Census Profile, 2016 Census
Fraser Valley, Regional district [Census division], British Columbia and British Columbia [Province]

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Characteristic Fraser Valley, 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 146 235,300 114,870 120,435 3,870,375 1,882,770 1,987,605
No certificate, diploma or degree 48,845 25,175 23,670 601,640 305,320 296,315
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 79,850 39,275 40,570 1,138,565 549,580 588,985
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 106,605 50,420 56,190 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,310
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 24,030 17,675 6,355 338,980 250,270 88,720
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 10,605 6,230 4,380 142,935 83,055 59,880
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 13,420 11,450 1,975 196,045 167,210 28,840
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 40,335 14,690 25,650 700,945 280,300 420,645
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 9,950 3,655 6,295 138,010 54,420 83,585
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 32,295 14,400 17,890 952,240 442,880 509,360
Bachelor's degree 21,100 9,040 12,060 622,670 281,020 341,655
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 3,095 1,080 2,015 69,005 28,575 40,430
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,170 770 400 29,110 16,690 12,420
Master's degree 6,200 2,995 3,205 195,825 94,360 101,465
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 740 525 220 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 146 150,345 73,225 77,120 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,940
No certificate, diploma or degree 21,385 12,025 9,365 244,000 134,410 109,585
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 49,650 24,880 24,770 671,010 330,835 340,175
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 79,315 36,320 42,990 1,617,965 761,790 856,175
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 16,450 12,250 4,195 231,445 172,290 59,155
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 7,210 4,250 2,965 97,350 56,920 40,435
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 9,240 8,000 1,235 134,095 115,370 18,725
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 30,160 10,805 19,360 528,805 210,880 317,925
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 7,215 2,590 4,625 99,695 39,205 60,490
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 25,490 10,675 14,815 758,015 339,415 418,605
Bachelor's degree 16,730 6,810 9,920 497,845 219,005 278,840
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 2,435 800 1,640 52,955 20,995 31,965
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 880 570 315 22,440 11,665 10,775
Master's degree 4,950 2,195 2,755 159,740 73,335 86,405
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 490 305 185 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 151 235,300 114,865 120,430 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 128,690 64,450 64,245 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Education 8,555 2,215 6,340 144,100 34,915 109,185
13. Education 8,555 2,215 6,345 144,100 34,910 109,185
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 3,075 1,320 1,755 98,735 44,465 54,275
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 670 510 160 16,970 12,880 4,090
50. Visual and performing arts 2,405 815 1,590 81,765 31,580 50,185
Humanities 7,335 3,190 4,155 124,600 49,025 75,575
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 495 140 360 15,235 3,675 11,555
23. English language and literature/letters 1,240 330 910 34,710 10,845 23,865
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 2,285 895 1,390 35,720 13,670 22,050
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 10 0 0 585 210 375
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 235 140 6,710 4,050 2,660
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,910 1,120 790 12,275 7,400 4,880
54. History 885 450 430 15,780 8,475 7,300
55. French language and literature/letters 140 25 120 3,580 705 2,880
Social and behavioural sciences and law 9,895 3,080 6,815 245,990 87,960 158,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 95 35 55 4,120 1,060 3,060
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 470 200 265 23,180 8,505 14,680
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,550 160 2,395 38,070 3,285 34,785
22. Legal professions and studies 1,505 395 1,105 38,505 13,545 24,955
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 180 45 125 4,325 1,345 2,985
42. Psychology 1,735 485 1,255 43,230 12,480 30,750
45. Social sciences 3,370 1,760 1,610 94,560 47,755 46,810
Business, management and public administration 18,380 6,055 12,325 426,460 166,470 259,990
30.16 Accounting and computer science 55 10 50 775 215 560
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,755 380 1,375 26,520 5,960 20,565
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 16,570 5,675 10,895 399,160 160,295 238,865
Physical and life sciences and technologies 2,490 1,305 1,180 86,425 46,070 40,355
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 980 430 555 36,760 16,800 19,960
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 710 365 345 19,025 9,400 9,620
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 0 0 10 835 225 610
40. Physical sciences 540 425 110 26,370 18,395 7,975
41. Science technologies/technicians 250 85 165 3,440 1,255 2,185
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 2,765 1,680 1,090 80,070 51,490 28,575
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 2,215 1,475 740 62,795 43,900 18,890
25. Library science 270 15 255 5,560 755 4,805
27. Mathematics and statistics 270 190 80 10,875 6,295 4,580
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 15 0 15 835 540 300
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 23,725 22,435 1,290 427,670 388,335 39,340
04. Architecture and related services 275 225 50 15,490 9,985 5,505
14. Engineering 2,575 2,320 255 98,455 81,055 17,395
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 3,400 3,020 375 68,500 60,490 8,010
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 90 25 65
46. Construction trades 6,815 6,575 240 100,765 97,615 3,150
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 7,055 6,805 255 97,720 94,520 3,200
48. Precision production 3,610 3,490 120 46,660 44,650 2,015
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,965 1,880 1,085 50,210 31,680 18,525
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,160 1,295 865 24,950 13,670 11,275
03. Natural resources and conservation 805 585 220 25,260 18,010 7,250
Health and related fields 18,960 3,260 15,700 322,715 65,735 256,975
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,070 530 545 23,740 11,920 11,820
51. Health professions and related programs 17,560 2,515 15,045 290,645 48,985 241,655
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 330 215 115 8,330 4,835 3,495
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,445 3,995 4,450 122,855 61,605 61,250
12. Personal and culinary services 5,140 1,305 3,830 79,740 24,860 54,885
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 35 30 0 320 290 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 110 110 0 1,235 1,120 115
43. Security and protective services 1,350 920 430 13,935 10,390 3,545
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,810 1,630 185 27,620 24,945 2,680
Other 10 0 10 355 115 240
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 0 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 151 150,345 73,220 77,125 2,532,980 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 71,030 36,900 34,135 915,015 465,250 449,765
Education 5,985 1,405 4,580 96,005 21,035 74,970
13. Education 5,985 1,405 4,580 96,010 21,035 74,975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,360 925 1,435 77,655 34,430 43,225
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 460 325 140 12,710 9,580 3,130
50. Visual and performing arts 1,895 600 1,295 64,940 24,845 40,090
Humanities 5,480 2,260 3,220 93,605 35,490 58,115
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 365 90 280 11,710 2,510 9,195
23. English language and literature/letters 915 245 665 25,665 7,810 17,850
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,910 695 1,210 28,260 10,505 17,750
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 10 0 10 425 170 255
38. Philosophy and religious studies 280 185 90 4,970 2,960 2,010
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,205 705 500 8,330 4,945 3,385
54. History 705 315 390 11,805 6,140 5,665
55. French language and literature/letters 90 10 80 2,445 455 2,000
Social and behavioural sciences and law 7,925 2,335 5,590 196,450 67,000 129,450
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 80 35 40 3,460 845 2,615
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 370 160 215 19,685 6,940 12,750
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 2,040 115 1,925 29,855 2,505 27,350
22. Legal professions and studies 1,225 295 925 31,190 9,665 21,525
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 140 40 95 3,540 1,110 2,425
42. Psychology 1,305 305 1,000 33,055 8,845 24,210
45. Social sciences 2,765 1,380 1,385 75,665 37,095 38,575
Business, management and public administration 13,900 4,465 9,435 335,220 128,975 206,245
30.16 Accounting and computer science 25 0 20 540 170 365
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,380 270 1,110 20,695 4,240 16,455
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 12,495 4,190 8,310 313,985 124,565 189,425
Physical and life sciences and technologies 1,685 825 860 63,705 32,325 31,385
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 690 285 405 28,505 12,595 15,915
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 475 225 255 13,825 6,570 7,260
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 10 10 0 645 160 485
40. Physical sciences 355 275 85 18,525 12,250 6,270
41. Science technologies/technicians 150 40 110 2,210 750 1,460
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 2,355 1,460 895 68,660 44,820 23,840
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 1,960 1,330 635 56,390 39,660 16,725
25. Library science 215 15 200 3,830 545 3,290
27. Mathematics and statistics 170 115 55 7,760 4,185 3,570
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 10 0 10 680 430 250
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 16,880 15,820 1,060 310,855 277,375 33,475
04. Architecture and related services 205 165 45 12,110 7,240 4,875
14. Engineering 1,790 1,580 210 76,935 61,380 15,560
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 2,425 2,135 290 48,690 42,285 6,405
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 65 20 45
46. Construction trades 5,005 4,785 220 72,800 70,225 2,570
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 4,970 4,775 195 69,025 66,545 2,480
48. Precision production 2,485 2,380 105 31,225 29,690 1,535
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,270 1,425 845 39,360 23,810 15,555
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,635 990 645 18,965 9,875 9,090
03. Natural resources and conservation 625 435 195 20,395 13,930 6,470
Health and related fields 14,225 2,480 11,750 244,975 50,520 194,460
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 845 420 420 18,900 9,380 9,520
51. Health professions and related programs 13,115 1,880 11,230 219,800 37,800 182,000
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 270 175 95 6,285 3,340 2,940
Personal, protective and transportation services 6,245 2,925 3,320 91,185 45,925 45,265
12. Personal and culinary services 3,740 960 2,780 58,820 18,880 39,945
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 195 165 30
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 45 45 0 570 505 65
43. Security and protective services 1,140 755 385 11,175 8,110 3,060
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,315 1,155 155 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 157 235,305 114,870 120,435 3,870,380 1,882,770 1,987,610
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 128,695 64,450 64,245 1,740,205 854,900 885,300
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 106,610 50,420 56,190 2,130,175 1,027,870 1,102,305
Location of study inside Canada 89,550 41,775 47,775 1,625,550 785,340 840,205
Same as province or territory of residence 73,180 33,650 39,530 1,243,905 593,275 650,635
Different than province or territory of residence 16,370 8,120 8,245 381,645 192,070 189,575
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 17,055 8,645 8,410 504,630 242,530 262,100
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,270 1,795 1,475 74,030 40,425 33,610
Philippines 980 295 685 56,845 20,455 36,395
India 4,230 2,070 2,165 44,115 22,045 22,065
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,300 1,355 945 58,825 31,920 26,910
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 455 180 275 61,840 27,630 34,210
France 55 30 30 4,385 2,360 2,025
Other 5,760 2,920 2,845 204,580 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 157 150,345 73,220 77,120 2,532,975 1,227,040 1,305,935
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 71,030 36,900 34,130 915,015 465,250 449,765
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 79,315 36,320 42,990 1,617,960 761,790 856,170
Location of study inside Canada 67,140 30,595 36,545 1,239,640 589,155 650,490
Same as province or territory of residence 56,345 25,350 31,000 970,485 454,780 515,700
Different than province or territory of residence 10,790 5,245 5,545 269,155 134,375 134,785
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 12,175 5,730 6,445 378,325 172,640 205,685
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 2,195 1,140 1,055 50,095 26,175 23,920
Philippines 870 255 610 48,935 17,385 31,555
India 3,600 1,680 1,920 36,800 17,455 19,345
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 1,055 590 465 32,890 17,360 15,530
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 415 170 250 53,570 23,445 30,125
France 45 30 15 3,505 1,885 1,615
Other 3,990 1,870 2,125 152,530 68,935 83,595

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Fraser Valley, 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 May 21, 2024).

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