055 1,175 880
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,550 2,105 1,445 610 435 175
Commute to a different province or territory 740 460 275 300 195 110
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 55,535 29,295 26,245
Car, truck, van - as a driver 176,815 100,280 76,540 41,850 23,535 18,310
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 16,435 7,620 8,815 3,110 895 2,220
Public transit 35,560 15,285 20,275 8,385 3,685 4,705
Walked 6,615 2,475 4,140 1,045 425 630
Bicycle 915 680 235 365 295 70
Other method 2,605 1,385 1,220 775 460 315
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 55,535 29,295 26,240
Less than 15 minutes 39,955 17,195 22,765 7,775 3,610 4,165
15 to 29 minutes 70,385 35,540 34,845 23,745 12,135 11,610
30 to 44 minutes 60,040 35,720 24,320 15,860 9,145 6,720
45 to 59 minutes 30,910 18,145 12,765 4,945 2,600 2,345
60 minutes and over 37,655 21,130 16,525 3,215 1,810 1,405
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 55,540 29,290 26,240
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 23,215 15,850 7,360 3,250 2,205 1,040
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 45,875 27,435 18,435 11,240 6,785 4,455
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 53,400 27,475 25,925 15,975 8,300 7,675
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,315 19,655 21,660 10,115 4,630 5,485
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 31,815 13,770 18,040 6,760 3,005 3,760
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 43,330 23,540 19,790 8,200 4,375 3,830
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 71,045 37,200 33,850
Single responses 281,240 147,485 133,760 69,845 36,670 33,180
Official languages 264,180 137,980 126,205 67,665 35,485 32,175
English 263,810 137,865 125,945 67,500 35,420 32,080
French 370 110 260 165 65 100
Non-official languages 17,065 9,510 7,550 2,185 1,185 1,000
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 17,060 9,510 7,550 2,185 1,180 1,005
Afro-Asiatic languages 100 70 25 25 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 20 10 10
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 85 65 20 20 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 35 15 20
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 505 175 335 30 15 20
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 95 100 10 0 10
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 10 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 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 4,780 150 90 60
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 70 30 40 10 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 75 35 45 10 0 10
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 0 0 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 10 0 10
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 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
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 70 30 40
Indo-Aryan languages 11,035 6,410 4,625 50 20 30
Bengali 10 10 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 25 0 20 10 0 0
Hindi 180 95 85 20 10 10
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 15 0 10
Sindhi 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 30 20 15 10 0 15
Iranian languages 20 15 10 20 10 10
Kurdish 20 15 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 10 0 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 185 115 70 75 60 15
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 25 15 10 0 10 0
Romanian 15 10 0 10 0 0
Spanish 155 90 65 70 50 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 40 20 15 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,010 540 465 35 15 20
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 35 10 25 10 10 0
American Sign Language 25 0 25 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 10 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,775 1,995 1,780 1,915 1,040 875
Chinese languages 3,755 1,985 1,770 1,910 1,045 870
Cantonese 745 385 355 1,465 800 670
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,840 1,495 1,345 415 235 180
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 25 0 15
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 0 0 0
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 10 10 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 10 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 1,200 530 670
English and French 445 195 250 170 80 95
English and non-official language 10,940 5,990 4,950 1,020 450 575
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 50 10 40 0 0 0
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 292,675 153,680 138,995 71,050 37,195 33,850
None 262,465 137,020 125,435 66,745 35,135 31,615
English 6,685 3,950 2,735 820 395 425
French 1,315 570 740 585 240 345
Non-official language 21,985 12,035 9,945 2,860 1,400 1,465
Aboriginal 10 10 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 21,975 12,035 9,935 2,860 1,400 1,465
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 100 30 65 15 15 0
French and non-official language 130 60 65 25 25 10
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 180 505,835 250,410 255,430 114,320 56,885 57,430
Non-movers 427,380 211,355 216,025 101,255 50,295 50,955
Movers 78,455 39,055 39,405 13,070 6,590 6,480
Non-migrants 47,880 23,715 24,165 9,585 4,895 4,685
Migrants 30,580 15,340 15,240 3,485 1,695 1,790
Internal migrants 20,835 10,455 10,380 1,760 845 910
Intraprovincial migrants 16,930 8,410 8,520 865 440 430
Interprovincial migrants 3,910 2,040 1,865 890 405 485
External migrants 9,735 4,885 4,855 1,725 850 880
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 482,610 238,500 244,110 109,160 54,290 54,875
Non-movers 268,040 132,485 135,555 69,355 34,355 34,995
Movers 214,570 106,015 108,555 39,810 19,930 19,875
Non-migrants 122,410 60,335 62,070 25,445 12,895 12,550
Migrants 92,165 45,680 46,480 14,360 7,035 7,325
Internal migrants 54,305 26,980 27,325 6,960 3,440 3,520
Intraprovincial migrants 44,835 22,155 22,675 2,395 1,195 1,195
Interprovincial migrants 9,470 4,820 4,650 4,560 2,240 2,325
External migrants 37,860 18,700 19,155 7,400 3,600 3,805

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Surrey, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Calgary Nose Hill [Federal electoral district], Alberta (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 25, 2024).

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