Census Profile, 2016 Census
Surrey, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Abbotsford [Federal electoral district], British Columbia

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Characteristic Surrey, CY
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
Abbotsford
British Columbia
[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 ... ... 101,814 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 468,251 ... ... 97,076r ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 10.6 ... ... 4.9 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 181,159 ... ... 39,859 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 169,964 ... ... 37,878 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,636.8 ... ... 580.7 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 316.41 ... ... 175.34 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 517,885 256,400 261,485 101,815 49,855 51,960
0 to 14 years 92,550 47,860 44,680 17,760 9,145 8,610
0 to 4 years 29,090 15,010 14,085 5,870 3,005 2,865
5 to 9 years 32,055 16,675 15,380 6,075 3,125 2,945
10 to 14 years 31,400 16,180 15,220 5,815 3,015 2,800
15 to 64 years 352,350 174,490 177,860 65,635 32,555 33,075
15 to 19 years 34,330 17,880 16,455 6,240 3,180 3,060
20 to 24 years 35,075 18,445 16,630 6,800 3,500 3,300
25 to 29 years 33,770 16,820 16,950 6,900 3,500 3,400
30 to 34 years 36,540 17,715 18,825 6,890 3,430 3,460
35 to 39 years 36,040 17,265 18,775 6,190 3,050 3,140
40 to 44 years 36,325 17,350 18,975 6,180 2,995 3,185
45 to 49 years 37,195 18,135 19,060 6,690 3,250 3,445
50 to 54 years 38,020 18,960 19,060 6,805 3,430 3,375
55 to 59 years 34,785 17,180 17,605 6,855 3,335 3,525
60 to 64 years 30,265 14,735 15,530 6,080 2,890 3,190
65 years and over 72,990 34,045 38,940 18,425 8,150 10,270
65 to 69 years 25,545 12,325 13,220 5,670 2,585 3,085
70 to 74 years 17,970 8,610 9,350 4,135 1,975 2,165
75 to 79 years 12,560 5,945 6,620 3,180 1,435 1,740
80 to 84 years 8,470 3,920 4,550 2,460 1,125 1,335
85 years and over 8,445 3,240 5,200 2,980 1,030 1,950
85 to 89 years 5,275 2,230 3,040 1,795 680 1,115
90 to 94 years 2,360 785 1,575 900 285 615
95 to 99 years 680 175 500 255 65 185
100 years and over 130 45 85 30 0 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 17.4 18.3 16.6
15 to 64 years 68.0 68.1 68.0 64.5 65.3 63.7
65 years and over 14.1 13.3 14.9 18.1 16.3 19.8
85 years and over 1.6 1.3 2.0 2.9 2.1 3.8
Average age of the population 39.0 38.2 39.8 40.8 39.6 41.9
Median age of the population 38.7 37.7 39.6 40.1 38.5 41.6
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 169,965 ... ... 37,875 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,195 ... ... 13,765 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 6,055 ... ... 1,000 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 102,375 ... ... 23,020 ... ...
Semi-detached house 3,495 ... ... 970 ... ...
Row house 26,630 ... ... 3,495 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 37,535 ... ... 6,365 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 34,560 ... ... 12,155 ... ...
Other single-attached house 160 ... ... 35 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,345 ... ... 95 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 169,965 ... ... 37,880 ... ...
1 person 34,515 ... ... 10,370 ... ...
2 persons 47,115 ... ... 12,460 ... ...
3 persons 28,225 ... ... 5,160 ... ...
4 persons 30,595 ... ... 5,085 ... ...
5 or more persons 29,510 ... ... 4,805 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 511,540 ... ... 99,175 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 425,340 208,540 216,800 84,055 40,710 43,350
Married or living common law 255,680 127,605 128,075 49,190 24,710 24,480
Married 232,650 116,095 116,550 43,530 21,900 21,635
Living common law 23,030 11,510 11,525 5,660 2,815 2,845
Not married and not living common law 169,660 80,930 88,725 34,865 15,995 18,870
Never married 116,675 63,800 52,870 21,490 11,640 9,850
Separated 10,195 4,215 5,985 2,480 1,070 1,410
Divorced 21,845 8,650 13,200 5,610 2,175 3,435
Widowed 20,945 4,265 16,680 5,280 1,110 4,170
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 144,495 ... ... 27,985 ... ...
2 persons 61,060 ... ... 14,110 ... ...
3 persons 32,880 ... ... 5,545 ... ...
4 persons 35,880 ... ... 5,515 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,680 ... ... 2,820 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 144,500 ... ... 27,990 ... ...
Total couple families 122,895 ... ... 23,615 ... ...
Married couples 111,380 ... ... 20,785 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,515 ... ... 2,830 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 21,605 ... ... 4,370 ... ...
Female parent 17,335 ... ... 3,465 ... ...
Male parent 4,270 ... ... 900 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 122,895 ... ... 23,615 ... ...
Couples without children 48,180 ... ... 11,545 ... ...
Couples with children 74,715 ... ... 12,070 ... ...
1 child 26,570 ... ... 4,250 ... ...
2 children 34,060 ... ... 5,140 ... ...
3 or more children 14,090 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 21,600 ... ... 4,370 ... ...
1 child 12,880 ... ... 2,565 ... ...
2 children 6,315 ... ... 1,295 ... ...
3 or more children 2,405 ... ... 515 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 69,550 33,260 36,290 17,050 7,855 9,195
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 169,965 ... ... 37,875 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,660 ... ... 24,220 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 36,060 ... ... 9,945 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 79,605 ... ... 14,275 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 13,545 ... ... 1,805 ... ...
Non-census-family households 40,755 ... ... 11,855 ... ...
One-person households 34,515 ... ... 10,370 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 6,240 ... ... 1,485 ... ...
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 99,785 48,735 51,050
English only 456,620 229,945 226,665 91,305 45,020 46,280
French only 245 130 115 25 10 10
English and French 23,055 10,345 12,710 4,685 2,075 2,610
Neither English nor French 33,480 13,725 19,750 3,770 1,625 2,145
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 99,785 48,735 51,050
English 473,985 237,530 236,455 95,025 46,615 48,410
French 3,640 1,815 1,825 740 370 370
English and French 2,690 1,270 1,420 310 145 165
Neither English nor French 33,080 13,535 19,545 3,715 1,605 2,105
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 4,990 2,455 2,535 890 440 450
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.9 0.9
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 99,785 48,735 51,050
Single responses 491,865 243,460 248,410 97,635 47,700 49,930
Official languages 251,165 126,945 124,220 71,460 35,085 36,375
English 247,685 125,210 122,475 70,640 34,675 35,960
French 3,475 1,735 1,745 820 410 410
Non-official languages 240,700 116,510 124,190 26,170 12,615 13,555
Aboriginal languages 105 30 75 25 10 15
Algonquian languages 50 15 40 15 5 10
Blackfoot 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 10 20 10 5 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 10 0 0 5
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 10 5 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 10 5 0 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 5 0 5
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 5 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 5 0 5
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 5 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 0 5 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 5 0 5 0 5 0
Salish languages 5 0 5 5 0 5
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 5 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 10 0 10 5 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 5
Wakashan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 240,600 116,480 124,120 26,145 12,605 13,540
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,190 3,690 3,500 355 195 160
Berber languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kabyle 5 0 5 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 780 370 405 5 5 5
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 20 10 10 5 5 0
Somali 755 365 395 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 6,385 3,305 3,080 345 185 155
Amharic 305 150 160 0 0 0
Arabic 4,940 2,560 2,380 310 170 140
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 435 215 220 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 390 215 175 0 0 0
Harari 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 55 30 25 15 5 10
Maltese 10 5 5 5 0 0
Tigrigna 155 80 75 5 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 5 5 5
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,010 3,260 3,750 545 235 310
Khmer (Cambodian) 650 290 360 20 5 10
Vietnamese 6,365 2,965 3,395 525 225 300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 20,825 9,065 11,760 875 350 520
Bikol 65 30 35 10 5 5
Cebuano 860 350 505 40 20 30
Fijian 210 105 105 15 10 5
Hiligaynon 260 115 145 10 0 5
Ilocano 1,045 435 610 55 25 30
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 430 190 240 25 5 15
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 110 50 60 0 0 0
Pangasinan 85 35 50 0 0 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 17,540 7,660 9,885 705 275 425
Waray-Waray 35 20 15 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 185 80 110 10 5 5
Creole languages 260 130 125 40 25 20
Haitian Creole 10 10 5 0 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 155 80 80 30 15 15
Creole languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 10 5 5
Dravidian languages 1,735 880 850 90 45 45
Kannada 55 30 30 0 5 0
Malayalam 695 350 345 45 20 25
Tamil 790 405 385 15 10 5
Telugu 170 95 80 20 10 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 35 20 15 5 5 0
Indo-European languages 157,060 77,565 79,500 21,100 10,270 10,835
Albanian 315 160 155 55 25 25
Armenian 95 50 45 30 15 10
Balto-Slavic languages 7,515 3,615 3,905 1,075 505 570
Baltic languages 50 20 30 10 5 5
Latvian 25 15 10 5 5 5
Lithuanian 25 5 15 5 5 5
Slavic languages 7,465 3,590 3,875 1,065 500 565
Belarusan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Bosnian 150 75 75 35 15 20
Bulgarian 110 55 55 25 15 15
Croatian 670 335 335 45 25 20
Czech 450 210 240 70 40 35
Macedonian 10 5 5 0 5 0
Polish 2,515 1,245 1,270 230 105 125
Russian 1,795 830 965 365 160 200
Serbian 470 250 220 35 20 10
Serbo-Croatian 85 50 40 5 0 5
Slovak 290 135 155 40 20 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 45 45 15 10 5
Ukrainian 800 345 455 190 95 100
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 5 0 5
Celtic languages 40 20 25 10 5 0
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 10 0 0 5
Welsh 20 5 10 5 5 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 6,660 3,115 3,545 4,985 2,220 2,760
Afrikaans 220 100 120 95 45 50
Danish 415 215 200 105 50 55
Dutch 1,545 720 825 1,000 465 535
Frisian 30 10 20 25 15 15
German 4,070 1,885 2,185 3,650 1,600 2,045
Icelandic 30 10 15 10 5 5
Norwegian 150 70 80 35 10 25
Swedish 135 60 75 40 20 25
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 25 15 5 0 5
Yiddish 15 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 0
Greek 600 310 285 55 30 25
Indo-Iranian languages 131,600 65,300 66,300 13,450 6,730 6,720
Indo-Aryan languages 128,070 63,475 64,595 13,220 6,600 6,615
Bengali 685 350 335 15 5 5
Gujarati 1,485 740 745 55 25 20
Hindi 13,260 6,345 6,915 375 180 200
Kashmiri 5 5 0 5 5 5
Konkani 65 30 40 5 5 0
Marathi 80 35 40 5 5 0
Nepali 410 215 200 10 5 0
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 106,100 52,785 53,315 12,610 6,305 6,310
Sindhi 210 105 100 5 5 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 680 335 340 10 5 5
Urdu 5,075 2,520 2,555 130 65 65
Iranian languages 3,410 1,760 1,650 215 120 95
Kurdish 170 95 70 35 25 15
Pashto 525 280 245 5 5 5
Persian (Farsi) 2,710 1,385 1,335 175 95 80
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 60 50 20 10 5
Italic (Romance) languages 10,235 5,005 5,230 1,450 735 715
Catalan 10 10 5 5 5 0
Italian 1,335 715 620 135 75 60
Portuguese 1,435 660 770 155 80 75
Romanian 715 365 350 200 105 95
Spanish 6,730 3,250 3,485 955 480 480
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 5
Japanese 1,075 385 690 130 45 85
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 5 5 0 0 0 0
Korean 8,065 3,770 4,300 1,020 470 545
Mongolic languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Mongolian 20 15 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,030 535 495 85 40 40
Akan (Twi) 185 115 75 5 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 50 30 20 0 0 0
Ewe 30 20 15 5 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 0 0 0
Ganda 15 10 5 0 0 0
Igbo 65 35 30 5 5 0
Lingala 20 10 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 25 30 0 0 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 35 10 25 5 5 5
Shona 45 15 25 0 0 0
Swahili 215 110 105 30 10 15
Wolof 0 5 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 85 55 35 15 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 210 95 120 25 15 15
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 25 15 10
Dinka 5 5 0 10 10 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 10 5 10
Sign languages 185 100 85 30 15 15
American Sign Language 70 35 35 15 10 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 115 65 45 15 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,570 15,880 17,690 1,310 635 680
Chinese languages 32,780 15,480 17,305 1,305 630 675
Cantonese 7,095 3,350 3,740 365 190 175
Hakka 215 100 115 15 10 5
Mandarin 22,885 10,790 12,095 810 375 440
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 630 690 50 20 30
Wu (Shanghainese) 335 165 175 15 5 5
Chinese, n.o.s. 865 415 450 55 35 25
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 400 390 0 0 5
Burmese 335 185 150 5 5 0
Karenic languages 335 160 175 0 0 0
Tibetan 60 25 35 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 780 340 435 160 75 85
Lao 525 270 255 120 65 60
Thai 250 65 190 40 15 25
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 205 185 35 25 10
Azerbaijani 20 10 5 0 0 0
Turkish 260 145 115 30 25 5
Uyghur 60 30 35 0 0 0
Uzbek 20 10 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 5 0 5
Uralic languages 1,170 545 625 325 155 170
Estonian 60 30 30 10 0 10
Finnish 240 105 135 85 40 50
Hungarian 870 410 455 225 115 110
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 45 15 10 5
Multiple responses 21,540 10,695 10,840 2,155 1,040 1,115
English and French 775 380 395 175 80 100
English and non-official language 20,190 10,050 10,145 1,920 930 990
French and non-official language 270 135 135 30 15 20
English, French and non-official language 295 135 160 30 20 10
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 513,400 254,155 259,245 99,790 48,735 51,050
Single responses 459,485 227,590 231,885 94,920 46,340 48,580
Official languages 305,320 152,610 152,710 80,235 39,120 41,115
English 304,195 152,030 152,170 80,090 39,045 41,045
French 1,125 585 540 145 75 70
Non-official languages 154,160 74,980 79,175 14,685 7,225 7,465
Aboriginal languages 15 5 5 10 10 5
Algonquian languages 5 5 5 0 5 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 5 5 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 5 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 0 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 154,145 74,980 79,170 14,680 7,215 7,465
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,770 2,375 2,400 215 105 110
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 5 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 455 200 255 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 5 5 5 0 0 0
Somali 445 190 255 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 5
Semitic languages 4,315 2,175 2,140 210 105 105
Amharic 135 60 75 0 0 0
Arabic 3,450 1,740 1,710 200 95 100
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 150 150 5 0 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 280 150 125 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 5 5 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 75 35 35 5 5 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 5 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,560 2,130 2,430 335 140 195
Khmer (Cambodian) 395 190 210 5 0 0
Vietnamese 4,165 1,940 2,220 330 145 190
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,225 4,235 4,985 335 150 175
Bikol 15 5 5 0 0 0
Cebuano 305 130 170 10 5 10
Fijian 60 40 30 5 0 5
Hiligaynon 60 30 30 10 5 5
Ilocano 345 155 185 20 10 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 110 50 60 0 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 5 15 0 0 0
Pangasinan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,240 3,785 4,455 275 130 145
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 0 0 0
Creole languages 150 70 80 15 5 5
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 60 10 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 885 440 445 50 25 25
Kannada 25 10 10 0 0 0
Malayalam 365 180 180 25 10 15
Tamil 410 200 210 15 10 10
Telugu 80 45 40 10 5 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 100,595 49,680 50,920 11,770 5,830 5,935
Albanian 200 90 100 20 5 10
Armenian 35 15 20 10 5 5
Balto-Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 410 195 215
Baltic languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Latvian 0 0 0 5 0 0
Lithuanian 5 0 0 5 0 0
Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 400 190 210
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 70 35 40 15 0 10
Bulgarian 50 30 20 5 0 5
Croatian 190 90 100 10 10 5
Czech 135 65 65 10 5 0
Macedonian 5 5 5 0 0 0
Polish 1,030 505 525 80 40 35
Russian 1,035 505 530 225 105 125
Serbian 205 110 95 10 5 10
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 15 0 0 0
Slovak 85 40 40 10 5 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Ukrainian 250 110 140 40 25 20
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 665 300 365 645 285 365
Afrikaans 100 45 60 55 25 30
Danish 25 10 10 0 0 0
Dutch 105 45 65 55 20 30
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 390 180 210 525 230 295
Icelandic 10 5 5 0 0 0
Norwegian 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swedish 10 5 5 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 5 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 190 100 90 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 91,725 45,365 46,360 10,025 4,990 5,035
Indo-Aryan languages 89,565 44,275 45,295 9,910 4,930 4,975
Bengali 410 210 200 0 0 0
Gujarati 735 340 395 20 10 15
Hindi 6,885 3,280 3,605 175 90 85
Kashmiri 0 0 0 5 0 0
Konkani 10 5 5 5 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 5 5 0
Nepali 245 120 120 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 77,615 38,520 39,090 9,610 4,780 4,825
Sindhi 80 40 45 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 290 140 150 0 5 5
Urdu 3,260 1,600 1,655 85 40 45
Iranian languages 2,065 1,045 1,025 110 55 55
Kurdish 110 60 45 15 5 5
Pashto 315 160 155 5 0 5
Persian (Farsi) 1,640 820 820 90 50 45
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 10 5 5
Italic (Romance) languages 4,695 2,300 2,395 640 340 305
Catalan 5 5 0 0 0 0
Italian 240 110 125 15 5 5
Portuguese 510 240 270 40 20 25
Romanian 310 155 155 105 50 55
Spanish 3,630 1,790 1,835 475 260 215
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Japanese 450 190 260 55 30 30
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 6,435 3,015 3,420 830 365 465
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 0 0 5
Mongolian 10 5 5 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 340 155 185 15 5 5
Akan (Twi) 70 40 30 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ewe 5 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 10 0 10 0 0 0
Lingala 10 5 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 5 20 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 20 0 0 0
Shona 10 5 5 0 0 0
Swahili 85 35 55 5 5 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 20 10 10 0 0 5
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 5 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 15 25 20 10 10
Dinka 0 0 0 15 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 10 5 5
Sign languages 230 120 105 40 20 20
American Sign Language 85 40 45 15 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 80 65 25 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 25,545 12,120 13,430 850 435 410
Chinese languages 24,905 11,790 13,115 850 435 410
Cantonese 4,620 2,180 2,440 210 115 105
Hakka 60 25 35 0 0 0
Mandarin 18,820 8,910 9,910 590 300 290
Min Dong 0 0 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 625 300 330 15 5 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 195 90 100 0 0 5
Chinese, n.o.s. 555 265 285 30 20 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 640 325 310 0 0 0
Burmese 285 155 130 0 0 0
Karenic languages 310 155 160 0 0 0
Tibetan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 375 175 200 75 40 35
Lao 270 135 135 55 30 30
Thai 105 40 65 20 10 5
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 180 95 85 20 10 5
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 0 0 0
Turkish 125 65 55 15 15 5
Uyghur 30 15 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Uralic languages 300 135 165 60 35 25
Estonian 20 5 10 0 0 0
Finnish 45 20 25 15 10 10
Hungarian 240 115 130 45 25 20
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 5 5 5
Multiple responses 53,920 26,565 27,355 4,865 2,395 2,470
English and French 525 245 285 105 45 60
English and non-official language 52,775 26,050 26,725 4,690 2,320 2,370
French and non-official language 120 45 70 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 500 225 280 70 30 45
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 99,785 48,735 51,050
None 395,270 196,135 199,135 88,150 43,020 45,125
English 57,240 28,705 28,530 4,990 2,545 2,445
French 2,525 1,150 1,375 685 300 385
Non-official language 56,675 27,335 29,340 5,810 2,790 3,020
Aboriginal 95 40 55 15 5 10
Non-Aboriginal 56,580 27,295 29,285 5,795 2,780 3,015
English and French 200 100 100 30 15 20
English and non-official language 1,100 540 560 65 35 30
French and non-official language 375 180 195 60 30 30
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 5 5 5
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 419,060 205,495 213,570 81,455 39,385 42,070
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 397,735 195,290 202,440 78,260 37,905 40,355
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,822 36,533 24,663 30,471 39,361 24,434
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 398,230 195,735 202,495 78,345 37,990 40,360
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,200 32,228 23,441 27,876 34,552 23,342
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 349,505 176,850 172,655 69,320 34,465 34,850
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,979 37,122 23,748 28,974 39,134 21,452
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 285,365 122,180 163,185 56,375 23,840 32,535
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,266 1,478 4,330 5,958 4,417 6,608
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 301,705 156,635 145,070 58,985 30,320 28,660
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,804 37,394 25,015 29,828 39,593 22,445
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 419,065 205,530 213,540 81,650 39,470 42,175
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 397,880 195,320 202,560 78,365 37,920 40,445
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,978 47,640 32,589 40,503 48,946 32,586
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 398,370 195,760 202,605 78,430 37,985 40,450
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,815 39,183 28,628 34,641 40,682 28,967
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 350,080 176,880 173,200 69,390 34,385 35,000
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,195 48,434 31,782 39,323 48,702 30,110
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 285,325 122,325 163,000 56,460 23,845 32,620
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,430 6,033 6,728 7,888 7,608 8,092
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 301,705 156,380 145,325 59,095 30,280 28,820
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,014 47,626 31,823 38,575 47,082 29,636
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 81,645 39,470 42,175
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 25,065 14,995 10,065
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 50,026 55,725 44,357 50,066 56,708 43,236
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,318 66,016 49,850 57,427 63,532 48,333
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 85.9 90.3 79.8
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 75.6 79.6 69.8 72.4 77.4 65.2
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.5 7.9 16.6 14.0 9.7 20.2
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 81,455 39,385 42,075
Without total income 21,330 10,205 11,125 3,200 1,480 1,720
With total income 397,735 195,295 202,445 78,255 37,905 40,350
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.8 96.1 96.2 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,415 28,885 40,535 11,390 4,610 6,780
$10,000 to $19,999 76,230 31,215 45,015 15,285 5,675 9,610
$20,000 to $29,999 54,095 23,260 30,840 11,960 4,660 7,295
$30,000 to $39,999 46,405 21,720 24,690 9,590 4,290 5,300
$40,000 to $49,999 39,630 19,750 19,880 7,785 3,900 3,885
$50,000 to $59,999 30,080 16,185 13,890 6,005 3,445 2,560
$60,000 to $69,999 22,130 13,355 8,775 4,450 2,865 1,575
$70,000 to $79,999 15,900 10,105 5,790 3,410 2,280 1,125
$80,000 to $89,999 12,205 7,815 4,400 2,595 1,765 835
$90,000 to $99,999 8,375 5,565 2,815 1,640 1,145 495
$100,000 and over 23,265 17,445 5,820 4,155 3,265 890
$100,000 to $149,999 16,225 11,865 4,360 3,075 2,395 680
$150,000 and over 7,040 5,580 1,460 1,075 865 205
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 81,460 39,385 42,070
Without after-tax income 20,830 9,760 11,070 3,105 1,400 1,710
With after-tax income 398,230 195,735 202,495 78,350 37,985 40,360
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.3 94.8 96.2 96.4 95.9
Under $10,000 (including loss) 71,655 30,315 41,335 11,775 4,830 6,950
$10,000 to $19,999 79,805 33,255 46,555 16,075 6,145 9,935
$20,000 to $29,999 64,300 28,495 35,805 13,930 5,580 8,350
$30,000 to $39,999 54,050 26,070 27,975 11,010 5,195 5,815
$40,000 to $49,999 42,865 22,185 20,685 8,395 4,525 3,870
$50,000 to $59,999 29,110 17,155 11,955 5,950 3,760 2,195
$60,000 to $69,999 19,245 12,240 7,005 4,105 2,760 1,345
$70,000 to $79,999 13,140 8,310 4,835 2,740 1,865 875
$80,000 and over 24,065 17,720 6,345 4,355 3,330 1,030
$80,000 to $89,999 7,915 5,410 2,510 1,635 1,200 430
$90,000 to $99,999 4,725 3,505 1,220 880 670 205
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,805 2,615 1,845 1,460 385
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 81,460 39,385 42,075
Without employment income 117,355 48,860 68,500 22,475 9,065 13,410
With employment income 301,710 156,635 145,070 58,980 30,325 28,660
Percentage with employment income 72.0 76.2 67.9 72.4 77.0 68.1
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,110 18,615 22,490 8,850 3,950 4,895
$5,000 to $9,999 24,800 10,380 14,425 4,945 1,870 3,075
$10,000 to $19,999 44,505 19,570 24,935 8,625 3,410 5,215
$20,000 to $29,999 37,220 17,150 20,065 7,195 3,040 4,155
$30,000 to $39,999 34,510 16,805 17,705 6,395 3,010 3,385
$40,000 to $49,999 30,535 15,565 14,970 5,765 3,045 2,725
$50,000 to $59,999 23,420 13,180 10,240 4,460 2,705 1,755
$60,000 to $69,999 17,575 11,210 6,365 3,405 2,295 1,105
$70,000 to $79,999 12,945 8,490 4,455 2,700 1,890 810
$80,000 and over 35,085 25,660 9,425 6,650 5,115 1,535
$80,000 to $89,999 10,220 6,655 3,565 2,135 1,510 625
$90,000 to $99,999 6,800 4,735 2,065 1,350 975 380
$100,000 and over 18,065 14,270 3,795 3,160 2,635 530
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 169,965 ... ... 37,875 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,494 ... ... 67,584 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,060 ... ... 59,721 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 34,515 ... ... 10,370 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,675 ... ... 32,364 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,381 ... ... 29,351 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 135,445 ... ... 27,505 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,657 ... ... 84,921 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,548 ... ... 74,782 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,586 ... ... 83,746 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,256 ... ... 71,688 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 34,500 ... ... 10,360 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,234 ... ... 40,449 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,166 ... ... 34,946 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 135,465 ... ... 27,535 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 105,900 ... ... 100,040 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,720 ... ... 85,516 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 169,965 ... ... 37,880 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,065 ... ... 630 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,950 ... ... 440 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 3,975 ... ... 1,065 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,235 ... ... 1,590 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 5,585 ... ... 1,770 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 5,820 ... ... 1,510 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 5,990 ... ... 1,745 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 6,400 ... ... 1,695 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 6,490 ... ... 1,610 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 6,550 ... ... 1,665 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,000 ... ... 3,030 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,310 ... ... 2,840 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,340 ... ... 2,640 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,095 ... ... 2,355 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,675 ... ... 2,160 ... ...
$100,000 and over 61,475 ... ... 11,135 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 20,385 ... ... 4,060 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 14,075 ... ... 2,660 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 15,450 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,570 ... ... 1,730 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 169,965 ... ... 37,880 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,255 ... ... 660 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,985 ... ... 440 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,030 ... ... 1,085 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,435 ... ... 1,640 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,340 ... ... 2,010 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,915 ... ... 1,830 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,340 ... ... 2,045 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,650 ... ... 1,940 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,985 ... ... 1,960 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,785 ... ... 1,855 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,970 ... ... 3,555 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,950 ... ... 3,160 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,175 ... ... 2,910 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,775 ... ... 2,510 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 10,275 ... ... 2,115 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,105 ... ... 8,155 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,380 ... ... 3,575 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 11,780 ... ... 2,120 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,950 ... ... 2,465 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 132,070 ... ... 26,535 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,793 ... ... 84,275 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,901 ... ... 74,184 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 3.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 35,330 ... ... 9,795 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,991 ... ... 73,745 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,731 ... ... 65,337 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 73,685 ... ... 12,025 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,953 ... ... 105,163 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,865 ... ... 91,648 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.4 ... ... 4.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,180 ... ... 3,875 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,135 ... ... 48,738 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,352 ... ... 44,821 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 131,980 ... ... 26,570 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,987 ... ... 99,371 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,838 ... ... 84,850 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 35,250 ... ... 9,790 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,517 ... ... 91,015 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,370 ... ... 76,769 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 73,805 ... ... 12,035 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,698 ... ... 119,319 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 101,378 ... ... 102,075 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,050 ... ... 3,855 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,818 ... ... 59,450 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,188 ... ... 52,147 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 52,060 26,955 25,105 14,390 6,755 7,640
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,548 32,897 30,263 29,453 33,872 26,319
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,501 29,419 27,643 27,052 30,342 24,923
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 51,935 26,555 25,385 14,325 6,855 7,470
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,475 40,766 38,124 37,260 41,319 33,536
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 32,291 34,879 29,916
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 511,540 253,320 258,220 99,175 48,510 50,665
In the bottom half of the distribution 263,500 128,320 135,180 53,915 25,505 28,410
In the bottom decile 53,940 26,540 27,400 9,615 4,465 5,155
In the second decile 49,270 23,365 25,905 10,695 4,705 5,990
In the third decile 51,145 24,800 26,350 10,700 5,060 5,635
In the fourth decile 54,560 26,650 27,905 11,755 5,765 5,995
In the fifth decile 54,580 26,960 27,615 11,145 5,515 5,635
In the top half of the distribution 248,040 125,000 123,035 45,260 23,005 22,255
In the sixth decile 54,190 26,860 27,335 10,640 5,315 5,330
In the seventh decile 53,400 26,775 26,620 9,975 5,025 4,950
In the eighth decile 52,060 26,370 25,685 9,420 4,815 4,610
In the ninth decile 48,155 24,395 23,760 8,620 4,420 4,200
In the top decile 40,240 20,600 19,640 6,605 3,435 3,170
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 99,000 48,415 50,585
0 to 17 years 112,320 58,195 54,120 21,320 10,930 10,390
0 to 5 years 35,185 18,145 17,040 7,045 3,615 3,435
18 to 64 years 330,060 162,380 167,680 60,825 29,860 30,965
65 years and over 69,165 32,745 36,420 16,850 7,620 9,230
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 75,640 36,500 39,145 13,940 6,220 7,715
0 to 17 years 21,985 11,355 10,625 3,660 1,915 1,740
0 to 5 years 6,795 3,440 3,350 1,155 605 545
18 to 64 years 44,940 21,345 23,600 7,600 3,350 4,250
65 years and over 8,715 3,795 4,915 2,675 955 1,725
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.4 15.2 14.1 12.8 15.3
0 to 17 years (%) 19.6 19.5 19.6 17.2 17.5 16.7
0 to 5 years (%) 19.3 19.0 19.7 16.4 16.7 15.9
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.1 14.1 12.5 11.2 13.7
65 years and over (%) 12.6 11.6 13.5 15.9 12.5 18.7
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 60,260 29,565 30,695 7,915 3,705 4,210
0 to 17 years 16,925 8,705 8,225 1,995 1,050 950
0 to 5 years 5,170 2,595 2,575 575 295 280
18 to 64 years 38,355 18,710 19,645 5,320 2,440 2,875
65 years and over 4,980 2,150 2,825 600 215 380
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.7 11.9 8.0 7.7 8.3
0 to 17 years (%) 15.1 15.0 15.2 9.4 9.6 9.1
0 to 5 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 8.2 8.2 8.2
18 to 64 years (%) 11.6 11.5 11.7 8.7 8.2 9.3
65 years and over (%) 7.2 6.6 7.8 3.6 2.8 4.1
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 511,540 253,265 258,275 99,460 48,665 50,795
Official languages 478,215 239,765 238,450 95,660 47,045 48,615
English 478,010 239,640 238,370 95,620 47,030 48,595
French 22,960 10,450 12,510 4,705 2,020 2,685
Non-official languages 287,750 139,540 148,210 31,415 15,250 16,165
Aboriginal languages 225 80 140 40 20 20
Algonquian languages 95 30 65 10 10 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 45 20 25 10 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 20 10 10 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. 20 10 10 10 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 0 0 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 45 10 30 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 10 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 20 20 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 20 0 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 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 0 0 0
Salish languages 45 10 30 20 10 15
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 10
Lillooet 10 0 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 35 15 20 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 15 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 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 10 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 15 0 10 0 0 0
Haisla 10 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 287,525 139,460 148,070 31,375 15,235 16,140
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,070 4,570 4,500 650 360 300
Berber languages 30 10 20 10 10 0
Kabyle 25 10 15 0 10 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,055 460 600 10 0 10
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 1,045 455 590 0 0 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 8,065 4,130 3,935 645 360 280
Amharic 505 240 265 10 10 0
Arabic 6,835 3,510 3,320 555 310 240
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 480 245 235 35 20 15
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 475 240 235 0 0 0
Harari 10 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 220 135 80 35 25 20
Maltese 55 15 40 15 0 10
Tigrigna 220 135 85 10 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 230 115 110 10 10 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 10 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,750 4,205 4,545 600 280 320
Khmer (Cambodian) 770 350 425 55 40 20
Vietnamese 8,025 3,880 4,145 545 245 300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 26,440 11,550 14,885 1,110 415 690
Bikol 115 50 60 0 0 0
Cebuano 1,180 445 730 65 0 55
Fijian 540 320 225 15 10 0
Hiligaynon 335 175 160 25 0 20
Ilocano 1,285 495 785 35 10 25
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 1,010 425 590 45 25 20
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 70 70 0 0 0
Pangasinan 95 45 50 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 24,320 10,560 13,760 1,020 365 650
Waray-Waray 65 35 30 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 230 105 125 25 15 10
Creole languages 735 385 355 70 40 35
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 20 10 15
Creole, n.o.s. 460 235 225 45 25 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 140 135 10 10 0
Dravidian languages 2,575 1,375 1,205 145 65 80
Kannada 105 35 65 10 0 0
Malayalam 1,020 555 470 70 30 40
Tamil 1,315 705 610 80 40 40
Telugu 290 170 120 20 10 10
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 25,265 12,465 12,795
Albanian 445 205 240 90 45 40
Armenian 160 95 65 55 30 25
Balto-Slavic languages 8,790 4,340 4,450 1,355 640 715
Baltic languages 35 20 20 10 10 0
Latvian 20 15 0 10 10 0
Lithuanian 15 0 15 0 0 0
Slavic languages 8,760 4,330 4,430 1,345 635 710
Belarusan 0 10 0 10 0 0
Bosnian 270 135 135 95 45 55
Bulgarian 185 80 105 45 20 20
Croatian 870 445 425 95 40 55
Czech 540 255 290 80 45 35
Macedonian 25 10 10 0 0 0
Polish 2,830 1,420 1,415 275 125 145
Russian 2,490 1,225 1,265 555 260 285
Serbian 650 340 305 55 35 25
Serbo-Croatian 90 45 40 15 10 10
Slovak 390 185 205 45 25 20
Slovene (Slovenian) 120 70 50 0 10 0
Ukrainian 1,060 450 605 265 110 150
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 10 0 0
Celtic languages 85 40 50 25 15 10
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 15 20 15 0
Welsh 25 10 25 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 10 0 0
Germanic languages 8,745 4,080 4,665 5,405 2,530 2,880
Afrikaans 585 260 320 205 90 110
Danish 390 165 225 145 60 80
Dutch 1,815 840 980 1,125 535 595
Frisian 35 20 20 20 20 10
German 5,675 2,705 2,965 3,905 1,830 2,070
Icelandic 15 10 0 10 0 10
Norwegian 190 90 100 30 15 15
Swedish 300 135 170 55 30 20
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 15 15 20 10 10
Yiddish 25 15 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Greek 900 475 430 135 75 55
Indo-Iranian languages 157,915 78,645 79,265 16,025 8,050 7,970
Indo-Aryan languages 154,075 76,740 77,340 15,850 7,960 7,890
Bengali 980 485 495 30 20 10
Gujarati 2,060 995 1,065 100 60 35
Hindi 39,080 18,940 20,140 2,070 1,010 1,065
Kashmiri 15 10 10 10 0 10
Konkani 70 35 35 0 0 0
Marathi 165 80 90 10 0 0
Nepali 465 225 240 10 10 0
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 128,515 64,430 64,090 15,130 7,580 7,545
Sindhi 380 195 185 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 445 35 25 10
Urdu 7,950 4,050 3,900 310 180 130
Iranian languages 4,295 2,150 2,145 185 100 80
Kurdish 315 175 140 60 40 25
Pashto 795 430 365 10 10 0
Persian (Farsi) 3,485 1,735 1,750 125 65 65
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 140 140 35 15 20
Italic (Romance) languages 15,840 7,670 8,170 2,720 1,360 1,355
Catalan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Italian 2,170 1,180 995 320 160 160
Portuguese 1,930 875 1,060 285 155 135
Romanian 840 450 390 265 130 140
Spanish 11,310 5,340 5,965 1,960 985 970
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 10 0
Japanese 2,035 910 1,125 370 160 215
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Korean 8,915 4,165 4,745 1,170 520 650
Mongolic languages 55 35 20 0 0 10
Mongolian 55 30 20 10 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,870 960 910 210 100 110
Akan (Twi) 240 140 95 20 0 10
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 75 40 30 10 10 10
Ewe 45 30 10 10 0 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 65 40 25 0 0 0
Ganda 30 15 10 10 0 10
Igbo 90 45 35 0 0 0
Lingala 90 45 50 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 85 35 50 0 0 0
Shona 60 30 25 0 0 0
Swahili 620 350 270 100 50 50
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 255 125 125 40 10 25
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 450 180 270 70 45 20
Nilo-Saharan languages 70 40 30 40 15 25
Dinka 10 15 0 15 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 20 35 20 10 10
Sign languages 645 195 445 265 95 170
American Sign Language 315 75 240 185 70 115
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 355 130 215 85 30 60
Sino-Tibetan languages 37,450 17,735 19,715 1,440 695 750
Chinese languages 36,485 17,235 19,250 1,440 690 745
Cantonese 9,360 4,395 4,960 505 235 270
Hakka 275 130 150 10 0 10
Mandarin 28,980 13,620 15,360 1,070 505 565
Min Dong 10 10 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,865 885 980 55 30 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 385 170 215 10 10 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 840 385 460 30 25 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,020 525 495 0 0 0
Burmese 475 255 220 0 0 0
Karenic languages 495 235 265 0 0 0
Tibetan 90 55 35 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 450 565 245 125 120
Lao 690 335 350 185 100 90
Thai 415 145 265 85 45 40
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 10
Turkic languages 465 250 215 65 40 25
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 0 0 0
Turkish 395 220 175 55 35 20
Uyghur 35 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 25 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 15 0 10
Uralic languages 1,510 700 810 270 125 140
Estonian 80 35 45 0 0 0
Finnish 295 125 175 70 30 35
Hungarian 1,140 540 595 190 90 95
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 185 95 90 20 10 15
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 511,540 253,265 258,275 99,460 48,665 50,795
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 439,690 218,815 220,870 91,355 44,810 46,545
Canadian citizens aged under 18 102,480 53,305 49,175 20,665 10,690 9,975
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 337,215 165,515 171,700 70,690 34,120 36,570
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 71,850 34,445 37,405 8,105 3,855 4,255
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 99,460 48,665 50,795
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 281,190 142,415 138,775 74,330 36,625 37,710
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 220,155 105,615 114,540 23,550 11,300 12,255
Before 1981 37,055 18,325 18,725 6,860 3,330 3,535
1981 to 1990 25,490 12,275 13,220 2,585 1,230 1,360
1991 to 2000 52,570 25,120 27,455 4,655 2,235 2,420
2001 to 2010 68,700 32,460 36,235 6,215 2,920 3,295
2001 to 2005 32,005 14,965 17,040 2,860 1,375 1,485
2006 to 2010 36,695 17,500 19,200 3,355 1,545 1,810
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 36,340 17,435 18,905 3,235 1,590 1,650
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 10,195 5,235 4,960 1,580 740 835
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 23,550 11,295 12,255
Under 5 years 16,360 8,585 7,780 1,835 940 890
5 to 14 years 31,945 16,425 15,520 3,785 2,025 1,755
15 to 24 years 55,145 24,875 30,280 6,350 2,780 3,565
25 to 44 years 83,940 40,600 43,340 8,135 4,015 4,120
45 years and over 32,755 15,135 17,625 3,450 1,530 1,915
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 220,155 105,615 114,540 23,550 11,295 12,250
Americas 11,340 5,300 6,045 2,790 1,205 1,585
Brazil 330 125 210 155 70 80
Colombia 650 290 360 60 20 35
El Salvador 1,385 745 645 195 85 105
Guyana 205 90 115 30 10 15
Haiti 85 30 55 25 25 0
Jamaica 615 335 280 60 40 25
Mexico 890 355 540 130 70 60
Peru 320 160 155 20 10 15
Trinidad and Tobago 385 185 200 35 20 20
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,915 1,780 2,135 1,125 415 715
Other places of birth in Americas 2,560 1,205 1,360 955 445 510
Europe 25,910 12,925 12,990 6,000 2,990 3,010
Bosnia and Herzegovina 450 230 220 50 25 30
Croatia 500 255 250 25 15 10
France 245 100 145 40 0 35
Germany 2,450 1,195 1,255 650 365 285
Greece 420 220 200 60 35 25
Hungary 715 370 340 100 60 50
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 340 180 155 70 10 60
Italy 940 510 430 120 65 55
Netherlands 1,355 690 660 870 425 445
Poland 2,235 1,110 1,125 270 120 155
Portugal 810 400 410 20 0 15
Romania 700 360 340 215 100 120
Russian Federation 780 310 460 305 130 170
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 310 155 150 30 15 10
Ukraine 710 365 345 335 155 180
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 9,655 4,875 4,775 2,075 1,095 980
Other places of birth in Europe 3,300 1,585 1,715 755 370 385
Africa 7,000 3,545 3,450 835 415 420
Algeria 85 60 30 0 0 0
Egypt 355 175 180 35 25 15
Ethiopia 455 220 240 15 10 0
Kenya 705 370 340 90 50 40
Morocco 180 90 95 15 10 10
Nigeria 585 310 275 45 20 25
Somalia 600 270 330 10 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 1,010 495 515 280 130 155
Other places of birth in Africa 3,010 1,555 1,455 345 170 175
Asia 166,110 79,380 86,730 13,560 6,485 7,075
Afghanistan 1,660 800 860 10 0 10
Bangladesh 615 310 305 10 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,490 8,650 9,840 490 230 265
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,370 1,095 1,275 75 35 45
India 81,730 39,960 41,775 9,510 4,615 4,895
IranCensus data footnote 61 965 545 420 80 50 30
Iraq 2,580 1,305 1,270 115 70 50
Japan 755 240 520 110 40 70
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,455 3,070 3,385 655 300 355
Lebanon 510 250 260 30 25 10
Pakistan 4,985 2,490 2,495 150 80 75
Philippines 24,120 10,630 13,485 955 335 620
Sri Lanka 1,365 735 620 45 30 20
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 895 435 465 105 45 60
Taiwan 5,335 2,460 2,870 120 60 55
Viet Nam 5,355 2,515 2,840 385 175 210
Other places of birth in Asia 7,945 3,885 4,060 720 390 325
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,790 4,465 5,325 365 205 160
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 3,240 1,585 1,650
Americas 1,430 740 690 240 105 140
Brazil 105 40 70 10 10 0
Colombia 80 45 35 10 0 0
Cuba 0 10 0 0 0 0
Haiti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jamaica 60 35 20 40 25 15
Mexico 245 125 125 35 15 25
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 420 240 175 100 35 65
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 15 10 10 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 490 240 255 45 20 25
Europe 1,295 665 630 250 145 110
France 15 10 10 0 0 0
Germany 65 40 30 10 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 35 10 0 10 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 10 10 0 10
Romania 65 25 35 35 10 25
Russian Federation 55 20 40 10 0 10
Ukraine 140 55 90 25 15 10
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 480 280 195 100 75 30
Other places of birth in Europe 425 200 225 60 30 35
Africa 1,505 765 745 160 70 95
Algeria 15 15 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 15 0 10 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 70 50 25 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 10 10 0 10
Egypt 55 45 20 0 0 10
Eritrea 80 35 50 0 0 0
Ethiopia 45 30 20 0 0 0
Morocco 45 25 25 20 15 0
Nigeria 215 100 115 40 20 20
Somalia 250 100 150 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 120 80 45 20 10 15
Tunisia 15 10 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 560 280 280 75 25 50
Asia 31,595 15,020 16,570 2,540 1,245 1,295
Afghanistan 265 130 135 0 0 0
Bangladesh 95 45 50 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 4,645 2,150 2,495 110 40 70
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 125 35 90 0 0 0
India 15,020 7,510 7,505 1,655 875 780
IranCensus data footnote 61 180 85 95 10 0 10
Iraq 1,090 530 560 15 10 0
Israel 15 10 10 0 0 0
Japan 80 10 75 35 20 25
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,080 510 570 210 85 130
Lebanon 75 35 40 10 0 0
Nepal 80 30 45 0 0 0
Pakistan 885 400 485 30 10 20
Philippines 5,255 2,400 2,860 265 110 155
Saudi Arabia 60 10 50 10 0 0
Sri Lanka 170 90 80 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 385 410 95 40 50
Taiwan 420 140 285 0 0 0
Turkey 20 10 10 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 110 75 35 10 0 0
Viet Nam 365 105 255 35 10 25
Other places of birth in Asia 760 340 425 45 25 15
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 515 245 270 40 20 15
Australia 95 60 40 10 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 420 190 235 40 20 15
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 511,545 253,265 258,275 99,460 48,665 50,795
First generationCensus data footnote 69 233,045 112,175 120,865 25,890 12,410 13,475
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 139,000 70,930 68,075 25,415 12,630 12,785
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 139,495 70,165 69,330 48,160 23,630 24,530
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 17,005 8,125 8,880
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 78,855 39,035 39,825 5,275 2,675 2,600
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 29,945 17,740 12,205 2,035 1,280 760
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 48,910 21,300 27,615 3,240 1,395 1,845
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 85,795 38,395 47,395 10,210 4,580 5,630
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 20,490 10,940 9,550 1,455 830 620
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,150 560 595 65 35 30
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 511,540 253,270 258,275 99,460 48,665 50,800
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,460 6,375 7,085 5,585 2,590 2,995
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,140 6,210 6,930 5,395 2,510 2,885
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,335 3,395 3,940 2,850 1,385 1,465
Métis 5,685 2,765 2,920 2,520 1,120 1,405
Inuk (Inuit) 115 55 60 20 10 20
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 200 110 90 120 60 60
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 120 55 65 75 15 50
Non-Aboriginal identity 498,080 246,890 251,190 93,875 46,070 47,800
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 99,460 48,665 50,795
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,205 1,805 2,400 1,470 655 815
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 507,335 251,460 255,875 97,995 48,010 49,980
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 511,540 253,265 258,275 99,460 48,665 50,795
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,760 1,345 1,415 790 340 445
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,710 1,330 1,385 760 330 425
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,940 930 1,005 535 280 255
Métis single ancestry 730 385 345 220 55 170
Inuit single ancestry 45 10 35 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 50 15 35 30 10 20
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 35 10 25 30 15 25
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 12,885 6,105 6,780 5,370 2,570 2,795
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 12,465 5,905 6,555 5,155 2,480 2,680
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,815 3,655 4,160 3,190 1,530 1,660
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,560 2,205 2,355 1,920 940 985
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 85 45 40 45 15 35
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 420 195 225 210 95 120
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 400 195 210 215 95 120
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 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 93,300 45,745 47,550
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 511,540 253,265 258,275 99,460 48,665 50,795
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 299,245 147,125 152,120 25,770 12,690 13,080
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 168,040 84,330 83,705 17,005 8,580 8,425
Chinese 39,890 18,865 21,030 1,775 870 910
Black 9,455 4,845 4,610 1,135 540 600
Filipino 31,865 14,575 17,285 1,215 460 760
Latin American 7,065 3,395 3,670 910 405 505
Arab 5,765 2,955 2,820 325 200 125
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,010 6,445 6,560 955 470 480
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 3,720 1,910 1,805 155 100 55
Korean 9,285 4,355 4,930 1,195 560 645
Japanese 2,850 1,320 1,530 365 160 205
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,995 1,005 990 145 90 60
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,320 3,130 3,190 575 260 315
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 212,295 106,140 106,155 73,690 35,980 37,715
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 99,460 48,665 50,795
North American Aboriginal origins 15,645 7,450 8,200 6,160 2,915 3,240
First Nations (North American Indian) 10,210 4,800 5,410 3,970 1,910 2,055
Inuit 165 60 105 45 15 35
Métis 5,750 2,800 2,945 2,385 1,095 1,295
Other North American origins 71,305 36,115 35,195 21,525 10,510 11,015
Acadian 140 70 70 75 45 30
American 5,290 2,700 2,595 1,565 715 850
Canadian 67,735 34,330 33,415 20,500 10,030 10,470
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 0 10 0
Newfoundlander 90 65 20 20 0 15
Nova Scotian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Ontarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Québécois 110 50 65 10 0 0
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 67,010 32,470 34,540
British Isles origins 127,825 63,495 64,335 39,515 18,930 20,585
Channel Islander 0 0 0 15 10 10
Cornish 35 20 20 0 0 0
English 78,895 38,620 40,280 24,365 11,495 12,870
Irish 43,735 20,930 22,800 13,730 6,220 7,510
Manx 80 40 35 20 10 20
Scottish 56,210 27,975 28,235 17,880 8,605 9,270
Welsh 6,885 3,355 3,530 2,220 930 1,285
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 8,555 4,355 4,195 2,385 1,085 1,300
French origins 24,825 11,845 12,970 8,365 3,860 4,505
Alsatian 30 10 25 0 0 10
Breton 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corsican 15 10 0 0 0 0
French 24,780 11,830 12,950 8,365 3,860 4,500
Western European origins (except French origins) 57,295 28,265 29,025 29,415 14,100 15,315
Austrian 3,240 1,560 1,680 1,035 440 595
Bavarian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Belgian 1,210 640 565 330 140 190
Dutch 14,815 7,270 7,540 10,450 5,045 5,410
Flemish 125 45 80 90 40 55
Frisian 70 15 55 60 35 25
German 41,390 20,330 21,060 20,835 9,920 10,915
Luxembourger 45 25 20 10 0 0
Swiss 1,485 815 665 695 330 360
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 105 50 55 10 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 22,910 11,005 11,905 7,690 3,510 4,180
Danish 4,080 1,970 2,115 1,395 660 735
Finnish 2,255 1,060 1,200 740 370 370
Icelandic 1,790 910 880 530 215 315
Norwegian 9,530 4,650 4,880 3,115 1,355 1,760
Swedish 6,770 3,150 3,620 2,535 1,185 1,350
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 790 380 410 240 110 135
Eastern European origins 43,235 21,305 21,925 15,040 7,290 7,750
Bulgarian 290 125 170 80 35 40
Byelorussian 160 85 75 70 25 40
Czech 1,670 785 890 255 140 115
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 520 270 250 190 95 95
Estonian 295 155 145 125 70 55
Hungarian 4,575 2,275 2,300 1,625 795 835
Latvian 250 140 110 80 40 45
Lithuanian 335 130 205 80 35 45
Moldovan 80 50 35 15 10 10
Polish 12,100 5,860 6,240 3,475 1,590 1,880
Romanian 2,540 1,300 1,240 740 365 375
Russian 8,585 3,990 4,595 5,215 2,590 2,620
Slovak 915 410 505 100 50 50
Ukrainian 17,850 8,985 8,860 5,735 2,720 3,010
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 100 90 40 20 15
Southern European origins 29,580 14,525 15,060 5,320 2,760 2,560
Albanian 465 200 260 75 35 40
Bosnian 390 180 210 75 35 40
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Croatian 1,805 960 845 265 135 130
Cypriot 45 25 15 25 20 10
Greek 2,245 1,160 1,085 515 290 220
Italian 11,460 5,710 5,750 2,730 1,400 1,330
Kosovar 40 15 25 20 15 10
Macedonian 75 30 40 15 10 10
Maltese 160 80 70 65 30 40
Montenegrin 60 40 20 0 0 0
Portuguese 4,390 2,115 2,270 500 320 180
Serbian 970 510 465 125 65 60
Sicilian 35 20 10 0 0 0
Slovenian 440 220 225 90 80 15
Spanish 8,285 3,905 4,380 1,155 540 620
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 475 220 255 90 45 40
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 20 10 0 0 0 0
Other European origins 2,135 1,045 1,085 730 370 355
Basque 60 40 15 25 15 10
Jewish 910 425 485 330 185 140
Roma (Gypsy) 35 10 20 0 10 10
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 30 30 15 15 10
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,085 555 530 350 160 190
Caribbean origins 3,655 1,855 1,800 520 270 250
Antiguan 10 0 15 15 15 10
Bahamian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Barbadian 225 130 100 45 10 35
Bermudan 30 15 15 0 0 0
Carib 10 10 0 0 0 0
Cuban 210 85 120 20 0 15
Dominican 100 55 50 0 10 10
Grenadian 65 35 30 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 155 60 95 75 45 35
Jamaican 1,690 930 765 215 120 95
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 10 0 0
St. Lucian 40 10 30 0 0 10
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 605 320 285 95 55 40
Vincentian/Grenadinian 100 45 55 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 365 170 195 60 20 40
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 255 115 145 10 10 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 8,650 4,175 4,475 1,835 915 920
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 335 195 135 40 20 15
Arawak 10 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 110 40 70 35 20 15
Belizean 10 0 10 0 0 0
Bolivian 15 0 15 0 0 10
Brazilian 460 185 275 195 105 95
Chilean 510 275 240 95 60 35
Colombian 785 390 395 70 30 35
Costa Rican 75 25 45 10 10 0
Ecuadorian 40 25 10 25 15 10
Guatemalan 650 310 340 105 60 45
Guyanese 245 105 135 0 0 0
Hispanic 300 150 160 80 45 35
Honduran 445 255 185 40 15 20
Maya 175 75 100 0 0 0
Mexican 2,130 990 1,140 455 235 225
Nicaraguan 285 120 160 30 15 10
Panamanian 15 10 10 0 0 0
Paraguayan 65 25 40 245 140 105
Peruvian 395 205 185 50 25 25
Salvadorean 1,600 845 755 330 125 205
Uruguayan 25 15 10 0 0 0
Venezuelan 115 55 60 20 0 20
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 630 275 350 130 55 70
African origins 10,310 5,190 5,120 1,380 650 730
Central and West African origins 1,905 1,025 880 155 70 85
Akan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Angolan 10 10 10 0 0 0
Ashanti 65 20 40 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 20 15 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 325 165 160 0 0 0
Edo 30 20 10 0 0 0
Ewe 30 15 20 0 0 0
Gabonese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 485 275 210 20 15 0
Guinean 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ibo 65 30 35 0 0 0
Ivorian 20 10 10 10 0 0
Liberian 115 50 65 0 0 0
Malian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Malinké 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 685 360 320 60 30 25
Peulh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 35 10 25 0 0 0
Togolese 25 20 0 10 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 20 10 25 10 20
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 125 60 60 20 0 15
North African origins 1,370 715 655 270 140 125
Algerian 70 40 35 0 0 0
Berber 35 25 10 0 0 0
Coptic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 25 20 10
Egyptian 620 315 300 55 25 30
Libyan 50 35 10 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moroccan 270 140 130 45 30 15
Sudanese 290 135 150 140 60 75
Tunisian 35 20 15 0 10 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 10 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 4,190 1,990 2,200 480 250 225
Afrikaner 35 25 15 0 0 0
Amhara 45 25 25 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 60 40 20 0 0 0
Burundian 140 55 85 0 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 240 140 100 0 0 0
Ethiopian 555 265 295 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 270 140 130 80 40 40
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 210 120 90 25 0 20
Oromo 0 0 10 0 0 0
Rwandan 60 20 35 0 0 0
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 1,185 540 645 10 10 10
South African 960 455 505 265 160 105
Tanzanian 60 20 40 15 10 10
Tigrian 45 30 15 0 0 0
Ugandan 75 30 40 10 0 10
Zambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 120 65 55 10 0 10
Zulu 20 15 10 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 270 90 175 70 35 30
Other African origins 3,040 1,555 1,480 535 230 310
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 145 150 50 20 25
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,775 1,430 1,345 490 210 280
Asian origins 277,695 136,410 141,285 23,920 11,835 12,085
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 12,815 6,585 6,230 960 565 400
Afghan 2,620 1,240 1,385 40 20 15
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,390 775 615 80 45 30
Armenian 290 155 140 115 65 50
Assyrian 205 115 95 25 15 10
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 0 0 0
Georgian 55 10 40 10 0 10
Hazara 15 10 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,660 905 760 160 90 65
Iraqi 2,505 1,235 1,265 90 60 35
Israeli 105 60 45 70 30 35
Jordanian 170 100 70 30 10 15
Kazakh 15 15 0 0 0 0
Kurd 285 165 120 25 20 0
Kuwaiti 15 15 0 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 55 45 15 10 0 0
Lebanese 1,185 570 615 95 55 40
Palestinian 720 365 355 40 35 10
Pashtun 170 110 60 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 20 15 0 20 15 10
Syrian 935 440 495 95 40 55
Tajik 85 40 40 0 0 0
Tatar 90 50 40 0 10 0
Turk 670 405 265 75 50 20
Turkmen 15 10 10 0 0 0
Uighur 40 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 45 20 25 0 0 0
Yemeni 45 30 10 20 10 10
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 555 280 270 65 45 20
South Asian origins 164,005 82,310 81,695 16,960 8,535 8,425
Bangladeshi 515 265 250 0 0 0
Bengali 220 95 120 0 0 0
Bhutanese 0 0 10 0 0 0
East Indian 138,210 69,235 68,975 15,125 7,595 7,525
Goan 25 15 10 10 10 0
Gujarati 120 55 70 0 0 0
Kashmiri 70 35 40 0 0 0
Nepali 465 215 245 10 10 0
Pakistani 5,650 2,925 2,725 255 135 120
Punjabi 22,195 11,225 10,970 2,180 1,090 1,095
Sinhalese 305 170 135 15 10 10
Sri Lankan 1,480 805 675 70 45 30
Tamil 300 185 115 25 15 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 3,635 1,805 1,830 200 90 110
East and Southeast Asian origins 102,065 48,140 53,925 6,040 2,770 3,270
Burmese 610 335 275 10 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,160 550 610 65 35 25
Chinese 45,085 21,435 23,645 2,270 1,070 1,200
Filipino 33,920 15,610 18,315 1,395 535 865
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 945 460 485 55 25 30
Japanese 3,695 1,755 1,940 415 195 215
Karen 525 255 270 0 0 0
Korean 9,450 4,430 5,015 1,205 560 650
Laotian 1,055 540 515 275 145 125
Malaysian 655 350 310 45 15 30
Mongolian 100 60 40 0 10 0
Singaporean 100 45 50 10 10 0
Taiwanese 2,540 1,170 1,375 45 35 20
Thai 520 215 310 130 65 70
Tibetan 125 75 50 0 0 0
Vietnamese 9,200 4,575 4,625 640 295 340
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 145 65 85 25 10 15
Other Asian origins 505 260 245 55 30 25
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 255 245 55 30 25
Oceania origins 9,155 4,485 4,670 620 365 260
Australian 995 495 500 295 170 125
New Zealander 420 200 215 65 45 25
Pacific Islands origins 7,805 3,830 3,975 265 155 115
Fijian 7,320 3,625 3,690 135 70 65
Hawaiian 155 50 105 50 25 25
Maori 100 45 50 35 30 10
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 40 45 10 0 10
Samoan 80 45 30 35 30 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 140 60 80 15 10 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
Owner 120,940 ... ... 25,795 ... ...
Renter 49,025 ... ... 12,100 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 10 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 169,965 ... ... 37,895 ... ...
Condominium 38,195 ... ... 11,570 ... ...
Not condominium 131,770 ... ... 26,330 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
No bedrooms 845 ... ... 210 ... ...
1 bedroom 18,985 ... ... 4,730 ... ...
2 bedrooms 42,665 ... ... 12,605 ... ...
3 bedrooms 48,100 ... ... 8,160 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,370 ... ... 12,195 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,205 ... ... 11,485 ... ...
5 rooms 24,475 ... ... 5,755 ... ...
6 rooms 21,675 ... ... 4,400 ... ...
7 rooms 17,450 ... ... 3,875 ... ...
8 or more rooms 53,150 ... ... 12,380 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 159,915 ... ... 36,915 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,050 ... ... 990 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 169,960 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
Suitable 154,380 ... ... 35,835 ... ...
Not suitable 15,590 ... ... 2,065 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
1960 or before 8,335 ... ... 2,010 ... ...
1961 to 1980 31,085 ... ... 11,365 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,345 ... ... 9,125 ... ...
1991 to 2000 36,140 ... ... 8,685 ... ...
2001 to 2005 18,495 ... ... 2,080 ... ...
2006 to 2010 24,015 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 19,550 ... ... 1,555 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 162,920 ... ... 36,215 ... ...
Major repairs needed 7,045 ... ... 1,690 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 169,965 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
1 household maintainer 90,450 ... ... 21,465 ... ...
2 household maintainers 69,480 ... ... 14,760 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,035 ... ... 1,675 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 169,960 ... ... 37,900 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,805 ... ... 1,370 ... ...
25 to 34 years 21,995 ... ... 5,370 ... ...
35 to 44 years 34,310 ... ... 6,175 ... ...
45 to 54 years 39,945 ... ... 7,480 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,670 ... ... 7,170 ... ...
65 to 74 years 21,630 ... ... 5,510 ... ...
75 to 84 years 10,070 ... ... 3,355 ... ...
85 years and over 3,535 ... ... 1,475 ... ...
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 ... ... 37,400 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 121,735 ... ... 27,940 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,795 ... ... 9,455 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,600 ... ... 8,195 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 120,685 ... ... 25,390 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 68.1 ... ... 64.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.5 ... ... 17.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,498 ... ... 1,154 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,608 ... ... 1,306 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 698,205 ... ... 448,956 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 757,863 ... ... 466,532 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 48,990 ... ... 12,055 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 9.0 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.4 ... ... 40.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 908 ... ... 900 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,049 ... ... 978 ... ...
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 81,650 39,470 42,175
No certificate, diploma or degree 78,070 37,955 40,115 16,765 8,335 8,430
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 135,910 68,470 67,440 27,515 13,630 13,885
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205,080 99,100 105,985 37,365 17,505 19,865
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,805 20,930 7,880 7,395 5,340 2,060
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,110 7,705 5,405 3,335 1,940 1,390
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,695 13,225 2,470 4,065 3,395 665
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,095 28,140 40,955 13,415 4,815 8,600
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,490 7,305 9,190 3,375 1,270 2,100
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 90,690 42,725 47,960 13,185 6,075 7,110
Bachelor's degree 61,130 28,275 32,860 8,735 3,840 4,890
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,620 2,820 3,795 1,090 425 665
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,550 1,395 1,160 440 305 140
Master's degree 18,405 8,860 9,545 2,625 1,310 1,315
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,980 1,375 605 300 195 105
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 51,715 25,135 26,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,180 17,805 17,375 7,145 3,885 3,260
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 82,810 42,025 40,780 16,740 8,535 8,210
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,915 76,560 86,350 27,830 12,715 15,115
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20,550 14,840 5,705 5,005 3,685 1,315
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,580 5,605 3,975 2,230 1,315 910
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,965 9,235 1,730 2,775 2,370 405
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,145 21,675 32,470 9,970 3,545 6,430
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,305 5,345 6,960 2,410 915 1,495
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 75,915 34,705 41,215 10,445 4,570 5,880
Bachelor's degree 50,675 22,865 27,810 6,925 2,920 4,005
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,340 2,190 3,150 880 330 555
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,150 1,110 1,040 360 245 120
Master's degree 16,205 7,515 8,690 2,080 965 1,110
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,545 1,020 525 200 115 85
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 81,645 39,475 42,175
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 213,985 106,425 107,555 44,280 21,970 22,310
Education 12,685 2,720 9,965 2,925 790 2,135
13. Education 12,690 2,720 9,970 2,930 790 2,135
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,635 2,960 3,675 1,115 450 665
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,330 1,025 310 195 145 50
50. Visual and performing arts 5,300 1,935 3,370 915 300 615
Humanities 15,085 6,005 9,085 3,305 1,450 1,860
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,795 450 1,345 185 40 150
23. English language and literature/letters 2,945 880 2,065 490 95 395
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,925 2,750 4,170 965 430 540
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 30 15 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 470 290 180 210 140 70
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,230 775 450 1,005 530 480
54. History 1,505 785 720 370 200 170
55. French language and literature/letters 165 35 135 80 15 65
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,680 7,315 14,365 3,690 1,215 2,470
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 180 35 145 25 10 20
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,670 600 1,070 175 80 90
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,715 210 3,505 810 45 765
22. Legal professions and studies 3,200 990 2,210 605 165 435
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 275 60 210 80 20 55
42. Psychology 3,540 935 2,600 660 190 470
45. Social sciences 9,095 4,475 4,625 1,340 700 640
Business, management and public administration 43,715 18,845 24,870 6,625 2,295 4,325
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 15 60 15 0 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,705 440 1,270 640 150 485
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,930 18,395 23,540 5,965 2,145 3,825
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,185 4,220 3,960 925 485 435
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,795 1,215 1,585 395 190 210
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,770 1,395 1,375 250 130 115
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 60 10 50 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 2,210 1,485 725 185 140 45
41. Science technologies/technicians 345 115 230 85 20 60
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,495 6,050 3,450 1,120 690 435
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,915 5,305 2,605 950 640 310
25. Library science 300 30 270 90 0 80
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,225 685 540 75 40 30
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 30 30 15 0 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 41,590 37,775 3,805 7,605 7,145 460
04. Architecture and related services 1,130 770 360 110 95 15
14. Engineering 11,810 9,820 1,995 1,040 915 125
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,965 6,190 775 1,190 1,055 140
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,830 8,540 290 2,110 2,050 60
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,440 8,200 240 2,135 2,060 80
48. Precision production 4,400 4,255 150 1,015 970 45
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,630 1,690 940 780 505 275
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,870 1,145 725 590 370 220
03. Natural resources and conservation 755 545 215 190 135 55
Health and related fields 32,695 6,505 26,195 6,605 1,265 5,340
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,740 880 860 445 240 200
51. Health professions and related programs 30,415 5,305 25,110 6,015 920 5,095
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 540 315 225 150 105 40
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,670 5,010 5,660 2,675 1,215 1,465
12. Personal and culinary services 6,920 1,915 5,005 1,650 410 1,240
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 25 0 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 50 0 10 10 0
43. Security and protective services 1,515 1,090 430 435 285 150
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,155 1,930 230 565 505 65
Other 10 10 0 10 0 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 10 10 0 0 10
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 51,720 25,135 26,580
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 117,990 59,825 58,160 23,885 12,420 11,470
Education 9,000 1,710 7,295 2,145 515 1,630
13. Education 9,005 1,705 7,295 2,145 515 1,630
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,190 2,260 2,930 870 325 540
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 960 745 215 145 105 45
50. Visual and performing arts 4,230 1,510 2,715 730 220 505
Humanities 12,220 4,540 7,680 2,370 985 1,380
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,445 325 1,125 150 35 110
23. English language and literature/letters 2,270 595 1,680 315 50 265
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,840 2,190 3,650 780 310 465
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 30 10 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 230 155 150 110 40
39. Theology and religious vocations 900 540 365 595 310 285
54. History 1,215 605 615 320 155 160
55. French language and literature/letters 125 40 90 60 10 45
Social and behavioural sciences and law 17,595 5,695 11,905 2,885 905 1,975
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 30 125 15 10 10
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,405 510 890 130 70 55
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 180 2,905 650 35 615
22. Legal professions and studies 2,615 760 1,855 485 130 355
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 40 180 55 20 35
42. Psychology 2,805 700 2,105 460 120 340
45. Social sciences 7,310 3,470 3,840 1,095 535 560
Business, management and public administration 35,995 15,310 20,685 5,000 1,670 3,335
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 20 40 10 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,385 350 1,035 500 105 395
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 34,550 14,945 19,605 4,490 1,560 2,935
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,035 2,950 3,080 630 345 290
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,180 920 1,255 275 140 140
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,925 890 1,040 180 105 75
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 45 0 45 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 1,650 1,075 575 130 100 30
41. Science technologies/technicians 230 60 170 45 0 40
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,480 5,380 3,100 960 600 360
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,205 4,815 2,385 840 570 265
25. Library science 240 30 205 70 0 60
27. Mathematics and statistics 985 510 480 45 20 20
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 55 20 30 10 0 10
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,650 28,295 3,350 5,475 5,110 360
04. Architecture and related services 930 615 315 85 75 15
14. Engineering 9,670 7,850 1,820 755 660 95
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,070 4,410 660 865 775 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,545 6,295 250 1,515 1,455 60
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,335 6,155 175 1,525 1,455 65
48. Precision production 3,100 2,975 125 725 690 35
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,010 1,275 735 605 380 225
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,440 885 555 470 295 175
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 390 180 135 85 50
Health and related fields 26,520 5,315 21,205 4,905 980 3,925
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,360 670 685 365 190 175
51. Health professions and related programs 24,680 4,380 20,300 4,425 720 3,705
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 265 220 115 70 40
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,210 3,820 4,395 1,975 890 1,085
12. Personal and culinary services 5,255 1,410 3,840 1,165 285 880
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 0 10 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 20 0 10 10 0
43. Security and protective services 1,215 855 360 360 225 140
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,705 1,515 190 435 370 60
Other 15 10 0 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 10 0 10 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 419,060 205,525 213,535 81,645 39,475 42,175
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 213,980 106,425 107,555 44,280 21,970 22,310
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 205,080 99,105 105,980 37,365 17,505 19,865
Location of study inside Canada 133,615 64,270 69,350 30,280 13,920 16,360
Same as province or territory of residence 113,430 53,830 59,600 24,670 11,175 13,495
Different than province or territory of residence 20,180 10,435 9,750 5,615 2,750 2,865
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,465 34,835 36,630 7,085 3,580 3,510
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,330 2,910 2,420 1,410 780 635
Philippines 11,500 4,640 6,865 505 155 350
India 21,295 10,540 10,750 1,835 935 900
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,180 2,525 1,655 690 405 285
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 8,290 3,785 4,495 210 75 130
France 155 85 65 10 10 0
Other 20,720 10,350 10,375 2,425 1,225 1,205
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 51,715 25,135 26,585
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 117,985 59,830 58,155 23,885 12,420 11,465
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 162,915 76,565 86,350 27,830 12,715 15,115
Location of study inside Canada 104,120 48,935 55,185 22,570 10,245 12,325
Same as province or territory of residence 89,810 41,745 48,065 18,975 8,500 10,480
Different than province or territory of residence 14,305 7,190 7,115 3,595 1,755 1,845
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,800 27,630 31,170 5,260 2,465 2,795
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,945 2,110 1,835 955 515 440
Philippines 10,100 4,065 6,040 435 125 310
India 18,255 8,640 9,620 1,540 750 795
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,590 1,585 1,005 325 160 160
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,460 3,365 4,095 180 65 115
France 105 50 55 15 10 0
Other 16,340 7,810 8,525 1,810 835 975
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 81,645 39,470 42,175
In the labour force 274,690 145,365 129,320 52,725 27,735 24,990
Employed 256,875 136,945 119,930 49,370 26,110 23,260
Unemployed 17,815 8,420 9,390 3,355 1,625 1,730
Not in the labour force 144,380 60,165 84,220 28,920 11,740 17,185
Participation rate 65.5 70.7 60.6 64.6 70.3 59.3
Employment rate 61.3 66.6 56.2 60.5 66.2 55.2
Unemployment rate 6.5 5.8 7.3 6.4 5.9 6.9
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 81,650 39,475 42,180
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 138,395 57,610 80,785 26,850 10,895 15,955
Worked 280,670 147,920 132,750 54,800 28,575 26,225
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 127,975 75,260 52,710 25,715 15,460 10,260
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 152,700 72,655 80,045 29,085 13,120 15,965
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.8 42.9 40.6 41.9 42.9 40.7
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 52,720 27,735 24,990
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 840 395 450
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,845 126,075 51,880 27,340 24,540
Employee 237,120 121,515 115,605 45,465 23,285 22,180
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 31,800 21,330 10,475 6,415 4,060 2,355
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 52,725 27,730 24,990
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 845 395 455
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,840 126,075 51,880 27,340 24,540
0 Management occupations 26,110 16,695 9,410 5,285 3,515 1,770
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 39,845 12,055 27,795 7,180 1,850 5,330
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14,255 11,485 2,770 2,010 1,655 350
3 Health occupations 17,700 3,505 14,195 3,350 685 2,660
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 24,670 7,375 17,295 5,575 1,795 3,785
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,110 2,980 3,135 1,080 505 575
6 Sales and service occupations 70,405 29,370 41,040 12,110 4,570 7,540
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 51,130 47,980 3,155 10,260 9,615 645
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,310 3,075 2,230 2,235 1,215 1,020
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 13,375 8,320 5,060 2,805 1,930 870
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 52,725 27,735 24,990
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 840 390 450
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 268,925 142,845 126,075 51,880 27,340 24,540
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,715 2,025 2,690 2,875 1,530 1,345
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 485 145 230 200 30
22 Utilities 1,330 870 460 190 155 30
23 Construction 25,775 22,735 3,040 5,205 4,520 680
31-33 Manufacturing 23,375 15,895 7,485 5,045 3,715 1,330
41 Wholesale trade 12,190 8,000 4,190 2,150 1,440 705
44-45 Retail trade 31,115 14,265 16,855 5,900 2,560 3,340
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,310 19,785 4,525 3,905 3,120 780
51 Information and cultural industries 5,575 3,550 2,020 750 430 315
52 Finance and insurance 10,680 4,360 6,325 1,455 600 860
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,235 3,065 2,165 910 480 430
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 16,685 8,930 7,750 2,290 1,140 1,150
55 Management of companies and enterprises 475 210 265 75 30 50
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,020 8,755 6,260 2,395 1,405 990
61 Educational services 15,025 4,435 10,590 3,385 995 2,390
62 Health care and social assistance 28,675 4,910 23,770 5,365 885 4,485
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,515 2,215 2,300 605 280 320
72 Accommodation and food services 20,425 7,360 13,065 3,840 1,275 2,565
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,350 5,545 6,800 2,925 1,305 1,620
91 Public administration 10,835 5,465 5,370 2,395 1,270 1,125
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 49,370 26,105 23,260
Worked at home 16,085 7,920 8,165 3,485 1,695 1,790
Worked outside Canada 1,845 1,300 545 205 115 90
No fixed workplace address 45,075 34,270 10,805 8,555 6,395 2,165
Worked at usual place 193,870 93,455 100,410 37,125 17,905 19,220
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 37,125 17,910 19,215
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 85,015 36,240 48,780 23,515 10,080 13,440
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 104,565 54,650 49,915 2,985 1,350 1,635
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,550 2,105 1,445 10,455 6,370 4,080
Commute to a different province or territory 740 460 275 170 105 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 45,685 24,300 21,385
Car, truck, van - as a driver 176,815 100,280 76,540 38,560 20,905 17,655
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 16,435 7,620 8,815 3,370 1,570 1,800
Public transit 35,560 15,285 20,275 1,075 470 610
Walked 6,615 2,475 4,140 1,730 755 975
Bicycle 915 680 235 330 260 75
Other method 2,605 1,385 1,220 615 340 270
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 45,680 24,300 21,380
Less than 15 minutes 39,955 17,195 22,765 17,240 7,430 9,810
15 to 29 minutes 70,385 35,540 34,845 13,325 6,800 6,525
30 to 44 minutes 60,040 35,720 24,320 7,110 4,325 2,790
45 to 59 minutes 30,910 18,145 12,765 3,540 2,365 1,180
60 minutes and over 37,655 21,130 16,525 4,460 3,385 1,075
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 45,685 24,300 21,380
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 23,215 15,850 7,360 5,060 3,760 1,300
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 45,875 27,435 18,435 8,470 5,555 2,915
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 53,400 27,475 25,925 10,750 5,390 5,355
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,315 19,655 21,660 8,470 3,445 5,020
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 31,815 13,770 18,040 4,905 1,880 3,025
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 43,330 23,540 19,790 8,030 4,265 3,765
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 56,945 29,580 27,365
Single responses 281,240 147,485 133,760 55,750 28,960 26,790
Official languages 264,180 137,980 126,205 53,565 27,785 25,780
English 263,810 137,865 125,945 53,470 27,760 25,715
French 370 110 260 90 25 70
Non-official languages 17,065 9,510 7,550 2,190 1,175 1,010
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 17,060 9,510 7,550 2,190 1,175 1,015
Afro-Asiatic languages 100 70 25 25 20 10
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 90 70 20 20 20 0
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 85 65 20 20 20 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 525 190 340 55 35 20
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 505 175 335 55 35 20
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 95 100 0 0 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 10 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 15 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 80 80 0 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 15 10 10 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 11,350 6,575 4,780 1,860 1,010 850
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 70 30 40 10 0 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 10 0 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 10
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 15 0 10 0 0 0
Russian 30 10 25 0 0 10
Serbian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 15 0 20 20 10 10
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 25 10 10
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 1,785 975 810
Indo-Aryan languages 11,035 6,410 4,625 1,780 970 810
Bengali 10 10 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 25 0 20 0 0 0
Hindi 180 95 85 10 10 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 1,765 960 800
Sindhi 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 30 20 15 10 0 10
Iranian languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Kurdish 20 15 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 185 115 70 45 20 20
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 25 15
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 40 20 15 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,010 540 465 120 40 75
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 35 10 25 10 0 10
American Sign Language 25 0 25 10 0 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 10 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,775 1,995 1,780 120 70 50
Chinese languages 3,755 1,985 1,770 120 65 50
Cantonese 745 385 355 50 30 25
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,840 1,495 1,345 55 25 25
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 65 40 30 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 105 60 40 15 10 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Burmese 10 0 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 10 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 10 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 10 0 0 10 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 1,195 620 575
English and French 445 195 250 70 20 50
English and non-official language 10,940 5,990 4,950 1,110 595 515
French and non-official language 0 0 0 10 10 0
English, French and non-official language 50 10 40 10 0 0
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 292,675 153,680 138,995 56,945 29,580 27,365
None 262,465 137,020 125,435 53,360 27,645 25,720
English 6,685 3,950 2,735 860 500 365
French 1,315 570 740 295 85 210
Non-official language 21,985 12,035 9,945 2,395 1,340 1,060
Aboriginal 10 10 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 21,975 12,035 9,935 2,395 1,335 1,055
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 100 30 65 0 0 0
French and non-official language 130 60 65 25 10 15
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 98,355 48,105 50,255
Non-movers 427,380 211,355 216,025 82,930 40,675 42,250
Movers 78,455 39,055 39,405 15,425 7,425 8,000
Non-migrants 47,880 23,715 24,165 8,530 4,100 4,425
Migrants 30,580 15,340 15,240 6,900 3,320 3,580
Internal migrants 20,835 10,455 10,380 5,680 2,790 2,890
Intraprovincial migrants 16,930 8,410 8,520 4,615 2,195 2,415
Interprovincial migrants 3,910 2,040 1,865 1,060 590 475
External migrants 9,735 4,885 4,855 1,225 535 690
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 93,545 45,645 47,900
Non-movers 268,040 132,485 135,555 51,945 25,370 26,580
Movers 214,570 106,015 108,555 41,600 20,275 21,325
Non-migrants 122,410 60,335 62,070 23,935 11,735 12,200
Migrants 92,165 45,680 46,480 17,665 8,540 9,125
Internal migrants 54,305 26,980 27,325 13,870 6,680 7,190
Intraprovincial migrants 44,835 22,155 22,675 11,300 5,370 5,925
Interprovincial migrants 9,470 4,820 4,650 2,565 1,310 1,260
External migrants 37,860 18,700 19,155 3,795 1,855 1,940

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Surrey, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Abbotsford [Federal electoral district], British Columbia (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 23, 2024).

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