Census Profile, 2016 Census
Bulkley-Nechako, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia and Alberta [Province]

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Characteristic Bulkley-Nechako, RD
British Columbia
[Census division] 		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 30,175 15,425 14,745 3,206,050 1,602,810 1,603,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 7,215 4,110 3,105 540,665 284,020 256,640
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 9,410 4,540 4,870 895,885 440,665 455,220
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 13,550 6,775 6,775 1,769,500 878,130 891,375
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,930 3,000 930 309,465 242,160 67,305
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,560 915 645 94,735 56,255 38,480
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 2,365 2,085 285 214,730 185,905 28,825
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,230 1,925 3,310 615,480 250,590 364,895
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 805 270 530 94,620 36,875 57,750
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,585 1,575 2,010 749,930 348,510 401,425
Bachelor's degree 2,425 1,090 1,330 530,085 235,610 294,470
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 275 95 180 39,955 18,075 21,880
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 130 45 85 21,850 11,810 10,045
Master's degree 700 320 385 133,265 67,215 66,055
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 60 30 30 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 20,170 10,305 9,860 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795
No certificate, diploma or degree 3,545 2,185 1,360 244,755 136,085 108,675
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 6,245 3,045 3,200 569,435 283,290 286,145
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 10,375 5,080 5,305 1,443,635 711,655 731,975
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,825 2,140 685 238,220 189,180 49,035
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,125 650 470 69,415 42,445 26,970
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,700 1,490 215 168,805 146,740 22,065
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,085 1,485 2,600 496,375 203,350 293,020
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 560 220 345 73,315 29,315 44,005
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,910 1,240 1,675 635,730 289,810 345,920
Bachelor's degree 1,995 875 1,120 448,235 197,045 251,195
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 220 90 135 32,095 14,155 17,940
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 95 30 65 18,855 9,505 9,350
Master's degree 575 235 340 116,975 57,230 59,740
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 30 15 15 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 30,175 15,430 14,750 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 16,625 8,650 7,970 1,436,545 724,680 711,865
Education 1,330 335 990 121,930 29,000 92,930
13. Education 1,325 335 990 121,930 29,000 92,930
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 235 90 145 49,660 20,960 28,705
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 55 35 20 9,130 6,305 2,820
50. Visual and performing arts 185 55 125 40,535 14,650 25,885
Humanities 430 160 270 69,305 27,480 41,830
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 40 10 40 6,790 1,620 5,170
23. English language and literature/letters 85 25 55 15,110 4,270 10,840
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 100 25 75 20,660 7,275 13,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 0 0 0 225 105 125
38. Philosophy and religious studies 25 20 10 4,890 2,750 2,140
39. Theology and religious vocations 120 65 50 11,435 6,560 4,865
54. History 55 25 30 8,600 4,560 4,045
55. French language and literature/letters 10 0 10 1,595 345 1,250
Social and behavioural sciences and law 865 240 625 159,735 51,705 108,030
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10 10 10 2,345 470 1,875
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 65 20 45 17,180 6,320 10,865
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 275 15 265 28,750 2,185 26,570
22. Legal professions and studies 125 45 80 29,000 9,355 19,645
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 15 10 10 2,190 605 1,580
42. Psychology 85 30 55 27,275 6,765 20,515
45. Social sciences 290 125 165 52,985 26,000 26,985
Business, management and public administration 2,130 425 1,700 361,530 133,045 228,485
30.16 Accounting and computer science 20 0 20 670 155 520
44. Public administration and social service professions 210 40 165 21,565 4,015 17,555
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,900 385 1,520 339,295 128,885 210,410
Physical and life sciences and technologies 365 205 160 72,850 38,330 34,525
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 120 50 65 25,850 10,955 14,895
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 100 60 35 15,410 7,270 8,145
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 0 0 0 555 170 385
40. Physical sciences 115 80 30 26,130 17,875 8,255
41. Science technologies/technicians 30 10 20 4,900 2,055 2,845
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 175 95 80 60,830 37,710 23,120
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 105 75 35 48,975 32,855 16,125
25. Library science 40 0 35 4,295 515 3,780
27. Mathematics and statistics 20 15 0 7,050 4,020 3,035
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 0 0 0 515 330 185
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,740 3,525 215 463,185 415,665 47,520
04. Architecture and related services 30 20 10 11,325 7,140 4,190
14. Engineering 225 190 35 110,345 89,275 21,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 350 290 55 84,800 72,145 12,655
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 60 10 50
46. Construction trades 1,040 980 60 100,370 96,810 3,560
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 1,475 1,455 20 103,880 100,100 3,785
48. Precision production 630 590 40 52,400 50,195 2,205
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,225 865 360 44,270 27,245 17,025
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 305 170 135 28,440 17,860 10,580
03. Natural resources and conservation 915 695 230 15,830 9,390 6,445
Health and related fields 2,020 295 1,725 270,920 51,220 219,700
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 165 45 120 19,300 9,110 10,195
51. Health professions and related programs 1,820 235 1,580 245,265 38,460 206,810
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 40 10 25 6,350 3,650 2,695
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,035 535 500 95,140 45,720 49,415
12. Personal and culinary services 575 160 415 57,285 14,985 42,305
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 0 250 230 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30 25 0 740 655 85
43. Security and protective services 110 80 35 16,985 11,590 5,400
49. Transportation and materials moving 320 275 50 19,880 18,270 1,610
Other 0 0 10 150 60 95
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 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 20,170 10,310 9,865 2,257,820 1,131,025 1,126,795
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 9,790 5,230 4,560 814,190 419,370 394,820
Education 990 235 755 91,020 19,920 71,105
13. Education 990 235 750 91,025 19,920 71,100
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 180 75 110 40,255 16,670 23,585
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 35 20 15 7,095 4,810 2,285
50. Visual and performing arts 150 55 95 33,155 11,860 21,300
Humanities 340 110 225 55,985 21,840 34,145
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 30 0 25 5,690 1,310 4,380
23. English language and literature/letters 60 15 40 12,345 3,425 8,920
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 90 25 65 17,320 6,020 11,300
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 0 0 0 200 95 100
38. Philosophy and religious studies 25 15 10 3,930 2,205 1,725
39. Theology and religious vocations 90 45 50 8,500 4,960 3,545
54. History 35 15 20 6,855 3,565 3,285
55. French language and literature/letters 0 0 0 1,140 245 895
Social and behavioural sciences and law 755 205 550 135,545 42,855 92,685
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10 0 10 2,025 425 1,600
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 50 15 40 14,880 5,360 9,520
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 245 15 230 23,730 1,770 21,960
22. Legal professions and studies 120 40 80 25,095 7,395 17,705
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 15 10 10 1,790 530 1,255
42. Psychology 80 30 50 22,460 5,290 17,170
45. Social sciences 235 100 135 45,565 22,095 23,465
Business, management and public administration 1,665 360 1,305 301,995 110,825 191,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0 0 0 560 135 420
44. Public administration and social service professions 195 45 155 18,035 3,130 14,910
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,465 315 1,150 283,400 107,560 175,840
Physical and life sciences and technologies 300 155 150 58,120 29,655 28,465
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 100 35 65 20,925 8,620 12,310
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 70 45 30 12,175 5,740 6,435
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 0 0 0 460 155 305
40. Physical sciences 95 65 30 20,785 13,645 7,140
41. Science technologies/technicians 30 10 20 3,775 1,500 2,270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 125 80 50 53,975 33,590 20,385
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 105 70 30 44,735 29,980 14,750
25. Library science 15 0 20 3,400 440 2,965
27. Mathematics and statistics 10 10 0 5,420 2,915 2,500
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 0 0 0 420 255 165
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,685 2,515 170 376,875 335,210 41,670
04. Architecture and related services 20 15 0 9,335 5,630 3,710
14. Engineering 170 135 30 95,005 75,840 19,170
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 270 225 45 69,300 58,610 10,690
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 55 10 50
46. Construction trades 730 690 45 80,455 77,430 3,020
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 1,035 1,020 15 81,470 78,290 3,180
48. Precision production 455 430 25 41,255 39,405 1,850
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,010 685 320 35,820 21,060 14,760
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205 100 100 21,990 12,970 9,025
03. Natural resources and conservation 805 585 225 13,825 8,090 5,740
Health and related fields 1,505 235 1,270 217,640 42,225 175,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 125 45 90 15,955 7,530 8,425
51. Health professions and related programs 1,360 190 1,175 196,250 31,775 164,475
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 20 0 10 5,435 2,925 2,505
Personal, protective and transportation services 825 420 405 76,300 37,755 38,540
12. Personal and culinary services 475 130 340 44,755 12,085 32,670
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0 0 0 190 170 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 25 20 0 460 410 50
43. Security and protective services 110 70 35 14,100 9,595 4,505
49. Transportation and materials moving 220 200 20 16,795 15,490 1,305
Other 0 0 0 115 55 60
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 0 0 0 110 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 30,175 15,425 14,750 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 16,625 8,650 7,975 1,436,545 724,685 711,865
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 13,550 6,775 6,775 1,769,505 878,130 891,370
Location of study inside Canada 12,105 6,095 6,010 1,424,855 709,950 714,905
Same as province or territory of residence 9,550 4,845 4,705 1,064,560 530,135 534,430
Different than province or territory of residence 2,550 1,250 1,300 360,290 179,815 180,475
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 1,450 675 770 344,645 168,180 176,465
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 550 255 290 45,690 25,545 20,145
Philippines 140 50 85 68,760 26,480 42,280
India 20 0 15 41,560 21,025 20,535
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 140 55 85 28,630 16,255 12,370
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 0 0 0 18,850 8,805 10,050
France 15 0 10 2,150 1,275 875
Other 585 310 280 139,010 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 20,170 10,305 9,865 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 9,790 5,230 4,560 814,190 419,375 394,820
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 10,380 5,075 5,300 1,443,630 711,655 731,980
Location of study inside Canada 9,425 4,650 4,775 1,150,780 572,180 578,595
Same as province or territory of residence 7,510 3,680 3,825 857,370 426,365 431,010
Different than province or territory of residence 1,920 970 945 293,410 145,820 147,590
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 950 425 530 292,850 139,470 153,380
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 315 135 180 34,655 18,640 16,015
Philippines 115 35 75 64,000 24,435 39,565
India 20 0 15 37,240 18,505 18,740
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 85 40 45 20,065 11,390 8,675
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 0 0 10 16,600 7,630 8,965
France 0 0 0 1,870 1,105 765
Other 410 205 205 118,425 57,770 60,655

Data quality: Bulkley-Nechako, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia

  • Global non-response rate (GNR), short-form census questionnaire: 7.0%
  • Data quality index showing a short-form income non-response rate higher than or equal to 10%, but lower than 20%.
  • Global non-response rate (GNR), long-form census questionnaire: 11.4%
  • Data quality index showing a long-form income non-response rate higher than or equal to 10%, but lower than 20%.

Data quality: Alberta [Province]

  • Excludes census data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.
  • Global non-response rate (GNR), short-form census questionnaire: 4.7%
  • Global non-response rate (GNR), long-form census questionnaire: 6.1%

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Bulkley-Nechako, RD [Census division], British Columbia 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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