Census Profile, 2016 Census
Edmonton, City [Census subdivision], Alberta and Edmonton [Economic region], Alberta

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Characteristic Edmonton, CY
Alberta
[Census subdivision]
Edmonton
Alberta
[Economic region]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 932,546 ... ... 1,366,050 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 812,201 ... ... 1,203,115 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 14.8 ... ... 13.5 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 387,950 ... ... 557,547 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 360,828 ... ... 518,951 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,360.9 ... ... 86.5 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 685.25 ... ... 15,783.77 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 932,545 465,890 466,655 1,366,050 683,115 682,935
0 to 14 years 164,520 84,150 80,370 252,495 129,220 123,280
0 to 4 years 60,070 30,600 29,470 88,120 44,935 43,180
5 to 9 years 56,100 28,710 27,385 86,955 44,430 42,525
10 to 14 years 48,350 24,835 23,515 77,425 39,850 37,575
15 to 64 years 655,590 331,860 323,735 943,905 476,805 467,100
15 to 19 years 50,850 26,010 24,840 78,450 40,335 38,120
20 to 24 years 69,115 34,880 34,235 94,890 48,420 46,470
25 to 29 years 85,410 43,425 41,980 111,665 56,775 54,890
30 to 34 years 84,785 43,135 41,645 115,125 58,120 57,010
35 to 39 years 72,790 37,215 35,580 103,060 52,195 50,865
40 to 44 years 62,770 31,950 30,820 92,130 46,730 45,395
45 to 49 years 58,900 29,880 29,025 88,240 44,410 43,825
50 to 54 years 61,825 31,045 30,780 94,085 47,015 47,070
55 to 59 years 59,620 29,820 29,795 90,880 45,480 45,400
60 to 64 years 49,530 24,505 25,030 75,385 37,320 38,065
65 years and over 112,440 49,880 62,555 169,650 77,100 92,550
65 to 69 years 37,215 18,145 19,075 58,230 28,390 29,835
70 to 74 years 24,635 11,330 13,300 39,180 18,600 20,580
75 to 79 years 19,090 8,470 10,620 28,675 13,160 15,515
80 to 84 years 15,165 6,315 8,850 21,485 9,195 12,285
85 years and over 16,325 5,620 10,710 22,080 7,750 14,335
85 to 89 years 10,225 3,900 6,325 13,825 5,405 8,415
90 to 94 years 4,710 1,415 3,290 6,355 1,915 4,435
95 to 99 years 1,210 275 935 1,640 385 1,260
100 years and over 190 30 160 260 40 220
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 17.6 18.1 17.2 18.5 18.9 18.1
15 to 64 years 70.3 71.2 69.4 69.1 69.8 68.4
65 years and over 12.1 10.7 13.4 12.4 11.3 13.6
85 years and over 1.8 1.2 2.3 1.6 1.1 2.1
Average age of the population 37.7 36.9 38.5 37.9 37.1 38.6
Median age of the population 35.7 35.2 36.4 36.4 35.8 37.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 360,825 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Single-detached house 180,215 ... ... 299,770 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 25,790 ... ... 26,885 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 152,175 ... ... 183,350 ... ...
Semi-detached house 22,215 ... ... 31,780 ... ...
Row house 36,075 ... ... 43,400 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 10,010 ... ... 10,885 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 83,775 ... ... 97,085 ... ...
Other single-attached house 95 ... ... 200 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 2,650 ... ... 8,945 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 360,825 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
1 person 98,055 ... ... 127,555 ... ...
2 persons 117,110 ... ... 175,305 ... ...
3 persons 58,810 ... ... 84,850 ... ...
4 persons 51,650 ... ... 79,280 ... ...
5 or more persons 35,210 ... ... 51,960 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 913,580 ... ... 1,340,930 ... ...
Average household size 2.5 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 768,030 381,740 386,290 1,113,555 553,905 559,655
Married or living common law 425,750 214,060 211,695 649,290 325,895 323,400
Married 353,525 177,855 175,670 542,825 272,615 270,210
Living common law 72,230 36,205 36,025 106,465 53,280 53,185
Not married and not living common law 342,280 167,675 174,600 464,260 228,010 236,260
Never married 240,470 133,020 107,450 321,000 178,475 142,525
Separated 18,430 7,930 10,495 26,260 11,420 14,835
Divorced 48,940 19,925 29,010 67,930 28,120 39,815
Widowed 34,440 6,795 27,645 49,075 9,995 39,080
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 247,020 ... ... 373,550 ... ...
2 persons 118,670 ... ... 180,085 ... ...
3 persons 55,525 ... ... 81,010 ... ...
4 persons 50,160 ... ... 76,925 ... ...
5 or more persons 22,665 ... ... 35,525 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.9 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 247,015 ... ... 373,545 ... ...
Total couple families 205,460 ... ... 315,405 ... ...
Married couples 169,350 ... ... 262,190 ... ...
Common-law couples 36,110 ... ... 53,215 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 41,555 ... ... 58,145 ... ...
Female parent 32,765 ... ... 44,985 ... ...
Male parent 8,795 ... ... 13,160 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 205,460 ... ... 315,405 ... ...
Couples without children 92,955 ... ... 144,800 ... ...
Couples with children 112,505 ... ... 170,600 ... ...
1 child 44,450 ... ... 64,935 ... ...
2 children 46,910 ... ... 72,235 ... ...
3 or more children 21,140 ... ... 33,435 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 41,560 ... ... 58,140 ... ...
1 child 25,715 ... ... 35,280 ... ...
2 children 11,070 ... ... 16,080 ... ...
3 or more children 4,770 ... ... 6,785 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 186,840 98,305 88,530 238,645 125,155 113,490
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 360,825 ... ... 518,955 ... ...
One-census-family households 228,005 ... ... 348,110 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 85,555 ... ... 134,895 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 142,450 ... ... 213,220 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 9,235 ... ... 12,380 ... ...
Non-census-family households 123,585 ... ... 158,460 ... ...
One-person households 98,055 ... ... 127,555 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 25,530 ... ... 30,910 ... ...
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 15 921,060 460,380 460,675 1,351,355 676,340 675,010
English only 833,125 419,990 413,135 1,232,510 621,815 610,700
French only 1,490 645 845 1,770 775 990
English and French 66,575 31,780 34,790 96,325 45,395 50,935
Neither English nor French 19,875 7,970 11,905 20,750 8,360 12,385
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 16 921,060 460,380 460,675 1,351,350 676,345 675,015
English 876,540 439,555 436,990 1,296,330 650,200 646,125
French 18,805 9,885 8,920 27,925 14,545 13,380
English and French 6,325 3,240 3,085 6,905 3,525 3,380
Neither English nor French 19,395 7,710 11,685 20,190 8,060 12,135
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 21,965 11,505 10,465 31,375 16,310 15,065
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 2.4 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.2
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 18 921,060 460,380 460,675 1,351,350 676,340 675,010
Single responses 891,125 445,760 445,370 1,316,655 659,475 657,180
Official languages 605,695 307,085 298,615 997,180 504,645 492,535
English 587,995 297,745 290,245 969,560 490,250 479,310
French 17,705 9,335 8,365 27,620 14,395 13,225
Non-official languages 285,430 138,675 146,750 319,470 154,835 164,640
Aboriginal languages 2,010 755 1,255 3,625 1,505 2,120
Algonquian languages 1,610 610 1,005 3,010 1,250 1,765
Blackfoot 35 5 20 40 10 30
Cree-Montagnais languages 1,495 565 925 2,850 1,190 1,665
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 5 5 5 5 5 5
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 15 5 10 20 5 10
Plains Cree 300 100 200 395 140 255
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 20 5 15 30 5 20
Woods Cree 130 55 75 155 65 90
Cree, n.o.s. 1,030 400 625 2,250 965 1,280
Eastern Algonquian languages 5 0 5 10 5 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 5 0
Mi'kmaq 5 5 0 10 5 5
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 80 30 50 105 45 65
Algonquin 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 75 25 45 100 40 60
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 200 65 135 235 80 155
Northern Athabaskan languages 200 70 130 230 80 155
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 5 0 5 5 5 5
Carrier 5 0 5 5 0 5
Chilcotin 0 5 0 5 0 0
Dene 130 45 85 155 55 100
Dogrib (Tlicho) 15 5 15 20 5 15
Gwich'in 0 5 0 5 5 5
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 5 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 40 15 25 40 15 25
North Slavey (Hare) 5 0 10 10 5 5
South Slavey 20 5 15 25 10 15
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 5 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Haida 5 0 0 5 5 5
Inuit languages 40 10 30 70 15 50
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 10 0 10 10 0 10
Inuktitut 20 10 15 40 10 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 10 5 10 20 5 15
Iroquoian languages 5 5 0 5 5 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 5 5 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 5 0 5 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 25 15 15 35 20 15
Salish languages 0 0 0 5 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 5 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 5 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 85 30 60 230 105 125
Dakota 40 15 30 75 25 45
Stoney 45 20 30 155 80 80
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 0 0 5
Tlingit 0 5 0 5 0 0
Tsimshian languages 5 0 5 5 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 5 0 5 0 5 5
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. 20 15 10 25 20 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 283,420 137,920 145,495 315,845 153,325 162,515
Afro-Asiatic languages 30,335 15,820 14,515 31,360 16,390 14,970
Berber languages 130 75 60 130 75 60
Kabyle 75 45 30 75 40 35
Berber languages, n.i.e. 55 30 25 55 30 25
Cushitic languages 7,890 3,960 3,930 7,905 3,970 3,935
Bilen 245 140 105 245 140 105
Oromo 1,120 580 540 1,130 580 545
Somali 6,500 3,230 3,270 6,515 3,235 3,275
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 25 10 10
Semitic languages 22,250 11,745 10,500 23,255 12,305 10,950
Amharic 2,485 1,205 1,280 2,515 1,220 1,295
Arabic 16,695 8,925 7,770 17,610 9,430 8,185
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 65 30 35 80 40 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 35 20 10 40 25 15
Harari 170 85 80 165 90 80
Hebrew 390 210 175 405 225 185
Maltese 20 10 10 25 10 15
Tigrigna 2,315 1,215 1,100 2,330 1,220 1,105
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 75 40 30 85 50 35
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 65 35 25 70 40 25
Austro-Asiatic languages 9,400 4,350 5,045 9,655 4,460 5,195
Khmer (Cambodian) 745 355 395 760 360 400
Vietnamese 8,645 3,995 4,650 8,880 4,095 4,790
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 10 5 5
Austronesian languages 37,650 16,545 21,110 43,375 18,855 24,520
Bikol 95 45 50 115 55 65
Cebuano 1,775 750 1,020 2,000 830 1,165
Fijian 50 25 20 50 30 25
Hiligaynon 485 215 270 535 235 300
Ilocano 1,680 720 960 1,880 790 1,090
Malagasy 10 0 5 10 5 5
Malay 460 210 255 525 225 300
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 310 145 165 350 165 185
Pangasinan 95 40 55 110 45 70
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 32,355 14,230 18,120 37,430 16,300 21,130
Waray-Waray 70 35 35 75 30 40
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 270 120 145 290 135 155
Creole languages 975 505 465 1,020 530 485
Haitian Creole 50 25 25 50 25 25
Creole, n.o.s. 590 330 265 615 345 275
Creole languages, n.i.e. 325 155 175 345 160 185
Dravidian languages 6,440 3,340 3,100 6,850 3,565 3,280
Kannada 195 95 95 205 105 105
Malayalam 3,315 1,700 1,615 3,485 1,795 1,685
Tamil 2,025 1,065 960 2,195 1,155 1,035
Telugu 890 465 420 940 495 445
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 20 15 10
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 10 5 5
Indo-European languages 132,415 65,745 66,670 154,280 76,555 77,725
Albanian 735 405 335 770 415 350
Armenian 155 80 75 170 80 90
Balto-Slavic languages 29,065 13,530 15,540 35,010 16,355 18,655
Baltic languages 255 115 140 330 150 180
Latvian 120 55 65 155 70 80
Lithuanian 135 60 75 175 80 95
Slavic languages 28,815 13,420 15,395 34,685 16,210 18,475
Belarusan 35 15 15 35 20 20
Bosnian 685 345 340 715 355 360
Bulgarian 430 230 205 475 245 225
Croatian 1,735 910 825 2,020 1,055 965
Czech 675 335 340 905 440 470
Macedonian 170 90 80 185 95 90
Polish 8,095 3,775 4,325 9,460 4,420 5,040
Russian 5,065 2,360 2,700 5,780 2,675 3,110
Serbian 1,680 845 835 1,835 930 910
Serbo-Croatian 340 170 170 365 180 180
Slovak 460 235 225 620 300 320
Slovene (Slovenian) 240 110 125 290 140 155
Ukrainian 9,125 3,965 5,170 11,895 5,305 6,595
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 95 50 45
Celtic languages 85 50 35 120 75 50
Scottish Gaelic 45 25 15 50 30 20
Welsh 15 10 5 35 20 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 15 40 25 15
Germanic languages 13,130 6,150 6,985 22,200 10,635 11,560
Afrikaans 330 170 165 625 325 295
Danish 450 215 235 770 380 390
Dutch 2,440 1,190 1,255 4,305 2,085 2,225
Frisian 60 35 25 105 60 45
German 9,380 4,340 5,045 15,695 7,465 8,235
Icelandic 30 15 15 35 15 20
Norwegian 145 60 85 230 105 120
Swedish 185 85 105 300 135 170
Vlaams (Flemish) 45 20 25 80 35 45
Yiddish 55 30 25 55 30 25
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 5 5
Greek 920 505 420 1,080 590 490
Indo-Iranian languages 61,115 31,380 29,735 64,165 32,955 31,210
Indo-Aryan languages 54,775 28,055 26,720 57,540 29,485 28,060
Bengali 2,275 1,200 1,080 2,340 1,230 1,110
Gujarati 5,540 2,870 2,670 5,770 2,990 2,780
Hindi 8,010 4,020 3,995 8,420 4,240 4,185
Kashmiri 20 10 10 25 15 10
Konkani 145 75 70 155 80 70
Marathi 505 260 245 540 275 265
Nepali 1,895 990 905 1,995 1,040 955
Oriya (Odia) 70 40 35 70 40 35
Punjabi (Panjabi) 26,425 13,570 12,855 27,800 14,275 13,525
Sindhi 905 420 480 940 440 505
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,180 615 565 1,310 680 630
Urdu 7,810 3,985 3,825 8,170 4,170 4,000
Iranian languages 6,070 3,180 2,890 6,340 3,325 3,020
Kurdish 740 410 335 760 420 340
Pashto 625 330 300 665 350 315
Persian (Farsi) 4,700 2,445 2,255 4,920 2,550 2,370
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 275 145 125 280 150 130
Italic (Romance) languages 27,195 13,650 13,545 30,765 15,450 15,315
Catalan 25 10 10 25 15 15
Italian 4,240 2,070 2,170 4,920 2,440 2,480
Portuguese 4,055 1,980 2,075 4,640 2,275 2,370
Romanian 2,300 1,150 1,145 2,550 1,275 1,270
Spanish 16,570 8,435 8,135 18,605 9,435 9,175
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 15 5 10
Japanese 940 310 630 1,070 345 725
Kartvelian languages 60 35 25 70 40 30
Georgian 60 40 25 65 40 30
Korean 5,995 2,850 3,145 6,370 3,030 3,345
Mongolic languages 80 35 40 80 35 45
Mongolian 80 35 40 80 35 45
Niger-Congo languages 6,985 3,530 3,455 7,370 3,720 3,650
Akan (Twi) 840 435 405 890 460 430
Bamanankan 15 10 5 15 10 5
Edo 135 70 70 140 70 70
Ewe 115 70 45 125 80 50
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 135 70 60 140 75 65
Ga 65 40 25 70 40 25
Ganda 205 105 100 210 105 105
Igbo 305 160 145 310 165 145
Lingala 150 75 80 165 80 85
Rundi (Kirundi) 390 190 200 405 200 205
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 605 300 305 610 300 305
Shona 520 255 265 565 280 285
Swahili 1,185 575 605 1,245 605 645
Wolof 130 85 45 130 85 45
Yoruba 665 370 300 705 395 310
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 1,525 720 810 1,640 775 870
Nilo-Saharan languages 735 380 360 750 385 365
Dinka 330 170 160 340 175 165
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 405 210 200 410 210 200
Sign languages 295 150 140 400 195 205
American Sign Language 145 70 80 185 85 95
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 85 65 220 110 110
Sino-Tibetan languages 46,565 22,055 24,510 47,970 22,650 25,320
Chinese languages 45,890 21,695 24,200 47,265 22,275 24,990
Cantonese 22,015 10,305 11,705 22,735 10,615 12,115
Hakka 600 285 315 620 290 330
Mandarin 19,460 9,270 10,190 19,935 9,465 10,470
Min Dong 65 25 40 70 30 45
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,210 550 660 1,265 580 685
Wu (Shanghainese) 225 115 115 235 120 115
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,285 1,130 1,155 2,380 1,165 1,215
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 30 5 15 25 5 15
Tibeto-Burman languages 675 360 315 705 375 325
Burmese 130 70 60 145 80 65
Karenic languages 425 230 195 430 235 200
Tibetan 20 15 10 20 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 95 45 55 100 50 55
Tai-Kadai languages 895 355 540 1,025 380 640
Lao 360 180 180 385 190 190
Thai 525 170 350 630 190 440
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 10 5 5 15 5 10
Turkic languages 1,975 1,095 875 2,080 1,165 915
Azerbaijani 110 65 45 120 75 45
Turkish 1,665 925 745 1,745 970 775
Uyghur 50 30 20 65 35 30
Uzbek 105 60 45 110 65 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 45 20 20 45 25 25
Uralic languages 1,450 685 760 1,890 890 1,000
Estonian 30 10 20 45 20 30
Finnish 160 65 95 235 95 140
Hungarian 1,255 610 645 1,605 780 830
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 220 130 95 235 135 100
Multiple responses 29,935 14,625 15,305 34,695 16,860 17,835
English and French 2,715 1,335 1,380 3,965 1,940 2,030
English and non-official language 25,555 12,460 13,090 28,870 13,995 14,875
French and non-official language 1,115 550 560 1,235 615 625
English, French and non-official language 555 280 280 625 315 310
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 19 921,060 460,385 460,675 1,351,350 676,340 675,015
Single responses 855,580 428,305 427,270 1,278,690 640,905 637,785
Official languages 691,360 347,590 343,760 1,103,440 554,800 548,640
English 683,370 343,475 339,900 1,092,365 549,120 543,245
French 7,990 4,125 3,865 11,070 5,675 5,395
Non-official languages 164,220 80,715 83,510 175,250 86,105 89,145
Aboriginal languages 415 195 230 690 315 375
Algonquian languages 355 165 190 610 285 320
Blackfoot 10 5 0 5 5 5
Cree-Montagnais languages 330 150 175 575 265 310
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 15 5 5 10 10 5
Plains Cree 50 20 30 60 25 30
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Woods Cree 15 5 15 15 5 15
Cree, n.o.s. 245 115 130 480 220 255
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 5 5 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 10 5 5 20 15 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 10 5 20 10 10
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 20 5 15 20 5 15
Northern Athabaskan languages 20 5 15 20 5 15
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 5 10 15 5 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 5 0 5 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 5 0 5 5 0 5
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 5 0 5 5 0 5
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 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 5 0 5 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 5 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 5 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 5 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 5 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 25 15 15 40 20 25
Dakota 10 5 10 20 10 10
Stoney 15 10 10 20 15 10
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. 15 10 5 15 10 5
Non-Aboriginal languages 163,805 80,520 83,280 174,560 85,790 88,770
Afro-Asiatic languages 19,955 10,125 9,830 20,350 10,325 10,025
Berber languages 95 45 50 95 45 50
Kabyle 50 25 25 50 25 25
Berber languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 45 20 25
Cushitic languages 5,840 2,925 2,910 5,850 2,930 2,920
Bilen 215 125 90 215 120 90
Oromo 885 450 435 885 455 435
Somali 4,730 2,345 2,380 4,740 2,350 2,385
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Semitic languages 14,005 7,145 6,865 14,390 7,335 7,050
Amharic 1,695 805 890 1,695 805 890
Arabic 10,255 5,280 4,970 10,615 5,460 5,155
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 30 15 20 40 15 20
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 15 10 10 15 10 5
Harari 115 55 60 110 55 60
Hebrew 190 100 95 190 95 90
Maltese 10 5 5 10 5 5
Tigrigna 1,650 855 795 1,650 855 795
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 30 20 55 35 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 5 20 10 10
Austro-Asiatic languages 6,150 2,840 3,310 6,250 2,890 3,360
Khmer (Cambodian) 390 180 200 385 180 205
Vietnamese 5,760 2,655 3,105 5,865 2,705 3,160
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 5 0 0
Austronesian languages 20,395 9,600 10,795 23,190 10,890 12,300
Bikol 15 10 5 15 10 5
Cebuano 765 365 400 825 400 425
Fijian 25 15 10 25 15 10
Hiligaynon 180 80 100 195 85 110
Ilocano 565 265 300 615 290 325
Malagasy 5 5 0 10 5 5
Malay 120 55 65 145 70 70
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 125 60 65 130 60 70
Pangasinan 15 5 10 25 10 15
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 18,485 8,690 9,795 21,110 9,895 11,210
Waray-Waray 10 0 5 10 5 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 80 40 40 85 45 45
Creole languages 555 285 275 570 285 280
Haitian Creole 40 20 20 40 20 20
Creole, n.o.s. 375 195 180 380 200 180
Creole languages, n.i.e. 140 70 75 150 70 80
Dravidian languages 4,235 2,180 2,055 4,465 2,305 2,160
Kannada 75 35 40 80 35 45
Malayalam 2,260 1,160 1,105 2,345 1,205 1,140
Tamil 1,355 715 635 1,470 780 690
Telugu 540 270 270 565 280 280
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 0 5
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 0 10 10 0
Indo-European languages 70,050 35,140 34,910 75,965 38,125 37,835
Albanian 355 190 165 370 195 175
Armenian 75 35 35 75 40 35
Balto-Slavic languages 11,655 5,675 5,980 12,890 6,280 6,610
Baltic languages 90 45 50 120 55 65
Latvian 40 20 25 50 25 25
Lithuanian 50 25 25 65 35 35
Slavic languages 11,565 5,635 5,935 12,770 6,225 6,545
Belarusan 10 5 5 10 5 5
Bosnian 295 150 145 300 155 150
Bulgarian 265 140 130 290 145 150
Croatian 830 430 405 900 460 445
Czech 210 110 105 260 140 125
Macedonian 85 45 40 90 50 45
Polish 3,475 1,625 1,845 3,835 1,805 2,025
Russian 2,940 1,455 1,485 3,280 1,620 1,655
Serbian 950 475 470 1,005 505 500
Serbo-Croatian 105 55 55 115 55 60
Slovak 130 65 65 175 85 90
Slovene (Slovenian) 60 35 25 70 35 35
Ukrainian 2,190 1,045 1,140 2,410 1,160 1,255
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 20 5 10 20 5 10
Celtic languages 10 5 5 10 5 0
Scottish Gaelic 5 5 0 5 5 5
Welsh 0 0 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Germanic languages 1,785 850 935 3,400 1,675 1,720
Afrikaans 145 70 75 325 165 155
Danish 30 15 15 40 20 15
Dutch 140 65 75 305 150 155
Frisian 0 0 0 5 5 5
German 1,385 660 725 2,610 1,280 1,330
Icelandic 15 10 10 15 5 10
Norwegian 10 0 10 15 5 5
Swedish 45 20 30 70 30 40
Vlaams (Flemish) 10 5 5 15 10 5
Yiddish 0 0 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 325 165 165 375 190 190
Indo-Iranian languages 41,435 21,030 20,405 43,190 21,925 21,265
Indo-Aryan languages 37,435 19,010 18,425 39,050 19,835 19,215
Bengali 1,425 735 690 1,455 755 705
Gujarati 3,555 1,810 1,750 3,665 1,860 1,805
Hindi 4,875 2,470 2,400 5,100 2,600 2,495
Kashmiri 0 0 5 5 0 0
Konkani 35 20 20 35 20 20
Marathi 315 160 155 335 170 165
Nepali 1,335 700 635 1,395 725 665
Oriya (Odia) 35 20 15 35 20 20
Punjabi (Panjabi) 19,800 10,075 9,725 20,655 10,510 10,150
Sindhi 450 220 225 460 225 235
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 705 370 340 785 410 380
Urdu 4,900 2,425 2,470 5,125 2,540 2,585
Iranian languages 3,885 1,970 1,920 4,025 2,040 1,985
Kurdish 370 195 170 375 200 175
Pashto 405 210 185 430 235 200
Persian (Farsi) 3,120 1,565 1,555 3,215 1,610 1,610
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 110 50 65 120 55 65
Italic (Romance) languages 14,410 7,190 7,220 15,655 7,825 7,835
Catalan 15 5 10 10 5 5
Italian 1,345 610 735 1,410 640 770
Portuguese 1,800 855 945 1,920 920 1,000
Romanian 1,245 620 625 1,355 675 690
Spanish 10,005 5,100 4,905 10,955 5,585 5,370
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 5 5 5
Japanese 425 170 255 475 190 290
Kartvelian languages 50 25 25 55 30 25
Georgian 50 30 25 50 30 25
Korean 4,380 2,145 2,235 4,600 2,255 2,340
Mongolic languages 50 20 30 45 20 25
Mongolian 50 20 25 50 25 25
Niger-Congo languages 2,845 1,375 1,470 2,965 1,425 1,535
Akan (Twi) 425 200 220 445 210 235
Bamanankan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Edo 35 15 15 35 20 20
Ewe 40 25 20 40 20 20
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 55 30 20 55 25 25
Ga 15 10 5 20 10 5
Ganda 75 35 40 80 35 40
Igbo 80 40 45 80 40 45
Lingala 35 15 20 40 20 25
Rundi (Kirundi) 195 90 105 200 90 105
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 285 150 135 285 150 140
Shona 200 90 110 215 100 120
Swahili 580 275 305 585 275 315
Wolof 85 45 40 90 50 40
Yoruba 265 140 130 280 145 135
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 470 215 260 505 230 275
Nilo-Saharan languages 365 185 180 370 190 180
Dinka 200 110 90 205 110 95
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 165 75 90 165 75 90
Sign languages 385 220 160 510 290 220
American Sign Language 165 85 80 195 105 90
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 5 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 215 140 85 315 185 130
Sino-Tibetan languages 31,760 15,075 16,690 32,370 15,355 17,015
Chinese languages 31,240 14,800 16,435 31,825 15,075 16,750
Cantonese 14,485 6,700 7,780 14,745 6,815 7,925
Hakka 215 90 120 215 95 120
Mandarin 14,460 7,025 7,430 14,730 7,150 7,580
Min Dong 10 5 5 15 5 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 540 225 310 555 235 315
Wu (Shanghainese) 120 60 55 120 65 60
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,410 690 720 1,445 710 740
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 5 5
Tibeto-Burman languages 525 275 250 540 280 260
Burmese 90 50 40 100 55 45
Karenic languages 355 190 165 360 195 170
Tibetan 20 10 10 20 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 25 35 60 25 35
Tai-Kadai languages 430 205 220 480 220 255
Lao 175 85 90 185 90 100
Thai 245 115 130 285 125 155
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 5 5 5 5 0
Turkic languages 1,260 670 585 1,310 705 605
Azerbaijani 45 25 20 55 35 20
Turkish 1,110 590 520 1,140 605 530
Uyghur 30 20 10 40 20 15
Uzbek 65 30 30 70 40 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 10 10 5
Uralic languages 430 205 225 510 240 270
Estonian 5 0 0 5 0 5
Finnish 25 10 15 30 15 15
Hungarian 405 195 210 475 230 250
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 75 35 35 75 35 35
Multiple responses 65,480 32,075 33,405 72,665 35,435 37,225
English and French 2,070 1,045 1,015 2,785 1,385 1,400
English and non-official language 61,650 30,160 31,485 67,940 33,110 34,830
French and non-official language 545 265 280 590 285 305
English, French and non-official language 1,220 600 620 1,345 660 685
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 20 921,065 460,385 460,680 1,351,355 676,340 675,015
None 749,235 376,135 373,095 1,153,360 579,870 573,485
English 73,015 36,560 36,455 79,905 39,990 39,910
French 9,560 4,575 4,985 14,995 7,010 7,985
Non-official language 85,880 41,390 44,490 99,405 47,585 51,815
Aboriginal 1,815 715 1,105 3,925 1,760 2,165
Non-Aboriginal 84,065 40,675 43,390 95,480 45,825 49,650
English and French 655 335 315 690 355 335
English and non-official language 1,795 935 855 1,890 985 905
French and non-official language 890 435 460 1,075 520 550
English, French and non-official language 45 25 15 45 25 20
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 21 749,380 373,235 376,150 1,089,035 542,885 546,145
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 712,245 354,980 357,260 1,036,860 517,415 519,450
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,836 51,506 33,820 43,644 55,806 34,009
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 712,370 355,010 357,370 1,037,105 517,450 519,655
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,352 44,584 31,031 38,702 47,723 31,092
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 656,950 335,805 321,145 963,165 493,060 470,105
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,821 51,517 33,069 43,262 55,390 32,915
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 432,325 178,805 253,525 614,675 247,770 366,905
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,567 2,571 4,014 4,013 3,615 4,178
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 576,325 301,585 274,740 841,380 441,725 399,655
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 43,069 52,280 34,903 44,283 55,861 34,531
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 749,395 373,375 376,020 1,089,050 543,030 546,020
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 712,520 355,075 357,440 1,037,385 517,490 519,900
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 57,032 69,876 44,272 60,535 76,430 44,714
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 712,670 355,105 357,560 1,037,655 517,535 520,120
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 46,823 55,986 37,723 49,314 60,735 37,950
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 657,115 335,780 321,335 963,165 492,670 470,490
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 57,236 70,309 43,574 60,607 76,656 43,802
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 431,590 178,230 253,360 614,190 247,515 366,670
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 7,011 6,751 7,194 7,203 7,214 7,196
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 576,330 301,010 275,315 841,380 440,570 400,805
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,801 65,829 42,745 57,368 70,817 42,584
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 749,395 373,375 376,020 1,089,050 543,030 546,020
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 24 267,435 151,130 116,305 393,250 225,915 167,330
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 62,030 69,850 54,443 64,820 74,817 54,797
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 74,180 84,054 61,348 78,136 90,265 61,761
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 92.6 95.2 88.5 93.0 95.5 88.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 77.4 79.6 73.9 77.0 79.3 73.1
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 7.4 4.8 11.5 7.0 4.5 11.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 749,380 373,230 376,145 1,089,035 542,885 546,145
Without total income 37,140 18,250 18,890 52,170 25,475 26,695
With total income 712,245 354,980 357,260 1,036,865 517,415 519,450
Percentage with total income 95.0 95.1 95.0 95.2 95.3 95.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 89,175 35,580 53,600 128,305 48,450 79,860
$10,000 to $19,999 93,515 36,960 56,560 129,375 48,900 80,470
$20,000 to $29,999 86,675 34,500 52,175 121,515 46,905 74,610
$30,000 to $39,999 73,335 32,130 41,210 102,560 43,470 59,085
$40,000 to $49,999 70,490 33,175 37,320 98,600 45,190 53,420
$50,000 to $59,999 62,445 31,450 31,000 88,205 43,525 44,685
$60,000 to $69,999 51,365 28,510 22,855 73,910 40,665 33,245
$70,000 to $79,999 40,570 24,485 16,085 59,670 35,775 23,895
$80,000 to $89,999 31,440 19,520 11,920 47,480 29,730 17,750
$90,000 to $99,999 26,250 16,215 10,035 40,870 25,530 15,340
$100,000 and over 86,985 62,475 24,510 146,365 109,280 37,090
$100,000 to $149,999 58,565 40,680 17,890 95,525 68,460 27,065
$150,000 and over 28,415 21,795 6,625 50,845 40,820 10,020
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 749,380 373,230 376,150 1,089,035 542,890 546,145
Without after-tax income 37,010 18,225 18,780 51,930 25,440 26,490
With after-tax income 712,375 355,010 357,365 1,037,105 517,455 519,650
Percentage with after-tax income 95.1 95.1 95.0 95.2 95.3 95.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 90,875 36,085 54,790 131,330 49,260 82,070
$10,000 to $19,999 97,655 38,725 58,930 135,365 51,315 84,055
$20,000 to $29,999 100,035 40,460 59,575 140,435 54,920 85,515
$30,000 to $39,999 92,180 42,085 50,095 128,265 56,935 71,330
$40,000 to $49,999 87,355 43,450 43,910 122,780 59,820 62,960
$50,000 to $59,999 69,290 38,480 30,810 99,610 54,930 44,680
$60,000 to $69,999 49,970 30,460 19,510 74,370 45,450 28,920
$70,000 to $79,999 36,960 23,005 13,955 57,180 36,110 21,075
$80,000 and over 88,055 62,255 25,800 147,765 108,710 39,055
$80,000 to $89,999 27,180 17,610 9,565 43,085 28,550 14,535
$90,000 to $99,999 17,325 11,960 5,365 28,505 20,400 8,105
$100,000 and over 43,555 32,685 10,870 76,180 59,765 16,415
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 749,380 373,235 376,145 1,089,030 542,890 546,145
Without employment income 173,050 71,650 101,405 247,655 101,165 146,490
With employment income 576,330 301,585 274,740 841,380 441,725 399,655
Percentage with employment income 76.9 80.8 73.0 77.3 81.4 73.2
Under $5,000 (including loss) 56,045 24,765 31,275 86,685 38,495 48,190
$5,000 to $9,999 37,925 15,895 22,030 55,015 22,630 32,385
$10,000 to $19,999 65,325 27,965 37,360 91,860 37,810 54,050
$20,000 to $29,999 55,825 23,765 32,065 77,795 31,835 45,960
$30,000 to $39,999 55,460 25,405 30,050 76,115 33,520 42,600
$40,000 to $49,999 55,750 26,865 28,885 76,245 35,395 40,845
$50,000 to $59,999 51,430 26,250 25,175 70,960 35,320 35,640
$60,000 to $69,999 42,090 24,000 18,090 59,450 33,270 26,180
$70,000 to $79,999 34,395 21,275 13,120 49,555 30,520 19,030
$80,000 and over 122,080 85,395 36,685 197,705 142,930 54,770
$80,000 to $89,999 27,055 17,255 9,800 40,305 25,945 14,355
$90,000 to $99,999 23,455 14,625 8,825 36,435 22,975 13,455
$100,000 and over 71,570 53,520 18,055 120,965 94,010 26,955
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 87,225 ... ... 93,913 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 75,057 ... ... 80,153 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 98,055 ... ... 127,555 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 47,935 ... ... 48,765 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 41,497 ... ... 42,121 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 262,770 ... ... 391,400 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 106,260 ... ... 112,412 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 91,076 ... ... 95,401 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 112,619 ... ... 121,011 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 92,480 ... ... 98,604 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 98,075 ... ... 127,555 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 59,678 ... ... 61,584 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 48,955 ... ... 50,267 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 262,755 ... ... 391,395 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 132,380 ... ... 140,378 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 108,726 ... ... 114,357 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Under $5,000 5,945 ... ... 7,390 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,715 ... ... 4,570 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,165 ... ... 6,355 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 8,960 ... ... 11,135 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 12,595 ... ... 16,875 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 10,135 ... ... 13,200 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 10,675 ... ... 13,990 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 11,685 ... ... 15,415 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 11,660 ... ... 15,540 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 11,920 ... ... 15,785 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 24,290 ... ... 32,480 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 24,405 ... ... 32,925 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 23,325 ... ... 31,940 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 21,765 ... ... 30,325 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 20,695 ... ... 29,260 ... ...
$100,000 and over 153,885 ... ... 241,770 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 43,970 ... ... 64,045 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 33,125 ... ... 50,465 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 40,385 ... ... 64,750 ... ...
$200,000 and over 36,400 ... ... 62,505 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Under $5,000 6,225 ... ... 7,860 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 3,770 ... ... 4,665 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 5,285 ... ... 6,510 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 9,320 ... ... 11,635 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 13,480 ... ... 18,040 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 11,560 ... ... 15,045 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 12,875 ... ... 16,750 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 14,125 ... ... 18,680 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 14,795 ... ... 19,535 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 15,210 ... ... 20,285 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 30,590 ... ... 41,260 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 29,205 ... ... 40,010 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 27,310 ... ... 38,645 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 25,495 ... ... 36,630 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 22,435 ... ... 33,010 ... ...
$100,000 and over 119,135 ... ... 190,390 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 44,215 ... ... 67,345 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 29,245 ... ... 46,560 ... ...
$150,000 and over 45,675 ... ... 76,495 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 244,435 ... ... 369,395 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 105,101 ... ... 111,310 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 90,025 ... ... 94,389 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.1 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 83,525 ... ... 132,010 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 100,821 ... ... 103,532 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 85,642 ... ... 87,574 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 112,650 ... ... 171,215 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 125,416 ... ... 134,667 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 106,474 ... ... 112,931 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.1 ... ... 4.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 38,025 ... ... 52,985 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,791 ... ... 64,759 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 56,914 ... ... 58,389 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 244,235 ... ... 369,160 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 132,588 ... ... 140,446 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 108,579 ... ... 114,134 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 83,505 ... ... 131,935 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 132,253 ... ... 136,617 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 106,714 ... ... 109,851 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 112,720 ... ... 171,300 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 153,451 ... ... 163,777 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 125,412 ... ... 132,640 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 37,770 ... ... 52,785 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 76,259 ... ... 79,290 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 65,861 ... ... 67,980 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 157,810 84,815 72,995 201,240 107,540 93,705
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 41,697 45,587 37,593 42,935 48,034 37,847
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 36,995 39,683 34,027 37,875 41,450 34,190
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 157,765 84,825 72,940 201,100 107,490 93,605
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 52,314 56,488 47,461 54,457 59,930 48,171
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 43,421 46,146 40,252 44,936 48,541 40,797
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 913,580 457,210 456,375 1,340,925 671,760 669,165
In the bottom half of the distribution 375,455 181,915 193,540 502,555 241,985 260,565
In the bottom decile 76,415 37,485 38,930 97,810 47,710 50,105
In the second decile 69,260 32,005 37,250 89,910 40,945 48,965
In the third decile 71,660 34,285 37,375 95,570 45,350 50,220
In the fourth decile 75,965 37,405 38,565 104,180 50,900 53,280
In the fifth decile 82,150 40,730 41,420 115,085 57,085 58,005
In the top half of the distribution 538,125 275,295 262,835 838,375 429,775 408,600
In the sixth decile 87,485 43,610 43,875 125,585 62,540 63,040
In the seventh decile 93,285 47,125 46,160 138,545 69,965 68,580
In the eighth decile 102,770 52,610 50,160 157,745 80,805 76,945
In the ninth decile 118,060 60,660 57,400 186,920 96,095 90,825
In the top decile 136,525 71,290 65,235 229,575 120,365 109,210
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 43 913,580 457,210 456,375 1,332,530 667,500 665,025
0 to 17 years 193,235 98,860 94,380 294,235 150,710 143,530
0 to 5 years 71,515 36,475 35,035 104,230 53,155 51,075
18 to 64 years 619,535 312,185 307,350 884,570 444,810 439,760
65 years and over 100,815 46,170 54,650 153,720 71,985 81,740
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 99,735 47,255 52,480 124,430 58,460 65,965
0 to 17 years 31,190 15,955 15,240 39,060 20,005 19,060
0 to 5 years 12,270 6,280 5,985 14,785 7,565 7,220
18 to 64 years 59,930 28,155 31,770 73,305 34,040 39,265
65 years and over 8,620 3,145 5,470 12,060 4,415 7,645
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 10.9 10.3 11.5 9.3 8.8 9.9
0 to 17 years (%) 16.1 16.1 16.1 13.3 13.3 13.3
0 to 5 years (%) 17.2 17.2 17.1 14.2 14.2 14.1
18 to 64 years (%) 9.7 9.0 10.3 8.3 7.7 8.9
65 years and over (%) 8.6 6.8 10.0 7.8 6.1 9.4
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 91,090 44,565 46,520 105,460 51,295 54,160
0 to 17 years 25,155 12,830 12,320 29,780 15,205 14,580
0 to 5 years 9,920 5,070 4,850 11,365 5,805 5,565
18 to 64 years 61,135 29,895 31,240 70,045 33,930 36,115
65 years and over 4,800 1,840 2,955 5,630 2,165 3,465
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 10.0 9.7 10.2 7.9 7.7 8.1
0 to 17 years (%) 13.0 13.0 13.1 10.1 10.1 10.2
0 to 5 years (%) 13.9 13.9 13.8 10.9 10.9 10.9
18 to 64 years (%) 9.9 9.6 10.2 7.9 7.6 8.2
65 years and over (%) 4.8 4.0 5.4 3.7 3.0 4.2
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 44 913,585 457,210 456,375 1,340,930 671,765 669,165
Official languages 893,915 449,325 444,585 1,320,485 663,535 656,950
English 892,545 448,740 443,805 1,318,800 662,815 655,985
French 67,445 31,990 35,455 97,225 45,625 51,595
Non-official languages 357,820 174,580 183,240 403,605 196,230 207,370
Aboriginal languages 3,660 1,475 2,185 6,790 3,000 3,790
Algonquian languages 3,100 1,195 1,910 5,965 2,585 3,375
Blackfoot 40 10 30 50 10 35
Cree-Montagnais languages 2,960 1,145 1,815 5,760 2,505 3,255
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 20 0 15 20 0 15
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 10 0 15 20 10 15
Plains Cree 855 310 540 1,025 390 640
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 25 10 15 30 10 15
Woods Cree 215 100 115 265 125 135
Cree, n.o.s. 1,840 715 1,120 4,410 1,970 2,440
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 10 0 10 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 10 0 10 10 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 125 40 90 190 75 115
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 125 35 85 185 70 115
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 270 115 160 325 130 195
Northern Athabaskan languages 275 115 160 325 135 195
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Beaver 0 0 10 0 0 0
Carrier 25 10 15 30 0 20
Chilcotin 10 0 0 10 10 0
Dene 175 70 105 215 75 135
Dogrib (Tlicho) 40 25 20 45 20 25
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 35 20 10 35 25 15
North Slavey (Hare) 20 10 10 15 10 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 10 10 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 10 0 0 10 10 10
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 10 0 10 10 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 10 0 0 0 10 0
Inuit languages 60 30 35 75 30 45
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 15 0 15 15 0 10
Inuktitut 30 15 20 35 10 25
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 15 15 0 25 20 10
Iroquoian languages 10 10 0 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 10 0 0 10 0
Mohawk 10 0 0 10 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 50 30 20 60 35 25
Salish languages 25 10 15 30 15 15
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 10 10 0 10 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 10 10 0 10 0 10
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 10 0 0 10
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 145 80 70 390 215 180
Dakota 70 40 30 120 70 50
Stoney 85 45 40 285 150 135
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 10 10 0 0 10 0
Tsimshian languages 20 10 10 20 10 10
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 10 0 10 10 0 0
Nisga'a 15 10 0 15 10 10
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 0 0 0 10 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 354,280 173,170 181,110 396,955 193,305 203,650
Afro-Asiatic languages 43,075 22,315 20,760 45,040 23,355 21,690
Berber languages 205 105 100 205 105 100
Kabyle 85 45 40 85 45 40
Berber languages, n.i.e. 120 60 60 120 60 60
Cushitic languages 9,765 4,975 4,785 9,800 4,985 4,815
Bilen 245 140 100 240 140 100
Oromo 1,200 645 560 1,210 650 565
Somali 8,370 4,215 4,155 8,395 4,220 4,175
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 30 10 20 30 15 20
Semitic languages 34,290 17,870 16,425 36,220 18,890 17,325
Amharic 4,040 2,055 1,985 4,090 2,080 2,010
Arabic 26,705 14,050 12,660 28,490 14,995 13,490
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 60 35 25 65 35 30
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 20 15 0 20 15 0
Harari 240 95 140 235 100 140
Hebrew 1,390 730 660 1,470 765 700
Maltese 40 20 20 75 35 35
Tigrigna 3,120 1,580 1,535 3,130 1,585 1,545
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 155 85 70 160 85 75
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 150 85 65 150 90 60
Austro-Asiatic languages 12,500 5,840 6,660 12,870 6,000 6,865
Khmer (Cambodian) 1,065 510 555 1,100 525 570
Vietnamese 11,485 5,355 6,125 11,820 5,500 6,315
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 15 0 10
Austronesian languages 47,290 20,890 26,395 54,400 23,795 30,605
Bikol 60 25 30 75 40 40
Cebuano 2,290 1,035 1,250 2,585 1,145 1,440
Fijian 130 85 50 145 85 60
Hiligaynon 475 190 280 520 220 305
Ilocano 2,190 930 1,260 2,455 1,030 1,425
Malagasy 15 0 0 15 10 10
Malay 1,105 510 595 1,240 560 680
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 485 220 270 510 240 275
Pangasinan 165 70 95 170 70 100
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 44,790 19,725 25,065 51,625 22,520 29,105
Waray-Waray 105 35 70 105 30 70
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 410 170 240 430 185 245
Creole languages 2,015 1,085 920 2,155 1,155 1,005
Haitian Creole 115 65 50 115 65 50
Creole, n.o.s. 1,205 670 535 1,285 710 575
Creole languages, n.i.e. 705 365 340 770 390 380
Dravidian languages 8,495 4,470 4,025 9,045 4,780 4,260
Kannada 340 165 175 400 190 200
Malayalam 4,390 2,250 2,140 4,600 2,370 2,230
Tamil 2,960 1,610 1,350 3,230 1,775 1,460
Telugu 1,295 690 605 1,365 730 635
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 65 35 25 70 45 30
Hmong-Mien languages 30 15 10 25 20 10
Indo-European languages 169,120 84,245 84,875 197,305 97,920 99,380
Albanian 880 485 395 885 490 390
Armenian 185 75 110 205 80 125
Balto-Slavic languages 33,535 15,825 17,710 40,470 19,095 21,375
Baltic languages 420 200 220 550 255 295
Latvian 195 90 105 250 120 125
Lithuanian 225 110 115 300 140 165
Slavic languages 33,305 15,715 17,585 40,140 18,940 21,200
Belarusan 95 45 45 110 60 50
Bosnian 1,110 540 570 1,135 545 590
Bulgarian 465 240 230 545 270 275
Croatian 2,460 1,350 1,105 2,820 1,560 1,260
Czech 800 355 445 1,045 445 600
Macedonian 220 105 120 230 105 125
Polish 9,790 4,765 5,015 11,455 5,620 5,835
Russian 8,175 3,885 4,295 9,350 4,410 4,940
Serbian 2,305 1,110 1,195 2,480 1,205 1,275
Serbo-Croatian 420 200 215 440 215 230
Slovak 540 295 240 760 410 345
Slovene (Slovenian) 220 115 100 285 140 145
Ukrainian 11,210 4,785 6,425 14,540 6,295 8,250
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 90 45 50 105 55 50
Celtic languages 330 205 125 435 250 185
Scottish Gaelic 125 65 55 160 70 85
Welsh 65 45 20 105 60 35
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 145 95 50 190 110 75
Germanic languages 18,965 9,315 9,655 29,760 14,630 15,130
Afrikaans 795 395 405 1,250 625 625
Danish 475 220 250 830 405 425
Dutch 2,860 1,390 1,475 5,120 2,460 2,660
Frisian 65 45 25 105 70 35
German 14,295 7,110 7,180 21,765 10,850 10,915
Icelandic 35 15 20 55 20 40
Norwegian 315 125 195 475 215 260
Swedish 410 210 200 630 305 330
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 10 25 90 40 50
Yiddish 70 35 35 65 35 35
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 20 10 0
Greek 1,300 635 665 1,580 785 795
Indo-Iranian languages 75,425 38,920 36,505 79,195 40,810 38,385
Indo-Aryan languages 68,980 35,490 33,485 72,440 37,245 35,190
Bengali 2,760 1,460 1,300 2,825 1,490 1,335
Gujarati 7,275 3,620 3,655 7,530 3,750 3,785
Hindi 26,305 13,735 12,570 27,515 14,360 13,160
Kashmiri 50 30 20 60 35 25
Konkani 125 50 75 170 75 95
Marathi 815 450 365 840 465 375
Nepali 1,925 1,040 880 1,995 1,075 920
Oriya (Odia) 100 55 45 100 55 45
Punjabi (Panjabi) 34,305 17,695 16,605 36,220 18,680 17,535
Sindhi 1,675 770 910 1,750 805 940
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 1,695 860 835 1,840 945 895
Urdu 11,850 6,170 5,675 12,350 6,400 5,950
Iranian languages 6,935 3,670 3,265 7,260 3,805 3,455
Kurdish 855 520 335 855 520 335
Pashto 790 435 355 810 440 370
Persian (Farsi) 5,510 2,865 2,645 5,815 2,990 2,825
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 450 250 210 480 270 215
Italic (Romance) languages 42,430 20,840 21,585 49,465 24,205 25,255
Catalan 75 40 35 75 40 30
Italian 7,250 3,610 3,640 8,415 4,205 4,200
Portuguese 5,290 2,615 2,670 6,140 3,030 3,110
Romanian 2,795 1,435 1,360 3,025 1,550 1,475
Spanish 28,510 13,865 14,650 33,545 16,235 17,310
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 85 40 40 95 45 50
Japanese 2,140 930 1,200 2,570 1,115 1,455
Kartvelian languages 60 20 35 65 25 40
Georgian 60 25 40 60 25 35
Korean 6,685 3,155 3,530 7,210 3,400 3,810
Mongolic languages 150 65 80 145 65 80
Mongolian 145 65 80 145 60 80
Niger-Congo languages 12,615 6,395 6,215 13,335 6,775 6,560
Akan (Twi) 1,370 680 690 1,440 715 725
Bamanankan 25 15 15 35 15 15
Edo 250 115 130 290 140 145
Ewe 150 80 70 155 85 75
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 155 80 80 155 80 75
Ga 185 100 85 200 105 100
Ganda 425 205 215 430 210 220
Igbo 600 330 270 600 330 270
Lingala 700 340 360 750 370 375
Rundi (Kirundi) 580 280 305 600 285 315
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 895 470 425 910 485 425
Shona 895 440 450 1,025 500 525
Swahili 3,380 1,800 1,580 3,540 1,870 1,670
Wolof 225 135 90 225 130 85
Yoruba 1,555 805 745 1,610 845 770
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 3,115 1,515 1,600 3,370 1,655 1,720
Nilo-Saharan languages 925 455 465 940 465 475
Dinka 570 260 310 570 265 305
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 355 195 160 370 200 170
Sign languages 2,075 835 1,240 2,820 1,090 1,730
American Sign Language 1,245 450 800 1,585 570 1,010
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 840 385 450 1,240 515 725
Sino-Tibetan languages 53,530 25,835 27,690 55,300 26,660 28,640
Chinese languages 52,725 25,415 27,305 54,425 26,200 28,225
Cantonese 27,980 13,370 14,610 28,835 13,750 15,085
Hakka 660 285 370 705 305 395
Mandarin 27,395 13,080 14,315 28,270 13,480 14,790
Min Dong 20 10 15 25 15 10
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,535 690 850 1,605 715 890
Wu (Shanghainese) 255 120 135 260 125 140
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,330 1,180 1,155 2,410 1,205 1,205
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 45 20 25 45 20 25
Tibeto-Burman languages 830 430 395 895 470 430
Burmese 235 120 110 245 130 110
Karenic languages 450 230 225 475 245 225
Tibetan 45 20 20 60 25 30
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 150 80 70 180 95 75
Tai-Kadai languages 1,085 445 640 1,320 525 795
Lao 515 240 275 580 270 310
Thai 650 220 430 835 270 560
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 20 10 0
Turkic languages 2,785 1,535 1,255 2,935 1,625 1,305
Azerbaijani 225 120 105 250 135 110
Turkish 2,290 1,275 1,020 2,405 1,350 1,055
Uyghur 145 70 75 145 70 75
Uzbek 145 80 70 145 80 65
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 35 75 30 40
Uralic languages 1,815 850 965 2,335 1,120 1,215
Estonian 25 15 10 40 30 15
Finnish 290 95 190 425 170 255
Hungarian 1,505 735 765 1,875 925 950
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 640 370 275 705 400 305
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 913,585 457,210 456,370 1,340,930 671,765 669,165
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 793,725 397,565 396,165 1,204,920 604,430 600,485
Canadian citizens aged under 18 173,215 88,605 84,610 275,450 141,120 134,335
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 620,515 308,960 311,555 929,465 463,310 466,155
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 119,860 59,645 60,215 136,010 67,330 68,680
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 913,585 457,210 456,370 1,340,930 671,765 669,165
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 613,865 309,585 304,280 1,000,485 504,455 496,030
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 274,360 134,350 140,005 311,690 152,315 159,375
Before 1981 48,220 24,090 24,135 62,195 31,070 31,130
1981 to 1990 30,460 15,010 15,455 34,230 16,735 17,485
1991 to 2000 43,245 20,325 22,915 47,295 22,185 25,110
2001 to 2010 80,875 39,850 41,025 88,735 43,620 45,115
2001 to 2005 33,690 16,395 17,295 36,875 18,010 18,870
2006 to 2010 47,185 23,450 23,730 51,860 25,615 26,245
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 71,555 35,075 36,480 79,240 38,700 40,535
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 25,360 13,275 12,085 28,750 14,995 13,760
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 274,355 134,350 140,010 311,690 152,320 159,375
Under 5 years 25,255 13,065 12,190 29,655 15,355 14,300
5 to 14 years 45,825 23,775 22,050 54,165 28,105 26,055
15 to 24 years 56,420 25,910 30,510 64,035 29,345 34,685
25 to 44 years 123,445 60,725 62,715 138,325 67,635 70,695
45 years and over 23,410 10,870 12,540 25,510 11,870 13,640
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 54 274,355 134,350 140,010 311,695 152,315 159,375
Americas 26,650 12,960 13,685 32,055 15,400 16,655
Brazil 655 270 390 810 335 470
Colombia 2,455 1,260 1,195 2,605 1,305 1,300
El Salvador 2,895 1,465 1,430 3,080 1,570 1,515
Guyana 1,265 575 690 1,415 630 785
Haiti 505 275 230 540 305 240
Jamaica 2,510 1,155 1,355 2,810 1,270 1,540
Mexico 2,045 1,040 1,010 2,520 1,270 1,245
Peru 475 190 290 560 225 340
Trinidad and Tobago 1,405 690 710 1,650 815 835
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 6,230 3,005 3,220 8,845 4,125 4,720
Other places of birth in Americas 6,205 3,030 3,175 7,220 3,555 3,660
Europe 49,280 24,425 24,850 66,915 33,285 33,625
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,815 925 890 1,945 990 950
Croatia 1,255 655 600 1,435 770 660
France 575 265 310 780 345 435
Germany 4,745 2,340 2,405 7,405 3,710 3,700
Greece 560 320 235 660 370 290
Hungary 755 370 385 975 485 490
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 975 550 425 1,540 820 715
Italy 3,050 1,590 1,460 3,520 1,895 1,620
Netherlands 2,200 1,200 1,000 4,030 2,125 1,905
Poland 6,965 3,355 3,610 8,105 3,890 4,215
Portugal 2,335 1,160 1,170 2,570 1,270 1,305
Romania 2,130 1,085 1,045 2,345 1,190 1,150
Russian Federation 1,975 870 1,100 2,370 1,020 1,355
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 810 360 450 885 390 490
Ukraine 3,445 1,520 1,925 3,790 1,660 2,125
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 10,175 5,190 4,980 17,305 8,820 8,480
Other places of birth in Europe 5,520 2,670 2,855 7,260 3,530 3,725
Africa 35,155 18,180 16,970 37,320 19,305 18,015
Algeria 350 185 170 380 195 185
Egypt 1,860 1,045 820 2,065 1,165 895
Ethiopia 3,950 2,020 1,935 4,015 2,045 1,970
Kenya 1,840 955 885 2,010 1,025 980
Morocco 775 480 295 805 495 310
Nigeria 3,045 1,610 1,430 3,260 1,745 1,520
Somalia 4,570 2,250 2,320 4,590 2,255 2,335
South Africa, Republic of 1,715 825 890 2,275 1,085 1,195
Other places of birth in Africa 17,050 8,820 8,230 17,915 9,290 8,625
Asia 159,590 76,970 82,620 171,130 82,205 88,925
Afghanistan 1,455 750 705 1,495 770 725
Bangladesh 1,555 785 775 1,615 805 805
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 19,150 8,790 10,360 19,755 9,050 10,710
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 7,145 3,460 3,685 7,375 3,565 3,805
India 37,035 18,895 18,140 38,950 19,915 19,030
IranCensus data footnote 61 2,525 1,350 1,180 2,715 1,440 1,280
Iraq 1,965 1,060 905 2,100 1,140 960
Japan 590 160 425 710 205 505
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 4,640 2,175 2,465 4,995 2,345 2,650
Lebanon 4,690 2,530 2,160 5,135 2,805 2,325
Pakistan 7,950 4,085 3,870 8,305 4,270 4,030
Philippines 40,585 17,950 22,635 46,175 20,220 25,950
Sri Lanka 2,000 990 1,015 2,130 1,060 1,075
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,985 1,080 895 2,035 1,100 930
Taiwan 965 420 545 1,030 445 590
Viet Nam 10,180 4,775 5,405 10,435 4,875 5,565
Other places of birth in Asia 15,180 7,720 7,460 16,185 8,190 7,995
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 3,685 1,805 1,875 4,275 2,120 2,155
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 71,555 35,070 36,480 79,240 38,705 40,540
Americas 5,095 2,450 2,645 5,910 2,775 3,130
Brazil 210 90 120 270 110 160
Colombia 515 225 295 575 235 335
Cuba 200 95 110 255 115 135
Haiti 170 95 75 180 100 80
Jamaica 630 275 350 685 290 390
Mexico 820 440 390 995 515 485
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 1,205 570 635 1,490 680 810
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 210 75 135 230 85 140
Other places of birth in Americas 1,135 590 545 1,240 640 600
Europe 5,825 2,970 2,860 7,410 3,790 3,620
France 90 45 45 105 55 50
Germany 385 215 170 575 330 245
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 370 250 125 530 330 205
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 175 70 95 205 85 120
Romania 345 165 180 375 175 200
Russian Federation 410 155 255 460 170 290
Ukraine 845 385 465 900 415 490
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 1,105 635 475 1,885 1,040 840
Other places of birth in Europe 2,090 1,040 1,045 2,365 1,185 1,180
Africa 11,455 5,800 5,660 11,820 5,990 5,830
Algeria 45 10 30 40 15 30
Cameroon 370 175 195 375 180 195
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 515 240 280 525 250 280
Côte d'Ivoire 270 115 150 285 130 155
Egypt 700 380 320 745 410 335
Eritrea 990 520 470 990 515 475
Ethiopia 1,195 625 575 1,225 630 595
Morocco 240 140 100 245 145 100
Nigeria 1,495 785 710 1,565 835 730
Somalia 1,380 685 695 1,385 685 705
South Africa, Republic of 425 215 210 505 250 255
Tunisia 150 75 75 155 80 80
Other places of birth in Africa 3,680 1,825 1,850 3,770 1,870 1,900
Asia 48,605 23,575 25,035 53,380 25,775 27,605
Afghanistan 215 110 105 225 115 105
Bangladesh 550 265 285 555 270 285
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 3,605 1,630 1,970 3,680 1,655 2,030
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 305 110 195 305 110 195
India 13,125 6,815 6,310 13,635 7,130 6,500
IranCensus data footnote 61 880 480 405 890 480 415
Iraq 685 345 335 705 360 345
Israel 240 130 110 250 135 115
Japan 185 65 125 200 70 135
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,460 735 720 1,505 745 755
Lebanon 730 370 360 800 410 385
Nepal 1,075 565 510 1,105 585 525
Pakistan 1,960 980 985 1,985 990 995
Philippines 18,285 8,390 9,890 21,940 10,010 11,930
Saudi Arabia 360 200 160 380 215 165
Sri Lanka 720 340 380 765 365 400
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 1,375 735 640 1,410 750 650
Taiwan 130 40 85 130 45 90
Turkey 215 135 85 220 130 85
United Arab Emirates 295 160 135 310 170 140
Viet Nam 725 285 440 760 300 465
Other places of birth in Asia 1,490 685 805 1,640 750 890
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 575 285 290 725 380 345
Australia 170 90 85 275 145 130
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 400 195 205 450 235 210
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 913,585 457,210 456,375 1,340,925 671,765 669,165
First generationCensus data footnote 69 304,795 150,175 154,620 347,495 170,895 176,600
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 196,420 99,020 97,405 262,490 131,805 130,690
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 412,370 208,015 204,355 730,940 369,060 361,880
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 72 230,295 112,385 117,910 254,400 123,755 130,650
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 121,945 61,885 60,055 137,205 69,435 67,770
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 49,650 30,900 18,750 55,745 34,490 21,255
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 72,290 30,980 41,305 81,455 34,945 46,515
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 66,270 27,565 38,710 73,075 30,225 42,850
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 40,500 22,105 18,390 42,455 23,215 19,235
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,585 835 750 1,670 880 790
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 913,585 457,210 456,370 1,340,930 671,765 669,165
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 50,280 23,490 26,785 83,750 39,935 43,815
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 49,000 22,895 26,105 81,895 39,085 42,805
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 22,840 10,425 12,415 39,585 18,605 20,980
Métis 25,440 12,090 13,350 41,155 19,885 21,265
Inuk (Inuit) 715 375 340 1,160 595 565
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 765 360 400 1,100 525 580
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 515 235 280 755 325 435
Non-Aboriginal identity 863,305 433,715 429,590 1,257,175 631,830 625,350
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 913,580 457,210 456,375 1,340,930 671,765 669,165
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 19,880 8,885 10,990 35,180 16,305 18,870
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 893,705 448,325 445,385 1,305,750 655,460 650,295
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 913,585 457,210 456,375 1,340,930 671,765 669,165
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 15,955 7,260 8,695 28,055 13,285 14,770
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 15,135 6,890 8,240 26,965 12,785 14,185
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 10,460 4,735 5,725 20,465 9,690 10,770
Métis single ancestry 4,505 2,075 2,430 6,200 2,955 3,245
Inuit single ancestry 165 75 95 305 145 170
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 820 370 450 1,085 500 585
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 775 345 425 1,000 455 545
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 20 15 10 45 25 20
Métis and Inuit ancestries 20 15 10 30 20 15
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 10 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 42,130 20,205 21,925 70,060 33,785 36,275
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 39,685 19,165 20,520 66,360 32,140 34,215
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 22,480 10,895 11,585 36,390 17,480 18,910
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 16,610 7,965 8,645 28,960 14,110 14,855
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 595 305 290 1,005 555 450
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 2,440 1,040 1,405 3,705 1,640 2,065
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 2,315 1,000 1,315 3,435 1,525 1,910
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 65 20 45 150 65 85
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 55 20 40 110 45 65
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 15 10 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 855,500 429,745 425,755 1,242,815 624,695 618,120
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 913,585 457,210 456,370 1,340,930 671,765 669,165
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 339,035 168,615 170,425 366,380 181,790 184,585
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 86,550 44,685 41,860 91,730 47,375 44,355
Chinese 57,715 28,075 29,645 60,330 29,325 31,005
Black 54,285 27,815 26,470 58,130 29,865 28,265
Filipino 53,980 24,555 29,430 62,175 28,015 34,160
Latin American 16,980 8,650 8,335 18,895 9,610 9,285
Arab 23,970 12,785 11,190 25,695 13,715 11,980
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 16,305 7,845 8,460 17,275 8,270 9,005
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 6,390 3,300 3,095 6,750 3,485 3,270
Korean 7,025 3,365 3,660 7,625 3,650 3,975
Japanese 1,940 740 1,195 2,530 1,005 1,525
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 3,655 1,705 1,950 4,080 1,930 2,145
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 10,255 5,115 5,135 11,160 5,545 5,615
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 574,545 288,595 285,950 974,550 489,975 484,575
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 103 913,585 457,210 456,375 1,340,930 671,760 669,165
North American Aboriginal origins 58,080 27,465 30,615 98,110 47,070 51,045
First Nations (North American Indian) 36,125 17,010 19,115 61,500 29,250 32,255
Inuit 940 445 490 1,670 860 805
Métis 24,295 11,420 12,875 39,755 19,110 20,640
Other North American origins 168,865 85,990 82,870 293,795 149,610 144,185
Acadian 1,140 640 500 1,930 1,100 830
American 12,540 6,080 6,465 21,055 10,180 10,870
Canadian 159,070 80,990 78,080 277,720 141,540 136,185
New Brunswicker 10 0 0 20 15 0
Newfoundlander 380 235 145 585 320 255
Nova Scotian 65 45 15 80 55 25
Ontarian 10 0 0 10 0 10
Québécois 315 180 135 495 285 215
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 55 20 30 90 45 50
European origins 509,695 254,155 255,540 845,035 421,410 423,625
British Isles origins 283,430 142,360 141,070 489,035 243,945 245,095
Channel Islander 45 10 35 70 20 45
Cornish 55 30 25 75 50 25
English 153,740 76,265 77,475 269,300 133,075 136,225
Irish 113,795 55,845 57,950 192,520 93,390 99,130
Manx 205 100 100 310 150 155
Scottish 126,100 62,595 63,505 216,300 106,900 109,405
Welsh 15,155 7,350 7,810 25,710 12,445 13,265
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 17,660 8,550 9,115 29,185 14,235 14,950
French origins 85,655 41,405 44,250 147,625 71,840 75,780
Alsatian 60 40 25 85 50 40
Breton 30 20 15 35 20 15
Corsican 70 45 25 90 50 40
French 85,565 41,345 44,215 147,485 71,765 75,720
Western European origins (except French origins) 160,235 79,155 81,080 287,375 141,995 145,385
Austrian 8,775 4,135 4,640 14,005 6,690 7,310
Bavarian 40 15 20 45 20 20
Belgian 3,595 1,720 1,875 7,300 3,500 3,795
Dutch 33,265 16,315 16,950 59,790 29,495 30,295
Flemish 355 195 160 745 320 420
Frisian 90 65 25 145 90 55
German 124,170 61,225 62,945 224,125 110,560 113,570
Luxembourger 110 60 55 205 110 95
Swiss 3,615 1,895 1,720 6,560 3,330 3,230
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 120 45 80 190 80 115
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 54,800 26,210 28,590 99,010 47,690 51,315
Danish 9,140 4,375 4,765 16,390 7,815 8,575
Finnish 3,285 1,560 1,725 5,565 2,780 2,785
Icelandic 3,330 1,735 1,595 5,470 2,800 2,665
Norwegian 25,330 12,145 13,190 46,055 22,100 23,955
Swedish 17,045 7,660 9,385 31,770 14,655 17,110
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 2,695 1,305 1,395 4,370 2,175 2,195
Eastern European origins 161,670 77,950 83,725 261,435 126,865 134,565
Bulgarian 640 340 295 910 470 440
Byelorussian 895 470 420 1,070 575 485
Czech 3,930 1,930 2,000 6,265 3,080 3,180
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 1,655 805 855 3,105 1,495 1,615
Estonian 480 235 245 700 325 375
Hungarian 9,630 4,610 5,025 14,970 7,305 7,665
Latvian 870 395 470 1,280 590 690
Lithuanian 1,260 610 655 2,090 1,040 1,045
Moldovan 335 145 190 390 170 220
Polish 46,705 22,385 24,325 75,115 36,530 38,585
Romanian 8,285 4,035 4,250 11,740 5,700 6,040
Russian 18,660 8,895 9,760 29,580 14,095 15,480
Slovak 2,130 1,020 1,105 3,265 1,545 1,720
Ukrainian 98,820 47,525 51,295 164,105 79,445 84,655
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 480 250 235 620 325 295
Southern European origins 58,880 29,385 29,500 78,235 39,290 38,940
Albanian 805 445 365 805 445 360
Bosnian 1,420 700 720 1,535 770 765
Catalan 35 30 10 35 30 0
Croatian 4,175 2,315 1,860 5,310 2,925 2,385
Cypriot 25 10 10 60 40 25
Greek 3,650 1,905 1,750 5,110 2,635 2,480
Italian 23,890 11,950 11,945 34,295 17,455 16,845
Kosovar 170 90 85 175 85 85
Macedonian 355 185 175 410 205 205
Maltese 280 160 125 485 260 225
Montenegrin 100 65 40 105 70 40
Portuguese 8,650 4,430 4,220 10,845 5,540 5,305
Serbian 2,990 1,455 1,535 3,420 1,665 1,755
Sicilian 80 40 40 90 45 45
Slovenian 940 485 450 1,385 730 655
Spanish 13,845 6,405 7,440 16,945 7,795 9,150
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 1,125 560 560 1,725 850 875
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 55 35 25 60 30 25
Other European origins 5,700 3,035 2,670 7,505 3,965 3,540
Basque 85 30 55 120 55 70
Jewish 3,060 1,665 1,395 3,820 2,080 1,745
Roma (Gypsy) 90 40 50 120 55 70
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 185 90 90 295 145 150
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 2,325 1,225 1,100 3,195 1,660 1,535
Caribbean origins 13,200 6,585 6,620 15,390 7,670 7,720
Antiguan 120 55 65 130 65 65
Bahamian 100 70 30 105 70 35
Barbadian 740 350 390 890 435 455
Bermudan 25 15 15 45 30 15
Carib 30 15 10 50 25 25
Cuban 770 405 365 970 520 455
Dominican 315 160 150 360 185 180
Grenadian 325 175 145 345 180 160
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 810 455 360 880 505 375
Jamaican 6,445 3,185 3,260 7,545 3,705 3,835
Kittitian/Nevisian 25 0 20 25 0 20
Martinican 0 0 0 0 10 0
Montserratan 15 0 15 20 0 20
Puerto Rican 50 15 30 105 45 55
St. Lucian 210 115 95 230 120 110
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,175 1,140 1,035 2,500 1,300 1,200
Vincentian/Grenadinian 130 45 85 140 50 90
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 960 465 500 1,110 525 585
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 830 405 425 920 450 475
Latin, Central and South American origins 21,365 10,685 10,675 24,870 12,450 12,425
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 680 300 375 765 330 435
Arawak 15 15 0 10 10 0
Argentinian 280 160 120 385 220 165
Belizean 45 25 15 60 35 20
Bolivian 50 20 30 90 40 50
Brazilian 795 395 405 1,010 480 530
Chilean 3,525 1,745 1,785 3,940 1,980 1,965
Colombian 3,335 1,660 1,670 3,575 1,760 1,810
Costa Rican 125 65 60 150 75 70
Ecuadorian 240 115 125 295 145 150
Guatemalan 635 335 305 700 370 325
Guyanese 1,420 690 730 1,605 765 840
Hispanic 650 345 310 760 395 370
Honduran 130 75 50 180 110 70
Maya 220 110 115 235 120 115
Mexican 4,135 2,135 2,000 5,350 2,780 2,565
Nicaraguan 495 265 235 510 265 245
Panamanian 100 50 50 105 50 50
Paraguayan 25 15 10 25 15 10
Peruvian 770 375 400 875 430 450
Salvadorean 3,695 1,855 1,840 4,005 2,015 1,990
Uruguayan 125 80 50 140 85 55
Venezuelan 555 250 300 725 340 385
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 880 460 420 1,080 550 530
African origins 55,415 28,480 26,935 59,640 30,760 28,885
Central and West African origins 12,255 6,405 5,850 12,975 6,840 6,140
Akan 25 20 10 30 20 10
Angolan 120 75 45 125 75 50
Ashanti 40 20 15 35 25 15
Beninese 40 25 15 35 20 15
Burkinabe 55 30 30 80 45 35
Cameroonian 730 355 375 780 385 390
Chadian 10 10 0 10 10 0
Congolese 2,165 1,125 1,040 2,275 1,195 1,085
Edo 135 85 50 210 125 80
Ewe 55 30 25 55 30 30
Gabonese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 40 25 10 35 25 15
Ghanaian 2,005 1,045 960 2,110 1,100 1,010
Guinean 260 130 130 285 150 135
Ibo 385 220 170 385 215 170
Ivorian 395 210 185 405 215 190
Liberian 635 305 335 655 305 345
Malian 35 15 20 35 10 15
Malinké 70 45 30 70 40 30
Nigerian 3,350 1,720 1,625 3,575 1,860 1,715
Peulh 60 40 20 60 40 20
Senegalese 250 155 90 250 160 90
Sierra Leonean 455 235 225 470 250 220
Togolese 45 20 30 50 20 30
Wolof 25 10 15 20 10 10
Yoruba 810 405 405 835 425 405
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 840 475 370 900 505 395
North African origins 8,720 4,555 4,160 9,250 4,855 4,400
Algerian 445 200 245 500 225 270
Berber 240 155 85 240 155 85
Coptic 55 30 30 95 45 50
Dinka 200 105 100 200 105 95
Egyptian 3,095 1,620 1,475 3,355 1,775 1,580
Libyan 590 300 290 595 300 290
Maure 30 20 15 30 25 15
Moroccan 1,100 600 500 1,195 650 550
Sudanese 2,710 1,425 1,280 2,760 1,455 1,300
Tunisian 340 160 180 375 185 190
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 210 105 105 235 110 125
Southern and East African origins 26,255 13,560 12,695 27,515 14,195 13,315
Afrikaner 50 30 15 85 45 35
Amhara 185 95 90 185 100 90
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 415 230 185 415 230 180
Burundian 665 365 300 690 380 315
Djiboutian 155 85 70 155 85 75
Eritrean 3,465 1,780 1,690 3,480 1,790 1,690
Ethiopian 5,210 2,605 2,605 5,330 2,675 2,660
Harari 120 60 55 120 60 60
Kenyan 880 470 405 965 505 465
Malagasy 50 30 20 50 30 20
Mauritian 205 105 100 205 105 100
Oromo 550 345 205 555 350 205
Rwandan 1,100 580 520 1,125 600 530
Seychellois 0 10 0 10 10 0
Somali 9,760 4,980 4,780 9,800 4,995 4,810
South African 1,235 620 610 1,840 945 895
Tanzanian 450 290 165 475 305 170
Tigrian 255 130 125 255 130 125
Ugandan 625 345 275 655 355 300
Zambian 90 50 40 120 70 50
Zimbabwean 1,245 630 615 1,380 690 690
Zulu 155 70 80 170 75 100
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 1,390 710 680 1,535 785 745
Other African origins 9,360 4,615 4,745 11,130 5,550 5,575
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 1,000 500 500 1,235 620 620
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 8,540 4,205 4,330 10,080 5,030 5,050
Asian origins 267,595 132,065 135,530 290,940 143,050 147,890
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 36,990 19,470 17,520 40,585 21,295 19,285
Afghan 2,415 1,275 1,135 2,490 1,315 1,180
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 4,160 2,265 1,895 4,435 2,420 2,020
Armenian 465 245 220 620 310 310
Assyrian 100 55 50 180 80 95
Azerbaijani 280 145 140 300 150 150
Georgian 90 40 45 120 60 60
Hazara 105 55 50 105 55 50
Iranian 4,165 2,175 1,990 4,630 2,375 2,250
Iraqi 1,915 995 920 2,065 1,085 980
Israeli 665 350 320 705 360 345
Jordanian 605 290 315 640 320 325
Kazakh 100 50 50 105 50 55
Kurd 1,060 600 460 1,065 595 465
Kuwaiti 105 50 60 115 55 65
Kyrgyz 30 20 10 30 15 10
Lebanese 13,700 7,065 6,635 15,370 7,965 7,410
Palestinian 2,690 1,490 1,200 2,915 1,615 1,300
Pashtun 215 100 115 235 105 130
Saudi Arabian 185 95 90 195 100 95
Syrian 2,775 1,450 1,325 3,040 1,560 1,480
Tajik 65 45 20 65 45 20
Tatar 120 55 70 145 60 85
Turk 2,505 1,370 1,130 2,770 1,535 1,240
Turkmen 50 15 30 45 20 35
Uighur 100 50 50 100 50 50
Uzbek 170 85 80 175 85 90
Yemeni 250 125 120 250 130 125
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 835 470 370 895 500 400
South Asian origins 86,420 44,510 41,910 91,935 47,380 44,560
Bangladeshi 1,395 695 700 1,450 715 730
Bengali 580 335 245 610 340 270
Bhutanese 80 45 35 75 45 30
East Indian 67,935 34,850 33,080 72,500 37,240 35,260
Goan 25 10 20 85 45 45
Gujarati 480 250 230 485 255 235
Kashmiri 105 55 45 105 55 50
Nepali 1,775 960 820 1,850 1,000 845
Pakistani 8,015 4,160 3,855 8,450 4,350 4,100
Punjabi 5,945 3,160 2,785 6,285 3,330 2,955
Sinhalese 215 115 90 270 155 120
Sri Lankan 2,160 1,090 1,075 2,340 1,190 1,150
Tamil 470 245 225 480 245 230
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 1,870 970 900 1,950 1,015 940
East and Southeast Asian origins 145,480 68,710 76,770 159,905 75,095 84,805
Burmese 410 205 205 455 235 215
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,485 760 720 1,570 805 765
Chinese 67,970 32,820 35,150 72,220 34,785 37,435
Filipino 57,050 26,050 31,000 65,340 29,585 35,750
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 820 385 430 955 455 505
Japanese 2,985 1,255 1,720 3,750 1,600 2,145
Karen 395 225 175 395 225 175
Korean 7,385 3,525 3,855 8,020 3,835 4,190
Laotian 645 335 315 765 395 370
Malaysian 1,325 635 695 1,465 670 795
Mongolian 325 145 180 355 160 200
Singaporean 120 55 65 150 70 80
Taiwanese 615 270 340 665 290 375
Thai 820 305 510 1,035 375 660
Tibetan 45 25 20 60 25 30
Vietnamese 13,690 6,590 7,100 14,190 6,830 7,360
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 360 185 170 370 190 180
Other Asian origins 895 485 410 950 510 445
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 895 485 410 955 510 445
Oceania origins 3,635 1,870 1,765 5,040 2,595 2,445
Australian 1,160 625 530 1,990 1,040 950
New Zealander 495 275 215 720 395 325
Pacific Islands origins 2,030 990 1,035 2,460 1,225 1,235
Fijian 1,715 830 885 1,910 930 980
Hawaiian 90 45 45 150 75 75
Maori 125 65 60 200 105 90
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 35 10 25 70 30 40
Samoan 45 25 15 65 45 20
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 25 20 0 75 50 25
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Owner 232,000 ... ... 362,170 ... ...
Renter 128,830 ... ... 155,205 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Condominium 83,375 ... ... 100,450 ... ...
Not condominium 277,455 ... ... 418,500 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
No bedrooms 2,490 ... ... 2,635 ... ...
1 bedroom 50,595 ... ... 57,205 ... ...
2 bedrooms 86,955 ... ... 111,355 ... ...
3 bedrooms 123,340 ... ... 183,405 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 97,450 ... ... 164,350 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 360,825 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 118,320 ... ... 139,305 ... ...
5 rooms 58,640 ... ... 79,995 ... ...
6 rooms 50,525 ... ... 73,965 ... ...
7 rooms 41,935 ... ... 65,535 ... ...
8 or more rooms 91,410 ... ... 160,145 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 5.9 ... ... 6.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 360,825 ... ... 518,955 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 350,070 ... ... 506,715 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,760 ... ... 12,235 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
Suitable 337,315 ... ... 491,330 ... ...
Not suitable 23,510 ... ... 27,625 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
1960 or before 54,260 ... ... 63,950 ... ...
1961 to 1980 112,725 ... ... 159,280 ... ...
1981 to 1990 44,195 ... ... 63,875 ... ...
1991 to 2000 37,530 ... ... 61,780 ... ...
2001 to 2005 32,755 ... ... 49,420 ... ...
2006 to 2010 35,585 ... ... 58,510 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 43,780 ... ... 62,140 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 360,825 ... ... 518,955 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 340,280 ... ... 490,215 ... ...
Major repairs needed 20,550 ... ... 28,740 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
1 household maintainer 207,895 ... ... 293,980 ... ...
2 household maintainers 137,815 ... ... 206,345 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 15,120 ... ... 18,625 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 360,830 ... ... 518,950 ... ...
15 to 24 years 16,240 ... ... 20,220 ... ...
25 to 34 years 75,735 ... ... 99,665 ... ...
35 to 44 years 72,120 ... ... 103,260 ... ...
45 to 54 years 69,115 ... ... 102,985 ... ...
55 to 64 years 64,310 ... ... 96,150 ... ...
65 to 74 years 35,865 ... ... 56,725 ... ...
75 to 84 years 19,920 ... ... 29,790 ... ...
85 years and over 7,520 ... ... 10,165 ... ...
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 141 359,000 ... ... 511,550 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 272,335 ... ... 399,755 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 86,665 ... ... 111,790 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 75,300 ... ... 97,440 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 231,945 ... ... 358,775 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 65.1 ... ... 64.9 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 16.5 ... ... 15.1 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,515 ... ... 1,525 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,538 ... ... 1,547 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 390,262 ... ... 399,760 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 424,715 ... ... 434,673 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 128,835 ... ... 154,950 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 10.6 ... ... 10.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 38.1 ... ... 37.7 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,232 ... ... 1,252 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,264 ... ... 1,286 ... ...
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 146 749,395 373,375 376,015 1,089,050 543,025 546,020
No certificate, diploma or degree 115,355 57,730 57,630 171,650 87,785 83,865
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 205,670 102,785 102,890 306,490 149,245 157,245
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 428,360 212,860 215,500 610,915 306,000 304,910
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 63,630 50,090 13,545 108,615 87,090 21,525
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 19,695 11,975 7,725 30,560 18,460 12,095
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 43,930 38,120 5,815 78,055 68,625 9,425
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 134,855 57,270 77,590 208,740 87,130 121,610
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 25,145 10,225 14,915 34,760 13,730 21,030
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 204,730 95,280 109,455 258,800 118,055 140,745
Bachelor's degree 138,325 61,285 77,040 179,610 77,690 101,920
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 11,155 5,095 6,060 14,180 6,385 7,795
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,925 3,650 3,275 8,135 4,410 3,730
Master's degree 38,890 19,250 19,645 46,305 22,875 23,425
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 9,435 6,005 3,430 10,560 6,690 3,870
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 530,020 266,425 263,590 763,510 382,410 381,100
No certificate, diploma or degree 53,515 28,450 25,065 76,460 41,465 34,995
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 126,285 64,770 61,520 190,600 93,970 96,635
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 350,220 173,210 177,010 496,450 246,975 249,475
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 49,075 39,190 9,890 83,980 68,290 15,690
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 14,455 9,070 5,385 22,370 13,990 8,375
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 34,620 30,115 4,500 61,605 54,295 7,310
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 109,475 47,015 62,460 169,130 71,040 98,095
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 19,670 8,100 11,575 26,950 10,805 16,145
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 172,000 78,905 93,090 216,390 96,845 119,545
Bachelor's degree 115,385 50,835 64,545 149,845 64,170 85,675
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 8,895 3,990 4,905 11,005 4,815 6,185
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 5,985 2,975 3,015 6,905 3,510 3,400
Master's degree 34,210 16,520 17,685 40,310 19,295 21,010
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 7,530 4,585 2,945 8,330 5,055 3,275
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 151 749,395 373,380 376,020 1,089,050 543,030 546,020
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 321,030 160,515 160,515 478,135 237,025 241,110
Education 28,520 7,260 21,260 43,175 10,970 32,205
13. Education 28,515 7,255 21,260 43,175 10,970 32,205
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 13,345 5,965 7,385 17,385 7,580 9,805
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2,370 1,665 705 3,375 2,335 1,040
50. Visual and performing arts 10,975 4,300 6,680 14,015 5,250 8,765
Humanities 19,635 8,175 11,450 24,465 10,165 14,295
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,385 705 1,675 2,755 785 1,980
23. English language and literature/letters 4,330 1,425 2,900 5,200 1,630 3,575
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,150 2,305 3,845 7,545 2,820 4,730
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 65 25 40 75 30 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,395 840 550 1,730 1,040 690
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,390 1,400 985 3,585 2,065 1,520
54. History 2,480 1,375 1,105 2,980 1,675 1,305
55. French language and literature/letters 450 100 350 580 120 455
Social and behavioural sciences and law 41,705 14,650 27,055 55,060 18,195 36,860
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 735 185 550 930 215 725
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 4,105 1,790 2,315 5,380 2,260 3,120
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6,695 645 6,055 9,775 810 8,960
22. Legal professions and studies 7,545 2,835 4,710 10,250 3,355 6,890
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 585 190 395 760 255 500
42. Psychology 8,050 2,265 5,785 10,625 3,010 7,615
45. Social sciences 13,980 6,745 7,240 17,345 8,290 9,060
Business, management and public administration 87,090 34,325 52,760 121,065 45,535 75,530
30.16 Accounting and computer science 135 30 105 215 50 165
44. Public administration and social service professions 5,160 1,135 4,025 7,290 1,520 5,770
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 81,795 33,160 48,635 113,560 43,960 69,595
Physical and life sciences and technologies 21,120 10,655 10,460 26,190 13,275 12,915
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 8,490 3,755 4,740 10,240 4,485 5,750
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 4,910 2,160 2,755 6,305 2,830 3,470
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 120 25 95 150 30 120
40. Physical sciences 6,255 4,125 2,125 7,455 4,985 2,465
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,345 590 750 2,045 940 1,105
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 17,520 10,910 6,610 21,730 13,300 8,430
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 13,885 9,345 4,540 17,150 11,415 5,740
25. Library science 1,330 195 1,135 1,825 240 1,585
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,180 1,290 890 2,615 1,555 1,055
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 120 80 40 145 90 55
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 104,225 93,125 11,100 161,390 146,275 15,115
04. Architecture and related services 3,210 2,105 1,110 4,055 2,645 1,410
14. Engineering 28,715 23,405 5,310 34,575 28,290 6,280
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 19,525 17,010 2,515 30,185 26,385 3,800
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 22,650 21,695 960 38,290 36,740 1,555
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 17,160 16,570 590 32,440 31,355 1,090
48. Precision production 12,955 12,340 615 21,825 20,860 970
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,875 3,840 3,030 11,190 6,625 4,570
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 4,295 2,305 1,990 7,105 4,065 3,040
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,575 1,535 1,045 4,085 2,560 1,525
Health and related fields 68,405 14,385 54,025 97,530 18,810 78,720
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 4,140 1,985 2,150 6,075 2,830 3,245
51. Health professions and related programs 61,900 11,080 50,820 88,820 14,475 74,345
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,370 1,320 1,055 2,635 1,500 1,135
Personal, protective and transportation services 19,885 9,540 10,340 31,675 15,245 16,435
12. Personal and culinary services 12,430 3,855 8,575 18,790 5,115 13,675
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 45 40 0 50 50 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 235 215 20 335 295 40
43. Security and protective services 3,775 2,310 1,460 6,650 4,360 2,285
49. Transportation and materials moving 3,400 3,120 280 5,855 5,420 430
Other 45 25 20 50 25 25
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 40 25 20 55 30 25
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 151 530,020 266,430 263,595 763,515 382,405 381,100
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 179,800 93,215 86,585 267,060 135,430 131,630
Education 21,225 5,100 16,125 32,085 7,610 24,475
13. Education 21,225 5,105 16,125 32,085 7,610 24,475
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 10,880 4,870 6,005 13,965 6,055 7,915
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,860 1,295 560 2,545 1,760 785
50. Visual and performing arts 9,015 3,575 5,445 11,420 4,290 7,130
Humanities 16,040 6,520 9,520 19,720 8,065 11,660
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,995 575 1,420 2,310 635 1,670
23. English language and literature/letters 3,560 1,150 2,410 4,205 1,290 2,915
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,145 1,880 3,265 6,305 2,325 3,985
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 20 25 60 35 25
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,160 705 455 1,415 850 570
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,850 1,080 770 2,685 1,575 1,110
54. History 1,945 1,040 900 2,320 1,275 1,045
55. French language and literature/letters 335 60 270 430 80 350
Social and behavioural sciences and law 35,050 12,030 23,020 46,435 14,955 31,485
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 625 160 470 800 185 615
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 3,595 1,520 2,075 4,670 1,905 2,770
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 5,480 525 4,950 8,060 660 7,400
22. Legal professions and studies 6,520 2,220 4,300 8,910 2,615 6,295
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 485 160 320 610 220 395
42. Psychology 6,505 1,765 4,745 8,620 2,380 6,235
45. Social sciences 11,835 5,675 6,165 14,760 6,985 7,775
Business, management and public administration 72,845 28,645 44,200 100,785 37,685 63,100
30.16 Accounting and computer science 115 20 90 185 40 145
44. Public administration and social service professions 4,345 910 3,440 6,060 1,175 4,885
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 68,380 27,710 40,670 94,540 36,465 58,080
Physical and life sciences and technologies 16,515 8,075 8,440 20,490 10,055 10,440
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 6,685 2,885 3,800 8,140 3,465 4,675
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,680 1,595 2,085 4,730 2,120 2,610
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 120 25 90 145 30 120
40. Physical sciences 4,980 3,145 1,835 5,910 3,775 2,140
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,045 415 630 1,565 665 905
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 15,555 9,775 5,780 19,065 11,735 7,340
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 12,660 8,535 4,125 15,505 10,310 5,195
25. Library science 1,055 175 880 1,435 210 1,230
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,740 995 745 2,015 1,145 865
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 95 65 30 110 70 45
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 85,180 75,560 9,615 131,095 117,950 13,145
04. Architecture and related services 2,590 1,640 950 3,280 2,045 1,240
14. Engineering 24,660 19,955 4,710 29,480 23,890 5,590
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 16,115 13,995 2,120 24,675 21,480 3,195
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 10 0 0 10 10 0
46. Construction trades 18,100 17,265 840 30,855 29,500 1,355
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 13,370 12,895 480 25,390 24,465 925
48. Precision production 10,340 9,820 525 17,405 16,565 840
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 5,510 2,930 2,580 8,890 5,015 3,865
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,340 1,640 1,700 5,425 2,875 2,550
03. Natural resources and conservation 2,170 1,290 880 3,460 2,140 1,320
Health and related fields 55,480 11,890 43,585 78,555 15,430 63,125
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 3,315 1,635 1,690 4,960 2,335 2,625
51. Health professions and related programs 50,110 9,185 40,930 71,350 11,885 59,470
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,045 1,080 975 2,240 1,210 1,030
Personal, protective and transportation services 15,910 7,795 8,115 25,320 12,410 12,910
12. Personal and culinary services 9,750 3,115 6,630 14,690 4,080 10,610
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 40 35 0 45 45 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 150 130 15 220 190 30
43. Security and protective services 3,135 1,880 1,255 5,555 3,600 1,950
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,840 2,630 210 4,815 4,495 320
Other 35 25 10 45 25 20
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 35 25 10 45 25 20
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 157 749,395 373,375 376,020 1,089,050 543,025 546,020
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 321,030 160,515 160,520 478,135 237,030 241,110
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 428,360 212,860 215,505 610,910 306,005 304,910
Location of study inside Canada 324,955 162,355 162,595 491,285 247,575 243,710
Same as province or territory of residence 259,315 128,810 130,505 391,770 196,975 194,795
Different than province or territory of residence 65,640 33,550 32,095 99,515 50,605 48,910
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 103,405 50,505 52,900 119,625 58,425 61,205
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 8,990 5,170 3,825 12,210 6,890 5,320
Philippines 22,250 8,720 13,525 26,035 10,095 15,935
India 17,560 8,905 8,655 18,500 9,430 9,070
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 5,615 3,255 2,365 8,135 4,665 3,475
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,980 2,780 3,200 6,165 2,845 3,320
France 550 330 220 635 385 245
Other 42,460 21,340 21,115 47,950 24,115 23,835
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 157 530,025 266,425 263,595 763,510 382,410 381,105
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 179,800 93,215 86,585 267,060 135,435 131,630
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 350,220 173,210 177,010 496,450 246,975 249,470
Location of study inside Canada 261,445 130,645 130,800 394,790 198,325 196,460
Same as province or territory of residence 207,805 103,355 104,450 314,250 157,640 156,610
Different than province or territory of residence 53,635 27,285 26,355 80,535 40,680 39,850
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 88,780 42,565 46,210 101,665 48,655 53,010
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 6,820 3,770 3,050 9,270 5,040 4,230
Philippines 20,450 7,940 12,510 24,040 9,240 14,800
India 15,615 7,785 7,835 16,395 8,220 8,175
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 3,910 2,310 1,600 5,495 3,175 2,320
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 5,205 2,400 2,805 5,380 2,460 2,915
France 480 290 185 550 335 210
Other 36,295 18,070 18,220 40,530 20,190 20,345
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 749,395 373,375 376,015 1,089,045 543,030 546,020
In the labour force 537,755 286,320 251,435 781,355 417,560 363,795
Employed 490,665 258,430 232,235 714,660 377,435 337,220
Unemployed 47,090 27,890 19,195 66,695 40,120 26,575
Not in the labour force 211,635 87,055 124,585 307,695 125,470 182,225
Participation rate 71.8 76.7 66.9 71.7 76.9 66.6
Employment rate 65.5 69.2 61.8 65.6 69.5 61.8
Unemployment rate 8.8 9.7 7.6 8.5 9.6 7.3
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 164 749,395 373,380 376,015 1,089,045 543,030 546,020
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 194,450 78,930 115,520 277,825 111,490 166,340
Worked 554,945 294,445 260,495 811,220 431,540 379,680
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 275,070 156,575 118,500 404,715 233,995 170,720
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 279,875 137,875 142,000 406,505 197,550 208,960
Average weeks worked in reference year 42.5 43.1 42.0 42.6 43.2 42.0
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 537,755 286,320 251,435 781,355 417,560 363,795
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 10,340 4,755 5,585 13,345 6,205 7,140
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 527,415 281,565 245,850 768,015 411,355 356,655
Employee 479,505 250,395 229,115 689,270 361,110 328,160
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 47,915 31,175 16,740 78,740 50,245 28,495
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 172 537,760 286,325 251,435 781,355 417,560 363,795
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 10,340 4,755 5,585 13,345 6,205 7,140
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 527,415 281,565 245,855 768,010 411,355 356,655
0 Management occupations 50,775 30,960 19,810 82,155 51,400 30,760
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 83,555 24,800 58,755 121,975 33,380 88,590
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 41,425 32,415 9,010 55,675 43,615 12,060
3 Health occupations 41,170 8,850 32,320 55,530 10,855 44,675
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 58,085 20,490 37,590 83,145 29,175 53,970
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 12,865 5,570 7,295 17,560 7,135 10,430
6 Sales and service occupations 122,890 53,330 69,560 169,065 71,060 98,005
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 93,910 87,180 6,725 144,730 133,955 10,775
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 7,380 6,280 1,095 15,395 12,810 2,585
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 15,380 11,685 3,690 22,770 17,970 4,805
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 173 537,755 286,320 251,435 781,355 417,560 363,795
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 10,340 4,755 5,585 13,345 6,205 7,140
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 527,415 281,565 245,850 768,010 411,355 356,655
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,645 970 675 7,725 4,870 2,855
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12,710 10,705 2,005 25,895 21,540 4,350
22 Utilities 4,900 3,390 1,505 7,790 5,515 2,275
23 Construction 57,780 49,525 8,250 90,085 76,360 13,725
31-33 Manufacturing 31,945 24,080 7,870 47,155 35,740 11,405
41 Wholesale trade 20,515 14,520 5,990 31,270 22,280 8,990
44-45 Retail trade 60,745 27,950 32,795 86,490 39,430 47,060
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,625 19,140 5,480 36,840 27,745 9,090
51 Information and cultural industries 8,600 4,995 3,600 11,120 6,260 4,860
52 Finance and insurance 18,265 6,715 11,550 24,910 8,785 16,125
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 10,475 5,995 4,475 14,790 8,220 6,570
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 38,545 22,340 16,205 52,885 29,895 22,990
55 Management of companies and enterprises 680 285 390 1,070 450 615
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 21,155 12,475 8,675 29,335 16,770 12,570
61 Educational services 37,985 13,555 24,425 53,205 17,405 35,805
62 Health care and social assistance 64,850 12,600 52,255 88,770 15,575 73,190
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 9,950 4,965 4,985 14,195 6,870 7,330
72 Accommodation and food services 39,970 17,210 22,760 53,185 21,960 31,220
81 Other services (except public administration) 24,940 11,475 13,460 36,810 17,600 19,205
91 Public administration 37,155 18,665 18,485 54,495 28,085 26,410
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 174 490,665 258,430 232,240 714,660 377,435 337,220
Worked at home 23,160 10,650 12,505 41,075 18,460 22,615
Worked outside Canada 1,285 845 435 1,765 1,245 520
No fixed workplace address 69,145 52,655 16,490 102,500 78,590 23,910
Worked at usual place 397,085 194,275 202,805 569,315 279,145 290,170
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 397,080 194,280 202,805 569,310 279,140 290,170
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 343,335 158,730 184,600 400,515 182,435 218,075
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 43,910 28,500 15,410 151,770 84,795 66,970
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 8,240 6,030 2,210 14,585 10,325 4,265
Commute to a different province or territory 1,595 1,015 585 2,445 1,580 865
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 175 466,230 246,935 219,290 671,810 357,730 314,080
Car, truck, van - as a driver 342,145 194,400 147,745 522,155 293,055 229,100
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 25,080 9,375 15,705 34,440 13,385 21,055
Public transit 67,990 27,300 40,695 73,750 30,060 43,695
Walked 19,025 8,235 10,790 25,035 10,745 14,290
Bicycle 5,575 3,605 1,970 6,515 4,220 2,295
Other method 6,405 4,020 2,385 9,915 6,270 3,640
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 176 466,225 246,930 219,295 671,810 357,730 314,080
Less than 15 minutes 89,070 40,640 48,430 146,725 65,340 81,380
15 to 29 minutes 197,445 104,950 92,500 261,855 139,915 121,935
30 to 44 minutes 116,625 65,550 51,075 166,180 94,415 71,760
45 to 59 minutes 34,770 18,960 15,815 55,545 31,660 23,885
60 minutes and over 28,310 16,835 11,480 41,515 26,400 15,110
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 177 466,225 246,930 219,295 671,810 357,735 314,080
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 32,505 23,745 8,760 51,445 38,530 12,920
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 89,450 54,910 34,550 136,665 86,290 50,375
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 139,240 71,020 68,220 200,540 102,625 97,920
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 81,710 37,205 44,500 114,830 49,490 65,345
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 50,340 21,835 28,505 66,350 27,540 38,810
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 72,975 38,220 34,755 101,970 53,260 48,705
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 178 571,775 302,245 269,530 834,500 442,060 392,440
Single responses 565,005 298,920 266,085 826,790 438,320 388,470
Official languages 559,025 295,910 263,115 820,440 435,115 385,325
English 557,260 295,220 262,040 817,890 434,250 383,635
French 1,765 690 1,075 2,550 865 1,690
Non-official languages 5,980 3,005 2,975 6,345 3,200 3,145
Aboriginal languages 10 0 0 30 15 15
Algonquian languages 10 10 0 25 10 15
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 10 0 0 30 15 15
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 0 30 15 15
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 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 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 10 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 10 10 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 5,975 3,005 2,975 6,320 3,190 3,130
Afro-Asiatic languages 485 290 195 510 305 200
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 65 25 35 60 30 30
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 10 0 0 10 10 0
Somali 55 20 35 55 25 35
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 425 260 160 445 275 170
Amharic 30 10 20 35 15 20
Arabic 310 215 95 325 225 100
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 20 0 15
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 15 0 10 15 0 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 50 25 25 50 25 25
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 415 185 230 420 185 230
Khmer (Cambodian) 10 0 0 10 0 10
Vietnamese 405 180 225 415 185 230
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 310 175 135 335 185 150
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 10 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 10
Ilocano 15 10 0 15 10 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 290 165 120 310 175 135
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 10 10 0 0
Dravidian languages 20 15 10 25 15 10
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 10 10 10 10 10 10
Tamil 15 0 10 10 10 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 2,020 1,055 960 2,160 1,140 1,020
Albanian 10 10 10 10 10 10
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 295 150 145 315 155 155
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 295 150 145 315 160 160
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 10 10 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 10 0 0 10 0
Polish 115 65 55 120 65 60
Russian 75 25 50 85 30 50
Serbian 0 0 10 10 0 10
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 15 0 10 15 10 10
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 65 45 25 75 45 30
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 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. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 45 10 30 110 55 50
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 10 0 10 0 0 10
Dutch 0 0 10 35 15 15
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 25 15 15 60 35 25
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Swedish 10 0 10 10 0 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 1,245 700 545 1,265 710 555
Indo-Aryan languages 1,175 650 525 1,200 665 535
Bengali 10 10 10 10 10 10
Gujarati 60 10 50 65 10 50
Hindi 105 60 45 105 55 50
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 950 565 385 975 575 400
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 45 15 30 40 15 30
Iranian languages 70 45 20 65 50 20
Kurdish 15 10 10 15 15 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 50 35 20 55 35 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 420 190 230 460 215 250
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 10 10 0 0
Portuguese 40 25 20 40 25 20
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 375 170 210 400 185 220
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 30 10 20 35 10 25
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 260 120 140 260 125 140
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 10 0 10 10 0 10
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) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 10
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 90 45 40 135 70 60
American Sign Language 70 30 40 85 30 55
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 20 20 0 40 40 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 2,275 1,075 1,200 2,335 1,105 1,230
Chinese languages 2,260 1,070 1,195 2,320 1,095 1,220
Cantonese 1,470 725 745 1,495 735 760
Hakka 10 10 0 10 10 0
Mandarin 685 305 385 705 305 395
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 10 0 10 15 0 10
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 85 30 50 95 45 50
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 15 0 10 10 10 10
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 10 0 10 10 0 10
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 10 0 0 30 10 15
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 10 0 10 30 15 15
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 45 25 20 45 25 25
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 35 15 20 35 15 20
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 0 0 10 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 10 0 0 15 10 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 10 0 0 10 0 0
Hungarian 10 0 0 15 10 10
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 10 10 0
Multiple responses 6,765 3,325 3,445 7,715 3,740 3,970
English and French 1,410 700 710 1,885 910 980
English and non-official language 5,230 2,570 2,665 5,680 2,765 2,915
French and non-official language 20 10 15 20 10 10
English, French and non-official language 105 55 55 130 60 75
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 179 571,775 302,245 269,535 834,505 442,060 392,440
None 544,260 288,400 255,855 801,320 425,535 375,785
English 3,730 1,710 2,025 4,480 1,930 2,545
French 6,230 3,070 3,165 8,885 4,325 4,560
Non-official language 17,110 8,845 8,270 19,335 10,025 9,310
Aboriginal 200 65 135 695 300 400
Non-Aboriginal 16,905 8,775 8,130 18,635 9,725 8,915
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 70 30 45 70 30 45
French and non-official language 370 195 180 415 210 200
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 10 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 901,050 450,935 450,110 1,323,055 662,865 660,190
Non-movers 740,360 369,935 370,425 1,107,840 555,155 552,685
Movers 160,690 81,000 79,690 215,210 107,705 107,505
Non-migrants 116,940 59,445 57,505 141,785 71,540 70,240
Migrants 43,745 21,560 22,180 73,430 36,165 37,265
Internal migrants 28,770 14,570 14,195 56,445 28,150 28,295
Intraprovincial migrants 17,415 8,895 8,520 40,520 20,165 20,350
Interprovincial migrants 11,355 5,675 5,680 15,930 7,985 7,945
External migrants 14,975 6,990 7,990 16,985 8,015 8,965
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 853,655 426,795 426,850 1,252,985 626,875 626,105
Non-movers 437,380 216,630 220,755 678,060 337,995 340,065
Movers 416,270 210,170 206,100 574,925 288,880 286,045
Non-migrants 248,260 125,235 123,030 313,860 157,740 156,115
Migrants 168,005 84,935 83,075 261,070 131,140 129,930
Internal migrants 99,855 50,915 48,945 184,900 93,130 91,765
Intraprovincial migrants 45,235 22,360 22,870 109,725 54,150 55,575
Interprovincial migrants 54,620 28,550 26,075 75,175 38,980 36,195
External migrants 68,150 34,020 34,130 76,165 38,005 38,165

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Edmonton, CY [Census subdivision], Alberta and Edmonton [Economic region], Alberta (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 14, 2024).

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