Census Profile, 2016 Census
Surrey, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and North Vancouver, District municipality [Census subdivision], British Columbia

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Characteristic Surrey, CY
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
North Vancouver, DM
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 517,887 ... ... 85,935 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 468,251 ... ... 84,412 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 10.6 ... ... 1.8 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 181,159 ... ... 32,624 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 169,964 ... ... 31,116 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,636.8 ... ... 534.6 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 316.41 ... ... 160.76 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 517,885 256,400 261,485 85,935 41,700 44,235
0 to 14 years 92,550 47,860 44,680 14,730 7,600 7,135
0 to 4 years 29,090 15,010 14,085 4,000 2,105 1,895
5 to 9 years 32,055 16,675 15,380 5,195 2,705 2,495
10 to 14 years 31,400 16,180 15,220 5,530 2,790 2,745
15 to 64 years 352,350 174,490 177,860 56,150 27,210 28,935
15 to 19 years 34,330 17,880 16,455 5,880 3,010 2,870
20 to 24 years 35,075 18,445 16,630 5,115 2,715 2,400
25 to 29 years 33,770 16,820 16,950 3,595 1,820 1,770
30 to 34 years 36,540 17,715 18,825 3,705 1,740 1,970
35 to 39 years 36,040 17,265 18,775 4,815 2,155 2,660
40 to 44 years 36,325 17,350 18,975 5,995 2,745 3,250
45 to 49 years 37,195 18,135 19,060 7,035 3,340 3,695
50 to 54 years 38,020 18,960 19,060 7,305 3,445 3,855
55 to 59 years 34,785 17,180 17,605 7,145 3,445 3,700
60 to 64 years 30,265 14,735 15,530 5,550 2,790 2,760
65 years and over 72,990 34,045 38,940 15,055 6,890 8,165
65 to 69 years 25,545 12,325 13,220 4,690 2,235 2,455
70 to 74 years 17,970 8,610 9,350 3,695 1,815 1,885
75 to 79 years 12,560 5,945 6,620 2,600 1,180 1,415
80 to 84 years 8,470 3,920 4,550 1,940 855 1,090
85 years and over 8,445 3,240 5,200 2,130 805 1,320
85 to 89 years 5,275 2,230 3,040 1,310 555 755
90 to 94 years 2,360 785 1,575 615 200 415
95 to 99 years 680 175 500 180 50 135
100 years and over 130 45 85 20 5 20
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 17.9 18.7 17.1 17.1 18.2 16.1
15 to 64 years 68.0 68.1 68.0 65.3 65.3 65.4
65 years and over 14.1 13.3 14.9 17.5 16.5 18.5
85 years and over 1.6 1.3 2.0 2.5 1.9 3.0
Average age of the population 39.0 38.2 39.8 41.9 40.9 42.9
Median age of the population 38.7 37.7 39.6 44.3 43.4 45.1
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,195 ... ... 16,200 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 6,055 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 102,375 ... ... 12,895 ... ...
Semi-detached house 3,495 ... ... 520 ... ...
Row house 26,630 ... ... 2,825 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 37,535 ... ... 5,510 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 34,560 ... ... 4,030 ... ...
Other single-attached house 160 ... ... 5 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,345 ... ... 5 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
1 person 34,515 ... ... 6,140 ... ...
2 persons 47,115 ... ... 9,765 ... ...
3 persons 28,225 ... ... 5,705 ... ...
4 persons 30,595 ... ... 6,620 ... ...
5 or more persons 29,510 ... ... 2,885 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 511,540 ... ... 84,880 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 425,340 208,540 216,800 71,205 34,100 37,100
Married or living common law 255,680 127,605 128,075 44,485 22,100 22,385
Married 232,650 116,095 116,550 39,810 19,775 20,035
Living common law 23,030 11,510 11,525 4,675 2,325 2,350
Not married and not living common law 169,660 80,930 88,725 26,715 12,000 14,715
Never married 116,675 63,800 52,870 18,040 9,540 8,505
Separated 10,195 4,215 5,985 1,475 575 900
Divorced 21,845 8,650 13,200 3,840 1,215 2,630
Widowed 20,945 4,265 16,680 3,360 670 2,690
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 144,495 ... ... 24,985 ... ...
2 persons 61,060 ... ... 10,715 ... ...
3 persons 32,880 ... ... 5,785 ... ...
4 persons 35,880 ... ... 6,715 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,680 ... ... 1,775 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 3.0 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 144,500 ... ... 24,985 ... ...
Total couple families 122,895 ... ... 21,755 ... ...
Married couples 111,380 ... ... 19,420 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,515 ... ... 2,335 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 21,605 ... ... 3,230 ... ...
Female parent 17,335 ... ... 2,555 ... ...
Male parent 4,270 ... ... 675 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 122,895 ... ... 21,760 ... ...
Couples without children 48,180 ... ... 8,725 ... ...
Couples with children 74,715 ... ... 13,035 ... ...
1 child 26,570 ... ... 4,785 ... ...
2 children 34,060 ... ... 6,515 ... ...
3 or more children 14,090 ... ... 1,740 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 21,600 ... ... 3,230 ... ...
1 child 12,880 ... ... 1,990 ... ...
2 children 6,315 ... ... 995 ... ...
3 or more children 2,405 ... ... 240 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 69,550 33,260 36,290 10,075 4,140 5,940
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,660 ... ... 23,430 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 36,060 ... ... 7,970 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 79,605 ... ... 15,460 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 13,545 ... ... 770 ... ...
Non-census-family households 40,755 ... ... 6,920 ... ...
One-person households 34,515 ... ... 6,140 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 6,240 ... ... 785 ... ...
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 15 513,405 254,160 259,245 85,495 41,530 43,970
English only 456,620 229,945 226,665 74,855 37,055 37,795
French only 245 130 115 35 15 25
English and French 23,055 10,345 12,710 9,460 3,990 5,470
Neither English nor French 33,480 13,725 19,750 1,150 465 680
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 16 513,400 254,160 259,245 85,500 41,530 43,970
English 473,985 237,530 236,455 82,635 40,290 42,350
French 3,640 1,815 1,825 1,120 505 620
English and French 2,690 1,270 1,420 625 285 340
Neither English nor French 33,080 13,535 19,545 1,120 450 670
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 4,990 2,455 2,535 1,430 645 785
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.7 1.6 1.8
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 513,400 254,155 259,245 85,495 41,530 43,970
Single responses 491,865 243,460 248,410 83,810 40,740 43,070
Official languages 251,165 126,945 124,220 62,945 31,250 31,695
English 247,685 125,210 122,475 61,870 30,750 31,120
French 3,475 1,735 1,745 1,075 500 570
Non-official languages 240,700 116,510 124,190 20,865 9,490 11,375
Aboriginal languages 105 30 75 5 0 0
Algonquian languages 50 15 40 0 0 0
Blackfoot 5 0 5 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 5 0 10 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 5 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 15 5 10 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 5 5 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 5 0 5 5 0 5
Northern Athabaskan languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 5 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 5
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 5 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 5 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 0 5 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 5 0 5 0 0 0
Salish languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 5 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 5 0 0 0
Siouan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 5 0 0 0 0 5
Nisga'a 5 5 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 5 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 5 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 240,600 116,480 124,120 20,860 9,490 11,370
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,190 3,690 3,500 225 125 100
Berber languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Kabyle 5 0 5 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 780 370 405 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 20 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 755 365 395 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 6,385 3,305 3,080 225 125 105
Amharic 305 150 160 0 0 0
Arabic 4,940 2,560 2,380 165 90 75
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 435 215 220 0 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 390 215 175 5 0 0
Harari 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 55 30 25 55 30 20
Maltese 10 5 5 0 0 0
Tigrigna 155 80 75 5 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,010 3,260 3,750 45 10 35
Khmer (Cambodian) 650 290 360 0 0 0
Vietnamese 6,365 2,965 3,395 50 15 35
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 20,825 9,065 11,760 1,180 395 785
Bikol 65 30 35 5 5 5
Cebuano 860 350 505 30 5 25
Fijian 210 105 105 5 0 0
Hiligaynon 260 115 145 10 5 5
Ilocano 1,045 435 610 80 30 55
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 430 190 240 40 15 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 110 50 60 0 0 0
Pangasinan 85 35 50 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 17,540 7,660 9,885 990 335 655
Waray-Waray 35 20 15 5 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 185 80 110 15 5 5
Creole languages 260 130 125 10 5 10
Haitian Creole 10 10 5 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 155 80 80 10 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 5 0 0
Dravidian languages 1,735 880 850 40 20 20
Kannada 55 30 30 5 0 5
Malayalam 695 350 345 10 5 5
Tamil 790 405 385 20 10 10
Telugu 170 95 80 10 5 5
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 35 20 15 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 157,060 77,565 79,500 12,915 6,145 6,770
Albanian 315 160 155 20 10 5
Armenian 95 50 45 95 50 50
Balto-Slavic languages 7,515 3,615 3,905 1,875 810 1,070
Baltic languages 50 20 30 30 15 20
Latvian 25 15 10 10 5 5
Lithuanian 25 5 15 20 10 10
Slavic languages 7,465 3,590 3,875 1,845 795 1,055
Belarusan 0 0 0 10 0 5
Bosnian 150 75 75 25 15 10
Bulgarian 110 55 55 70 25 45
Croatian 670 335 335 105 55 50
Czech 450 210 240 310 140 170
Macedonian 10 5 5 0 0 5
Polish 2,515 1,245 1,270 475 205 270
Russian 1,795 830 965 465 190 270
Serbian 470 250 220 70 40 30
Serbo-Croatian 85 50 40 15 10 5
Slovak 290 135 155 155 60 95
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 45 45 25 10 15
Ukrainian 800 345 455 120 45 75
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 5 0 5
Celtic languages 40 20 25 15 5 10
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 10 10 0 5
Welsh 20 5 10 10 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Germanic languages 6,660 3,115 3,545 2,250 1,110 1,140
Afrikaans 220 100 120 150 75 80
Danish 415 215 200 105 55 50
Dutch 1,545 720 825 325 175 155
Frisian 30 10 20 0 0 0
German 4,070 1,885 2,185 1,465 710 755
Icelandic 30 10 15 10 5 5
Norwegian 150 70 80 65 35 25
Swedish 135 60 75 105 45 65
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 25 15 15 5 10
Yiddish 15 5 5 5 5 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 600 310 285 165 85 80
Indo-Iranian languages 131,600 65,300 66,300 6,210 3,005 3,205
Indo-Aryan languages 128,070 63,475 64,595 1,045 480 560
Bengali 685 350 335 10 5 5
Gujarati 1,485 740 745 320 135 185
Hindi 13,260 6,345 6,915 130 70 65
Kashmiri 5 5 0 0 0 0
Konkani 65 30 40 10 5 5
Marathi 80 35 40 10 5 5
Nepali 410 215 200 5 5 5
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 106,100 52,785 53,315 350 155 190
Sindhi 210 105 100 120 55 65
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 680 335 340 15 10 10
Urdu 5,075 2,520 2,555 80 40 40
Iranian languages 3,410 1,760 1,650 5,165 2,525 2,635
Kurdish 170 95 70 45 25 25
Pashto 525 280 245 5 5 0
Persian (Farsi) 2,710 1,385 1,335 5,110 2,495 2,615
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 60 50 0 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 10,235 5,005 5,230 2,285 1,065 1,220
Catalan 10 10 5 5 0 5
Italian 1,335 715 620 525 265 260
Portuguese 1,435 660 770 365 155 210
Romanian 715 365 350 160 65 90
Spanish 6,730 3,250 3,485 1,230 570 660
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 5 5 0
Japanese 1,075 385 690 620 200 420
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 5
Georgian 5 5 0 0 0 0
Korean 8,065 3,770 4,300 1,470 660 810
Mongolic languages 25 10 10 5 0 5
Mongolian 20 15 10 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,030 535 495 35 15 15
Akan (Twi) 185 115 75 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 50 30 20 0 0 0
Ewe 30 20 15 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 0 0 0
Ganda 15 10 5 0 0 0
Igbo 65 35 30 5 0 0
Lingala 20 10 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 25 30 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 35 10 25 0 0 0
Shona 45 15 25 0 5 0
Swahili 215 110 105 20 10 15
Wolof 0 5 5 0 0 0
Yoruba 85 55 35 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 210 95 120 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 0 0 0
Dinka 5 5 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 0 0 0
Sign languages 185 100 85 15 10 5
American Sign Language 70 35 35 5 5 5
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 115 65 45 5 5 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,570 15,880 17,690 3,750 1,655 2,095
Chinese languages 32,780 15,480 17,305 3,745 1,650 2,095
Cantonese 7,095 3,350 3,740 1,495 650 840
Hakka 215 100 115 25 5 15
Mandarin 22,885 10,790 12,095 1,990 875 1,110
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 5
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 630 690 130 65 60
Wu (Shanghainese) 335 165 175 40 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 865 415 450 70 25 40
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 400 390 5 5 5
Burmese 335 185 150 0 0 0
Karenic languages 335 160 175 0 0 0
Tibetan 60 25 35 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 780 340 435 40 10 35
Lao 525 270 255 5 5 5
Thai 250 65 190 35 5 35
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 205 185 200 105 95
Azerbaijani 20 10 5 45 25 20
Turkish 260 145 115 150 75 70
Uyghur 60 30 35 0 0 0
Uzbek 20 10 5 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 5 0 5
Uralic languages 1,170 545 625 300 125 175
Estonian 60 30 30 35 20 20
Finnish 240 105 135 75 25 45
Hungarian 870 410 455 185 80 110
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 45 0 0 0
Multiple responses 21,540 10,695 10,840 1,685 790 895
English and French 775 380 395 260 110 150
English and non-official language 20,190 10,050 10,145 1,290 615 675
French and non-official language 270 135 135 75 35 40
English, French and non-official language 295 135 160 65 30 35
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 19 513,400 254,155 259,245 85,500 41,530 43,965
Single responses 459,485 227,590 231,885 81,845 39,825 42,025
Official languages 305,320 152,610 152,710 71,400 34,940 36,465
English 304,195 152,030 152,170 70,955 34,735 36,225
French 1,125 585 540 445 205 240
Non-official languages 154,160 74,980 79,175 10,445 4,890 5,555
Aboriginal languages 15 5 5 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 5 5 5 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 5 5 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 5 0 5 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 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 5 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 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 154,145 74,980 79,170 10,445 4,890 5,555
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,770 2,375 2,400 75 40 35
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 5 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 455 200 255 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 5 5 5 0 0 0
Somali 445 190 255 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 4,315 2,175 2,140 75 40 35
Amharic 135 60 75 0 0 0
Arabic 3,450 1,740 1,710 55 30 25
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 150 150 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 280 150 125 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 5 5 20 10 10
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 75 35 35 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,560 2,130 2,430 20 15 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 395 190 210 0 0 0
Vietnamese 4,165 1,940 2,220 20 15 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,225 4,235 4,985 410 175 235
Bikol 15 5 5 5 0 0
Cebuano 305 130 170 10 0 5
Fijian 60 40 30 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 60 30 30 5 0 0
Ilocano 345 155 185 15 5 15
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 110 50 60 10 5 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 5 15 0 5 5
Pangasinan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,240 3,785 4,455 355 155 200
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 5 0 0
Creole languages 150 70 80 5 0 5
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 60 5 0 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 885 440 445 10 5 0
Kannada 25 10 10 0 0 0
Malayalam 365 180 180 0 0 0
Tamil 410 200 210 5 5 5
Telugu 80 45 40 5 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 15 5 5 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 10 5 5 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 100,595 49,680 50,920 6,040 2,875 3,160
Albanian 200 90 100 10 5 5
Armenian 35 15 20 35 10 20
Balto-Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 700 325 380
Baltic languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Latvian 0 0 0 5 0 0
Lithuanian 5 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 695 320 370
Belarusan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Bosnian 70 35 40 5 5 0
Bulgarian 50 30 20 30 10 20
Croatian 190 90 100 20 10 10
Czech 135 65 65 100 50 50
Macedonian 5 5 5 0 0 0
Polish 1,030 505 525 180 85 95
Russian 1,035 505 530 245 115 130
Serbian 205 110 95 35 20 20
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 15 0 0 0
Slovak 85 40 40 50 20 25
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 5 5 10 5 10
Ukrainian 250 110 140 20 5 15
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 0 0 0
Celtic languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
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 665 300 365 385 185 200
Afrikaans 100 45 60 60 25 35
Danish 25 10 10 25 15 10
Dutch 105 45 65 50 25 20
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 390 180 210 200 100 105
Icelandic 10 5 5 0 0 0
Norwegian 15 5 10 10 5 5
Swedish 10 5 5 40 15 20
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 0 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 190 100 90 65 30 35
Indo-Iranian languages 91,725 45,365 46,360 3,970 1,920 2,050
Indo-Aryan languages 89,565 44,275 45,295 360 150 210
Bengali 410 210 200 0 0 0
Gujarati 735 340 395 110 45 70
Hindi 6,885 3,280 3,605 25 15 10
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 10 5 5 5 5 0
Marathi 30 15 15 5 0 0
Nepali 245 120 120 5 5 5
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 77,615 38,520 39,090 155 65 85
Sindhi 80 40 45 35 15 25
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 290 140 150 5 5 5
Urdu 3,260 1,600 1,655 20 5 5
Iranian languages 2,065 1,045 1,025 3,610 1,775 1,840
Kurdish 110 60 45 30 20 15
Pashto 315 160 155 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 1,640 820 820 3,580 1,755 1,820
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 4,695 2,300 2,395 865 395 475
Catalan 5 5 0 5 0 0
Italian 240 110 125 75 25 45
Portuguese 510 240 270 135 65 75
Romanian 310 155 155 40 15 25
Spanish 3,630 1,790 1,835 620 290 325
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 0 0 0
Japanese 450 190 260 305 125 185
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 6,435 3,015 3,420 1,070 485 580
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 340 155 185 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 70 40 30 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ewe 5 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 10 0 10 0 0 0
Lingala 10 5 10 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 20 5 20 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 20 0 0 0
Shona 10 5 5 0 0 0
Swahili 85 35 55 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 20 10 10 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 40 15 25 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 40 10 25 0 0 0
Sign languages 230 120 105 15 15 5
American Sign Language 85 40 45 5 5 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 80 65 10 10 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 25,545 12,120 13,430 2,375 1,095 1,280
Chinese languages 24,905 11,790 13,115 2,375 1,095 1,280
Cantonese 4,620 2,180 2,440 810 370 435
Hakka 60 25 35 5 0 0
Mandarin 18,820 8,910 9,910 1,465 675 790
Min Dong 0 0 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 625 300 330 50 20 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 195 90 100 20 15 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 555 265 285 25 10 15
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 640 325 310 0 0 0
Burmese 285 155 130 0 0 0
Karenic languages 310 155 160 0 0 0
Tibetan 25 15 15 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 375 175 200 0 0 0
Lao 270 135 135 0 0 0
Thai 105 40 65 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 180 95 85 50 20 30
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 10 5 0
Turkish 125 65 55 40 20 25
Uyghur 30 15 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Uralic languages 300 135 165 75 35 40
Estonian 20 5 10 10 5 5
Finnish 45 20 25 15 5 10
Hungarian 240 115 130 50 30 20
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 0 0 0
Multiple responses 53,920 26,565 27,355 3,655 1,705 1,950
English and French 525 245 285 150 75 70
English and non-official language 52,775 26,050 26,725 3,405 1,590 1,815
French and non-official language 120 45 70 15 5 10
English, French and non-official language 500 225 280 80 35 45
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 20 513,400 254,160 259,245 85,500 41,525 43,970
None 395,270 196,135 199,135 73,255 35,980 37,270
English 57,240 28,705 28,530 4,800 2,300 2,505
French 2,525 1,150 1,375 1,155 505 650
Non-official language 56,675 27,335 29,340 6,075 2,655 3,415
Aboriginal 95 40 55 5 0 5
Non-Aboriginal 56,580 27,295 29,285 6,070 2,655 3,415
English and French 200 100 100 30 10 25
English and non-official language 1,100 540 560 90 50 45
French and non-official language 375 180 195 90 35 55
English, French and non-official language 10 10 10 0 0 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 419,060 205,495 213,570 70,170 33,740 36,425
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 397,735 195,290 202,440 67,320 32,355 34,970
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,822 36,533 24,663 42,584 52,706 36,059
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 398,230 195,735 202,495 67,400 32,420 34,975
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,200 32,228 23,441 37,567 45,063 32,565
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 349,505 176,850 172,655 63,745 30,920 32,820
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,979 37,122 23,748 40,109 50,996 33,023
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 285,365 122,180 163,185 42,505 16,805 25,700
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,266 1,478 4,330 3,296 2,656 3,488
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 301,705 156,635 145,070 52,255 26,180 26,080
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,804 37,394 25,015 37,227 47,894 30,878
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 419,065 205,530 213,540 70,160 33,735 36,425
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 397,880 195,320 202,560 67,350 32,380 34,970
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,978 47,640 32,589 66,722 84,122 50,613
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 398,370 195,760 202,605 67,455 32,480 34,975
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,815 39,183 28,628 52,015 63,473 41,376
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 350,080 176,880 173,200 63,570 30,875 32,690
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,195 48,434 31,782 66,220 84,390 49,058
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 285,325 122,325 163,000 42,575 16,925 25,650
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,430 6,033 6,728 6,676 6,971 6,481
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 301,705 156,380 145,325 52,260 26,145 26,110
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,014 47,626 31,823 62,046 78,642 45,428
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 419,065 205,525 213,540 70,160 33,735 36,425
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 24 124,605 72,975 51,630 21,585 12,275 9,320
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 50,026 55,725 44,357 71,532 81,418 61,840
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,318 66,016 49,850 96,818 113,477 74,881
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 88.5 92.1 83.4 93.6 95.7 90.4
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 75.6 79.6 69.8 72.7 76.5 66.7
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.5 7.9 16.6 6.4 4.3 9.6
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 419,065 205,495 213,570 70,170 33,740 36,425
Without total income 21,330 10,205 11,125 2,845 1,385 1,455
With total income 397,735 195,295 202,445 67,325 32,350 34,970
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.8 95.9 95.9 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,415 28,885 40,535 10,200 4,295 5,905
$10,000 to $19,999 76,230 31,215 45,015 8,855 3,635 5,220
$20,000 to $29,999 54,095 23,260 30,840 6,975 2,850 4,125
$30,000 to $39,999 46,405 21,720 24,690 6,085 2,460 3,625
$40,000 to $49,999 39,630 19,750 19,880 5,640 2,310 3,330
$50,000 to $59,999 30,080 16,185 13,890 4,840 2,065 2,775
$60,000 to $69,999 22,130 13,355 8,775 4,075 2,000 2,075
$70,000 to $79,999 15,900 10,105 5,790 3,580 1,810 1,775
$80,000 to $89,999 12,205 7,815 4,400 3,115 1,615 1,495
$90,000 to $99,999 8,375 5,565 2,815 2,410 1,390 1,020
$100,000 and over 23,265 17,445 5,820 11,545 7,915 3,630
$100,000 to $149,999 16,225 11,865 4,360 6,315 3,995 2,315
$150,000 and over 7,040 5,580 1,460 5,235 3,915 1,315
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 419,065 205,495 213,570 70,165 33,740 36,425
Without after-tax income 20,830 9,760 11,070 2,765 1,320 1,450
With after-tax income 398,230 195,735 202,495 67,395 32,420 34,975
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.3 94.8 96.1 96.1 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 71,655 30,315 41,335 10,740 4,590 6,150
$10,000 to $19,999 79,805 33,255 46,555 9,255 3,820 5,435
$20,000 to $29,999 64,300 28,495 35,805 8,150 3,380 4,770
$30,000 to $39,999 54,050 26,070 27,975 7,255 2,970 4,280
$40,000 to $49,999 42,865 22,185 20,685 6,630 2,800 3,835
$50,000 to $59,999 29,110 17,155 11,955 5,365 2,580 2,785
$60,000 to $69,999 19,245 12,240 7,005 4,435 2,260 2,170
$70,000 to $79,999 13,140 8,310 4,835 3,795 2,075 1,725
$80,000 and over 24,065 17,720 6,345 11,770 7,955 3,820
$80,000 to $89,999 7,915 5,410 2,510 2,640 1,580 1,055
$90,000 to $99,999 4,725 3,505 1,220 1,930 1,205 725
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,805 2,615 7,205 5,165 2,045
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 419,065 205,495 213,570 70,165 33,740 36,425
Without employment income 117,355 48,860 68,500 17,910 7,565 10,350
With employment income 301,710 156,635 145,070 52,255 26,175 26,075
Percentage with employment income 72.0 76.2 67.9 74.5 77.6 71.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,110 18,615 22,490 8,830 4,040 4,785
$5,000 to $9,999 24,800 10,380 14,425 3,880 1,675 2,205
$10,000 to $19,999 44,505 19,570 24,935 5,960 2,660 3,305
$20,000 to $29,999 37,220 17,150 20,065 4,415 1,905 2,510
$30,000 to $39,999 34,510 16,805 17,705 4,030 1,685 2,350
$40,000 to $49,999 30,535 15,565 14,970 3,550 1,405 2,150
$50,000 to $59,999 23,420 13,180 10,240 3,185 1,375 1,815
$60,000 to $69,999 17,575 11,210 6,365 2,875 1,400 1,475
$70,000 to $79,999 12,945 8,490 4,455 2,525 1,250 1,275
$80,000 and over 35,085 25,660 9,425 13,005 8,785 4,215
$80,000 to $89,999 10,220 6,655 3,565 2,295 1,185 1,105
$90,000 to $99,999 6,800 4,735 2,065 1,880 1,125 755
$100,000 and over 18,065 14,270 3,795 8,830 6,470 2,355
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,494 ... ... 103,981 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,060 ... ... 88,393 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 34,515 ... ... 6,140 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,675 ... ... 44,530 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,381 ... ... 38,800 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 135,445 ... ... 24,975 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,657 ... ... 124,160 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,548 ... ... 104,195 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,586 ... ... 144,432 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,256 ... ... 112,773 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 34,500 ... ... 6,140 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,234 ... ... 69,036 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,166 ... ... 56,095 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 135,465 ... ... 24,970 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 105,900 ... ... 162,968 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,720 ... ... 126,708 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 169,965 ... ... 31,120 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,065 ... ... 490 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,950 ... ... 285 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 3,975 ... ... 470 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,235 ... ... 750 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 5,585 ... ... 860 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 5,820 ... ... 770 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 5,990 ... ... 765 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 6,400 ... ... 815 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 6,490 ... ... 785 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 6,550 ... ... 880 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,000 ... ... 1,695 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,310 ... ... 1,670 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,340 ... ... 1,670 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,095 ... ... 1,575 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,675 ... ... 1,495 ... ...
$100,000 and over 61,475 ... ... 16,145 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 20,385 ... ... 3,340 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 14,075 ... ... 2,690 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 15,450 ... ... 4,010 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,570 ... ... 6,105 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,255 ... ... 590 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,985 ... ... 290 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,030 ... ... 490 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,435 ... ... 780 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,340 ... ... 970 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,915 ... ... 910 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,340 ... ... 910 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,650 ... ... 960 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,985 ... ... 1,060 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,785 ... ... 1,065 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,970 ... ... 2,060 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,950 ... ... 1,955 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,175 ... ... 2,015 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,775 ... ... 1,805 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 10,275 ... ... 1,740 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,105 ... ... 13,530 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,380 ... ... 3,635 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 11,780 ... ... 2,875 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,950 ... ... 7,020 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 132,070 ... ... 24,610 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,793 ... ... 123,277 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,901 ... ... 103,459 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 35,330 ... ... 7,970 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,991 ... ... 102,560 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,731 ... ... 87,086 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 73,685 ... ... 13,075 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,953 ... ... 156,971 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,865 ... ... 129,013 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.4 ... ... 3.9 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,180 ... ... 3,040 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,135 ... ... 68,238 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,352 ... ... 59,925 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.5 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 131,980 ... ... 24,605 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,987 ... ... 161,988 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,838 ... ... 125,685 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 35,250 ... ... 7,900 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,517 ... ... 132,855 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,370 ... ... 103,522 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 73,805 ... ... 13,080 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,698 ... ... 200,571 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 101,378 ... ... 153,802 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,050 ... ... 2,990 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,818 ... ... 77,827 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,188 ... ... 65,515 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 52,060 26,955 25,105 8,710 3,655 5,055
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,548 32,897 30,263 38,308 40,115 37,297
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,501 29,419 27,643 34,009 35,072 33,347
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 51,935 26,555 25,385 8,575 3,595 4,980
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,475 40,766 38,124 59,211 73,230 49,083
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 33,616 34,316 32,884 48,517 61,410 39,204
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 511,540 253,320 258,220 84,885 41,335 43,550
In the bottom half of the distribution 263,500 128,320 135,180 26,570 12,260 14,310
In the bottom decile 53,940 26,540 27,400 6,615 3,095 3,515
In the second decile 49,270 23,365 25,905 4,790 2,095 2,700
In the third decile 51,145 24,800 26,350 4,685 2,185 2,500
In the fourth decile 54,560 26,650 27,905 4,935 2,295 2,650
In the fifth decile 54,580 26,960 27,615 5,540 2,590 2,945
In the top half of the distribution 248,040 125,000 123,035 58,315 29,070 29,240
In the sixth decile 54,190 26,860 27,335 6,480 3,115 3,360
In the seventh decile 53,400 26,775 26,620 8,100 3,995 4,115
In the eighth decile 52,060 26,370 25,685 9,175 4,575 4,600
In the ninth decile 48,155 24,395 23,760 12,970 6,500 6,470
In the top decile 40,240 20,600 19,640 21,585 10,890 10,695
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 43 511,540 253,325 258,215 84,880 41,330 43,550
0 to 17 years 112,320 58,195 54,120 18,285 9,410 8,875
0 to 5 years 35,185 18,145 17,040 4,980 2,620 2,355
18 to 64 years 330,060 162,380 167,680 52,395 25,290 27,105
65 years and over 69,165 32,745 36,420 14,200 6,630 7,570
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 75,640 36,500 39,145 8,455 3,860 4,595
0 to 17 years 21,985 11,355 10,625 2,020 1,030 990
0 to 5 years 6,795 3,440 3,350 470 240 230
18 to 64 years 44,940 21,345 23,600 5,040 2,260 2,780
65 years and over 8,715 3,795 4,915 1,390 565 825
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 14.8 14.4 15.2 10.0 9.3 10.6
0 to 17 years (%) 19.6 19.5 19.6 11.0 10.9 11.2
0 to 5 years (%) 19.3 19.0 19.7 9.4 9.2 9.8
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.1 14.1 9.6 8.9 10.3
65 years and over (%) 12.6 11.6 13.5 9.8 8.5 10.9
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 60,260 29,565 30,695 7,325 3,375 3,945
0 to 17 years 16,925 8,705 8,225 1,735 895 835
0 to 5 years 5,170 2,595 2,575 385 205 180
18 to 64 years 38,355 18,710 19,645 4,670 2,125 2,550
65 years and over 4,980 2,150 2,825 920 355 560
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.7 11.9 8.6 8.2 9.1
0 to 17 years (%) 15.1 15.0 15.2 9.5 9.5 9.4
0 to 5 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 7.7 7.8 7.6
18 to 64 years (%) 11.6 11.5 11.7 8.9 8.4 9.4
65 years and over (%) 7.2 6.6 7.8 6.5 5.4 7.4
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 44 511,540 253,265 258,275 84,880 41,325 43,550
Official languages 478,215 239,765 238,450 83,745 40,835 42,910
English 478,010 239,640 238,370 83,725 40,825 42,905
French 22,960 10,450 12,510 9,415 3,940 5,475
Non-official languages 287,750 139,540 148,210 26,715 12,360 14,360
Aboriginal languages 225 80 140 15 0 15
Algonquian languages 95 30 65 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 45 20 25 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 20 10 10 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. 20 10 10 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 10 0 10 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 45 10 30 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 10 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 10 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 20 20 10 0 0 0
Inuit languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 20 0 10 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 10 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 45 10 30 15 0 20
Comox 0 0 0 15 0 20
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 10 0 10 0 0 0
Okanagan 35 15 20 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) 10 0 10 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 10 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 15 0 10 0 0 0
Haisla 10 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 10 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 287,525 139,460 148,070 26,700 12,360 14,340
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,070 4,570 4,500 350 190 155
Berber languages 30 10 20 0 0 0
Kabyle 25 10 15 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 1,055 460 600 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 15 10 10 0 0 0
Somali 1,045 455 590 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 8,065 4,130 3,935 350 195 160
Amharic 505 240 265 10 10 0
Arabic 6,835 3,510 3,320 250 130 125
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 480 245 235 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 475 240 235 0 0 0
Harari 10 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 220 135 80 80 50 25
Maltese 55 15 40 0 0 0
Tigrigna 220 135 85 15 10 10
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 230 115 110 0 0 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,750 4,205 4,545 50 20 30
Khmer (Cambodian) 770 350 425 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,025 3,880 4,145 45 20 30
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 26,440 11,550 14,885 1,625 615 1,010
Bikol 115 50 60 0 0 0
Cebuano 1,180 445 730 60 0 50
Fijian 540 320 225 15 10 10
Hiligaynon 335 175 160 10 10 10
Ilocano 1,285 495 785 80 25 60
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 1,010 425 590 120 50 70
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 70 70 25 0 15
Pangasinan 95 45 50 10 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 24,320 10,560 13,760 1,475 555 920
Waray-Waray 65 35 30 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 230 105 125 15 0 15
Creole languages 735 385 355 50 25 25
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 460 235 225 35 15 20
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 140 135 15 10 10
Dravidian languages 2,575 1,375 1,205 100 55 45
Kannada 105 35 65 0 0 0
Malayalam 1,020 555 470 30 25 0
Tamil 1,315 705 610 65 30 30
Telugu 290 170 120 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 10 10 10 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 20 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 191,080 94,570 96,515 17,595 8,370 9,225
Albanian 445 205 240 10 10 10
Armenian 160 95 65 80 35 45
Balto-Slavic languages 8,790 4,340 4,450 2,195 985 1,210
Baltic languages 35 20 20 45 30 15
Latvian 20 15 0 20 10 0
Lithuanian 15 0 15 20 15 10
Slavic languages 8,760 4,330 4,430 2,155 955 1,200
Belarusan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 270 135 135 0 10 0
Bulgarian 185 80 105 35 15 20
Croatian 870 445 425 140 65 75
Czech 540 255 290 425 175 250
Macedonian 25 10 10 0 0 0
Polish 2,830 1,420 1,415 635 290 350
Russian 2,490 1,225 1,265 600 260 335
Serbian 650 340 305 125 70 55
Serbo-Croatian 90 45 40 15 10 10
Slovak 390 185 205 230 95 135
Slovene (Slovenian) 120 70 50 45 20 20
Ukrainian 1,060 450 605 200 80 120
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 0 0 10
Celtic languages 85 40 50 45 30 10
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 15 15 20 0
Welsh 25 10 25 0 0 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 25 20 10
Germanic languages 8,745 4,080 4,665 3,890 1,905 1,985
Afrikaans 585 260 320 580 270 315
Danish 390 165 225 150 85 65
Dutch 1,815 840 980 525 265 260
Frisian 35 20 20 15 0 10
German 5,675 2,705 2,965 2,520 1,265 1,255
Icelandic 15 10 0 10 10 0
Norwegian 190 90 100 75 35 40
Swedish 300 135 170 250 120 130
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 15 15 10 0 15
Yiddish 25 15 10 0 0 10
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 0 0
Greek 900 475 430 260 110 145
Indo-Iranian languages 157,915 78,645 79,265 7,625 3,690 3,930
Indo-Aryan languages 154,075 76,740 77,340 1,800 805 995
Bengali 980 485 495 10 10 10
Gujarati 2,060 995 1,065 730 315 410
Hindi 39,080 18,940 20,140 635 305 330
Kashmiri 15 10 10 0 0 0
Konkani 70 35 35 10 0 10
Marathi 165 80 90 30 15 15
Nepali 465 225 240 10 10 0
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 10 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 128,515 64,430 64,090 475 200 275
Sindhi 380 195 185 295 130 165
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 445 35 15 15
Urdu 7,950 4,050 3,900 205 100 105
Iranian languages 4,295 2,150 2,145 5,840 2,895 2,945
Kurdish 315 175 140 30 10 25
Pashto 795 430 365 30 20 10
Persian (Farsi) 3,485 1,735 1,750 5,840 2,890 2,945
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 140 140 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 15,840 7,670 8,170 4,170 1,925 2,245
Catalan 0 10 0 0 0 0
Italian 2,170 1,180 995 880 440 440
Portuguese 1,930 875 1,060 465 220 245
Romanian 840 450 390 190 85 105
Spanish 11,310 5,340 5,965 2,940 1,330 1,605
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 10 0
Japanese 2,035 910 1,125 995 380 610
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 10 10 10 10 0 10
Korean 8,915 4,165 4,745 1,545 725 820
Mongolic languages 55 35 20 0 0 0
Mongolian 55 30 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,870 960 910 130 75 55
Akan (Twi) 240 140 95 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 75 40 30 0 0 0
Ewe 45 30 10 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 65 40 25 0 0 0
Ganda 30 15 10 0 0 0
Igbo 90 45 35 0 0 0
Lingala 90 45 50 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 85 35 50 0 0 0
Shona 60 30 25 0 0 0
Swahili 620 350 270 90 50 40
Wolof 10 0 10 0 0 0
Yoruba 255 125 125 10 10 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 450 180 270 25 20 10
Nilo-Saharan languages 70 40 30 0 0 0
Dinka 10 15 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 55 20 35 0 0 0
Sign languages 645 195 445 135 65 70
American Sign Language 315 75 240 95 40 50
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 355 130 215 40 25 20
Sino-Tibetan languages 37,450 17,735 19,715 4,285 1,935 2,345
Chinese languages 36,485 17,235 19,250 4,280 1,935 2,350
Cantonese 9,360 4,395 4,960 1,785 790 995
Hakka 275 130 150 20 10 10
Mandarin 28,980 13,620 15,360 2,720 1,210 1,515
Min Dong 10 10 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,865 885 980 200 110 90
Wu (Shanghainese) 385 170 215 55 20 35
Chinese, n.o.s. 840 385 460 110 60 50
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,020 525 495 0 0 0
Burmese 475 255 220 0 0 0
Karenic languages 495 235 265 0 0 0
Tibetan 90 55 35 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 450 565 75 30 40
Lao 690 335 350 0 0 0
Thai 415 145 265 75 30 40
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 465 250 215 425 225 205
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 125 65 55
Turkish 395 220 175 320 165 155
Uyghur 35 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 25 10 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 0 0 0
Uralic languages 1,510 700 810 355 175 180
Estonian 80 35 45 35 20 15
Finnish 295 125 175 80 35 45
Hungarian 1,140 540 595 240 115 120
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 185 95 90 10 10 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 511,540 253,265 258,275 84,875 41,330 43,550
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 439,690 218,815 220,870 77,640 37,975 39,670
Canadian citizens aged under 18 102,480 53,305 49,175 17,105 8,755 8,345
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 337,215 165,515 171,700 60,530 29,215 31,315
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 71,850 34,445 37,405 7,235 3,355 3,885
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 511,540 253,265 258,275 84,875 41,325 43,550
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 281,190 142,415 138,775 56,925 28,360 28,565
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 220,155 105,615 114,540 26,505 12,335 14,170
Before 1981 37,055 18,325 18,725 7,900 3,730 4,170
1981 to 1990 25,490 12,275 13,220 3,255 1,420 1,835
1991 to 2000 52,570 25,120 27,455 5,585 2,615 2,975
2001 to 2010 68,700 32,460 36,235 6,525 3,005 3,520
2001 to 2005 32,005 14,965 17,040 3,050 1,370 1,675
2006 to 2010 36,695 17,500 19,200 3,475 1,630 1,845
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 36,340 17,435 18,905 3,245 1,570 1,670
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 10,195 5,235 4,960 1,450 630 820
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 220,155 105,615 114,535 26,505 12,335 14,170
Under 5 years 16,360 8,585 7,780 2,355 1,175 1,185
5 to 14 years 31,945 16,425 15,520 4,470 2,225 2,255
15 to 24 years 55,145 24,875 30,280 4,700 2,110 2,590
25 to 44 years 83,940 40,600 43,340 12,220 5,410 6,810
45 years and over 32,755 15,135 17,625 2,760 1,420 1,335
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 54 220,155 105,615 114,540 26,505 12,335 14,170
Americas 11,340 5,300 6,045 2,420 1,030 1,395
Brazil 330 125 210 120 50 70
Colombia 650 290 360 85 35 45
El Salvador 1,385 745 645 35 0 30
Guyana 205 90 115 20 0 10
Haiti 85 30 55 0 0 0
Jamaica 615 335 280 80 40 40
Mexico 890 355 540 365 165 200
Peru 320 160 155 80 40 40
Trinidad and Tobago 385 185 200 60 25 35
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,915 1,780 2,135 1,235 525 710
Other places of birth in Americas 2,560 1,205 1,360 355 135 215
Europe 25,910 12,925 12,990 8,600 4,105 4,495
Bosnia and Herzegovina 450 230 220 50 25 25
Croatia 500 255 250 35 15 25
France 245 100 145 115 60 60
Germany 2,450 1,195 1,255 850 440 410
Greece 420 220 200 90 45 45
Hungary 715 370 340 130 75 60
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 340 180 155 240 120 120
Italy 940 510 430 265 150 115
Netherlands 1,355 690 660 280 135 150
Poland 2,235 1,110 1,125 435 180 250
Portugal 810 400 410 45 20 25
Romania 700 360 340 185 70 115
Russian Federation 780 310 460 175 60 120
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 310 155 150 55 25 30
Ukraine 710 365 345 210 115 95
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 9,655 4,875 4,775 4,110 1,970 2,140
Other places of birth in Europe 3,300 1,585 1,715 1,315 600 715
Africa 7,000 3,545 3,450 2,035 985 1,055
Algeria 85 60 30 20 0 10
Egypt 355 175 180 35 25 10
Ethiopia 455 220 240 10 0 0
Kenya 705 370 340 295 105 190
Morocco 180 90 95 10 10 0
Nigeria 585 310 275 35 0 20
Somalia 600 270 330 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 1,010 495 515 910 450 465
Other places of birth in Africa 3,010 1,555 1,455 730 380 355
Asia 166,110 79,380 86,730 12,795 5,885 6,900
Afghanistan 1,660 800 860 40 20 20
Bangladesh 615 310 305 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,490 8,650 9,840 1,765 770 995
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,370 1,095 1,275 930 410 515
India 81,730 39,960 41,775 555 285 270
IranCensus data footnote 61 965 545 420 4,995 2,475 2,515
Iraq 2,580 1,305 1,270 30 15 10
Japan 755 240 520 425 110 320
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,455 3,070 3,385 1,280 605 680
Lebanon 510 250 260 30 10 15
Pakistan 4,985 2,490 2,495 100 35 65
Philippines 24,120 10,630 13,485 1,350 575 785
Sri Lanka 1,365 735 620 65 40 25
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 895 435 465 20 10 10
Taiwan 5,335 2,460 2,870 425 190 235
Viet Nam 5,355 2,515 2,840 75 25 50
Other places of birth in Asia 7,945 3,885 4,060 720 315 400
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,790 4,465 5,325 655 330 325
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 36,335 17,435 18,900 3,245 1,570 1,675
Americas 1,430 740 690 255 135 120
Brazil 105 40 70 50 25 20
Colombia 80 45 35 10 0 0
Cuba 0 10 0 0 0 0
Haiti 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jamaica 60 35 20 10 0 0
Mexico 245 125 125 50 30 20
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 420 240 175 125 65 60
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 15 10 10 0 0 10
Other places of birth in Americas 490 240 255 20 10 10
Europe 1,295 665 630 625 300 325
France 15 10 10 30 10 15
Germany 65 40 30 45 30 20
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 35 10 10 10 0
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 10 0 0 0
Romania 65 25 35 15 0 10
Russian Federation 55 20 40 20 0 20
Ukraine 140 55 90 40 25 20
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 480 280 195 340 150 190
Other places of birth in Europe 425 200 225 130 70 60
Africa 1,505 765 745 135 60 70
Algeria 15 15 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 15 0 10 0 0 0
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 70 50 25 0 0 0
Côte d'Ivoire 10 0 10 0 0 0
Egypt 55 45 20 0 0 0
Eritrea 80 35 50 0 0 0
Ethiopia 45 30 20 0 0 0
Morocco 45 25 25 10 0 0
Nigeria 215 100 115 10 10 0
Somalia 250 100 150 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 120 80 45 90 40 55
Tunisia 15 10 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 560 280 280 20 15 10
Asia 31,595 15,020 16,570 2,110 1,005 1,105
Afghanistan 265 130 135 0 0 0
Bangladesh 95 45 50 0 0 0
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 4,645 2,150 2,495 420 200 225
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 125 35 90 45 20 25
India 15,020 7,510 7,505 10 10 0
IranCensus data footnote 61 180 85 95 960 445 515
Iraq 1,090 530 560 0 0 10
Israel 15 10 10 10 10 0
Japan 80 10 75 30 0 25
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,080 510 570 120 65 55
Lebanon 75 35 40 0 0 0
Nepal 80 30 45 0 0 0
Pakistan 885 400 485 10 0 10
Philippines 5,255 2,400 2,860 360 195 160
Saudi Arabia 60 10 50 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 170 90 80 0 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 385 410 10 0 0
Taiwan 420 140 285 45 30 15
Turkey 20 10 10 10 0 10
United Arab Emirates 110 75 35 0 0 0
Viet Nam 365 105 255 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 760 340 425 85 30 50
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 515 245 270 115 70 50
Australia 95 60 40 90 45 45
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 420 190 235 25 25 0
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 511,545 253,265 258,275 84,880 41,330 43,550
First generationCensus data footnote 69 233,045 112,175 120,865 28,950 13,490 15,455
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 139,000 70,930 68,075 21,695 10,985 10,710
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 139,495 70,165 69,330 34,240 16,850 17,385
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 72 186,290 88,930 97,360 18,950 8,775 10,175
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 78,855 39,035 39,825 13,275 6,490 6,785
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 29,945 17,740 12,205 5,120 3,370 1,755
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 48,910 21,300 27,615 8,150 3,120 5,030
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 85,795 38,395 47,395 4,140 1,485 2,650
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 20,490 10,940 9,550 1,345 705 640
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,150 560 595 190 100 95
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 511,540 253,270 258,275 84,875 41,325 43,550
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,460 6,375 7,085 1,360 630 730
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,140 6,210 6,930 1,315 615 700
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,335 3,395 3,940 765 370 395
Métis 5,685 2,765 2,920 545 240 300
Inuk (Inuit) 115 55 60 0 10 0
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 200 110 90 10 0 0
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 120 55 65 35 10 25
Non-Aboriginal identity 498,080 246,890 251,190 83,520 40,700 42,825
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 511,540 253,265 258,275 84,875 41,330 43,550
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,205 1,805 2,400 565 270 295
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 507,335 251,460 255,875 84,315 41,060 43,255
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 511,540 253,265 258,275 84,880 41,330 43,550
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,760 1,345 1,415 125 50 80
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,710 1,330 1,385 130 50 80
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,940 930 1,005 95 40 60
Métis single ancestry 730 385 345 30 15 20
Inuit single ancestry 45 10 35 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 50 15 35 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 35 10 25 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 12,885 6,105 6,780 2,015 985 1,025
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 12,465 5,905 6,555 1,965 970 995
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,815 3,655 4,160 1,310 660 650
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,560 2,205 2,355 630 305 330
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 85 45 40 20 10 15
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 420 195 225 55 20 35
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 400 195 210 50 15 30
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 10 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 495,895 245,820 250,075 82,735 40,290 42,445
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 511,540 253,265 258,275 84,880 41,325 43,550
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 299,245 147,125 152,120 21,750 10,120 11,630
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 168,040 84,330 83,705 3,060 1,425 1,635
Chinese 39,890 18,865 21,030 5,820 2,640 3,180
Black 9,455 4,845 4,610 470 235 230
Filipino 31,865 14,575 17,285 1,910 770 1,140
Latin American 7,065 3,395 3,670 780 355 430
Arab 5,765 2,955 2,820 215 125 90
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,010 6,445 6,560 340 155 185
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 3,720 1,910 1,805 5,490 2,770 2,720
Korean 9,285 4,355 4,930 1,730 830 900
Japanese 2,850 1,320 1,530 1,170 445 725
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,995 1,005 990 75 25 50
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,320 3,130 3,190 690 345 345
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 212,295 106,140 106,155 63,125 31,205 31,920
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 103 511,540 253,265 258,275 84,875 41,325 43,550
North American Aboriginal origins 15,645 7,450 8,200 2,140 1,040 1,105
First Nations (North American Indian) 10,210 4,800 5,410 1,455 715 740
Inuit 165 60 105 20 0 15
Métis 5,750 2,800 2,945 720 335 385
Other North American origins 71,305 36,115 35,195 17,555 8,730 8,820
Acadian 140 70 70 50 20 30
American 5,290 2,700 2,595 1,850 875 975
Canadian 67,735 34,330 33,415 16,255 8,120 8,135
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 90 65 20 30 15 10
Nova Scotian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Ontarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Québécois 110 50 65 35 30 0
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 25 10 15 0 0 0
European origins 200,365 99,410 100,950 60,175 29,650 30,525
British Isles origins 127,825 63,495 64,335 44,140 21,805 22,335
Channel Islander 0 0 0 20 10 10
Cornish 35 20 20 0 0 0
English 78,895 38,620 40,280 28,620 14,215 14,400
Irish 43,735 20,930 22,800 16,265 7,830 8,430
Manx 80 40 35 75 40 35
Scottish 56,210 27,975 28,235 20,195 10,020 10,165
Welsh 6,885 3,355 3,530 2,700 1,295 1,405
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 8,555 4,355 4,195 3,390 1,575 1,815
French origins 24,825 11,845 12,970 7,015 3,455 3,565
Alsatian 30 10 25 0 0 0
Breton 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corsican 15 10 0 0 0 0
French 24,780 11,830 12,950 7,015 3,450 3,565
Western European origins (except French origins) 57,295 28,265 29,025 15,450 7,695 7,755
Austrian 3,240 1,560 1,680 1,250 595 655
Bavarian 0 10 0 10 0 0
Belgian 1,210 640 565 500 270 230
Dutch 14,815 7,270 7,540 4,160 2,185 1,975
Flemish 125 45 80 65 40 25
Frisian 70 15 55 0 0 0
German 41,390 20,330 21,060 10,420 5,065 5,355
Luxembourger 45 25 20 0 0 0
Swiss 1,485 815 665 800 440 360
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 105 50 55 15 0 10
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 22,910 11,005 11,905 6,800 3,300 3,505
Danish 4,080 1,970 2,115 1,180 580 595
Finnish 2,255 1,060 1,200 840 415 425
Icelandic 1,790 910 880 545 275 275
Norwegian 9,530 4,650 4,880 2,455 1,165 1,290
Swedish 6,770 3,150 3,620 2,275 1,080 1,195
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 790 380 410 255 105 150
Eastern European origins 43,235 21,305 21,925 10,800 5,120 5,675
Bulgarian 290 125 170 65 30 35
Byelorussian 160 85 75 40 20 20
Czech 1,670 785 890 840 380 460
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 520 270 250 170 80 85
Estonian 295 155 145 200 90 110
Hungarian 4,575 2,275 2,300 1,010 460 550
Latvian 250 140 110 205 85 115
Lithuanian 335 130 205 315 165 150
Moldovan 80 50 35 0 10 0
Polish 12,100 5,860 6,240 3,080 1,360 1,720
Romanian 2,540 1,300 1,240 535 255 280
Russian 8,585 3,990 4,595 2,140 1,020 1,120
Slovak 915 410 505 320 140 185
Ukrainian 17,850 8,985 8,860 3,895 1,975 1,920
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 100 90 105 65 35
Southern European origins 29,580 14,525 15,060 6,775 3,400 3,375
Albanian 465 200 260 25 25 0
Bosnian 390 180 210 45 25 25
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Croatian 1,805 960 845 475 230 245
Cypriot 45 25 15 100 40 55
Greek 2,245 1,160 1,085 675 335 340
Italian 11,460 5,710 5,750 3,625 1,820 1,805
Kosovar 40 15 25 10 0 0
Macedonian 75 30 40 30 20 10
Maltese 160 80 70 40 20 20
Montenegrin 60 40 20 20 10 0
Portuguese 4,390 2,115 2,270 610 320 290
Serbian 970 510 465 140 70 70
Sicilian 35 20 10 10 10 10
Slovenian 440 220 225 185 105 85
Spanish 8,285 3,905 4,380 1,200 560 640
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 475 220 255 105 40 65
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 20 10 0 25 10 15
Other European origins 2,135 1,045 1,085 680 350 330
Basque 60 40 15 0 0 0
Jewish 910 425 485 385 200 180
Roma (Gypsy) 35 10 20 20 15 10
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 30 30 20 10 15
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,085 555 530 255 125 130
Caribbean origins 3,655 1,855 1,800 545 265 285
Antiguan 10 0 15 0 0 0
Bahamian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Barbadian 225 130 100 30 20 10
Bermudan 30 15 15 15 0 10
Carib 10 10 0 0 10 0
Cuban 210 85 120 0 0 0
Dominican 100 55 50 20 0 10
Grenadian 65 35 30 10 0 0
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 155 60 95 15 10 10
Jamaican 1,690 930 765 260 145 120
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 10 0 20 10 10
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 10 10 10 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 40 10 30 20 10 15
St. Lucian 40 10 30 0 0 0
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 605 320 285 85 35 45
Vincentian/Grenadinian 100 45 55 0 0 0
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 365 170 195 45 10 40
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 255 115 145 30 10 25
Latin, Central and South American origins 8,650 4,175 4,475 1,765 805 960
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 335 195 135 55 15 35
Arawak 10 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 110 40 70 105 50 55
Belizean 10 0 10 0 0 0
Bolivian 15 0 15 0 0 0
Brazilian 460 185 275 145 65 85
Chilean 510 275 240 295 125 165
Colombian 785 390 395 155 80 75
Costa Rican 75 25 45 0 0 0
Ecuadorian 40 25 10 35 10 25
Guatemalan 650 310 340 20 10 10
Guyanese 245 105 135 45 25 20
Hispanic 300 150 160 0 0 0
Honduran 445 255 185 10 10 0
Maya 175 75 100 20 10 10
Mexican 2,130 990 1,140 700 330 365
Nicaraguan 285 120 160 10 0 0
Panamanian 15 10 10 25 15 10
Paraguayan 65 25 40 0 0 0
Peruvian 395 205 185 75 25 45
Salvadorean 1,600 845 755 45 0 40
Uruguayan 25 15 10 10 0 10
Venezuelan 115 55 60 40 15 25
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 630 275 350 60 40 25
African origins 10,310 5,190 5,120 1,385 715 675
Central and West African origins 1,905 1,025 880 20 10 20
Akan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Angolan 10 10 10 0 0 0
Ashanti 65 20 40 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burkinabe 20 15 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 325 165 160 0 0 0
Edo 30 20 10 0 0 0
Ewe 30 15 20 0 0 0
Gabonese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 485 275 210 0 0 0
Guinean 25 10 15 0 0 0
Ibo 65 30 35 0 0 0
Ivorian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Liberian 115 50 65 0 0 0
Malian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malinké 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 685 360 320 25 10 20
Peulh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Senegalese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sierra Leonean 35 10 25 0 0 0
Togolese 25 20 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 20 10 0 0 0
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 125 60 60 0 0 0
North African origins 1,370 715 655 150 75 75
Algerian 70 40 35 20 10 10
Berber 35 25 10 10 0 10
Coptic 10 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 620 315 300 55 30 20
Libyan 50 35 10 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 0 10 0 0
Moroccan 270 140 130 30 10 20
Sudanese 290 135 150 30 20 15
Tunisian 35 20 15 0 0 0
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 10 0 15 0 0
Southern and East African origins 4,190 1,990 2,200 945 500 445
Afrikaner 35 25 15 60 35 25
Amhara 45 25 25 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 60 40 20 0 0 0
Burundian 140 55 85 0 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 240 140 100 30 15 15
Ethiopian 555 265 295 20 15 10
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 270 140 130 75 25 45
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 210 120 90 30 20 15
Oromo 0 0 10 0 0 0
Rwandan 60 20 35 0 0 10
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 1,185 540 645 10 10 10
South African 960 455 505 620 330 285
Tanzanian 60 20 40 25 10 15
Tigrian 45 30 15 0 0 0
Ugandan 75 30 40 30 15 10
Zambian 10 0 10 0 10 0
Zimbabwean 120 65 55 20 20 10
Zulu 20 15 10 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 270 90 175 105 55 45
Other African origins 3,040 1,555 1,480 270 135 140
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 145 150 60 45 15
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,775 1,430 1,345 220 95 125
Asian origins 277,695 136,410 141,285 21,925 10,240 11,685
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 12,815 6,585 6,230 7,090 3,570 3,520
Afghan 2,620 1,240 1,385 45 20 25
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,390 775 615 70 30 40
Armenian 290 155 140 115 35 75
Assyrian 205 115 95 15 0 10
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 85 50 35
Georgian 55 10 40 25 10 10
Hazara 15 10 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,660 905 760 6,235 3,180 3,060
Iraqi 2,505 1,235 1,265 30 10 20
Israeli 105 60 45 25 10 20
Jordanian 170 100 70 0 0 10
Kazakh 15 15 0 10 0 0
Kurd 285 165 120 40 15 20
Kuwaiti 15 15 0 0 0 0
Kyrgyz 55 45 15 0 0 0
Lebanese 1,185 570 615 195 100 105
Palestinian 720 365 355 45 35 15
Pashtun 170 110 60 0 0 0
Saudi Arabian 20 15 0 10 10 10
Syrian 935 440 495 25 25 0
Tajik 85 40 40 0 0 0
Tatar 90 50 40 10 0 0
Turk 670 405 265 205 105 105
Turkmen 15 10 10 0 0 0
Uighur 40 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 45 20 25 0 0 0
Yemeni 45 30 10 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 555 280 270 70 35 30
South Asian origins 164,005 82,310 81,695 3,345 1,580 1,770
Bangladeshi 515 265 250 0 0 0
Bengali 220 95 120 0 0 0
Bhutanese 0 0 10 0 0 0
East Indian 138,210 69,235 68,975 2,855 1,320 1,530
Goan 25 15 10 30 10 15
Gujarati 120 55 70 15 10 0
Kashmiri 70 35 40 0 0 0
Nepali 465 215 245 10 0 0
Pakistani 5,650 2,925 2,725 175 85 85
Punjabi 22,195 11,225 10,970 120 60 55
Sinhalese 305 170 135 40 20 10
Sri Lankan 1,480 805 675 60 40 20
Tamil 300 185 115 35 25 15
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 3,635 1,805 1,830 205 90 115
East and Southeast Asian origins 102,065 48,140 53,925 11,800 5,255 6,545
Burmese 610 335 275 35 25 15
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,160 550 610 0 0 0
Chinese 45,085 21,435 23,645 6,170 2,790 3,375
Filipino 33,920 15,610 18,315 2,145 885 1,260
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 945 460 485 95 50 45
Japanese 3,695 1,755 1,940 1,405 565 835
Karen 525 255 270 0 0 0
Korean 9,450 4,430 5,015 1,800 870 935
Laotian 1,055 540 515 0 0 0
Malaysian 655 350 310 100 45 60
Mongolian 100 60 40 50 25 30
Singaporean 100 45 50 10 0 0
Taiwanese 2,540 1,170 1,375 350 170 180
Thai 520 215 310 100 50 50
Tibetan 125 75 50 10 0 0
Vietnamese 9,200 4,575 4,625 105 25 75
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 145 65 85 0 0 0
Other Asian origins 505 260 245 40 15 20
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 255 245 35 15 20
Oceania origins 9,155 4,485 4,670 1,090 525 565
Australian 995 495 500 610 310 305
New Zealander 420 200 215 370 170 195
Pacific Islands origins 7,805 3,830 3,975 160 75 90
Fijian 7,320 3,625 3,690 60 15 50
Hawaiian 155 50 105 30 20 15
Maori 100 45 50 25 20 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 40 45 0 0 0
Samoan 80 45 30 10 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 140 60 80 40 20 15
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
Owner 120,940 ... ... 24,465 ... ...
Renter 49,025 ... ... 6,650 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
Condominium 38,195 ... ... 6,875 ... ...
Not condominium 131,770 ... ... 24,240 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
No bedrooms 845 ... ... 140 ... ...
1 bedroom 18,985 ... ... 2,960 ... ...
2 bedrooms 42,665 ... ... 6,120 ... ...
3 bedrooms 48,100 ... ... 9,010 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,370 ... ... 12,885 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,205 ... ... 6,990 ... ...
5 rooms 24,475 ... ... 3,475 ... ...
6 rooms 21,675 ... ... 3,780 ... ...
7 rooms 17,450 ... ... 3,545 ... ...
8 or more rooms 53,150 ... ... 13,320 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 7.0 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 159,915 ... ... 30,750 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,050 ... ... 365 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 169,960 ... ... 31,110 ... ...
Suitable 154,380 ... ... 30,025 ... ...
Not suitable 15,590 ... ... 1,090 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
1960 or before 8,335 ... ... 7,465 ... ...
1961 to 1980 31,085 ... ... 12,285 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,345 ... ... 4,480 ... ...
1991 to 2000 36,140 ... ... 3,060 ... ...
2001 to 2005 18,495 ... ... 1,010 ... ...
2006 to 2010 24,015 ... ... 1,070 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 19,550 ... ... 1,745 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 162,920 ... ... 29,255 ... ...
Major repairs needed 7,045 ... ... 1,860 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 169,965 ... ... 31,115 ... ...
1 household maintainer 90,450 ... ... 16,085 ... ...
2 household maintainers 69,480 ... ... 14,045 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,035 ... ... 985 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 169,960 ... ... 31,110 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,805 ... ... 345 ... ...
25 to 34 years 21,995 ... ... 2,100 ... ...
35 to 44 years 34,310 ... ... 5,015 ... ...
45 to 54 years 39,945 ... ... 7,510 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,670 ... ... 7,255 ... ...
65 to 74 years 21,630 ... ... 4,940 ... ...
75 to 84 years 10,070 ... ... 2,800 ... ...
85 years and over 3,535 ... ... 1,150 ... ...
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 141 169,530 ... ... 31,050 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 121,735 ... ... 22,790 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,795 ... ... 8,260 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,600 ... ... 6,705 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 120,685 ... ... 24,460 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 68.1 ... ... 55.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.5 ... ... 21.9 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,498 ... ... 1,501 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,608 ... ... 1,974 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 698,205 ... ... 1,301,201 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 757,863 ... ... 1,377,571 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 48,990 ... ... 6,650 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 14.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.4 ... ... 43.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 908 ... ... 1,428 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,049 ... ... 1,565 ... ...
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 146 419,065 205,530 213,535 70,160 33,735 36,430
No certificate, diploma or degree 78,070 37,955 40,115 6,385 3,130 3,250
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 135,910 68,470 67,440 16,755 7,790 8,965
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205,080 99,100 105,985 47,025 22,815 24,215
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,805 20,930 7,880 4,025 2,925 1,100
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,110 7,705 5,405 1,695 980 720
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,695 13,225 2,470 2,325 1,945 380
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,095 28,140 40,955 12,300 5,260 7,035
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,490 7,305 9,190 2,775 1,140 1,635
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 90,690 42,725 47,960 27,930 13,485 14,440
Bachelor's degree 61,130 28,275 32,860 17,565 8,325 9,240
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,620 2,820 3,795 2,330 900 1,430
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,550 1,395 1,160 835 440 395
Master's degree 18,405 8,860 9,545 6,090 3,130 2,960
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,980 1,375 605 1,100 685 415
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 280,900 136,390 144,510 45,025 21,445 23,580
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,180 17,805 17,375 1,205 645 550
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 82,810 42,025 40,780 8,170 3,935 4,235
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,915 76,560 86,350 35,655 16,860 18,790
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20,550 14,840 5,705 2,765 2,085 680
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,580 5,605 3,975 1,160 720 440
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,965 9,235 1,730 1,605 1,365 240
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,145 21,675 32,470 8,925 3,915 5,010
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,305 5,345 6,960 1,935 775 1,160
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 75,915 34,705 41,215 22,035 10,090 11,945
Bachelor's degree 50,675 22,865 27,810 13,775 6,240 7,530
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,340 2,190 3,150 1,790 645 1,145
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,150 1,110 1,040 715 355 360
Master's degree 16,205 7,515 8,690 4,915 2,360 2,560
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,545 1,020 525 845 495 350
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 151 419,065 205,530 213,540 70,160 33,740 36,425
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 213,985 106,425 107,555 23,140 10,925 12,215
Education 12,685 2,720 9,965 3,250 675 2,575
13. Education 12,690 2,720 9,970 3,250 675 2,580
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,635 2,960 3,675 2,385 1,070 1,315
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,330 1,025 310 385 310 75
50. Visual and performing arts 5,300 1,935 3,370 2,000 760 1,240
Humanities 15,085 6,005 9,085 2,970 1,020 1,950
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,795 450 1,345 350 85 270
23. English language and literature/letters 2,945 880 2,065 985 255 720
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,925 2,750 4,170 795 285 510
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 30 15 20 10 15
38. Philosophy and religious studies 470 290 180 125 100 30
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,230 775 450 180 100 80
54. History 1,505 785 720 390 175 215
55. French language and literature/letters 165 35 135 125 15 110
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,680 7,315 14,365 6,805 2,580 4,225
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 180 35 145 105 25 80
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,670 600 1,070 725 260 470
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,715 210 3,505 740 45 695
22. Legal professions and studies 3,200 990 2,210 1,360 620 740
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 275 60 210 100 25 75
42. Psychology 3,540 935 2,600 1,220 275 940
45. Social sciences 9,095 4,475 4,625 2,560 1,330 1,230
Business, management and public administration 43,715 18,845 24,870 10,580 5,140 5,435
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 15 60 20 15 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,705 440 1,270 360 80 270
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,930 18,395 23,540 10,205 5,050 5,155
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,185 4,220 3,960 2,525 1,365 1,160
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,795 1,215 1,585 930 360 570
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,770 1,395 1,375 470 230 245
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 60 10 50 25 0 25
40. Physical sciences 2,210 1,485 725 1,020 755 265
41. Science technologies/technicians 345 115 230 65 15 55
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,495 6,050 3,450 1,875 1,155 720
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,915 5,305 2,605 1,430 950 480
25. Library science 300 30 270 80 10 70
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,225 685 540 340 165 170
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 30 30 20 25 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 41,590 37,775 3,805 8,060 7,100 955
04. Architecture and related services 1,130 770 360 525 335 195
14. Engineering 11,810 9,820 1,995 3,545 2,980 560
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,965 6,190 775 1,185 1,070 115
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,830 8,540 290 1,295 1,275 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,440 8,200 240 970 920 50
48. Precision production 4,400 4,255 150 530 520 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,630 1,690 940 755 410 340
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,870 1,145 725 375 200 170
03. Natural resources and conservation 755 545 215 385 210 175
Health and related fields 32,695 6,505 26,195 6,125 1,340 4,785
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,740 880 860 820 380 440
51. Health professions and related programs 30,415 5,305 25,110 5,000 775 4,230
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 540 315 225 300 180 115
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,670 5,010 5,660 1,700 955 740
12. Personal and culinary services 6,920 1,915 5,005 1,030 355 670
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 25 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 50 0 15 15 0
43. Security and protective services 1,515 1,090 430 205 175 30
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,155 1,930 230 450 410 35
Other 10 10 0 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 10 10 0 0 0
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 280,900 136,390 144,510 45,025 21,445 23,580
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 117,990 59,825 58,160 9,370 4,580 4,790
Education 9,000 1,710 7,295 2,135 375 1,760
13. Education 9,005 1,705 7,295 2,135 375 1,765
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,190 2,260 2,930 1,910 810 1,100
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 960 745 215 280 235 45
50. Visual and performing arts 4,230 1,510 2,715 1,625 575 1,050
Humanities 12,220 4,540 7,680 2,195 760 1,430
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,445 325 1,125 255 55 195
23. English language and literature/letters 2,270 595 1,680 715 185 530
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,840 2,190 3,650 575 220 355
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 30 10 15 10 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 230 155 95 80 20
39. Theology and religious vocations 900 540 365 155 90 65
54. History 1,215 605 615 285 120 165
55. French language and literature/letters 125 40 90 100 15 85
Social and behavioural sciences and law 17,595 5,695 11,905 5,505 1,990 3,515
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 30 125 90 20 70
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,405 510 890 615 220 400
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 180 2,905 550 30 520
22. Legal professions and studies 2,615 760 1,855 1,100 445 655
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 40 180 95 25 70
42. Psychology 2,805 700 2,105 960 195 765
45. Social sciences 7,310 3,470 3,840 2,100 1,060 1,035
Business, management and public administration 35,995 15,310 20,685 8,250 3,970 4,285
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 20 40 15 10 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,385 350 1,035 240 55 185
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 34,550 14,945 19,605 7,995 3,895 4,100
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,035 2,950 3,080 1,895 980 915
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,180 920 1,255 730 295 435
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,925 890 1,040 350 150 205
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 45 0 45 25 0 25
40. Physical sciences 1,650 1,075 575 735 520 210
41. Science technologies/technicians 230 60 170 45 10 35
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,480 5,380 3,100 1,575 960 620
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,205 4,815 2,385 1,250 825 430
25. Library science 240 30 205 45 0 40
27. Mathematics and statistics 985 510 480 275 130 145
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 55 20 30 10 10 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,650 28,295 3,350 5,830 5,015 820
04. Architecture and related services 930 615 315 375 205 170
14. Engineering 9,670 7,850 1,820 2,570 2,060 515
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,070 4,410 660 840 745 90
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,545 6,295 250 1,015 995 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,335 6,155 175 710 680 30
48. Precision production 3,100 2,975 125 330 330 0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,010 1,275 735 610 305 310
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,440 885 555 285 145 140
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 390 180 325 160 165
Health and related fields 26,520 5,315 21,205 4,505 1,005 3,505
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,360 670 685 595 250 345
51. Health professions and related programs 24,680 4,380 20,300 3,655 605 3,055
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 265 220 255 150 105
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,210 3,820 4,395 1,235 695 535
12. Personal and culinary services 5,255 1,410 3,840 740 255 475
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 0 0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 20 0 0 0 0
43. Security and protective services 1,215 855 360 140 120 25
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,705 1,515 190 355 320 30
Other 15 10 0 0 0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 10 10 0 0 0 0
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 419,060 205,525 213,535 70,160 33,735 36,425
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 213,980 106,425 107,555 23,140 10,925 12,215
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 205,080 99,105 105,980 47,025 22,815 24,215
Location of study inside Canada 133,615 64,270 69,350 33,655 16,350 17,300
Same as province or territory of residence 113,430 53,830 59,600 25,715 12,450 13,265
Different than province or territory of residence 20,180 10,435 9,750 7,940 3,900 4,040
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,465 34,835 36,630 13,370 6,460 6,910
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,330 2,910 2,420 1,745 965 785
Philippines 11,500 4,640 6,865 795 245 555
India 21,295 10,540 10,750 250 125 120
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,180 2,525 1,655 2,475 1,305 1,170
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 8,290 3,785 4,495 750 315 435
France 155 85 65 130 80 50
Other 20,720 10,350 10,375 7,225 3,430 3,795
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 157 280,900 136,390 144,505 45,025 21,445 23,580
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 117,985 59,830 58,155 9,370 4,580 4,790
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 162,915 76,565 86,350 35,655 16,865 18,790
Location of study inside Canada 104,120 48,935 55,185 26,035 12,495 13,545
Same as province or territory of residence 89,810 41,745 48,065 20,085 9,560 10,525
Different than province or territory of residence 14,305 7,190 7,115 5,955 2,930 3,020
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,800 27,630 31,170 9,615 4,370 5,245
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,945 2,110 1,835 1,190 600 590
Philippines 10,100 4,065 6,040 680 190 485
India 18,255 8,640 9,620 205 105 95
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,590 1,585 1,005 1,550 790 765
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,460 3,365 4,095 655 265 390
France 105 50 55 95 65 35
Other 16,340 7,810 8,525 5,245 2,360 2,880
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 419,065 205,525 213,535 70,160 33,735 36,425
In the labour force 274,690 145,365 129,320 46,940 24,245 22,700
Employed 256,875 136,945 119,930 44,535 22,950 21,590
Unemployed 17,815 8,420 9,390 2,410 1,290 1,115
Not in the labour force 144,380 60,165 84,220 23,215 9,495 13,725
Participation rate 65.5 70.7 60.6 66.9 71.9 62.3
Employment rate 61.3 66.6 56.2 63.5 68.0 59.3
Unemployment rate 6.5 5.8 7.3 5.1 5.3 4.9
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 164 419,065 205,530 213,540 70,160 33,735 36,425
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 138,395 57,610 80,785 20,565 8,310 12,255
Worked 280,670 147,920 132,750 49,600 25,430 24,170
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 127,975 75,260 52,710 22,480 12,900 9,585
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 152,700 72,655 80,045 27,120 12,530 14,585
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.8 42.9 40.6 41.7 42.4 41.1
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 274,685 145,365 129,320 46,945 24,245 22,700
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 655 335 320
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,845 126,075 46,290 23,910 22,380
Employee 237,120 121,515 115,605 37,735 18,570 19,170
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 31,800 21,330 10,475 8,555 5,340 3,210
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 172 274,685 145,365 129,325 46,945 24,240 22,700
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 655 330 320
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,840 126,075 46,290 23,910 22,380
0 Management occupations 26,110 16,695 9,410 7,270 4,560 2,710
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 39,845 12,055 27,795 7,755 2,620 5,130
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14,255 11,485 2,770 4,105 3,225 880
3 Health occupations 17,700 3,505 14,195 2,915 675 2,240
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 24,670 7,375 17,295 6,590 2,235 4,350
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,110 2,980 3,135 2,880 1,460 1,425
6 Sales and service occupations 70,405 29,370 41,040 9,925 4,680 5,240
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 51,130 47,980 3,155 3,695 3,555 140
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,310 3,075 2,230 635 500 140
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 13,375 8,320 5,060 520 395 120
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 173 274,685 145,370 129,320 46,940 24,245 22,700
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 655 335 320
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 268,925 142,845 126,075 46,290 23,910 22,380
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,715 2,025 2,690 135 100 40
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 485 145 275 170 100
22 Utilities 1,330 870 460 300 215 90
23 Construction 25,775 22,735 3,040 2,955 2,545 410
31-33 Manufacturing 23,375 15,895 7,485 1,950 1,455 495
41 Wholesale trade 12,190 8,000 4,190 1,690 1,105 585
44-45 Retail trade 31,115 14,265 16,855 4,660 2,290 2,365
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,310 19,785 4,525 1,535 1,120 410
51 Information and cultural industries 5,575 3,550 2,020 2,110 1,310 800
52 Finance and insurance 10,680 4,360 6,325 2,740 1,325 1,415
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,235 3,065 2,165 1,480 820 660
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 16,685 8,930 7,750 6,685 3,930 2,760
55 Management of companies and enterprises 475 210 265 160 65 90
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,020 8,755 6,260 1,750 1,095 660
61 Educational services 15,025 4,435 10,590 4,190 1,285 2,900
62 Health care and social assistance 28,675 4,910 23,770 4,825 990 3,835
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,515 2,215 2,300 1,570 825 745
72 Accommodation and food services 20,425 7,360 13,065 3,310 1,490 1,820
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,350 5,545 6,800 1,825 715 1,110
91 Public administration 10,835 5,465 5,370 2,140 1,050 1,090
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 174 256,875 136,945 119,930 44,535 22,950 21,585
Worked at home 16,085 7,920 8,165 5,490 2,595 2,890
Worked outside Canada 1,845 1,300 545 370 270 95
No fixed workplace address 45,075 34,270 10,805 5,240 3,725 1,510
Worked at usual place 193,870 93,455 100,410 33,440 16,355 17,085
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 193,865 93,450 100,415 33,445 16,355 17,085
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 85,015 36,240 48,780 7,800 3,475 4,325
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 104,565 54,650 49,915 25,275 12,625 12,645
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,550 2,105 1,445 245 180 65
Commute to a different province or territory 740 460 275 125 75 45
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 175 238,945 127,725 111,215 38,675 20,080 18,595
Car, truck, van - as a driver 176,815 100,280 76,540 28,320 15,390 12,925
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 16,435 7,620 8,815 1,990 730 1,260
Public transit 35,560 15,285 20,275 5,270 2,335 2,935
Walked 6,615 2,475 4,140 1,595 575 1,020
Bicycle 915 680 235 1,015 765 250
Other method 2,605 1,385 1,220 490 285 210
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 176 238,940 127,725 111,220 38,680 20,075 18,595
Less than 15 minutes 39,955 17,195 22,765 7,880 3,495 4,390
15 to 29 minutes 70,385 35,540 34,845 13,735 7,255 6,480
30 to 44 minutes 60,040 35,720 24,320 10,370 5,750 4,615
45 to 59 minutes 30,910 18,145 12,765 4,140 2,270 1,870
60 minutes and over 37,655 21,130 16,525 2,550 1,310 1,240
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 177 238,945 127,725 111,220 38,675 20,080 18,600
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 23,215 15,850 7,360 1,345 955 400
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 45,875 27,435 18,435 5,195 3,320 1,870
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 53,400 27,475 25,925 12,140 6,585 5,555
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,315 19,655 21,660 9,575 4,375 5,205
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 31,815 13,770 18,040 5,990 2,570 3,420
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 43,330 23,540 19,790 4,425 2,280 2,150
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 178 292,675 153,680 138,995 50,995 26,105 24,890
Single responses 281,240 147,485 133,760 50,215 25,745 24,470
Official languages 264,180 137,980 126,205 49,505 25,330 24,175
English 263,810 137,865 125,945 49,320 25,300 24,015
French 370 110 260 185 30 160
Non-official languages 17,065 9,510 7,550 710 415 300
Aboriginal languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 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 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 17,060 9,510 7,550 710 415 300
Afro-Asiatic languages 100 70 25 10 0 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 10 0 10 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 90 70 20 0 0 0
Amharic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Arabic 85 65 20 0 0 0
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 10 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 10 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 525 190 340 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 505 175 335 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 95 100 10 0 10
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 10 0 10 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 15 0 0 10 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 80 80 10 0 0
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 15 10 10 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 11,350 6,575 4,780 260 155 100
Albanian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 70 30 40 15 0 10
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 75 35 45 15 10 15
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 10 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 15 0 10 0 0 0
Russian 30 10 25 15 0 10
Serbian 20 10 10 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 10 0 0
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 15 0 20 30 20 15
Afrikaans 0 0 0 10 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 10 0 0 0 0 10
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 0 0 10 20 0 10
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 10 0 0 0
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 15 10 10 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages 11,060 6,425 4,635 140 95 45
Indo-Aryan languages 11,035 6,410 4,625 10 10 0
Bengali 10 10 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 25 0 20 0 0 0
Hindi 180 95 85 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 10 10 10 0 0 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 10,775 6,270 4,500 10 10 0
Sindhi 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 30 20 15 0 0 0
Iranian languages 20 15 10 135 95 45
Kurdish 20 15 0 0 10 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 10 0 130 85 40
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 185 115 70 65 35 30
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 25 15 10 30 20 10
Romanian 15 10 0 0 0 0
Spanish 155 90 65 30 15 15
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 40 20 15 60 15 40
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,010 540 465 125 65 60
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 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 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 35 10 25 0 0 0
American Sign Language 25 0 25 0 0 0
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 10 10 0 0 0 0
Sino-Tibetan languages 3,775 1,995 1,780 265 170 90
Chinese languages 3,755 1,985 1,770 260 170 90
Cantonese 745 385 355 65 45 20
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,840 1,495 1,345 195 125 70
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 65 40 30 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 105 60 40 0 0 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Burmese 10 0 10 0 0 0
Karenic languages 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 10 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 10 0 0 0 0
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 10 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple responses 11,435 6,195 5,240 780 365 415
English and French 445 195 250 110 40 70
English and non-official language 10,940 5,990 4,950 630 310 315
French and non-official language 0 0 0 10 10 0
English, French and non-official language 50 10 40 35 0 30
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 179 292,675 153,680 138,995 50,995 26,105 24,890
None 262,465 137,020 125,435 48,290 24,795 23,500
English 6,685 3,950 2,735 465 205 255
French 1,315 570 740 505 230 270
Non-official language 21,985 12,035 9,945 1,670 840 830
Aboriginal 10 10 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 21,975 12,035 9,935 1,670 835 830
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 100 30 65 15 10 10
French and non-official language 130 60 65 50 20 30
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 505,835 250,410 255,430 84,150 40,955 43,200
Non-movers 427,380 211,355 216,025 73,675 35,775 37,905
Movers 78,455 39,055 39,405 10,475 5,180 5,295
Non-migrants 47,880 23,715 24,165 6,275 3,165 3,115
Migrants 30,580 15,340 15,240 4,200 2,015 2,180
Internal migrants 20,835 10,455 10,380 3,085 1,495 1,590
Intraprovincial migrants 16,930 8,410 8,520 2,445 1,175 1,265
Interprovincial migrants 3,910 2,040 1,865 640 320 315
External migrants 9,735 4,885 4,855 1,110 520 595
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 482,610 238,500 244,110 80,830 39,135 41,695
Non-movers 268,040 132,485 135,555 52,460 25,300 27,160
Movers 214,570 106,015 108,555 28,370 13,835 14,540
Non-migrants 122,410 60,335 62,070 16,095 8,020 8,075
Migrants 92,165 45,680 46,480 12,275 5,810 6,465
Internal migrants 54,305 26,980 27,325 7,760 3,740 4,020
Intraprovincial migrants 44,835 22,155 22,675 6,220 2,990 3,235
Interprovincial migrants 9,470 4,820 4,650 1,535 755 780
External migrants 37,860 18,700 19,155 4,510 2,070 2,450

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Surrey, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and North Vancouver, DM [Census subdivision], British Columbia (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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