Census Profile, 2016 Census
Ottawa, City [Census subdivision], Ontario and Northwest Territories [Territory]

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Ontario
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Northwest Territories

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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 934,243 ... ... 41,786 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 883,391 ... ... 41,462 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 5.8 ... ... 0.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 395,985 ... ... 17,666 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 373,756 ... ... 14,981 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 334.8 ... ... 0.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 2,790.30 ... ... 1,143,793.86 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 934,245 453,875 480,365 41,785 21,280 20,510
0 to 14 years 155,680 79,185 76,490 8,875 4,475 4,395
0 to 4 years 48,870 24,800 24,070 3,120 1,605 1,515
5 to 9 years 53,715 27,365 26,350 3,015 1,520 1,495
10 to 14 years 53,095 27,020 26,075 2,740 1,350 1,385
15 to 64 years 634,425 310,390 324,035 29,690 15,090 14,600
15 to 19 years 57,190 28,990 28,200 2,715 1,405 1,310
20 to 24 years 68,645 34,575 34,070 3,065 1,635 1,430
25 to 29 years 63,695 31,675 32,025 3,465 1,755 1,710
30 to 34 years 61,670 30,105 31,565 3,385 1,670 1,720
35 to 39 years 59,575 28,330 31,250 3,215 1,565 1,650
40 to 44 years 62,710 29,880 32,830 2,825 1,365 1,460
45 to 49 years 65,960 31,980 33,980 2,880 1,485 1,400
50 to 54 years 73,210 36,005 37,210 3,200 1,620 1,575
55 to 59 years 66,765 32,370 34,395 2,825 1,480 1,345
60 to 64 years 54,990 26,475 28,510 2,105 1,110 1,000
65 years and over 144,140 64,300 79,840 3,220 1,715 1,510
65 to 69 years 48,130 22,870 25,265 1,410 785 630
70 to 74 years 33,875 15,790 18,085 820 450 370
75 to 79 years 24,600 11,135 13,465 465 230 235
80 to 84 years 17,950 7,765 10,185 300 155 145
85 years and over 19,580 6,740 12,840 225 95 130
85 to 89 years 11,720 4,480 7,245 150 65 80
90 to 94 years 5,995 1,845 4,145 55 25 35
95 to 99 years 1,640 385 1,255 20 5 10
100 years and over 225 30 200 0 0 5
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 16.7 17.4 15.9 21.2 21.0 21.4
15 to 64 years 67.9 68.4 67.5 71.1 70.9 71.2
65 years and over 15.4 14.2 16.6 7.7 8.1 7.4
85 years and over 2.1 1.5 2.7 0.5 0.4 0.6
Average age of the population 40.1 39.2 41.0 34.9 35.1 34.8
Median age of the population 40.1 39.0 41.0 34.0 34.0 34.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Single-detached house 158,235 ... ... 8,625 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 68,645 ... ... 450 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 146,085 ... ... 5,400 ... ...
Semi-detached house 20,140 ... ... 975 ... ...
Row house 79,340 ... ... 1,595 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 7,055 ... ... 385 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 39,095 ... ... 2,375 ... ...
Other single-attached house 465 ... ... 60 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 800 ... ... 505 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 person 105,750 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
2 persons 124,280 ... ... 4,305 ... ...
3 persons 58,010 ... ... 2,680 ... ...
4 persons 55,215 ... ... 2,425 ... ...
5 or more persons 30,500 ... ... 1,935 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 916,860 ... ... 41,135 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 778,565 374,690 403,875 32,910 16,800 16,110
Married or living common law 437,500 218,705 218,795 17,955 9,010 8,945
Married 366,365 182,795 183,565 11,585 5,840 5,735
Living common law 71,130 35,910 35,225 6,375 3,165 3,205
Not married and not living common law 341,065 155,985 185,080 14,955 7,790 7,165
Never married 236,315 123,415 112,895 11,840 6,570 5,270
Separated 21,015 8,500 12,520 800 365 435
Divorced 46,000 16,540 29,460 1,315 575 735
Widowed 37,730 7,535 30,200 1,010 280 730
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 254,770 ... ... 11,105 ... ...
2 persons 123,855 ... ... 4,835 ... ...
3 persons 54,635 ... ... 2,730 ... ...
4 persons 53,395 ... ... 2,230 ... ...
5 or more persons 22,885 ... ... 1,305 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 254,765 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Total couple families 213,535 ... ... 8,695 ... ...
Married couples 177,990 ... ... 5,510 ... ...
Common-law couples 35,545 ... ... 3,185 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 41,230 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
Female parent 32,860 ... ... 1,790 ... ...
Male parent 8,375 ... ... 620 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 213,535 ... ... 8,700 ... ...
Couples without children 99,685 ... ... 3,395 ... ...
Couples with children 113,855 ... ... 5,300 ... ...
1 child 42,565 ... ... 2,105 ... ...
2 children 49,890 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
3 or more children 21,390 ... ... 1,205 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 41,235 ... ... 2,410 ... ...
1 child 24,170 ... ... 1,440 ... ...
2 children 12,065 ... ... 625 ... ...
3 or more children 4,995 ... ... 345 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 168,745 78,365 90,380 7,125 3,975 3,150
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One-census-family households 243,070 ... ... 9,930 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 94,935 ... ... 3,080 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 148,135 ... ... 6,850 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 5,755 ... ... 565 ... ...
Non-census-family households 124,935 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
One-person households 105,750 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 19,185 ... ... 840 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 923,375 449,335 474,040 41,375 21,055 20,325
English only 549,395 279,175 270,220 36,845 18,945 17,900
French only 12,680 5,075 7,610 60 30 30
English and French 347,510 159,620 187,890 4,275 1,985 2,295
Neither English nor French 13,790 5,465 8,320 195 90 105
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 923,370 449,335 474,035 41,375 21,050 20,325
English 749,725 370,365 379,360 39,875 20,255 19,620
French 138,900 63,600 75,300 1,165 625 540
English and French 21,300 10,070 11,230 150 85 65
Neither English nor French 13,445 5,295 8,150 195 90 100
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 149,550 68,635 80,915 1,240 665 570
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 16.2 15.3 17.1 3.0 3.2 2.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 923,375 449,330 474,040 41,380 21,050 20,330
Single responses 889,715 433,335 456,385 40,565 20,675 19,890
Official languages 689,300 338,895 350,405 32,940 16,920 16,020
English 562,070 280,205 281,870 31,765 16,290 15,470
French 127,225 58,690 68,530 1,175 630 550
Non-official languages 200,420 94,440 105,975 7,625 3,755 3,875
Aboriginal languages 650 245 405 4,635 2,270 2,360
Algonquian languages 280 115 165 145 65 80
Blackfoot 0 0 0 5 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 155 70 85 130 60 70
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Naskapi 10 5 5 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 20 15 5 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 5 5 5 0 5
Southern East Cree 5 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 25 10 15 5 0 0
Woods Cree 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 75 35 40 120 55 65
Eastern Algonquian languages 20 5 10 5 0 0
Malecite 5 5 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 15 10 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 105 35 65 15 5 5
Algonquin 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ojibway 70 25 45 15 5 5
Oji-Cree 10 5 5 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 3,875 1,950 1,930
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 5 3,875 1,945 1,930
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 5 0 5 440 250 190
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,600 820 775
Gwich'in 0 0 0 140 60 90
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 1,690 820 870
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 745 365 380
South Slavey 0 0 0 775 375 395
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 175 80 90
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 330 110 215 600 250 350
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 470 210 265
Inuktitut 295 95 200 110 30 80
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 30 15 15 20 10 5
Iroquoian languages 25 10 15 0 5 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 20 10 15 5 0 5
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 5 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 5 5 0 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 199,765 94,195 105,575 2,990 1,480 1,510
Afro-Asiatic languages 44,350 22,200 22,150 215 140 70
Berber languages 375 195 180 5 0 0
Kabyle 250 130 120 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 130 65 60 5 0 0
Cushitic languages 6,660 2,870 3,785 50 40 10
Bilen 50 25 25 0 0 0
Oromo 215 120 95 0 0 0
Somali 6,300 2,680 3,615 45 40 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 0 0 0
Semitic languages 37,255 19,100 18,160 160 105 60
Amharic 1,455 680 770 20 10 10
Arabic 34,295 17,670 16,625 120 75 50
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 75 35 45 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 10 5 5 0 0 0
Harari 60 30 30 0 5 0
Hebrew 355 190 160 0 5 0
Maltese 30 10 20 0 0 0
Tigrigna 905 440 460 20 15 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,045 3,225 3,815 165 75 90
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,100 485 610 0 0 0
Vietnamese 5,930 2,735 3,195 160 75 85
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 10 5 10 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 7,785 2,835 4,950 910 380 525
Bikol 30 15 15 5 0 5
Cebuano 370 120 245 60 25 35
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 110 35 75 15 10 10
Ilocano 575 225 345 70 25 45
Malagasy 55 25 25 0 0 0
Malay 395 160 235 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 25 10 15 5 0 0
Pangasinan 30 15 15 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 6,035 2,170 3,865 745 320 430
Waray-Waray 45 15 30 0 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 120 40 75 5 5 0
Creole languages 4,175 1,745 2,435 40 25 15
Haitian Creole 290 130 160 5 5 5
Creole, n.o.s. 3,705 1,535 2,170 25 15 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 180 85 95 15 10 5
Dravidian languages 3,805 1,965 1,840 60 40 25
Kannada 225 115 105 0 0 0
Malayalam 660 345 315 25 15 5
Tamil 2,415 1,230 1,185 20 10 5
Telugu 485 270 220 15 10 10
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 15 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 87,105 41,440 45,665 1,045 540 500
Albanian 660 325 335 10 5 0
Armenian 465 235 230 45 25 25
Balto-Slavic languages 20,270 9,080 11,190 220 120 100
Baltic languages 455 200 260 0 0 5
Latvian 250 110 140 0 0 0
Lithuanian 210 85 125 0 0 5
Slavic languages 19,815 8,885 10,930 220 125 100
Belarusan 40 20 20 5 0 0
Bosnian 600 275 325 5 0 0
Bulgarian 845 390 455 10 5 5
Croatian 1,005 460 540 15 10 5
Czech 915 405 505 15 5 10
Macedonian 65 25 40 5 5 5
Polish 5,525 2,485 3,035 45 30 20
Russian 6,150 2,680 3,470 40 20 20
Serbian 1,705 810 890 15 10 5
Serbo-Croatian 515 255 260 0 0 0
Slovak 570 260 315 25 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 210 85 125 10 5 5
Ukrainian 1,630 695 935 35 15 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 0 0 0
Celtic languages 110 50 60 10 5 5
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 20 0 0 0
Welsh 50 15 35 5 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 8,680 3,980 4,705 270 125 145
Afrikaans 160 80 85 20 5 15
Danish 295 135 165 5 5 0
Dutch 2,215 1,060 1,150 55 25 30
Frisian 40 20 20 0 0 0
German 5,275 2,345 2,930 170 80 90
Icelandic 20 10 10 5 0 5
Norwegian 135 60 75 0 0 0
Swedish 275 140 135 10 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 75 35 45 0 0 0
Yiddish 175 95 75 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 0 0 0
Greek 2,110 1,105 1,005 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages 26,965 13,585 13,375 285 155 125
Indo-Aryan languages 18,345 9,255 9,085 245 140 110
Bengali 3,255 1,615 1,645 70 40 30
Gujarati 1,470 760 710 15 10 5
Hindi 2,875 1,470 1,400 40 20 20
Kashmiri 20 10 10 0 0 0
Konkani 105 55 50 0 0 0
Marathi 290 150 140 5 0 0
Nepali 925 440 485 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 40 20 20 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,880 1,995 1,885 50 30 20
Sindhi 270 120 145 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 810 395 420 10 0 0
Urdu 4,410 2,220 2,180 45 20 25
Iranian languages 8,530 4,280 4,250 35 15 20
Kurdish 655 335 315 0 0 0
Pashto 1,025 520 510 5 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 6,850 3,420 3,430 30 10 15
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 60 40 5 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 27,840 13,070 14,770 190 95 95
Catalan 30 15 15 0 0 0
Italian 9,030 4,470 4,560 50 35 15
Portuguese 4,205 1,970 2,240 25 10 15
Romanian 2,560 1,165 1,400 10 5 5
Spanish 11,985 5,445 6,540 105 50 60
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Japanese 990 300 685 60 20 45
Kartvelian languages 35 15 20 0 0 0
Georgian 30 15 25 0 0 0
Korean 2,065 875 1,185 40 20 20
Mongolic languages 35 15 15 0 0 0
Mongolian 30 15 20 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 5,380 2,360 3,020 135 80 60
Akan (Twi) 355 175 180 15 10 10
Bamanankan 75 30 50 0 0 0
Edo 35 20 20 0 0 0
Ewe 75 30 50 0 5 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 100 45 55 0 0 0
Ga 60 30 30 0 0 0
Ganda 125 55 65 10 10 0
Igbo 180 90 95 5 5 0
Lingala 320 120 205 5 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 840 360 475 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 650 235 420 5 5 0
Shona 110 40 70 40 20 15
Swahili 1,100 485 615 5 0 0
Wolof 80 35 45 0 0 0
Yoruba 240 125 110 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,030 485 545 50 25 30
Nilo-Saharan languages 305 140 165 5 5 0
Dinka 90 45 45 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 220 95 120 5 0 0
Sign languages 220 105 120 5 5 0
American Sign Language 75 30 50 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 140 75 65 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 31,945 14,835 17,105 250 120 130
Chinese languages 31,130 14,445 16,690 250 120 125
Cantonese 10,160 4,775 5,380 110 55 55
Hakka 155 65 90 0 0 5
Mandarin 18,575 8,565 10,010 60 30 30
Min Dong 50 25 25 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 725 315 410 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 445 205 240 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,010 485 520 75 40 35
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 815 395 420 0 0 0
Burmese 225 120 110 0 0 0
Karenic languages 325 155 165 0 0 0
Tibetan 95 50 40 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 170 75 95 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 690 245 445 10 0 5
Lao 345 155 190 5 0 0
Thai 345 90 255 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 1,645 835 815 5 5 5
Azerbaijani 120 70 55 0 0 0
Turkish 1,390 705 685 5 5 0
Uyghur 10 5 5 0 0 0
Uzbek 65 30 40 5 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 0 0 0
Uralic languages 2,055 965 1,085 30 20 10
Estonian 150 70 80 5 0 0
Finnish 300 120 185 10 5 5
Hungarian 1,595 775 825 20 15 5
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 140 85 60 5 0 5
Multiple responses 33,660 16,000 17,655 815 375 440
English and French 12,295 5,825 6,475 145 65 75
English and non-official language 15,135 7,340 7,795 630 285 345
French and non-official language 3,815 1,730 2,085 35 20 15
English, French and non-official language 2,415 1,110 1,300 5 0 5
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 923,370 449,335 474,040 41,380 21,055 20,325
Single responses 866,210 422,345 443,870 40,290 20,550 19,740
Official languages 766,810 375,540 391,270 36,905 18,780 18,125
English 680,895 336,595 344,305 36,270 18,465 17,810
French 85,910 38,945 46,965 635 315 315
Non-official languages 99,400 46,805 52,600 3,385 1,765 1,620
Aboriginal languages 210 90 125 2,045 1,080 965
Algonquian languages 70 35 40 20 5 5
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 55 20 35 15 10 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 5 0 5 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 5 5 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 5 5 10 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 5 5 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 30 15 15 15 5 5
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 5
Mi'kmaq 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 5 5 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 15 10 5 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 1,950 1,040 915
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 5 0 1,950 1,035 915
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 160 85 70
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 1,020 550 470
Gwich'in 0 0 0 20 10 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 745 385 360
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 340 185 160
South Slavey 0 0 0 320 160 160
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 90 45 45
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 130 55 75 70 30 40
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 5 55 20 30
Inuktitut 120 45 70 10 5 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 5 10 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 5 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 99,190 46,715 52,480 1,340 685 655
Afro-Asiatic languages 24,665 11,855 12,810 130 90 40
Berber languages 220 110 115 0 0 0
Kabyle 180 85 95 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 40 20 15 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 3,860 1,580 2,275 35 30 0
Bilen 30 15 10 0 0 0
Oromo 130 70 60 0 0 0
Somali 3,645 1,475 2,165 35 35 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 60 20 35 0 0 0
Semitic languages 20,580 10,165 10,415 95 60 35
Amharic 845 400 445 10 5 5
Arabic 19,105 9,455 9,645 75 45 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 40 15 20 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 20 5 10 0 0 0
Hebrew 135 80 60 0 0 0
Maltese 5 0 5 0 0 0
Tigrigna 415 195 220 15 5 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,140 1,895 2,245 105 50 55
Khmer (Cambodian) 460 200 265 0 0 0
Vietnamese 3,680 1,700 1,980 105 50 55
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 5 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 3,335 1,395 1,940 455 215 235
Bikol 5 5 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 125 55 70 20 10 15
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 40 15 25 15 10 5
Ilocano 230 105 120 20 5 10
Malagasy 10 10 10 0 0 0
Malay 120 50 70 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 5 5 5 0 0 0
Pangasinan 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 2,745 1,130 1,615 400 190 215
Waray-Waray 15 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Creole languages 1,825 745 1,080 15 10 5
Haitian Creole 155 70 90 5 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 1,605 645 960 5 5 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 5 5 5
Dravidian languages 1,845 915 935 30 15 15
Kannada 75 45 35 0 0 0
Malayalam 280 150 135 15 10 5
Tamil 1,285 615 665 5 5 5
Telugu 195 105 90 10 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 37,270 17,645 19,625 350 170 175
Albanian 295 140 155 0 0 0
Armenian 205 95 110 25 10 15
Balto-Slavic languages 8,925 4,195 4,730 55 25 30
Baltic languages 105 45 60 0 0 0
Latvian 55 25 35 0 0 0
Lithuanian 45 25 25 0 0 0
Slavic languages 8,815 4,150 4,670 55 25 30
Belarusan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Bosnian 305 150 150 5 5 0
Bulgarian 400 190 210 0 0 0
Croatian 330 150 180 0 0 0
Czech 205 100 110 5 0 5
Macedonian 15 10 5 0 0 0
Polish 1,995 915 1,075 10 5 5
Russian 3,625 1,690 1,935 20 10 10
Serbian 1,005 500 505 5 5 0
Serbo-Croatian 200 105 95 0 0 0
Slovak 195 90 105 5 0 5
Slovene (Slovenian) 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ukrainian 505 230 275 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 10 5 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 5 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 915 415 495 45 20 20
Afrikaans 35 20 20 10 0 5
Danish 25 10 10 0 0 0
Dutch 145 70 80 5 0 5
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 625 275 355 25 15 15
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 5
Norwegian 10 5 10 0 0 0
Swedish 55 35 20 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 15 10 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 625 300 325 5 5 0
Indo-Iranian languages 14,665 7,155 7,510 170 90 80
Indo-Aryan languages 9,590 4,740 4,850 155 85 70
Bengali 1,945 940 1,010 40 25 20
Gujarati 605 310 300 10 5 5
Hindi 1,285 650 635 15 10 5
Kashmiri 5 5 0 0 0 0
Konkani 35 15 20 0 0 0
Marathi 110 50 60 0 0 0
Nepali 730 360 375 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 15 5 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,190 1,105 1,085 40 25 15
Sindhi 65 30 40 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 390 190 195 5 0 0
Urdu 2,215 1,090 1,125 35 20 15
Iranian languages 5,055 2,400 2,655 20 5 10
Kurdish 370 195 175 0 0 0
Pashto 645 310 335 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 4,040 1,895 2,140 20 10 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 11,635 5,340 6,295 45 25 30
Catalan 15 5 10 0 0 0
Italian 2,500 1,110 1,390 5 5 5
Portuguese 1,850 870 980 5 0 5
Romanian 1,190 555 635 5 5 0
Spanish 6,070 2,795 3,270 30 15 20
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Japanese 385 140 250 50 20 25
Kartvelian languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Georgian 5 5 5 0 0 0
Korean 1,140 530 615 20 10 10
Mongolic languages 15 10 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 15 10 5 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,480 660 820 40 20 20
Akan (Twi) 125 60 65 5 0 0
Bamanankan 10 5 10 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 20 5 15 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 25 15 15 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 5 0 0 0
Ganda 30 10 20 5 0 0
Igbo 55 25 25 0 0 5
Lingala 65 20 45 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 265 135 135 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 230 80 150 0 0 0
Shona 20 10 10 15 5 10
Swahili 380 175 210 0 0 0
Wolof 30 15 15 0 0 0
Yoruba 55 30 25 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 150 70 80 10 10 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 80 35 40 0 0 0
Dinka 25 15 10 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 50 20 30 0 0 0
Sign languages 305 165 145 5 5 5
American Sign Language 105 50 60 0 0 5
Quebec Sign Language 10 5 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 195 115 85 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 21,045 9,955 11,090 135 70 65
Chinese languages 20,465 9,680 10,790 135 70 65
Cantonese 5,840 2,685 3,155 55 30 25
Hakka 50 15 30 0 0 0
Mandarin 13,455 6,435 7,020 35 15 20
Min Dong 15 5 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 280 115 165 0 0 5
Wu (Shanghainese) 250 120 130 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 575 300 275 45 25 20
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 580 275 305 5 0 0
Burmese 145 65 80 0 0 0
Karenic languages 250 120 130 0 0 0
Tibetan 70 35 35 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 115 50 65 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 260 100 160 5 0 0
Lao 165 70 95 5 0 0
Thai 95 30 65 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 855 415 440 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 50 25 30 0 0 0
Turkish 745 360 380 0 0 0
Uyghur 5 5 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 35 15 20 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 20 15 5 0 0 0
Uralic languages 500 240 265 0 0 0
Estonian 20 10 15 0 0 0
Finnish 35 15 20 0 0 0
Hungarian 445 210 230 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 35 20 15 0 0 0
Multiple responses 57,160 26,990 30,170 1,090 500 585
English and French 12,480 5,755 6,725 125 55 70
English and non-official language 36,690 17,710 18,980 930 430 495
French and non-official language 3,305 1,395 1,910 15 5 5
English, French and non-official language 4,685 2,130 2,560 25 10 15
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 923,375 449,335 474,040 41,375 21,050 20,325
None 705,915 348,065 357,855 34,235 17,535 16,700
English 80,960 38,220 42,740 2,180 1,145 1,030
French 59,935 27,450 32,490 785 365 425
Non-official language 67,655 31,565 36,095 4,105 1,970 2,135
Aboriginal 405 150 255 2,995 1,440 1,555
Non-Aboriginal 67,250 31,410 35,840 1,110 530 580
English and French 2,595 1,220 1,380 15 5 5
English and non-official language 2,415 1,125 1,290 15 10 10
French and non-official language 3,800 1,645 2,150 45 25 25
English, French and non-official language 90 50 45 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 761,420 367,460 393,960 32,330 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 728,270 351,485 376,785 31,290 15,980 15,315
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,857 48,479 36,936 50,618 54,924 46,322
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 728,540 351,520 377,015 31,295 15,980 15,310
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,136 42,234 33,174 45,254 48,505 41,935
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 663,315 324,730 338,580 28,515 14,760 13,750
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,826 48,921 35,935 53,324 58,388 49,104
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 502,905 222,930 279,975 30,555 15,590 14,965
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,215 1,434 4,358 948 943 1,794
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 546,025 274,960 271,070 27,150 14,125 13,030
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,955 46,070 36,746 53,161 57,762 48,970
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 761,420 367,450 393,975 32,325 16,470 15,855
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 728,080 351,205 376,880 31,265 15,995 15,275
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,605 62,746 47,019 64,586 70,000 58,918
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 728,355 351,210 377,145 31,270 15,995 15,275
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,428 50,106 39,141 53,344 56,951 49,567
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 663,600 324,535 339,060 28,545 14,780 13,770
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,792 63,743 46,224 65,472 71,244 59,277
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 502,790 222,910 279,885 30,535 15,630 14,900
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,757 6,055 7,317 4,924 4,259 5,622
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 546,025 274,445 271,580 27,155 14,110 13,040
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 53,088 60,456 45,642 63,796 69,117 58,040
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 761,420 367,450 393,975 32,325 16,475 15,855
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 279,480 150,600 128,880 13,570 7,190 6,375
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 65,546 70,955 60,631 86,780 91,659 81,218
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 75,111 82,331 66,674 91,177 96,979 84,636
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 91.4 93.9 88.4 92.6 94.2 90.5
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 72.8 75.0 70.0 85.3 86.5 83.9
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 8.6 6.1 11.6 7.4 5.8 9.5
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 761,420 367,460 393,960 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without total income 33,150 15,980 17,170 1,035 495 540
With total income 728,270 351,485 376,785 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with total income 95.6 95.7 95.6 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 99,195 45,455 53,740 4,455 2,335 2,120
$10,000 to $19,999 107,875 44,780 63,090 3,655 1,750 1,910
$20,000 to $29,999 78,010 32,865 45,140 3,100 1,430 1,670
$30,000 to $39,999 66,630 28,950 37,675 2,290 1,065 1,220
$40,000 to $49,999 63,305 27,810 35,495 2,025 930 1,095
$50,000 to $59,999 58,005 26,620 31,385 1,830 895 935
$60,000 to $69,999 51,605 25,385 26,225 1,730 855 875
$70,000 to $79,999 42,025 21,880 20,145 1,620 750 870
$80,000 to $89,999 36,815 19,760 17,050 1,560 690 870
$90,000 to $99,999 32,270 17,200 15,075 1,495 735 760
$100,000 and over 92,535 60,775 31,760 7,520 4,535 2,980
$100,000 to $149,999 65,295 41,095 24,205 5,685 3,250 2,435
$150,000 and over 27,240 19,685 7,560 1,835 1,290 550
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 761,420 367,460 393,955 32,330 16,470 15,855
Without after-tax income 32,880 15,940 16,940 1,040 490 540
With after-tax income 728,535 351,520 377,015 31,290 15,980 15,310
Percentage with after-tax income 95.7 95.7 95.7 96.8 97.0 96.6
Under $10,000 (including loss) 103,495 46,300 57,195 4,495 2,350 2,145
$10,000 to $19,999 112,260 46,980 65,280 3,755 1,805 1,950
$20,000 to $29,999 89,985 38,505 51,480 3,395 1,580 1,815
$30,000 to $39,999 81,965 35,855 46,105 2,710 1,245 1,465
$40,000 to $49,999 78,235 35,230 43,000 2,455 1,195 1,260
$50,000 to $59,999 68,435 33,495 34,940 2,285 1,145 1,140
$60,000 to $69,999 54,560 29,055 25,505 2,130 940 1,195
$70,000 to $79,999 45,775 24,715 21,060 2,090 1,020 1,075
$80,000 and over 93,825 61,380 32,440 7,965 4,700 3,265
$80,000 to $89,999 32,630 19,255 13,375 2,060 1,030 1,035
$90,000 to $99,999 19,260 12,495 6,760 1,930 1,080 850
$100,000 and over 41,935 29,630 12,310 3,970 2,595 1,380
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 761,420 367,465 393,960 32,325 16,470 15,855
Without employment income 215,395 92,505 122,890 5,180 2,350 2,830
With employment income 546,025 274,960 271,065 27,155 14,125 13,025
Percentage with employment income 71.7 74.8 68.8 84.0 85.8 82.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 67,195 32,655 34,540 3,295 1,675 1,615
$5,000 to $9,999 40,580 18,300 22,280 1,825 945 880
$10,000 to $19,999 65,320 29,700 35,620 2,625 1,255 1,370
$20,000 to $29,999 50,625 23,530 27,095 1,940 965 975
$30,000 to $39,999 44,810 21,210 23,595 1,765 850 920
$40,000 to $49,999 43,030 19,575 23,460 1,650 795 855
$50,000 to $59,999 40,775 18,705 22,070 1,520 765 755
$60,000 to $69,999 36,550 17,765 18,790 1,480 705 775
$70,000 to $79,999 29,655 15,370 14,285 1,505 685 825
$80,000 and over 127,485 78,160 49,330 9,545 5,495 4,050
$80,000 to $89,999 29,530 15,440 14,090 1,470 655 815
$90,000 to $99,999 26,485 14,205 12,280 1,385 715 670
$100,000 and over 71,475 48,515 22,960 6,685 4,120 2,565
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 373,760 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 85,981 ... ... 117,688 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 73,745 ... ... 99,664 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 105,750 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,369 ... ... 62,098 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,026 ... ... 53,862 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 268,010 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 107,064 ... ... 141,399 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,248 ... ... 119,496 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 106,372 ... ... 134,794 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 86,579 ... ... 111,332 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 105,745 ... ... 3,640 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 56,590 ... ... 73,309 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 46,078 ... ... 60,172 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 268,010 ... ... 11,340 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 126,013 ... ... 154,528 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 102,559 ... ... 127,752 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,250 ... ... 145 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,900 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 9,095 ... ... 285 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,445 ... ... 405 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 10,405 ... ... 485 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,920 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 11,170 ... ... 335 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 11,660 ... ... 385 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 12,120 ... ... 320 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 12,150 ... ... 295 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 24,805 ... ... 615 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 24,765 ... ... 590 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 23,225 ... ... 580 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 22,580 ... ... 680 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 21,430 ... ... 590 ... ...
$100,000 and over 156,845 ... ... 8,660 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 43,800 ... ... 1,635 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 32,760 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 42,310 ... ... 2,260 ... ...
$200,000 and over 37,975 ... ... 3,240 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,610 ... ... 150 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 4,970 ... ... 220 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 9,220 ... ... 290 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 11,915 ... ... 410 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 11,650 ... ... 510 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 12,395 ... ... 390 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 13,340 ... ... 385 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 14,530 ... ... 415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 15,340 ... ... 370 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 15,625 ... ... 345 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 31,215 ... ... 760 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 29,345 ... ... 725 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 28,265 ... ... 855 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 25,850 ... ... 855 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 22,545 ... ... 830 ... ...
$100,000 and over 120,940 ... ... 7,465 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 43,895 ... ... 1,970 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 30,505 ... ... 1,540 ... ...
$150,000 and over 46,545 ... ... 3,955 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 253,415 ... ... 10,770 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 109,083 ... ... 138,515 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 92,624 ... ... 117,120 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.0 ... ... 3.3 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 92,815 ... ... 2,990 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 102,233 ... ... 140,928 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 86,602 ... ... 118,323 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 114,325 ... ... 5,330 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 137,926 ... ... 166,071 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 115,637 ... ... 139,235 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.0 ... ... 4.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 38,755 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,761 ... ... 71,680 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,633 ... ... 64,939 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 253,440 ... ... 10,750 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 128,219 ... ... 151,967 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,030 ... ... 125,470 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 92,930 ... ... 2,960 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 121,150 ... ... 156,606 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 97,430 ... ... 126,428 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 114,320 ... ... 5,325 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 154,772 ... ... 175,858 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 124,814 ... ... 145,333 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 38,635 ... ... 2,005 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 72,479 ... ... 83,886 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,341 ... ... 72,465 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 148,795 70,365 78,425 5,695 3,240 2,460
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 38,585 37,101 39,770 55,744 53,959 57,808
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 34,525 33,178 35,479 48,923 47,588 50,611
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 148,300 69,825 78,475 5,695 3,325 2,375
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 48,967 48,862 49,060 67,699 66,575 69,271
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 40,421 40,027 40,772 56,001 54,960 57,458
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 916,860 446,515 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
In the bottom half of the distribution 351,750 167,740 184,005 13,210 6,735 6,475
In the bottom decile 87,465 42,945 44,520 3,475 1,785 1,695
In the second decile 68,570 31,900 36,670 2,810 1,420 1,385
In the third decile 61,285 28,950 32,335 2,275 1,175 1,095
In the fourth decile 63,425 30,120 33,310 2,225 1,145 1,085
In the fifth decile 71,000 33,825 37,170 2,430 1,210 1,220
In the top half of the distribution 565,110 278,780 286,330 27,925 14,170 13,755
In the sixth decile 80,420 38,470 41,950 2,355 1,205 1,155
In the seventh decile 92,480 44,845 47,635 3,090 1,550 1,540
In the eighth decile 110,280 54,300 55,985 3,990 2,000 1,990
In the ninth decile 136,925 67,895 69,035 6,545 3,270 3,280
In the top decile 145,005 73,275 71,730 11,940 6,145 5,790
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 916,855 446,520 470,340 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 187,695 95,500 92,200 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 59,200 30,145 29,055 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 596,800 290,300 306,500 0 0 0
65 years and over 132,355 60,715 71,640 0 0 0
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 115,180 54,575 60,605 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 30,100 15,575 14,530 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 10,150 5,285 4,865 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 72,620 34,105 38,515 0 0 0
65 years and over 12,455 4,895 7,565 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 12.6 12.2 12.9 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 16.0 16.3 15.8 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 17.1 17.5 16.7 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 12.2 11.7 12.6 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 9.4 8.1 10.6 ... ... ...
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 98,915 48,130 50,785 0 0 0
0 to 17 years 22,685 11,680 11,005 0 0 0
0 to 5 years 7,780 4,065 3,710 0 0 0
18 to 64 years 68,040 33,345 34,695 0 0 0
65 years and over 8,190 3,105 5,085 0 0 0
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.8 10.8 10.8 ... ... ...
0 to 17 years (%) 12.1 12.2 11.9 ... ... ...
0 to 5 years (%) 13.1 13.5 12.8 ... ... ...
18 to 64 years (%) 11.4 11.5 11.3 ... ... ...
65 years and over (%) 6.2 5.1 7.1 ... ... ...
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 916,860 446,515 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
Official languages 903,135 441,100 462,040 40,865 20,780 20,085
English 890,735 436,340 454,390 40,815 20,765 20,055
French 358,165 163,500 194,670 4,265 1,910 2,350
Non-official languages 276,220 129,510 146,705 10,750 5,305 5,445
Aboriginal languages 1,135 430 710 6,535 3,235 3,295
Algonquian languages 490 195 290 250 125 115
Blackfoot 10 0 10 10 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 210 80 125 210 110 95
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Moose Cree 10 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 20 10 10 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 30 15 15 0 0 0
Plains Cree 10 10 0 10 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 55 15 35 0 0 0
Woods Cree 15 10 10 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 85 35 50 210 110 95
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 15 15 0 0 0
Malecite 10 10 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 20 10 15 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 260 100 160 30 10 20
Algonquin 45 25 25 10 0 0
Ojibway 195 70 125 30 15 20
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 15 10 10 5,405 2,720 2,690
Northern Athabaskan languages 15 0 15 5,400 2,720 2,685
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 15 0 10 630 340 285
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 2,285 1,175 1,110
Gwich'in 0 0 0 250 115 135
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 2,365 1,130 1,230
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 970 455 510
South Slavey 0 0 0 1,140 550 585
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 475 230 240
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 585 220 365 900 400 500
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 740 340 400
Inuktitut 530 200 325 135 50 85
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 45 20 30 25 15 15
Iroquoian languages 55 15 40 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 55 15 35 10 0 10
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 10 10 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 10
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 10 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 275,145 129,115 146,035 4,245 2,090 2,160
Afro-Asiatic languages 61,550 30,865 30,680 285 180 105
Berber languages 540 285 260 0 0 0
Kabyle 420 220 195 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 120 65 60 0 10 0
Cushitic languages 9,300 4,165 5,140 30 25 15
Bilen 90 55 35 0 0 0
Oromo 380 170 210 0 0 0
Somali 8,770 3,900 4,870 30 20 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 135 50 85 0 0 0
Semitic languages 52,710 26,895 25,815 245 150 95
Amharic 1,980 945 1,040 25 10 15
Arabic 48,135 24,675 23,460 195 125 65
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 80 30 50 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 40 25 15 0 0 0
Hebrew 1,865 1,010 855 10 0 0
Maltese 65 25 40 0 0 0
Tigrigna 1,175 490 680 15 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 240 150 90 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 135 65 75 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,690 4,100 4,590 215 100 120
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,525 680 845 0 0 0
Vietnamese 7,215 3,440 3,770 215 95 120
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 10,155 3,770 6,390 1,120 490 630
Bikol 25 10 20 10 0 0
Cebuano 565 210 355 55 20 35
Fijian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 165 55 110 10 10 0
Ilocano 705 300 405 120 45 75
Malagasy 105 55 45 0 0 0
Malay 615 270 345 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 65 20 40 10 0 0
Pangasinan 55 20 35 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 9,095 3,300 5,795 1,075 470 605
Waray-Waray 35 0 30 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 110 50 60 0 0 0
Creole languages 9,360 3,920 5,440 95 45 50
Haitian Creole 450 165 280 10 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 8,325 3,490 4,835 60 25 30
Creole languages, n.i.e. 630 275 350 35 15 20
Dravidian languages 5,060 2,555 2,505 65 40 20
Kannada 465 235 235 0 0 0
Malayalam 835 375 460 45 30 15
Tamil 3,330 1,700 1,630 0 10 0
Telugu 795 420 375 15 10 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 130,605 61,380 69,225 1,760 920 845
Albanian 785 385 410 0 0 0
Armenian 665 350 315 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 24,530 11,210 13,325 245 140 110
Baltic languages 530 225 305 10 0 0
Latvian 260 105 155 0 0 0
Lithuanian 270 120 150 0 0 10
Slavic languages 24,095 11,010 13,080 245 135 105
Belarusan 125 60 60 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,025 470 555 0 0 0
Bulgarian 1,050 490 560 0 0 10
Croatian 1,830 905 930 20 10 10
Czech 1,315 570 750 15 15 0
Macedonian 95 35 65 20 10 10
Polish 6,530 2,970 3,560 55 35 20
Russian 9,135 4,205 4,925 70 35 30
Serbian 2,080 1,015 1,065 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 560 290 270 0 0 0
Slovak 910 380 530 35 15 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 265 120 140 10 0 0
Ukrainian 2,290 960 1,330 25 15 10
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 50 10 40 0 0 0
Celtic languages 395 190 205 0 10 0
Scottish Gaelic 150 80 75 10 10 0
Welsh 85 30 55 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 155 85 70 0 0 0
Germanic languages 16,750 7,935 8,810 475 245 230
Afrikaans 405 200 205 15 0 10
Danish 425 195 235 10 10 0
Dutch 2,855 1,330 1,520 60 35 25
Frisian 55 15 35 0 10 0
German 12,205 5,800 6,400 390 200 195
Icelandic 45 20 20 0 0 0
Norwegian 345 145 200 0 0 0
Swedish 605 295 310 15 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 80 40 40 0 0 0
Yiddish 355 185 175 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Greek 3,090 1,545 1,545 10 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 35,320 17,915 17,410 470 260 205
Indo-Aryan languages 25,805 13,125 12,675 415 240 175
Bengali 4,250 2,180 2,070 140 75 65
Gujarati 2,275 1,220 1,050 15 20 0
Hindi 10,335 5,355 4,980 130 75 55
Kashmiri 10 10 10 0 0 0
Konkani 140 75 65 0 0 0
Marathi 565 310 255 0 0 0
Nepali 1,275 640 635 20 10 10
Oriya (Odia) 75 45 30 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 6,235 3,220 3,015 105 60 45
Sindhi 495 220 280 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,065 485 580 10 10 0
Urdu 7,175 3,600 3,570 120 70 55
Iranian languages 10,040 5,075 4,965 55 20 30
Kurdish 755 395 355 0 0 0
Pashto 1,400 755 645 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 8,665 4,340 4,325 55 20 30
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 200 120 80 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 54,440 24,435 30,005 625 300 320
Catalan 80 30 45 0 0 0
Italian 15,500 7,400 8,105 95 55 35
Portuguese 6,120 2,990 3,125 55 35 20
Romanian 2,880 1,345 1,535 0 0 10
Spanish 33,075 14,180 18,890 505 230 270
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 105 65 40 10 0 0
Japanese 2,510 1,185 1,325 125 30 95
Kartvelian languages 40 15 20 0 0 0
Georgian 40 15 25 0 0 10
Korean 2,580 1,090 1,490 100 45 50
Mongolic languages 40 20 20 10 0 0
Mongolian 40 25 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 10,520 4,640 5,880 225 130 95
Akan (Twi) 630 330 300 30 15 15
Bamanankan 155 70 85 0 0 0
Edo 95 40 60 0 0 0
Ewe 205 80 125 10 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 165 70 95 0 0 0
Ga 165 85 80 0 0 0
Ganda 215 65 145 30 30 0
Igbo 300 165 135 15 15 10
Lingala 1,720 720 1,000 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 1,530 615 915 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 970 360 615 0 0 0
Shona 175 60 115 65 30 30
Swahili 3,040 1,325 1,715 10 10 0
Wolof 200 110 95 0 0 0
Yoruba 755 400 355 15 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 2,265 1,035 1,230 55 25 35
Nilo-Saharan languages 325 140 185 0 0 0
Dinka 190 85 105 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 135 55 80 0 0 0
Sign languages 1,630 655 975 40 20 20
American Sign Language 875 305 570 30 15 15
Quebec Sign Language 75 15 55 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 715 350 365 15 10 10
Sino-Tibetan languages 36,395 17,190 19,210 240 95 145
Chinese languages 35,510 16,765 18,745 235 95 140
Cantonese 12,700 6,015 6,685 100 45 55
Hakka 265 125 140 10 0 0
Mandarin 24,495 11,310 13,185 80 35 45
Min Dong 40 20 25 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,035 465 565 15 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 415 205 215 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,010 535 475 60 20 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 925 440 480 0 0 0
Burmese 305 145 160 0 0 0
Karenic languages 365 185 180 0 0 0
Tibetan 50 30 25 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 365 150 205 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,005 410 600 10 0 10
Lao 460 200 255 10 10 0
Thai 610 230 385 10 10 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 2,405 1,195 1,210 15 0 0
Azerbaijani 140 80 60 0 0 0
Turkish 2,070 1,035 1,040 10 0 10
Uyghur 45 25 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 80 20 60 10 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 125 65 60 0 0 0
Uralic languages 2,585 1,255 1,330 30 20 10
Estonian 245 115 130 0 0 0
Finnish 480 220 260 10 10 0
Hungarian 1,875 925 950 20 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 380 250 130 10 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 916,860 446,515 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 854,535 416,865 437,670 39,585 20,145 19,435
Canadian citizens aged under 18 177,960 90,535 87,430 10,235 5,130 5,105
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 676,580 326,330 350,245 29,345 15,020 14,335
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 62,320 29,650 32,670 1,555 755 790
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 916,855 446,515 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 685,260 337,490 347,770 37,140 18,865 18,275
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 216,505 101,235 115,265 3,690 1,875 1,815
Before 1981 53,740 25,720 28,015 705 390 315
1981 to 1990 29,670 14,195 15,475 410 205 205
1991 to 2000 49,685 22,510 27,170 620 355 265
2001 to 2010 53,335 24,515 28,820 1,135 530 610
2001 to 2005 25,185 11,520 13,660 510 260 255
2006 to 2010 28,155 12,990 15,160 625 270 355
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 30,075 14,300 15,775 815 400 420
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 15,090 7,795 7,305 310 170 145
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 216,505 101,235 115,265 3,690 1,875 1,815
Under 5 years 23,760 11,745 12,015 370 195 175
5 to 14 years 38,625 19,575 19,050 660 385 275
15 to 24 years 45,510 20,400 25,110 730 385 345
25 to 44 years 90,080 41,305 48,780 1,600 740 860
45 years and over 18,530 8,210 10,315 335 175 160
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 216,505 101,235 115,270 3,685 1,875 1,815
Americas 32,755 14,265 18,490 450 205 245
Brazil 990 445 545 10 10 10
Colombia 1,270 485 780 15 10 10
El Salvador 1,710 790 920 25 10 10
Guyana 1,375 635 735 10 0 0
Haiti 6,320 2,615 3,710 10 0 0
Jamaica 2,985 1,280 1,710 80 35 45
Mexico 1,290 540 755 20 10 15
Peru 820 365 455 10 10 0
Trinidad and Tobago 1,260 495 765 10 10 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 8,245 3,695 4,545 220 110 110
Other places of birth in Americas 6,490 2,920 3,575 60 25 30
Europe 55,430 26,405 29,030 770 455 315
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,610 780 830 0 0 0
Croatia 800 385 420 15 15 0
France 2,270 1,010 1,265 35 30 10
Germany 3,885 1,645 2,245 130 75 55
Greece 910 475 430 10 10 0
Hungary 825 425 405 10 10 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 810 360 445 15 15 0
Italy 5,410 2,800 2,610 40 35 10
Netherlands 1,890 925 960 35 25 10
Poland 4,170 1,855 2,305 20 15 0
Portugal 1,965 995 970 0 10 0
Romania 2,400 1,135 1,265 10 0 0
Russian Federation 2,860 1,230 1,635 15 10 10
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 870 410 465 10 0 0
Ukraine 1,770 840 930 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 15,765 7,910 7,860 320 155 165
Other places of birth in Europe 7,210 3,215 3,995 100 55 45
Africa 30,340 13,940 16,400 480 280 205
Algeria 1,025 485 545 10 10 10
Egypt 3,420 1,785 1,630 10 0 0
Ethiopia 2,215 1,020 1,195 30 20 15
Kenya 1,065 540 525 10 0 0
Morocco 1,230 570 660 25 15 15
Nigeria 1,260 575 685 35 25 10
Somalia 3,895 1,495 2,405 25 20 0
South Africa, Republic of 850 435 415 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Africa 15,375 7,035 8,345 305 170 130
Asia 97,170 46,205 50,965 1,955 920 1,035
Afghanistan 2,400 1,215 1,180 10 0 0
Bangladesh 2,655 1,380 1,275 95 55 45
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 17,405 7,575 9,830 105 55 55
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 3,015 1,510 1,505 35 20 15
India 10,495 5,275 5,220 185 120 60
IranCensus data footnote 61 4,395 2,190 2,210 35 15 20
Iraq 3,540 1,885 1,650 0 0 0
Japan 730 175 550 65 15 55
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,690 750 945 75 35 35
Lebanon 10,995 5,745 5,250 0 0 0
Pakistan 3,830 1,915 1,915 70 35 35
Philippines 8,865 3,345 5,520 955 420 535
Sri Lanka 2,330 1,105 1,230 10 10 10
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 3,125 1,595 1,530 0 0 0
Taiwan 835 365 470 10 0 10
Viet Nam 5,600 2,570 3,035 175 75 95
Other places of birth in Asia 15,275 7,625 7,650 120 50 70
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 805 425 385 40 20 20
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 30,075 14,295 15,780 820 395 420
Americas 4,060 1,830 2,225 70 25 45
Brazil 135 75 65 0 0 0
Colombia 190 80 110 0 0 0
Cuba 130 65 60 0 0 0
Haiti 1,290 550 740 0 0 0
Jamaica 115 65 50 40 15 25
Mexico 245 100 145 0 0 0
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,135 570 570 15 10 10
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 120 35 85 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 695 290 400 10 0 10
Europe 2,565 1,255 1,315 70 45 25
France 285 155 130 10 10 0
Germany 155 75 90 0 0 0
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 70 45 25 0 0 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 40 20 25 0 0 0
Romania 120 60 60 0 0 0
Russian Federation 355 150 205 0 0 0
Ukraine 215 105 110 0 0 0
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 605 310 295 40 20 20
Other places of birth in Europe 720 340 385 15 10 10
Africa 6,150 2,775 3,375 120 65 50
Algeria 130 45 80 10 10 10
Cameroon 325 170 160 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 715 265 450 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 165 50 110 0 0 0
Egypt 785 415 360 0 0 0
Eritrea 245 115 135 0 0 0
Ethiopia 335 120 210 10 0 10
Morocco 170 75 95 10 0 10
Nigeria 380 170 215 15 15 0
Somalia 360 150 210 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 100 50 55 0 0 0
Tunisia 100 35 65 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 2,340 1,115 1,225 80 45 30
Asia 17,165 8,375 8,790 560 260 295
Afghanistan 530 270 265 0 0 0
Bangladesh 530 265 265 10 0 10
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 2,585 1,100 1,485 10 10 10
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 80 50 35 0 0 0
India 1,900 1,055 845 50 30 15
IranCensus data footnote 61 780 365 410 10 0 10
Iraq 1,075 565 515 0 0 0
Israel 190 105 85 15 10 0
Japan 105 25 80 30 0 25
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 220 75 145 30 15 15
Lebanon 895 475 420 0 0 0
Nepal 290 165 130 10 0 0
Pakistan 635 355 290 0 0 0
Philippines 2,635 1,090 1,550 330 160 170
Saudi Arabia 365 210 155 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 220 95 120 10 10 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,815 985 835 0 0 0
Taiwan 40 20 20 10 0 10
Turkey 185 95 85 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 340 210 130 10 0 10
Viet Nam 205 85 120 40 15 25
Other places of birth in Asia 1,540 735 805 10 10 0
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 135 60 65 0 0 10
Australia 115 65 50 0 0 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 15 0 15 0 0 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 916,860 446,515 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
First generationCensus data footnote 69 240,900 113,865 127,030 4,100 2,085 2,015
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 190,770 95,760 95,010 3,890 1,935 1,955
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 485,185 236,890 248,295 33,145 16,885 16,260
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 165,780 77,005 88,770 3,030 1,505 1,525
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 76,545 38,145 38,400 1,620 810 810
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 31,820 19,535 12,285 790 430 365
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 44,725 18,610 26,115 830 380 450
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 47,730 18,860 28,875 1,005 460 545
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 39,520 19,190 20,330 375 220 150
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,980 820 1,165 30 15 15
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 916,855 446,520 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 22,960 10,865 12,090 20,860 10,350 10,510
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 21,815 10,380 11,435 20,650 10,245 10,400
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 11,190 5,315 5,875 13,180 6,590 6,590
Métis 9,475 4,545 4,935 3,385 1,720 1,670
Inuk (Inuit) 1,145 525 625 4,075 1,935 2,140
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 550 225 320 155 75 80
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 595 260 335 55 30 25
Non-Aboriginal identity 893,900 435,645 458,250 20,275 10,555 9,720
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 916,855 446,520 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 5,965 2,725 3,240 13,365 6,645 6,720
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 910,890 443,795 467,095 27,770 14,255 13,510
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 916,855 446,515 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 4,135 1,835 2,300 15,190 7,575 7,615
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 4,055 1,800 2,255 14,160 7,055 7,095
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 2,660 1,195 1,465 10,280 5,145 5,140
Métis single ancestry 875 360 510 915 490 425
Inuit single ancestry 515 240 280 2,955 1,425 1,535
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 80 30 45 1,035 520 510
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 55 30 25 490 245 245
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 15 505 250 250
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 20 15 10
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 15 10 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 38,340 17,910 20,430 5,525 2,610 2,920
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 37,375 17,520 19,855 4,745 2,275 2,470
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,910 12,025 13,885 3,110 1,540 1,575
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10,600 5,105 5,500 930 410 525
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 865 390 475 710 330 380
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 970 390 575 780 335 445
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 870 360 515 480 195 285
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 55 20 35 230 100 130
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 15 30 35 15 20
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 35 25 15
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 874,380 426,770 447,610 20,420 10,720 9,700
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 916,860 446,515 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 241,250 116,210 125,040 3,960 1,950 2,005
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 38,750 19,730 19,020 615 360 250
Chinese 40,960 19,445 21,515 300 150 150
Black 60,205 28,190 32,015 760 435 325
Filipino 12,035 4,810 7,225 1,300 570 725
Latin American 11,150 5,035 6,120 135 55 80
Arab 40,920 21,320 19,605 100 60 45
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 12,370 5,845 6,515 255 115 145
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 9,000 4,590 4,410 50 25 30
Korean 2,955 1,340 1,615 100 50 55
Japanese 2,425 1,005 1,420 150 45 105
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 2,605 1,165 1,445 95 40 50
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 7,865 3,735 4,130 90 45 40
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 675,610 330,305 345,300 37,180 18,955 18,225
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 916,855 446,520 470,340 41,135 20,905 20,230
North American Aboriginal origins 42,475 19,745 22,730 20,720 10,185 10,530
First Nations (North American Indian) 29,580 13,630 15,945 15,155 7,505 7,645
Inuit 1,500 675 830 4,515 2,170 2,340
Métis 12,450 5,865 6,585 2,915 1,395 1,525
Other North American origins 271,890 133,145 138,745 8,220 4,195 4,020
Acadian 3,820 1,875 1,950 250 125 120
American 11,785 5,800 5,985 495 285 210
Canadian 261,225 127,765 133,460 7,655 3,865 3,785
New Brunswicker 40 25 15 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 680 425 255 70 35 30
Nova Scotian 105 65 40 20 0 15
Ontarian 310 130 175 0 0 0
Québécois 875 455 420 35 10 20
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 20 10 0 0 0
European origins 585,625 285,400 300,225 18,115 9,335 8,780
British Isles origins 388,245 189,905 198,340 12,815 6,630 6,185
Channel Islander 95 30 65 0 0 0
Cornish 70 45 25 0 0 0
English 193,700 95,765 97,935 6,560 3,315 3,245
Irish 198,640 94,040 104,595 5,060 2,580 2,480
Manx 175 105 70 15 10 0
Scottish 169,955 83,335 86,620 6,090 3,175 2,915
Welsh 17,155 8,230 8,920 555 260 295
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 33,080 15,505 17,580 765 410 350
French origins 184,460 87,770 96,690 4,230 2,085 2,150
Alsatian 45 25 30 10 0 0
Breton 125 70 50 0 0 0
Corsican 55 45 20 0 0 0
French 184,380 87,720 96,665 4,230 2,075 2,150
Western European origins (except French origins) 113,160 55,155 58,000 4,480 2,240 2,240
Austrian 5,720 2,805 2,915 185 100 80
Bavarian 70 20 45 0 0 0
Belgian 4,300 2,020 2,275 145 50 95
Dutch 28,500 14,260 14,240 1,015 540 480
Flemish 395 210 190 0 0 0
Frisian 70 45 30 0 0 0
German 78,875 38,125 40,750 3,410 1,670 1,745
Luxembourger 115 65 55 0 0 0
Swiss 4,275 2,070 2,210 140 75 65
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 130 60 80 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 23,390 11,730 11,665 1,720 900 820
Danish 5,135 2,665 2,470 350 150 195
Finnish 3,875 1,960 1,915 75 40 40
Icelandic 1,450 670 780 200 105 90
Norwegian 6,375 3,190 3,185 710 400 310
Swedish 6,865 3,280 3,590 370 175 200
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 1,490 850 635 125 80 50
Eastern European origins 85,565 41,065 44,500 2,865 1,435 1,430
Bulgarian 1,440 670 765 10 0 0
Byelorussian 830 400 430 10 0 10
Czech 3,575 1,655 1,925 90 65 25
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 685 295 390 30 20 15
Estonian 945 425 525 0 0 0
Hungarian 8,475 4,185 4,290 260 150 110
Latvian 1,065 455 615 50 35 15
Lithuanian 2,420 1,200 1,225 30 15 15
Moldovan 380 155 220 0 0 0
Polish 32,345 15,445 16,895 860 400 465
Romanian 6,240 3,030 3,210 115 55 60
Russian 15,220 7,005 8,210 510 260 255
Slovak 2,520 1,185 1,340 65 35 30
Ukrainian 24,965 12,015 12,945 1,290 590 700
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 1,025 545 475 10 0 10
Southern European origins 80,920 39,440 41,480 1,215 630 580
Albanian 1,070 525 550 0 0 0
Bosnian 1,250 590 665 0 0 0
Catalan 15 10 0 10 0 0
Croatian 3,540 1,695 1,850 30 25 0
Cypriot 155 60 105 0 0 0
Greek 6,975 3,510 3,470 50 35 15
Italian 45,705 22,765 22,945 500 275 225
Kosovar 55 30 30 0 0 0
Macedonian 555 205 345 45 15 30
Maltese 575 310 265 15 10 10
Montenegrin 145 70 75 0 0 0
Portuguese 9,285 4,495 4,790 205 105 100
Serbian 2,670 1,330 1,340 10 0 0
Sicilian 265 125 140 0 10 0
Slovenian 1,235 590 645 20 15 10
Spanish 12,195 5,390 6,800 315 135 180
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 795 380 415 30 20 15
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 70 25 45 10 10 0
Other European origins 8,005 4,110 3,890 255 135 115
Basque 285 160 125 0 0 0
Jewish 5,750 2,970 2,780 95 50 50
Roma (Gypsy) 75 30 40 10 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 190 90 95 10 0 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,760 885 870 140 80 60
Caribbean origins 25,660 11,580 14,075 215 105 110
Antiguan 260 145 110 0 0 0
Bahamian 160 105 55 0 0 0
Barbadian 1,240 520 720 0 0 0
Bermudan 95 55 40 0 0 0
Carib 110 35 70 0 0 0
Cuban 1,110 505 610 0 0 0
Dominican 690 305 385 40 15 25
Grenadian 295 150 140 0 0 0
Guadeloupean 10 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 9,955 4,430 5,525 0 0 0
Jamaican 7,775 3,575 4,200 120 60 60
Kittitian/Nevisian 40 20 20 0 0 0
Martinican 30 10 15 0 0 0
Montserratan 45 25 20 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 90 40 55 0 0 0
St. Lucian 770 290 475 10 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,000 910 1,090 30 10 15
Vincentian/Grenadinian 235 80 155 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 1,600 680 920 10 10 10
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 1,035 495 540 0 0 0
Latin, Central and South American origins 17,745 8,230 9,515 205 90 110
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 785 385 400 10 0 0
Arawak 60 25 35 0 0 0
Argentinian 665 360 305 0 0 0
Belizean 85 40 45 0 0 0
Bolivian 145 75 65 0 10 0
Brazilian 1,135 555 575 15 10 0
Chilean 1,035 525 510 15 10 10
Colombian 1,945 885 1,065 25 0 20
Costa Rican 165 70 95 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 255 130 120 0 0 0
Guatemalan 420 150 265 10 10 0
Guyanese 1,935 940 995 0 0 0
Hispanic 325 175 155 10 10 10
Honduran 290 90 195 0 0 0
Maya 315 160 155 10 10 0
Mexican 2,830 1,230 1,600 50 25 30
Nicaraguan 1,050 530 520 10 0 10
Panamanian 110 55 55 0 10 0
Paraguayan 35 15 15 0 0 0
Peruvian 1,275 600 680 0 0 0
Salvadorean 2,165 1,055 1,110 25 10 20
Uruguayan 95 40 55 0 0 0
Venezuelan 905 350 555 15 10 10
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 1,205 495 710 20 10 10
African origins 55,575 26,800 28,780 780 455 330
Central and West African origins 11,860 5,840 6,025 110 70 40
Akan 110 65 45 0 0 0
Angolan 185 85 105 0 0 0
Ashanti 15 10 0 0 0 0
Beninese 110 70 40 0 0 0
Burkinabe 275 125 155 0 0 0
Cameroonian 1,275 670 605 10 0 0
Chadian 140 65 70 0 0 0
Congolese 3,890 1,730 2,160 0 0 0
Edo 50 25 25 0 0 0
Ewe 15 10 10 0 0 0
Gabonese 110 65 50 0 0 0
Gambian 35 20 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 1,360 740 615 30 20 10
Guinean 255 115 145 0 0 0
Ibo 110 45 60 30 25 10
Ivorian 500 215 290 0 0 0
Liberian 95 55 40 0 0 0
Malian 160 75 85 0 0 0
Malinké 75 40 30 0 0 0
Nigerian 2,020 1,040 980 50 35 15
Peulh 65 40 30 0 0 0
Senegalese 360 170 185 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 95 40 55 0 0 0
Togolese 310 155 155 0 0 0
Wolof 35 25 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 345 210 135 15 10 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 885 445 435 10 0 10
North African origins 12,855 6,625 6,230 175 105 65
Algerian 1,300 650 650 35 15 15
Berber 890 475 415 10 0 10
Coptic 115 55 60 0 10 0
Dinka 45 20 30 0 0 0
Egyptian 5,825 3,060 2,765 0 10 0
Libyan 1,220 625 595 0 0 0
Maure 40 25 10 0 0 0
Moroccan 2,150 1,050 1,100 30 15 10
Sudanese 850 425 425 95 60 30
Tunisian 635 325 310 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 450 235 220 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins 22,905 10,710 12,195 275 160 115
Afrikaner 50 25 25 0 0 10
Amhara 70 45 25 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 370 170 200 0 0 0
Burundian 1,865 825 1,035 0 0 0
Djiboutian 730 305 425 0 0 0
Eritrean 1,350 620 730 30 25 10
Ethiopian 2,850 1,300 1,555 20 10 10
Harari 10 0 10 0 0 0
Kenyan 600 305 295 0 0 0
Malagasy 220 110 110 0 0 0
Mauritian 340 145 195 10 10 10
Oromo 285 145 140 0 0 0
Rwandan 1,305 530 770 0 0 0
Seychellois 35 10 25 0 0 0
Somali 10,375 4,910 5,465 70 40 30
South African 1,090 525 565 25 15 10
Tanzanian 285 125 165 0 0 0
Tigrian 180 90 90 0 0 0
Ugandan 400 190 205 30 30 0
Zambian 140 60 80 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 315 150 165 70 35 35
Zulu 45 35 15 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,270 640 635 10 0 0
Other African origins 9,265 4,315 4,945 240 120 125
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,160 465 695 50 30 20
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 8,285 3,935 4,350 205 90 110
Asian origins 179,735 88,090 91,650 3,125 1,500 1,625
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 64,395 33,170 31,225 215 105 105
Afghan 3,950 2,015 1,935 10 10 10
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 7,275 3,720 3,560 45 30 15
Armenian 1,470 750 715 25 15 15
Assyrian 130 55 75 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 215 85 130 0 0 10
Georgian 165 100 65 0 0 0
Hazara 50 25 25 0 0 0
Iranian 6,845 3,435 3,405 60 20 35
Iraqi 4,690 2,485 2,205 0 10 0
Israeli 710 380 330 0 0 0
Jordanian 1,480 800 680 0 0 0
Kazakh 150 70 80 0 0 0
Kurd 800 435 375 0 0 0
Kuwaiti 965 490 475 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 35 25 10 0 0 0
Lebanese 25,970 13,315 12,650 20 10 10
Palestinian 3,990 2,225 1,770 0 0 0
Pashtun 220 115 110 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 575 275 300 0 0 10
Syrian 4,505 2,330 2,175 25 10 15
Tajik 95 50 50 0 0 0
Tatar 145 55 90 0 0 0
Turk 2,890 1,530 1,365 15 10 0
Turkmen 100 55 50 0 0 0
Uighur 50 35 20 0 0 0
Uzbek 160 75 90 0 0 0
Yemeni 1,000 510 490 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 2,080 1,065 1,020 0 0 0
South Asian origins 40,725 20,625 20,100 615 355 260
Bangladeshi 2,275 1,190 1,090 70 35 30
Bengali 1,040 525 515 50 30 15
Bhutanese 310 165 145 0 0 0
East Indian 27,665 14,025 13,635 355 220 135
Goan 125 65 60 0 0 0
Gujarati 185 110 75 0 0 0
Kashmiri 50 20 35 0 0 0
Nepali 890 435 460 20 10 10
Pakistani 4,450 2,230 2,225 85 45 40
Punjabi 1,095 575 525 15 10 0
Sinhalese 290 150 140 0 0 0
Sri Lankan 2,660 1,315 1,345 25 20 10
Tamil 940 465 475 10 0 0
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 2,210 1,105 1,105 15 0 10
East and Southeast Asian origins 76,425 35,140 41,280 2,315 1,050 1,265
Burmese 590 295 295 0 0 0
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,330 1,070 1,260 0 0 0
Chinese 46,315 21,790 24,525 375 175 200
Filipino 13,215 5,365 7,850 1,415 620 790
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 590 250 340 10 0 0
Japanese 3,105 1,285 1,820 200 85 120
Karen 285 150 130 0 0 0
Korean 3,180 1,475 1,700 105 45 55
Laotian 675 310 365 0 0 0
Malaysian 475 175 300 0 0 0
Mongolian 265 155 115 10 0 10
Singaporean 45 20 25 0 0 0
Taiwanese 710 320 395 20 10 15
Thai 640 210 430 0 0 10
Tibetan 90 40 45 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,795 4,325 4,470 245 120 120
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 255 140 115 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 345 160 190 15 10 0
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 345 160 185 15 10 0
Oceania origins 1,925 925 995 85 35 50
Australian 1,265 585 685 35 15 25
New Zealander 470 260 210 45 20 20
Pacific Islands origins 230 95 130 10 0 0
Fijian 55 20 35 0 0 0
Hawaiian 15 0 10 0 0 0
Maori 25 15 10 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 80 20 60 10 0 10
Samoan 35 25 15 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 35 25 15 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 373,755 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
Owner 245,470 ... ... 8,045 ... ...
Renter 128,285 ... ... 6,915 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 20 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Condominium 57,910 ... ... 1,315 ... ...
Not condominium 315,845 ... ... 13,670 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,490 ... ... 145 ... ...
1 bedroom 53,485 ... ... 2,200 ... ...
2 bedrooms 77,030 ... ... 3,585 ... ...
3 bedrooms 141,845 ... ... 5,950 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 98,905 ... ... 3,090 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 373,760 ... ... 14,985 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 99,090 ... ... 5,350 ... ...
5 rooms 48,275 ... ... 3,235 ... ...
6 rooms 53,450 ... ... 2,480 ... ...
7 rooms 54,410 ... ... 1,600 ... ...
8 or more rooms 118,535 ... ... 2,310 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.4 ... ... 5.4 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 367,900 ... ... 14,215 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 5,860 ... ... 770 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Suitable 356,385 ... ... 13,410 ... ...
Not suitable 17,375 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1960 or before 65,760 ... ... 560 ... ...
1961 to 1980 114,375 ... ... 4,805 ... ...
1981 to 1990 62,060 ... ... 3,430 ... ...
1991 to 2000 44,490 ... ... 2,950 ... ...
2001 to 2005 29,145 ... ... 1,355 ... ...
2006 to 2010 30,250 ... ... 945 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 27,675 ... ... 935 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 353,780 ... ... 12,275 ... ...
Major repairs needed 19,980 ... ... 2,710 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
1 household maintainer 210,245 ... ... 8,750 ... ...
2 household maintainers 153,665 ... ... 5,630 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 9,845 ... ... 595 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 373,755 ... ... 14,980 ... ...
15 to 24 years 15,130 ... ... 500 ... ...
25 to 34 years 55,950 ... ... 2,900 ... ...
35 to 44 years 65,740 ... ... 3,025 ... ...
45 to 54 years 81,185 ... ... 3,450 ... ...
55 to 64 years 71,840 ... ... 3,055 ... ...
65 to 74 years 49,280 ... ... 1,445 ... ...
75 to 84 years 25,615 ... ... 475 ... ...
85 years and over 9,015 ... ... 130 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 372,615 ... ... 14,865 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 283,950 ... ... 13,020 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 88,665 ... ... 1,845 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 75,100 ... ... 1,605 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 244,670 ... ... 7,975 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 60.6 ... ... 61.1 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 14.1 ... ... 9.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,434 ... ... 1,581 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,505 ... ... 1,739 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 400,148 ... ... 321,099 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 444,589 ... ... 346,427 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 128,240 ... ... 6,900 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 15.9 ... ... 41.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 42.3 ... ... 16.3 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,112 ... ... 1,298 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,148 ... ... 1,190 ... ...
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 146 761,420 367,445 393,975 32,325 16,475 15,855
No certificate, diploma or degree 93,225 46,060 47,165 8,860 4,745 4,115
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 183,110 90,495 92,615 6,915 3,510 3,405
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 485,080 230,890 254,190 16,550 8,215 8,330
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 31,325 19,635 11,695 3,170 2,475 690
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 17,270 9,490 7,785 1,565 1,090 475
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 14,050 10,140 3,910 1,600 1,385 220
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 152,100 67,305 84,800 6,115 2,730 3,380
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 14,955 6,065 8,885 805 325 485
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 286,700 137,890 148,810 6,470 2,690 3,775
Bachelor's degree 175,935 81,070 94,875 4,485 1,865 2,615
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,030 6,865 9,165 320 110 205
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,745 3,355 3,390 130 60 70
Master's degree 72,470 36,285 36,190 1,440 600 840
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 15,515 10,320 5,195 95 60 40
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 504,210 243,340 260,870 23,610 11,885 11,725
No certificate, diploma or degree 31,550 16,730 14,820 4,845 2,650 2,195
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 96,735 50,010 46,725 4,570 2,320 2,250
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 375,930 176,600 199,325 14,190 6,915 7,285
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 21,575 13,395 8,185 2,615 2,040 570
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 11,985 6,470 5,510 1,315 925 395
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 9,595 6,920 2,675 1,300 1,120 180
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 117,680 53,015 64,670 5,135 2,250 2,890
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 9,945 4,205 5,740 650 260 385
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 226,720 105,990 120,735 5,795 2,360 3,435
Bachelor's degree 138,035 62,960 75,080 4,000 1,640 2,360
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 12,205 4,815 7,395 275 95 180
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,345 2,385 2,960 115 50 65
Master's degree 59,850 28,940 30,915 1,320 535 785
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 11,280 6,895 4,385 80 45 40
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 151 761,420 367,445 393,975 32,325 16,470 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 276,340 136,555 139,785 15,775 8,255 7,520
Education 26,620 5,965 20,655 1,525 400 1,125
13. Education 26,620 5,965 20,655 1,525 405 1,125
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,295 7,670 9,625 405 220 185
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,570 2,570 1,000 95 80 10
50. Visual and performing arts 13,725 5,100 8,625 315 145 170
Humanities 33,380 12,595 20,785 655 260 395
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,225 1,070 4,150 105 25 80
23. English language and literature/letters 8,905 2,685 6,225 110 30 80
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,170 2,280 3,890 215 80 140
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 325 95 235 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,375 1,330 1,045 50 35 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,755 1,045 715 85 50 40
54. History 6,510 3,670 2,845 80 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 2,105 430 1,680 0 0 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 87,800 33,780 54,020 1,615 590 1,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,395 380 1,020 65 15 60
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,210 3,270 5,945 210 70 135
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 8,930 770 8,155 305 50 255
22. Legal professions and studies 13,860 5,285 8,580 230 105 115
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,770 500 1,270 25 0 20
42. Psychology 13,205 3,340 9,860 205 30 175
45. Social sciences 39,430 20,230 19,195 585 315 270
Business, management and public administration 94,585 40,685 53,900 3,420 1,005 2,410
30.16 Accounting and computer science 170 85 85 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,805 2,885 6,920 420 85 335
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 84,605 37,715 46,895 2,995 920 2,075
Physical and life sciences and technologies 26,185 13,395 12,785 655 325 330
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 12,925 5,340 7,585 305 135 165
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,795 1,875 1,920 160 65 95
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 280 65 210 10 10 0
40. Physical sciences 8,435 5,830 2,610 160 110 50
41. Science technologies/technicians 745 285 465 25 15 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 34,210 22,165 12,050 400 235 165
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 25,670 18,080 7,590 320 220 100
25. Library science 2,620 545 2,075 45 0 40
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,895 2,870 2,025 35 10 25
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 1,030 670 360 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 77,655 66,980 10,675 3,535 3,165 370
04. Architecture and related services 4,435 2,855 1,580 120 65 55
14. Engineering 35,330 28,715 6,605 455 365 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 16,755 15,010 1,745 735 635 100
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 35 10 30 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 8,345 8,130 210 975 920 55
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 9,425 9,110 320 1,025 970 60
48. Precision production 3,330 3,150 185 215 210 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,685 3,560 3,130 625 375 255
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,650 2,045 1,600 65 20 45
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,035 1,510 1,525 565 350 210
Health and related fields 59,745 13,110 46,635 2,120 485 1,635
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 5,840 2,825 3,015 210 110 100
51. Health professions and related programs 51,705 9,120 42,590 1,885 365 1,520
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,190 1,165 1,025 30 20 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 20,855 10,960 9,895 1,590 1,160 435
12. Personal and culinary services 11,270 3,435 7,835 485 170 310
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 755 615 140 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 430 390 40 25 20 0
43. Security and protective services 6,185 4,515 1,670 250 195 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,215 2,010 205 820 765 60
Other 70 30 40 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 70 30 40 0 0 0
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 151 504,215 243,335 260,870 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 128,285 66,735 61,545 9,415 4,975 4,445
Education 18,350 3,915 14,435 1,325 350 975
13. Education 18,355 3,910 14,435 1,325 350 975
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 13,305 5,875 7,425 335 180 160
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,725 1,890 835 80 65 10
50. Visual and performing arts 10,580 3,990 6,595 260 110 145
Humanities 23,905 8,975 14,925 530 205 320
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 4,050 790 3,265 80 20 60
23. English language and literature/letters 6,395 1,935 4,465 95 25 65
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4,280 1,595 2,680 180 55 120
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 250 70 190 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,675 955 720 40 30 10
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,215 765 455 50 25 30
54. History 4,745 2,660 2,085 75 50 30
55. French language and literature/letters 1,285 210 1,070 0 0 10
Social and behavioural sciences and law 69,965 25,915 44,045 1,405 525 880
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,150 290 860 60 10 50
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 7,370 2,605 4,765 175 70 105
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,010 610 6,400 260 45 215
22. Legal professions and studies 11,665 4,035 7,635 205 95 105
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 1,450 420 1,035 20 0 15
42. Psychology 10,095 2,450 7,650 170 25 150
45. Social sciences 31,225 15,510 15,715 520 280 235
Business, management and public administration 75,180 31,660 43,520 3,045 880 2,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 150 70 80 0 0 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 7,815 2,240 5,575 365 65 295
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 67,215 29,350 37,865 2,680 810 1,875
Physical and life sciences and technologies 19,025 9,090 9,935 575 285 290
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,760 3,805 5,955 265 120 150
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,665 1,275 1,385 130 55 80
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 210 55 155 10 0 0
40. Physical sciences 5,870 3,780 2,095 150 100 55
41. Science technologies/technicians 520 175 345 20 10 15
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 29,745 19,400 10,355 375 215 160
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 23,355 16,380 6,970 300 200 100
25. Library science 1,845 395 1,450 40 0 45
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,625 2,045 1,580 35 10 20
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 925 575 350 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 59,735 50,695 9,040 2,930 2,605 330
04. Architecture and related services 3,505 2,165 1,335 85 35 45
14. Engineering 28,120 22,350 5,775 400 310 90
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 12,785 11,435 1,350 640 550 95
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 25 0 25 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,115 5,935 180 820 770 45
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,845 6,590 255 830 790 40
48. Precision production 2,335 2,210 120 155 155 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 5,205 2,610 2,590 560 330 230
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 2,680 1,370 1,305 50 15 35
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,525 1,240 1,285 510 315 195
Health and related fields 45,485 10,160 35,325 1,830 420 1,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,600 2,195 2,405 175 90 85
51. Health professions and related programs 39,175 7,165 32,005 1,630 315 1,315
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 1,705 795 915 25 15 10
Personal, protective and transportation services 15,980 8,285 7,695 1,285 920 360
12. Personal and culinary services 8,585 2,635 5,950 420 160 255
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 630 500 130 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 255 225 30 20 20 0
43. Security and protective services 4,860 3,455 1,405 215 160 55
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,655 1,475 180 615 575 45
Other 65 30 40 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 65 30 35 0 0 0
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 157 761,420 367,445 393,975 32,325 16,475 15,855
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 276,335 136,555 139,780 15,775 8,255 7,525
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 485,080 230,890 254,190 16,555 8,220 8,335
Location of study inside Canada 407,235 193,450 213,780 14,785 7,445 7,345
Same as province or territory of residence 331,705 157,265 174,440 4,155 2,040 2,115
Different than province or territory of residence 75,530 36,185 39,345 10,630 5,400 5,225
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 77,850 37,445 40,405 1,765 775 990
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 11,600 6,455 5,145 310 125 185
Philippines 4,420 1,365 3,055 515 180 340
India 5,520 2,655 2,860 105 70 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 9,650 5,430 4,225 175 95 85
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 6,235 2,845 3,395 20 15 10
France 2,075 1,035 1,040 25 20 10
Other 38,350 17,660 20,690 610 270 340
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 157 504,210 243,340 260,870 23,610 11,885 11,725
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 128,280 66,740 61,545 9,415 4,970 4,440
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 375,930 176,600 199,325 14,195 6,910 7,280
Location of study inside Canada 317,875 149,895 167,975 12,650 6,245 6,410
Same as province or territory of residence 260,235 122,380 137,855 3,525 1,680 1,850
Different than province or territory of residence 57,640 27,520 30,125 9,125 4,570 4,560
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,055 26,705 31,350 1,540 665 875
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,370 4,440 3,930 265 105 160
Philippines 3,825 1,165 2,660 460 155 305
India 3,925 1,830 2,090 100 65 30
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 5,560 3,030 2,530 120 70 50
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 4,565 2,010 2,560 20 15 10
France 1,655 810 850 15 10 0
Other 30,150 13,420 16,730 555 240 315
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 761,420 367,450 393,970 32,330 16,475 15,855
In the labour force 513,655 261,410 252,245 23,945 12,640 11,305
Employed 476,540 241,720 234,820 21,415 11,075 10,345
Unemployed 37,120 19,695 17,420 2,535 1,570 960
Not in the labour force 247,765 106,035 141,725 8,380 3,835 4,545
Participation rate 67.5 71.1 64.0 74.1 76.7 71.3
Employment rate 62.6 65.8 59.6 66.2 67.2 65.2
Unemployment rate 7.2 7.5 6.9 10.6 12.4 8.5
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 761,420 367,445 393,975 32,330 16,475 15,855
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 235,435 100,705 134,730 7,415 3,400 4,020
Worked 525,985 266,745 259,240 24,910 13,075 11,835
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 286,235 155,245 130,990 13,780 7,325 6,450
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 239,750 111,495 128,255 11,135 5,745 5,385
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.3 43.7 42.8 41.6 41.4 41.9
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 513,660 261,415 252,245 23,945 12,640 11,305
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,570 6,260 6,310 695 390 300
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 501,090 255,155 245,940 23,250 12,245 11,005
Employee 450,125 224,585 225,540 21,895 11,385 10,510
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 50,965 30,565 20,395 1,355 865 500
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 513,660 261,410 252,245 23,945 12,640 11,305
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,570 6,265 6,305 695 395 300
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 501,090 255,150 245,935 23,255 12,245 11,010
0 Management occupations 60,330 36,340 23,985 2,830 1,685 1,145
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 91,300 30,990 60,305 3,895 1,000 2,895
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 61,740 46,610 15,130 1,550 1,145 405
3 Health occupations 32,885 7,690 25,195 1,205 200 1,005
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 81,805 29,970 51,835 4,045 1,500 2,545
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 19,320 8,515 10,805 605 255 350
6 Sales and service occupations 107,655 53,245 54,410 4,325 1,995 2,330
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 36,775 34,705 2,065 3,785 3,560 225
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 4,345 3,575 775 670 610 60
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 4,940 3,505 1,430 330 285 45
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 513,660 261,415 252,245 23,945 12,640 11,305
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 12,570 6,260 6,310 695 395 300
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 501,090 255,155 245,935 23,255 12,245 11,005
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,240 1,395 845 190 170 25
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 490 425 65 1,440 1,145 295
22 Utilities 1,285 935 350 300 235 60
23 Construction 23,130 20,065 3,065 1,745 1,505 245
31-33 Manufacturing 15,670 11,005 4,670 240 175 65
41 Wholesale trade 11,895 8,605 3,285 290 235 55
44-45 Retail trade 52,590 26,900 25,690 2,260 1,180 1,075
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 14,445 10,805 3,645 1,460 1,105 355
51 Information and cultural industries 13,980 8,760 5,220 465 235 240
52 Finance and insurance 16,545 7,720 8,825 345 110 230
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 9,155 4,985 4,165 415 220 190
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 51,970 31,780 20,185 930 470 460
55 Management of companies and enterprises 410 155 250 15 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 21,845 13,310 8,540 710 410 295
61 Educational services 40,890 13,845 27,045 1,805 525 1,285
62 Health care and social assistance 54,620 11,735 42,880 2,175 390 1,785
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 10,005 4,850 5,155 350 195 155
72 Accommodation and food services 33,720 16,905 16,810 1,230 520 710
81 Other services (except public administration) 20,860 8,330 12,530 870 420 455
91 Public administration 105,355 52,655 52,700 6,010 2,990 3,020
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 476,540 241,720 234,820 21,415 11,070 10,345
Worked at home 34,565 17,295 17,270 780 375 400
Worked outside Canada 2,130 1,470 660 10 0 0
No fixed workplace address 39,375 27,920 11,450 1,975 1,590 385
Worked at usual place 400,475 195,035 205,440 18,650 9,095 9,560
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 400,475 195,030 205,445 18,655 9,095 9,560
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 370,510 179,440 191,070 17,200 8,175 9,025
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 0 0 0 755 505 250
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 8,795 4,815 3,975 550 335 220
Commute to a different province or territory 21,170 10,775 10,395 150 85 65
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 439,850 222,955 216,895 20,630 10,690 9,940
Car, truck, van - as a driver 275,620 149,520 126,095 11,820 6,310 5,505
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 25,250 7,935 17,320 2,000 850 1,155
Public transit 90,690 40,690 49,995 255 140 115
Walked 32,450 15,295 17,155 4,910 2,165 2,745
Bicycle 11,465 7,375 4,085 340 240 95
Other method 4,380 2,140 2,240 1,305 980 325
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 439,845 222,950 216,890 20,630 10,685 9,940
Less than 15 minutes 87,280 42,115 45,165 15,205 7,700 7,505
15 to 29 minutes 167,425 86,430 80,990 3,805 1,955 1,855
30 to 44 minutes 108,740 56,795 51,945 640 310 330
45 to 59 minutes 44,635 21,745 22,890 180 130 50
60 minutes and over 31,770 15,875 15,900 795 595 195
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 439,850 222,955 216,895 20,630 10,685 9,945
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 18,975 12,520 6,450 650 495 160
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 75,715 41,605 34,110 1,945 1,320 625
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 128,840 61,685 67,150 5,725 3,230 2,490
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 108,525 52,270 56,255 8,035 3,485 4,550
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 51,015 24,560 26,455 2,030 975 1,055
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 56,780 30,315 26,460 2,240 1,185 1,060
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 540,925 274,115 266,815 25,565 13,355 12,205
Single responses 514,005 261,905 252,100 25,360 13,265 12,100
Official languages 510,545 260,165 250,385 24,990 13,075 11,915
English 485,330 250,895 234,435 24,790 13,005 11,780
French 25,220 9,270 15,945 200 70 135
Non-official languages 3,460 1,740 1,720 370 185 180
Aboriginal languages 35 10 25 330 155 170
Algonquian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 10 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 315 150 165
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 25 10 10
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 160 80 80
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 10
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 125 60 60
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 95 45 50
South Slavey 0 0 0 20 10 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 25 0 20 10 0 10
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 10 0 0
Inuktitut 25 0 20 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 3,425 1,735 1,695 40 30 10
Afro-Asiatic languages 610 360 250 0 0 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 20 0 20 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 20 0 20 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 590 360 230 0 0 0
Amharic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Arabic 565 350 220 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 20 10 10 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 135 50 90 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 140 50 90 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 45 20 25 0 10 0
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 10 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 10 20 10 10 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 15 10 10 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 10 15 0 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 10 10 0 0 0 0
Tamil 10 0 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 880 380 495 0 10 0
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 265 90 180 0 0 0
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 265 90 175 10 0 0
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Croatian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Czech 10 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 45 10 30 0 0 0
Russian 150 40 110 0 0 0
Serbian 25 10 10 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 30 10 15 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Germanic languages 115 45 65 0 0 0
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 20 10 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 75 30 45 0 0 0
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 10 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 10 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 15 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 115 55 60 0 0 0
Indo-Aryan languages 55 35 20 0 0 0
Bengali 10 10 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hindi 20 15 10 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 20 15 10 0 0 0
Iranian languages 60 25 35 0 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 10 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 55 20 30 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 365 185 185 0 0 0
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 40 30 15 0 0 0
Portuguese 85 60 25 0 0 0
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 235 90 145 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 60 25 30 10 0 0
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 85 45 45 0 0 0
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 15 0 10 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 10 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 40 20 25 0 0 0
American Sign Language 30 15 15 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 1,425 750 675 20 10 0
Chinese languages 1,420 745 670 20 10 10
Cantonese 555 315 240 0 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 815 390 425 10 0 10
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 45 35 0 10 10 10
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 10 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 40 20 15 0 0 0
Lao 10 10 0 0 0 0
Thai 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 25 10 15 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 15 0 10 0 0 0
Uyghur 10 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 10 0 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 10 10 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 26,920 12,210 14,715 205 95 110
English and French 22,895 10,265 12,630 65 40 25
English and non-official language 3,260 1,590 1,670 135 55 75
French and non-official language 70 20 50 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 700 335 365 0 0 0
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 540,930 274,115 266,815 25,565 13,355 12,210
None 409,325 213,980 195,345 23,255 12,340 10,915
English 18,690 7,490 11,205 445 205 250
French 102,315 47,390 54,925 630 280 350
Non-official language 9,095 4,585 4,505 1,220 525 695
Aboriginal 130 45 80 1,050 460 595
Non-Aboriginal 8,965 4,540 4,430 170 70 100
English and French 120 40 75 0 0 0
English and non-official language 140 60 80 0 0 0
French and non-official language 1,230 565 670 10 10 0
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 907,585 441,825 465,760 40,525 20,610 19,915
Non-movers 784,725 381,500 403,225 34,010 17,345 16,665
Movers 122,860 60,325 62,540 6,520 3,265 3,250
Non-migrants 85,915 42,250 43,670 3,700 1,830 1,870
Migrants 36,945 18,075 18,865 2,820 1,435 1,380
Internal migrants 24,555 11,835 12,720 2,565 1,325 1,240
Intraprovincial migrants 13,880 6,560 7,320 700 330 375
Interprovincial migrants 10,670 5,275 5,395 1,865 1,000 870
External migrants 12,390 6,235 6,150 250 115 140
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 868,130 422,015 446,120 38,035 19,310 18,720
Non-movers 524,035 253,965 270,065 21,380 10,970 10,410
Movers 344,095 168,050 176,055 16,650 8,340 8,310
Non-migrants 228,065 111,475 116,590 9,000 4,570 4,430
Migrants 116,030 56,570 59,465 7,655 3,770 3,880
Internal migrants 74,770 35,860 38,905 6,755 3,355 3,400
Intraprovincial migrants 42,440 20,155 22,285 1,745 835 915
Interprovincial migrants 32,325 15,700 16,625 5,010 2,530 2,490
External migrants 41,265 20,715 20,555 895 415 480

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Ottawa, CV [Census subdivision], Ontario and Northwest Territories [Territory] (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 22, 2024).

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