Special Interest Profile, 2021 Census of Population
Profile of interest: Age
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Total - Gender1 | Men+2 | Women+3 |
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Age groups, average age and median age | |||
Total - Age groups, average age and median age for the population in private households - 25% sample data | 955,855 | 465,850 | 490,005 |
0 to 14 years | 136,540 | 70,050 | 66,495 |
0 to 4 years | 40,335 | 20,700 | 19,635 |
5 to 9 years | 46,975 | 23,940 | 23,035 |
10 to 14 years | 49,235 | 25,410 | 23,825 |
15 to 64 years | 613,070 | 299,765 | 313,300 |
15 to 19 years | 47,935 | 25,045 | 22,885 |
20 to 24 years | 57,665 | 29,715 | 27,950 |
25 to 29 years | 60,000 | 30,025 | 29,975 |
30 to 34 years | 59,150 | 28,845 | 30,300 |
35 to 39 years | 57,355 | 27,670 | 29,675 |
40 to 44 years | 56,050 | 26,765 | 29,285 |
45 to 49 years | 58,860 | 27,770 | 31,095 |
50 to 54 years | 63,270 | 30,245 | 33,020 |
55 to 59 years | 76,475 | 37,305 | 39,175 |
60 to 64 years | 76,310 | 36,365 | 39,945 |
65 years and over | 206,245 | 96,040 | 110,205 |
85 years and over | 18,430 | 7,235 | 11,185 |
Average age | 43.9 | 43.0 | 44.7 |
Median age | 45.2 | 44.0 | 46.4 |
Marital status | |||
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
Married or living common law | 469,315 | 234,120 | 235,190 |
Married | 370,735 | 185,005 | 185,730 |
Living common law | 98,575 | 49,115 | 49,460 |
Not married and not living common law | 350,000 | 161,680 | 188,315 |
Never married | 225,405 | 119,395 | 106,020 |
Separated | 24,795 | 10,620 | 14,175 |
Divorced | 51,050 | 20,395 | 30,660 |
Widowed | 48,745 | 11,285 | 37,465 |
Household type of person | |||
Total - Household type of person for the population in private households - 25% sample data4 | 955,855 | 465,850 | 490,005 |
Persons in one-census-family households without additional persons | 684,135 | 337,990 | 346,145 |
In a couple census family without children (no other persons present in the household) | 251,575 | 125,670 | 125,900 |
In a couple census family with children (no other persons present in the household)5 | 334,870 | 172,095 | 162,780 |
In a lone-parent census family (no other persons present in the household) | 97,690 | 40,225 | 57,465 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a man+ (no other persons present in the household)6 | 17,950 | 13,555 | 4,400 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a woman+ (no other persons present in the household)7 | 79,740 | 26,675 | 53,070 |
Persons in multigenerational households8 | 39,925 | 17,905 | 22,025 |
Persons in other census family households9 | 48,770 | 23,700 | 25,070 |
Persons in two-or-more-person non-census-family households | 51,210 | 27,700 | 23,510 |
Persons living alone (one-person households) | 131,820 | 58,570 | 73,255 |
Military service status | |||
Total - Military service status for the population aged 17 years and over in private households - 25% sample data10 | 800,205 | 385,780 | 414,420 |
Currently serving member | 10,245 | 8,460 | 1,780 |
Veteran | 32,525 | 27,235 | 5,290 |
No military service | 757,435 | 350,080 | 407,350 |
Total income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Total income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data11 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
With total income | 792,355 | 382,425 | 409,935 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 65,065 | 28,110 | 36,955 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 101,565 | 40,410 | 61,160 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 140,005 | 60,225 | 79,785 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 112,680 | 50,140 | 62,545 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 96,195 | 44,220 | 51,975 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 72,175 | 36,740 | 35,435 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 52,785 | 29,685 | 23,100 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 39,665 | 23,490 | 16,180 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 32,580 | 18,585 | 13,995 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 23,250 | 13,010 | 10,240 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 39,985 | 25,960 | 14,030 |
$150,000 and over | 16,395 | 11,850 | 4,540 |
After-tax income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - After-tax income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data12 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
With after-tax income | 792,780 | 382,655 | 410,130 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 69,480 | 29,385 | 40,100 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 107,190 | 43,110 | 64,080 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 164,745 | 72,155 | 92,595 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 137,755 | 62,825 | 74,935 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 106,725 | 53,205 | 53,520 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 72,555 | 40,660 | 31,890 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 50,475 | 28,935 | 21,545 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 32,270 | 17,740 | 14,535 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 18,150 | 11,245 | 6,905 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 10,240 | 6,845 | 3,395 |
$100,000 and over | 23,190 | 16,555 | 6,635 |
Employment income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
With employment income | 543,575 | 276,135 | 267,440 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 123,120 | 57,130 | 65,995 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 72,115 | 32,615 | 39,505 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 58,605 | 27,410 | 31,190 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 54,250 | 25,740 | 28,515 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 51,695 | 24,380 | 27,315 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 40,955 | 22,250 | 18,700 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 33,465 | 19,535 | 13,925 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 27,540 | 16,250 | 11,290 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 24,055 | 13,225 | 10,830 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 17,680 | 9,830 | 7,845 |
$100,000 and over | 40,100 | 27,765 | 12,330 |
Income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data14 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 792,355 | 382,425 | 409,935 |
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 47,480 | 53,850 | 41,560 |
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 38,000 | 42,800 | 34,000 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 792,780 | 382,655 | 410,130 |
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 39,160 | 43,360 | 35,240 |
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 34,000 | 37,200 | 31,000 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 543,575 | 276,135 | 267,440 |
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 43,120 | 48,800 | 37,280 |
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 33,200 | 38,000 | 29,000 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 643,520 | 292,105 | 351,410 |
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 12,260 | 12,160 | 12,350 |
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 12,000 | 12,300 | 11,800 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 109,590 | 57,200 | 52,390 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 6,280 | 6,700 | 5,840 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 7,850 | 8,340 | 7,300 |
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 201,565 | 96,705 | 104,860 |
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,910 | 8,790 | 9,010 |
Employment income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 253,465 | 134,925 | 118,545 |
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 57,600 | 62,400 | 52,400 |
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)17 | 66,200 | 72,000 | 59,650 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data18 | 221,680 | 105,650 | 116,025 |
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 16,600 | 19,000 | 14,700 |
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 25,080 | 29,600 | 20,960 |
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data19 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%)20 | 79.0 | 82.8 | 74.6 |
Employment income (%)21 | 62.3 | 65.4 | 58.5 |
Government transfers (%)22 | 21.0 | 17.2 | 25.5 |
Employment insurance benefits (%)23 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%)24 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 6.6 |
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%)25 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 5.6 |
Income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data26 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 776,340 | 373,615 | 402,725 |
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 35,600 | 41,600 | 30,800 |
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 45,640 | 53,150 | 38,680 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 777,120 | 373,720 | 403,400 |
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 32,000 | 36,800 | 28,200 |
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 37,520 | 42,640 | 32,760 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 549,150 | 277,905 | 271,245 |
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 33,600 | 39,200 | 29,000 |
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 43,520 | 50,240 | 36,600 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 573,240 | 252,610 | 320,630 |
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 8,600 | 8,900 | 8,400 |
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 9,580 | 9,670 | 9,500 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 96,890 | 51,150 | 45,740 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,000 | 7,800 | 6,200 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 8,290 | 8,740 | 7,790 |
Employment income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data27 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 251,785 | 133,965 | 117,825 |
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 53,600 | 59,600 | 48,000 |
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)28 | 62,500 | 69,000 | 55,050 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data29 | 209,610 | 99,920 | 109,690 |
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 20,600 | 24,400 | 18,200 |
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 30,840 | 37,480 | 24,760 |
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data30 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%) | 84.6 | 87.6 | 80.4 |
Employment income (%) | 67.4 | 70.4 | 63.7 |
Government transfers (%) | 15.5 | 12.3 | 19.6 |
Employment insurance benefits (%) | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 | |||
Total - Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data31 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
In the bottom half of the distribution | 572,285 | 273,165 | 299,115 |
In the bottom decile | 125,770 | 58,835 | 66,930 |
In the second decile | 124,575 | 57,725 | 66,855 |
In the third decile | 113,505 | 54,050 | 59,455 |
In the fourth decile | 108,260 | 53,000 | 55,255 |
In the fifth decile | 100,175 | 49,550 | 50,625 |
In the top half of the distribution | 383,575 | 192,690 | 190,885 |
In the sixth decile | 94,665 | 47,090 | 47,570 |
In the seventh decile | 89,870 | 45,110 | 44,760 |
In the eighth decile | 80,870 | 40,485 | 40,385 |
In the ninth decile | 66,765 | 33,900 | 32,865 |
In the top decile | 51,400 | 26,100 | 25,300 |
MBM poverty status in 2020 | |||
Total - MBM poverty status in 2020 for the population in private households to whom the low-income concept is applicable - 25% sample data32 | 943,185 | 459,755 | 483,430 |
In poverty based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) | 92,665 | 44,900 | 47,765 |
Poverty rate based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) (%)33 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 |
LIM low-income status in 2020 | |||
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data34 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) | 142,215 | 65,305 | 76,910 |
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) | 14.9 | 14.0 | 15.7 |
Knowledge of official languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data35 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
English only | 853,300 | 420,825 | 432,470 |
French only | 650 | 270 | 380 |
English and French | 98,645 | 43,105 | 55,545 |
Neither English nor French | 3,260 | 1,655 | 1,605 |
Language spoken most often at home | |||
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data36 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
English | 893,640 | 434,710 | 458,925 |
French | 12,655 | 5,855 | 6,800 |
Non-official language | 35,975 | 18,545 | 17,425 |
Indigenous37 | 2,085 | 1,005 | 1,080 |
Non-Indigenous | 33,890 | 17,540 | 16,345 |
English and French | 2,480 | 1,185 | 1,305 |
English and non-official language(s) | 10,680 | 5,365 | 5,320 |
French and non-official language(s) | 60 | 20 | 35 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 175 | 75 | 95 |
Multiple non-official languages | 190 | 95 | 95 |
Other language(s) spoken regularly at home | |||
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data38 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
None | 899,860 | 438,485 | 461,375 |
English | 17,345 | 8,655 | 8,690 |
French | 11,050 | 4,795 | 6,255 |
Non-official language | 20,965 | 10,400 | 10,565 |
Indigenous39 | 1,930 | 890 | 1,040 |
Non-Indigenous | 19,035 | 9,510 | 9,525 |
English and French | 280 | 145 | 135 |
English and non-official language(s) | 2,360 | 1,315 | 1,045 |
French and non-official language(s) | 1,245 | 580 | 665 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 55 | 20 | 35 |
Multiple non-official languages | 2,695 | 1,455 | 1,240 |
Mother tongue | |||
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data40 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
English | 849,170 | 412,580 | 436,585 |
French | 27,420 | 13,165 | 14,255 |
Non-official language | 61,860 | 31,595 | 30,265 |
Indigenous41 | 3,210 | 1,505 | 1,710 |
Non-Indigenous | 58,645 | 30,090 | 28,555 |
English and French | 6,640 | 2,970 | 3,665 |
English and non-official language(s) | 9,545 | 4,940 | 4,605 |
French and non-official language(s) | 190 | 105 | 85 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 365 | 170 | 195 |
Multiple non-official languages | 680 | 335 | 340 |
First official language spoken | |||
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data42 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
English | 923,825 | 450,320 | 473,505 |
French | 26,795 | 12,920 | 13,875 |
English and French | 2,220 | 1,115 | 1,105 |
Neither English nor French | 3,015 | 1,505 | 1,515 |
Knowledge of languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data43 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Official languages | 952,595 | 464,200 | 488,395 |
English | 951,945 | 463,930 | 488,010 |
French | 99,300 | 43,370 | 55,925 |
Non-official languages | 93,440 | 46,810 | 46,625 |
Indigenous41 | 5,930 | 2,715 | 3,210 |
Non-Indigenous | 87,610 | 44,125 | 43,485 |
Number of languages known | |||
Total - Number of languages known for the population in private households - 25% sample data44 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Knowledge of one language | 777,805 | 382,290 | 395,515 |
English only | 774,350 | 380,565 | 393,785 |
French only | 530 | 225 | 300 |
Non-official language only | 2,925 | 1,490 | 1,430 |
Knowledge of more than one language | 178,055 | 83,570 | 94,485 |
English and French only | 87,535 | 38,250 | 49,290 |
English, French and one or more non-official languages | 11,110 | 4,855 | 6,250 |
English and one or more non-official languages | 78,950 | 40,260 | 38,685 |
French and one or more non-official languages | 120 | 45 | 75 |
Multiple non-official languages only | 340 | 165 | 175 |
Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language born in 2003 or later | |||
Total - Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language for the population in private households born in 2003 or later - 25% sample data45 | 168,680 | 87,000 | 81,680 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 17,305 | 8,565 | 8,740 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 151,375 | 78,435 | 72,940 |
Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) | |||
Total - Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, for the population in private households born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) - 25% sample data46 | 125,150 | 64,695 | 60,455 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 12,960 | 6,370 | 6,590 |
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 8,225 | 3,955 | 4,275 |
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 4,740 | 2,415 | 2,320 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 112,185 | 58,325 | 53,860 |
Indigenous identity | |||
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Indigenous identity48 | 52,430 | 25,175 | 27,250 |
Single Indigenous responses49 | 50,245 | 24,140 | 26,100 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 28,050 | 13,405 | 14,650 |
Métis | 21,090 | 10,255 | 10,835 |
Inuk (Inuit) | 1,100 | 485 | 620 |
Multiple Indigenous responses50 | 880 | 435 | 445 |
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere51 | 1,300 | 600 | 705 |
Non-Indigenous identity | 903,430 | 440,680 | 462,750 |
Registered or Treaty Indian status | |||
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Registered or Treaty Indian52 | 18,450 | 8,810 | 9,640 |
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian | 937,400 | 457,045 | 480,360 |
Indigenous ancestry | |||
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Indigenous ancestry (only)54 | 21,315 | 10,085 | 11,235 |
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)55 | 20,960 | 9,935 | 11,025 |
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry | 16,705 | 7,920 | 8,785 |
Métis single ancestry | 3,730 | 1,795 | 1,935 |
Inuit single ancestry | 525 | 225 | 295 |
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)56 | 355 | 145 | 210 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only | 290 | 115 | 175 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestry only | 40 | 20 | 20 |
Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 20 | 10 | 15 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries57 | 44,500 | 21,075 | 23,425 |
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries58 | 43,525 | 20,610 | 22,910 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 29,010 | 13,605 | 15,405 |
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 13,390 | 6,420 | 6,975 |
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 1,120 | 595 | 530 |
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries59 | 980 | 460 | 515 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 825 | 395 | 430 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 105 | 35 | 70 |
Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 45 | 30 | 15 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous ancestry only60 | 890,045 | 434,700 | 455,345 |
Acceptable housing | |||
Total - Acceptable housing for the population in private households - 25% sample data61 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Below affordability threshold only | 105,190 | 47,110 | 58,080 |
Below suitability threshold only | 46,700 | 23,575 | 23,130 |
Below adequacy threshold only | 58,345 | 28,480 | 29,865 |
Below affordability and suitability thresholds | 7,535 | 3,755 | 3,775 |
Below affordability and adequacy thresholds | 12,130 | 5,685 | 6,450 |
Below suitability and adequacy thresholds | 6,870 | 3,475 | 3,395 |
Below affordability, suitability and adequacy thresholds | 660 | 295 | 370 |
Acceptable | 718,420 | 353,480 | 364,935 |
Core housing need | |||
Total - Household examined for core housing need for the population in private households - 25% sample data62 | 924,860 | 450,550 | 474,315 |
In core need | 67,905 | 30,070 | 37,840 |
Not in core need | 856,955 | 420,480 | 436,470 |
Tenure | |||
Total - Tenure for the population in private households - 25% sample data63 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Owner | 680,820 | 336,225 | 344,605 |
Renter | 266,475 | 125,550 | 140,930 |
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band | 8,555 | 4,085 | 4,470 |
Citizenship | |||
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data64 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Canadian citizens65 | 903,575 | 438,325 | 465,250 |
Canadian citizens only | 864,915 | 419,345 | 445,575 |
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country | 38,660 | 18,985 | 19,675 |
Not Canadian citizens66 | 52,285 | 27,525 | 24,755 |
Immigrant status and period of immigration | |||
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data67 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Non-immigrants68 | 861,950 | 417,905 | 444,040 |
Immigrants69 | 71,570 | 35,425 | 36,140 |
Before 1980 | 16,790 | 8,030 | 8,760 |
1980 to 1990 | 5,465 | 2,635 | 2,825 |
1991 to 2000 | 6,685 | 3,250 | 3,435 |
2001 to 2010 | 12,370 | 6,140 | 6,230 |
2011 to 202170 | 30,260 | 15,365 | 14,890 |
2011 to 2015 | 8,870 | 4,320 | 4,550 |
2016 to 2021 | 21,385 | 11,045 | 10,340 |
Non-permanent residents71 | 22,345 | 12,520 | 9,825 |
Age at immigration | |||
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data72 | 71,570 | 35,425 | 36,140 |
Under 5 years | 8,395 | 4,125 | 4,270 |
5 to 14 years | 13,185 | 6,980 | 6,205 |
15 to 24 years | 10,940 | 5,270 | 5,670 |
25 to 44 years | 32,960 | 15,760 | 17,200 |
45 years and over | 6,095 | 3,295 | 2,800 |
Place of birth | |||
Total - Place of birth for the population in private households - 25% sample data73 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Born in Canada | 853,365 | 413,920 | 439,440 |
Born outside Canada | 102,495 | 51,935 | 50,560 |
Americas | 18,595 | 8,970 | 9,625 |
North America | 11,515 | 5,365 | 6,150 |
United States of America | 11,450 | 5,330 | 6,120 |
Other places of birth in North America | 65 | 35 | 30 |
Central America | 1,225 | 630 | 595 |
El Salvador | 95 | 45 | 50 |
Guatemala | 110 | 40 | 70 |
Mexico | 705 | 385 | 315 |
Other places of birth in Central America | 310 | 155 | 155 |
Caribbean and Bermuda | 3,330 | 1,730 | 1,600 |
Barbados | 170 | 115 | 55 |
Cuba | 235 | 120 | 110 |
Dominican Republic | 125 | 60 | 70 |
Grenada | 20 | 0 | 10 |
Haiti | 65 | 15 | 45 |
Jamaica | 1,180 | 635 | 550 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 40 | 10 | 30 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 310 | 165 | 145 |
Other places of birth in Caribbean and Bermuda | 1,200 | 610 | 585 |
South America | 2,525 | 1,240 | 1,285 |
Argentina | 135 | 55 | 75 |
Brazil | 940 | 450 | 490 |
Chile | 165 | 95 | 70 |
Colombia | 425 | 215 | 205 |
Ecuador | 95 | 45 | 50 |
Guyana | 270 | 120 | 150 |
Peru | 145 | 65 | 75 |
Venezuela74 | 220 | 120 | 95 |
Other places of birth in South America | 140 | 75 | 65 |
Europe | 27,380 | 13,580 | 13,800 |
Western Europe | 6,865 | 3,370 | 3,495 |
Austria | 115 | 50 | 70 |
Belgium | 205 | 95 | 110 |
France | 775 | 395 | 380 |
Germany | 3,825 | 1,805 | 2,025 |
Netherlands | 1,570 | 855 | 720 |
Switzerland | 370 | 170 | 200 |
Other places of birth in Western Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Eastern Europe | 3,400 | 1,625 | 1,775 |
Belarus | 100 | 40 | 60 |
Bulgaria | 90 | 45 | 45 |
Czechia | 195 | 100 | 95 |
Hungary | 225 | 110 | 115 |
Moldova75 | 60 | 25 | 35 |
Poland | 785 | 355 | 425 |
Romania | 310 | 130 | 180 |
Russian Federation | 755 | 360 | 400 |
Slovakia | 90 | 40 | 50 |
Ukraine | 675 | 365 | 305 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Europe | 120 | 60 | 65 |
Northern Europe | 14,620 | 7,305 | 7,315 |
Denmark | 145 | 95 | 50 |
Ireland76 | 635 | 310 | 325 |
United Kingdom77 | 13,450 | 6,715 | 6,735 |
Other places of birth in Northern Europe | 385 | 185 | 200 |
Southern Europe | 2,495 | 1,280 | 1,210 |
Albania | 170 | 85 | 85 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 290 | 145 | 145 |
Croatia | 260 | 115 | 140 |
Greece | 380 | 180 | 200 |
Italy | 560 | 320 | 240 |
North Macedonia | 60 | 30 | 25 |
Portugal | 245 | 145 | 100 |
Serbia78 | 160 | 80 | 85 |
Spain | 105 | 60 | 50 |
Other places of birth in Southern Europe | 260 | 130 | 135 |
Africa | 8,360 | 4,430 | 3,930 |
Western Africa | 2,870 | 1,485 | 1,390 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 45 | 25 | 25 |
Ghana | 325 | 180 | 155 |
Nigeria | 2,200 | 1,120 | 1,080 |
Other places of birth in Western Africa | 290 | 160 | 130 |
Eastern Africa | 2,025 | 1,045 | 980 |
Eritrea | 135 | 95 | 40 |
Ethiopia | 305 | 180 | 125 |
Kenya | 450 | 250 | 200 |
Mauritius | 125 | 40 | 85 |
Somalia | 145 | 80 | 60 |
Tanzania79 | 110 | 40 | 75 |
Uganda | 195 | 85 | 110 |
Zimbabwe | 225 | 105 | 120 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Africa | 340 | 175 | 165 |
Northern Africa | 2,090 | 1,195 | 890 |
Algeria | 70 | 60 | 15 |
Egypt | 1,200 | 690 | 510 |
Morocco | 175 | 75 | 100 |
Sudan80 | 235 | 155 | 85 |
Tunisia | 65 | 35 | 30 |
Other places of birth in Northern Africa | 345 | 185 | 160 |
Central Africa | 470 | 250 | 215 |
Cameroon | 120 | 55 | 65 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 295 | 165 | 130 |
Other places of birth in Central Africa | 55 | 30 | 25 |
Southern Africa | 905 | 455 | 450 |
South Africa, Republic of | 830 | 410 | 420 |
Other places of birth in Southern Africa | 70 | 40 | 30 |
Asia | 47,325 | 24,490 | 22,835 |
West Central Asia and the Middle East | 10,150 | 5,505 | 4,640 |
Afghanistan | 125 | 70 | 60 |
Iran81 | 1,230 | 640 | 585 |
Iraq | 470 | 255 | 215 |
Israel | 480 | 265 | 220 |
Jordan | 455 | 250 | 205 |
Kazakhstan | 95 | 30 | 65 |
Kuwait | 705 | 400 | 305 |
Lebanon | 1,685 | 965 | 720 |
Saudi Arabia | 715 | 375 | 335 |
Syria82 | 2,440 | 1,280 | 1,160 |
Turkey | 455 | 250 | 205 |
United Arab Emirates | 410 | 230 | 180 |
Other places of birth in West Central Asia and the Middle East | 875 | 490 | 385 |
Eastern Asia | 11,910 | 5,495 | 6,415 |
China83 | 8,075 | 3,925 | 4,155 |
Hong Kong84 | 445 | 200 | 250 |
Japan | 550 | 175 | 375 |
Korea, South85 | 2,575 | 1,095 | 1,480 |
Taiwan | 240 | 100 | 140 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Asia | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Southeast Asia | 7,435 | 3,225 | 4,210 |
Cambodia | 15 | 15 | 0 |
Indonesia | 160 | 45 | 110 |
Laos86 | 50 | 15 | 35 |
Malaysia | 185 | 80 | 110 |
Philippines | 5,630 | 2,410 | 3,220 |
Singapore | 120 | 60 | 60 |
Thailand | 160 | 70 | 90 |
Viet Nam | 1,090 | 525 | 560 |
Other places of birth in Southeast Asia | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Southern Asia | 17,830 | 10,260 | 7,570 |
Bangladesh | 885 | 510 | 375 |
India | 15,055 | 8,755 | 6,305 |
Nepal | 250 | 140 | 105 |
Pakistan | 995 | 535 | 460 |
Sri Lanka | 505 | 255 | 250 |
Other places of birth in Southern Asia | 140 | 60 | 75 |
Oceania | 835 | 470 | 365 |
Australia | 605 | 320 | 275 |
Fiji | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand | 215 | 135 | 85 |
Other places of birth in Oceania | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Other places of birth87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Place of birth for the immigrant population | |||
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data88 | 71,570 | 35,425 | 36,140 |
Americas | 12,150 | 5,775 | 6,370 |
Brazil | 440 | 205 | 235 |
Colombia | 265 | 130 | 140 |
El Salvador | 85 | 40 | 45 |
Guyana | 255 | 115 | 145 |
Haiti | 55 | 10 | 45 |
Jamaica | 765 | 395 | 370 |
Mexico | 350 | 185 | 165 |
Peru | 115 | 55 | 60 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 285 | 160 | 130 |
United States of America | 7,570 | 3,435 | 4,135 |
Other places of birth in Americas | 1,960 | 1,045 | 915 |
Europe | 23,300 | 11,615 | 11,680 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 270 | 130 | 135 |
Croatia | 250 | 110 | 140 |
France | 485 | 265 | 220 |
Germany | 2,370 | 1,165 | 1,210 |
Greece | 300 | 130 | 170 |
Hungary | 210 | 100 | 105 |
Italy | 485 | 280 | 205 |
Netherlands | 1,465 | 795 | 670 |
Poland | 765 | 340 | 425 |
Portugal | 235 | 135 | 100 |
Romania | 310 | 130 | 180 |
Russian Federation | 705 | 330 | 375 |
Serbia78 | 150 | 70 | 85 |
Ukraine | 615 | 335 | 280 |
United Kingdom77 | 11,935 | 5,935 | 6,000 |
Other places of birth in Europe | 2,740 | 1,355 | 1,390 |
Africa | 6,580 | 3,545 | 3,030 |
Algeria | 70 | 60 | 15 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 270 | 150 | 120 |
Egypt | 970 | 520 | 445 |
Eritrea | 120 | 90 | 40 |
Ethiopia | 275 | 155 | 115 |
Morocco | 150 | 65 | 85 |
Nigeria | 1,745 | 890 | 860 |
Somalia | 130 | 80 | 50 |
South Africa, Republic of | 710 | 365 | 350 |
Other places of birth in Africa | 2,140 | 1,175 | 960 |
Asia | 28,940 | 14,155 | 14,785 |
Afghanistan | 120 | 60 | 55 |
Iran81 | 1,045 | 530 | 515 |
Iraq | 435 | 235 | 205 |
Lebanon | 1,565 | 880 | 685 |
Syria82 | 2,420 | 1,265 | 1,155 |
Turkey | 315 | 180 | 135 |
China83 | 4,325 | 1,995 | 2,330 |
Hong Kong84 | 350 | 145 | 205 |
Korea, South85 | 1,220 | 535 | 685 |
Taiwan | 175 | 80 | 100 |
Philippines | 4,760 | 2,040 | 2,720 |
Viet Nam | 680 | 330 | 350 |
Bangladesh | 540 | 280 | 260 |
India | 5,605 | 2,950 | 2,655 |
Pakistan | 905 | 485 | 420 |
Sri Lanka | 375 | 190 | 190 |
Other places of birth in Asia | 4,105 | 1,975 | 2,130 |
Oceania and other places of birth89 | 610 | 335 | 270 |
Generation status | |||
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data90 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
First generation91 | 102,495 | 51,935 | 50,560 |
Second generation92 | 75,240 | 37,030 | 38,210 |
Third generation or more93 | 778,125 | 376,890 | 401,235 |
Admission category and applicant type | |||
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the population in private households - 25% sample data94 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,000 |
Economic immigrants95 | 34,640 | 17,820 | 16,820 |
Principal applicants96 | 14,675 | 8,960 | 5,715 |
Secondary applicants97 | 19,970 | 8,855 | 11,110 |
Immigrants sponsored by family98 | 12,730 | 5,655 | 7,075 |
Refugees99 | 7,000 | 3,740 | 3,260 |
Other immigrants100 | 405 | 180 | 225 |
Admission category - not applicable101 | 901,080 | 438,460 | 462,620 |
Visible minority | |||
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data102 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,005 |
Total visible minority population103 | 93,430 | 47,885 | 45,545 |
South Asian | 21,655 | 12,310 | 9,345 |
Chinese | 11,600 | 5,590 | 6,005 |
Black | 28,220 | 14,040 | 14,180 |
Filipino | 6,615 | 2,910 | 3,705 |
Arab | 10,610 | 5,860 | 4,750 |
Latin American | 2,915 | 1,440 | 1,470 |
Southeast Asian | 2,400 | 1,170 | 1,230 |
West Asian | 1,875 | 1,010 | 865 |
Korean | 2,845 | 1,210 | 1,635 |
Japanese | 985 | 420 | 565 |
Visible minority, n.i.e.104 | 970 | 490 | 480 |
Multiple visible minorities | 2,750 | 1,430 | 1,320 |
Not a visible minority105 | 862,425 | 417,970 | 444,455 |
Ethnic or cultural origin | |||
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,005 |
Canadian | 151,300 | 74,015 | 77,290 |
English | 217,915 | 104,040 | 113,870 |
Irish | 195,665 | 91,305 | 104,360 |
Scottish | 257,205 | 122,970 | 134,230 |
French, n.o.s.107 | 113,640 | 54,010 | 59,630 |
German | 86,860 | 41,320 | 45,540 |
Chinese | 11,520 | 5,535 | 5,980 |
Italian | 16,575 | 8,270 | 8,305 |
Indian (India) | 14,310 | 7,975 | 6,335 |
Ukrainian | 9,625 | 4,570 | 5,060 |
Dutch | 27,375 | 12,935 | 14,435 |
Polish | 11,295 | 5,685 | 5,610 |
Québécois | 1,820 | 915 | 900 |
British Isles, n.o.s.108 | 32,180 | 15,630 | 16,555 |
Filipino | 5,790 | 2,535 | 3,255 |
French Canadian | 6,065 | 2,815 | 3,255 |
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.109 | 57,650 | 27,830 | 29,825 |
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.110 | 13,640 | 6,455 | 7,175 |
Métis | 18,310 | 8,765 | 9,545 |
European, n.o.s.111 | 45,180 | 22,400 | 22,780 |
Russian | 4,490 | 2,105 | 2,385 |
Norwegian | 6,010 | 2,775 | 3,235 |
Welsh | 18,140 | 8,530 | 9,615 |
Portuguese | 2,990 | 1,430 | 1,560 |
American | 6,875 | 3,375 | 3,500 |
Spanish | 4,015 | 1,835 | 2,175 |
Swedish | 4,060 | 1,725 | 2,345 |
Hungarian | 2,985 | 1,445 | 1,540 |
Acadian | 49,205 | 22,790 | 26,410 |
Pakistani | 1,285 | 670 | 615 |
African, n.o.s.112 | 8,335 | 4,160 | 4,175 |
Jewish | 3,655 | 1,800 | 1,855 |
Punjabi | 1,720 | 965 | 745 |
Vietnamese | 1,375 | 715 | 655 |
Arab, n.o.s.113 | 3,450 | 1,800 | 1,650 |
Greek | 3,180 | 1,630 | 1,545 |
Jamaican | 1,860 | 985 | 875 |
Asian, n.o.s.114 | 3,115 | 1,495 | 1,620 |
Cree, n.o.s.115 | 1,320 | 550 | 770 |
Korean | 2,550 | 1,075 | 1,475 |
Romanian | 1,275 | 605 | 670 |
Lebanese | 7,285 | 3,750 | 3,535 |
Iranian | 1,200 | 615 | 590 |
Christian, n.i.e.116 | 2,460 | 1,195 | 1,260 |
Danish | 3,730 | 1,770 | 1,960 |
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.117 | 6,285 | 2,975 | 3,310 |
Sikh | 1,095 | 640 | 450 |
Austrian | 1,995 | 995 | 1,000 |
Belgian | 2,975 | 1,440 | 1,535 |
Haitian | 200 | 80 | 125 |
Hindu | 1,500 | 885 | 615 |
Mexican | 935 | 485 | 450 |
Mennonite | 705 | 360 | 350 |
Swiss | 2,905 | 1,315 | 1,595 |
Finnish | 1,295 | 565 | 725 |
Sri Lankan | 535 | 280 | 250 |
Croatian | 1,000 | 440 | 555 |
Japanese | 1,130 | 490 | 640 |
South Asian, n.o.s.118 | 1,050 | 610 | 440 |
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.119 | 21,300 | 10,145 | 11,155 |
Northern European, n.o.s.120 | 3,990 | 1,880 | 2,110 |
Muslim | 780 | 425 | 360 |
Egyptian | 1,385 | 800 | 595 |
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.121 | 865 | 465 | 400 |
Tamil | 380 | 190 | 185 |
Icelandic | 785 | 370 | 415 |
Colombian | 525 | 275 | 250 |
Moroccan | 280 | 115 | 170 |
Czech | 1,060 | 525 | 545 |
Syrian | 2,650 | 1,450 | 1,200 |
Guyanese | 530 | 260 | 270 |
Afghan | 240 | 110 | 125 |
Black, n.o.s.122 | 4,420 | 2,060 | 2,360 |
Serbian | 425 | 240 | 190 |
Ojibway | 735 | 295 | 435 |
Newfoundlander | 7,540 | 3,565 | 3,975 |
Hong Konger | 230 | 95 | 130 |
Ontarian | 1,400 | 720 | 680 |
Persian | 435 | 210 | 225 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 510 | 270 | 240 |
Turkish | 665 | 365 | 300 |
Inuit, n.o.s.123 | 1,800 | 880 | 920 |
Bangladeshi | 735 | 395 | 335 |
Algerian | 40 | 25 | 15 |
Brazilian | 705 | 345 | 360 |
Nigerian | 1,070 | 515 | 555 |
Armenian | 300 | 165 | 135 |
Slovak | 615 | 260 | 350 |
Eastern European, n.o.s.124 | 1,710 | 815 | 895 |
Somali | 195 | 115 | 85 |
Taiwanese | 300 | 135 | 165 |
Iraqi | 300 | 170 | 130 |
Salvadorean | 120 | 70 | 55 |
African Caribbean | 775 | 360 | 415 |
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.125 | 695 | 370 | 325 |
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.126 | 1,935 | 1,035 | 900 |
Caribbean, n.o.s.127 | 520 | 205 | 315 |
Algonquin | 300 | 130 | 170 |
West Indian, n.o.s.128 | 595 | 260 | 335 |
Lithuanian | 825 | 420 | 405 |
Religion | |||
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data129 | 955,855 | 465,855 | 490,005 |
Buddhist | 2,955 | 1,300 | 1,655 |
Christian | 556,115 | 256,255 | 299,860 |
Christian, n.o.s.130 | 45,030 | 21,690 | 23,340 |
Anabaptist | 815 | 420 | 400 |
Anglican | 73,015 | 33,060 | 39,955 |
Baptist | 53,800 | 24,480 | 29,315 |
Catholic | 245,305 | 115,030 | 130,280 |
Christian Orthodox | 4,325 | 2,200 | 2,125 |
Jehovah's Witness | 3,740 | 1,635 | 2,105 |
Latter Day Saints | 1,685 | 740 | 945 |
Lutheran | 6,175 | 2,965 | 3,205 |
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) | 5,460 | 2,445 | 3,015 |
Pentecostal and other Charismatic | 7,525 | 3,320 | 4,205 |
Presbyterian | 16,930 | 7,550 | 9,385 |
Reformed | 510 | 265 | 245 |
United Church | 71,620 | 31,090 | 40,530 |
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions | 20,185 | 9,370 | 10,815 |
Hindu | 8,460 | 4,895 | 3,565 |
Jewish | 2,200 | 1,130 | 1,070 |
Muslim | 14,715 | 8,025 | 6,690 |
Sikh | 4,730 | 2,620 | 2,115 |
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality | 1,090 | 485 | 605 |
Other religions and spiritual traditions | 6,195 | 2,570 | 3,625 |
No religion and secular perspectives | 359,395 | 188,575 | 170,815 |
School attendance | |||
Total - School attendance for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data131 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
Did not attend school | 724,415 | 352,705 | 371,710 |
Attended school | 94,900 | 43,105 | 51,795 |
Attended elementary or secondary school only | 34,090 | 17,835 | 16,255 |
Attended postsecondary school only | 60,525 | 25,135 | 35,395 |
Attended college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution | 19,325 | 8,625 | 10,695 |
Attended university | 40,895 | 16,375 | 24,515 |
Attended both college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution and university | 315 | 130 | 185 |
Attended both elementary or secondary school and postsecondary school | 275 | 130 | 145 |
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | |||
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data132 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate | 157,255 | 86,485 | 70,770 |
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate133 | 662,060 | 309,320 | 352,735 |
Highest certificate, diploma or degree | |||
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data132 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 137,525 | 73,150 | 64,375 |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate134 | 220,205 | 108,970 | 111,240 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 461,580 | 213,690 | 247,895 |
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 262,860 | 128,430 | 134,425 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 70,140 | 50,285 | 19,855 |
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma135 | 37,420 | 21,935 | 15,485 |
Apprenticeship certificate136 | 32,720 | 28,355 | 4,365 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma137 | 173,685 | 70,510 | 103,170 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 19,035 | 7,630 | 11,400 |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 198,725 | 85,255 | 113,470 |
Bachelor's degree | 131,470 | 55,740 | 75,730 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 12,185 | 5,260 | 6,920 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 5,045 | 2,600 | 2,450 |
Master's degree | 43,285 | 17,675 | 25,610 |
Earned doctorate138 | 6,745 | 3,985 | 2,760 |
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 | |||
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data139 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree140 | 357,735 | 182,120 | 175,615 |
Education | 32,930 | 8,240 | 24,690 |
13. Education | 32,930 | 8,240 | 24,690 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 11,870 | 5,625 | 6,245 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 1,640 | 1,170 | 470 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 10,235 | 4,455 | 5,780 |
Humanities | 21,850 | 8,850 | 13,005 |
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1,250 | 310 | 940 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 6,120 | 1,930 | 4,190 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 5,015 | 1,850 | 3,165 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanities141 | 620 | 260 | 360 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 1,510 | 860 | 655 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 2,360 | 1,385 | 975 |
54. History | 3,920 | 2,050 | 1,865 |
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN | 1,050 | 205 | 850 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 46,965 | 14,275 | 32,695 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 715 | 185 | 535 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 4,640 | 1,690 | 2,945 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 10,015 | 855 | 9,165 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 6,705 | 2,155 | 4,560 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences142 | 1,060 | 410 | 650 |
42. Psychology | 9,695 | 2,495 | 7,200 |
45. Social sciences | 14,135 | 6,485 | 7,650 |
Business, management and public administration | 101,875 | 33,235 | 68,645 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 205 | 20 | 190 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 7,570 | 1,505 | 6,070 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 94,100 | 31,710 | 62,395 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 19,060 | 9,095 | 9,965 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 8,445 | 3,490 | 4,955 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 4,580 | 1,895 | 2,685 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences143 | 410 | 85 | 325 |
40. Physical sciences | 5,025 | 3,405 | 1,620 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 600 | 220 | 375 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 18,165 | 11,610 | 6,555 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 14,910 | 10,200 | 4,705 |
25. Library science | 1,320 | 210 | 1,105 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 1,670 | 1,020 | 650 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences144 | 270 | 175 | 95 |
Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 96,510 | 89,100 | 7,405 |
04. Architecture and related services | 1,825 | 1,085 | 740 |
14. Engineering | 15,210 | 12,550 | 2,660 |
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians | 21,045 | 18,770 | 2,270 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 15 | 0 | 10 |
46. Construction trades | 25,495 | 24,855 | 635 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 21,915 | 21,295 | 625 |
48. Precision production | 11,010 | 10,540 | 470 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 9,905 | 5,160 | 4,745 |
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields145 | 5,970 | 2,615 | 3,355 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 3,945 | 2,545 | 1,390 |
Health and related fields | 70,545 | 11,535 | 59,020 |
30.37 Design for human health | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology | 4,335 | 2,110 | 2,225 |
51. Health professions and related programs145 | 64,255 | 8,350 | 55,905 |
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs | 185 | 30 | 150 |
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs | 1,775 | 1,035 | 740 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 31,815 | 16,945 | 14,875 |
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services | 17,515 | 4,470 | 13,050 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 250 | 215 | 25 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 730 | 690 | 40 |
43. Security and protective services | 4,760 | 3,625 | 1,135 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 8,560 | 7,950 | 620 |
Other146 | 75 | 25 | 50 |
Location of study | |||
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 data147 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 357,735 | 182,120 | 175,615 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree148 | 461,580 | 213,690 | 247,895 |
Location of study inside Canada | 421,185 | 193,660 | 227,525 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 324,820 | 145,670 | 179,150 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 96,365 | 47,990 | 48,370 |
Location of study outside Canada149 | 40,390 | 20,020 | 20,370 |
Americas | 10,510 | 5,215 | 5,290 |
United States of America | 8,620 | 4,330 | 4,290 |
Other locations of study in Americas | 1,890 | 880 | 1,010 |
Europe | 11,595 | 6,130 | 5,460 |
United Kingdom77 | 6,360 | 3,525 | 2,835 |
France | 375 | 185 | 190 |
Other locations of study in Europe | 4,860 | 2,425 | 2,435 |
Africa | 2,345 | 1,245 | 1,100 |
Asia | 15,035 | 6,985 | 8,045 |
India | 5,660 | 3,055 | 2,605 |
Philippines | 2,970 | 1,125 | 1,850 |
China83 | 1,650 | 785 | 865 |
Other locations of study in Asia | 4,750 | 2,025 | 2,725 |
Oceania | 910 | 450 | 460 |
Labour force status | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data150 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
In the labour force | 487,260 | 249,805 | 237,455 |
Employed | 425,190 | 218,955 | 206,235 |
Unemployed | 62,070 | 30,845 | 31,225 |
Not in the labour force | 332,055 | 146,005 | 186,050 |
Participation rate | 59.5 | 63.1 | 56.1 |
Employment rate | 51.9 | 55.3 | 48.7 |
Unemployment rate | 12.7 | 12.3 | 13.1 |
Work activity during the reference year | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data151 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
Did not work152 | 323,335 | 143,255 | 180,080 |
Worked | 495,980 | 252,550 | 243,425 |
Worked full year full time153 | 260,795 | 139,605 | 121,190 |
Worked part year and/or part time154 | 235,180 | 112,945 | 122,240 |
Average weeks worked in reference year | 40.7 | 40.9 | 40.5 |
Class of worker | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample data155 | 487,260 | 249,805 | 237,455 |
Class of worker - not applicable156 | 10,970 | 5,680 | 5,280 |
All classes of workers157 | 476,295 | 244,120 | 232,175 |
Employee | 421,080 | 210,355 | 210,725 |
Self-employed158 | 55,210 | 33,765 | 21,445 |
Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data159 | 819,315 | 395,805 | 423,510 |
All TEER categories160 | 530,410 | 270,085 | 260,325 |
TEER 0 management occupations161 | 54,555 | 31,510 | 23,050 |
TEER 1 professional occupations162 | 94,400 | 38,880 | 55,515 |
TEER 2 occupations163 | 108,140 | 67,600 | 40,540 |
TEER 3 occupations164 | 95,945 | 44,585 | 51,355 |
TEER 4 occupations165 | 87,980 | 39,590 | 48,390 |
TEER 5 occupations166 | 89,400 | 47,920 | 41,480 |
Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020 - 25% sample data167 | 530,410 | 270,085 | 260,325 |
0 Legislative and senior management occupations | 5,375 | 3,335 | 2,040 |
00 Legislative and senior managers | 5,375 | 3,335 | 2,040 |
1 Business, finance and administration occupations | 79,310 | 23,020 | 56,285 |
10 Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting) | 9,290 | 4,000 | 5,290 |
11 Professional occupations in finance and business | 15,085 | 6,510 | 8,570 |
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations | 11,710 | 3,465 | 8,245 |
13 Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations | 19,615 | 2,730 | 16,880 |
14 Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations | 23,610 | 6,310 | 17,295 |
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 34,275 | 26,145 | 8,130 |
20 Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems | 2,455 | 1,765 | 685 |
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences | 18,680 | 13,895 | 4,790 |
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences | 13,140 | 10,480 | 2,660 |
3 Health occupations | 48,825 | 8,345 | 40,480 |
30 Specialized middle management occupations in health care | 1,090 | 215 | 870 |
31 Professional occupations in health | 20,905 | 4,150 | 16,755 |
32 Technical occupations in health | 10,980 | 1,995 | 8,985 |
33 Assisting occupations in support of health services | 15,855 | 1,980 | 13,870 |
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 73,205 | 26,255 | 46,950 |
40 Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services | 5,520 | 3,000 | 2,515 |
41 Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services | 35,665 | 12,500 | 23,165 |
42 Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services | 16,030 | 4,635 | 11,385 |
43 Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection | 10,535 | 5,145 | 5,385 |
44 Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations | 4,265 | 760 | 3,505 |
45 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 1,195 | 205 | 990 |
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 15,920 | 6,990 | 8,935 |
50 Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 825 | 355 | 470 |
51 Professional occupations in art and culture | 4,070 | 1,830 | 2,240 |
52 Technical occupations in art, culture and sport | 3,870 | 1,945 | 1,930 |
53 Occupations in art, culture and sport | 4,085 | 1,730 | 2,355 |
54 Support occupations in sport | 2,995 | 1,085 | 1,915 |
55 Support occupations in art and culture | 75 | 55 | 25 |
6 Sales and service occupations | 141,360 | 60,170 | 81,190 |
60 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services | 19,095 | 10,190 | 8,905 |
62 Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services | 10,490 | 5,350 | 5,145 |
63 Occupations in sales and services | 17,945 | 7,075 | 10,870 |
64 Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations | 38,150 | 16,880 | 21,265 |
65 Sales and service support occupations | 55,675 | 20,675 | 35,000 |
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 89,775 | 82,710 | 7,065 |
70 Middle management occupations in trades and transportation | 6,040 | 4,950 | 1,090 |
72 Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers | 38,090 | 36,465 | 1,625 |
73 General trades | 23,235 | 21,685 | 1,550 |
74 Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers | 4,950 | 3,770 | 1,185 |
75 Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers | 17,470 | 15,840 | 1,620 |
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 20,715 | 17,070 | 3,645 |
80 Middle management occupations in production and agriculture | 3,060 | 2,310 | 750 |
82 Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 1,115 | 965 | 150 |
83 Occupations in natural resources and related production | 4,235 | 3,865 | 375 |
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 5,340 | 4,580 | 760 |
85 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers | 6,960 | 5,350 | 1,610 |
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 21,650 | 16,050 | 5,605 |
90 Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 1,805 | 1,390 | 420 |
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers | 2,715 | 2,290 | 425 |
93 Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors | 440 | 365 | 75 |
94 Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing | 8,670 | 6,205 | 2,460 |
95 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 8,025 | 5,795 | 2,230 |
Industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data168 | 487,260 | 249,805 | 237,455 |
Industry - not applicable156 | 10,970 | 5,680 | 5,280 |
All industries157 | 476,295 | 244,120 | 232,175 |
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 17,880 | 13,890 | 3,995 |
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3,065 | 2,725 | 340 |
22 Utilities | 3,655 | 2,690 | 970 |
23 Construction | 35,720 | 31,760 | 3,960 |
31-33 Manufacturing | 31,215 | 22,855 | 8,355 |
41 Wholesale trade | 11,400 | 8,170 | 3,230 |
44-45 Retail trade | 58,990 | 26,945 | 32,035 |
48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 19,930 | 15,510 | 4,420 |
51 Information and cultural industries | 8,260 | 4,700 | 3,560 |
52 Finance and insurance | 16,490 | 6,485 | 10,005 |
53 Real estate and rental and leasing | 6,570 | 3,490 | 3,080 |
54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 31,400 | 17,375 | 14,030 |
55 Management of companies and enterprises | 655 | 285 | 370 |
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 21,535 | 12,935 | 8,600 |
61 Educational services | 38,425 | 11,695 | 26,725 |
62 Health care and social assistance | 70,590 | 12,715 | 57,875 |
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation | 9,040 | 4,445 | 4,595 |
72 Accommodation and food services | 30,010 | 12,680 | 17,335 |
81 Other services (except public administration) | 19,400 | 9,340 | 10,060 |
91 Public administration | 42,065 | 23,430 | 18,640 |
Place of work status | |||
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data169 | 425,190 | 218,955 | 206,235 |
Worked at home | 88,135 | 39,780 | 48,360 |
Worked outside Canada | 1,040 | 810 | 230 |
No fixed workplace address | 57,305 | 44,135 | 13,170 |
Usual place of work | 278,705 | 134,230 | 144,475 |
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, 2020 - 25% sample data170 | 530,410 | 270,085 | 260,325 |
English | 519,545 | 265,385 | 254,165 |
French | 5,820 | 2,165 | 3,660 |
Non-official language | 2,340 | 1,300 | 1,045 |
Indigenous37 | 675 | 340 | 330 |
Non-Indigenous | 1,665 | 955 | 715 |
English and French | 1,655 | 680 | 970 |
English and non-official language(s) | 1,030 | 555 | 475 |
French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Multiple non-official languages | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Other language(s) 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, 2020 - 25% sample data171 | 530,410 | 270,085 | 260,325 |
None | 513,950 | 262,660 | 251,290 |
English | 3,515 | 1,480 | 2,030 |
French | 9,110 | 3,935 | 5,170 |
Non-official language | 3,295 | 1,715 | 1,580 |
Indigenous39 | 655 | 280 | 380 |
Non-Indigenous | 2,640 | 1,445 | 1,200 |
English and French | 15 | 15 | 0 |
English and non-official language(s) | 40 | 25 | 15 |
French and non-official language(s) | 230 | 95 | 130 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 270 | 155 | 110 |
Commuting destination | |||
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data172 | 278,705 | 134,230 | 144,475 |
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence | 201,500 | 96,490 | 105,005 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence | 47,015 | 20,630 | 26,385 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence | 25,755 | 14,375 | 11,380 |
Commute to a different province or territory | 4,435 | 2,735 | 1,700 |
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 data173 | 336,015 | 178,365 | 157,645 |
Car, truck or van - as a driver | 267,755 | 146,570 | 121,185 |
Car, truck or van - as a passenger | 25,910 | 11,410 | 14,500 |
Public transit | 13,900 | 6,205 | 7,695 |
Walked | 18,975 | 8,955 | 10,020 |
Bicycle | 1,605 | 1,160 | 450 |
Other method | 7,865 | 4,075 | 3,795 |
Commuting duration | |||
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data174 | 336,015 | 178,365 | 157,645 |
Less than 15 minutes | 128,935 | 62,025 | 66,910 |
15 to 29 minutes | 123,310 | 65,800 | 57,510 |
30 to 44 minutes | 51,690 | 29,915 | 21,775 |
45 to 59 minutes | 15,840 | 9,315 | 6,525 |
60 minutes and over | 16,230 | 11,310 | 4,920 |
Time leaving for work | |||
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data175 | 336,015 | 178,365 | 157,645 |
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 21,490 | 15,255 | 6,225 |
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 65,530 | 39,600 | 25,925 |
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 98,975 | 52,170 | 46,800 |
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 70,820 | 30,390 | 40,430 |
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 33,290 | 14,565 | 18,725 |
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 45,915 | 26,390 | 19,525 |
Mobility status 1 year ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data176 | 948,425 | 461,885 | 486,545 |
Non-movers | 832,565 | 405,570 | 426,990 |
Movers | 115,865 | 56,310 | 59,550 |
Non-migrants | 69,065 | 33,450 | 35,620 |
Migrants | 46,795 | 22,865 | 23,930 |
Internal migrants | 40,830 | 19,945 | 20,885 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 17,810 | 8,395 | 9,415 |
Interprovincial migrants | 23,010 | 11,545 | 11,465 |
External migrants | 5,970 | 2,920 | 3,055 |
Mobility status 5 years ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data177 | 915,520 | 445,160 | 470,365 |
Non-movers | 581,160 | 282,815 | 298,350 |
Movers | 334,365 | 162,345 | 172,020 |
Non-migrants | 155,120 | 74,805 | 80,315 |
Migrants | 179,245 | 87,545 | 91,695 |
Internal migrants | 143,135 | 68,580 | 74,555 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 76,050 | 35,460 | 40,590 |
Interprovincial migrants | 67,085 | 33,120 | 33,970 |
External migrants | 36,110 | 18,965 | 17,145 |
Note(s):
Source
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
How to cite
How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2024. (table). Special Interest Profile. 2021 Census of Population. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-26-00092021001. Ottawa. Released March 20, 2024.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/sip/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed July 13, 2024).
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