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

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Characteristic Bulkley-Nechako, 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 30,175 15,425 14,745 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
No certificate, diploma or degree 7,215 4,110 3,105 601,640 305,320 296,315
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 9,410 4,540 4,870 1,138,565 549,580 588,985
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 13,550 6,775 6,775 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,310
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,930 3,000 930 338,980 250,270 88,720
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,560 915 645 142,935 83,055 59,880
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 2,365 2,085 285 196,045 167,210 28,840
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 5,230 1,925 3,310 700,945 280,300 420,645
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 805 270 530 138,010 54,420 83,585
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,585 1,575 2,010 952,240 442,880 509,360
Bachelor's degree 2,425 1,090 1,330 622,670 281,020 341,655
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 275 95 180 69,005 28,575 40,430
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 130 45 85 29,110 16,690 12,420
Master's degree 700 320 385 195,825 94,360 101,465
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 60 30 30 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 20,170 10,305 9,860 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,940
No certificate, diploma or degree 3,545 2,185 1,360 244,000 134,410 109,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 6,245 3,045 3,200 671,010 330,835 340,175
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 10,375 5,080 5,305 1,617,965 761,790 856,175
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,825 2,140 685 231,445 172,290 59,155
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,125 650 470 97,350 56,920 40,435
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,700 1,490 215 134,095 115,370 18,725
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,085 1,485 2,600 528,805 210,880 317,925
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 560 220 345 99,695 39,205 60,490
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,910 1,240 1,675 758,015 339,415 418,605
Bachelor's degree 1,995 875 1,120 497,845 219,005 278,840
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 220 90 135 52,955 20,995 31,965
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 95 30 65 22,440 11,665 10,775
Master's degree 575 235 340 159,740 73,335 86,405
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 30 15 15 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 30,175 15,430 14,750 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 16,625 8,650 7,970 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Education 1,330 335 990 144,100 34,915 109,185
13. Education 1,325 335 990 144,100 34,910 109,185
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 235 90 145 98,735 44,465 54,275
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 55 35 20 16,970 12,880 4,090
50. Visual and performing arts 185 55 125 81,765 31,580 50,185
Humanities 430 160 270 124,600 49,025 75,575
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 40 10 40 15,235 3,675 11,555
23. English language and literature/letters 85 25 55 34,710 10,845 23,865
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 100 25 75 35,720 13,670 22,050
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 0 0 0 585 210 375
38. Philosophy and religious studies 25 20 10 6,710 4,050 2,660
39. Theology and religious vocations 120 65 50 12,275 7,400 4,880
54. History 55 25 30 15,780 8,475 7,300
55. French language and literature/letters 10 0 10 3,580 705 2,880
Social and behavioural sciences and law 865 240 625 245,990 87,960 158,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10 10 10 4,120 1,060 3,060
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 65 20 45 23,180 8,505 14,680
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 275 15 265 38,070 3,285 34,785
22. Legal professions and studies 125 45 80 38,505 13,545 24,955
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 15 10 10 4,325 1,345 2,985
42. Psychology 85 30 55 43,230 12,480 30,750
45. Social sciences 290 125 165 94,560 47,755 46,810
Business, management and public administration 2,130 425 1,700 426,460 166,470 259,990
30.16 Accounting and computer science 20 0 20 775 215 560
44. Public administration and social service professions 210 40 165 26,520 5,960 20,565
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,900 385 1,520 399,160 160,295 238,865
Physical and life sciences and technologies 365 205 160 86,425 46,070 40,355
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 120 50 65 36,760 16,800 19,960
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 100 60 35 19,025 9,400 9,620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 0 0 0 835 225 610
40. Physical sciences 115 80 30 26,370 18,395 7,975
41. Science technologies/technicians 30 10 20 3,440 1,255 2,185
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 175 95 80 80,070 51,490 28,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 105 75 35 62,795 43,900 18,890
25. Library science 40 0 35 5,560 755 4,805
27. Mathematics and statistics 20 15 0 10,875 6,295 4,580
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 0 0 0 835 540 300
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 3,740 3,525 215 427,670 388,335 39,340
04. Architecture and related services 30 20 10 15,490 9,985 5,505
14. Engineering 225 190 35 98,455 81,055 17,395
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 350 290 55 68,500 60,490 8,010
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 90 25 65
46. Construction trades 1,040 980 60 100,765 97,615 3,150
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 1,475 1,455 20 97,720 94,520 3,200
48. Precision production 630 590 40 46,660 44,650 2,015
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,225 865 360 50,210 31,680 18,525
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 305 170 135 24,950 13,670 11,275
03. Natural resources and conservation 915 695 230 25,260 18,010 7,250
Health and related fields 2,020 295 1,725 322,715 65,735 256,975
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 165 45 120 23,740 11,920 11,820
51. Health professions and related programs 1,820 235 1,580 290,645 48,985 241,655
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 40 10 25 8,330 4,835 3,495
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,035 535 500 122,855 61,605 61,250
12. Personal and culinary services 575 160 415 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 30 25 0 1,235 1,120 115
43. Security and protective services 110 80 35 13,935 10,390 3,545
49. Transportation and materials moving 320 275 50 27,620 24,945 2,680
Other 0 0 10 355 115 240
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 20,170 10,310 9,865 2,532,980 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 9,790 5,230 4,560 915,015 465,250 449,765
Education 990 235 755 96,005 21,035 74,970
13. Education 990 235 750 96,010 21,035 74,975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 180 75 110 77,655 34,430 43,225
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 35 20 15 12,710 9,580 3,130
50. Visual and performing arts 150 55 95 64,940 24,845 40,090
Humanities 340 110 225 93,605 35,490 58,115
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 30 0 25 11,710 2,510 9,195
23. English language and literature/letters 60 15 40 25,665 7,810 17,850
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 90 25 65 28,260 10,505 17,750
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 0 0 0 425 170 255
38. Philosophy and religious studies 25 15 10 4,970 2,960 2,010
39. Theology and religious vocations 90 45 50 8,330 4,945 3,385
54. History 35 15 20 11,805 6,140 5,665
55. French language and literature/letters 0 0 0 2,445 455 2,000
Social and behavioural sciences and law 755 205 550 196,450 67,000 129,450
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 10 0 10 3,460 845 2,615
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 50 15 40 19,685 6,940 12,750
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 245 15 230 29,855 2,505 27,350
22. Legal professions and studies 120 40 80 31,190 9,665 21,525
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 15 10 10 3,540 1,110 2,425
42. Psychology 80 30 50 33,055 8,845 24,210
45. Social sciences 235 100 135 75,665 37,095 38,575
Business, management and public administration 1,665 360 1,305 335,220 128,975 206,245
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0 0 0 540 170 365
44. Public administration and social service professions 195 45 155 20,695 4,240 16,455
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,465 315 1,150 313,985 124,565 189,425
Physical and life sciences and technologies 300 155 150 63,705 32,325 31,385
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 100 35 65 28,505 12,595 15,915
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 70 45 30 13,825 6,570 7,260
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 0 0 0 645 160 485
40. Physical sciences 95 65 30 18,525 12,250 6,270
41. Science technologies/technicians 30 10 20 2,210 750 1,460
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 125 80 50 68,660 44,820 23,840
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 105 70 30 56,390 39,660 16,725
25. Library science 15 0 20 3,830 545 3,290
27. Mathematics and statistics 10 10 0 7,760 4,185 3,570
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 0 0 0 680 430 250
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,685 2,515 170 310,855 277,375 33,475
04. Architecture and related services 20 15 0 12,110 7,240 4,875
14. Engineering 170 135 30 76,935 61,380 15,560
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 270 225 45 48,690 42,285 6,405
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 65 20 45
46. Construction trades 730 690 45 72,800 70,225 2,570
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 1,035 1,020 15 69,025 66,545 2,480
48. Precision production 455 430 25 31,225 29,690 1,535
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,010 685 320 39,360 23,810 15,555
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 205 100 100 18,965 9,875 9,090
03. Natural resources and conservation 805 585 225 20,395 13,930 6,470
Health and related fields 1,505 235 1,270 244,975 50,520 194,460
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 125 45 90 18,900 9,380 9,520
51. Health professions and related programs 1,360 190 1,175 219,800 37,800 182,000
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 20 0 10 6,285 3,340 2,940
Personal, protective and transportation services 825 420 405 91,185 45,925 45,265
12. Personal and culinary services 475 130 340 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 25 20 0 570 505 65
43. Security and protective services 110 70 35 11,175 8,110 3,060
49. Transportation and materials moving 220 200 20 20,430 18,265 2,165
Other 0 0 0 275 85 185
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 0 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 30,175 15,425 14,750 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 16,625 8,650 7,975 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 13,550 6,775 6,775 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,305
Location of study inside Canada 12,105 6,095 6,010 1,625,550 785,340 840,205
Same as province or territory of residence 9,550 4,845 4,705 1,243,905 593,275 650,635
Different than province or territory of residence 2,550 1,250 1,300 381,645 192,070 189,575
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 1,450 675 770 504,630 242,530 262,100
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 550 255 290 74,030 40,425 33,610
Philippines 140 50 85 56,845 20,455 36,395
India 20 0 15 44,115 22,045 22,065
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 140 55 85 58,825 31,920 26,910
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 0 0 0 61,840 27,630 34,210
France 15 0 10 4,385 2,360 2,025
Other 585 310 280 204,580 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 20,170 10,305 9,865 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 9,790 5,230 4,560 915,015 465,250 449,765
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 10,380 5,075 5,300 1,617,960 761,790 856,170
Location of study inside Canada 9,425 4,650 4,775 1,239,640 589,155 650,490
Same as province or territory of residence 7,510 3,680 3,825 970,485 454,780 515,700
Different than province or territory of residence 1,920 970 945 269,155 134,375 134,785
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 950 425 530 378,325 172,640 205,685
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 315 135 180 50,095 26,175 23,920
Philippines 115 35 75 48,935 17,385 31,555
India 20 0 15 36,800 17,455 19,345
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 85 40 45 32,890 17,360 15,530
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 0 0 10 53,570 23,445 30,125
France 0 0 0 3,505 1,885 1,615
Other 410 205 205 152,530 68,935 83,595

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: British Columbia [Province]

  • Excludes census data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.
  • Global non-response rate (GNR), short-form census questionnaire: 4.9%
  • Global non-response rate (GNR), long-form census questionnaire: 6.1%
  • Data quality index showing a long-form income non-response rate higher than or equal to 10%, but lower than 20%.

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 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 10, 2024).

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