Census Profile, 2016 Census
Surrey, City [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Oakville [Federal electoral district], Ontario

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Characteristic Surrey, CY
British Columbia
[Census subdivision]
Oakville
Ontario
[Federal electoral district]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 517,887 ... ... 120,923 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 468,251 ... ... 119,649 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 10.6 ... ... 1.1 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 181,159 ... ... 45,595 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 169,964 ... ... 43,804 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,636.8 ... ... 1,545.0 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 316.41 ... ... 78.27 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 517,885 256,400 261,485 120,920 58,260 62,660
0 to 14 years 92,550 47,860 44,680 20,065 10,255 9,810
0 to 4 years 29,090 15,010 14,085 4,740 2,425 2,310
5 to 9 years 32,055 16,675 15,380 7,120 3,580 3,545
10 to 14 years 31,400 16,180 15,220 8,200 4,250 3,955
15 to 64 years 352,350 174,490 177,860 79,160 38,325 40,835
15 to 19 years 34,330 17,880 16,455 8,880 4,500 4,385
20 to 24 years 35,075 18,445 16,630 8,310 4,270 4,040
25 to 29 years 33,770 16,820 16,950 5,345 2,770 2,575
30 to 34 years 36,540 17,715 18,825 4,550 2,115 2,435
35 to 39 years 36,040 17,265 18,775 6,190 2,775 3,415
40 to 44 years 36,325 17,350 18,975 8,475 3,870 4,605
45 to 49 years 37,195 18,135 19,060 10,180 4,825 5,350
50 to 54 years 38,020 18,960 19,060 10,175 4,905 5,265
55 to 59 years 34,785 17,180 17,605 9,605 4,730 4,870
60 to 64 years 30,265 14,735 15,530 7,460 3,560 3,900
65 years and over 72,990 34,045 38,940 21,695 9,680 12,010
65 to 69 years 25,545 12,325 13,220 6,460 2,975 3,490
70 to 74 years 17,970 8,610 9,350 5,140 2,400 2,745
75 to 79 years 12,560 5,945 6,620 4,025 1,850 2,170
80 to 84 years 8,470 3,920 4,550 3,070 1,325 1,745
85 years and over 8,445 3,240 5,200 2,995 1,125 1,865
85 to 89 years 5,275 2,230 3,040 1,900 770 1,130
90 to 94 years 2,360 785 1,575 885 305 580
95 to 99 years 680 175 500 180 40 140
100 years and over 130 45 85 25 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 16.6 17.6 15.7
15 to 64 years 68.0 68.1 68.0 65.5 65.8 65.2
65 years and over 14.1 13.3 14.9 17.9 16.6 19.2
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 42.0 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 ... ... 43,805 ... ...
Single-detached house 60,195 ... ... 27,155 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 6,055 ... ... 7,370 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 102,375 ... ... 9,280 ... ...
Semi-detached house 3,495 ... ... 1,090 ... ...
Row house 26,630 ... ... 4,855 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 37,535 ... ... 825 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 34,560 ... ... 2,450 ... ...
Other single-attached house 160 ... ... 60 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 1,345 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 169,965 ... ... 43,800 ... ...
1 person 34,515 ... ... 9,155 ... ...
2 persons 47,115 ... ... 13,635 ... ...
3 persons 28,225 ... ... 7,430 ... ...
4 persons 30,595 ... ... 8,910 ... ...
5 or more persons 29,510 ... ... 4,680 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 511,540 ... ... 119,680 ... ...
Average household size 3.0 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 425,340 208,540 216,800 100,855 48,005 52,850
Married or living common law 255,680 127,605 128,075 61,100 30,395 30,705
Married 232,650 116,095 116,550 56,320 28,000 28,315
Living common law 23,030 11,510 11,525 4,780 2,395 2,390
Not married and not living common law 169,660 80,930 88,725 39,755 17,615 22,140
Never married 116,675 63,800 52,870 27,090 14,085 13,005
Separated 10,195 4,215 5,985 2,310 895 1,415
Divorced 21,845 8,650 13,200 4,830 1,575 3,255
Widowed 20,945 4,265 16,680 5,530 1,060 4,465
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 144,495 ... ... 34,560 ... ...
2 persons 61,060 ... ... 14,645 ... ...
3 persons 32,880 ... ... 7,505 ... ...
4 persons 35,880 ... ... 8,975 ... ...
5 or more persons 14,680 ... ... 3,435 ... ...
Average size of census families 3.1 ... ... 3.1 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 144,500 ... ... 34,560 ... ...
Total couple families 122,895 ... ... 29,955 ... ...
Married couples 111,380 ... ... 27,570 ... ...
Common-law couples 11,515 ... ... 2,385 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 21,605 ... ... 4,600 ... ...
Female parent 17,335 ... ... 3,710 ... ...
Male parent 4,270 ... ... 890 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 122,895 ... ... 29,955 ... ...
Couples without children 48,180 ... ... 11,890 ... ...
Couples with children 74,715 ... ... 18,065 ... ...
1 child 26,570 ... ... 6,100 ... ...
2 children 34,060 ... ... 8,625 ... ...
3 or more children 14,090 ... ... 3,340 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 21,600 ... ... 4,600 ... ...
1 child 12,880 ... ... 2,755 ... ...
2 children 6,315 ... ... 1,405 ... ...
3 or more children 2,405 ... ... 440 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 69,550 33,260 36,290 14,010 5,490 8,520
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 169,965 ... ... 43,800 ... ...
One-census-family households 115,660 ... ... 32,645 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 36,060 ... ... 11,070 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 79,605 ... ... 21,570 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 13,545 ... ... 940 ... ...
Non-census-family households 40,755 ... ... 10,220 ... ...
One-person households 34,515 ... ... 9,155 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 6,240 ... ... 1,070 ... ...
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 15 513,405 254,160 259,245 120,460 58,055 62,405
English only 456,620 229,945 226,665 104,200 51,105 53,095
French only 245 130 115 70 30 40
English and French 23,055 10,345 12,710 14,270 6,160 8,105
Neither English nor French 33,480 13,725 19,750 1,920 760 1,160
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 16 513,400 254,160 259,245 120,460 58,055 62,405
English 473,985 237,530 236,455 115,305 55,870 59,440
French 3,640 1,815 1,825 2,150 945 1,200
English and French 2,690 1,270 1,420 1,110 490 620
Neither English nor French 33,080 13,535 19,545 1,895 750 1,145
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 4,990 2,455 2,535 2,700 1,190 1,510
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.2 2.0 2.4
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 18 513,400 254,155 259,245 120,460 58,055 62,405
Single responses 491,865 243,460 248,410 117,340 56,580 60,760
Official languages 251,165 126,945 124,220 84,170 41,035 43,135
English 247,685 125,210 122,475 82,045 40,105 41,940
French 3,475 1,735 1,745 2,125 930 1,190
Non-official languages 240,700 116,510 124,190 33,170 15,545 17,625
Aboriginal languages 105 30 75 5 5 0
Algonquian languages 50 15 40 5 5 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 5 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 0 0 0
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 0
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 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 10 0 5 0 0 5
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 0
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 33,165 15,545 17,625
Afro-Asiatic languages 7,190 3,690 3,500 2,130 1,080 1,055
Berber languages 5 0 5 5 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 45 15 25
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 20 10 10 5 5 5
Somali 755 365 395 35 15 20
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 6,385 3,305 3,080 2,080 1,055 1,020
Amharic 305 150 160 20 5 10
Arabic 4,940 2,560 2,380 1,865 960 905
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 435 215 220 65 25 35
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 390 215 175 45 15 30
Harari 5 0 5 0 0 0
Hebrew 55 30 25 20 15 10
Maltese 10 5 5 50 25 30
Tigrigna 155 80 75 5 5 5
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 95 45 50 5 5 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 20 10 10 5 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 7,010 3,260 3,750 255 115 145
Khmer (Cambodian) 650 290 360 0 0 5
Vietnamese 6,365 2,965 3,395 255 110 140
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 20,825 9,065 11,760 1,395 500 900
Bikol 65 30 35 0 0 0
Cebuano 860 350 505 65 30 40
Fijian 210 105 105 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 260 115 145 15 5 5
Ilocano 1,045 435 610 55 20 30
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 430 190 240 40 15 30
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 110 50 60 10 0 10
Pangasinan 85 35 50 5 0 5
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 17,540 7,660 9,885 1,185 415 765
Waray-Waray 35 20 15 5 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 185 80 110 25 10 10
Creole languages 260 130 125 25 10 20
Haitian Creole 10 10 5 5 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 155 80 80 20 5 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 90 50 45 5 0 5
Dravidian languages 1,735 880 850 380 185 195
Kannada 55 30 30 15 10 10
Malayalam 695 350 345 85 40 40
Tamil 790 405 385 225 115 115
Telugu 170 95 80 50 20 25
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 20,635 9,780 10,855
Albanian 315 160 155 165 80 80
Armenian 95 50 45 120 55 60
Balto-Slavic languages 7,515 3,615 3,905 6,470 2,955 3,515
Baltic languages 50 20 30 185 75 110
Latvian 25 15 10 70 30 40
Lithuanian 25 5 15 120 45 75
Slavic languages 7,465 3,590 3,875 6,280 2,880 3,400
Belarusan 0 0 0 10 10 5
Bosnian 150 75 75 65 35 35
Bulgarian 110 55 55 150 75 80
Croatian 670 335 335 1,030 495 535
Czech 450 210 240 175 75 100
Macedonian 10 5 5 205 100 110
Polish 2,515 1,245 1,270 1,925 885 1,045
Russian 1,795 830 965 940 405 535
Serbian 470 250 220 805 380 425
Serbo-Croatian 85 50 40 100 40 60
Slovak 290 135 155 260 125 135
Slovene (Slovenian) 90 45 45 100 35 60
Ukrainian 800 345 455 490 220 275
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 30 20 10 15 10 5
Celtic languages 40 20 25 20 10 10
Scottish Gaelic 20 5 10 5 5 5
Welsh 20 5 10 10 5 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 0
Germanic languages 6,660 3,115 3,545 2,080 950 1,125
Afrikaans 220 100 120 120 55 65
Danish 415 215 200 90 40 45
Dutch 1,545 720 825 480 230 250
Frisian 30 10 20 0 0 0
German 4,070 1,885 2,185 1,270 580 690
Icelandic 30 10 15 0 0 0
Norwegian 150 70 80 30 10 20
Swedish 135 60 75 65 30 35
Vlaams (Flemish) 35 25 15 25 5 15
Yiddish 15 5 5 5 0 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 600 310 285 390 200 190
Indo-Iranian languages 131,600 65,300 66,300 4,580 2,230 2,345
Indo-Aryan languages 128,070 63,475 64,595 3,605 1,745 1,860
Bengali 685 350 335 165 85 80
Gujarati 1,485 740 745 350 170 180
Hindi 13,260 6,345 6,915 590 285 305
Kashmiri 5 5 0 15 10 10
Konkani 65 30 40 30 15 15
Marathi 80 35 40 35 15 20
Nepali 410 215 200 15 5 10
Oriya (Odia) 10 10 5 0 0 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 106,100 52,785 53,315 1,075 535 545
Sindhi 210 105 100 55 25 30
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 680 335 340 115 50 60
Urdu 5,075 2,520 2,555 1,145 550 590
Iranian languages 3,410 1,760 1,650 960 475 485
Kurdish 170 95 70 20 10 10
Pashto 525 280 245 160 80 80
Persian (Farsi) 2,710 1,385 1,335 785 390 395
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 115 60 50 15 10 0
Italic (Romance) languages 10,235 5,005 5,230 6,820 3,290 3,530
Catalan 10 10 5 5 5 5
Italian 1,335 715 620 2,185 1,140 1,050
Portuguese 1,435 660 770 2,095 990 1,105
Romanian 715 365 350 560 255 305
Spanish 6,730 3,250 3,485 1,955 900 1,060
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 10 5 5
Japanese 1,075 385 690 125 40 90
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 5 5 0 0 0 0
Korean 8,065 3,770 4,300 1,075 490 590
Mongolic languages 25 10 10 0 0 0
Mongolian 20 15 10 5 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,030 535 495 150 65 90
Akan (Twi) 185 115 75 40 20 25
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 50 30 20 5 5 5
Ewe 30 20 15 5 0 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 5 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 15 5 10 0 0 0
Ganda 15 10 5 5 5 5
Igbo 65 35 30 15 5 5
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 5 0 0
Swahili 215 110 105 15 10 5
Wolof 0 5 5 5 0 0
Yoruba 85 55 35 40 20 20
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 210 95 120 20 5 15
Nilo-Saharan languages 95 40 55 5 0 0
Dinka 5 5 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 90 40 50 5 5 0
Sign languages 185 100 85 30 15 20
American Sign Language 70 35 35 25 10 15
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 115 65 45 10 0 5
Sino-Tibetan languages 33,570 15,880 17,690 6,050 2,850 3,200
Chinese languages 32,780 15,480 17,305 6,005 2,835 3,175
Cantonese 7,095 3,350 3,740 1,100 515 585
Hakka 215 100 115 35 15 20
Mandarin 22,885 10,790 12,095 4,575 2,155 2,410
Min Dong 25 15 10 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,320 630 690 115 55 60
Wu (Shanghainese) 335 165 175 70 35 30
Chinese, n.o.s. 865 415 450 120 60 65
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 35 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 790 400 390 40 15 25
Burmese 335 185 150 15 5 10
Karenic languages 335 160 175 0 0 0
Tibetan 60 25 35 15 5 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 60 30 35 10 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 780 340 435 30 15 20
Lao 525 270 255 10 5 0
Thai 250 65 190 25 10 20
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 5 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 390 205 185 335 170 165
Azerbaijani 20 10 5 10 5 10
Turkish 260 145 115 305 155 150
Uyghur 60 30 35 10 5 5
Uzbek 20 10 5 5 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 40 15 20 0 0 5
Uralic languages 1,170 545 625 520 240 285
Estonian 60 30 30 45 25 25
Finnish 240 105 135 70 30 40
Hungarian 870 410 455 410 190 220
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 100 50 45 10 0 5
Multiple responses 21,540 10,695 10,840 3,120 1,475 1,640
English and French 775 380 395 345 155 190
English and non-official language 20,190 10,050 10,145 2,550 1,215 1,335
French and non-official language 270 135 135 110 55 55
English, French and non-official language 295 135 160 115 50 60
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 19 513,400 254,155 259,245 120,460 58,055 62,405
Single responses 459,485 227,590 231,885 113,895 54,955 58,940
Official languages 305,320 152,610 152,710 98,360 47,655 50,710
English 304,195 152,030 152,170 97,570 47,275 50,290
French 1,125 585 540 790 370 420
Non-official languages 154,160 74,980 79,175 15,535 7,310 8,225
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 15,535 7,310 8,230
Afro-Asiatic languages 4,770 2,375 2,400 955 450 510
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 5 0
Kabyle 5 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 5 0
Cushitic languages 455 200 255 25 10 15
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 5 5 5 0 0 5
Somali 445 190 255 25 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 4,315 2,175 2,140 930 440 490
Amharic 135 60 75 10 0 5
Arabic 3,450 1,740 1,710 845 405 435
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 300 150 150 40 15 25
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 280 150 125 25 10 15
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 5 5 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tigrigna 75 35 35 5 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 65 30 30 10 5 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 4,560 2,130 2,430 130 65 70
Khmer (Cambodian) 395 190 210 0 0 0
Vietnamese 4,165 1,940 2,220 130 60 65
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 9,225 4,235 4,985 650 275 370
Bikol 15 5 5 0 0 0
Cebuano 305 130 170 25 10 20
Fijian 60 40 30 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 60 30 30 0 0 0
Ilocano 345 155 185 15 5 10
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 110 50 60 10 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 20 5 15 5 5 0
Pangasinan 15 10 10 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 8,240 3,785 4,455 580 250 330
Waray-Waray 5 5 5 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 40 20 25 10 5 5
Creole languages 150 70 80 5 5 5
Haitian Creole 5 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 105 50 60 5 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 45 25 25 5 0 5
Dravidian languages 885 440 445 140 60 75
Kannada 25 10 10 0 0 0
Malayalam 365 180 180 25 15 15
Tamil 410 200 210 80 35 40
Telugu 80 45 40 25 15 15
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 8,210 3,850 4,365
Albanian 200 90 100 50 25 20
Armenian 35 15 20 45 20 25
Balto-Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 2,820 1,325 1,495
Baltic languages 5 5 0 55 25 30
Latvian 0 0 0 25 10 10
Lithuanian 5 0 0 30 10 20
Slavic languages 3,090 1,510 1,580 2,770 1,305 1,470
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 70 35 40 35 15 20
Bulgarian 50 30 20 70 35 35
Croatian 190 90 100 310 145 160
Czech 135 65 65 55 25 30
Macedonian 5 5 5 100 45 50
Polish 1,030 505 525 845 405 445
Russian 1,035 505 530 635 290 345
Serbian 205 110 95 440 210 230
Serbo-Croatian 20 10 15 35 10 25
Slovak 85 40 40 105 55 50
Slovene (Slovenian) 5 5 5 20 10 10
Ukrainian 250 110 140 105 50 60
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 10 5 5 10 5 5
Celtic languages 5 5 0 5 0 5
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 10 5 0
Welsh 0 0 0 5 0 5
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 665 300 365 335 165 170
Afrikaans 100 45 60 50 25 30
Danish 25 10 10 5 5 5
Dutch 105 45 65 70 35 40
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 390 180 210 175 90 90
Icelandic 10 5 5 0 0 0
Norwegian 15 5 10 0 0 0
Swedish 10 5 5 25 15 10
Vlaams (Flemish) 5 5 0 5 0 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 0 0 0
Greek 190 100 90 85 35 45
Indo-Iranian languages 91,725 45,365 46,360 2,110 990 1,120
Indo-Aryan languages 89,565 44,275 45,295 1,560 745 815
Bengali 410 210 200 70 35 40
Gujarati 735 340 395 115 50 60
Hindi 6,885 3,280 3,605 200 90 110
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 5 0
Konkani 10 5 5 5 0 0
Marathi 30 15 15 10 10 5
Nepali 245 120 120 10 0 5
Oriya (Odia) 5 0 0 5 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 77,615 38,520 39,090 505 245 265
Sindhi 80 40 45 25 10 15
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 290 140 150 55 25 30
Urdu 3,260 1,600 1,655 565 275 285
Iranian languages 2,065 1,045 1,025 550 245 305
Kurdish 110 60 45 20 10 10
Pashto 315 160 155 90 40 50
Persian (Farsi) 1,640 820 820 445 195 245
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 95 50 45 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 4,695 2,300 2,395 2,760 1,280 1,475
Catalan 5 5 0 0 0 0
Italian 240 110 125 480 205 275
Portuguese 510 240 270 920 430 485
Romanian 310 155 155 260 120 140
Spanish 3,630 1,790 1,835 1,095 525 570
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 5 5 5 5 0 5
Japanese 450 190 260 50 20 25
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 6,435 3,015 3,420 740 355 385
Mongolic languages 5 0 5 0 0 0
Mongolian 10 5 5 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 340 155 185 45 15 30
Akan (Twi) 70 40 30 20 5 10
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 15 10 5 0 0 0
Ewe 5 0 0 0 0 5
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 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 30 10 20 0 0 0
Shona 10 5 5 0 0 0
Swahili 85 35 55 5 5 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 20 10 10 10 5 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 50 25 30 5 5 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 35 10 25
American Sign Language 85 40 45 20 5 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 150 80 65 15 5 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 25,545 12,120 13,430 4,240 2,035 2,195
Chinese languages 24,905 11,790 13,115 4,220 2,035 2,190
Cantonese 4,620 2,180 2,440 530 265 265
Hakka 60 25 35 5 0 5
Mandarin 18,820 8,910 9,910 3,535 1,690 1,845
Min Dong 0 0 5 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 625 300 330 45 20 20
Wu (Shanghainese) 195 90 100 40 25 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 555 265 285 70 35 35
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 25 15 10 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 640 325 310 15 10 5
Burmese 285 155 130 5 0 0
Karenic languages 310 155 160 0 0 0
Tibetan 25 15 15 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 5 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 375 175 200 10 5 5
Lao 270 135 135 0 0 0
Thai 105 40 65 5 5 0
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 180 95 85 180 85 95
Azerbaijani 5 0 5 0 0 5
Turkish 125 65 55 170 80 90
Uyghur 30 15 15 0 0 0
Uzbek 10 10 0 5 5 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 0 0 5 0 0
Uralic languages 300 135 165 140 65 75
Estonian 20 5 10 5 0 0
Finnish 45 20 25 10 5 5
Hungarian 240 115 130 125 60 65
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 40 15 25 5 5 0
Multiple responses 53,920 26,565 27,355 6,565 3,095 3,470
English and French 525 245 285 275 135 145
English and non-official language 52,775 26,050 26,725 6,090 2,870 3,215
French and non-official language 120 45 70 30 10 15
English, French and non-official language 500 225 280 175 75 95
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 20 513,400 254,160 259,245 120,455 58,055 62,400
None 395,270 196,135 199,135 99,470 48,280 51,190
English 57,240 28,705 28,530 7,955 3,830 4,125
French 2,525 1,150 1,375 1,705 740 965
Non-official language 56,675 27,335 29,340 10,910 5,010 5,900
Aboriginal 95 40 55 0 0 5
Non-Aboriginal 56,580 27,295 29,285 10,910 5,010 5,900
English and French 200 100 100 80 30 45
English and non-official language 1,100 540 560 140 65 75
French and non-official language 375 180 195 200 90 110
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 99,625 47,545 52,085
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 397,735 195,290 202,440 94,865 45,305 49,560
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,822 36,533 24,663 40,933 52,177 33,358
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 398,230 195,735 202,495 94,895 45,310 49,585
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,200 32,228 23,441 36,406 45,506 30,114
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 349,505 176,850 172,655 88,605 42,930 45,680
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,979 37,122 23,748 39,637 51,277 30,986
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 285,365 122,180 163,185 64,490 28,130 36,355
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,266 1,478 4,330 2,650 1,104 3,843
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 301,705 156,635 145,070 70,865 36,360 34,505
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 30,804 37,394 25,015 39,077 48,289 32,474
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 419,065 205,530 213,540 99,635 47,510 52,130
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 397,880 195,320 202,560 94,855 45,270 49,590
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 39,978 47,640 32,589 81,854 111,747 54,565
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 398,370 195,760 202,605 94,885 45,275 49,610
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 33,815 39,183 28,628 59,640 77,478 43,360
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 350,080 176,880 173,200 88,575 42,845 45,730
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,195 48,434 31,782 82,846 114,020 53,641
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 285,325 122,325 163,000 64,600 28,190 36,410
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,430 6,033 6,728 6,595 6,152 6,939
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 301,705 156,380 145,325 70,825 36,085 34,740
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 40,014 47,626 31,823 79,838 106,794 51,837
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 99,635 47,505 52,125
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 32,850 18,510 14,340
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 50,026 55,725 44,357 75,359 88,154 63,531
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 59,318 66,016 49,850 121,520 152,371 81,709
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 94.5 96.6 90.6
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 75.6 79.6 69.8 73.2 76.4 67.2
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 11.5 7.9 16.6 5.5 3.4 9.4
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 99,625 47,545 52,080
Without total income 21,330 10,205 11,125 4,760 2,240 2,520
With total income 397,735 195,295 202,445 94,860 45,305 49,560
Percentage with total income 94.9 95.0 94.8 95.2 95.3 95.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 69,415 28,885 40,535 15,140 6,375 8,765
$10,000 to $19,999 76,230 31,215 45,015 13,290 5,280 8,010
$20,000 to $29,999 54,095 23,260 30,840 10,175 3,945 6,230
$30,000 to $39,999 46,405 21,720 24,690 8,060 3,235 4,820
$40,000 to $49,999 39,630 19,750 19,880 7,155 3,135 4,020
$50,000 to $59,999 30,080 16,185 13,890 6,075 2,745 3,330
$60,000 to $69,999 22,130 13,355 8,775 5,145 2,450 2,695
$70,000 to $79,999 15,900 10,105 5,790 4,225 2,150 2,075
$80,000 to $89,999 12,205 7,815 4,400 3,705 1,840 1,865
$90,000 to $99,999 8,375 5,565 2,815 3,390 1,640 1,755
$100,000 and over 23,265 17,445 5,820 18,495 12,500 6,000
$100,000 to $149,999 16,225 11,865 4,360 8,875 5,400 3,470
$150,000 and over 7,040 5,580 1,460 9,620 7,100 2,525
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 99,625 47,545 52,085
Without after-tax income 20,830 9,760 11,070 4,730 2,230 2,495
With after-tax income 398,230 195,735 202,495 94,890 45,310 49,580
Percentage with after-tax income 95.0 95.3 94.8 95.2 95.3 95.2
Under $10,000 (including loss) 71,655 30,315 41,335 15,785 6,545 9,240
$10,000 to $19,999 79,805 33,255 46,555 13,970 5,520 8,450
$20,000 to $29,999 64,300 28,495 35,805 11,535 4,500 7,035
$30,000 to $39,999 54,050 26,070 27,975 9,470 4,000 5,470
$40,000 to $49,999 42,865 22,185 20,685 8,425 3,770 4,655
$50,000 to $59,999 29,110 17,155 11,955 6,855 3,300 3,550
$60,000 to $69,999 19,245 12,240 7,005 5,515 2,765 2,745
$70,000 to $79,999 13,140 8,310 4,835 4,825 2,450 2,375
$80,000 and over 24,065 17,720 6,345 18,515 12,455 6,060
$80,000 to $89,999 7,915 5,410 2,510 3,785 2,165 1,625
$90,000 to $99,999 4,725 3,505 1,220 2,690 1,640 1,050
$100,000 and over 11,420 8,805 2,615 12,035 8,645 3,390
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 99,620 47,545 52,080
Without employment income 117,355 48,860 68,500 28,765 11,185 17,580
With employment income 301,710 156,635 145,070 70,860 36,360 34,505
Percentage with employment income 72.0 76.2 67.9 71.1 76.5 66.3
Under $5,000 (including loss) 41,110 18,615 22,490 11,265 5,655 5,605
$5,000 to $9,999 24,800 10,380 14,425 5,770 2,620 3,150
$10,000 to $19,999 44,505 19,570 24,935 7,995 3,555 4,445
$20,000 to $29,999 37,220 17,150 20,065 5,825 2,505 3,320
$30,000 to $39,999 34,510 16,805 17,705 5,005 2,170 2,840
$40,000 to $49,999 30,535 15,565 14,970 4,535 1,970 2,565
$50,000 to $59,999 23,420 13,180 10,240 4,030 1,775 2,255
$60,000 to $69,999 17,575 11,210 6,365 3,425 1,655 1,765
$70,000 to $79,999 12,945 8,490 4,455 2,910 1,405 1,500
$80,000 and over 35,085 25,660 9,425 20,100 13,050 7,055
$80,000 to $89,999 10,220 6,655 3,565 2,790 1,390 1,405
$90,000 to $99,999 6,800 4,735 2,065 2,665 1,280 1,380
$100,000 and over 18,065 14,270 3,795 14,640 10,375 4,270
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 169,965 ... ... 43,805 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 77,494 ... ... 106,327 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 68,060 ... ... 89,723 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 34,515 ... ... 9,155 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 37,675 ... ... 45,004 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 33,381 ... ... 39,382 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 135,445 ... ... 34,655 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 90,657 ... ... 129,961 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 79,548 ... ... 108,167 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 169,965 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 93,586 ... ... 177,283 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 79,256 ... ... 129,212 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 34,500 ... ... 9,170 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 45,234 ... ... 83,331 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 38,166 ... ... 61,956 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 135,465 ... ... 34,630 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 105,900 ... ... 202,152 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 89,720 ... ... 147,015 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 169,965 ... ... 43,805 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,065 ... ... 675 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,950 ... ... 365 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 3,975 ... ... 705 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,235 ... ... 1,015 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 5,585 ... ... 1,155 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 5,820 ... ... 1,135 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 5,990 ... ... 1,165 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 6,400 ... ... 1,210 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 6,490 ... ... 1,265 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 6,550 ... ... 1,180 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 13,000 ... ... 2,430 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 12,310 ... ... 2,295 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 11,340 ... ... 2,080 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,095 ... ... 2,100 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 9,675 ... ... 1,945 ... ...
$100,000 and over 61,475 ... ... 23,090 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 20,385 ... ... 4,185 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 14,075 ... ... 3,495 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 15,450 ... ... 5,160 ... ...
$200,000 and over 11,570 ... ... 10,245 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 169,965 ... ... 43,805 ... ...
Under $5,000 3,255 ... ... 765 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 1,985 ... ... 385 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 4,030 ... ... 730 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 5,435 ... ... 1,060 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 6,340 ... ... 1,285 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 6,915 ... ... 1,250 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 7,340 ... ... 1,405 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 7,650 ... ... 1,450 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 7,985 ... ... 1,490 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 7,785 ... ... 1,485 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 14,970 ... ... 2,935 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 13,950 ... ... 2,675 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 13,175 ... ... 2,650 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 11,775 ... ... 2,415 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 10,275 ... ... 2,225 ... ...
$100,000 and over 47,105 ... ... 19,600 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 19,380 ... ... 4,740 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 11,780 ... ... 3,755 ... ...
$150,000 and over 15,950 ... ... 11,110 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 132,070 ... ... 33,890 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 89,793 ... ... 131,265 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 78,901 ... ... 108,917 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 3.5 ... ... 3.2 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 35,330 ... ... 10,850 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,991 ... ... 106,558 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 69,731 ... ... 89,758 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 73,685 ... ... 18,130 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 104,953 ... ... 169,382 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 91,865 ... ... 137,617 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 4.4 ... ... 4.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 18,180 ... ... 4,275 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 53,135 ... ... 69,319 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 48,352 ... ... 61,838 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.7 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 131,980 ... ... 33,860 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 104,987 ... ... 203,964 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 88,838 ... ... 148,016 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 35,250 ... ... 10,895 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 95,517 ... ... 175,886 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 79,370 ... ... 127,024 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 73,805 ... ... 18,140 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 119,698 ... ... 247,196 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 101,378 ... ... 178,106 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 18,050 ... ... 4,205 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 62,818 ... ... 102,677 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 55,188 ... ... 79,931 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 52,060 26,955 25,105 12,015 4,835 7,180
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 31,548 32,897 30,263 38,728 40,900 37,106
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 28,501 29,419 27,643 34,395 35,867 33,434
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 51,935 26,555 25,385 12,005 4,815 7,190
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 39,475 40,766 38,124 71,469 94,130 56,292
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 53,903 65,218 46,325
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 511,540 253,320 258,220 119,680 57,790 61,890
In the bottom half of the distribution 263,500 128,320 135,180 37,100 16,930 20,165
In the bottom decile 53,940 26,540 27,400 8,720 4,065 4,660
In the second decile 49,270 23,365 25,905 7,105 3,070 4,040
In the third decile 51,145 24,800 26,350 6,630 2,900 3,730
In the fourth decile 54,560 26,650 27,905 7,055 3,305 3,750
In the fifth decile 54,580 26,960 27,615 7,585 3,600 3,985
In the top half of the distribution 248,040 125,000 123,035 82,580 40,865 41,720
In the sixth decile 54,190 26,860 27,335 8,275 3,970 4,305
In the seventh decile 53,400 26,775 26,620 9,960 4,810 5,150
In the eighth decile 52,060 26,370 25,685 12,260 6,005 6,255
In the ninth decile 48,155 24,395 23,760 16,555 8,200 8,355
In the top decile 40,240 20,600 19,640 35,530 17,870 17,655
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 43 511,540 253,325 258,215 119,680 57,790 61,885
0 to 17 years 112,320 58,195 54,120 25,335 12,895 12,440
0 to 5 years 35,185 18,145 17,040 6,010 3,085 2,930
18 to 64 years 330,060 162,380 167,680 73,550 35,480 38,075
65 years and over 69,165 32,745 36,420 20,790 9,415 11,380
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 75,640 36,500 39,145 11,955 5,370 6,585
0 to 17 years 21,985 11,355 10,625 3,240 1,620 1,615
0 to 5 years 6,795 3,440 3,350 700 345 355
18 to 64 years 44,940 21,345 23,600 7,170 3,235 3,935
65 years and over 8,715 3,795 4,915 1,545 510 1,035
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 12.8 12.6 13.0
0 to 5 years (%) 19.3 19.0 19.7 11.6 11.2 12.1
18 to 64 years (%) 13.6 13.1 14.1 9.7 9.1 10.3
65 years and over (%) 12.6 11.6 13.5 7.4 5.4 9.1
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 60,260 29,565 30,695 9,980 4,585 5,390
0 to 17 years 16,925 8,705 8,225 2,585 1,305 1,280
0 to 5 years 5,170 2,595 2,575 555 275 280
18 to 64 years 38,355 18,710 19,645 6,380 2,960 3,415
65 years and over 4,980 2,150 2,825 1,015 320 695
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 11.8 11.7 11.9 8.3 7.9 8.7
0 to 17 years (%) 15.1 15.0 15.2 10.2 10.1 10.3
0 to 5 years (%) 14.7 14.3 15.1 9.2 8.9 9.6
18 to 64 years (%) 11.6 11.5 11.7 8.7 8.3 9.0
65 years and over (%) 7.2 6.6 7.8 4.9 3.4 6.1
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 511,540 253,265 258,275 119,700 57,760 61,940
Official languages 478,215 239,765 238,450 117,765 56,975 60,790
English 478,010 239,640 238,370 117,715 56,945 60,770
French 22,960 10,450 12,510 14,265 6,005 8,260
Non-official languages 287,750 139,540 148,210 41,395 19,285 22,110
Aboriginal languages 225 80 140 10 10 0
Algonquian languages 95 30 65 10 10 10
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 10 0 0
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 45 10 35 10 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 45 10 30 10 10 10
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 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 41,380 19,280 22,100
Afro-Asiatic languages 9,070 4,570 4,500 3,145 1,555 1,590
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 10 0 10
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 10 0 0 0
Semitic languages 8,065 4,130 3,935 3,115 1,545 1,565
Amharic 505 240 265 30 10 20
Arabic 6,835 3,510 3,320 2,875 1,425 1,450
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 480 245 235 75 35 45
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 475 240 235 50 25 25
Harari 10 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 220 135 80 80 45 35
Maltese 55 15 40 75 50 25
Tigrigna 220 135 85 25 10 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 230 115 110 25 15 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 25 10 10 25 10 15
Austro-Asiatic languages 8,750 4,205 4,545 315 140 175
Khmer (Cambodian) 770 350 425 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,025 3,880 4,145 315 140 175
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 26,440 11,550 14,885 1,705 640 1,070
Bikol 115 50 60 10 10 0
Cebuano 1,180 445 730 100 25 70
Fijian 540 320 225 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 335 175 160 10 0 10
Ilocano 1,285 495 785 55 30 30
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 1,010 425 590 70 30 40
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 140 70 70 10 0 10
Pangasinan 95 45 50 10 0 10
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 24,320 10,560 13,760 1,610 600 1,015
Waray-Waray 65 35 30 10 0 10
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 230 105 125 20 10 10
Creole languages 735 385 355 160 60 105
Haitian Creole 20 10 10 15 10 10
Creole, n.o.s. 460 235 225 120 35 80
Creole languages, n.i.e. 270 140 135 30 15 15
Dravidian languages 2,575 1,375 1,205 485 230 255
Kannada 105 35 65 35 15 20
Malayalam 1,020 555 470 85 30 60
Tamil 1,315 705 610 280 150 130
Telugu 290 170 120 105 40 60
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 26,875 12,635 14,240
Albanian 445 205 240 210 120 95
Armenian 160 95 65 145 75 65
Balto-Slavic languages 8,790 4,340 4,450 7,400 3,365 4,035
Baltic languages 35 20 20 230 85 140
Latvian 20 15 0 90 40 50
Lithuanian 15 0 15 135 50 90
Slavic languages 8,760 4,330 4,430 7,205 3,285 3,930
Belarusan 0 10 0 20 10 0
Bosnian 270 135 135 90 45 40
Bulgarian 185 80 105 245 120 125
Croatian 870 445 425 1,355 660 695
Czech 540 255 290 280 105 170
Macedonian 25 10 10 315 155 160
Polish 2,830 1,420 1,415 2,250 975 1,275
Russian 2,490 1,225 1,265 1,255 530 715
Serbian 650 340 305 1,220 550 675
Serbo-Croatian 90 45 40 75 30 45
Slovak 390 185 205 200 100 100
Slovene (Slovenian) 120 70 50 75 15 60
Ukrainian 1,060 450 605 735 360 380
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 55 30 20 35 15 20
Celtic languages 85 40 50 100 45 55
Scottish Gaelic 50 30 15 40 15 20
Welsh 25 10 25 15 0 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 45 25 20
Germanic languages 8,745 4,080 4,665 3,120 1,375 1,745
Afrikaans 585 260 320 400 185 215
Danish 390 165 225 125 60 65
Dutch 1,815 840 980 555 235 320
Frisian 35 20 20 10 10 0
German 5,675 2,705 2,965 2,090 940 1,155
Icelandic 15 10 0 0 0 10
Norwegian 190 90 100 30 10 25
Swedish 300 135 170 95 25 70
Vlaams (Flemish) 30 15 15 0 0 0
Yiddish 25 15 10 15 0 15
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 15 10 0 0 10 0
Greek 900 475 430 510 235 275
Indo-Iranian languages 157,915 78,645 79,265 6,335 3,110 3,225
Indo-Aryan languages 154,075 76,740 77,340 5,130 2,525 2,605
Bengali 980 485 495 230 130 100
Gujarati 2,060 995 1,065 485 215 270
Hindi 39,080 18,940 20,140 1,820 910 910
Kashmiri 15 10 10 25 0 10
Konkani 70 35 35 85 35 50
Marathi 165 80 90 125 75 55
Nepali 465 225 240 15 0 10
Oriya (Odia) 25 15 10 15 10 10
Punjabi (Panjabi) 128,515 64,430 64,090 1,635 830 805
Sindhi 380 195 185 140 85 50
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 950 510 445 140 65 75
Urdu 7,950 4,050 3,900 1,845 895 955
Iranian languages 4,295 2,150 2,145 1,235 605 630
Kurdish 315 175 140 30 15 10
Pashto 795 430 365 265 135 125
Persian (Farsi) 3,485 1,735 1,750 1,015 485 530
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 280 140 140 20 10 10
Italic (Romance) languages 15,840 7,670 8,170 9,800 4,660 5,140
Catalan 0 10 0 0 0 10
Italian 2,170 1,180 995 3,110 1,530 1,580
Portuguese 1,930 875 1,060 2,640 1,270 1,370
Romanian 840 450 390 765 350 415
Spanish 11,310 5,340 5,965 3,730 1,715 2,010
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 10 0 10
Japanese 2,035 910 1,125 325 160 165
Kartvelian languages 10 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 10 10 10 0 0 0
Korean 8,915 4,165 4,745 1,160 550 610
Mongolic languages 55 35 20 0 0 0
Mongolian 55 30 20 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 1,870 960 910 395 165 235
Akan (Twi) 240 140 95 70 15 55
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 75 40 30 0 0 10
Ewe 45 30 10 20 15 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 10 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 65 40 25 15 10 0
Ganda 30 15 10 10 0 10
Igbo 90 45 35 40 20 20
Lingala 90 45 50 10 0 10
Rundi (Kirundi) 55 20 35 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 85 35 50 0 0 0
Shona 60 30 25 10 0 10
Swahili 620 350 270 95 45 50
Wolof 10 0 10 10 0 10
Yoruba 255 125 125 115 50 65
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 450 180 270 30 10 25
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 645 195 445 125 45 80
American Sign Language 315 75 240 85 20 60
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 355 130 215 40 20 20
Sino-Tibetan languages 37,450 17,735 19,715 6,695 3,150 3,540
Chinese languages 36,485 17,235 19,250 6,640 3,125 3,510
Cantonese 9,360 4,395 4,960 1,480 670 805
Hakka 275 130 150 40 20 20
Mandarin 28,980 13,620 15,360 5,250 2,460 2,790
Min Dong 10 10 0 10 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 1,865 885 980 120 55 65
Wu (Shanghainese) 385 170 215 110 55 50
Chinese, n.o.s. 840 385 460 150 70 80
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 40 20 20 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 1,020 525 495 65 30 40
Burmese 475 255 220 45 20 30
Karenic languages 495 235 265 0 0 0
Tibetan 90 55 35 15 10 10
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 50 15 35 10 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages 1,015 450 565 30 10 20
Lao 690 335 350 20 10 15
Thai 415 145 265 15 10 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 465 250 215 465 245 215
Azerbaijani 20 10 10 30 10 15
Turkish 395 220 175 380 195 185
Uyghur 35 15 25 25 20 10
Uzbek 25 10 0 10 10 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 15 0 10 20 15 10
Uralic languages 1,510 700 810 570 230 340
Estonian 80 35 45 30 15 15
Finnish 295 125 175 85 20 65
Hungarian 1,140 540 595 450 190 260
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 185 95 90 0 0 0
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 511,540 253,265 258,275 119,695 57,760 61,940
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 439,690 218,815 220,870 109,005 52,950 56,055
Canadian citizens aged under 18 102,480 53,305 49,175 23,110 11,745 11,370
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 337,215 165,515 171,700 85,895 41,210 44,690
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 71,850 34,445 37,405 10,690 4,805 5,885
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 511,540 253,265 258,275 119,700 57,760 61,935
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 281,190 142,415 138,775 77,805 38,300 39,505
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 220,155 105,615 114,540 40,040 18,685 21,360
Before 1981 37,055 18,325 18,725 14,260 6,720 7,540
1981 to 1990 25,490 12,275 13,220 4,715 2,190 2,520
1991 to 2000 52,570 25,120 27,455 6,785 3,175 3,615
2001 to 2010 68,700 32,460 36,235 8,825 4,105 4,715
2001 to 2005 32,005 14,965 17,040 4,530 2,110 2,415
2006 to 2010 36,695 17,500 19,200 4,295 1,990 2,305
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 36,340 17,435 18,905 5,460 2,495 2,965
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 10,195 5,235 4,960 1,855 780 1,075
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 40,035 18,680 21,360
Under 5 years 16,360 8,585 7,780 4,085 1,880 2,210
5 to 14 years 31,945 16,425 15,520 7,615 4,040 3,570
15 to 24 years 55,145 24,875 30,280 8,015 3,395 4,620
25 to 44 years 83,940 40,600 43,340 16,925 7,720 9,205
45 years and over 32,755 15,135 17,625 3,405 1,645 1,755
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 40,040 18,680 21,360
Americas 11,340 5,300 6,045 5,110 2,185 2,930
Brazil 330 125 210 160 65 90
Colombia 650 290 360 295 105 195
El Salvador 1,385 745 645 55 30 25
Guyana 205 90 115 220 105 115
Haiti 85 30 55 15 0 15
Jamaica 615 335 280 720 265 455
Mexico 890 355 540 290 110 180
Peru 320 160 155 245 100 145
Trinidad and Tobago 385 185 200 420 170 250
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 3,915 1,780 2,135 1,530 655 870
Other places of birth in Americas 2,560 1,205 1,360 1,145 560 590
Europe 25,910 12,925 12,990 17,000 7,950 9,045
Bosnia and Herzegovina 450 230 220 270 145 135
Croatia 500 255 250 640 310 330
France 245 100 145 170 75 95
Germany 2,450 1,195 1,255 890 395 495
Greece 420 220 200 165 100 70
Hungary 715 370 340 250 95 155
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 340 180 155 370 165 205
Italy 940 510 430 1,195 620 580
Netherlands 1,355 690 660 395 185 210
Poland 2,235 1,110 1,125 1,470 615 855
Portugal 810 400 410 1,595 785 805
Romania 700 360 340 645 285 355
Russian Federation 780 310 460 470 205 265
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 310 155 150 455 210 240
Ukraine 710 365 345 340 150 195
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 9,655 4,875 4,775 5,890 2,830 3,060
Other places of birth in Europe 3,300 1,585 1,715 1,790 790 1,005
Africa 7,000 3,545 3,450 2,815 1,410 1,405
Algeria 85 60 30 15 10 10
Egypt 355 175 180 990 530 455
Ethiopia 455 220 240 20 10 10
Kenya 705 370 340 205 105 100
Morocco 180 90 95 35 10 20
Nigeria 585 310 275 215 105 110
Somalia 600 270 330 15 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 1,010 495 515 705 360 345
Other places of birth in Africa 3,010 1,555 1,455 620 270 350
Asia 166,110 79,380 86,730 14,865 7,005 7,855
Afghanistan 1,660 800 860 320 150 170
Bangladesh 615 310 305 120 55 65
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 18,490 8,650 9,840 3,780 1,795 1,985
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 2,370 1,095 1,275 540 265 275
India 81,730 39,960 41,775 2,525 1,255 1,270
IranCensus data footnote 61 965 545 420 555 285 270
Iraq 2,580 1,305 1,270 380 185 200
Japan 755 240 520 155 40 120
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 6,455 3,070 3,385 885 440 445
Lebanon 510 250 260 180 105 75
Pakistan 4,985 2,490 2,495 1,245 620 625
Philippines 24,120 10,630 13,485 1,610 655 955
Sri Lanka 1,365 735 620 270 130 140
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 895 435 465 180 85 100
Taiwan 5,335 2,460 2,870 245 90 155
Viet Nam 5,355 2,515 2,840 345 150 200
Other places of birth in Asia 7,945 3,885 4,060 1,520 710 810
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 9,790 4,465 5,325 255 130 120
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 5,460 2,490 2,965
Americas 1,430 740 690 740 315 425
Brazil 105 40 70 35 20 15
Colombia 80 45 35 40 15 30
Cuba 0 10 0 10 10 0
Haiti 0 0 0 10 10 0
Jamaica 60 35 20 15 10 10
Mexico 245 125 125 105 35 70
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 420 240 175 320 130 195
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 15 10 10 70 35 35
Other places of birth in Americas 490 240 255 135 65 75
Europe 1,295 665 630 780 340 440
France 15 10 10 25 10 15
Germany 65 40 30 20 10 15
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 45 35 10 55 30 25
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 15 0 10 15 10 10
Romania 65 25 35 35 15 20
Russian Federation 55 20 40 90 35 55
Ukraine 140 55 90 35 15 20
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 480 280 195 250 125 120
Other places of birth in Europe 425 200 225 265 95 165
Africa 1,505 765 745 570 310 260
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 20 270 150 115
Eritrea 80 35 50 0 0 10
Ethiopia 45 30 20 0 0 0
Morocco 45 25 25 10 0 10
Nigeria 215 100 115 95 40 55
Somalia 250 100 150 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 120 80 45 75 45 30
Tunisia 15 10 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 560 280 280 115 70 45
Asia 31,595 15,020 16,570 3,310 1,500 1,810
Afghanistan 265 130 135 50 30 20
Bangladesh 95 45 50 45 15 30
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 4,645 2,150 2,495 1,205 580 620
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 125 35 90 20 10 15
India 15,020 7,510 7,505 395 180 215
IranCensus data footnote 61 180 85 95 35 20 15
Iraq 1,090 530 560 75 45 25
Israel 15 10 10 0 0 0
Japan 80 10 75 25 10 15
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 1,080 510 570 195 95 100
Lebanon 75 35 40 20 10 10
Nepal 80 30 45 10 0 0
Pakistan 885 400 485 200 85 120
Philippines 5,255 2,400 2,860 665 265 405
Saudi Arabia 60 10 50 45 15 30
Sri Lanka 170 90 80 10 0 0
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 790 385 410 45 10 30
Taiwan 420 140 285 35 20 10
Turkey 20 10 10 75 45 30
United Arab Emirates 110 75 35 35 0 35
Viet Nam 365 105 255 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 760 340 425 125 50 70
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 515 245 270 60 30 30
Australia 95 60 40 45 25 15
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 420 190 235 15 10 10
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 511,545 253,265 258,275 119,700 57,755 61,935
First generationCensus data footnote 69 233,045 112,175 120,865 42,990 20,040 22,950
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 139,000 70,930 68,075 32,760 16,420 16,340
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 139,495 70,165 69,330 43,945 21,295 22,655
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 26,345 12,230 14,120
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 78,855 39,035 39,825 17,390 8,615 8,770
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 29,945 17,740 12,205 6,530 4,225 2,305
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 48,910 21,300 27,615 10,855 4,390 6,465
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 85,795 38,395 47,395 6,360 2,340 4,020
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 20,490 10,940 9,550 2,475 1,205 1,270
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 1,150 560 595 125 65 60
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 511,540 253,270 258,275 119,700 57,760 61,940
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 13,460 6,375 7,085 925 405 520
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 13,140 6,210 6,930 890 395 495
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 7,335 3,395 3,940 585 245 345
Métis 5,685 2,765 2,920 305 150 155
Inuk (Inuit) 115 55 60 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 200 110 90 10 0 10
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 120 55 65 20 0 15
Non-Aboriginal identity 498,080 246,890 251,190 118,775 57,355 61,420
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 511,540 253,265 258,275 119,700 57,760 61,940
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 4,205 1,805 2,400 275 115 165
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 507,335 251,460 255,875 119,420 57,645 61,775
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 511,540 253,265 258,275 119,695 57,755 61,940
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 2,760 1,345 1,415 75 35 35
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 2,710 1,330 1,385 65 35 35
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 1,940 930 1,005 50 25 20
Métis single ancestry 730 385 345 20 10 15
Inuit single ancestry 45 10 35 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 50 15 35 0 10 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 1,610 710 900
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 12,465 5,905 6,555 1,605 705 895
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 7,815 3,655 4,160 1,145 500 650
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 4,560 2,205 2,355 430 205 230
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 85 45 40 25 0 20
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 420 195 225 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 400 195 210 0 0 0
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 94 495,895 245,820 250,075 118,015 57,015 61,000
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 511,540 253,265 258,275 119,695 57,760 61,940
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 299,245 147,125 152,120 30,555 14,515 16,040
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 168,040 84,330 83,705 8,145 4,030 4,115
Chinese 39,890 18,865 21,030 7,740 3,685 4,050
Black 9,455 4,845 4,610 3,105 1,400 1,705
Filipino 31,865 14,575 17,285 2,255 920 1,335
Latin American 7,065 3,395 3,670 1,730 750 980
Arab 5,765 2,955 2,820 2,505 1,270 1,230
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 13,010 6,445 6,560 580 280 300
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 3,720 1,910 1,805 1,155 565 585
Korean 9,285 4,355 4,930 1,415 690 730
Japanese 2,850 1,320 1,530 495 240 255
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 1,995 1,005 990 475 220 255
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 6,320 3,130 3,190 950 455 500
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 212,295 106,140 106,155 89,145 43,245 45,895
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 103 511,540 253,265 258,275 119,700 57,760 61,940
North American Aboriginal origins 15,645 7,450 8,200 1,680 745 935
First Nations (North American Indian) 10,210 4,800 5,410 1,200 525 675
Inuit 165 60 105 25 0 25
Métis 5,750 2,800 2,945 460 215 245
Other North American origins 71,305 36,115 35,195 23,245 11,300 11,945
Acadian 140 70 70 100 55 45
American 5,290 2,700 2,595 1,575 780 800
Canadian 67,735 34,330 33,415 22,045 10,710 11,330
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 0 0 0
Newfoundlander 90 65 20 30 10 20
Nova Scotian 0 0 10 0 0 0
Ontarian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Québécois 110 50 65 35 10 20
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 84,310 40,840 43,470
British Isles origins 127,825 63,495 64,335 52,185 25,510 26,680
Channel Islander 0 0 0 20 15 10
Cornish 35 20 20 0 0 0
English 78,895 38,620 40,280 30,290 14,900 15,385
Irish 43,735 20,930 22,800 21,835 10,715 11,125
Manx 80 40 35 45 30 20
Scottish 56,210 27,975 28,235 22,660 10,935 11,725
Welsh 6,885 3,355 3,530 2,250 1,130 1,120
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 8,555 4,355 4,195 4,375 2,085 2,290
French origins 24,825 11,845 12,970 9,570 4,440 5,130
Alsatian 30 10 25 10 10 10
Breton 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corsican 15 10 0 0 0 0
French 24,780 11,830 12,950 9,560 4,435 5,125
Western European origins (except French origins) 57,295 28,265 29,025 15,435 7,520 7,915
Austrian 3,240 1,560 1,680 915 465 455
Bavarian 0 10 0 15 10 10
Belgian 1,210 640 565 495 225 270
Dutch 14,815 7,270 7,540 4,045 1,940 2,100
Flemish 125 45 80 45 15 30
Frisian 70 15 55 10 0 0
German 41,390 20,330 21,060 10,615 5,215 5,405
Luxembourger 45 25 20 30 20 10
Swiss 1,485 815 665 695 340 360
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 105 50 55 0 0 0
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 22,910 11,005 11,905 3,050 1,495 1,555
Danish 4,080 1,970 2,115 725 370 355
Finnish 2,255 1,060 1,200 640 330 310
Icelandic 1,790 910 880 130 70 60
Norwegian 9,530 4,650 4,880 750 360 390
Swedish 6,770 3,150 3,620 865 380 495
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 790 380 410 180 110 65
Eastern European origins 43,235 21,305 21,925 15,410 7,370 8,040
Bulgarian 290 125 170 300 170 135
Byelorussian 160 85 75 125 70 55
Czech 1,670 785 890 620 260 355
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 520 270 250 170 65 100
Estonian 295 155 145 125 70 60
Hungarian 4,575 2,275 2,300 1,560 715 840
Latvian 250 140 110 355 170 180
Lithuanian 335 130 205 420 210 215
Moldovan 80 50 35 50 25 20
Polish 12,100 5,860 6,240 5,990 2,915 3,080
Romanian 2,540 1,300 1,240 1,395 665 725
Russian 8,585 3,990 4,595 1,940 855 1,085
Slovak 915 410 505 530 265 265
Ukrainian 17,850 8,985 8,860 4,445 2,260 2,190
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 190 100 90 60 20 35
Southern European origins 29,580 14,525 15,060 21,965 10,880 11,090
Albanian 465 200 260 275 145 125
Bosnian 390 180 210 190 110 75
Catalan 10 10 0 0 0 0
Croatian 1,805 960 845 2,225 1,105 1,125
Cypriot 45 25 15 20 10 10
Greek 2,245 1,160 1,085 1,340 650 690
Italian 11,460 5,710 5,750 9,880 4,905 4,975
Kosovar 40 15 25 10 0 0
Macedonian 75 30 40 535 280 250
Maltese 160 80 70 530 265 260
Montenegrin 60 40 20 85 50 35
Portuguese 4,390 2,115 2,270 4,505 2,255 2,250
Serbian 970 510 465 1,565 770 790
Sicilian 35 20 10 20 10 10
Slovenian 440 220 225 520 210 310
Spanish 8,285 3,905 4,380 2,045 1,020 1,025
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 475 220 255 225 110 115
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 20 10 0 60 20 40
Other European origins 2,135 1,045 1,085 755 345 410
Basque 60 40 15 40 20 20
Jewish 910 425 485 460 200 260
Roma (Gypsy) 35 10 20 30 10 25
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 65 30 30 60 25 35
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 1,085 555 530 175 100 80
Caribbean origins 3,655 1,855 1,800 2,945 1,310 1,635
Antiguan 10 0 15 15 10 10
Bahamian 0 10 0 25 0 20
Barbadian 225 130 100 250 90 155
Bermudan 30 15 15 10 0 0
Carib 10 10 0 35 15 15
Cuban 210 85 120 145 85 70
Dominican 100 55 50 90 50 40
Grenadian 65 35 30 95 40 50
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 155 60 95 25 10 20
Jamaican 1,690 930 765 1,505 660 845
Kittitian/Nevisian 10 10 0 20 0 20
Martinican 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montserratan 10 10 10 15 0 15
Puerto Rican 40 10 30 10 10 0
St. Lucian 40 10 30 35 15 20
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 605 320 285 480 195 280
Vincentian/Grenadinian 100 45 55 50 30 20
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 365 170 195 325 160 165
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 255 115 145 85 35 50
Latin, Central and South American origins 8,650 4,175 4,475 2,895 1,275 1,620
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 335 195 135 85 50 30
Arawak 10 0 0 25 0 25
Argentinian 110 40 70 190 90 100
Belizean 10 0 10 15 10 0
Bolivian 15 0 15 15 15 10
Brazilian 460 185 275 240 90 150
Chilean 510 275 240 115 50 60
Colombian 785 390 395 460 195 265
Costa Rican 75 25 45 50 35 15
Ecuadorian 40 25 10 140 55 90
Guatemalan 650 310 340 50 15 40
Guyanese 245 105 135 320 135 180
Hispanic 300 150 160 30 15 15
Honduran 445 255 185 15 10 0
Maya 175 75 100 25 10 20
Mexican 2,130 990 1,140 505 210 295
Nicaraguan 285 120 160 60 20 40
Panamanian 15 10 10 10 0 0
Paraguayan 65 25 40 0 0 0
Peruvian 395 205 185 310 150 160
Salvadorean 1,600 845 755 70 35 35
Uruguayan 25 15 10 15 10 10
Venezuelan 115 55 60 265 110 150
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 630 275 350 65 25 40
African origins 10,310 5,190 5,120 3,655 1,800 1,855
Central and West African origins 1,905 1,025 880 510 215 295
Akan 20 10 10 0 0 0
Angolan 10 10 10 10 10 0
Ashanti 65 20 40 0 0 0
Beninese 0 0 0 10 0 0
Burkinabe 20 15 0 0 0 0
Cameroonian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Chadian 0 0 0 25 10 15
Congolese 325 165 160 0 0 0
Edo 30 20 10 0 0 0
Ewe 30 15 20 10 0 0
Gabonese 10 0 0 0 0 0
Gambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Ghanaian 485 275 210 130 50 85
Guinean 25 10 15 10 10 0
Ibo 65 30 35 0 0 0
Ivorian 20 10 10 10 0 0
Liberian 115 50 65 0 0 0
Malian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malinké 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigerian 685 360 320 225 115 110
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 10 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 30 20 10 80 30 50
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 125 60 60 30 0 25
North African origins 1,370 715 655 1,650 840 810
Algerian 70 40 35 40 15 25
Berber 35 25 10 0 0 0
Coptic 10 0 0 10 10 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 620 315 300 1,420 735 680
Libyan 50 35 10 0 0 0
Maure 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moroccan 270 140 130 105 50 55
Sudanese 290 135 150 30 15 15
Tunisian 35 20 15 20 0 20
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 10 10 0 35 20 15
Southern and East African origins 4,190 1,990 2,200 780 380 405
Afrikaner 35 25 15 30 25 10
Amhara 45 25 25 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 60 40 20 25 15 10
Burundian 140 55 85 0 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 240 140 100 30 0 20
Ethiopian 555 265 295 30 0 30
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 270 140 130 35 20 15
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mauritian 210 120 90 20 0 10
Oromo 0 0 10 0 0 0
Rwandan 60 20 35 0 0 0
Seychellois 0 0 0 10 0 10
Somali 1,185 540 645 15 10 0
South African 960 455 505 460 240 225
Tanzanian 60 20 40 15 10 0
Tigrian 45 30 15 0 0 0
Ugandan 75 30 40 0 0 0
Zambian 10 0 10 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 120 65 55 70 25 50
Zulu 20 15 10 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 270 90 175 85 40 45
Other African origins 3,040 1,555 1,480 790 395 395
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 300 145 150 110 50 60
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 2,775 1,430 1,345 695 355 345
Asian origins 277,695 136,410 141,285 26,450 12,675 13,775
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 12,815 6,585 6,230 5,010 2,460 2,545
Afghan 2,620 1,240 1,385 595 280 315
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 1,390 775 615 505 240 260
Armenian 290 155 140 360 180 180
Assyrian 205 115 95 40 15 25
Azerbaijani 45 35 10 40 20 20
Georgian 55 10 40 10 0 0
Hazara 15 10 0 0 0 0
Iranian 1,660 905 760 905 435 465
Iraqi 2,505 1,235 1,265 335 165 175
Israeli 105 60 45 65 40 25
Jordanian 170 100 70 225 120 105
Kazakh 15 15 0 25 15 15
Kurd 285 165 120 40 20 15
Kuwaiti 15 15 0 10 10 0
Kyrgyz 55 45 15 0 0 0
Lebanese 1,185 570 615 780 385 395
Palestinian 720 365 355 395 200 200
Pashtun 170 110 60 10 0 10
Saudi Arabian 20 15 0 115 45 65
Syrian 935 440 495 370 160 215
Tajik 85 40 40 60 15 40
Tatar 90 50 40 30 10 20
Turk 670 405 265 565 305 260
Turkmen 15 10 10 0 0 0
Uighur 40 15 25 0 0 0
Uzbek 45 20 25 45 20 25
Yemeni 45 30 10 0 0 0
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 555 280 270 220 85 135
South Asian origins 164,005 82,310 81,695 8,515 4,180 4,340
Bangladeshi 515 265 250 45 15 25
Bengali 220 95 120 130 65 60
Bhutanese 0 0 10 0 0 0
East Indian 138,210 69,235 68,975 6,405 3,145 3,260
Goan 25 15 10 75 30 50
Gujarati 120 55 70 15 0 15
Kashmiri 70 35 40 15 10 15
Nepali 465 215 245 10 10 0
Pakistani 5,650 2,925 2,725 1,295 635 655
Punjabi 22,195 11,225 10,970 355 180 170
Sinhalese 305 170 135 75 40 35
Sri Lankan 1,480 805 675 330 155 180
Tamil 300 185 115 50 25 25
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 3,635 1,805 1,830 260 135 125
East and Southeast Asian origins 102,065 48,140 53,925 13,270 6,185 7,085
Burmese 610 335 275 65 20 45
Cambodian (Khmer) 1,160 550 610 20 10 10
Chinese 45,085 21,435 23,645 8,425 4,035 4,395
Filipino 33,920 15,610 18,315 2,410 975 1,440
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 945 460 485 95 45 50
Japanese 3,695 1,755 1,940 590 275 315
Karen 525 255 270 0 0 0
Korean 9,450 4,430 5,015 1,435 700 735
Laotian 1,055 540 515 20 15 10
Malaysian 655 350 310 25 10 15
Mongolian 100 60 40 45 15 30
Singaporean 100 45 50 15 10 0
Taiwanese 2,540 1,170 1,375 85 30 60
Thai 520 215 310 20 10 20
Tibetan 125 75 50 15 10 10
Vietnamese 9,200 4,575 4,625 500 265 240
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 145 65 85 25 15 15
Other Asian origins 505 260 245 35 25 15
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 500 255 245 40 25 10
Oceania origins 9,155 4,485 4,670 275 160 110
Australian 995 495 500 195 90 105
New Zealander 420 200 215 80 75 10
Pacific Islands origins 7,805 3,830 3,975 10 10 0
Fijian 7,320 3,625 3,690 0 0 0
Hawaiian 155 50 105 0 0 0
Maori 100 45 50 0 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 85 40 45 0 0 0
Samoan 80 45 30 0 0 0
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 140 60 80 0 0 0
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 169,965 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
Owner 120,940 ... ... 34,380 ... ...
Renter 49,025 ... ... 9,415 ... ...
Band housing 0 ... ... 0 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 169,965 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
Condominium 38,195 ... ... 6,860 ... ...
Not condominium 131,770 ... ... 36,935 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 169,965 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
No bedrooms 845 ... ... 45 ... ...
1 bedroom 18,985 ... ... 3,610 ... ...
2 bedrooms 42,665 ... ... 7,375 ... ...
3 bedrooms 48,100 ... ... 13,405 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 59,370 ... ... 19,370 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 169,965 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 53,205 ... ... 7,755 ... ...
5 rooms 24,475 ... ... 4,755 ... ...
6 rooms 21,675 ... ... 5,430 ... ...
7 rooms 17,450 ... ... 5,645 ... ...
8 or more rooms 53,150 ... ... 20,210 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 7.3 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 169,965 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 159,915 ... ... 43,375 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 10,050 ... ... 420 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 169,960 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
Suitable 154,380 ... ... 42,310 ... ...
Not suitable 15,590 ... ... 1,480 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 169,965 ... ... 43,800 ... ...
1960 or before 8,335 ... ... 6,730 ... ...
1961 to 1980 31,085 ... ... 14,090 ... ...
1981 to 1990 32,345 ... ... 10,955 ... ...
1991 to 2000 36,140 ... ... 4,265 ... ...
2001 to 2005 18,495 ... ... 3,035 ... ...
2006 to 2010 24,015 ... ... 2,690 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 19,550 ... ... 2,020 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 169,965 ... ... 43,800 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 162,920 ... ... 41,900 ... ...
Major repairs needed 7,045 ... ... 1,895 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 169,965 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
1 household maintainer 90,450 ... ... 23,925 ... ...
2 household maintainers 69,480 ... ... 18,850 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 10,035 ... ... 1,015 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 169,960 ... ... 43,795 ... ...
15 to 24 years 3,805 ... ... 590 ... ...
25 to 34 years 21,995 ... ... 2,700 ... ...
35 to 44 years 34,310 ... ... 6,980 ... ...
45 to 54 years 39,945 ... ... 11,225 ... ...
55 to 64 years 34,670 ... ... 9,610 ... ...
65 to 74 years 21,630 ... ... 6,635 ... ...
75 to 84 years 10,070 ... ... 4,435 ... ...
85 years and over 3,535 ... ... 1,625 ... ...
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 ... ... 43,730 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 121,735 ... ... 32,565 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 47,795 ... ... 11,165 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 40,600 ... ... 9,040 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 120,685 ... ... 34,385 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 68.1 ... ... 54.6 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 24.5 ... ... 19.4 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,498 ... ... 1,584 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,608 ... ... 1,918 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 698,205 ... ... 802,505 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 757,863 ... ... 939,836 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 48,990 ... ... 9,415 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 11.2 ... ... 16.4 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 37.4 ... ... 48.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 908 ... ... 1,319 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 1,049 ... ... 1,418 ... ...
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 99,635 47,510 52,130
No certificate, diploma or degree 78,070 37,955 40,115 11,800 5,720 6,080
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 135,910 68,470 67,440 23,625 11,090 12,535
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 205,080 99,100 105,985 64,210 30,700 33,510
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 28,805 20,930 7,880 4,075 2,680 1,395
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 13,110 7,705 5,405 2,140 1,245 890
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 15,695 13,225 2,470 1,935 1,430 505
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 69,095 28,140 40,955 17,740 7,495 10,250
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 16,490 7,305 9,190 2,800 1,185 1,610
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 90,690 42,725 47,960 39,595 19,340 20,250
Bachelor's degree 61,130 28,275 32,860 25,520 11,910 13,605
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,620 2,820 3,795 2,615 1,215 1,395
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,550 1,395 1,160 1,245 670 570
Master's degree 18,405 8,860 9,545 9,060 4,880 4,180
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,980 1,375 605 1,165 660 500
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 61,790 29,365 32,425
No certificate, diploma or degree 35,180 17,805 17,375 2,715 1,520 1,190
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 82,810 42,025 40,780 10,985 5,420 5,560
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 162,915 76,560 86,350 48,090 22,420 25,670
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20,550 14,840 5,705 2,385 1,620 765
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 9,580 5,605 3,975 1,260 770 490
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 10,965 9,235 1,730 1,125 850 275
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 54,145 21,675 32,470 12,435 5,170 7,265
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 12,305 5,345 6,960 1,765 710 1,060
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 75,915 34,705 41,215 31,505 14,920 16,585
Bachelor's degree 50,675 22,865 27,810 19,870 9,100 10,765
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 5,340 2,190 3,150 2,025 870 1,160
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,150 1,110 1,040 1,010 505 505
Master's degree 16,205 7,515 8,690 7,705 3,985 3,720
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 1,545 1,020 525 900 460 435
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 99,635 47,510 52,125
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 213,985 106,425 107,555 35,425 16,810 18,620
Education 12,685 2,720 9,965 3,335 660 2,675
13. Education 12,690 2,720 9,970 3,340 660 2,675
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,635 2,960 3,675 3,035 1,205 1,825
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,330 1,025 310 430 335 90
50. Visual and performing arts 5,300 1,935 3,370 2,605 870 1,735
Humanities 15,085 6,005 9,085 4,000 1,280 2,715
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,795 450 1,345 355 40 315
23. English language and literature/letters 2,945 880 2,065 1,230 280 950
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,925 2,750 4,170 1,135 370 765
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 45 30 15 10 10 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 470 290 180 220 120 100
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,230 775 450 140 90 55
54. History 1,505 785 720 665 350 320
55. French language and literature/letters 165 35 135 235 20 210
Social and behavioural sciences and law 21,680 7,315 14,365 10,095 3,720 6,375
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 180 35 145 110 0 100
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,670 600 1,070 1,210 455 755
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,715 210 3,505 980 65 915
22. Legal professions and studies 3,200 990 2,210 1,680 675 995
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 275 60 210 155 40 120
42. Psychology 3,540 935 2,600 1,490 330 1,165
45. Social sciences 9,095 4,475 4,625 4,475 2,150 2,330
Business, management and public administration 43,715 18,845 24,870 17,670 8,690 8,975
30.16 Accounting and computer science 75 15 60 15 0 10
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,705 440 1,270 810 145 665
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 41,930 18,395 23,540 16,845 8,545 8,300
Physical and life sciences and technologies 8,185 4,220 3,960 2,995 1,520 1,475
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,795 1,215 1,585 1,195 475 720
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,770 1,395 1,375 675 325 350
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 60 10 50 35 20 20
40. Physical sciences 2,210 1,485 725 995 660 330
41. Science technologies/technicians 345 115 230 95 35 60
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,495 6,050 3,450 3,260 2,015 1,245
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,915 5,305 2,605 2,200 1,505 695
25. Library science 300 30 270 205 10 195
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,225 685 540 805 470 335
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 60 30 30 50 30 20
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 41,590 37,775 3,805 10,060 8,610 1,455
04. Architecture and related services 1,130 770 360 505 330 175
14. Engineering 11,810 9,820 1,995 4,795 3,785 1,015
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 6,965 6,190 775 1,840 1,650 190
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 10 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,830 8,540 290 1,110 1,090 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,440 8,200 240 1,125 1,090 35
48. Precision production 4,400 4,255 150 680 665 15
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,630 1,690 940 740 400 335
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,870 1,145 725 430 215 210
03. Natural resources and conservation 755 545 215 305 185 125
Health and related fields 32,695 6,505 26,195 7,060 1,680 5,380
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,740 880 860 745 365 380
51. Health professions and related programs 30,415 5,305 25,110 5,900 1,100 4,800
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 540 315 225 415 220 195
Personal, protective and transportation services 10,670 5,010 5,660 1,965 915 1,050
12. Personal and culinary services 6,920 1,915 5,005 1,125 260 860
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 25 25 0 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 55 50 0 15 20 0
43. Security and protective services 1,515 1,090 430 550 390 155
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,155 1,930 230 270 240 30
Other 10 10 0 0 0 10
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 15 10 10 10 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 61,790 29,365 32,425
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 117,990 59,825 58,160 13,695 6,940 6,755
Education 9,000 1,710 7,295 2,285 405 1,875
13. Education 9,005 1,705 7,295 2,285 405 1,875
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 5,190 2,260 2,930 2,145 815 1,325
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 960 745 215 265 210 55
50. Visual and performing arts 4,230 1,510 2,715 1,880 600 1,275
Humanities 12,220 4,540 7,680 2,840 925 1,915
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 1,445 325 1,125 250 25 225
23. English language and literature/letters 2,270 595 1,680 875 210 665
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 5,840 2,190 3,650 830 285 540
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 40 30 10 10 0 10
38. Philosophy and religious studies 375 230 155 155 85 70
39. Theology and religious vocations 900 540 365 85 60 30
54. History 1,215 605 615 460 245 215
55. French language and literature/letters 125 40 90 180 10 160
Social and behavioural sciences and law 17,595 5,695 11,905 7,825 2,800 5,025
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 160 30 125 70 10 65
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 1,405 510 890 900 300 605
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,085 180 2,905 700 50 650
22. Legal professions and studies 2,615 760 1,855 1,415 495 925
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 220 40 180 105 30 75
42. Psychology 2,805 700 2,105 1,120 235 880
45. Social sciences 7,310 3,470 3,840 3,515 1,685 1,830
Business, management and public administration 35,995 15,310 20,685 13,795 6,700 7,090
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 20 40 10 10 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,385 350 1,035 540 95 445
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 34,550 14,945 19,605 13,250 6,600 6,645
Physical and life sciences and technologies 6,035 2,950 3,080 1,985 895 1,090
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 2,180 920 1,255 875 310 565
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 1,925 890 1,040 445 190 255
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 45 0 45 30 10 20
40. Physical sciences 1,650 1,075 575 600 365 235
41. Science technologies/technicians 230 60 170 40 15 20
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,480 5,380 3,100 2,880 1,800 1,070
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,205 4,815 2,385 2,045 1,375 665
25. Library science 240 30 205 135 10 130
27. Mathematics and statistics 985 510 480 650 390 265
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 55 20 30 45 25 20
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 31,650 28,295 3,350 7,155 5,875 1,280
04. Architecture and related services 930 615 315 400 255 145
14. Engineering 9,670 7,850 1,820 3,625 2,710 920
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 5,070 4,410 660 1,245 1,080 165
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 6,545 6,295 250 760 740 20
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 6,335 6,155 175 745 725 20
48. Precision production 3,100 2,975 125 380 365 10
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,010 1,275 735 580 285 300
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 1,440 885 555 300 115 180
03. Natural resources and conservation 575 390 180 285 170 120
Health and related fields 26,520 5,315 21,205 5,180 1,245 3,930
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,360 670 685 575 275 305
51. Health professions and related programs 24,680 4,380 20,300 4,245 790 3,450
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 480 265 220 365 180 180
Personal, protective and transportation services 8,210 3,820 4,395 1,425 675 750
12. Personal and culinary services 5,255 1,410 3,840 805 190 610
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 10 10 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 20 0 10 0 0
43. Security and protective services 1,215 855 360 420 310 105
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,705 1,515 190 190 160 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 99,635 47,510 52,125
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 213,980 106,425 107,555 35,430 16,810 18,620
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 205,080 99,105 105,980 64,205 30,700 33,515
Location of study inside Canada 133,615 64,270 69,350 47,070 22,310 24,755
Same as province or territory of residence 113,430 53,830 59,600 41,250 19,460 21,790
Different than province or territory of residence 20,180 10,435 9,750 5,815 2,850 2,965
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 71,465 34,835 36,630 17,140 8,385 8,755
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 5,330 2,910 2,420 2,630 1,410 1,220
Philippines 11,500 4,640 6,865 915 270 645
India 21,295 10,540 10,750 1,105 510 595
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 4,180 2,525 1,655 2,965 1,700 1,265
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 8,290 3,785 4,495 1,730 790 945
France 155 85 65 130 60 70
Other 20,720 10,350 10,375 7,660 3,645 4,020
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 61,790 29,365 32,430
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 117,985 59,830 58,155 13,700 6,940 6,760
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 162,915 76,565 86,350 48,090 22,420 25,670
Location of study inside Canada 104,120 48,935 55,185 35,600 16,620 18,975
Same as province or territory of residence 89,810 41,745 48,065 31,530 14,650 16,880
Different than province or territory of residence 14,305 7,190 7,115 4,065 1,975 2,090
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 58,800 27,630 31,170 12,495 5,795 6,695
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 3,945 2,110 1,835 2,030 1,045 985
Philippines 10,100 4,065 6,040 755 190 565
India 18,255 8,640 9,620 805 335 475
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 2,590 1,585 1,005 1,400 775 625
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 7,460 3,365 4,095 1,560 715 845
France 105 50 55 110 55 60
Other 16,340 7,810 8,525 5,825 2,685 3,140
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 99,635 47,510 52,125
In the labour force 274,690 145,365 129,320 64,715 33,280 31,435
Employed 256,875 136,945 119,930 60,090 30,985 29,105
Unemployed 17,815 8,420 9,390 4,625 2,300 2,330
Not in the labour force 144,380 60,165 84,220 34,920 14,225 20,695
Participation rate 65.5 70.7 60.6 65.0 70.0 60.3
Employment rate 61.3 66.6 56.2 60.3 65.2 55.8
Unemployment rate 6.5 5.8 7.3 7.1 6.9 7.4
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 99,635 47,510 52,130
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 138,395 57,610 80,785 32,505 13,085 19,415
Worked 280,670 147,920 132,750 67,130 34,420 32,705
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 127,975 75,260 52,710 34,050 19,315 14,735
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 152,700 72,655 80,045 33,080 15,105 17,970
Average weeks worked in reference year 41.8 42.9 40.6 42.0 42.8 41.2
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 64,720 33,280 31,430
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,365 645 725
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,845 126,075 63,350 32,640 30,710
Employee 237,120 121,515 115,605 53,640 26,600 27,045
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 31,800 21,330 10,475 9,705 6,045 3,665
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 64,715 33,280 31,435
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,365 640 725
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 268,920 142,840 126,075 63,350 32,640 30,710
0 Management occupations 26,110 16,695 9,410 11,130 7,100 4,030
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 39,845 12,055 27,795 12,395 4,490 7,900
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14,255 11,485 2,770 5,365 4,075 1,290
3 Health occupations 17,700 3,505 14,195 3,505 945 2,555
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 24,670 7,375 17,295 7,210 2,375 4,840
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,110 2,980 3,135 2,760 1,235 1,530
6 Sales and service occupations 70,405 29,370 41,040 13,890 6,305 7,585
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 51,130 47,980 3,155 4,690 4,395 295
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,310 3,075 2,230 755 545 210
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 13,375 8,320 5,060 1,655 1,180 475
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 64,715 33,285 31,435
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 5,765 2,520 3,245 1,365 640 720
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 268,925 142,845 126,075 63,350 32,640 30,710
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4,715 2,025 2,690 150 90 65
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 630 485 145 215 175 40
22 Utilities 1,330 870 460 440 330 115
23 Construction 25,775 22,735 3,040 3,105 2,625 480
31-33 Manufacturing 23,375 15,895 7,485 4,960 3,345 1,620
41 Wholesale trade 12,190 8,000 4,190 3,570 2,245 1,325
44-45 Retail trade 31,115 14,265 16,855 6,755 3,255 3,500
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 24,310 19,785 4,525 2,120 1,490 635
51 Information and cultural industries 5,575 3,550 2,020 1,905 1,140 760
52 Finance and insurance 10,680 4,360 6,325 6,225 3,395 2,830
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 5,235 3,065 2,165 2,010 1,025 990
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 16,685 8,930 7,750 8,365 4,690 3,680
55 Management of companies and enterprises 475 210 265 300 175 125
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 15,020 8,755 6,260 2,460 1,460 1,005
61 Educational services 15,025 4,435 10,590 4,905 1,310 3,595
62 Health care and social assistance 28,675 4,910 23,770 5,625 1,310 4,315
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,515 2,215 2,300 1,400 695 705
72 Accommodation and food services 20,425 7,360 13,065 3,995 1,750 2,245
81 Other services (except public administration) 12,350 5,545 6,800 2,315 850 1,465
91 Public administration 10,835 5,465 5,370 2,525 1,280 1,245
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 60,090 30,985 29,105
Worked at home 16,085 7,920 8,165 6,690 3,320 3,375
Worked outside Canada 1,845 1,300 545 440 290 150
No fixed workplace address 45,075 34,270 10,805 5,300 3,600 1,700
Worked at usual place 193,870 93,455 100,410 47,660 23,780 23,885
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 47,660 23,780 23,885
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 85,015 36,240 48,780 18,300 7,880 10,415
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 104,565 54,650 49,915 3,915 1,785 2,130
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 3,550 2,105 1,445 25,225 13,980 11,245
Commute to a different province or territory 740 460 275 225 125 95
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 52,960 27,380 25,585
Car, truck, van - as a driver 176,815 100,280 76,540 38,010 20,115 17,895
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 16,435 7,620 8,815 2,880 1,205 1,680
Public transit 35,560 15,285 20,275 8,955 4,530 4,425
Walked 6,615 2,475 4,140 2,075 920 1,155
Bicycle 915 680 235 415 310 105
Other method 2,605 1,385 1,220 630 300 335
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 52,965 27,380 25,585
Less than 15 minutes 39,955 17,195 22,765 11,935 5,535 6,400
15 to 29 minutes 70,385 35,540 34,845 14,590 6,760 7,830
30 to 44 minutes 60,040 35,720 24,320 10,460 5,785 4,675
45 to 59 minutes 30,910 18,145 12,765 6,910 4,135 2,775
60 minutes and over 37,655 21,130 16,525 9,070 5,165 3,900
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 52,965 27,380 25,585
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 23,215 15,850 7,360 2,505 1,800 710
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 45,875 27,435 18,435 7,890 5,080 2,810
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 53,400 27,475 25,925 16,050 8,215 7,830
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 41,315 19,655 21,660 12,700 5,750 6,955
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 31,815 13,770 18,040 7,075 3,075 3,995
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 43,330 23,540 19,790 6,745 3,455 3,295
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 69,245 35,435 33,810
Single responses 281,240 147,485 133,760 68,285 35,040 33,240
Official languages 264,180 137,980 126,205 67,670 34,675 33,000
English 263,810 137,865 125,945 67,345 34,610 32,735
French 370 110 260 330 65 265
Non-official languages 17,065 9,510 7,550 610 370 245
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 7,550 615 365 245
Afro-Asiatic languages 100 70 25 0 0 0
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 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 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 525 190 340 0 10 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 20 15 10 0 0 0
Vietnamese 505 175 335 10 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 190 95 100 0 10 0
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 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 10 0 0 10 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 80 80 0 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 4,780 205 115 85
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 70 30 40 55 25 35
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 55 20 30
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 30 15 15
Russian 30 10 25 25 10 15
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 0 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 10 0 0
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dutch 10 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 0 0 10 10 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 30 15 15
Indo-Aryan languages 11,035 6,410 4,625 25 15 15
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 0 10
Sindhi 0 0 10 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 30 20 15 20 0 10
Iranian languages 20 15 10 0 0 0
Kurdish 20 15 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 10 10 0 0 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 185 115 70 105 70 40
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Portuguese 25 15 10 50 40 15
Romanian 15 10 0 15 10 10
Spanish 155 90 65 35 15 15
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 40 20 15 25 10 20
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 1,010 540 465 30 15 15
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 10 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 1,780 335 210 125
Chinese languages 3,755 1,985 1,770 335 215 120
Cantonese 745 385 355 10 10 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 2,840 1,495 1,345 310 185 120
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 20 20 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 5,240 960 395 565
English and French 445 195 250 360 110 245
English and non-official language 10,940 5,990 4,950 575 270 300
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 10 0
English, French and non-official language 50 10 40 25 10 15
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 69,250 35,440 33,810
None 262,465 137,020 125,435 65,515 33,635 31,885
English 6,685 3,950 2,735 500 190 310
French 1,315 570 740 1,385 635 755
Non-official language 21,985 12,035 9,945 1,750 940 815
Aboriginal 10 10 10 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 21,975 12,035 9,935 1,745 930 815
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 100 30 65 0 10 0
French and non-official language 130 60 65 90 40 45
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 180 505,835 250,410 255,430 118,875 57,290 61,585
Non-movers 427,380 211,355 216,025 105,235 50,835 54,400
Movers 78,455 39,055 39,405 13,640 6,460 7,185
Non-migrants 47,880 23,715 24,165 6,315 2,920 3,395
Migrants 30,580 15,340 15,240 7,325 3,540 3,785
Internal migrants 20,835 10,455 10,380 5,615 2,675 2,940
Intraprovincial migrants 16,930 8,410 8,520 5,010 2,340 2,670
Interprovincial migrants 3,910 2,040 1,865 610 330 275
External migrants 9,735 4,885 4,855 1,705 860 845
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 482,610 238,500 244,110 114,765 55,210 59,560
Non-movers 268,040 132,485 135,555 74,430 35,890 38,545
Movers 214,570 106,015 108,555 40,340 19,315 21,015
Non-migrants 122,410 60,335 62,070 17,020 8,010 9,005
Migrants 92,165 45,680 46,480 23,315 11,305 12,010
Internal migrants 54,305 26,980 27,325 16,405 7,985 8,425
Intraprovincial migrants 44,835 22,155 22,675 14,610 7,070 7,540
Interprovincial migrants 9,470 4,820 4,650 1,795 915 885
External migrants 37,860 18,700 19,155 6,915 3,320 3,590

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Surrey, CY [Census subdivision], British Columbia and Oakville [Federal electoral district], Ontario (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 April 17, 2024).

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