Census Profile, 2016 Census
Vaughan, City [Census subdivision], Ontario and Alberta [Province]

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Characteristic Vaughan, CY
Ontario
[Census subdivision]
Alberta

[Province]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
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 146 246,655 119,100 127,555 3,206,050 1,602,810 1,603,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 43,715 20,495 23,225 540,665 284,020 256,640
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 61,890 30,275 31,620 895,885 440,665 455,220
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 141,050 68,330 72,715 1,769,500 878,130 891,375
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 12,360 8,680 3,675 309,465 242,160 67,305
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 6,360 4,080 2,275 94,735 56,255 38,480
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 5,995 4,605 1,395 214,730 185,905 28,825
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 42,365 19,525 22,845 615,480 250,590 364,895
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,015 3,225 3,795 94,620 36,875 57,750
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 79,310 36,910 42,400 749,930 348,510 401,425
Bachelor's degree 52,620 23,445 29,175 530,085 235,610 294,470
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,810 3,060 3,750 39,955 18,075 21,880
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,370 1,285 1,090 21,850 11,810 10,045
Master's degree 15,425 7,855 7,575 133,265 67,215 66,055
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 2,080 1,265 810 24,770 15,805 8,965
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 163,525 78,255 85,270 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795
No certificate, diploma or degree 13,460 6,785 6,680 244,755 136,085 108,675
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 35,060 17,100 17,955 569,435 283,290 286,145
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 115,000 54,370 60,630 1,443,635 711,655 731,975
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 8,375 5,755 2,620 238,220 189,180 49,035
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 4,300 2,690 1,610 69,415 42,445 26,970
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 4,075 3,065 1,010 168,805 146,740 22,065
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 34,530 15,620 18,910 496,375 203,350 293,020
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 5,525 2,525 3,005 73,315 29,315 44,005
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 66,570 30,470 36,100 635,730 289,810 345,920
Bachelor's degree 43,545 19,235 24,310 448,235 197,045 251,195
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,720 2,460 3,260 32,095 14,155 17,940
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,980 1,040 940 18,855 9,505 9,350
Master's degree 13,615 6,750 6,865 116,975 57,230 59,740
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,710 985 725 19,570 11,875 7,695
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 151 246,655 119,100 127,555 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 105,610 50,765 54,845 1,436,545 724,680 711,865
Education 9,045 1,595 7,450 121,930 29,000 92,930
13. Education 9,050 1,595 7,450 121,930 29,000 92,930
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,275 2,160 3,115 49,660 20,960 28,705
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 645 475 170 9,130 6,305 2,820
50. Visual and performing arts 4,625 1,680 2,945 40,535 14,650 25,885
Humanities 8,005 2,495 5,510 69,305 27,480 41,830
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,450 280 1,170 6,790 1,620 5,170
23. English language and literature/letters 1,825 425 1,400 15,110 4,270 10,840
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,605 835 1,770 20,660 7,275 13,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 15 0 10 225 105 125
38. Philosophy and religious studies 450 200 250 4,890 2,750 2,140
39. Theology and religious vocations 405 280 125 11,435 6,560 4,865
54. History 925 445 490 8,600 4,560 4,045
55. French language and literature/letters 325 25 305 1,595 345 1,250
Social and behavioural sciences and law 20,130 6,530 13,605 159,735 51,705 108,030
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 210 35 175 2,345 470 1,875
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,495 570 930 17,180 6,320 10,865
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,050 235 2,810 28,750 2,185 26,570
22. Legal professions and studies 4,125 1,400 2,720 29,000 9,355 19,645
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 45 175 2,190 605 1,580
42. Psychology 3,080 720 2,360 27,275 6,765 20,515
45. Social sciences 7,950 3,525 4,425 52,985 26,000 26,985
Business, management and public administration 34,255 15,980 18,280 361,530 133,045 228,485
30.16 Accounting and computer science 90 20 70 670 155 520
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,685 325 1,365 21,565 4,015 17,555
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 32,475 15,635 16,845 339,295 128,885 210,410
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,535 2,890 3,645 72,850 38,330 34,525
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,420 865 1,560 25,850 10,955 14,895
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,820 790 1,035 15,410 7,270 8,145
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 120 35 80 555 170 385
40. Physical sciences 1,975 1,165 810 26,130 17,875 8,255
41. Science technologies/technicians 200 45 160 4,900 2,055 2,845
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,470 5,325 3,150 60,830 37,710 23,120
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 6,490 4,400 2,095 48,975 32,855 16,125
25. Library science 255 20 230 4,295 515 3,780
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,545 795 750 7,050 4,020 3,035
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 180 110 75 515 330 185
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 28,145 24,190 3,950 463,185 415,665 47,520
04. Architecture and related services 1,625 1,100 520 11,325 7,140 4,190
14. Engineering 12,245 9,365 2,875 110,345 89,275 21,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 4,540 4,135 405 84,800 72,145 12,655
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 60 10 50
46. Construction trades 4,610 4,555 55 100,370 96,810 3,560
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 3,445 3,415 30 103,880 100,100 3,785
48. Precision production 1,680 1,620 60 52,400 50,195 2,205
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,045 575 465 44,270 27,245 17,025
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 695 400 295 28,440 17,860 10,580
03. Natural resources and conservation 350 175 175 15,830 9,390 6,445
Health and related fields 14,075 3,890 10,185 270,920 51,220 219,700
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,395 735 660 19,300 9,110 10,195
51. Health professions and related programs 12,050 2,815 9,235 245,265 38,460 206,810
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 625 340 285 6,350 3,650 2,695
Personal, protective and transportation services 6,055 2,700 3,355 95,140 45,720 49,415
12. Personal and culinary services 4,300 1,295 3,005 57,285 14,985 42,305
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 10 10 250 230 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30 30 0 740 655 85
43. Security and protective services 1,055 825 230 16,985 11,590 5,400
49. Transportation and materials moving 665 545 115 19,880 18,270 1,610
Other 0 0 0 150 60 95
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 0 0 0 145 60 95
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 151 163,525 78,250 85,265 2,257,820 1,131,025 1,126,795
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 48,520 23,885 24,640 814,190 419,370 394,820
Education 7,380 1,285 6,095 91,020 19,920 71,105
13. Education 7,380 1,285 6,095 91,025 19,920 71,100
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 4,140 1,645 2,495 40,255 16,670 23,585
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 470 335 135 7,095 4,810 2,285
50. Visual and performing arts 3,670 1,310 2,360 33,155 11,860 21,300
Humanities 6,390 1,945 4,445 55,985 21,840 34,145
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,225 210 1,015 5,690 1,310 4,380
23. English language and literature/letters 1,390 330 1,060 12,345 3,425 8,920
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,085 650 1,435 17,320 6,020 11,300
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 10 0 10 200 95 100
38. Philosophy and religious studies 360 170 195 3,930 2,205 1,725
39. Theology and religious vocations 350 240 110 8,500 4,960 3,545
54. History 690 330 360 6,855 3,565 3,285
55. French language and literature/letters 285 15 270 1,140 245 895
Social and behavioural sciences and law 16,510 5,235 11,280 135,545 42,855 92,685
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 175 30 145 2,025 425 1,600
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,150 465 690 14,880 5,360 9,520
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,265 125 2,140 23,730 1,770 21,960
22. Legal professions and studies 3,595 1,090 2,500 25,095 7,395 17,705
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 175 35 140 1,790 530 1,255
42. Psychology 2,510 570 1,940 22,460 5,290 17,170
45. Social sciences 6,645 2,925 3,725 45,565 22,095 23,465
Business, management and public administration 29,225 13,300 15,930 301,995 110,825 191,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 70 15 60 560 135 420
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,355 225 1,130 18,035 3,130 14,910
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 27,800 13,060 14,745 283,400 107,560 175,840
Physical and life sciences and technologies 5,105 2,175 2,930 58,120 29,655 28,465
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 1,870 625 1,240 20,925 8,620 12,310
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,380 565 810 12,175 5,740 6,435
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 100 30 70 460 155 305
40. Physical sciences 1,615 925 690 20,785 13,645 7,140
41. Science technologies/technicians 140 35 110 3,775 1,500 2,270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 7,650 4,745 2,910 53,975 33,590 20,385
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 6,025 4,050 1,975 44,735 29,980 14,750
25. Library science 205 20 190 3,400 440 2,965
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,260 595 670 5,420 2,915 2,500
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 150 80 75 420 255 165
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 21,960 18,675 3,280 376,875 335,210 41,670
04. Architecture and related services 1,410 950 455 9,335 5,630 3,710
14. Engineering 10,160 7,715 2,440 95,005 75,840 19,170
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 3,540 3,245 300 69,300 58,610 10,690
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 55 10 50
46. Construction trades 3,325 3,285 40 80,455 77,430 3,020
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,475 2,460 15 81,470 78,290 3,180
48. Precision production 1,055 1,020 30 41,255 39,405 1,850
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 825 425 395 35,820 21,060 14,760
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 555 290 265 21,990 12,970 9,025
03. Natural resources and conservation 270 135 140 13,825 8,090 5,740
Health and related fields 11,370 3,040 8,325 217,640 42,225 175,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,015 530 490 15,955 7,530 8,425
51. Health professions and related programs 9,850 2,245 7,610 196,250 31,775 164,475
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 500 270 230 5,435 2,925 2,505
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,430 1,895 2,535 76,300 37,755 38,540
12. Personal and culinary services 3,105 855 2,250 44,755 12,085 32,670
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 10 190 170 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 20 20 0 460 410 50
43. Security and protective services 785 605 185 14,100 9,595 4,505
49. Transportation and materials moving 515 415 100 16,795 15,490 1,305
Other 0 0 0 115 55 60
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 0 0 10 110 55 60
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 157 246,655 119,100 127,555 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 105,610 50,765 54,845 1,436,545 724,685 711,865
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 141,045 68,335 72,710 1,769,505 878,130 891,370
Location of study inside Canada 97,265 47,275 49,990 1,424,855 709,950 714,905
Same as province or territory of residence 92,740 45,040 47,700 1,064,560 530,135 534,430
Different than province or territory of residence 4,520 2,240 2,290 360,290 179,815 180,475
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 43,785 21,055 22,725 344,645 168,180 176,465
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,790 1,985 1,805 45,690 25,545 20,145
Philippines 3,230 1,025 2,205 68,760 26,480 42,280
India 3,360 1,615 1,740 41,560 21,025 20,535
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 1,440 790 650 28,630 16,255 12,370
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 3,260 1,550 1,715 18,850 8,805 10,050
France 175 85 90 2,150 1,275 875
Other 28,530 14,005 14,525 139,010 68,800 70,210
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 157 163,525 78,250 85,270 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 48,520 23,885 24,635 814,190 419,375 394,820
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 114,995 54,365 60,630 1,443,630 711,655 731,980
Location of study inside Canada 80,270 38,305 41,960 1,150,780 572,180 578,595
Same as province or territory of residence 76,515 36,445 40,075 857,370 426,365 431,010
Different than province or territory of residence 3,755 1,870 1,890 293,410 145,820 147,590
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 34,730 16,060 18,670 292,850 139,470 153,380
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,130 1,525 1,605 34,655 18,640 16,015
Philippines 2,785 875 1,910 64,000 24,435 39,565
India 2,735 1,260 1,475 37,240 18,505 18,740
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 1,000 540 455 20,065 11,390 8,675
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 2,810 1,310 1,500 16,600 7,630 8,965
France 155 75 80 1,870 1,105 765
Other 22,115 10,470 11,650 118,425 57,770 60,655

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Vaughan, CY [Census subdivision], Ontario and Alberta [Province] (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 June 17, 2024).

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