Census Profile, 2016 Census
Thompson-Nicola, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province]

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Characteristic Thompson-Nicola, RD
British Columbia
[Census division]
British Columbia

[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 146 109,195 53,760 55,435 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
No certificate, diploma or degree 19,370 10,180 9,190 601,640 305,320 296,315
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 34,220 16,235 17,985 1,138,565 549,580 588,985
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 55,605 27,340 28,265 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,310
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 13,770 10,795 2,975 338,980 250,270 88,720
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 5,300 3,270 2,030 142,935 83,055 59,880
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 8,470 7,525 945 196,045 167,210 28,840
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 20,075 7,305 12,770 700,945 280,300 420,645
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 4,885 1,665 3,220 138,010 54,420 83,585
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 16,875 7,570 9,295 952,240 442,880 509,360
Bachelor's degree 11,395 4,880 6,520 622,670 281,020 341,655
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 1,370 625 740 69,005 28,575 40,430
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 560 395 165 29,110 16,690 12,420
Master's degree 3,050 1,380 1,665 195,825 94,360 101,465
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 495 290 210 35,625 22,240 13,390
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 69,995 34,145 35,850 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,940
No certificate, diploma or degree 7,825 4,410 3,415 244,000 134,410 109,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 21,155 10,145 11,010 671,010 330,835 340,175
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 41,020 19,595 21,425 1,617,965 761,790 856,175
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 9,170 7,265 1,900 231,445 172,290 59,155
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 3,445 2,110 1,330 97,350 56,920 40,435
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 5,725 5,160 570 134,095 115,370 18,725
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 15,065 5,435 9,630 528,805 210,880 317,925
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 3,515 1,250 2,270 99,695 39,205 60,490
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 13,275 5,645 7,635 758,015 339,415 418,605
Bachelor's degree 9,065 3,750 5,310 497,845 219,005 278,840
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 1,050 430 625 52,955 20,995 31,965
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 435 275 155 22,440 11,665 10,775
Master's degree 2,385 1,020 1,365 159,740 73,335 86,405
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 335 165 170 25,030 14,420 10,615
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 151 109,195 53,760 55,435 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 53,590 26,420 27,175 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Education 4,265 1,070 3,190 144,100 34,915 109,185
13. Education 4,265 1,070 3,195 144,100 34,910 109,185
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1,185 520 665 98,735 44,465 54,275
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 235 170 65 16,970 12,880 4,090
50. Visual and performing arts 950 345 605 81,765 31,580 50,185
Humanities 2,195 960 1,235 124,600 49,025 75,575
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 165 50 110 15,235 3,675 11,555
23. English language and literature/letters 575 200 375 34,710 10,845 23,865
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 605 245 360 35,720 13,670 22,050
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 10 0 10 585 210 375
38. Philosophy and religious studies 115 70 45 6,710 4,050 2,660
39. Theology and religious vocations 435 255 180 12,275 7,400 4,880
54. History 255 135 115 15,780 8,475 7,300
55. French language and literature/letters 40 0 35 3,580 705 2,880
Social and behavioural sciences and law 4,395 1,285 3,110 245,990 87,960 158,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 60 15 40 4,120 1,060 3,060
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 335 110 220 23,180 8,505 14,680
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,105 105 1,000 38,070 3,285 34,785
22. Legal professions and studies 930 245 685 38,505 13,545 24,955
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 55 30 25 4,325 1,345 2,985
42. Psychology 670 170 505 43,230 12,480 30,750
45. Social sciences 1,245 610 635 94,560 47,755 46,810
Business, management and public administration 10,365 3,230 7,135 426,460 166,470 259,990
30.16 Accounting and computer science 30 0 30 775 215 560
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,325 240 1,085 26,520 5,960 20,565
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 9,010 2,985 6,020 399,160 160,295 238,865
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,560 910 655 86,425 46,070 40,355
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 605 310 300 36,760 16,800 19,960
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 405 205 200 19,025 9,400 9,620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 15 0 10 835 225 610
40. Physical sciences 445 360 85 26,370 18,395 7,975
41. Science technologies/technicians 95 35 55 3,440 1,255 2,185
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 1,335 740 585 80,070 51,490 28,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 1,115 650 460 62,795 43,900 18,890
25. Library science 115 20 90 5,560 755 4,805
27. Mathematics and statistics 105 70 40 10,875 6,295 4,580
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 0 10 0 835 540 300
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 14,045 13,240 810 427,670 388,335 39,340
04. Architecture and related services 140 115 30 15,490 9,985 5,505
14. Engineering 1,375 1,190 185 98,455 81,055 17,395
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 1,945 1,740 210 68,500 60,490 8,010
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 10 90 25 65
46. Construction trades 4,150 4,005 145 100,765 97,615 3,150
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 4,500 4,345 155 97,720 94,520 3,200
48. Precision production 1,925 1,850 75 46,660 44,650 2,015
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,350 1,590 760 50,210 31,680 18,525
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 805 430 375 24,950 13,670 11,275
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,550 1,160 390 25,260 18,010 7,250
Health and related fields 9,635 1,545 8,095 322,715 65,735 256,975
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 525 290 235 23,740 11,920 11,820
51. Health professions and related programs 8,975 1,150 7,825 290,645 48,985 241,655
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 130 105 30 8,330 4,835 3,495
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,270 2,250 2,020 122,855 61,605 61,250
12. Personal and culinary services 2,445 665 1,785 79,740 24,860 54,885
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 0 320 290 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 35 20 1,235 1,120 115
43. Security and protective services 615 480 135 13,935 10,390 3,545
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,145 1,070 75 27,620 24,945 2,680
Other 0 0 0 355 115 240
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 0 0 350 115 240
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 69,995 34,145 35,850 2,532,980 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 28,975 14,550 14,425 915,015 465,250 449,765
Education 2,820 615 2,205 96,005 21,035 74,970
13. Education 2,825 615 2,205 96,010 21,035 74,975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 865 390 480 77,655 34,430 43,225
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 160 115 50 12,710 9,580 3,130
50. Visual and performing arts 710 275 430 64,940 24,845 40,090
Humanities 1,560 650 915 93,605 35,490 58,115
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 100 25 70 11,710 2,510 9,195
23. English language and literature/letters 410 125 280 25,665 7,810 17,850
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 440 170 275 28,260 10,505 17,750
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 0 0 0 425 170 255
38. Philosophy and religious studies 90 45 40 4,970 2,960 2,010
39. Theology and religious vocations 295 175 120 8,330 4,945 3,385
54. History 195 95 100 11,805 6,140 5,665
55. French language and literature/letters 35 10 25 2,445 455 2,000
Social and behavioural sciences and law 3,580 960 2,625 196,450 67,000 129,450
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 50 10 40 3,460 845 2,615
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 280 80 200 19,685 6,940 12,750
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 870 60 805 29,855 2,505 27,350
22. Legal professions and studies 775 170 610 31,190 9,665 21,525
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 35 20 15 3,540 1,110 2,425
42. Psychology 540 125 415 33,055 8,845 24,210
45. Social sciences 1,025 485 540 75,665 37,095 38,575
Business, management and public administration 7,935 2,430 5,500 335,220 128,975 206,245
30.16 Accounting and computer science 20 10 20 540 170 365
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,110 175 930 20,695 4,240 16,455
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 6,805 2,250 4,550 313,985 124,565 189,425
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,175 650 530 63,705 32,325 31,385
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 515 255 265 28,505 12,595 15,915
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 300 150 150 13,825 6,570 7,260
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 10 0 10 645 160 485
40. Physical sciences 305 220 80 18,525 12,250 6,270
41. Science technologies/technicians 50 20 35 2,210 750 1,460
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 1,115 620 495 68,660 44,820 23,840
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 955 560 395 56,390 39,660 16,725
25. Library science 85 20 60 3,830 545 3,290
27. Mathematics and statistics 80 40 40 7,760 4,185 3,570
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 10 0 0 680 430 250
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 9,885 9,210 670 310,855 277,375 33,475
04. Architecture and related services 115 85 30 12,110 7,240 4,875
14. Engineering 1,060 900 155 76,935 61,380 15,560
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 1,410 1,230 185 48,690 42,285 6,405
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 65 20 45
46. Construction trades 2,945 2,850 95 72,800 70,225 2,570
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 3,075 2,940 130 69,025 66,545 2,480
48. Precision production 1,265 1,205 60 31,225 29,690 1,535
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,895 1,220 675 39,360 23,810 15,555
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 605 270 330 18,965 9,875 9,090
03. Natural resources and conservation 1,290 945 340 20,395 13,930 6,470
Health and related fields 7,060 1,170 5,885 244,975 50,520 194,460
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 420 220 200 18,900 9,380 9,520
51. Health professions and related programs 6,545 890 5,655 219,800 37,800 182,000
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 95 65 35 6,285 3,340 2,940
Personal, protective and transportation services 3,120 1,675 1,450 91,185 45,925 45,265
12. Personal and culinary services 1,735 480 1,255 58,820 18,880 39,945
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 0 195 165 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 10 10 10 570 505 65
43. Security and protective services 510 390 120 11,175 8,110 3,060
49. Transportation and materials moving 860 795 60 20,430 18,265 2,165
Other 10 0 0 275 85 185
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 0 0 270 85 185
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 157 109,195 53,760 55,435 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 53,595 26,420 27,170 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 55,605 27,340 28,265 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,305
Location of study inside Canada 50,590 24,735 25,850 1,625,550 785,340 840,205
Same as province or territory of residence 40,750 19,560 21,190 1,243,905 593,275 650,635
Different than province or territory of residence 9,840 5,175 4,660 381,645 192,070 189,575
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 5,015 2,605 2,405 504,630 242,530 262,100
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 1,335 820 510 74,030 40,425 33,610
Philippines 355 95 255 56,845 20,455 36,395
India 435 250 185 44,115 22,045 22,065
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 765 420 350 58,825 31,920 26,910
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 150 65 90 61,840 27,630 34,210
France 25 15 15 4,385 2,360 2,025
Other 1,950 940 1,005 204,580 97,700 106,885
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 70,000 34,145 35,855 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 28,975 14,550 14,425 915,015 465,250 449,765
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 41,020 19,595 21,425 1,617,960 761,790 856,170
Location of study inside Canada 37,760 18,015 19,745 1,239,640 589,155 650,490
Same as province or territory of residence 31,115 14,630 16,490 970,485 454,780 515,700
Different than province or territory of residence 6,640 3,385 3,255 269,155 134,375 134,785
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 3,265 1,580 1,685 378,325 172,640 205,685
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 840 485 355 50,095 26,175 23,920
Philippines 295 85 210 48,935 17,385 31,555
India 300 160 140 36,800 17,455 19,345
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 365 185 185 32,890 17,360 15,530
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 125 45 80 53,570 23,445 30,125
France 10 10 0 3,505 1,885 1,615
Other 1,325 615 710 152,530 68,935 83,595

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

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How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Thompson-Nicola, RD [Census division], British Columbia and British Columbia [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 6, 2024).

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