Census Profile, 2016 Census
Surrey, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Edmonton Griesbach [Federal electoral district], Alberta

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Characteristic Surrey, CY
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
Edmonton Griesbach
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 ... ... 112,287 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 468,251 ... ... 107,809 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 10.6 ... ... 4.2 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 181,159 ... ... 49,442 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 169,964 ... ... 45,145 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,636.8 ... ... 2,442.7 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 316.41 ... ... 45.97 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 517,885 256,400 261,485 112,290 57,370 54,915
0 to 14 years 92,550 47,860 44,680 18,395 9,470 8,925
0 to 4 years 29,090 15,010 14,085 6,810 3,485 3,325
5 to 9 years 32,055 16,675 15,380 6,250 3,225 3,030
10 to 14 years 31,400 16,180 15,220 5,335 2,770 2,570
15 to 64 years 352,350 174,490 177,860 76,440 40,250 36,195
15 to 19 years 34,330 17,880 16,455 5,940 3,090 2,845
20 to 24 years 35,075 18,445 16,630 7,715 3,990 3,730
25 to 29 years 33,770 16,820 16,950 8,945 4,670 4,270
30 to 34 years 36,540 17,715 18,825 8,845 4,605 4,240
35 to 39 years 36,040 17,265 18,775 7,805 4,060 3,745
40 to 44 years 36,325 17,350 18,975 7,060 3,680 3,380
45 to 49 years 37,195 18,135 19,060 7,165 3,765 3,395
50 to 54 years 38,020 18,960 19,060 8,535 4,630 3,900
55 to 59 years 34,785 17,180 17,605 8,170 4,400 3,770
60 to 64 years 30,265 14,735 15,530 6,270 3,350 2,915
65 years and over 72,990 34,045 38,940 17,450 7,650 9,795
65 to 69 years 25,545 12,325 13,220 4,650 2,340 2,310
70 to 74 years 17,970 8,610 9,350 3,630 1,625 2,000
75 to 79 years 12,560 5,945 6,620 3,200 1,400 1,805
80 to 84 years 8,470 3,920 4,550 2,815 1,155 1,660
85 years and over 8,445 3,240 5,200 3,145 1,125 2,025
85 to 89 years 5,275 2,230 3,040 1,895 735 1,155
90 to 94 years 2,360 785 1,575 935 305 630
95 to 99 years 680 175 500 275 70 200
100 years and over 130 45 85 35 10 30
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 16.4 16.5 16.3
15 to 64 years 68.0 68.1 68.0 68.1 70.2 65.9
65 years and over 14.1 13.3 14.9 15.5 13.3 17.8
85 years and over 1.6 1.3 2.0 2.8 2.0 3.7
Average age of the population 39.0 38.2 39.8 40.3 39.4 41.1
Median age of the population 38.7 37.7 39.6 38.9 38.4 39.6
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 169,965 ... ... 45,145 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,195 ... ... 24,110 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 6,055 ... ... 1,715 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 102,375 ... ... 19,315 ... ...
Semi-detached house 3,495 ... ... 2,260 ... ...
Row house 26,630 ... ... 3,920 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 37,535 ... ... 2,630 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 34,560 ... ... 10,480 ... ...
Other single-attached house 160 ... ... 30 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,345 ... ... 5 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 169,965 ... ... 45,145 ... ...
1 person 34,515 ... ... 14,345 ... ...
2 persons 47,115 ... ... 14,655 ... ...
3 persons 28,225 ... ... 7,065 ... ...
4 persons 30,595 ... ... 5,060 ... ...
5 or more persons 29,510 ... ... 4,015 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 511,540 ... ... 108,145 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.4 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 425,340 208,540 216,800 93,890 47,900 45,995
Married or living common law 255,680 127,605 128,075 44,080 22,275 21,805
Married 232,650 116,095 116,550 34,475 17,465 17,015
Living common law 23,030 11,510 11,525 9,605 4,810 4,795
Not married and not living common law 169,660 80,930 88,725 49,805 25,620 24,190
Never married 116,675 63,800 52,870 32,545 19,070 13,470
Separated 10,195 4,215 5,985 3,000 1,425 1,570
Divorced 21,845 8,650 13,200 8,010 3,770 4,235
Widowed 20,945 4,265 16,680 6,255 1,350 4,900
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 144,495 ... ... 28,205 ... ...
2 persons 61,060 ... ... 14,860 ... ...
3 persons 32,880 ... ... 6,315 ... ...
4 persons 35,880 ... ... 4,400 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,680 ... ... 2,625 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 144,500 ... ... 28,205 ... ...
Total couple families 122,895 ... ... 21,000 ... ...
Married couples 111,380 ... ... 16,205 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,515 ... ... 4,800 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 21,605 ... ... 7,205 ... ...
Female parent 17,335 ... ... 5,665 ... ...
Male parent 4,270 ... ... 1,535 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 122,895 ... ... 21,000 ... ...
Couples without children 48,180 ... ... 10,415 ... ...
Couples with children 74,715 ... ... 10,590 ... ...
1 child 26,570 ... ... 4,515 ... ...
2 children 34,060 ... ... 3,820 ... ...
3 or more children 14,090 ... ... 2,255 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 21,600 ... ... 7,205 ... ...
1 child 12,880 ... ... 4,450 ... ...
2 children 6,315 ... ... 1,800 ... ...
3 or more children 2,405 ... ... 955 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 69,550 33,260 36,290 27,275 15,545 11,730
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 169,965 ... ... 45,145 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,660 ... ... 26,090 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 36,060 ... ... 9,760 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 79,605 ... ... 16,325 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 13,545 ... ... 1,035 ... ...
Non-census-family households 40,755 ... ... 18,025 ... ...
One-person households 34,515 ... ... 14,345 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 6,240 ... ... 3,680 ... ...
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 15 513,405 254,160 259,245 109,515 56,090 53,430
English only 456,620 229,945 226,665 99,445 51,235 48,215
French only 245 130 115 235 110 130
English and French 23,055 10,345 12,710 6,800 3,535 3,260
Neither English nor French 33,480 13,725 19,750 3,035 1,205 1,825
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 16 513,400 254,160 259,245 109,515 56,085 53,425
English 473,985 237,530 236,455 103,375 53,085 50,295
French 3,640 1,815 1,825 2,405 1,395 1,010
English and French 2,690 1,270 1,420 785 450 335
Neither English nor French 33,080 13,535 19,545 2,955 1,160 1,795
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 4,990 2,455 2,535 2,795 1,620 1,175
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.6 2.9 2.2
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 18 513,400 254,155 259,245 109,515 56,085 53,425
Single responses 491,865 243,460 248,410 106,300 54,500 51,800
Official languages 251,165 126,945 124,220 75,280 39,270 36,010
English 247,685 125,210 122,475 73,035 37,975 35,060
French 3,475 1,735 1,745 2,245 1,300 945
Non-official languages 240,700 116,510 124,190 31,025 15,230 15,790
Aboriginal languages 105 30 75 695 295 405
Algonquian languages 50 15 40 585 240 340
Blackfoot 5 0 5 10 5 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 10 20 550 225 325
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 10 5 5
Plains Cree 5 0 10 95 30 60
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 5 0 5
Woods Cree 0 0 0 25 15 10
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 420 175 245
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 10 20 10 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 20 10 10
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 55 30 25
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 55 30 30
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 45 20 25
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 10 10 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 5 5 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 5 5 5 0
Tahltan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 5 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 15 0 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 5 0 5
Inuktitut 10 0 5 5 5 5
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 5
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 5 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 5 5
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 20 5 15
Dakota 0 0 0 10 0 10
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 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 5 5 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 240,600 116,480 124,120 30,330 14,940 15,395
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,190 3,690 3,500 6,490 3,415 3,080
Berber languages 5 0 5 20 15 5
Kabyle 5 0 5 10 10 5
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Cushitic languages 780 370 405 2,035 1,050 990
Bilen 0 0 0 45 30 15
Oromo 20 10 10 275 145 130
Somali 755 365 395 1,700 865 835
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 10
Semitic languages 6,385 3,305 3,080 4,420 2,340 2,080
Amharic 305 150 160 605 290 315
Arabic 4,940 2,560 2,380 3,175 1,705 1,470
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 435 215 220 5 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 390 215 175 5 0 5
Harari 5 0 5 65 35 30
Hebrew 55 30 25 10 10 0
Maltese 10 5 5 5 5 0
Tigrigna 155 80 75 530 285 250
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 25 15 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 10 10 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,010 3,260 3,750 2,195 1,050 1,145
Khmer (Cambodian) 650 290 360 160 75 80
Vietnamese 6,365 2,965 3,395 2,035 970 1,070
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 20,825 9,065 11,760 3,040 1,320 1,715
Bikol 65 30 35 5 5 5
Cebuano 860 350 505 160 65 95
Fijian 210 105 105 10 5 0
Hiligaynon 260 115 145 50 20 30
Ilocano 1,045 435 610 110 40 65
Malagasy 0 0 0 5 0 0
Malay 430 190 240 50 25 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 110 50 60 15 5 15
Pangasinan 85 35 50 5 5 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 17,540 7,660 9,885 2,615 1,145 1,470
Waray-Waray 35 20 15 5 5 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 185 80 110 15 5 10
Creole languages 260 130 125 145 80 70
Haitian Creole 10 10 5 15 10 10
Creole, n.o.s. 155 80 80 85 45 40
Creole languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 50 25 25
Dravidian languages 1,735 880 850 250 135 110
Kannada 55 30 30 0 0 5
Malayalam 695 350 345 110 60 55
Tamil 790 405 385 110 65 45
Telugu 170 95 80 25 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 35 20 15 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 157,060 77,565 79,500 11,790 5,840 5,950
Albanian 315 160 155 35 20 15
Armenian 95 50 45 15 5 10
Balto-Slavic languages 7,515 3,615 3,905 3,875 1,775 2,095
Baltic languages 50 20 30 15 5 10
Latvian 25 15 10 5 0 0
Lithuanian 25 5 15 10 0 5
Slavic languages 7,465 3,590 3,875 3,855 1,770 2,085
Belarusan 0 0 0 5 5 0
Bosnian 150 75 75 85 45 45
Bulgarian 110 55 55 30 15 15
Croatian 670 335 335 200 110 95
Czech 450 210 240 65 30 35
Macedonian 10 5 5 10 5 5
Polish 2,515 1,245 1,270 935 435 500
Russian 1,795 830 965 245 125 120
Serbian 470 250 220 195 105 90
Serbo-Croatian 85 50 40 35 15 15
Slovak 290 135 155 45 25 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 45 45 45 20 25
Ukrainian 800 345 455 1,960 835 1,130
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 10 5 10
Celtic languages 40 20 25 15 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 10 10 5 5
Welsh 20 5 10 5 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 5 0
Germanic languages 6,660 3,115 3,545 1,430 680 760
Afrikaans 220 100 120 20 10 10
Danish 415 215 200 60 35 30
Dutch 1,545 720 825 380 185 195
Frisian 30 10 20 5 5 0
German 4,070 1,885 2,185 935 430 500
Icelandic 30 10 15 5 5 0
Norwegian 150 70 80 15 5 15
Swedish 135 60 75 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 25 15 5 0 5
Yiddish 15 5 5 0 5 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 600 310 285 155 80 75
Indo-Iranian languages 131,600 65,300 66,300 1,745 950 790
Indo-Aryan languages 128,070 63,475 64,595 1,435 775 655
Bengali 685 350 335 140 75 60
Gujarati 1,485 740 745 75 40 30
Hindi 13,260 6,345 6,915 430 230 200
Kashmiri 5 5 0 0 0 0
Konkani 65 30 40 10 5 5
Marathi 80 35 40 10 5 0
Nepali 410 215 200 165 80 85
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 10 5 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 106,100 52,785 53,315 260 160 100
Sindhi 210 105 100 10 5 10
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 680 335 340 65 35 30
Urdu 5,075 2,520 2,555 270 140 130
Iranian languages 3,410 1,760 1,650 295 170 130
Kurdish 170 95 70 70 40 30
Pashto 525 280 245 95 45 40
Persian (Farsi) 2,710 1,385 1,335 135 85 55
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 60 50 10 10 5
Italic (Romance) languages 10,235 5,005 5,230 4,525 2,315 2,210
Catalan 10 10 5 0 0 0
Italian 1,335 715 620 1,075 510 565
Portuguese 1,435 660 770 1,090 540 550
Romanian 715 365 350 225 110 115
Spanish 6,730 3,250 3,485 2,135 1,145 985
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 0 0
Japanese 1,075 385 690 50 5 40
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 10 10 5
Georgian 5 5 0 10 10 0
Korean 8,065 3,770 4,300 140 70 70
Mongolic languages 25 10 10 5 5 5
Mongolian 20 15 10 10 0 5
Niger-Congo languages 1,030 535 495 1,170 620 550
Akan (Twi) 185 115 75 65 40 30
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 5 0
Edo 50 30 20 30 10 10
Ewe 30 20 15 25 15 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 30 15 15
Ga 15 5 10 5 0 0
Ganda 15 10 5 35 15 20
Igbo 65 35 30 35 20 15
Lingala 20 10 10 25 10 15
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 25 30 75 35 40
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 35 10 25 140 75 65
Shona 45 15 25 35 20 15
Swahili 215 110 105 240 130 115
Wolof 0 5 5 30 25 10
Yoruba 85 55 35 90 55 30
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 210 95 120 310 150 160
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 225 125 100
Dinka 5 5 0 95 45 55
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 130 75 50
Sign languages 185 100 85 35 15 20
American Sign Language 70 35 35 15 10 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 115 65 45 20 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,570 15,880 17,690 4,310 2,025 2,280
Chinese languages 32,780 15,480 17,305 3,990 1,845 2,150
Cantonese 7,095 3,350 3,740 2,675 1,220 1,455
Hakka 215 100 115 45 15 25
Mandarin 22,885 10,790 12,095 720 345 375
Min Dong 25 15 10 10 5 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 630 690 165 75 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 335 165 175 10 5 5
Chinese, n.o.s. 865 415 450 365 180 185
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 400 390 320 180 135
Burmese 335 185 150 20 15 5
Karenic languages 335 160 175 285 155 130
Tibetan 60 25 35 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 5 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 780 340 435 135 50 85
Lao 525 270 255 80 40 40
Thai 250 65 190 55 15 40
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 205 185 100 60 40
Azerbaijani 20 10 5 0 0 0
Turkish 260 145 115 85 55 35
Uyghur 60 30 35 5 5 0
Uzbek 20 10 5 5 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,170 545 625 200 100 95
Estonian 60 30 30 5 0 5
Finnish 240 105 135 25 15 15
Hungarian 870 410 455 175 90 85
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 45 35 20 15
Multiple responses 21,540 10,695 10,840 3,215 1,585 1,625
English and French 775 380 395 330 165 165
English and non-official language 20,190 10,050 10,145 2,620 1,280 1,340
French and non-official language 270 135 135 180 100 80
English, French and non-official language 295 135 160 80 40 40
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 19 513,400 254,155 259,245 109,515 56,090 53,425
Single responses 459,485 227,590 231,885 103,030 52,880 50,150
Official languages 305,320 152,610 152,710 85,255 44,095 41,160
English 304,195 152,030 152,170 84,380 43,595 40,785
French 1,125 585 540 875 500 375
Non-official languages 154,160 74,980 79,175 17,775 8,785 8,990
Aboriginal languages 15 5 5 140 80 65
Algonquian languages 5 5 5 125 70 55
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 125 70 55
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 10 5 5
Plains Cree 0 0 0 5 5 5
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 5 105 55 45
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 0 0 0 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 5 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 10 5 5
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 5
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 5 0 5
Dakota 0 0 0 0 5 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 5 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 154,145 74,980 79,170 17,635 8,705 8,930
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,770 2,375 2,400 4,680 2,405 2,270
Berber languages 0 0 0 10 5 5
Kabyle 5 0 0 10 5 5
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 5
Cushitic languages 455 200 255 1,580 810 770
Bilen 0 0 0 40 25 15
Oromo 5 5 5 215 105 105
Somali 445 190 255 1,320 670 650
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 5
Semitic languages 4,315 2,175 2,140 3,085 1,590 1,495
Amharic 135 60 75 420 195 220
Arabic 3,450 1,740 1,710 2,205 1,160 1,050
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 150 150 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 280 150 125 5 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 50 20 30
Hebrew 10 5 5 5 5 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 75 35 35 380 195 185
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 20 10 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,560 2,130 2,430 1,615 765 850
Khmer (Cambodian) 395 190 210 105 50 55
Vietnamese 4,165 1,940 2,220 1,510 715 795
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,225 4,235 4,985 1,685 820 865
Bikol 15 5 5 0 0 0
Cebuano 305 130 170 55 30 25
Fijian 60 40 30 5 5 0
Hiligaynon 60 30 30 20 10 5
Ilocano 345 155 185 45 20 25
Malagasy 0 0 0 5 5 0
Malay 110 50 60 25 10 10
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 5 15 0 0 0
Pangasinan 15 10 10 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,240 3,785 4,455 1,535 750 790
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 5 0 0
Creole languages 150 70 80 120 65 60
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 5 0 5
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 60 80 45 35
Creole languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 35 15 15
Dravidian languages 885 440 445 170 85 85
Kannada 25 10 10 0 0 0
Malayalam 365 180 180 90 40 50
Tamil 410 200 210 70 40 30
Telugu 80 45 40 10 5 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 5 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 100,595 49,680 50,920 5,070 2,540 2,530
Albanian 200 90 100 15 5 15
Armenian 35 15 20 5 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 1,205 575 625
Baltic languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Latvian 0 0 0 5 0 5
Lithuanian 5 0 0 5 0 5
Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 1,195 575 620
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 70 35 40 50 25 25
Bulgarian 50 30 20 15 5 5
Croatian 190 90 100 90 45 45
Czech 135 65 65 15 10 5
Macedonian 5 5 5 10 5 0
Polish 1,030 505 525 380 180 210
Russian 1,035 505 530 125 65 60
Serbian 205 110 95 125 65 55
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 15 10 5 5
Slovak 85 40 40 10 5 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 5 5 15 5 5
Ukrainian 250 110 140 365 160 200
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 665 300 365 150 70 75
Afrikaans 100 45 60 5 0 5
Danish 25 10 10 5 5 0
Dutch 105 45 65 15 5 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 390 180 210 115 60 60
Icelandic 10 5 5 0 0 0
Norwegian 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swedish 10 5 5 0 0 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 190 100 90 65 30 35
Indo-Iranian languages 91,725 45,365 46,360 1,115 605 510
Indo-Aryan languages 89,565 44,275 45,295 930 505 420
Bengali 410 210 200 95 50 40
Gujarati 735 340 395 40 30 15
Hindi 6,885 3,280 3,605 275 145 125
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 5 5 0 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 0 0 0
Nepali 245 120 120 110 55 50
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 5 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 77,615 38,520 39,090 170 110 60
Sindhi 80 40 45 10 5 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 290 140 150 45 20 20
Urdu 3,260 1,600 1,655 180 85 95
Iranian languages 2,065 1,045 1,025 180 100 85
Kurdish 110 60 45 35 25 20
Pashto 315 160 155 55 30 25
Persian (Farsi) 1,640 820 820 95 50 40
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 5 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 4,695 2,300 2,395 2,520 1,245 1,275
Catalan 5 5 0 0 0 0
Italian 240 110 125 465 205 260
Portuguese 510 240 270 575 255 320
Romanian 310 155 155 120 65 55
Spanish 3,630 1,790 1,835 1,360 720 640
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 0
Japanese 450 190 260 10 5 5
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Georgian 0 0 0 10 5 5
Korean 6,435 3,015 3,420 65 35 35
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 5 0 5
Mongolian 10 5 5 5 5 5
Niger-Congo languages 340 155 185 525 250 275
Akan (Twi) 70 40 30 35 15 20
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 5 5 0 0
Ewe 5 0 0 10 5 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 15 5 10
Igbo 10 0 10 15 10 5
Lingala 10 5 10 10 10 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 5 20 40 15 20
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 20 60 30 35
Shona 10 5 5 10 5 5
Swahili 85 35 55 135 55 80
Wolof 0 0 0 20 10 10
Yoruba 20 10 10 40 30 15
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 125 60 65
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 15 25 110 55 55
Dinka 0 0 0 65 30 35
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 45 25 20
Sign languages 230 120 105 40 25 20
American Sign Language 85 40 45 10 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 80 65 30 20 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 25,545 12,120 13,430 3,300 1,540 1,760
Chinese languages 24,905 11,790 13,115 3,055 1,395 1,655
Cantonese 4,620 2,180 2,440 2,110 945 1,165
Hakka 60 25 35 30 10 15
Mandarin 18,820 8,910 9,910 510 255 255
Min Dong 0 0 5 5 0 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 625 300 330 95 35 55
Wu (Shanghainese) 195 90 100 5 5 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 555 265 285 300 145 160
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 640 325 310 250 140 105
Burmese 285 155 130 20 10 5
Karenic languages 310 155 160 225 125 105
Tibetan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 375 175 200 80 40 40
Lao 270 135 135 45 25 20
Thai 105 40 65 35 15 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 180 95 85 60 35 25
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 0 0 0
Turkish 125 65 55 50 30 20
Uyghur 30 15 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 10 0 10 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 300 135 165 60 30 35
Estonian 20 5 10 5 0 0
Finnish 45 20 25 5 0 5
Hungarian 240 115 130 55 30 30
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 15 10 10
Multiple responses 53,920 26,565 27,355 6,490 3,210 3,275
English and French 525 245 285 275 145 125
English and non-official language 52,775 26,050 26,725 5,965 2,925 3,040
French and non-official language 120 45 70 90 45 45
English, French and non-official language 500 225 280 165 95 70
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 20 513,400 254,160 259,245 109,515 56,085 53,425
None 395,270 196,135 199,135 92,295 47,435 44,860
English 57,240 28,705 28,530 6,325 3,220 3,100
French 2,525 1,150 1,375 1,085 575 510
Non-official language 56,675 27,335 29,340 9,485 4,685 4,800
Aboriginal 95 40 55 540 215 325
Non-Aboriginal 56,580 27,295 29,285 8,950 4,475 4,475
English and French 200 100 100 80 50 30
English and non-official language 1,100 540 560 135 70 70
French and non-official language 375 180 195 100 50 50
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 5 5 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 419,060 205,495 213,570 89,845 45,845 43,990
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 397,735 195,290 202,440 85,030 43,370 41,660
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,822 36,533 24,663 34,175 42,284 27,653
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 398,230 195,735 202,495 85,040 43,375 41,665
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,200 32,228 23,441 31,404 37,569 26,233
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 349,505 176,850 172,655 73,935 39,105 34,830
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,979 37,122 23,748 34,948 43,089 26,891
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 285,365 122,180 163,185 57,650 26,050 31,605
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,266 1,478 4,330 6,451 5,099 7,088
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 301,705 156,635 145,070 63,080 34,425 28,660
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,804 37,394 25,015 38,244 45,254 30,866
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 419,065 205,530 213,540 89,735 45,875 43,865
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 397,880 195,320 202,560 85,020 43,445 41,575
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,978 47,640 32,589 43,240 50,690 35,454
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 398,370 195,760 202,605 85,040 43,455 41,585
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,815 39,183 28,628 36,990 42,476 31,257
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 350,080 176,880 173,200 73,990 39,295 34,690
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,195 48,434 31,782 42,932 50,595 34,252
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 285,325 122,325 163,000 57,420 26,100 31,315
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,430 6,033 6,728 8,706 8,204 9,124
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 301,705 156,380 145,325 63,055 34,345 28,710
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,014 47,626 31,823 44,592 51,501 36,327
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 89,740 45,870 43,865
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 124,605 72,975 51,630 27,665 15,695 11,975
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 50,026 55,725 44,357 55,688 61,484 49,737
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,318 66,016 49,850 61,704 68,062 53,369
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 86.6 90.6 80.6
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 75.6 79.6 69.8 75.9 79.7 70.4
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.5 7.9 16.6 13.4 9.4 19.4
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 89,840 45,850 43,995
Without total income 21,330 10,205 11,125 4,810 2,480 2,335
With total income 397,735 195,295 202,445 85,030 43,370 41,660
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.8 94.6 94.6 94.7
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,415 28,885 40,535 10,965 4,790 6,175
$10,000 to $19,999 76,230 31,215 45,015 14,045 5,785 8,260
$20,000 to $29,999 54,095 23,260 30,840 13,280 5,530 7,750
$30,000 to $39,999 46,405 21,720 24,690 9,750 4,550 5,195
$40,000 to $49,999 39,630 19,750 19,880 8,710 4,465 4,250
$50,000 to $59,999 30,080 16,185 13,890 7,375 4,015 3,355
$60,000 to $69,999 22,130 13,355 8,775 5,730 3,500 2,225
$70,000 to $79,999 15,900 10,105 5,790 4,335 2,885 1,450
$80,000 to $89,999 12,205 7,815 4,400 3,070 2,135 930
$90,000 to $99,999 8,375 5,565 2,815 2,185 1,455 730
$100,000 and over 23,265 17,445 5,820 5,595 4,250 1,350
$100,000 to $149,999 16,225 11,865 4,360 4,380 3,270 1,110
$150,000 and over 7,040 5,580 1,460 1,215 975 235
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 89,840 45,850 43,990
Without after-tax income 20,830 9,760 11,070 4,800 2,475 2,330
With after-tax income 398,230 195,735 202,495 85,035 43,375 41,665
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.3 94.8 94.7 94.6 94.7
Under $10,000 (including loss) 71,655 30,315 41,335 11,130 4,840 6,290
$10,000 to $19,999 79,805 33,255 46,555 14,565 6,030 8,535
$20,000 to $29,999 64,300 28,495 35,805 15,105 6,430 8,680
$30,000 to $39,999 54,050 26,070 27,975 12,000 5,865 6,135
$40,000 to $49,999 42,865 22,185 20,685 10,485 5,670 4,820
$50,000 to $59,999 29,110 17,155 11,955 7,780 4,720 3,060
$60,000 to $69,999 19,245 12,240 7,005 5,155 3,465 1,690
$70,000 to $79,999 13,140 8,310 4,835 3,260 2,210 1,050
$80,000 and over 24,065 17,720 6,345 5,550 4,145 1,405
$80,000 to $89,999 7,915 5,410 2,510 2,200 1,560 645
$90,000 to $99,999 4,725 3,505 1,220 1,170 855 310
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,805 2,615 2,180 1,730 450
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 89,840 45,845 43,995
Without employment income 117,355 48,860 68,500 26,760 11,425 15,335
With employment income 301,710 156,635 145,070 63,080 34,420 28,660
Percentage with employment income 72.0 76.2 67.9 70.2 75.1 65.1
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,110 18,615 22,490 6,980 3,280 3,695
$5,000 to $9,999 24,800 10,380 14,425 4,385 1,980 2,405
$10,000 to $19,999 44,505 19,570 24,935 7,775 3,500 4,275
$20,000 to $29,999 37,220 17,150 20,065 6,795 3,145 3,655
$30,000 to $39,999 34,510 16,805 17,705 6,755 3,360 3,395
$40,000 to $49,999 30,535 15,565 14,970 6,720 3,545 3,175
$50,000 to $59,999 23,420 13,180 10,240 6,000 3,305 2,690
$60,000 to $69,999 17,575 11,210 6,365 4,770 2,985 1,785
$70,000 to $79,999 12,945 8,490 4,455 3,670 2,520 1,150
$80,000 and over 35,085 25,660 9,425 9,235 6,795 2,435
$80,000 to $89,999 10,220 6,655 3,565 2,615 1,855 755
$90,000 to $99,999 6,800 4,735 2,065 1,990 1,330 660
$100,000 and over 18,065 14,270 3,795 4,630 3,615 1,015
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 169,965 ... ... 45,145 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,494 ... ... 67,588 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,060 ... ... 59,559 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 34,515 ... ... 14,340 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,675 ... ... 35,035 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,381 ... ... 31,886 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 135,445 ... ... 30,800 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,657 ... ... 85,738 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,548 ... ... 75,420 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 169,965 ... ... 45,165 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,586 ... ... 81,393 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,256 ... ... 69,641 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 34,500 ... ... 14,410 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,234 ... ... 45,141 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,166 ... ... 38,390 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 135,465 ... ... 30,755 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 105,900 ... ... 98,377 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,720 ... ... 84,281 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 169,965 ... ... 45,145 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,065 ... ... 840 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,950 ... ... 715 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 3,975 ... ... 980 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,235 ... ... 1,885 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 5,585 ... ... 2,685 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 5,820 ... ... 1,885 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 5,990 ... ... 1,860 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 6,400 ... ... 1,955 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 6,490 ... ... 1,860 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 6,550 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,000 ... ... 3,550 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,310 ... ... 3,365 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,340 ... ... 3,150 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,095 ... ... 2,710 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,675 ... ... 2,430 ... ...
$100,000 and over 61,475 ... ... 13,480 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 20,385 ... ... 4,910 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 14,075 ... ... 3,225 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 15,450 ... ... 3,375 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,570 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 169,965 ... ... 45,145 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,255 ... ... 870 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,985 ... ... 725 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,030 ... ... 1,000 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,435 ... ... 1,935 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,340 ... ... 2,860 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,915 ... ... 2,085 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,340 ... ... 2,175 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,650 ... ... 2,290 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,985 ... ... 2,245 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,785 ... ... 2,290 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,970 ... ... 4,295 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,950 ... ... 3,895 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,175 ... ... 3,345 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,775 ... ... 2,995 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 10,275 ... ... 2,455 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,105 ... ... 9,685 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,380 ... ... 4,425 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 11,780 ... ... 2,505 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,950 ... ... 2,750 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 132,070 ... ... 28,200 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,793 ... ... 82,437 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,901 ... ... 72,803 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 35,330 ... ... 9,450 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,991 ... ... 82,242 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,731 ... ... 71,711 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 73,685 ... ... 10,660 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,953 ... ... 101,218 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,865 ... ... 88,128 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.4 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,180 ... ... 6,605 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,135 ... ... 53,737 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,352 ... ... 49,856 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 131,980 ... ... 28,115 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,987 ... ... 95,482 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,838 ... ... 81,792 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 35,250 ... ... 9,465 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,517 ... ... 92,964 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,370 ... ... 78,813 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 73,805 ... ... 10,620 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,698 ... ... 116,303 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 101,378 ... ... 99,054 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,050 ... ... 6,620 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,818 ... ... 63,914 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,188 ... ... 56,888 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 52,060 26,955 25,105 23,115 13,365 9,750
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,548 32,897 30,263 33,709 38,469 28,774
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,501 29,419 27,643 30,753 34,304 27,068
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 51,935 26,555 25,385 23,135 13,435 9,695
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,475 40,766 38,124 42,884 46,854 37,380
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 36,574 39,292 32,806
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 511,540 253,320 258,220 108,145 55,260 52,880
In the bottom half of the distribution 263,500 128,320 135,180 59,500 29,365 30,135
In the bottom decile 53,940 26,540 27,400 13,365 6,685 6,680
In the second decile 49,270 23,365 25,905 12,955 6,100 6,850
In the third decile 51,145 24,800 26,350 11,820 5,685 6,130
In the fourth decile 54,560 26,650 27,905 10,790 5,475 5,315
In the fifth decile 54,580 26,960 27,615 10,575 5,415 5,155
In the top half of the distribution 248,040 125,000 123,035 48,645 25,895 22,750
In the sixth decile 54,190 26,860 27,335 10,640 5,480 5,155
In the seventh decile 53,400 26,775 26,620 9,885 5,275 4,615
In the eighth decile 52,060 26,370 25,685 10,170 5,405 4,765
In the ninth decile 48,155 24,395 23,760 9,905 5,305 4,600
In the top decile 40,240 20,600 19,640 8,050 4,435 3,615
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 43 511,540 253,325 258,215 108,140 55,260 52,885
0 to 17 years 112,320 58,195 54,120 21,650 11,165 10,485
0 to 5 years 35,185 18,145 17,040 8,120 4,160 3,965
18 to 64 years 330,060 162,380 167,680 71,405 37,300 34,105
65 years and over 69,165 32,745 36,420 15,090 6,795 8,295
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 75,640 36,500 39,145 18,265 8,775 9,495
0 to 17 years 21,985 11,355 10,625 6,080 3,100 2,980
0 to 5 years 6,795 3,440 3,350 2,380 1,225 1,155
18 to 64 years 44,940 21,345 23,600 10,195 4,925 5,265
65 years and over 8,715 3,795 4,915 1,995 745 1,250
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.4 15.2 16.9 15.9 18.0
0 to 17 years (%) 19.6 19.5 19.6 28.1 27.8 28.4
0 to 5 years (%) 19.3 19.0 19.7 29.3 29.4 29.1
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.1 14.1 14.3 13.2 15.4
65 years and over (%) 12.6 11.6 13.5 13.2 11.0 15.1
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 60,260 29,565 30,695 16,455 8,205 8,250
0 to 17 years 16,925 8,705 8,225 4,965 2,525 2,440
0 to 5 years 5,170 2,595 2,575 1,915 980 935
18 to 64 years 38,355 18,710 19,645 10,415 5,275 5,140
65 years and over 4,980 2,150 2,825 1,070 405 665
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.7 11.9 15.2 14.8 15.6
0 to 17 years (%) 15.1 15.0 15.2 22.9 22.6 23.3
0 to 5 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 23.6 23.6 23.6
18 to 64 years (%) 11.6 11.5 11.7 14.6 14.1 15.1
65 years and over (%) 7.2 6.6 7.8 7.1 6.0 8.0
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 511,540 253,265 258,275 108,005 55,140 52,870
Official languages 478,215 239,765 238,450 105,100 54,020 51,080
English 478,010 239,640 238,370 104,840 53,930 50,915
French 22,960 10,450 12,510 7,140 3,545 3,595
Non-official languages 287,750 139,540 148,210 38,330 19,020 19,310
Aboriginal languages 225 80 140 1,165 455 710
Algonquian languages 95 30 65 1,020 385 635
Blackfoot 0 0 0 10 0 10
Cree-Montagnais languages 45 20 25 990 375 615
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Plains Cree 20 10 10 165 60 100
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 10 0 10
Woods Cree 0 0 0 75 35 40
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 725 265 460
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 10 10 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 40 0 30
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 45 10 30 40 10 30
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 100 45 55
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 100 45 55
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 10 10 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 80 30 50
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 10 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 15 10 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 10 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 10 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 15 10 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 20 0 10 10 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 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 10 0 0 25 15 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 10 0 10
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 10 10 0
Haisla 10 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 0 0 10 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 37,210 18,585 18,620
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,070 4,570 4,500 8,940 4,750 4,185
Berber languages 30 10 20 45 20 25
Kabyle 25 10 15 25 10 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 15 10 10
Cushitic languages 1,055 460 600 2,465 1,355 1,105
Bilen 0 0 0 35 30 10
Oromo 15 10 10 275 150 130
Somali 1,045 455 590 2,160 1,185 975
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 15 10 10
Semitic languages 8,065 4,130 3,935 6,720 3,500 3,225
Amharic 505 240 265 925 470 455
Arabic 6,835 3,510 3,320 5,245 2,775 2,470
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 480 245 235 15 10 10
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 475 240 235 0 0 0
Harari 10 0 0 95 35 65
Hebrew 220 135 80 25 10 15
Maltese 55 15 40 10 0 0
Tigrigna 220 135 85 660 320 340
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 230 115 110 45 25 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 25 20 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,750 4,205 4,545 2,965 1,375 1,590
Khmer (Cambodian) 770 350 425 270 135 135
Vietnamese 8,025 3,880 4,145 2,725 1,245 1,480
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 26,440 11,550 14,885 3,720 1,630 2,090
Bikol 115 50 60 0 0 0
Cebuano 1,180 445 730 200 95 105
Fijian 540 320 225 25 25 0
Hiligaynon 335 175 160 25 10 20
Ilocano 1,285 495 785 95 40 55
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 1,010 425 590 110 55 60
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 70 70 10 10 10
Pangasinan 95 45 50 0 10 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 24,320 10,560 13,760 3,460 1,505 1,960
Waray-Waray 65 35 30 15 10 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 230 105 125 65 30 40
Creole languages 735 385 355 415 230 190
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 20 10 10
Creole, n.o.s. 460 235 225 260 140 115
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 140 135 140 75 60
Dravidian languages 2,575 1,375 1,205 285 150 135
Kannada 105 35 65 10 10 0
Malayalam 1,020 555 470 115 55 55
Tamil 1,315 705 610 155 90 65
Telugu 290 170 120 30 10 20
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 191,080 94,570 96,515 14,150 7,090 7,060
Albanian 445 205 240 85 40 45
Armenian 160 95 65 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 8,790 4,340 4,450 4,245 2,025 2,220
Baltic languages 35 20 20 10 0 10
Latvian 20 15 0 0 0 10
Lithuanian 15 0 15 10 0 10
Slavic languages 8,760 4,330 4,430 4,235 2,025 2,210
Belarusan 0 10 0 10 0 0
Bosnian 270 135 135 155 75 75
Bulgarian 185 80 105 45 25 20
Croatian 870 445 425 270 150 120
Czech 540 255 290 80 35 50
Macedonian 25 10 10 15 10 10
Polish 2,830 1,420 1,415 1,055 570 490
Russian 2,490 1,225 1,265 580 310 270
Serbian 650 340 305 230 130 100
Serbo-Croatian 90 45 40 25 10 15
Slovak 390 185 205 50 35 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 120 70 50 35 20 10
Ukrainian 1,060 450 605 2,215 970 1,250
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 10 0 10
Celtic languages 85 40 50 30 20 10
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 15 15 10 10
Welsh 25 10 25 10 10 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 10 0 0
Germanic languages 8,745 4,080 4,665 1,820 895 925
Afrikaans 585 260 320 30 10 20
Danish 390 165 225 55 25 35
Dutch 1,815 840 980 400 205 195
Frisian 35 20 20 10 10 0
German 5,675 2,705 2,965 1,335 650 685
Icelandic 15 10 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 190 90 100 10 10 0
Swedish 300 135 170 25 20 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 25 15 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Greek 900 475 430 235 100 135
Indo-Iranian languages 157,915 78,645 79,265 2,020 1,080 940
Indo-Aryan languages 154,075 76,740 77,340 1,785 940 840
Bengali 980 485 495 200 105 90
Gujarati 2,060 995 1,065 100 50 55
Hindi 39,080 18,940 20,140 850 460 390
Kashmiri 15 10 10 0 0 0
Konkani 70 35 35 10 10 10
Marathi 165 80 90 0 0 0
Nepali 465 225 240 110 55 55
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 128,515 64,430 64,090 340 195 145
Sindhi 380 195 185 45 25 15
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 445 95 45 45
Urdu 7,950 4,050 3,900 375 205 175
Iranian languages 4,295 2,150 2,145 275 165 110
Kurdish 315 175 140 75 50 25
Pashto 795 430 365 20 20 0
Persian (Farsi) 3,485 1,735 1,750 195 110 80
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 140 140 20 10 0
Italic (Romance) languages 15,840 7,670 8,170 6,045 3,100 2,950
Catalan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Italian 2,170 1,180 995 1,540 785 750
Portuguese 1,930 875 1,060 1,245 630 610
Romanian 840 450 390 175 80 95
Spanish 11,310 5,340 5,965 3,290 1,710 1,580
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 10 0 10
Japanese 2,035 910 1,125 130 60 70
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 15 10 10
Georgian 10 10 10 15 0 10
Korean 8,915 4,165 4,745 170 75 95
Mongolic languages 55 35 20 10 10 0
Mongolian 55 30 20 10 0 10
Niger-Congo languages 1,870 960 910 1,775 970 805
Akan (Twi) 240 140 95 105 55 50
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 0 0
Edo 75 40 30 25 10 15
Ewe 45 30 10 15 15 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 15 10 10
Ga 65 40 25 10 10 0
Ganda 30 15 10 40 15 25
Igbo 90 45 35 40 25 15
Lingala 90 45 50 140 65 70
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 125 60 60
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 85 35 50 155 75 80
Shona 60 30 25 70 35 30
Swahili 620 350 270 580 320 255
Wolof 10 0 10 55 35 20
Yoruba 255 125 125 170 115 55
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 450 180 270 560 290 270
Nilo-Saharan languages 70 40 30 295 150 140
Dinka 10 15 0 195 85 110
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 20 35 100 70 35
Sign languages 645 195 445 205 85 120
American Sign Language 315 75 240 120 40 75
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 355 130 215 85 45 40
Sino-Tibetan languages 37,450 17,735 19,715 4,985 2,405 2,580
Chinese languages 36,485 17,235 19,250 4,625 2,210 2,420
Cantonese 9,360 4,395 4,960 3,295 1,535 1,760
Hakka 275 130 150 35 15 25
Mandarin 28,980 13,620 15,360 1,420 670 745
Min Dong 10 10 0 10 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,865 885 980 175 55 120
Wu (Shanghainese) 385 170 215 10 10 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 840 385 460 415 230 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,020 525 495 360 200 160
Burmese 475 255 220 85 60 30
Karenic languages 495 235 265 265 130 130
Tibetan 90 55 35 10 10 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 25 15 10
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 450 565 165 60 105
Lao 690 335 350 110 45 65
Thai 415 145 265 65 20 50
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 465 250 215 95 70 30
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 0 10 10
Turkish 395 220 175 85 60 25
Uyghur 35 15 25 10 10 0
Uzbek 25 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,510 700 810 185 100 85
Estonian 80 35 45 10 10 10
Finnish 295 125 175 15 10 10
Hungarian 1,140 540 595 160 90 70
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 185 95 90 110 65 45
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 511,540 253,265 258,275 108,010 55,140 52,865
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 439,690 218,815 220,870 96,505 49,305 47,195
Canadian citizens aged under 18 102,480 53,305 49,175 19,455 9,985 9,470
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 337,215 165,515 171,700 77,045 39,325 37,725
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 71,850 34,445 37,405 11,510 5,835 5,675
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 511,540 253,265 258,275 108,010 55,145 52,865
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 281,190 142,415 138,775 77,305 39,440 37,860
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 220,155 105,615 114,540 28,675 14,650 14,025
Before 1981 37,055 18,325 18,725 6,440 3,355 3,085
1981 to 1990 25,490 12,275 13,220 3,785 1,955 1,830
1991 to 2000 52,570 25,120 27,455 4,005 1,980 2,025
2001 to 2010 68,700 32,460 36,235 7,420 3,875 3,545
2001 to 2005 32,005 14,965 17,040 2,915 1,455 1,460
2006 to 2010 36,695 17,500 19,200 4,505 2,425 2,080
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 36,340 17,435 18,905 7,025 3,485 3,550
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 10,195 5,235 4,960 2,025 1,045 980
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 28,680 14,650 14,030
Under 5 years 16,360 8,585 7,780 2,695 1,460 1,230
5 to 14 years 31,945 16,425 15,520 4,755 2,690 2,070
15 to 24 years 55,145 24,875 30,280 6,645 3,245 3,405
25 to 44 years 83,940 40,600 43,340 12,140 6,125 6,015
45 years and over 32,755 15,135 17,625 2,435 1,130 1,310
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 28,675 14,650 14,025
Americas 11,340 5,300 6,045 3,170 1,680 1,485
Brazil 330 125 210 65 30 35
Colombia 650 290 360 310 155 155
El Salvador 1,385 745 645 460 265 200
Guyana 205 90 115 140 65 75
Haiti 85 30 55 170 100 70
Jamaica 615 335 280 340 185 160
Mexico 890 355 540 255 120 135
Peru 320 160 155 55 20 30
Trinidad and Tobago 385 185 200 145 85 65
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,915 1,780 2,135 605 315 290
Other places of birth in Americas 2,560 1,205 1,360 615 345 270
Europe 25,910 12,925 12,990 6,435 3,285 3,145
Bosnia and Herzegovina 450 230 220 210 115 95
Croatia 500 255 250 140 80 65
France 245 100 145 65 30 35
Germany 2,450 1,195 1,255 635 260 380
Greece 420 220 200 75 40 40
Hungary 715 370 340 110 55 55
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 340 180 155 55 35 15
Italy 940 510 430 965 515 455
Netherlands 1,355 690 660 330 200 135
Poland 2,235 1,110 1,125 755 395 360
Portugal 810 400 410 870 430 435
Romania 700 360 340 130 55 65
Russian Federation 780 310 460 125 80 50
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 310 155 150 90 45 40
Ukraine 710 365 345 415 190 220
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 9,655 4,875 4,775 955 485 475
Other places of birth in Europe 3,300 1,585 1,715 495 270 225
Africa 7,000 3,545 3,450 6,220 3,410 2,815
Algeria 85 60 30 35 30 10
Egypt 355 175 180 175 110 60
Ethiopia 455 220 240 915 460 455
Kenya 705 370 340 275 170 110
Morocco 180 90 95 145 90 55
Nigeria 585 310 275 335 210 125
Somalia 600 270 330 1,240 655 585
South Africa, Republic of 1,010 495 515 110 60 50
Other places of birth in Africa 3,010 1,555 1,455 2,990 1,615 1,370
Asia 166,110 79,380 86,730 12,390 6,065 6,320
Afghanistan 1,660 800 860 60 30 30
Bangladesh 615 310 305 130 75 55
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,490 8,650 9,840 1,605 695 910
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,370 1,095 1,275 335 185 150
India 81,730 39,960 41,775 470 270 200
IranCensus data footnote 61 965 545 420 65 40 20
Iraq 2,580 1,305 1,270 470 265 210
Japan 755 240 520 20 0 20
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,455 3,070 3,385 95 40 55
Lebanon 510 250 260 945 540 405
Pakistan 4,985 2,490 2,495 255 130 125
Philippines 24,120 10,630 13,485 2,985 1,285 1,695
Sri Lanka 1,365 735 620 125 65 60
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 895 435 465 575 325 250
Taiwan 5,335 2,460 2,870 70 35 35
Viet Nam 5,355 2,515 2,840 2,415 1,170 1,250
Other places of birth in Asia 7,945 3,885 4,060 1,765 915 850
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,790 4,465 5,325 465 205 260
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 7,030 3,480 3,545
Americas 1,430 740 690 665 340 330
Brazil 105 40 70 15 10 15
Colombia 80 45 35 35 20 20
Cuba 0 10 0 20 15 10
Haiti 0 0 0 95 55 40
Jamaica 60 35 20 120 45 70
Mexico 245 125 125 90 45 45
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 420 240 175 135 70 60
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 15 10 10 10 0 10
Other places of birth in Americas 490 240 255 155 90 60
Europe 1,295 665 630 515 250 265
France 15 10 10 0 0 0
Germany 65 40 30 45 15 30
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 35 10 0 0 10
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 10 10 0 10
Romania 65 25 35 0 0 0
Russian Federation 55 20 40 25 10 10
Ukraine 140 55 90 130 55 70
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 480 280 195 105 40 65
Other places of birth in Europe 425 200 225 195 120 75
Africa 1,505 765 745 2,195 1,190 1,010
Algeria 15 15 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 15 0 10 45 15 30
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 70 50 25 105 60 45
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 10 50 20 25
Egypt 55 45 20 65 40 25
Eritrea 80 35 50 250 130 125
Ethiopia 45 30 20 300 155 145
Morocco 45 25 25 45 30 20
Nigeria 215 100 115 195 120 75
Somalia 250 100 150 415 210 205
South Africa, Republic of 120 80 45 45 25 15
Tunisia 15 10 0 70 40 35
Other places of birth in Africa 560 280 280 605 340 265
Asia 31,595 15,020 16,570 3,545 1,675 1,875
Afghanistan 265 130 135 15 10 10
Bangladesh 95 45 50 75 40 40
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 4,645 2,150 2,495 220 115 110
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 125 35 90 0 0 0
India 15,020 7,510 7,505 230 130 105
IranCensus data footnote 61 180 85 95 20 10 10
Iraq 1,090 530 560 185 90 100
Israel 15 10 10 15 0 0
Japan 80 10 75 0 0 10
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,080 510 570 15 0 15
Lebanon 75 35 40 180 95 85
Nepal 80 30 45 45 15 25
Pakistan 885 400 485 75 35 40
Philippines 5,255 2,400 2,860 1,485 660 825
Saudi Arabia 60 10 50 50 25 30
Sri Lanka 170 90 80 65 20 40
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 385 410 425 245 175
Taiwan 420 140 285 0 0 0
Turkey 20 10 10 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 110 75 35 30 15 15
Viet Nam 365 105 255 180 65 120
Other places of birth in Asia 760 340 425 220 95 120
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 515 245 270 105 35 70
Australia 95 60 40 30 15 15
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 420 190 235 75 20 55
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 511,545 253,265 258,275 108,005 55,140 52,865
First generationCensus data footnote 69 233,045 112,175 120,865 31,310 15,975 15,330
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 139,000 70,930 68,075 22,565 11,465 11,100
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 139,495 70,165 69,330 54,140 27,705 26,435
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 22,730 11,550 11,180
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 78,855 39,035 39,825 7,540 3,905 3,625
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 29,945 17,740 12,205 3,350 2,035 1,320
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 48,910 21,300 27,615 4,185 1,870 2,310
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 85,795 38,395 47,395 6,855 2,880 3,975
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 20,490 10,940 9,550 8,195 4,670 3,520
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,150 560 595 145 90 55
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 511,540 253,270 258,275 108,010 55,140 52,865
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,460 6,375 7,085 10,865 5,040 5,825
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,140 6,210 6,930 10,495 4,875 5,625
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,335 3,395 3,940 5,215 2,365 2,850
Métis 5,685 2,765 2,920 5,075 2,395 2,680
Inuk (Inuit) 115 55 60 205 115 95
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 200 110 90 230 100 130
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 120 55 65 140 65 75
Non-Aboriginal identity 498,080 246,890 251,190 97,145 50,105 47,040
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 511,540 253,265 258,275 108,010 55,145 52,870
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,205 1,805 2,400 4,520 1,970 2,550
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 507,335 251,460 255,875 103,485 53,175 50,310
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 511,540 253,265 258,275 108,010 55,145 52,870
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,760 1,345 1,415 3,900 1,730 2,170
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,710 1,330 1,385 3,765 1,675 2,095
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,940 930 1,005 2,700 1,180 1,520
Métis single ancestry 730 385 345 1,030 465 560
Inuit single ancestry 45 10 35 40 30 10
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 50 15 35 135 55 75
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 35 10 25 125 50 75
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 7,360 3,545 3,820
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 12,465 5,905 6,555 6,935 3,355 3,585
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,815 3,655 4,160 3,995 1,995 2,000
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,560 2,205 2,355 2,735 1,265 1,470
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 85 45 40 205 95 110
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 420 195 225 420 190 235
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 400 195 210 405 185 215
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 15 0 10
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 495,895 245,820 250,075 96,750 49,870 46,880
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 511,540 253,265 258,275 108,010 55,140 52,865
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 299,245 147,125 152,120 33,395 17,200 16,195
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 168,040 84,330 83,705 2,675 1,395 1,280
Chinese 39,890 18,865 21,030 4,720 2,275 2,445
Black 9,455 4,845 4,610 9,920 5,380 4,540
Filipino 31,865 14,575 17,285 4,090 1,835 2,255
Latin American 7,065 3,395 3,670 2,100 1,160 940
Arab 5,765 2,955 2,820 4,575 2,510 2,070
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,010 6,445 6,560 3,230 1,640 1,590
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 3,720 1,910 1,805 325 180 145
Korean 9,285 4,355 4,930 150 60 90
Japanese 2,850 1,320 1,530 155 45 110
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,995 1,005 990 425 200 220
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,320 3,130 3,190 1,040 530 510
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 212,295 106,140 106,155 74,610 37,940 36,670
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 103 511,540 253,265 258,275 108,010 55,145 52,865
North American Aboriginal origins 15,645 7,450 8,200 11,255 5,270 5,985
First Nations (North American Indian) 10,210 4,800 5,410 7,245 3,420 3,825
Inuit 165 60 105 270 125 150
Métis 5,750 2,800 2,945 4,300 1,975 2,325
Other North American origins 71,305 36,115 35,195 22,570 11,775 10,795
Acadian 140 70 70 180 80 100
American 5,290 2,700 2,595 1,175 590 585
Canadian 67,735 34,330 33,415 21,595 11,270 10,325
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 90 65 20 55 25 30
Nova Scotian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Ontarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Québécois 110 50 65 15 0 10
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 10 15 0 0 0
European origins 200,365 99,410 100,950 61,580 31,150 30,435
British Isles origins 127,825 63,495 64,335 31,830 16,250 15,580
Channel Islander 0 0 0 0 10 0
Cornish 35 20 20 0 0 0
English 78,895 38,620 40,280 16,925 8,430 8,495
Irish 43,735 20,930 22,800 13,220 6,710 6,510
Manx 80 40 35 20 10 10
Scottish 56,210 27,975 28,235 14,070 7,055 7,015
Welsh 6,885 3,355 3,530 1,690 765 925
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 8,555 4,355 4,195 1,760 875 890
French origins 24,825 11,845 12,970 11,215 5,380 5,840
Alsatian 30 10 25 0 0 10
Breton 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corsican 15 10 0 25 15 10
French 24,780 11,830 12,950 11,210 5,375 5,835
Western European origins (except French origins) 57,295 28,265 29,025 17,605 8,650 8,960
Austrian 3,240 1,560 1,680 960 450 500
Bavarian 0 10 0 10 0 0
Belgian 1,210 640 565 325 145 180
Dutch 14,815 7,270 7,540 3,900 1,845 2,055
Flemish 125 45 80 35 20 15
Frisian 70 15 55 20 10 10
German 41,390 20,330 21,060 13,355 6,625 6,725
Luxembourger 45 25 20 10 0 10
Swiss 1,485 815 665 410 225 185
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 105 50 55 10 0 10
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 22,910 11,005 11,905 5,835 2,835 3,000
Danish 4,080 1,970 2,115 945 480 465
Finnish 2,255 1,060 1,200 410 190 215
Icelandic 1,790 910 880 405 240 170
Norwegian 9,530 4,650 4,880 2,660 1,295 1,365
Swedish 6,770 3,150 3,620 1,760 775 990
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 790 380 410 325 185 145
Eastern European origins 43,235 21,305 21,925 19,630 9,540 10,085
Bulgarian 290 125 170 50 30 20
Byelorussian 160 85 75 45 20 20
Czech 1,670 785 890 470 215 255
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 520 270 250 165 60 105
Estonian 295 155 145 95 40 55
Hungarian 4,575 2,275 2,300 1,000 520 480
Latvian 250 140 110 65 15 45
Lithuanian 335 130 205 90 55 35
Moldovan 80 50 35 15 0 10
Polish 12,100 5,860 6,240 5,405 2,605 2,800
Romanian 2,540 1,300 1,240 875 390 480
Russian 8,585 3,990 4,595 1,780 850 925
Slovak 915 410 505 210 95 110
Ukrainian 17,850 8,985 8,860 13,085 6,320 6,765
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 100 90 75 20 45
Southern European origins 29,580 14,525 15,060 8,315 4,290 4,020
Albanian 465 200 260 80 35 50
Bosnian 390 180 210 190 75 115
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Croatian 1,805 960 845 420 255 165
Cypriot 45 25 15 10 0 0
Greek 2,245 1,160 1,085 505 280 230
Italian 11,460 5,710 5,750 3,520 1,830 1,695
Kosovar 40 15 25 20 10 10
Macedonian 75 30 40 25 20 10
Maltese 160 80 70 60 35 25
Montenegrin 60 40 20 0 10 0
Portuguese 4,390 2,115 2,270 1,810 950 855
Serbian 970 510 465 365 190 180
Sicilian 35 20 10 10 0 10
Slovenian 440 220 225 175 105 75
Spanish 8,285 3,905 4,380 1,445 665 780
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 475 220 255 175 100 75
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 20 10 0 10 0 10
Other European origins 2,135 1,045 1,085 560 295 265
Basque 60 40 15 0 0 0
Jewish 910 425 485 200 105 95
Roma (Gypsy) 35 10 20 25 15 10
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 30 30 10 0 10
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,085 555 530 325 160 155
Caribbean origins 3,655 1,855 1,800 1,670 970 700
Antiguan 10 0 15 30 15 15
Bahamian 0 10 0 20 15 10
Barbadian 225 130 100 35 25 0
Bermudan 30 15 15 0 0 0
Carib 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cuban 210 85 120 75 35 40
Dominican 100 55 50 55 30 25
Grenadian 65 35 30 15 10 10
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 155 60 95 215 140 80
Jamaican 1,690 930 765 815 475 340
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 10 10 10 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 40 10 30 0 0 0
St. Lucian 40 10 30 25 10 15
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 605 320 285 255 145 105
Vincentian/Grenadinian 100 45 55 25 10 15
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 365 170 195 140 80 60
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 255 115 145 105 60 45
Latin, Central and South American origins 8,650 4,175 4,475 2,400 1,290 1,110
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 335 195 135 95 45 50
Arawak 10 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 110 40 70 15 0 15
Belizean 10 0 10 10 0 0
Bolivian 15 0 15 0 0 0
Brazilian 460 185 275 105 45 60
Chilean 510 275 240 200 115 85
Colombian 785 390 395 415 215 200
Costa Rican 75 25 45 20 0 10
Ecuadorian 40 25 10 40 25 10
Guatemalan 650 310 340 130 70 60
Guyanese 245 105 135 140 75 55
Hispanic 300 150 160 65 40 30
Honduran 445 255 185 35 35 10
Maya 175 75 100 0 0 0
Mexican 2,130 990 1,140 495 250 245
Nicaraguan 285 120 160 85 45 40
Panamanian 15 10 10 20 10 10
Paraguayan 65 25 40 10 10 0
Peruvian 395 205 185 50 25 25
Salvadorean 1,600 845 755 495 280 215
Uruguayan 25 15 10 20 20 0
Venezuelan 115 55 60 20 10 0
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 630 275 350 95 60 35
African origins 10,310 5,190 5,120 9,795 5,290 4,505
Central and West African origins 1,905 1,025 880 1,710 910 800
Akan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Angolan 10 10 10 10 0 0
Ashanti 65 20 40 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 10 10 0
Burkinabe 20 15 0 10 0 0
Cameroonian 0 0 0 60 15 40
Chadian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Congolese 325 165 160 425 195 230
Edo 30 20 10 30 15 15
Ewe 30 15 20 10 10 0
Gabonese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 485 275 210 105 65 40
Guinean 25 10 15 30 15 15
Ibo 65 30 35 50 25 30
Ivorian 20 10 10 95 60 40
Liberian 115 50 65 155 80 75
Malian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malinké 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nigerian 685 360 320 365 215 150
Peulh 0 0 0 15 0 10
Senegalese 0 0 0 90 60 30
Sierra Leonean 35 10 25 115 65 60
Togolese 25 20 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 20 10 60 30 30
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 125 60 60 160 110 50
North African origins 1,370 715 655 1,540 860 680
Algerian 70 40 35 50 35 20
Berber 35 25 10 25 10 15
Coptic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 55 20 35
Egyptian 620 315 300 265 150 115
Libyan 50 35 10 50 30 20
Maure 0 0 0 15 10 0
Moroccan 270 140 130 190 110 80
Sudanese 290 135 150 825 465 365
Tunisian 35 20 15 115 45 70
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 10 0 40 20 20
Southern and East African origins 4,190 1,990 2,200 5,455 2,930 2,525
Afrikaner 35 25 15 10 0 0
Amhara 45 25 25 60 30 25
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 60 40 20 175 95 75
Burundian 140 55 85 130 80 55
Djiboutian 0 0 0 30 20 10
Eritrean 240 140 100 720 375 340
Ethiopian 555 265 295 1,220 635 585
Harari 0 0 0 70 30 35
Kenyan 270 140 130 175 105 70
Malagasy 0 0 0 15 10 10
Mauritian 210 120 90 30 20 10
Oromo 0 0 10 115 75 40
Rwandan 60 20 35 230 115 115
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 1,185 540 645 2,490 1,335 1,150
South African 960 455 505 55 30 15
Tanzanian 60 20 40 25 25 0
Tigrian 45 30 15 45 25 20
Ugandan 75 30 40 45 25 20
Zambian 10 0 10 20 10 10
Zimbabwean 120 65 55 95 45 50
Zulu 20 15 10 15 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 270 90 175 180 105 75
Other African origins 3,040 1,555 1,480 1,360 740 620
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 145 150 155 85 65
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,775 1,430 1,345 1,275 695 575
Asian origins 277,695 136,410 141,285 21,025 10,435 10,590
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 12,815 6,585 6,230 5,270 2,845 2,420
Afghan 2,620 1,240 1,385 80 45 35
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,390 775 615 800 435 370
Armenian 290 155 140 40 25 15
Assyrian 205 115 95 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 0 10 0
Georgian 55 10 40 20 10 10
Hazara 15 10 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,660 905 760 155 105 55
Iraqi 2,505 1,235 1,265 465 235 235
Israeli 105 60 45 20 10 10
Jordanian 170 100 70 55 25 35
Kazakh 15 15 0 0 10 0
Kurd 285 165 120 90 70 25
Kuwaiti 15 15 0 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 55 45 15 0 0 0
Lebanese 1,185 570 615 2,395 1,245 1,150
Palestinian 720 365 355 440 240 200
Pashtun 170 110 60 15 10 0
Saudi Arabian 20 15 0 0 0 0
Syrian 935 440 495 760 400 360
Tajik 85 40 40 0 0 0
Tatar 90 50 40 10 0 0
Turk 670 405 265 125 85 40
Turkmen 15 10 10 0 0 0
Uighur 40 15 25 10 0 10
Uzbek 45 20 25 0 0 0
Yemeni 45 30 10 85 50 30
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 555 280 270 55 40 15
South Asian origins 164,005 82,310 81,695 2,415 1,300 1,115
Bangladeshi 515 265 250 150 70 80
Bengali 220 95 120 35 25 10
Bhutanese 0 0 10 10 0 0
East Indian 138,210 69,235 68,975 1,790 975 815
Goan 25 15 10 0 0 0
Gujarati 120 55 70 10 0 0
Kashmiri 70 35 40 0 0 0
Nepali 465 215 245 70 40 30
Pakistani 5,650 2,925 2,725 255 120 135
Punjabi 22,195 11,225 10,970 60 35 20
Sinhalese 305 170 135 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 1,480 805 675 110 50 55
Tamil 300 185 115 0 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 3,635 1,805 1,830 125 70 55
East and Southeast Asian origins 102,065 48,140 53,925 13,375 6,335 7,040
Burmese 610 335 275 100 65 35
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,160 550 610 340 165 175
Chinese 45,085 21,435 23,645 5,785 2,730 3,055
Filipino 33,920 15,610 18,315 4,270 1,970 2,300
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 945 460 485 95 40 55
Japanese 3,695 1,755 1,940 260 105 160
Karen 525 255 270 260 150 110
Korean 9,450 4,430 5,015 165 70 95
Laotian 1,055 540 515 120 55 70
Malaysian 655 350 310 70 25 45
Mongolian 100 60 40 25 0 20
Singaporean 100 45 50 0 0 0
Taiwanese 2,540 1,170 1,375 30 15 15
Thai 520 215 310 65 20 45
Tibetan 125 75 50 0 10 0
Vietnamese 9,200 4,575 4,625 2,820 1,375 1,440
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 145 65 85 65 45 20
Other Asian origins 505 260 245 100 40 60
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 255 245 95 35 60
Oceania origins 9,155 4,485 4,670 315 160 155
Australian 995 495 500 90 55 35
New Zealander 420 200 215 25 0 20
Pacific Islands origins 7,805 3,830 3,975 200 100 100
Fijian 7,320 3,625 3,690 155 90 70
Hawaiian 155 50 105 10 0 0
Maori 100 45 50 35 0 30
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 40 45 0 0 0
Samoan 80 45 30 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 140 60 80 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 169,965 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
Owner 120,940 ... ... 25,335 ... ...
Renter 49,025 ... ... 19,830 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 169,965 ... ... 45,165 ... ...
Condominium 38,195 ... ... 5,420 ... ...
Not condominium 131,770 ... ... 39,750 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 169,965 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
No bedrooms 845 ... ... 505 ... ...
1 bedroom 18,985 ... ... 7,225 ... ...
2 bedrooms 42,665 ... ... 10,185 ... ...
3 bedrooms 48,100 ... ... 15,555 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,370 ... ... 11,695 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 169,965 ... ... 45,165 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,205 ... ... 14,570 ... ...
5 rooms 24,475 ... ... 7,725 ... ...
6 rooms 21,675 ... ... 6,740 ... ...
7 rooms 17,450 ... ... 5,730 ... ...
8 or more rooms 53,150 ... ... 10,400 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 5.8 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 169,965 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 159,915 ... ... 43,870 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,050 ... ... 1,300 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 169,960 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
Suitable 154,380 ... ... 41,600 ... ...
Not suitable 15,590 ... ... 3,570 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 169,965 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
1960 or before 8,335 ... ... 15,250 ... ...
1961 to 1980 31,085 ... ... 19,295 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,345 ... ... 4,020 ... ...
1991 to 2000 36,140 ... ... 2,340 ... ...
2001 to 2005 18,495 ... ... 1,225 ... ...
2006 to 2010 24,015 ... ... 1,210 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 19,550 ... ... 1,830 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 169,965 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 162,920 ... ... 41,035 ... ...
Major repairs needed 7,045 ... ... 4,135 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 169,965 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
1 household maintainer 90,450 ... ... 29,035 ... ...
2 household maintainers 69,480 ... ... 13,955 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,035 ... ... 2,170 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 169,960 ... ... 45,170 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,805 ... ... 1,685 ... ...
25 to 34 years 21,995 ... ... 7,585 ... ...
35 to 44 years 34,310 ... ... 7,800 ... ...
45 to 54 years 39,945 ... ... 8,930 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,670 ... ... 8,855 ... ...
65 to 74 years 21,630 ... ... 5,125 ... ...
75 to 84 years 10,070 ... ... 3,680 ... ...
85 years and over 3,535 ... ... 1,510 ... ...
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 ... ... 44,885 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 121,735 ... ... 32,665 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,795 ... ... 12,215 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,600 ... ... 10,685 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 120,685 ... ... 25,340 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 68.1 ... ... 57.4 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.5 ... ... 15.5 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,498 ... ... 1,126 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,608 ... ... 1,204 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 698,205 ... ... 320,860 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 757,863 ... ... 335,493 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 48,990 ... ... 19,835 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 17.2 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.4 ... ... 42.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 908 ... ... 1,099 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,049 ... ... 1,143 ... ...
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 89,740 45,870 43,865
No certificate, diploma or degree 78,070 37,955 40,115 22,380 11,345 11,035
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 135,910 68,470 67,440 26,980 13,950 13,025
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205,080 99,100 105,985 40,380 20,570 19,805
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,805 20,930 7,880 9,240 7,185 2,050
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,110 7,705 5,405 2,895 1,735 1,160
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,695 13,225 2,470 6,340 5,450 890
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,095 28,140 40,955 15,950 6,470 9,475
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,490 7,305 9,190 2,390 975 1,420
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 90,690 42,725 47,960 12,800 5,940 6,855
Bachelor's degree 61,130 28,275 32,860 9,230 4,095 5,140
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,620 2,820 3,795 835 415 425
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,550 1,395 1,160 265 125 140
Master's degree 18,405 8,860 9,545 2,040 1,040 1,005
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,980 1,375 605 420 270 150
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 61,140 31,885 29,255
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,180 17,805 17,375 11,630 6,220 5,410
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 82,810 42,025 40,780 17,505 9,460 8,050
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,915 76,560 86,350 32,005 16,205 15,800
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20,550 14,840 5,705 6,795 5,345 1,450
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,580 5,605 3,975 1,990 1,220 765
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,965 9,235 1,730 4,810 4,125 680
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,145 21,675 32,470 12,660 5,215 7,445
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,305 5,345 6,960 1,840 755 1,090
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 75,915 34,705 41,215 10,705 4,895 5,810
Bachelor's degree 50,675 22,865 27,810 7,725 3,410 4,310
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,340 2,190 3,150 620 260 360
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,150 1,110 1,040 230 115 120
Master's degree 16,205 7,515 8,690 1,795 900 885
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,545 1,020 525 335 200 130
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 89,740 45,870 43,865
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 213,985 106,425 107,555 49,360 25,300 24,060
Education 12,685 2,720 9,965 2,350 740 1,605
13. Education 12,690 2,720 9,970 2,350 745 1,605
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,635 2,960 3,675 1,325 590 735
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,330 1,025 310 280 180 105
50. Visual and performing arts 5,300 1,935 3,370 1,040 410 630
Humanities 15,085 6,005 9,085 1,525 710 815
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,795 450 1,345 120 50 70
23. English language and literature/letters 2,945 880 2,065 335 115 220
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,925 2,750 4,170 380 145 240
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 30 15 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 470 290 180 195 125 70
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,230 775 450 280 170 110
54. History 1,505 785 720 180 100 70
55. French language and literature/letters 165 35 135 45 10 40
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,680 7,315 14,365 3,525 1,130 2,395
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 180 35 145 85 10 75
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,670 600 1,070 350 165 180
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,715 210 3,505 760 70 690
22. Legal professions and studies 3,200 990 2,210 645 170 475
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 275 60 210 55 15 40
42. Psychology 3,540 935 2,600 665 225 440
45. Social sciences 9,095 4,475 4,625 970 475 500
Business, management and public administration 43,715 18,845 24,870 8,025 2,790 5,240
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 15 60 10 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,705 440 1,270 680 165 520
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,930 18,395 23,540 7,335 2,620 4,715
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,185 4,220 3,960 1,225 615 610
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,795 1,215 1,585 505 230 280
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,770 1,395 1,375 270 120 150
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 60 10 50 10 10 10
40. Physical sciences 2,210 1,485 725 325 210 120
41. Science technologies/technicians 345 115 230 115 50 65
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,495 6,050 3,450 1,445 875 575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,915 5,305 2,605 1,200 765 440
25. Library science 300 30 270 135 25 105
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,225 685 540 115 85 30
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 30 30 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 41,590 37,775 3,805 11,515 10,510 1,005
04. Architecture and related services 1,130 770 360 255 145 110
14. Engineering 11,810 9,820 1,995 1,580 1,360 220
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,965 6,190 775 1,880 1,630 255
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,830 8,540 290 3,505 3,345 165
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,440 8,200 240 2,490 2,375 115
48. Precision production 4,400 4,255 150 1,795 1,645 155
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,630 1,690 940 645 310 335
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,870 1,145 725 390 175 220
03. Natural resources and conservation 755 545 215 255 135 120
Health and related fields 32,695 6,505 26,195 6,130 1,040 5,095
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,740 880 860 305 135 175
51. Health professions and related programs 30,415 5,305 25,110 5,760 875 4,880
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 540 315 225 65 30 35
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,670 5,010 5,660 2,650 1,260 1,395
12. Personal and culinary services 6,920 1,915 5,005 1,725 555 1,170
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 25 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 50 0 30 25 0
43. Security and protective services 1,515 1,090 430 440 260 180
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,155 1,930 230 455 420 40
Other 10 10 0 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 10 10 10 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 61,140 31,885 29,260
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 117,990 59,825 58,160 29,135 15,675 13,460
Education 9,000 1,710 7,295 1,690 475 1,220
13. Education 9,005 1,705 7,295 1,685 470 1,220
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,190 2,260 2,930 1,065 490 575
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 960 745 215 205 130 80
50. Visual and performing arts 4,230 1,510 2,715 860 360 495
Humanities 12,220 4,540 7,680 1,310 625 690
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,445 325 1,125 110 45 65
23. English language and literature/letters 2,270 595 1,680 295 110 180
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,840 2,190 3,650 335 125 205
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 30 10 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 230 155 180 115 65
39. Theology and religious vocations 900 540 365 235 140 95
54. History 1,215 605 615 135 80 55
55. French language and literature/letters 125 40 90 25 0 20
Social and behavioural sciences and law 17,595 5,695 11,905 2,940 945 1,990
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 30 125 50 0 45
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,405 510 890 305 145 165
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 180 2,905 620 55 560
22. Legal professions and studies 2,615 760 1,855 550 125 425
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 40 180 40 10 35
42. Psychology 2,805 700 2,105 560 195 365
45. Social sciences 7,310 3,470 3,840 805 415 395
Business, management and public administration 35,995 15,310 20,685 6,480 2,280 4,205
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 20 40 10 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,385 350 1,035 610 145 470
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 34,550 14,945 19,605 5,870 2,135 3,735
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,035 2,950 3,080 955 455 500
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,180 920 1,255 405 175 230
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,925 890 1,040 200 85 120
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 45 0 45 10 10 0
40. Physical sciences 1,650 1,075 575 250 155 95
41. Science technologies/technicians 230 60 170 90 40 50
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,480 5,380 3,100 1,285 805 480
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,205 4,815 2,385 1,075 710 360
25. Library science 240 30 205 110 20 90
27. Mathematics and statistics 985 510 480 100 70 30
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 55 20 30 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,650 28,295 3,350 8,915 8,080 840
04. Architecture and related services 930 615 315 205 110 100
14. Engineering 9,670 7,850 1,820 1,315 1,130 185
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,070 4,410 660 1,505 1,310 195
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,545 6,295 250 2,640 2,505 140
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,335 6,155 175 1,890 1,800 95
48. Precision production 3,100 2,975 125 1,360 1,235 125
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,010 1,275 735 525 240 285
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,440 885 555 310 125 185
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 390 180 220 120 100
Health and related fields 26,520 5,315 21,205 4,685 785 3,895
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,360 670 685 240 110 135
51. Health professions and related programs 24,680 4,380 20,300 4,380 650 3,735
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 265 220 60 30 35
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,210 3,820 4,395 2,145 1,035 1,110
12. Personal and culinary services 5,255 1,410 3,840 1,365 455 910
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 20 0 15 10 0
43. Security and protective services 1,215 855 360 380 225 160
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,705 1,515 190 380 345 35
Other 15 10 0 0 10 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 10 0 10 10 10
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 419,060 205,525 213,535 89,735 45,870 43,865
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 213,980 106,425 107,555 49,360 25,300 24,060
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 205,080 99,105 105,980 40,375 20,570 19,805
Location of study inside Canada 133,615 64,270 69,350 33,105 16,840 16,265
Same as province or territory of residence 113,430 53,830 59,600 26,495 13,325 13,165
Different than province or territory of residence 20,180 10,435 9,750 6,610 3,515 3,095
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,465 34,835 36,630 7,270 3,730 3,545
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,330 2,910 2,420 600 335 265
Philippines 11,500 4,640 6,865 1,735 670 1,065
India 21,295 10,540 10,750 260 155 105
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,180 2,525 1,655 310 195 115
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 8,290 3,785 4,495 280 120 160
France 155 85 65 50 30 20
Other 20,720 10,350 10,375 4,035 2,220 1,815
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 61,140 31,880 29,260
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 117,985 59,830 58,155 29,135 15,675 13,460
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 162,915 76,565 86,350 32,005 16,205 15,800
Location of study inside Canada 104,120 48,935 55,185 26,020 13,190 12,830
Same as province or territory of residence 89,810 41,745 48,065 20,615 10,335 10,275
Different than province or territory of residence 14,305 7,190 7,115 5,410 2,855 2,555
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,800 27,630 31,170 5,985 3,015 2,970
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,945 2,110 1,835 455 240 210
Philippines 10,100 4,065 6,040 1,585 620 965
India 18,255 8,640 9,620 235 140 100
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,590 1,585 1,005 180 115 65
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,460 3,365 4,095 255 115 140
France 105 50 55 45 25 15
Other 16,340 7,810 8,525 3,235 1,760 1,470
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 89,740 45,870 43,865
In the labour force 274,690 145,365 129,320 58,190 32,115 26,080
Employed 256,875 136,945 119,930 51,770 28,230 23,545
Unemployed 17,815 8,420 9,390 6,425 3,885 2,535
Not in the labour force 144,380 60,165 84,220 31,545 13,760 17,790
Participation rate 65.5 70.7 60.6 64.8 70.0 59.5
Employment rate 61.3 66.6 56.2 57.7 61.5 53.7
Unemployment rate 6.5 5.8 7.3 11.0 12.1 9.7
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 419,065 205,530 213,540 89,735 45,870 43,865
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 138,395 57,610 80,785 30,150 13,030 17,120
Worked 280,670 147,920 132,750 59,585 32,840 26,750
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 127,975 75,260 52,710 28,520 16,260 12,255
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 152,700 72,655 80,045 31,065 16,580 14,490
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.8 42.9 40.6 42.0 42.2 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 58,195 32,115 26,080
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,425 670 760
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,845 126,075 56,765 31,445 25,320
Employee 237,120 121,515 115,605 52,285 28,435 23,845
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 31,800 21,330 10,475 4,480 3,010 1,475
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 58,195 32,110 26,080
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,430 670 760
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,840 126,075 56,765 31,445 25,320
0 Management occupations 26,110 16,695 9,410 4,060 2,465 1,595
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 39,845 12,055 27,795 8,355 2,385 5,965
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14,255 11,485 2,770 2,780 2,160 625
3 Health occupations 17,700 3,505 14,195 3,245 590 2,655
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 24,670 7,375 17,295 5,320 1,860 3,460
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,110 2,980 3,135 1,130 485 650
6 Sales and service occupations 70,405 29,370 41,040 14,830 6,275 8,560
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 51,130 47,980 3,155 14,040 12,885 1,155
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,310 3,075 2,230 885 750 135
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 13,375 8,320 5,060 2,115 1,600 520
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 58,190 32,115 26,080
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,430 670 760
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 268,925 142,845 126,075 56,765 31,445 25,320
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,715 2,025 2,690 140 85 60
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 485 145 1,055 940 120
22 Utilities 1,330 870 460 425 310 115
23 Construction 25,775 22,735 3,040 8,115 7,120 995
31-33 Manufacturing 23,375 15,895 7,485 3,880 2,895 985
41 Wholesale trade 12,190 8,000 4,190 2,160 1,550 610
44-45 Retail trade 31,115 14,265 16,855 6,535 3,050 3,485
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,310 19,785 4,525 3,210 2,530 675
51 Information and cultural industries 5,575 3,550 2,020 805 400 410
52 Finance and insurance 10,680 4,360 6,325 1,400 435 965
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,235 3,065 2,165 1,035 580 460
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 16,685 8,930 7,750 2,650 1,375 1,280
55 Management of companies and enterprises 475 210 265 30 15 15
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,020 8,755 6,260 3,020 1,805 1,215
61 Educational services 15,025 4,435 10,590 2,995 1,010 1,980
62 Health care and social assistance 28,675 4,910 23,770 5,950 1,015 4,940
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,515 2,215 2,300 1,115 580 535
72 Accommodation and food services 20,425 7,360 13,065 4,825 1,930 2,890
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,350 5,545 6,800 3,140 1,615 1,525
91 Public administration 10,835 5,465 5,370 4,270 2,215 2,060
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 51,770 28,225 23,545
Worked at home 16,085 7,920 8,165 1,950 870 1,080
Worked outside Canada 1,845 1,300 545 70 45 35
No fixed workplace address 45,075 34,270 10,805 9,385 7,310 2,075
Worked at usual place 193,870 93,455 100,410 40,360 20,005 20,355
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 40,360 20,005 20,355
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 85,015 36,240 48,780 35,145 16,375 18,770
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 104,565 54,650 49,915 4,375 3,000 1,380
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,550 2,105 1,445 720 575 145
Commute to a different province or territory 740 460 275 120 55 65
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 49,740 27,315 22,430
Car, truck, van - as a driver 176,815 100,280 76,540 35,555 21,105 14,445
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 16,435 7,620 8,815 3,130 1,300 1,825
Public transit 35,560 15,285 20,275 8,210 3,360 4,855
Walked 6,615 2,475 4,140 1,685 730 960
Bicycle 915 680 235 485 375 105
Other method 2,605 1,385 1,220 675 440 230
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 49,745 27,315 22,430
Less than 15 minutes 39,955 17,195 22,765 9,005 4,260 4,745
15 to 29 minutes 70,385 35,540 34,845 20,870 11,360 9,505
30 to 44 minutes 60,040 35,720 24,320 12,645 7,430 5,215
45 to 59 minutes 30,910 18,145 12,765 3,855 2,215 1,645
60 minutes and over 37,655 21,130 16,525 3,370 2,050 1,320
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 49,745 27,310 22,430
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 23,215 15,850 7,360 4,055 3,020 1,040
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 45,875 27,435 18,435 10,645 6,865 3,785
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 53,400 27,475 25,925 13,520 6,940 6,575
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,315 19,655 21,660 7,425 3,265 4,160
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 31,815 13,770 18,040 5,445 2,485 2,955
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 43,330 23,540 19,790 8,655 4,740 3,920
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 61,900 33,910 27,990
Single responses 281,240 147,485 133,760 61,245 33,585 27,660
Official languages 264,180 137,980 126,205 60,490 33,230 27,255
English 263,810 137,865 125,945 60,265 33,120 27,145
French 370 110 260 225 115 110
Non-official languages 17,065 9,510 7,550 755 350 405
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 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 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 10 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 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 7,550 755 350 400
Afro-Asiatic languages 100 70 25 165 95 70
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 15 10 10
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 0 10 20 0 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 90 70 20 150 90 60
Amharic 0 0 0 15 0 15
Arabic 85 65 20 130 85 45
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 10 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 525 190 340 150 65 85
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 505 175 335 150 65 85
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 95 100 35 15 20
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 30 15 15
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 10 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 15 10 10 10 10 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 4,780 105 55 45
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 70 30 40 30 25 10
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 35 25 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 10 10 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 10 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 15 10 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 15 0 20 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 20 15 10
Indo-Aryan languages 11,035 6,410 4,625 20 10 10
Bengali 10 10 0 10 0 10
Gujarati 25 0 20 0 0 0
Hindi 180 95 85 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10,775 6,270 4,500 10 0 10
Sindhi 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 30 20 15 0 0 0
Iranian languages 20 15 10 10 10 0
Kurdish 20 15 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 10 0 0 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 185 115 70 45 20 30
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 25 15 10 0 0 0
Romanian 15 10 0 0 0 0
Spanish 155 90 65 40 20 25
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 40 20 15 0 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,010 540 465 0 0 0
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 10 10 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,775 1,995 1,780 270 100 170
Chinese languages 3,755 1,985 1,770 265 95 170
Cantonese 745 385 355 185 75 115
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,840 1,495 1,345 40 15 25
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 65 40 30 10 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 105 60 40 25 10 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 25 10 10 10 10 0
Burmese 10 0 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 15 10 10 10 0 10
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 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 11,435 6,195 5,240 655 325 330
English and French 445 195 250 130 70 55
English and non-official language 10,940 5,990 4,950 515 245 270
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 50 10 40 10 10 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 61,895 33,910 27,990
None 262,465 137,020 125,435 58,835 32,335 26,495
English 6,685 3,950 2,735 505 235 270
French 1,315 570 740 720 360 360
Non-official language 21,985 12,035 9,945 1,795 970 830
Aboriginal 10 10 10 45 10 35
Non-Aboriginal 21,975 12,035 9,935 1,750 955 795
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 100 30 65 10 0 10
French and non-official language 130 60 65 35 10 25
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 505,835 250,410 255,430 106,700 54,530 52,170
Non-movers 427,380 211,355 216,025 87,740 44,835 42,905
Movers 78,455 39,055 39,405 18,960 9,690 9,270
Non-migrants 47,880 23,715 24,165 13,830 7,120 6,715
Migrants 30,580 15,340 15,240 5,130 2,575 2,555
Internal migrants 20,835 10,455 10,380 3,475 1,760 1,710
Intraprovincial migrants 16,930 8,410 8,520 2,015 995 1,020
Interprovincial migrants 3,910 2,040 1,865 1,455 765 690
External migrants 9,735 4,885 4,855 1,660 815 840
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 482,610 238,500 244,110 101,380 51,895 49,490
Non-movers 268,040 132,485 135,555 54,535 27,665 26,870
Movers 214,570 106,015 108,555 46,850 24,235 22,620
Non-migrants 122,410 60,335 62,070 29,210 15,165 14,055
Migrants 92,165 45,680 46,480 17,635 9,070 8,570
Internal migrants 54,305 26,980 27,325 11,175 5,780 5,390
Intraprovincial migrants 44,835 22,155 22,675 4,720 2,295 2,425
Interprovincial migrants 9,470 4,820 4,650 6,455 3,480 2,965
External migrants 37,860 18,700 19,155 6,460 3,285 3,175

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Surrey, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Edmonton Griesbach [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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