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 | 212,060 | 102,875 | 109,185 |
0 to 14 years | 38,430 | 19,535 | 18,895 |
0 to 4 years | 9,280 | 4,625 | 4,650 |
5 to 9 years | 12,870 | 6,390 | 6,480 |
10 to 14 years | 16,285 | 8,515 | 7,765 |
15 to 64 years | 141,515 | 68,740 | 72,770 |
15 to 19 years | 16,700 | 8,770 | 7,930 |
20 to 24 years | 13,330 | 6,795 | 6,535 |
25 to 29 years | 10,160 | 5,150 | 5,005 |
30 to 34 years | 10,305 | 4,770 | 5,530 |
35 to 39 years | 12,735 | 5,740 | 6,995 |
40 to 44 years | 15,095 | 6,870 | 8,230 |
45 to 49 years | 17,765 | 8,355 | 9,410 |
50 to 54 years | 17,575 | 8,755 | 8,820 |
55 to 59 years | 15,210 | 7,430 | 7,780 |
60 to 64 years | 12,640 | 6,100 | 6,535 |
65 years and over | 32,110 | 14,595 | 17,515 |
85 years and over | 3,565 | 1,480 | 2,090 |
Average age | 40.0 | 39.2 | 40.8 |
Median age | 41.6 | 40.4 | 42.4 |
Marital status | |||
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,285 |
Married or living common law | 107,240 | 53,240 | 53,995 |
Married | 99,285 | 49,265 | 50,015 |
Living common law | 7,960 | 3,975 | 3,985 |
Not married and not living common law | 66,385 | 30,095 | 36,290 |
Never married | 47,830 | 24,915 | 22,915 |
Separated | 3,695 | 1,345 | 2,345 |
Divorced | 7,755 | 2,445 | 5,315 |
Widowed | 7,100 | 1,390 | 5,710 |
Household type of person | |||
Total - Household type of person for the population in private households - 25% sample data4 | 212,060 | 102,875 | 109,185 |
Persons in one-census-family households without additional persons | 166,945 | 82,980 | 83,965 |
In a couple census family without children (no other persons present in the household) | 31,150 | 15,580 | 15,570 |
In a couple census family with children (no other persons present in the household)5 | 119,220 | 60,745 | 58,475 |
In a lone-parent census family (no other persons present in the household) | 16,575 | 6,650 | 9,920 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a man+ (no other persons present in the household)6 | 3,035 | 2,305 | 730 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a woman+ (no other persons present in the household)7 | 13,530 | 4,340 | 9,195 |
Persons in multigenerational households8 | 17,660 | 7,910 | 9,750 |
Persons in other census family households9 | 10,015 | 4,805 | 5,215 |
Persons in two-or-more-person non-census-family households | 4,005 | 2,135 | 1,870 |
Persons living alone (one-person households) | 13,430 | 5,045 | 8,380 |
Military service status | |||
Total - Military service status for the population aged 17 years and over in private households - 25% sample data10 | 166,680 | 79,830 | 86,845 |
Currently serving member | 180 | 160 | 20 |
Veteran | 1,120 | 940 | 180 |
No military service | 165,375 | 78,730 | 86,645 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,285 |
With total income | 164,420 | 78,760 | 85,660 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 19,350 | 8,210 | 11,140 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 18,425 | 7,775 | 10,645 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 20,280 | 8,335 | 11,945 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 15,030 | 6,160 | 8,870 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 12,285 | 5,235 | 7,055 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 10,930 | 4,640 | 6,290 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 9,375 | 4,340 | 5,045 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 8,290 | 3,930 | 4,360 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 6,725 | 3,450 | 3,275 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 6,030 | 2,975 | 3,055 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 19,515 | 10,785 | 8,725 |
$150,000 and over | 18,190 | 12,935 | 5,255 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,285 |
With after-tax income | 164,560 | 78,825 | 85,735 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 20,385 | 8,595 | 11,790 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 19,175 | 8,110 | 11,070 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 22,790 | 9,310 | 13,475 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 16,940 | 7,215 | 9,730 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 14,750 | 6,280 | 8,470 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 12,810 | 5,825 | 6,985 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 10,195 | 4,930 | 5,270 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 8,735 | 4,395 | 4,335 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 8,350 | 4,060 | 4,295 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 6,095 | 3,415 | 2,680 |
$100,000 and over | 24,330 | 16,695 | 7,635 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,285 |
With employment income | 121,885 | 61,865 | 60,020 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 29,230 | 13,470 | 15,765 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 11,580 | 5,140 | 6,435 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 8,000 | 3,620 | 4,380 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 7,225 | 3,200 | 4,025 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 6,895 | 3,175 | 3,725 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 6,885 | 3,115 | 3,775 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 6,255 | 2,875 | 3,380 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 5,610 | 2,660 | 2,950 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 4,760 | 2,395 | 2,365 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 4,985 | 2,345 | 2,645 |
$100,000 and over | 30,450 | 19,870 | 10,580 |
Income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data14 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,285 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 164,420 | 78,760 | 85,660 |
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 81,800 | 104,700 | 60,800 |
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 47,200 | 57,600 | 40,400 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 164,560 | 78,825 | 85,735 |
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 61,000 | 74,700 | 48,400 |
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 42,000 | 50,000 | 36,400 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 121,885 | 61,865 | 60,020 |
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 81,500 | 103,400 | 58,900 |
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 46,800 | 57,600 | 38,400 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 142,425 | 67,080 | 75,345 |
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,760 | 7,640 | 9,760 |
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 5,880 | 3,560 | 7,200 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 10,725 | 4,240 | 6,485 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 5,680 | 5,520 | 5,760 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 6,890 | 6,045 | 7,440 |
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 45,015 | 21,150 | 23,865 |
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 9,050 | 8,930 | 9,150 |
Employment income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,285 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 60,750 | 33,910 | 26,840 |
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 91,000 | 103,000 | 78,500 |
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)17 | 127,300 | 152,000 | 96,100 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data18 | 45,020 | 20,115 | 24,905 |
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 16,200 | 17,800 | 15,000 |
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 40,880 | 53,200 | 30,920 |
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data19 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%)20 | 90.8 | 93.8 | 85.8 |
Employment income (%)21 | 73.8 | 77.6 | 68.0 |
Government transfers (%)22 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 14.1 |
Employment insurance benefits (%)23 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%)24 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 4.8 |
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%)25 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 4.2 |
Income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data26 | 173,625 | 83,335 | 90,285 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 159,170 | 76,135 | 83,035 |
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 46,000 | 58,000 | 38,400 |
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 80,600 | 105,600 | 57,700 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 159,255 | 76,170 | 83,080 |
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 40,800 | 50,000 | 34,800 |
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 60,100 | 75,500 | 45,920 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 120,885 | 61,625 | 59,255 |
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 47,200 | 58,000 | 39,200 |
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 80,900 | 102,900 | 58,000 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 131,020 | 62,370 | 68,650 |
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 1,070 | 665 | 2,320 |
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 5,610 | 4,504 | 6,620 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 6,800 | 2,255 | 4,545 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 6,240 | 5,160 | 6,800 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,930 | 6,450 | 8,670 |
Employment income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data27 | 173,625 | 83,335 | 90,285 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 59,960 | 33,500 | 26,460 |
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 86,000 | 98,000 | 73,000 |
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)28 | 121,900 | 147,800 | 89,100 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data29 | 41,640 | 18,825 | 22,815 |
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 22,200 | 23,600 | 21,000 |
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 46,920 | 59,500 | 36,560 |
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 (%) | 94.2 | 96.6 | 90.6 |
Employment income (%) | 76.2 | 78.8 | 71.8 |
Government transfers (%) | 5.7 | 3.5 | 9.5 |
Employment insurance benefits (%) | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
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 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
In the bottom half of the distribution | 67,700 | 31,545 | 36,150 |
In the bottom decile | 16,460 | 7,715 | 8,745 |
In the second decile | 12,410 | 5,560 | 6,850 |
In the third decile | 12,135 | 5,675 | 6,460 |
In the fourth decile | 12,130 | 5,780 | 6,350 |
In the fifth decile | 14,570 | 6,820 | 7,745 |
In the top half of the distribution | 144,360 | 71,325 | 73,030 |
In the sixth decile | 15,500 | 7,515 | 7,980 |
In the seventh decile | 18,760 | 9,120 | 9,645 |
In the eighth decile | 21,790 | 10,730 | 11,060 |
In the ninth decile | 32,690 | 16,050 | 16,635 |
In the top decile | 55,625 | 27,910 | 27,715 |
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 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
In poverty based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) | 17,200 | 8,295 | 8,905 |
Poverty rate based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) (%)33 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
LIM low-income status in 2020 | |||
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data34 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) | 18,135 | 8,295 | 9,840 |
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) | 8.6 | 8.1 | 9.0 |
Knowledge of official languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data35 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
English only | 183,850 | 90,835 | 93,020 |
French only | 130 | 50 | 75 |
English and French | 23,230 | 10,050 | 13,185 |
Neither English nor French | 4,850 | 1,940 | 2,910 |
Language spoken most often at home | |||
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data36 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
English | 155,960 | 76,110 | 79,850 |
French | 1,165 | 520 | 645 |
Non-official language | 41,715 | 19,965 | 21,750 |
Indigenous37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 41,715 | 19,965 | 21,750 |
English and French | 535 | 215 | 320 |
English and non-official language(s) | 12,285 | 5,895 | 6,390 |
French and non-official language(s) | 20 | 0 | 15 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 220 | 90 | 130 |
Multiple non-official languages | 155 | 75 | 75 |
Other language(s) spoken regularly at home | |||
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data38 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
None | 161,385 | 78,865 | 82,515 |
English | 18,310 | 8,855 | 9,455 |
French | 2,465 | 1,070 | 1,390 |
Non-official language | 24,130 | 11,335 | 12,795 |
Indigenous39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 24,125 | 11,335 | 12,790 |
English and French | 310 | 130 | 175 |
English and non-official language(s) | 1,870 | 960 | 915 |
French and non-official language(s) | 1,235 | 545 | 690 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 55 | 35 | 25 |
Multiple non-official languages | 2,300 | 1,065 | 1,235 |
Mother tongue | |||
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data40 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
English | 122,175 | 60,500 | 61,680 |
French | 2,650 | 1,120 | 1,530 |
Non-official language | 74,810 | 35,190 | 39,620 |
Indigenous41 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 74,800 | 35,185 | 39,615 |
English and French | 1,090 | 505 | 585 |
English and non-official language(s) | 9,960 | 4,975 | 4,985 |
French and non-official language(s) | 235 | 105 | 135 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 405 | 175 | 235 |
Multiple non-official languages | 735 | 315 | 425 |
First official language spoken | |||
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data42 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
English | 201,940 | 98,660 | 103,280 |
French | 2,950 | 1,230 | 1,715 |
English and French | 2,405 | 1,075 | 1,330 |
Neither English nor French | 4,765 | 1,905 | 2,855 |
Knowledge of languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data43 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Official languages | 207,210 | 100,930 | 106,275 |
English | 207,080 | 100,880 | 106,200 |
French | 23,360 | 10,105 | 13,255 |
Non-official languages | 100,420 | 47,665 | 52,755 |
Indigenous41 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Non-Indigenous | 100,400 | 47,660 | 52,745 |
Number of languages known | |||
Total - Number of languages known for the population in private households - 25% sample data44 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Knowledge of one language | 103,040 | 51,405 | 51,635 |
English only | 98,575 | 49,580 | 48,990 |
French only | 70 | 40 | 30 |
Non-official language only | 4,400 | 1,790 | 2,615 |
Knowledge of more than one language | 109,015 | 51,470 | 57,545 |
English and French only | 12,995 | 5,590 | 7,405 |
English, French and one or more non-official languages | 10,230 | 4,460 | 5,775 |
English and one or more non-official languages | 85,280 | 41,250 | 44,025 |
French and one or more non-official languages | 60 | 20 | 45 |
Multiple non-official languages only | 450 | 155 | 300 |
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 | 50,080 | 25,555 | 24,525 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 4,465 | 2,250 | 2,210 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 45,615 | 23,295 | 22,320 |
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 | 39,980 | 20,510 | 19,475 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 3,775 | 1,895 | 1,885 |
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 2,205 | 1,125 | 1,080 |
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 1,570 | 770 | 795 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 36,205 | 18,610 | 17,590 |
Indigenous identity | |||
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Indigenous identity48 | 1,415 | 610 | 805 |
Single Indigenous responses49 | 1,300 | 570 | 730 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 750 | 350 | 400 |
Métis | 540 | 220 | 320 |
Inuk (Inuit) | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Multiple Indigenous responses50 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere51 | 95 | 45 | 55 |
Non-Indigenous identity | 210,645 | 102,265 | 108,380 |
Registered or Treaty Indian status | |||
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Registered or Treaty Indian52 | 440 | 205 | 240 |
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian | 211,620 | 102,675 | 108,945 |
Indigenous ancestry | |||
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Indigenous ancestry (only)54 | 295 | 120 | 180 |
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)55 | 290 | 115 | 180 |
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry | 200 | 75 | 125 |
Métis single ancestry | 80 | 35 | 50 |
Inuit single ancestry | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)56 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries57 | 1,835 | 865 | 965 |
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries58 | 1,805 | 845 | 955 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 1,275 | 625 | 655 |
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 520 | 220 | 300 |
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries59 | 30 | 20 | 15 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 30 | 20 | 15 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous ancestry only60 | 209,930 | 101,890 | 108,040 |
Acceptable housing | |||
Total - Acceptable housing for the population in private households - 25% sample data61 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Below affordability threshold only | 44,865 | 21,295 | 23,570 |
Below suitability threshold only | 9,480 | 4,480 | 4,995 |
Below adequacy threshold only | 4,430 | 2,100 | 2,335 |
Below affordability and suitability thresholds | 3,520 | 1,625 | 1,895 |
Below affordability and adequacy thresholds | 1,435 | 635 | 795 |
Below suitability and adequacy thresholds | 775 | 300 | 480 |
Below affordability, suitability and adequacy thresholds | 100 | 40 | 60 |
Acceptable | 147,445 | 72,390 | 75,055 |
Core housing need | |||
Total - Household examined for core housing need for the population in private households - 25% sample data62 | 203,060 | 98,640 | 104,420 |
In core need | 15,375 | 6,760 | 8,620 |
Not in core need | 187,685 | 91,880 | 95,805 |
Tenure | |||
Total - Tenure for the population in private households - 25% sample data63 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Owner | 170,400 | 82,935 | 87,470 |
Renter | 41,660 | 19,940 | 21,715 |
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Citizenship | |||
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data64 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Canadian citizens65 | 181,810 | 88,405 | 93,410 |
Canadian citizens only | 140,210 | 68,205 | 72,005 |
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country | 41,600 | 20,195 | 21,405 |
Not Canadian citizens66 | 30,245 | 14,470 | 15,775 |
Immigrant status and period of immigration | |||
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data67 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Non-immigrants68 | 119,595 | 59,155 | 60,435 |
Immigrants69 | 87,345 | 41,190 | 46,155 |
Before 1980 | 15,260 | 7,150 | 8,110 |
1980 to 1990 | 8,250 | 3,920 | 4,335 |
1991 to 2000 | 14,250 | 6,565 | 7,680 |
2001 to 2010 | 21,195 | 9,970 | 11,225 |
2011 to 202170 | 28,390 | 13,585 | 14,805 |
2011 to 2015 | 12,900 | 5,995 | 6,905 |
2016 to 2021 | 15,490 | 7,595 | 7,900 |
Non-permanent residents71 | 5,125 | 2,530 | 2,590 |
Age at immigration | |||
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data72 | 87,345 | 41,190 | 46,155 |
Under 5 years | 9,080 | 4,445 | 4,635 |
5 to 14 years | 16,115 | 8,165 | 7,950 |
15 to 24 years | 13,045 | 5,715 | 7,330 |
25 to 44 years | 40,985 | 18,980 | 22,005 |
45 years and over | 8,120 | 3,890 | 4,225 |
Place of birth | |||
Total - Place of birth for the population in private households - 25% sample data73 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Born in Canada | 116,605 | 57,730 | 58,880 |
Born outside Canada | 95,455 | 45,145 | 50,305 |
Americas | 12,665 | 5,795 | 6,875 |
North America | 4,040 | 1,930 | 2,115 |
United States of America | 4,040 | 1,930 | 2,115 |
Other places of birth in North America | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central America | 1,130 | 520 | 610 |
El Salvador | 120 | 45 | 70 |
Guatemala | 65 | 20 | 45 |
Mexico | 765 | 370 | 390 |
Other places of birth in Central America | 180 | 80 | 100 |
Caribbean and Bermuda | 2,860 | 1,280 | 1,580 |
Barbados | 140 | 55 | 80 |
Cuba | 125 | 50 | 75 |
Dominican Republic | 185 | 85 | 100 |
Grenada | 45 | 35 | 15 |
Haiti | 35 | 20 | 10 |
Jamaica | 1,105 | 505 | 605 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 25 | 10 | 15 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 865 | 350 | 510 |
Other places of birth in Caribbean and Bermuda | 335 | 170 | 170 |
South America | 4,635 | 2,065 | 2,575 |
Argentina | 285 | 120 | 170 |
Brazil | 1,115 | 515 | 600 |
Chile | 195 | 75 | 115 |
Colombia | 825 | 345 | 480 |
Ecuador | 135 | 45 | 90 |
Guyana | 415 | 190 | 225 |
Peru | 690 | 310 | 380 |
Venezuela74 | 895 | 435 | 460 |
Other places of birth in South America | 80 | 25 | 50 |
Europe | 24,000 | 11,370 | 12,630 |
Western Europe | 2,225 | 1,065 | 1,165 |
Austria | 160 | 65 | 95 |
Belgium | 120 | 70 | 45 |
France | 330 | 155 | 175 |
Germany | 1,005 | 475 | 530 |
Netherlands | 395 | 185 | 210 |
Switzerland | 215 | 115 | 100 |
Other places of birth in Western Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Eastern Europe | 6,775 | 3,050 | 3,725 |
Belarus | 175 | 70 | 100 |
Bulgaria | 300 | 140 | 155 |
Czechia | 140 | 65 | 70 |
Hungary | 300 | 135 | 165 |
Moldova75 | 80 | 45 | 35 |
Poland | 2,375 | 1,035 | 1,345 |
Romania | 1,050 | 495 | 550 |
Russian Federation | 995 | 420 | 580 |
Slovakia | 310 | 175 | 135 |
Ukraine | 865 | 395 | 475 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Europe | 190 | 80 | 115 |
Northern Europe | 7,820 | 3,705 | 4,115 |
Denmark | 80 | 30 | 50 |
Ireland76 | 450 | 205 | 245 |
United Kingdom77 | 7,070 | 3,370 | 3,700 |
Other places of birth in Northern Europe | 215 | 100 | 120 |
Southern Europe | 7,170 | 3,540 | 3,625 |
Albania | 275 | 155 | 125 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 640 | 320 | 320 |
Croatia | 1,185 | 515 | 665 |
Greece | 340 | 165 | 175 |
Italy | 1,605 | 850 | 750 |
North Macedonia | 275 | 130 | 150 |
Portugal | 1,875 | 900 | 970 |
Serbia78 | 540 | 250 | 290 |
Spain | 130 | 95 | 35 |
Other places of birth in Southern Europe | 310 | 160 | 150 |
Africa | 7,805 | 3,935 | 3,875 |
Western Africa | 1,315 | 650 | 670 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 40 | 30 | 15 |
Ghana | 155 | 65 | 90 |
Nigeria | 1,040 | 515 | 525 |
Other places of birth in Western Africa | 75 | 35 | 40 |
Eastern Africa | 1,275 | 595 | 675 |
Eritrea | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ethiopia | 65 | 35 | 30 |
Kenya | 390 | 170 | 220 |
Mauritius | 125 | 65 | 55 |
Somalia | 70 | 30 | 40 |
Tanzania79 | 190 | 110 | 80 |
Uganda | 170 | 75 | 95 |
Zimbabwe | 150 | 65 | 85 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Africa | 120 | 50 | 70 |
Northern Africa | 3,580 | 1,860 | 1,725 |
Algeria | 75 | 30 | 40 |
Egypt | 3,055 | 1,610 | 1,450 |
Morocco | 130 | 65 | 60 |
Sudan80 | 130 | 55 | 75 |
Tunisia | 70 | 30 | 40 |
Other places of birth in Northern Africa | 125 | 70 | 55 |
Central Africa | 120 | 50 | 70 |
Cameroon | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 65 | 30 | 30 |
Other places of birth in Central Africa | 35 | 15 | 25 |
Southern Africa | 1,510 | 780 | 735 |
South Africa, Republic of | 1,495 | 765 | 735 |
Other places of birth in Southern Africa | 15 | 10 | 10 |
Asia | 50,510 | 23,780 | 26,730 |
West Central Asia and the Middle East | 10,685 | 5,290 | 5,395 |
Afghanistan | 455 | 200 | 260 |
Iran81 | 1,420 | 710 | 710 |
Iraq | 1,565 | 740 | 825 |
Israel | 295 | 135 | 160 |
Jordan | 675 | 355 | 320 |
Kazakhstan | 90 | 30 | 60 |
Kuwait | 540 | 275 | 270 |
Lebanon | 750 | 380 | 370 |
Saudi Arabia | 905 | 430 | 480 |
Syria82 | 1,160 | 575 | 590 |
Turkey | 640 | 340 | 300 |
United Arab Emirates | 1,320 | 700 | 620 |
Other places of birth in West Central Asia and the Middle East | 855 | 420 | 435 |
Eastern Asia | 19,115 | 8,770 | 10,340 |
China83 | 14,470 | 6,695 | 7,780 |
Hong Kong84 | 1,325 | 640 | 685 |
Japan | 250 | 85 | 170 |
Korea, South85 | 2,570 | 1,135 | 1,435 |
Taiwan | 405 | 180 | 225 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Asia | 85 | 45 | 45 |
Southeast Asia | 4,805 | 1,805 | 3,000 |
Cambodia | 25 | 10 | 15 |
Indonesia | 185 | 75 | 110 |
Laos86 | 55 | 30 | 30 |
Malaysia | 270 | 95 | 165 |
Philippines | 3,085 | 1,085 | 1,995 |
Singapore | 260 | 130 | 125 |
Thailand | 80 | 35 | 45 |
Viet Nam | 810 | 330 | 485 |
Other places of birth in Southeast Asia | 35 | 15 | 20 |
Southern Asia | 15,915 | 7,920 | 7,995 |
Bangladesh | 260 | 125 | 140 |
India | 9,885 | 4,900 | 4,980 |
Nepal | 50 | 25 | 30 |
Pakistan | 5,110 | 2,575 | 2,540 |
Sri Lanka | 615 | 300 | 310 |
Other places of birth in Southern Asia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Oceania | 465 | 265 | 200 |
Australia | 340 | 200 | 140 |
Fiji | 30 | 10 | 20 |
New Zealand | 85 | 55 | 25 |
Other places of birth in Oceania | 0 | 0 | 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 | 87,345 | 41,190 | 46,155 |
Americas | 10,630 | 4,820 | 5,810 |
Brazil | 915 | 410 | 500 |
Colombia | 765 | 325 | 440 |
El Salvador | 105 | 40 | 65 |
Guyana | 410 | 190 | 220 |
Haiti | 35 | 20 | 10 |
Jamaica | 1,090 | 505 | 585 |
Mexico | 660 | 335 | 325 |
Peru | 645 | 285 | 360 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 830 | 330 | 500 |
United States of America | 2,775 | 1,320 | 1,450 |
Other places of birth in Americas | 2,410 | 1,070 | 1,335 |
Europe | 22,610 | 10,670 | 11,940 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 640 | 320 | 320 |
Croatia | 1,150 | 505 | 645 |
France | 275 | 115 | 160 |
Germany | 950 | 445 | 505 |
Greece | 310 | 155 | 150 |
Hungary | 295 | 130 | 165 |
Italy | 1,530 | 815 | 715 |
Netherlands | 380 | 175 | 205 |
Poland | 2,350 | 1,020 | 1,330 |
Portugal | 1,830 | 880 | 950 |
Romania | 1,015 | 490 | 530 |
Russian Federation | 940 | 395 | 545 |
Serbia78 | 515 | 245 | 270 |
Ukraine | 810 | 360 | 455 |
United Kingdom77 | 6,470 | 3,090 | 3,385 |
Other places of birth in Europe | 3,145 | 1,540 | 1,605 |
Africa | 7,270 | 3,660 | 3,605 |
Algeria | 75 | 30 | 40 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 45 | 25 | 25 |
Egypt | 2,885 | 1,505 | 1,380 |
Eritrea | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ethiopia | 50 | 30 | 25 |
Morocco | 130 | 65 | 60 |
Nigeria | 990 | 490 | 500 |
Somalia | 70 | 30 | 40 |
South Africa, Republic of | 1,295 | 660 | 640 |
Other places of birth in Africa | 1,725 | 820 | 900 |
Asia | 46,460 | 21,815 | 24,640 |
Afghanistan | 455 | 200 | 260 |
Iran81 | 1,380 | 685 | 700 |
Iraq | 1,515 | 720 | 795 |
Lebanon | 675 | 340 | 335 |
Syria82 | 1,135 | 565 | 570 |
Turkey | 535 | 295 | 245 |
China83 | 13,335 | 6,140 | 7,195 |
Hong Kong84 | 1,205 | 550 | 655 |
Korea, South85 | 2,185 | 970 | 1,210 |
Taiwan | 375 | 170 | 210 |
Philippines | 2,935 | 1,075 | 1,860 |
Viet Nam | 740 | 315 | 425 |
Bangladesh | 240 | 110 | 130 |
India | 8,875 | 4,360 | 4,510 |
Pakistan | 4,980 | 2,495 | 2,480 |
Sri Lanka | 595 | 300 | 295 |
Other places of birth in Asia | 5,295 | 2,520 | 2,775 |
Oceania and other places of birth89 | 380 | 230 | 155 |
Generation status | |||
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data90 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
First generation91 | 95,455 | 45,145 | 50,305 |
Second generation92 | 57,375 | 28,760 | 28,615 |
Third generation or more93 | 59,230 | 28,965 | 30,260 |
Admission category and applicant type | |||
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the population in private households - 25% sample data94 | 212,060 | 102,870 | 109,185 |
Economic immigrants95 | 50,485 | 25,090 | 25,395 |
Principal applicants96 | 18,870 | 12,490 | 6,380 |
Secondary applicants97 | 31,610 | 12,600 | 19,010 |
Immigrants sponsored by family98 | 14,840 | 5,545 | 9,290 |
Refugees99 | 6,340 | 3,195 | 3,140 |
Other immigrants100 | 425 | 205 | 215 |
Admission category - not applicable101 | 139,975 | 68,835 | 71,140 |
Visible minority | |||
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data102 | 212,060 | 102,875 | 109,180 |
Total visible minority population103 | 90,130 | 43,235 | 46,895 |
South Asian | 28,685 | 14,310 | 14,375 |
Chinese | 23,050 | 10,870 | 12,190 |
Black | 7,020 | 3,340 | 3,680 |
Filipino | 4,170 | 1,655 | 2,515 |
Arab | 10,020 | 5,050 | 4,970 |
Latin American | 4,265 | 1,925 | 2,340 |
Southeast Asian | 1,605 | 705 | 900 |
West Asian | 2,480 | 1,240 | 1,240 |
Korean | 3,440 | 1,620 | 1,820 |
Japanese | 660 | 310 | 350 |
Visible minority, n.i.e.104 | 1,290 | 595 | 695 |
Multiple visible minorities | 3,445 | 1,620 | 1,825 |
Not a visible minority105 | 121,930 | 59,640 | 62,290 |
Ethnic or cultural origin | |||
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 | 212,060 | 102,875 | 109,180 |
Canadian | 17,040 | 8,485 | 8,555 |
English | 30,610 | 14,950 | 15,660 |
Irish | 24,840 | 11,740 | 13,100 |
Scottish | 24,210 | 11,835 | 12,370 |
French, n.o.s.107 | 9,570 | 4,510 | 5,065 |
German | 11,935 | 5,830 | 6,105 |
Chinese | 22,720 | 10,650 | 12,070 |
Italian | 15,320 | 7,790 | 7,525 |
Indian (India) | 15,705 | 7,810 | 7,895 |
Ukrainian | 6,060 | 2,950 | 3,115 |
Dutch | 4,650 | 2,405 | 2,245 |
Polish | 8,660 | 4,135 | 4,520 |
Québécois | 285 | 130 | 160 |
British Isles, n.o.s.108 | 8,195 | 3,905 | 4,290 |
Filipino | 4,255 | 1,710 | 2,545 |
French Canadian | 1,750 | 790 | 965 |
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.109 | 2,470 | 1,245 | 1,225 |
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.110 | 620 | 295 | 330 |
Métis | 635 | 280 | 355 |
European, n.o.s.111 | 2,720 | 1,390 | 1,330 |
Russian | 3,055 | 1,415 | 1,640 |
Norwegian | 860 | 435 | 430 |
Welsh | 2,620 | 1,260 | 1,365 |
Portuguese | 6,720 | 3,240 | 3,480 |
American | 2,415 | 1,185 | 1,235 |
Spanish | 3,000 | 1,315 | 1,685 |
Swedish | 1,095 | 475 | 615 |
Hungarian | 2,290 | 1,090 | 1,195 |
Acadian | 300 | 140 | 165 |
Pakistani | 6,975 | 3,425 | 3,550 |
African, n.o.s.112 | 1,870 | 955 | 915 |
Jewish | 1,280 | 635 | 645 |
Punjabi | 2,155 | 1,030 | 1,120 |
Vietnamese | 1,210 | 535 | 680 |
Arab, n.o.s.113 | 3,905 | 1,970 | 1,935 |
Greek | 2,620 | 1,410 | 1,210 |
Jamaican | 2,110 | 1,065 | 1,045 |
Asian, n.o.s.114 | 2,310 | 1,075 | 1,230 |
Cree, n.o.s.115 | 115 | 55 | 55 |
Korean | 3,435 | 1,590 | 1,845 |
Romanian | 1,855 | 970 | 880 |
Lebanese | 1,560 | 775 | 790 |
Iranian | 1,540 | 770 | 770 |
Christian, n.i.e.116 | 1,390 | 660 | 730 |
Danish | 895 | 415 | 485 |
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.117 | 180 | 80 | 100 |
Sikh | 1,065 | 525 | 535 |
Austrian | 1,190 | 595 | 595 |
Belgian | 565 | 310 | 255 |
Haitian | 55 | 30 | 30 |
Hindu | 2,230 | 1,155 | 1,075 |
Mexican | 940 | 490 | 450 |
Mennonite | 160 | 60 | 105 |
Swiss | 750 | 420 | 335 |
Finnish | 880 | 465 | 415 |
Sri Lankan | 640 | 310 | 325 |
Croatian | 3,865 | 1,820 | 2,050 |
Japanese | 920 | 445 | 480 |
South Asian, n.o.s.118 | 1,805 | 920 | 885 |
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.119 | 190 | 100 | 100 |
Northern European, n.o.s.120 | 555 | 280 | 280 |
Muslim | 1,240 | 615 | 635 |
Egyptian | 3,830 | 2,005 | 1,825 |
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.121 | 925 | 470 | 450 |
Tamil | 490 | 230 | 255 |
Icelandic | 305 | 155 | 145 |
Colombian | 1,000 | 480 | 515 |
Moroccan | 130 | 65 | 65 |
Czech | 730 | 385 | 345 |
Syrian | 1,375 | 680 | 695 |
Guyanese | 600 | 250 | 350 |
Afghan | 885 | 380 | 515 |
Black, n.o.s.122 | 390 | 180 | 210 |
Serbian | 2,065 | 1,025 | 1,040 |
Ojibway | 130 | 40 | 90 |
Newfoundlander | 300 | 145 | 150 |
Hong Konger | 530 | 255 | 275 |
Ontarian | 555 | 285 | 270 |
Persian | 845 | 450 | 395 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 1,085 | 495 | 595 |
Turkish | 1,205 | 670 | 535 |
Inuit, n.o.s.123 | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Bangladeshi | 330 | 165 | 165 |
Algerian | 90 | 40 | 50 |
Brazilian | 955 | 440 | 520 |
Nigerian | 725 | 365 | 360 |
Armenian | 485 | 240 | 245 |
Slovak | 880 | 455 | 420 |
Eastern European, n.o.s.124 | 510 | 250 | 255 |
Somali | 205 | 95 | 105 |
Taiwanese | 330 | 150 | 180 |
Iraqi | 1,025 | 500 | 525 |
Salvadorean | 95 | 35 | 65 |
African Caribbean | 425 | 170 | 250 |
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.125 | 685 | 345 | 335 |
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.126 | 1,310 | 680 | 630 |
Caribbean, n.o.s.127 | 470 | 220 | 250 |
Algonquin | 35 | 15 | 20 |
West Indian, n.o.s.128 | 465 | 200 | 265 |
Lithuanian | 660 | 275 | 385 |
Religion | |||
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data129 | 212,060 | 102,875 | 109,180 |
Buddhist | 2,390 | 1,080 | 1,310 |
Christian | 111,530 | 52,170 | 59,360 |
Christian, n.o.s.130 | 14,520 | 6,630 | 7,890 |
Anabaptist | 460 | 200 | 260 |
Anglican | 7,990 | 3,755 | 4,235 |
Baptist | 1,525 | 655 | 870 |
Catholic | 61,050 | 28,805 | 32,250 |
Christian Orthodox | 8,405 | 4,200 | 4,200 |
Jehovah's Witness | 475 | 200 | 265 |
Latter Day Saints | 105 | 40 | 75 |
Lutheran | 1,320 | 625 | 690 |
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) | 410 | 215 | 205 |
Pentecostal and other Charismatic | 1,260 | 590 | 670 |
Presbyterian | 3,080 | 1,390 | 1,695 |
Reformed | 365 | 210 | 155 |
United Church | 6,910 | 3,040 | 3,870 |
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions | 3,650 | 1,625 | 2,025 |
Hindu | 9,510 | 4,775 | 4,735 |
Jewish | 1,335 | 655 | 680 |
Muslim | 22,015 | 10,895 | 11,120 |
Sikh | 4,045 | 1,935 | 2,110 |
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality | 20 | 0 | 15 |
Other religions and spiritual traditions | 1,140 | 540 | 600 |
No religion and secular perspectives | 60,075 | 30,815 | 29,260 |
School attendance | |||
Total - School attendance for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data131 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
Did not attend school | 142,850 | 68,450 | 74,400 |
Attended school | 30,770 | 14,890 | 15,890 |
Attended elementary or secondary school only | 11,735 | 6,065 | 5,670 |
Attended postsecondary school only | 18,965 | 8,770 | 10,190 |
Attended college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution | 5,575 | 2,560 | 3,010 |
Attended university | 13,280 | 6,175 | 7,110 |
Attended both college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution and university | 105 | 35 | 70 |
Attended both elementary or secondary school and postsecondary school | 75 | 45 | 30 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate | 19,365 | 9,470 | 9,895 |
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate133 | 154,260 | 73,870 | 80,395 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 18,145 | 8,770 | 9,375 |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate134 | 36,890 | 17,965 | 18,925 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 118,590 | 56,600 | 61,985 |
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 35,355 | 16,295 | 19,055 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 4,910 | 3,215 | 1,690 |
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma135 | 2,535 | 1,420 | 1,110 |
Apprenticeship certificate136 | 2,375 | 1,795 | 575 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma137 | 25,865 | 11,145 | 14,720 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 4,580 | 1,935 | 2,645 |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 83,230 | 40,305 | 42,925 |
Bachelor's degree | 51,400 | 23,935 | 27,465 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 5,225 | 2,365 | 2,865 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 2,380 | 1,125 | 1,260 |
Master's degree | 21,565 | 11,275 | 10,290 |
Earned doctorate138 | 2,660 | 1,605 | 1,055 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree140 | 55,035 | 26,730 | 28,300 |
Education | 5,675 | 950 | 4,725 |
13. Education | 5,675 | 950 | 4,725 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 4,615 | 1,570 | 3,045 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 435 | 265 | 160 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 4,185 | 1,300 | 2,885 |
Humanities | 7,080 | 2,110 | 4,970 |
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 830 | 155 | 670 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 1,925 | 415 | 1,505 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 2,245 | 650 | 1,600 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanities141 | 150 | 40 | 110 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 385 | 185 | 205 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 300 | 170 | 130 |
54. History | 915 | 460 | 460 |
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN | 325 | 35 | 290 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 17,395 | 6,415 | 10,980 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 125 | 30 | 95 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 2,155 | 730 | 1,420 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 1,580 | 105 | 1,475 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 2,805 | 1,125 | 1,685 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences142 | 325 | 130 | 195 |
42. Psychology | 2,520 | 530 | 1,990 |
45. Social sciences | 7,885 | 3,765 | 4,120 |
Business, management and public administration | 34,080 | 17,040 | 17,040 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 30 | 10 | 20 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 1,235 | 280 | 955 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 32,815 | 16,755 | 16,065 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 5,790 | 2,760 | 3,030 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 2,255 | 890 | 1,365 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 1,545 | 630 | 920 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences143 | 105 | 15 | 90 |
40. Physical sciences | 1,750 | 1,170 | 580 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 130 | 60 | 70 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 7,580 | 4,685 | 2,905 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 5,685 | 3,805 | 1,880 |
25. Library science | 280 | 40 | 240 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 1,365 | 655 | 710 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences144 | 255 | 180 | 75 |
Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 19,280 | 15,705 | 3,580 |
04. Architecture and related services | 1,295 | 785 | 510 |
14. Engineering | 11,105 | 8,555 | 2,555 |
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians | 3,155 | 2,765 | 390 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
46. Construction trades | 1,450 | 1,400 | 50 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 1,475 | 1,435 | 40 |
48. Precision production | 800 | 765 | 35 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 1,430 | 740 | 685 |
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields145 | 855 | 440 | 410 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 570 | 295 | 275 |
Health and related fields | 12,565 | 3,220 | 9,345 |
30.37 Design for human health | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology | 1,465 | 725 | 740 |
51. Health professions and related programs145 | 10,455 | 2,145 | 8,305 |
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs | 35 | 15 | 20 |
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs | 615 | 330 | 275 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 3,080 | 1,415 | 1,665 |
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services | 1,705 | 390 | 1,315 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 35 | 30 | 10 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 20 | 20 | 0 |
43. Security and protective services | 890 | 590 | 300 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 435 | 385 | 45 |
Other146 | 20 | 10 | 10 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 55,035 | 26,730 | 28,300 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree148 | 118,590 | 56,600 | 61,985 |
Location of study inside Canada | 76,980 | 36,775 | 40,210 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 68,195 | 32,445 | 35,750 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 8,785 | 4,325 | 4,460 |
Location of study outside Canada149 | 41,605 | 19,830 | 21,775 |
Americas | 8,075 | 3,940 | 4,135 |
United States of America | 5,145 | 2,695 | 2,455 |
Other locations of study in Americas | 2,925 | 1,240 | 1,685 |
Europe | 9,970 | 5,235 | 4,730 |
United Kingdom77 | 4,230 | 2,355 | 1,875 |
France | 255 | 145 | 105 |
Other locations of study in Europe | 5,490 | 2,740 | 2,750 |
Africa | 3,140 | 1,565 | 1,580 |
Asia | 19,755 | 8,720 | 11,040 |
India | 4,810 | 2,275 | 2,535 |
Philippines | 1,540 | 440 | 1,100 |
China83 | 6,145 | 2,820 | 3,330 |
Other locations of study in Asia | 7,265 | 3,190 | 4,075 |
Oceania | 665 | 370 | 290 |
Labour force status | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data150 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
In the labour force | 113,195 | 58,365 | 54,830 |
Employed | 99,950 | 52,465 | 47,485 |
Unemployed | 13,245 | 5,900 | 7,345 |
Not in the labour force | 60,435 | 24,975 | 35,460 |
Participation rate | 65.2 | 70.0 | 60.7 |
Employment rate | 57.6 | 63.0 | 52.6 |
Unemployment rate | 11.7 | 10.1 | 13.4 |
Work activity during the reference year | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data151 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
Did not work152 | 61,575 | 25,635 | 35,935 |
Worked | 112,055 | 57,700 | 54,350 |
Worked full year full time153 | 63,085 | 35,465 | 27,620 |
Worked part year and/or part time154 | 48,965 | 22,240 | 26,725 |
Average weeks worked in reference year | 41.1 | 42.2 | 39.9 |
Class of worker | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample data155 | 113,195 | 58,365 | 54,830 |
Class of worker - not applicable156 | 3,660 | 1,685 | 1,975 |
All classes of workers157 | 109,530 | 56,680 | 52,850 |
Employee | 88,730 | 43,930 | 44,795 |
Self-employed158 | 20,805 | 12,750 | 8,055 |
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 | 173,625 | 83,340 | 90,290 |
All TEER categories160 | 120,275 | 61,710 | 58,570 |
TEER 0 management occupations161 | 22,515 | 13,945 | 8,570 |
TEER 1 professional occupations162 | 35,705 | 18,160 | 17,545 |
TEER 2 occupations163 | 17,050 | 9,500 | 7,550 |
TEER 3 occupations164 | 15,120 | 6,080 | 9,040 |
TEER 4 occupations165 | 16,660 | 7,040 | 9,620 |
TEER 5 occupations166 | 13,230 | 6,985 | 6,245 |
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 | 120,275 | 61,710 | 58,570 |
0 Legislative and senior management occupations | 3,695 | 2,740 | 955 |
00 Legislative and senior managers | 3,695 | 2,740 | 955 |
1 Business, finance and administration occupations | 29,150 | 11,615 | 17,535 |
10 Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting) | 6,790 | 3,315 | 3,475 |
11 Professional occupations in finance and business | 10,060 | 5,065 | 5,005 |
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations | 3,175 | 995 | 2,185 |
13 Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations | 4,170 | 640 | 3,525 |
14 Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations | 4,955 | 1,600 | 3,350 |
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 15,475 | 11,335 | 4,140 |
20 Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems | 2,020 | 1,495 | 525 |
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences | 10,700 | 7,735 | 2,965 |
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences | 2,755 | 2,105 | 650 |
3 Health occupations | 7,845 | 2,105 | 5,740 |
30 Specialized middle management occupations in health care | 380 | 110 | 275 |
31 Professional occupations in health | 4,575 | 1,505 | 3,075 |
32 Technical occupations in health | 1,390 | 240 | 1,150 |
33 Assisting occupations in support of health services | 1,495 | 250 | 1,245 |
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 13,960 | 4,610 | 9,350 |
40 Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services | 800 | 305 | 495 |
41 Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services | 9,175 | 3,300 | 5,870 |
42 Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services | 2,065 | 565 | 1,505 |
43 Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection | 1,090 | 325 | 765 |
44 Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations | 600 | 75 | 525 |
45 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 230 | 40 | 190 |
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 5,160 | 2,300 | 2,860 |
50 Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 195 | 120 | 80 |
51 Professional occupations in art and culture | 1,195 | 560 | 635 |
52 Technical occupations in art, culture and sport | 1,675 | 760 | 905 |
53 Occupations in art, culture and sport | 915 | 385 | 535 |
54 Support occupations in sport | 1,135 | 450 | 685 |
55 Support occupations in art and culture | 45 | 20 | 25 |
6 Sales and service occupations | 29,540 | 14,075 | 15,465 |
60 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services | 5,475 | 3,320 | 2,155 |
62 Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services | 2,090 | 1,230 | 865 |
63 Occupations in sales and services | 4,985 | 2,250 | 2,735 |
64 Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations | 8,170 | 3,615 | 4,555 |
65 Sales and service support occupations | 8,820 | 3,670 | 5,150 |
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 11,230 | 9,925 | 1,305 |
70 Middle management occupations in trades and transportation | 2,335 | 1,905 | 430 |
72 Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers | 3,430 | 3,255 | 170 |
73 General trades | 2,390 | 2,175 | 220 |
74 Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers | 415 | 315 | 100 |
75 Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers | 2,670 | 2,275 | 390 |
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 1,125 | 815 | 310 |
80 Middle management occupations in production and agriculture | 85 | 55 | 25 |
82 Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 175 | 140 | 30 |
83 Occupations in natural resources and related production | 15 | 0 | 0 |
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 45 | 25 | 15 |
85 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers | 820 | 590 | 230 |
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 3,090 | 2,190 | 900 |
90 Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 735 | 580 | 155 |
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers | 300 | 210 | 90 |
93 Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors | 60 | 50 | 15 |
94 Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing | 1,350 | 960 | 390 |
95 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 645 | 390 | 260 |
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 | 113,195 | 58,365 | 54,830 |
Industry - not applicable156 | 3,660 | 1,685 | 1,975 |
All industries157 | 109,530 | 56,680 | 52,850 |
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 305 | 130 | 175 |
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 465 | 310 | 160 |
22 Utilities | 780 | 555 | 225 |
23 Construction | 5,540 | 4,590 | 950 |
31-33 Manufacturing | 7,430 | 4,885 | 2,540 |
41 Wholesale trade | 5,790 | 3,520 | 2,270 |
44-45 Retail trade | 11,620 | 5,725 | 5,890 |
48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 4,195 | 2,950 | 1,245 |
51 Information and cultural industries | 3,195 | 2,005 | 1,185 |
52 Finance and insurance | 11,800 | 6,495 | 5,305 |
53 Real estate and rental and leasing | 3,460 | 1,775 | 1,685 |
54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 17,000 | 10,140 | 6,865 |
55 Management of companies and enterprises | 1,020 | 445 | 570 |
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 3,680 | 1,990 | 1,690 |
61 Educational services | 8,135 | 2,270 | 5,860 |
62 Health care and social assistance | 10,655 | 2,480 | 8,180 |
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation | 2,025 | 990 | 1,035 |
72 Accommodation and food services | 4,970 | 2,170 | 2,795 |
81 Other services (except public administration) | 3,430 | 1,340 | 2,100 |
91 Public administration | 4,035 | 1,905 | 2,135 |
Place of work status | |||
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data169 | 99,950 | 52,465 | 47,485 |
Worked at home | 44,890 | 22,580 | 22,315 |
Worked outside Canada | 735 | 520 | 220 |
No fixed workplace address | 7,765 | 5,580 | 2,185 |
Usual place of work | 46,555 | 23,790 | 22,765 |
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 | 120,275 | 61,710 | 58,570 |
English | 116,365 | 59,895 | 56,470 |
French | 485 | 90 | 405 |
Non-official language | 2,190 | 1,135 | 1,050 |
Indigenous37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 2,185 | 1,135 | 1,045 |
English and French | 320 | 95 | 220 |
English and non-official language(s) | 910 | 485 | 425 |
French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 120,275 | 61,710 | 58,570 |
None | 113,695 | 58,595 | 55,110 |
English | 1,120 | 450 | 670 |
French | 1,805 | 765 | 1,040 |
Non-official language | 3,055 | 1,580 | 1,470 |
Indigenous39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 3,055 | 1,580 | 1,470 |
English and French | 25 | 0 | 15 |
English and non-official language(s) | 75 | 50 | 30 |
French and non-official language(s) | 160 | 70 | 90 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 345 | 195 | 145 |
Commuting destination | |||
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data172 | 46,555 | 23,790 | 22,765 |
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence | 21,685 | 9,755 | 11,930 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence | 4,900 | 2,420 | 2,480 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence | 19,840 | 11,540 | 8,300 |
Commute to a different province or territory | 130 | 70 | 60 |
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 | 54,320 | 29,365 | 24,950 |
Car, truck or van - as a driver | 42,375 | 24,020 | 18,355 |
Car, truck or van - as a passenger | 3,930 | 1,525 | 2,405 |
Public transit | 3,855 | 1,880 | 1,980 |
Walked | 2,020 | 925 | 1,095 |
Bicycle | 250 | 175 | 75 |
Other method | 1,885 | 845 | 1,045 |
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 | 54,320 | 29,365 | 24,950 |
Less than 15 minutes | 14,895 | 7,005 | 7,890 |
15 to 29 minutes | 17,515 | 8,925 | 8,595 |
30 to 44 minutes | 11,985 | 7,395 | 4,595 |
45 to 59 minutes | 5,055 | 2,995 | 2,060 |
60 minutes and over | 4,865 | 3,045 | 1,820 |
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 | 54,320 | 29,365 | 24,950 |
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 2,425 | 1,885 | 545 |
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 6,925 | 4,385 | 2,540 |
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 13,250 | 7,235 | 6,015 |
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 14,275 | 7,000 | 7,275 |
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 10,125 | 4,970 | 5,160 |
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 7,310 | 3,890 | 3,420 |
Mobility status 1 year ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data176 | 210,565 | 102,130 | 108,435 |
Non-movers | 185,150 | 89,745 | 95,400 |
Movers | 25,415 | 12,385 | 13,035 |
Non-migrants | 10,235 | 4,825 | 5,415 |
Migrants | 15,180 | 7,560 | 7,620 |
Internal migrants | 11,870 | 5,820 | 6,045 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 10,945 | 5,405 | 5,545 |
Interprovincial migrants | 925 | 415 | 505 |
External migrants | 3,315 | 1,740 | 1,575 |
Mobility status 5 years ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data177 | 202,780 | 98,245 | 104,535 |
Non-movers | 122,625 | 59,410 | 63,215 |
Movers | 80,150 | 38,840 | 41,315 |
Non-migrants | 23,860 | 11,520 | 12,340 |
Migrants | 56,295 | 27,315 | 28,975 |
Internal migrants | 37,985 | 18,305 | 19,680 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 33,815 | 16,305 | 17,510 |
Interprovincial migrants | 4,175 | 2,005 | 2,170 |
External migrants | 18,300 | 9,010 | 9,290 |
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 June 11, 2024).
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