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 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
0 to 14 years | 24,815 | 12,765 | 12,050 |
0 to 4 years | 7,580 | 3,975 | 3,605 |
5 to 9 years | 8,395 | 4,180 | 4,215 |
10 to 14 years | 8,845 | 4,610 | 4,235 |
15 to 64 years | 108,315 | 52,670 | 55,650 |
15 to 19 years | 9,205 | 4,785 | 4,415 |
20 to 24 years | 11,565 | 5,700 | 5,865 |
25 to 29 years | 11,780 | 5,835 | 5,950 |
30 to 34 years | 11,325 | 5,540 | 5,790 |
35 to 39 years | 10,540 | 5,190 | 5,345 |
40 to 44 years | 9,830 | 4,850 | 4,985 |
45 to 49 years | 9,285 | 4,490 | 4,790 |
50 to 54 years | 10,380 | 4,995 | 5,380 |
55 to 59 years | 12,490 | 5,790 | 6,700 |
60 to 64 years | 11,915 | 5,495 | 6,420 |
65 years and over | 34,945 | 16,085 | 18,860 |
85 years and over | 3,605 | 1,495 | 2,105 |
Average age | 42.7 | 41.8 | 43.6 |
Median age | 42.4 | 40.8 | 44.0 |
Marital status | |||
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 143,260 | 68,755 | 74,510 |
Married or living common law | 81,400 | 40,520 | 40,880 |
Married | 63,800 | 31,770 | 32,035 |
Living common law | 17,605 | 8,755 | 8,850 |
Not married and not living common law | 61,855 | 28,230 | 33,630 |
Never married | 40,470 | 21,075 | 19,395 |
Separated | 4,265 | 1,750 | 2,520 |
Divorced | 9,315 | 3,600 | 5,715 |
Widowed | 7,810 | 1,805 | 6,005 |
Household type of person | |||
Total - Household type of person for the population in private households - 25% sample data4 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Persons in one-census-family households without additional persons | 118,400 | 58,910 | 59,495 |
In a couple census family without children (no other persons present in the household) | 41,310 | 20,570 | 20,740 |
In a couple census family with children (no other persons present in the household)5 | 62,250 | 32,180 | 30,065 |
In a lone-parent census family (no other persons present in the household) | 14,845 | 6,150 | 8,690 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a man+ (no other persons present in the household)6 | 3,135 | 2,330 | 800 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a woman+ (no other persons present in the household)7 | 11,710 | 3,820 | 7,885 |
Persons in multigenerational households8 | 7,350 | 3,280 | 4,075 |
Persons in other census family households9 | 9,710 | 4,675 | 5,035 |
Persons in two-or-more-person non-census-family households | 10,435 | 5,360 | 5,080 |
Persons living alone (one-person households) | 22,180 | 9,300 | 12,875 |
Military service status | |||
Total - Military service status for the population aged 17 years and over in private households - 25% sample data10 | 139,955 | 66,980 | 72,975 |
Currently serving member | 3,205 | 2,540 | 665 |
Veteran | 5,920 | 4,810 | 1,105 |
No military service | 130,835 | 59,630 | 71,205 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,755 | 74,510 |
With total income | 138,415 | 66,145 | 72,270 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 10,305 | 4,715 | 5,595 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 16,475 | 6,935 | 9,545 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 19,885 | 8,265 | 11,620 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 17,800 | 7,785 | 10,010 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 15,300 | 6,830 | 8,470 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 13,265 | 6,095 | 7,175 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 10,925 | 5,515 | 5,410 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 8,215 | 4,520 | 3,695 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 6,285 | 3,595 | 2,690 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 5,055 | 2,770 | 2,280 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10,225 | 5,980 | 4,240 |
$150,000 and over | 4,675 | 3,130 | 1,540 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,755 | 74,510 |
With after-tax income | 138,460 | 66,165 | 72,300 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 11,100 | 4,940 | 6,155 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 17,145 | 7,140 | 10,010 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 22,725 | 9,645 | 13,085 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 20,855 | 9,355 | 11,505 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 17,850 | 8,150 | 9,700 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 14,690 | 7,215 | 7,470 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 10,390 | 5,705 | 4,685 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 7,360 | 4,145 | 3,215 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 5,680 | 3,095 | 2,585 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 3,055 | 1,800 | 1,250 |
$100,000 and over | 7,610 | 4,975 | 2,640 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,755 | 74,510 |
With employment income | 98,720 | 49,685 | 49,035 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 24,630 | 12,035 | 12,600 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 11,300 | 4,975 | 6,320 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 8,685 | 3,990 | 4,700 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 8,600 | 4,080 | 4,520 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 7,955 | 3,745 | 4,210 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 8,060 | 3,960 | 4,100 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 6,605 | 3,535 | 3,075 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 4,965 | 2,840 | 2,125 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 4,240 | 2,395 | 1,845 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 3,810 | 1,935 | 1,880 |
$100,000 and over | 9,860 | 6,200 | 3,660 |
Income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data14 | 143,260 | 68,755 | 74,510 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 138,415 | 66,145 | 72,270 |
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 54,700 | 61,350 | 48,640 |
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 42,800 | 47,600 | 39,600 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 138,460 | 66,165 | 72,300 |
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 45,840 | 50,400 | 41,600 |
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 38,800 | 42,400 | 36,000 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 98,720 | 49,685 | 49,035 |
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 46,480 | 51,250 | 41,640 |
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 35,200 | 39,200 | 31,800 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 125,085 | 58,765 | 66,325 |
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 10,760 | 9,790 | 11,620 |
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 9,500 | 8,000 | 10,600 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 11,305 | 5,190 | 6,115 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 5,480 | 5,480 | 5,520 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 6,600 | 6,205 | 6,940 |
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 34,790 | 16,245 | 18,545 |
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,750 | 8,620 | 8,860 |
Employment income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 143,265 | 68,755 | 74,510 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 46,075 | 24,805 | 21,270 |
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 64,000 | 68,000 | 60,000 |
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)17 | 74,800 | 79,900 | 68,800 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data18 | 37,970 | 17,180 | 20,795 |
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 16,400 | 17,000 | 15,700 |
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 24,840 | 26,760 | 23,240 |
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data19 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%)20 | 82.2 | 85.8 | 78.0 |
Employment income (%)21 | 60.6 | 62.7 | 58.1 |
Government transfers (%)22 | 17.8 | 14.2 | 22.0 |
Employment insurance benefits (%)23 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 |
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%)24 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 5.6 |
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%)25 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.7 |
Income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data26 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 136,180 | 64,935 | 71,235 |
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 41,200 | 46,800 | 36,400 |
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 51,950 | 58,950 | 45,520 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 136,250 | 64,945 | 71,305 |
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 36,800 | 41,600 | 33,200 |
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 43,560 | 48,640 | 38,920 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 99,420 | 49,865 | 49,560 |
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 36,400 | 40,800 | 32,400 |
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 46,480 | 51,850 | 41,000 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 118,405 | 55,670 | 62,730 |
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 4,200 | 1,620 | 6,450 |
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,910 | 7,030 | 8,690 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 8,950 | 4,145 | 4,805 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 5,520 | 5,320 | 5,680 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,110 | 6,370 | 7,750 |
Employment income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data27 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 45,745 | 24,620 | 21,125 |
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 60,800 | 65,500 | 56,400 |
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)28 | 70,400 | 76,200 | 63,550 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data29 | 36,165 | 16,310 | 19,855 |
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 20,600 | 22,400 | 19,400 |
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 30,080 | 33,320 | 27,400 |
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 (%) | 86.8 | 89.8 | 83.2 |
Employment income (%) | 65.4 | 67.6 | 62.7 |
Government transfers (%) | 13.2 | 10.2 | 16.8 |
Employment insurance benefits (%) | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
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 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
In the bottom half of the distribution | 81,600 | 38,455 | 43,145 |
In the bottom decile | 17,055 | 7,900 | 9,155 |
In the second decile | 14,735 | 6,740 | 7,995 |
In the third decile | 16,010 | 7,570 | 8,440 |
In the fourth decile | 16,615 | 7,900 | 8,715 |
In the fifth decile | 17,180 | 8,335 | 8,840 |
In the top half of the distribution | 86,475 | 43,065 | 43,415 |
In the sixth decile | 16,800 | 8,200 | 8,595 |
In the seventh decile | 16,645 | 8,135 | 8,510 |
In the eighth decile | 17,965 | 9,040 | 8,930 |
In the ninth decile | 17,865 | 8,980 | 8,890 |
In the top decile | 17,200 | 8,715 | 8,485 |
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 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
In poverty based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) | 13,555 | 6,420 | 7,130 |
Poverty rate based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) (%)33 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.2 |
LIM low-income status in 2020 | |||
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data34 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) | 17,050 | 7,715 | 9,335 |
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) | 10.1 | 9.5 | 10.8 |
Knowledge of official languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data35 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
English only | 146,195 | 71,870 | 74,330 |
French only | 210 | 90 | 125 |
English and French | 20,890 | 9,245 | 11,645 |
Neither English nor French | 770 | 310 | 465 |
Language spoken most often at home | |||
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data36 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
English | 155,935 | 75,765 | 80,175 |
French | 2,295 | 1,140 | 1,150 |
Non-official language | 7,305 | 3,425 | 3,885 |
Indigenous37 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous | 7,300 | 3,420 | 3,875 |
English and French | 475 | 205 | 265 |
English and non-official language(s) | 1,990 | 950 | 1,045 |
French and non-official language(s) | 20 | 0 | 10 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 25 | 15 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Other language(s) spoken regularly at home | |||
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data38 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
None | 154,965 | 75,290 | 79,675 |
English | 3,805 | 1,845 | 1,960 |
French | 2,355 | 1,005 | 1,350 |
Non-official language | 5,255 | 2,560 | 2,695 |
Indigenous39 | 40 | 20 | 20 |
Non-Indigenous | 5,220 | 2,545 | 2,675 |
English and French | 135 | 55 | 75 |
English and non-official language(s) | 365 | 185 | 185 |
French and non-official language(s) | 500 | 220 | 285 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 30 | 10 | 15 |
Multiple non-official languages | 660 | 345 | 320 |
Mother tongue | |||
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data40 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
English | 143,395 | 69,780 | 73,610 |
French | 4,900 | 2,335 | 2,565 |
Non-official language | 16,560 | 7,945 | 8,620 |
Indigenous41 | 30 | 20 | 15 |
Non-Indigenous | 16,525 | 7,920 | 8,610 |
English and French | 1,055 | 445 | 610 |
English and non-official language(s) | 1,790 | 810 | 985 |
French and non-official language(s) | 65 | 35 | 35 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 110 | 65 | 45 |
Multiple non-official languages | 200 | 110 | 90 |
First official language spoken | |||
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data42 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
English | 161,720 | 78,505 | 83,220 |
French | 4,940 | 2,375 | 2,565 |
English and French | 685 | 345 | 335 |
Neither English nor French | 730 | 290 | 435 |
Knowledge of languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data43 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Official languages | 167,300 | 81,205 | 86,095 |
English | 167,085 | 81,115 | 85,970 |
French | 21,105 | 9,335 | 11,765 |
Non-official languages | 23,745 | 11,210 | 12,540 |
Indigenous41 | 125 | 45 | 75 |
Non-Indigenous | 23,645 | 11,170 | 12,470 |
Number of languages known | |||
Total - Number of languages known for the population in private households - 25% sample data44 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Knowledge of one language | 128,095 | 63,120 | 64,975 |
English only | 127,175 | 62,735 | 64,435 |
French only | 170 | 80 | 95 |
Non-official language only | 745 | 305 | 440 |
Knowledge of more than one language | 39,980 | 18,395 | 21,585 |
English and French only | 16,980 | 7,495 | 9,480 |
English, French and one or more non-official languages | 3,910 | 1,750 | 2,160 |
English and one or more non-official languages | 19,025 | 9,130 | 9,890 |
French and one or more non-official languages | 40 | 15 | 25 |
Multiple non-official languages only | 30 | 10 | 20 |
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 | 30,450 | 15,795 | 14,660 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 3,865 | 1,965 | 1,895 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 26,585 | 13,825 | 12,765 |
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 | 22,315 | 11,550 | 10,770 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 2,925 | 1,470 | 1,460 |
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 1,760 | 900 | 855 |
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 1,165 | 565 | 600 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 19,390 | 10,085 | 9,310 |
Indigenous identity | |||
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Indigenous identity48 | 6,975 | 3,325 | 3,650 |
Single Indigenous responses49 | 6,685 | 3,185 | 3,500 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 4,220 | 1,990 | 2,235 |
Métis | 2,330 | 1,135 | 1,195 |
Inuk (Inuit) | 135 | 65 | 70 |
Multiple Indigenous responses50 | 155 | 85 | 70 |
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere51 | 135 | 55 | 80 |
Non-Indigenous identity | 161,095 | 78,190 | 82,905 |
Registered or Treaty Indian status | |||
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Registered or Treaty Indian52 | 1,685 | 770 | 915 |
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian | 166,395 | 80,745 | 85,645 |
Indigenous ancestry | |||
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Indigenous ancestry (only)54 | 2,395 | 1,175 | 1,220 |
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)55 | 2,340 | 1,160 | 1,185 |
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry | 1,890 | 935 | 955 |
Métis single ancestry | 435 | 220 | 210 |
Inuit single ancestry | 20 | 0 | 15 |
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)56 | 50 | 15 | 35 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only | 35 | 10 | 25 |
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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries57 | 7,965 | 3,885 | 4,085 |
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries58 | 7,775 | 3,800 | 3,975 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 5,985 | 2,880 | 3,100 |
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 1,665 | 845 | 820 |
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 125 | 70 | 50 |
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries59 | 195 | 80 | 110 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 155 | 65 | 90 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 20 | 0 | 15 |
Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 10 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous ancestry only60 | 157,715 | 76,460 | 81,255 |
Acceptable housing | |||
Total - Acceptable housing for the population in private households - 25% sample data61 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Below affordability threshold only | 24,175 | 10,910 | 13,260 |
Below suitability threshold only | 7,485 | 3,630 | 3,860 |
Below adequacy threshold only | 8,090 | 3,840 | 4,250 |
Below affordability and suitability thresholds | 1,415 | 675 | 735 |
Below affordability and adequacy thresholds | 2,025 | 890 | 1,130 |
Below suitability and adequacy thresholds | 1,125 | 545 | 580 |
Below affordability, suitability and adequacy thresholds | 320 | 175 | 145 |
Acceptable | 123,440 | 60,840 | 62,595 |
Core housing need | |||
Total - Household examined for core housing need for the population in private households - 25% sample data62 | 164,235 | 79,655 | 84,585 |
In core need | 11,470 | 5,020 | 6,450 |
Not in core need | 152,765 | 74,635 | 78,135 |
Tenure | |||
Total - Tenure for the population in private households - 25% sample data63 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Owner | 114,615 | 56,425 | 58,190 |
Renter | 53,460 | 25,095 | 28,370 |
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 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Canadian citizens65 | 159,990 | 77,695 | 82,295 |
Canadian citizens only | 148,625 | 72,095 | 76,525 |
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country | 11,365 | 5,600 | 5,765 |
Not Canadian citizens66 | 8,085 | 3,825 | 4,260 |
Immigrant status and period of immigration | |||
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data67 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Non-immigrants68 | 144,460 | 70,325 | 74,135 |
Immigrants69 | 20,295 | 9,495 | 10,800 |
Before 1980 | 7,695 | 3,530 | 4,160 |
1980 to 1990 | 2,210 | 1,080 | 1,125 |
1991 to 2000 | 2,465 | 1,205 | 1,265 |
2001 to 2010 | 3,475 | 1,655 | 1,815 |
2011 to 202170 | 4,450 | 2,020 | 2,430 |
2011 to 2015 | 1,725 | 775 | 950 |
2016 to 2021 | 2,725 | 1,250 | 1,480 |
Non-permanent residents71 | 3,320 | 1,695 | 1,625 |
Age at immigration | |||
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data72 | 20,295 | 9,495 | 10,800 |
Under 5 years | 2,545 | 1,245 | 1,300 |
5 to 14 years | 4,455 | 2,255 | 2,200 |
15 to 24 years | 3,770 | 1,665 | 2,105 |
25 to 44 years | 8,195 | 3,765 | 4,430 |
45 years and over | 1,330 | 565 | 765 |
Place of birth | |||
Total - Place of birth for the population in private households - 25% sample data73 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Born in Canada | 142,175 | 69,185 | 72,995 |
Born outside Canada | 25,900 | 12,335 | 13,560 |
Americas | 4,500 | 2,105 | 2,390 |
North America | 2,435 | 1,090 | 1,345 |
United States of America | 2,435 | 1,090 | 1,345 |
Other places of birth in North America | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central America | 530 | 265 | 260 |
El Salvador | 155 | 80 | 75 |
Guatemala | 35 | 10 | 20 |
Mexico | 240 | 130 | 105 |
Other places of birth in Central America | 95 | 40 | 55 |
Caribbean and Bermuda | 695 | 345 | 345 |
Barbados | 40 | 20 | 25 |
Cuba | 45 | 30 | 15 |
Dominican Republic | 35 | 30 | 10 |
Grenada | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Haiti | 25 | 15 | 10 |
Jamaica | 220 | 105 | 120 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 45 | 20 | 20 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 180 | 85 | 95 |
Other places of birth in Caribbean and Bermuda | 90 | 40 | 50 |
South America | 845 | 405 | 445 |
Argentina | 55 | 30 | 20 |
Brazil | 220 | 100 | 115 |
Chile | 70 | 30 | 35 |
Colombia | 210 | 95 | 110 |
Ecuador | 30 | 20 | 15 |
Guyana | 70 | 30 | 40 |
Peru | 60 | 25 | 35 |
Venezuela74 | 85 | 40 | 45 |
Other places of birth in South America | 50 | 30 | 20 |
Europe | 10,170 | 4,805 | 5,370 |
Western Europe | 2,560 | 1,165 | 1,395 |
Austria | 65 | 30 | 35 |
Belgium | 60 | 35 | 20 |
France | 240 | 100 | 135 |
Germany | 1,345 | 555 | 785 |
Netherlands | 765 | 400 | 365 |
Switzerland | 85 | 40 | 45 |
Other places of birth in Western Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Eastern Europe | 1,170 | 530 | 635 |
Belarus | 40 | 15 | 25 |
Bulgaria | 45 | 15 | 30 |
Czechia | 140 | 45 | 100 |
Hungary | 80 | 30 | 50 |
Moldova75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Poland | 370 | 180 | 190 |
Romania | 100 | 50 | 50 |
Russian Federation | 130 | 75 | 55 |
Slovakia | 35 | 20 | 15 |
Ukraine | 140 | 75 | 70 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Europe | 70 | 20 | 50 |
Northern Europe | 4,405 | 1,995 | 2,415 |
Denmark | 95 | 35 | 60 |
Ireland76 | 160 | 65 | 90 |
United Kingdom77 | 4,015 | 1,855 | 2,160 |
Other places of birth in Northern Europe | 140 | 30 | 105 |
Southern Europe | 2,035 | 1,115 | 925 |
Albania | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25 | 10 | 15 |
Croatia | 35 | 25 | 10 |
Greece | 180 | 95 | 85 |
Italy | 415 | 270 | 140 |
North Macedonia | 15 | 10 | 0 |
Portugal | 1,150 | 600 | 545 |
Serbia78 | 75 | 35 | 45 |
Spain | 75 | 40 | 35 |
Other places of birth in Southern Europe | 45 | 20 | 25 |
Africa | 1,785 | 880 | 905 |
Western Africa | 350 | 175 | 170 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 25 | 10 | 20 |
Ghana | 95 | 30 | 60 |
Nigeria | 185 | 100 | 90 |
Other places of birth in Western Africa | 45 | 35 | 15 |
Eastern Africa | 535 | 275 | 255 |
Eritrea | 45 | 30 | 20 |
Ethiopia | 80 | 45 | 40 |
Kenya | 130 | 35 | 90 |
Mauritius | 20 | 15 | 0 |
Somalia | 25 | 10 | 15 |
Tanzania79 | 70 | 45 | 30 |
Uganda | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Zimbabwe | 75 | 50 | 25 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Africa | 70 | 40 | 30 |
Northern Africa | 525 | 250 | 270 |
Algeria | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Egypt | 380 | 190 | 190 |
Morocco | 25 | 15 | 10 |
Sudan80 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Tunisia | 30 | 15 | 10 |
Other places of birth in Northern Africa | 55 | 20 | 30 |
Central Africa | 135 | 65 | 75 |
Cameroon | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 90 | 45 | 45 |
Other places of birth in Central Africa | 35 | 15 | 15 |
Southern Africa | 235 | 110 | 130 |
South Africa, Republic of | 210 | 100 | 105 |
Other places of birth in Southern Africa | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Asia | 9,250 | 4,440 | 4,810 |
West Central Asia and the Middle East | 2,040 | 1,095 | 945 |
Afghanistan | 35 | 20 | 15 |
Iran81 | 625 | 320 | 305 |
Iraq | 80 | 50 | 30 |
Israel | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Jordan | 85 | 40 | 40 |
Kazakhstan | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Kuwait | 65 | 30 | 35 |
Lebanon | 70 | 40 | 35 |
Saudi Arabia | 200 | 135 | 65 |
Syria82 | 490 | 270 | 215 |
Turkey | 130 | 60 | 70 |
United Arab Emirates | 60 | 25 | 35 |
Other places of birth in West Central Asia and the Middle East | 170 | 85 | 80 |
Eastern Asia | 2,705 | 1,170 | 1,540 |
China83 | 1,845 | 840 | 1,000 |
Hong Kong84 | 150 | 70 | 75 |
Japan | 110 | 30 | 80 |
Korea, South85 | 510 | 195 | 310 |
Taiwan | 100 | 35 | 70 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Asia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Southeast Asia | 1,445 | 610 | 840 |
Cambodia | 75 | 30 | 45 |
Indonesia | 35 | 15 | 15 |
Laos86 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Malaysia | 80 | 35 | 45 |
Philippines | 895 | 350 | 540 |
Singapore | 35 | 10 | 30 |
Thailand | 90 | 45 | 45 |
Viet Nam | 200 | 95 | 100 |
Other places of birth in Southeast Asia | 30 | 10 | 15 |
Southern Asia | 3,050 | 1,565 | 1,485 |
Bangladesh | 230 | 125 | 110 |
India | 2,110 | 1,075 | 1,040 |
Nepal | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Pakistan | 530 | 285 | 245 |
Sri Lanka | 145 | 70 | 80 |
Other places of birth in Southern Asia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Oceania | 195 | 105 | 90 |
Australia | 140 | 75 | 60 |
Fiji | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand | 55 | 30 | 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 | 20,295 | 9,495 | 10,800 |
Americas | 3,235 | 1,455 | 1,780 |
Brazil | 90 | 35 | 50 |
Colombia | 160 | 65 | 100 |
El Salvador | 150 | 80 | 65 |
Guyana | 65 | 30 | 35 |
Haiti | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Jamaica | 205 | 100 | 105 |
Mexico | 165 | 85 | 75 |
Peru | 50 | 20 | 35 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 170 | 80 | 95 |
United States of America | 1,605 | 680 | 925 |
Other places of birth in Americas | 570 | 285 | 290 |
Europe | 8,930 | 4,210 | 4,720 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 25 | 10 | 15 |
Croatia | 35 | 25 | 10 |
France | 170 | 75 | 90 |
Germany | 870 | 350 | 520 |
Greece | 180 | 95 | 85 |
Hungary | 80 | 30 | 50 |
Italy | 385 | 250 | 135 |
Netherlands | 715 | 385 | 335 |
Poland | 360 | 180 | 180 |
Portugal | 1,095 | 575 | 525 |
Romania | 100 | 50 | 50 |
Russian Federation | 120 | 75 | 50 |
Serbia78 | 70 | 35 | 35 |
Ukraine | 125 | 55 | 70 |
United Kingdom77 | 3,595 | 1,605 | 1,990 |
Other places of birth in Europe | 990 | 410 | 575 |
Africa | 1,390 | 680 | 710 |
Algeria | 20 | 10 | 15 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 75 | 35 | 40 |
Egypt | 320 | 155 | 170 |
Eritrea | 20 | 15 | 0 |
Ethiopia | 40 | 15 | 25 |
Morocco | 25 | 10 | 10 |
Nigeria | 135 | 75 | 60 |
Somalia | 25 | 10 | 15 |
South Africa, Republic of | 165 | 80 | 90 |
Other places of birth in Africa | 565 | 280 | 280 |
Asia | 6,620 | 3,085 | 3,530 |
Afghanistan | 35 | 15 | 15 |
Iran81 | 425 | 205 | 225 |
Iraq | 75 | 45 | 30 |
Lebanon | 55 | 25 | 30 |
Syria82 | 480 | 265 | 215 |
Turkey | 85 | 45 | 35 |
China83 | 1,210 | 545 | 670 |
Hong Kong84 | 130 | 60 | 65 |
Korea, South85 | 275 | 105 | 165 |
Taiwan | 85 | 30 | 55 |
Philippines | 820 | 325 | 495 |
Viet Nam | 140 | 65 | 80 |
Bangladesh | 210 | 110 | 105 |
India | 1,240 | 605 | 635 |
Pakistan | 510 | 270 | 245 |
Sri Lanka | 145 | 60 | 80 |
Other places of birth in Asia | 715 | 325 | 390 |
Oceania and other places of birth89 | 120 | 60 | 55 |
Generation status | |||
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data90 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
First generation91 | 25,900 | 12,335 | 13,560 |
Second generation92 | 25,770 | 12,565 | 13,205 |
Third generation or more93 | 116,405 | 56,615 | 59,785 |
Admission category and applicant type | |||
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the population in private households - 25% sample data94 | 168,075 | 81,515 | 86,555 |
Economic immigrants95 | 7,130 | 3,585 | 3,550 |
Principal applicants96 | 2,860 | 1,720 | 1,145 |
Secondary applicants97 | 4,270 | 1,865 | 2,405 |
Immigrants sponsored by family98 | 3,585 | 1,440 | 2,145 |
Refugees99 | 1,815 | 905 | 905 |
Other immigrants100 | 60 | 25 | 35 |
Admission category - not applicable101 | 155,480 | 75,560 | 79,925 |
Visible minority | |||
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data102 | 168,075 | 81,520 | 86,555 |
Total visible minority population103 | 18,395 | 9,030 | 9,365 |
South Asian | 4,725 | 2,425 | 2,300 |
Chinese | 3,275 | 1,495 | 1,775 |
Black | 2,825 | 1,440 | 1,390 |
Filipino | 1,135 | 455 | 680 |
Arab | 1,615 | 875 | 745 |
Latin American | 1,365 | 645 | 720 |
Southeast Asian | 845 | 400 | 450 |
West Asian | 750 | 405 | 340 |
Korean | 600 | 250 | 350 |
Japanese | 290 | 130 | 155 |
Visible minority, n.i.e.104 | 300 | 170 | 125 |
Multiple visible minorities | 675 | 340 | 335 |
Not a visible minority105 | 149,680 | 72,485 | 77,190 |
Ethnic or cultural origin | |||
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 | 168,075 | 81,520 | 86,555 |
Canadian | 29,140 | 14,420 | 14,720 |
English | 44,490 | 21,440 | 23,050 |
Irish | 44,500 | 20,680 | 23,820 |
Scottish | 37,765 | 17,930 | 19,835 |
French, n.o.s.107 | 18,720 | 8,835 | 9,885 |
German | 16,215 | 7,515 | 8,700 |
Chinese | 3,365 | 1,560 | 1,805 |
Italian | 5,700 | 2,785 | 2,915 |
Indian (India) | 2,915 | 1,505 | 1,420 |
Ukrainian | 3,415 | 1,595 | 1,815 |
Dutch | 9,155 | 4,380 | 4,770 |
Polish | 4,545 | 2,125 | 2,420 |
Québécois | 635 | 330 | 305 |
British Isles, n.o.s.108 | 8,605 | 4,150 | 4,455 |
Filipino | 1,245 | 520 | 725 |
French Canadian | 3,315 | 1,540 | 1,775 |
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.109 | 5,285 | 2,585 | 2,700 |
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.110 | 3,315 | 1,585 | 1,730 |
Métis | 2,325 | 1,165 | 1,165 |
European, n.o.s.111 | 3,525 | 1,855 | 1,670 |
Russian | 1,410 | 645 | 760 |
Norwegian | 1,345 | 640 | 710 |
Welsh | 4,020 | 1,840 | 2,180 |
Portuguese | 3,555 | 1,835 | 1,720 |
American | 2,325 | 1,150 | 1,175 |
Spanish | 1,270 | 590 | 680 |
Swedish | 1,150 | 575 | 570 |
Hungarian | 1,020 | 500 | 525 |
Acadian | 935 | 450 | 485 |
Pakistani | 705 | 395 | 310 |
African, n.o.s.112 | 710 | 335 | 380 |
Jewish | 1,225 | 580 | 650 |
Punjabi | 180 | 105 | 75 |
Vietnamese | 395 | 210 | 190 |
Arab, n.o.s.113 | 880 | 465 | 415 |
Greek | 1,265 | 605 | 665 |
Jamaican | 520 | 285 | 240 |
Asian, n.o.s.114 | 340 | 165 | 175 |
Cree, n.o.s.115 | 260 | 145 | 115 |
Korean | 610 | 250 | 365 |
Romanian | 595 | 310 | 285 |
Lebanese | 315 | 160 | 155 |
Iranian | 700 | 370 | 330 |
Christian, n.i.e.116 | 555 | 285 | 265 |
Danish | 1,220 | 610 | 610 |
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.117 | 1,550 | 730 | 820 |
Sikh | 115 | 50 | 70 |
Austrian | 900 | 395 | 500 |
Belgian | 565 | 255 | 310 |
Haitian | 85 | 40 | 50 |
Hindu | 265 | 160 | 110 |
Mexican | 375 | 200 | 175 |
Mennonite | 155 | 70 | 90 |
Swiss | 735 | 385 | 350 |
Finnish | 830 | 360 | 470 |
Sri Lankan | 190 | 90 | 105 |
Croatian | 355 | 150 | 200 |
Japanese | 370 | 185 | 190 |
South Asian, n.o.s.118 | 185 | 95 | 95 |
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.119 | 505 | 245 | 260 |
Northern European, n.o.s.120 | 715 | 360 | 360 |
Muslim | 210 | 80 | 125 |
Egyptian | 405 | 230 | 170 |
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.121 | 190 | 100 | 85 |
Tamil | 95 | 70 | 30 |
Icelandic | 295 | 160 | 135 |
Colombian | 230 | 85 | 140 |
Moroccan | 50 | 40 | 15 |
Czech | 580 | 265 | 315 |
Syrian | 385 | 190 | 195 |
Guyanese | 185 | 90 | 95 |
Afghan | 40 | 20 | 20 |
Black, n.o.s.122 | 255 | 95 | 160 |
Serbian | 285 | 145 | 135 |
Ojibway | 440 | 210 | 235 |
Newfoundlander | 600 | 290 | 315 |
Hong Konger | 70 | 25 | 45 |
Ontarian | 1,515 | 715 | 805 |
Persian | 210 | 100 | 110 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 220 | 130 | 95 |
Turkish | 210 | 115 | 100 |
Inuit, n.o.s.123 | 190 | 95 | 95 |
Bangladeshi | 205 | 115 | 90 |
Algerian | 20 | 0 | 15 |
Brazilian | 230 | 105 | 125 |
Nigerian | 145 | 75 | 70 |
Armenian | 120 | 75 | 40 |
Slovak | 275 | 145 | 130 |
Eastern European, n.o.s.124 | 480 | 210 | 270 |
Somali | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Taiwanese | 120 | 45 | 70 |
Iraqi | 100 | 60 | 40 |
Salvadorean | 195 | 85 | 110 |
African Caribbean | 85 | 45 | 35 |
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.125 | 155 | 70 | 85 |
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.126 | 235 | 125 | 110 |
Caribbean, n.o.s.127 | 105 | 60 | 50 |
Algonquin | 725 | 365 | 360 |
West Indian, n.o.s.128 | 130 | 65 | 65 |
Lithuanian | 340 | 165 | 170 |
Religion | |||
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data129 | 168,075 | 81,520 | 86,555 |
Buddhist | 520 | 185 | 335 |
Christian | 87,945 | 40,035 | 47,910 |
Christian, n.o.s.130 | 8,540 | 3,930 | 4,610 |
Anabaptist | 55 | 25 | 30 |
Anglican | 11,885 | 5,225 | 6,660 |
Baptist | 1,620 | 690 | 935 |
Catholic | 39,150 | 18,255 | 20,895 |
Christian Orthodox | 1,320 | 630 | 690 |
Jehovah's Witness | 355 | 125 | 230 |
Latter Day Saints | 260 | 155 | 105 |
Lutheran | 845 | 330 | 520 |
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) | 1,545 | 710 | 835 |
Pentecostal and other Charismatic | 1,265 | 580 | 685 |
Presbyterian | 2,360 | 1,055 | 1,305 |
Reformed | 405 | 145 | 260 |
United Church | 13,020 | 5,760 | 7,255 |
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions | 5,325 | 2,420 | 2,905 |
Hindu | 1,730 | 925 | 810 |
Jewish | 935 | 435 | 505 |
Muslim | 3,420 | 1,775 | 1,650 |
Sikh | 525 | 260 | 260 |
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality | 105 | 45 | 60 |
Other religions and spiritual traditions | 1,505 | 530 | 970 |
No religion and secular perspectives | 71,390 | 37,335 | 34,055 |
School attendance | |||
Total - School attendance for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data131 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
Did not attend school | 121,810 | 58,950 | 62,860 |
Attended school | 21,455 | 9,800 | 11,650 |
Attended elementary or secondary school only | 6,370 | 3,400 | 2,975 |
Attended postsecondary school only | 15,015 | 6,380 | 8,630 |
Attended college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution | 5,125 | 2,140 | 2,980 |
Attended university | 9,790 | 4,190 | 5,600 |
Attended both college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution and university | 95 | 50 | 50 |
Attended both elementary or secondary school and postsecondary school | 70 | 25 | 45 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate | 18,760 | 10,335 | 8,425 |
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate133 | 124,500 | 58,415 | 66,085 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 16,875 | 9,085 | 7,790 |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate134 | 41,760 | 21,320 | 20,445 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 84,625 | 38,350 | 46,275 |
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 44,465 | 20,350 | 24,115 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 7,385 | 5,505 | 1,880 |
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma135 | 3,545 | 2,230 | 1,320 |
Apprenticeship certificate136 | 3,840 | 3,280 | 560 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma137 | 34,715 | 13,910 | 20,805 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 2,365 | 930 | 1,430 |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40,155 | 18,000 | 22,155 |
Bachelor's degree | 23,735 | 9,875 | 13,865 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 1,655 | 680 | 975 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 1,610 | 865 | 745 |
Master's degree | 9,685 | 4,425 | 5,260 |
Earned doctorate138 | 3,475 | 2,165 | 1,315 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree140 | 58,635 | 30,400 | 28,235 |
Education | 5,315 | 1,545 | 3,770 |
13. Education | 5,315 | 1,545 | 3,770 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 2,665 | 1,065 | 1,595 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 210 | 150 | 55 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 2,455 | 915 | 1,540 |
Humanities | 5,035 | 2,055 | 2,980 |
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 385 | 65 | 320 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 1,275 | 405 | 865 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 1,025 | 425 | 605 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanities141 | 190 | 90 | 100 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 455 | 260 | 200 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 440 | 275 | 170 |
54. History | 1,060 | 520 | 545 |
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN | 200 | 20 | 175 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 11,995 | 3,945 | 8,050 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 255 | 75 | 185 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 980 | 400 | 575 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 2,195 | 270 | 1,925 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 1,420 | 375 | 1,045 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences142 | 720 | 200 | 520 |
42. Psychology | 2,385 | 715 | 1,665 |
45. Social sciences | 4,045 | 1,910 | 2,135 |
Business, management and public administration | 13,345 | 5,045 | 8,310 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 15 | 0 | 10 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 1,930 | 435 | 1,495 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 11,400 | 4,595 | 6,805 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 4,875 | 2,495 | 2,385 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 2,625 | 1,195 | 1,435 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 570 | 220 | 350 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences143 | 80 | 15 | 65 |
40. Physical sciences | 1,395 | 990 | 405 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 200 | 75 | 130 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 3,260 | 2,095 | 1,170 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 2,365 | 1,665 | 695 |
25. Library science | 260 | 50 | 205 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 550 | 310 | 235 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences144 | 90 | 65 | 25 |
Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 14,115 | 12,690 | 1,425 |
04. Architecture and related services | 555 | 335 | 225 |
14. Engineering | 3,950 | 3,190 | 760 |
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians | 3,555 | 3,245 | 315 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
46. Construction trades | 3,040 | 3,000 | 40 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 2,190 | 2,145 | 40 |
48. Precision production | 820 | 770 | 45 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 1,585 | 750 | 840 |
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields145 | 1,030 | 440 | 595 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 555 | 310 | 245 |
Health and related fields | 16,565 | 3,510 | 13,055 |
30.37 Design for human health | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology | 1,290 | 685 | 605 |
51. Health professions and related programs145 | 14,625 | 2,460 | 12,165 |
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs | 60 | 10 | 50 |
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs | 590 | 355 | 235 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 5,845 | 3,160 | 2,685 |
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services | 2,690 | 820 | 1,870 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 270 | 240 | 30 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 125 | 110 | 15 |
43. Security and protective services | 2,165 | 1,425 | 740 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 590 | 565 | 30 |
Other146 | 25 | 10 | 15 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 58,635 | 30,400 | 28,235 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree148 | 84,625 | 38,350 | 46,275 |
Location of study inside Canada | 75,245 | 33,865 | 41,380 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 67,030 | 30,145 | 36,885 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 8,215 | 3,720 | 4,495 |
Location of study outside Canada149 | 9,380 | 4,490 | 4,895 |
Americas | 2,690 | 1,350 | 1,340 |
United States of America | 2,155 | 1,125 | 1,030 |
Other locations of study in Americas | 535 | 220 | 315 |
Europe | 2,945 | 1,565 | 1,380 |
United Kingdom77 | 1,620 | 935 | 685 |
France | 135 | 65 | 70 |
Other locations of study in Europe | 1,195 | 560 | 630 |
Africa | 465 | 210 | 255 |
Asia | 3,035 | 1,270 | 1,765 |
India | 945 | 425 | 520 |
Philippines | 405 | 100 | 305 |
China83 | 390 | 150 | 235 |
Other locations of study in Asia | 1,295 | 590 | 705 |
Oceania | 245 | 100 | 145 |
Labour force status | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data150 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
In the labour force | 86,915 | 43,645 | 43,270 |
Employed | 76,230 | 38,660 | 37,575 |
Unemployed | 10,685 | 4,985 | 5,700 |
Not in the labour force | 56,345 | 25,110 | 31,235 |
Participation rate | 60.7 | 63.5 | 58.1 |
Employment rate | 53.2 | 56.2 | 50.4 |
Unemployment rate | 12.3 | 11.4 | 13.2 |
Work activity during the reference year | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data151 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
Did not work152 | 55,300 | 24,730 | 30,570 |
Worked | 87,965 | 44,030 | 43,940 |
Worked full year full time153 | 47,125 | 25,430 | 21,700 |
Worked part year and/or part time154 | 40,840 | 18,595 | 22,245 |
Average weeks worked in reference year | 41.3 | 41.9 | 40.7 |
Class of worker | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample data155 | 86,915 | 43,645 | 43,270 |
Class of worker - not applicable156 | 2,190 | 1,095 | 1,095 |
All classes of workers157 | 84,730 | 42,555 | 42,175 |
Employee | 74,160 | 36,395 | 37,765 |
Self-employed158 | 10,570 | 6,155 | 4,410 |
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 | 143,260 | 68,750 | 74,510 |
All TEER categories160 | 94,365 | 47,125 | 47,235 |
TEER 0 management occupations161 | 10,075 | 5,995 | 4,080 |
TEER 1 professional occupations162 | 21,665 | 9,360 | 12,300 |
TEER 2 occupations163 | 16,760 | 9,905 | 6,855 |
TEER 3 occupations164 | 17,510 | 8,070 | 9,440 |
TEER 4 occupations165 | 13,080 | 5,415 | 7,665 |
TEER 5 occupations166 | 15,270 | 8,380 | 6,895 |
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 | 94,365 | 47,125 | 47,235 |
0 Legislative and senior management occupations | 920 | 615 | 305 |
00 Legislative and senior managers | 920 | 615 | 305 |
1 Business, finance and administration occupations | 13,505 | 3,910 | 9,600 |
10 Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting) | 1,540 | 685 | 860 |
11 Professional occupations in finance and business | 2,685 | 1,185 | 1,500 |
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations | 1,685 | 455 | 1,230 |
13 Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations | 3,975 | 620 | 3,355 |
14 Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations | 3,620 | 965 | 2,650 |
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 6,305 | 4,805 | 1,505 |
20 Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems | 500 | 395 | 110 |
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences | 3,545 | 2,530 | 1,015 |
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences | 2,265 | 1,875 | 385 |
3 Health occupations | 10,495 | 2,340 | 8,155 |
30 Specialized middle management occupations in health care | 235 | 60 | 175 |
31 Professional occupations in health | 5,365 | 1,405 | 3,965 |
32 Technical occupations in health | 2,070 | 485 | 1,585 |
33 Assisting occupations in support of health services | 2,825 | 395 | 2,435 |
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 18,015 | 7,720 | 10,290 |
40 Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services | 1,695 | 1,010 | 690 |
41 Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services | 9,300 | 3,860 | 5,440 |
42 Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services | 2,825 | 685 | 2,145 |
43 Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection | 3,105 | 1,935 | 1,175 |
44 Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations | 905 | 205 | 700 |
45 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 175 | 30 | 145 |
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 2,905 | 1,255 | 1,650 |
50 Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 120 | 50 | 75 |
51 Professional occupations in art and culture | 765 | 385 | 380 |
52 Technical occupations in art, culture and sport | 720 | 290 | 430 |
53 Occupations in art, culture and sport | 750 | 370 | 370 |
54 Support occupations in sport | 515 | 150 | 370 |
55 Support occupations in art and culture | 35 | 15 | 20 |
6 Sales and service occupations | 24,855 | 11,140 | 13,715 |
60 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services | 3,090 | 1,635 | 1,455 |
62 Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services | 1,740 | 900 | 840 |
63 Occupations in sales and services | 3,150 | 1,390 | 1,755 |
64 Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations | 6,325 | 2,750 | 3,575 |
65 Sales and service support occupations | 10,545 | 4,460 | 6,085 |
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 13,370 | 12,200 | 1,170 |
70 Middle management occupations in trades and transportation | 1,245 | 1,030 | 215 |
72 Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers | 4,980 | 4,795 | 180 |
73 General trades | 3,610 | 3,270 | 340 |
74 Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers | 755 | 585 | 170 |
75 Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers | 2,785 | 2,515 | 270 |
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 1,720 | 1,280 | 435 |
80 Middle management occupations in production and agriculture | 485 | 345 | 135 |
82 Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 140 | 135 | 15 |
83 Occupations in natural resources and related production | 20 | 15 | 0 |
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 90 | 60 | 35 |
85 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers | 970 | 730 | 245 |
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 2,280 | 1,860 | 415 |
90 Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 245 | 170 | 70 |
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers | 330 | 285 | 45 |
93 Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors | 80 | 70 | 10 |
94 Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing | 865 | 700 | 160 |
95 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 760 | 630 | 130 |
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 | 86,915 | 43,645 | 43,270 |
Industry - not applicable156 | 2,190 | 1,095 | 1,095 |
All industries157 | 84,730 | 42,555 | 42,175 |
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 850 | 490 | 355 |
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 145 | 120 | 25 |
22 Utilities | 520 | 410 | 110 |
23 Construction | 5,835 | 5,220 | 615 |
31-33 Manufacturing | 3,715 | 2,870 | 845 |
41 Wholesale trade | 1,550 | 1,140 | 400 |
44-45 Retail trade | 10,010 | 4,710 | 5,300 |
48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 2,680 | 2,035 | 645 |
51 Information and cultural industries | 995 | 555 | 440 |
52 Finance and insurance | 2,445 | 1,060 | 1,385 |
53 Real estate and rental and leasing | 1,605 | 870 | 735 |
54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 4,875 | 2,830 | 2,045 |
55 Management of companies and enterprises | 70 | 25 | 45 |
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 3,395 | 2,045 | 1,350 |
61 Educational services | 10,610 | 4,080 | 6,530 |
62 Health care and social assistance | 14,695 | 3,175 | 11,530 |
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation | 1,475 | 810 | 665 |
72 Accommodation and food services | 6,015 | 2,860 | 3,150 |
81 Other services (except public administration) | 3,140 | 1,450 | 1,690 |
91 Public administration | 10,110 | 5,795 | 4,315 |
Place of work status | |||
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data169 | 76,230 | 38,660 | 37,575 |
Worked at home | 18,775 | 8,550 | 10,225 |
Worked outside Canada | 205 | 155 | 50 |
No fixed workplace address | 8,115 | 5,970 | 2,145 |
Usual place of work | 49,130 | 23,985 | 25,155 |
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 | 94,365 | 47,125 | 47,235 |
English | 92,895 | 46,640 | 46,255 |
French | 735 | 200 | 535 |
Non-official language | 300 | 100 | 200 |
Indigenous37 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Non-Indigenous | 285 | 100 | 185 |
English and French | 315 | 135 | 185 |
English and non-official language(s) | 100 | 50 | 50 |
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 | 94,365 | 47,125 | 47,235 |
None | 90,740 | 45,415 | 45,320 |
English | 460 | 120 | 345 |
French | 2,505 | 1,255 | 1,255 |
Non-official language | 540 | 285 | 260 |
Indigenous39 | 20 | 15 | 10 |
Non-Indigenous | 520 | 270 | 245 |
English and French | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
French and non-official language(s) | 85 | 45 | 40 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 20 | 10 | 15 |
Commuting destination | |||
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data172 | 49,130 | 23,985 | 25,155 |
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence | 35,340 | 16,705 | 18,635 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence | 5,400 | 2,655 | 2,745 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence | 8,180 | 4,475 | 3,695 |
Commute to a different province or territory | 220 | 140 | 80 |
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 | 57,250 | 29,955 | 27,295 |
Car, truck or van - as a driver | 44,420 | 24,320 | 20,100 |
Car, truck or van - as a passenger | 4,100 | 1,700 | 2,405 |
Public transit | 2,810 | 1,130 | 1,670 |
Walked | 4,030 | 1,865 | 2,170 |
Bicycle | 705 | 435 | 275 |
Other method | 1,185 | 500 | 675 |
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 | 57,250 | 29,955 | 27,295 |
Less than 15 minutes | 20,915 | 10,605 | 10,310 |
15 to 29 minutes | 24,360 | 12,440 | 11,920 |
30 to 44 minutes | 8,265 | 4,610 | 3,655 |
45 to 59 minutes | 1,900 | 1,080 | 820 |
60 minutes and over | 1,805 | 1,210 | 595 |
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 | 57,250 | 29,955 | 27,295 |
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 2,800 | 1,820 | 980 |
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 10,985 | 6,690 | 4,290 |
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 16,425 | 8,785 | 7,640 |
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 12,445 | 5,430 | 7,015 |
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 6,795 | 3,225 | 3,570 |
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 7,795 | 4,000 | 3,795 |
Mobility status 1 year ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data176 | 166,665 | 80,785 | 85,880 |
Non-movers | 142,715 | 69,240 | 73,475 |
Movers | 23,955 | 11,550 | 12,405 |
Non-migrants | 13,335 | 6,365 | 6,970 |
Migrants | 10,615 | 5,180 | 5,435 |
Internal migrants | 9,390 | 4,585 | 4,810 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 7,825 | 3,850 | 3,980 |
Interprovincial migrants | 1,560 | 735 | 830 |
External migrants | 1,225 | 590 | 630 |
Mobility status 5 years ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data177 | 160,495 | 77,545 | 82,950 |
Non-movers | 92,140 | 44,545 | 47,595 |
Movers | 68,360 | 33,000 | 35,365 |
Non-migrants | 27,745 | 13,505 | 14,240 |
Migrants | 40,615 | 19,490 | 21,125 |
Internal migrants | 34,915 | 16,720 | 18,195 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 29,260 | 13,895 | 15,370 |
Interprovincial migrants | 5,655 | 2,825 | 2,830 |
External migrants | 5,700 | 2,775 | 2,925 |
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 May 28, 2024).
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