Census Profile, 2016 Census
Cape Breton - Sydney [Population centre], Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia [Province]

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Characteristic Cape Breton - Sydney
Nova Scotia
[Population centre]
Nova Scotia

[Province]
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Total Male Female Total Male Female
Counts (unless otherwise specified)
Population and dwellings
Population, 2016Census data footnote 1 29,904 ... ... 923,598 ... ...
Population, 2011Census data footnote 1 30,175 r ... ... 921,727 ... ...
Population percentage change, 2011 to 2016 -0.9 ... ... 0.2 ... ...
Total private dwellingsCensus data footnote 2 14,460 ... ... 458,568 ... ...
Private dwellings occupied by usual residentsCensus data footnote 3 13,415 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Population density per square kilometre 1,016.0 ... ... 17.4 ... ...
Land area in square kilometres 29.43 ... ... 52,942.27 ... ...
Age characteristics
Total - Age groups and average age of the population - 100% dataCensus data footnote 4 29,910 13,825 16,085 923,600 446,885 476,715
0 to 14 years 4,170 2,140 2,030 133,825 68,370 65,455
0 to 4 years 1,300 670 630 42,005 21,365 20,640
5 to 9 years 1,415 730 685 45,980 23,650 22,330
10 to 14 years 1,455 735 715 45,845 23,350 22,490
15 to 64 years 18,785 8,810 9,975 605,950 295,100 310,845
15 to 19 years 1,570 780 790 51,255 26,240 25,015
20 to 24 years 1,795 885 910 56,160 28,150 28,010
25 to 29 years 1,700 815 880 53,725 26,790 26,940
30 to 34 years 1,565 735 830 51,730 25,130 26,600
35 to 39 years 1,555 690 865 52,010 24,560 27,450
40 to 44 years 1,655 760 890 57,050 27,245 29,805
45 to 49 years 1,835 860 975 61,890 29,720 32,170
50 to 54 years 2,210 990 1,220 75,675 36,615 39,065
55 to 59 years 2,555 1,150 1,405 76,505 36,925 39,580
60 to 64 years 2,350 1,140 1,205 69,960 33,735 36,225
65 years and over 6,950 2,870 4,080 183,820 83,415 100,405
65 to 69 years 2,145 975 1,165 63,710 30,810 32,905
70 to 74 years 1,575 715 860 45,005 21,520 23,485
75 to 79 years 1,225 530 695 31,545 14,520 17,030
80 to 84 years 915 340 575 21,915 9,425 12,495
85 years and over 1,085 305 780 21,645 7,140 14,505
85 to 89 years 645 200 445 13,205 4,845 8,360
90 to 94 years 330 85 240 6,320 1,830 4,485
95 to 99 years 85 15 65 1,855 415 1,430
100 years and over 25 0 25 270 45 225
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
0 to 14 years 13.9 15.5 12.6 14.5 15.3 13.7
15 to 64 years 62.8 63.7 62.0 65.6 66.0 65.2
65 years and over 23.2 20.8 25.4 19.9 18.7 21.1
85 years and over 3.6 2.2 4.8 2.3 1.6 3.0
Average age of the population 45.1 43.3 46.7 43.5 42.5 44.4
Median age of the population 47.6 45.6 49.4 45.5 44.5 46.4
Household and dwelling characteristics
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% dataCensus data footnote 5 13,415 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Single-detached house 8,675 ... ... 263,470 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys 210 ... ... 21,350 ... ...
Other attached dwellingCensus data footnote 6 4,440 ... ... 102,300 ... ...
Semi-detached house 840 ... ... 20,465 ... ...
Row house 340 ... ... 10,215 ... ...
Apartment or flat in a duplex 850 ... ... 12,435 ... ...
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys 2,390 ... ... 58,405 ... ...
Other single-attached house 15 ... ... 780 ... ...
Movable dwellingCensus data footnote 7 85 ... ... 14,870 ... ...
Total - Private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 8 13,415 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1 person 4,735 ... ... 118,670 ... ...
2 persons 4,695 ... ... 156,825 ... ...
3 persons 2,020 ... ... 60,250 ... ...
4 persons 1,290 ... ... 44,970 ... ...
5 or more persons 670 ... ... 21,275 ... ...
Number of persons in private households 28,990 ... ... 908,340 ... ...
Average household size 2.2 ... ... 2.3 ... ...
Marital status
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over - 100% dataCensus data footnote 9 25,740 11,680 14,055 789,770 378,515 411,255
Married or living common law 12,515 6,260 6,260 454,970 227,220 227,750
Married 10,250 5,120 5,130 369,695 184,705 184,990
Living common law 2,265 1,135 1,125 85,275 42,515 42,760
Not married and not living common law 13,220 5,420 7,800 334,800 151,295 183,505
Never married 7,885 3,905 3,975 209,455 110,175 99,280
Separated 940 345 600 24,105 10,450 13,655
Divorced 1,975 725 1,255 48,835 19,715 29,115
Widowed 2,425 450 1,975 52,405 10,955 41,455
Family characteristics
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 10 8,345 ... ... 270,965 ... ...
2 persons 4,800 ... ... 157,600 ... ...
3 persons 1,930 ... ... 56,625 ... ...
4 persons 1,155 ... ... 41,095 ... ...
5 or more persons 460 ... ... 15,645 ... ...
Average size of census families 2.7 ... ... 2.7 ... ...
Total number of census families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 11 8,345 ... ... 270,965 ... ...
Total couple families 6,105 ... ... 224,065 ... ...
Married couples 4,970 ... ... 181,435 ... ...
Common-law couples 1,135 ... ... 42,630 ... ...
Total lone-parent families by sex of parent 2,240 ... ... 46,900 ... ...
Female parent 1,895 ... ... 37,595 ... ...
Male parent 345 ... ... 9,305 ... ...
Total - Couple census families in private households - 100% data 6,105 ... ... 224,065 ... ...
Couples without children 3,410 ... ... 128,125 ... ...
Couples with children 2,695 ... ... 95,940 ... ...
1 child 1,325 ... ... 43,810 ... ...
2 children 975 ... ... 37,595 ... ...
3 or more children 395 ... ... 14,535 ... ...
Total - Lone-parent census families in private households - 100% data 2,245 ... ... 46,900 ... ...
1 child 1,390 ... ... 29,480 ... ...
2 children 610 ... ... 12,810 ... ...
3 or more children 245 ... ... 4,610 ... ...
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data 6,535 2,780 3,755 175,575 81,140 94,435
Household type
Total - Private households by household type - 100% dataCensus data footnote 12 13,415 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
One-census-family households 7,960 ... ... 260,280 ... ...
Without children in a census familyCensus data footnote 13 3,280 ... ... 124,000 ... ...
With children in a census familyCensus data footnote 14 4,680 ... ... 136,280 ... ...
Multiple-census-family households 190 ... ... 5,285 ... ...
Non-census-family households 5,265 ... ... 136,425 ... ...
One-person households 4,735 ... ... 118,675 ... ...
Two-or-more person non-census-family households 535 ... ... 17,750 ... ...
Knowledge of official languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 15 29,100 13,525 15,575 912,300 442,470 469,830
English only 27,325 12,795 14,530 813,480 398,950 414,530
French only 15 10 5 705 305 400
English and French 1,730 705 1,020 95,380 41,925 53,460
Neither English nor French 35 15 15 2,735 1,295 1,440
First official language spokenThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 16 29,095 13,525 15,575 912,295 442,470 469,830
English 28,720 13,355 15,365 879,465 426,535 452,930
French 315 140 175 28,490 13,890 14,600
English and French 35 20 15 1,760 825 930
Neither English nor French 30 10 15 2,585 1,215 1,365
Official language minority (number)Census data footnote 17 330 150 185 29,370 14,300 15,070
Official language minority (percentage)Census data footnote 17 1.1 1.1 1.2 3.2 3.2 3.2
Mother tongueThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 18 29,100 13,525 15,575 912,295 442,470 469,830
Single responses 28,855 13,420 15,440 904,240 438,550 465,690
Official languages 27,725 12,850 14,880 859,690 416,245 443,445
English 27,370 12,695 14,675 830,220 401,980 428,240
French 360 155 205 29,465 14,265 15,205
Non-official languages 1,130 565 565 44,550 22,305 22,245
Aboriginal languages 230 90 140 4,290 2,020 2,270
Algonquian languages 230 95 135 4,210 1,985 2,225
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 15 10 5
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 5 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 5 5 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 225 95 135 4,190 1,975 2,215
Malecite 5 0 5 10 5 5
Mi'kmaq 225 90 130 4,185 1,970 2,215
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 5 0 5 10 5 5
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 5 0 5 10 0 10
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 5 5 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 5 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 5 5 5
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 5 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 60 30 35
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Inuktitut 0 0 5 55 30 30
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 5
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 5
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 900 475 425 40,260 20,285 19,975
Afro-Asiatic languages 105 75 30 7,760 4,275 3,480
Berber languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 5 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 130 65 65
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 60 30 25
Somali 0 0 0 50 20 30
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Semitic languages 105 75 30 7,615 4,205 3,415
Amharic 0 0 0 115 50 65
Arabic 105 75 30 7,110 3,950 3,165
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 5 5 5
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 5
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 210 115 95
Maltese 5 0 5 15 10 5
Tigrigna 0 0 0 140 65 80
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 10
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Austro-Asiatic languages 20 5 15 505 245 260
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Vietnamese 20 10 15 490 240 250
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 55 25 30 2,235 940 1,300
Bikol 0 0 0 5 5 5
Cebuano 0 0 0 150 60 90
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 25 10 15
Ilocano 0 0 0 55 15 40
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 5 0
Malay 0 0 0 55 25 35
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 15 5 5
Pangasinan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 55 25 30 1,905 810 1,090
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 5 0 5
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 15
Creole languages 0 0 0 95 60 35
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 5 5 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 35 20 10
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 35 20
Dravidian languages 5 5 5 1,010 595 420
Kannada 0 0 0 40 20 15
Malayalam 0 0 0 365 205 165
Tamil 5 0 5 315 185 130
Telugu 0 0 0 285 180 110
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 345 160 180 18,590 9,320 9,270
Albanian 0 0 0 275 130 140
Armenian 0 0 0 35 30 10
Balto-Slavic languages 65 25 45 3,470 1,645 1,830
Baltic languages 0 5 0 100 35 60
Latvian 0 0 0 50 20 30
Lithuanian 5 0 0 45 15 30
Slavic languages 65 20 40 3,375 1,610 1,765
Belarusan 0 0 0 5 5 5
Bosnian 0 0 0 120 60 65
Bulgarian 0 0 0 55 25 30
Croatian 5 5 5 225 105 115
Czech 0 0 0 205 105 100
Macedonian 0 0 0 20 10 15
Polish 25 5 15 795 365 435
Russian 5 5 5 1,285 615 670
Serbian 0 0 0 115 60 65
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 80 40 40
Slovak 5 5 5 100 45 55
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 5 35 15 15
Ukrainian 15 5 10 320 155 170
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Celtic languages 15 5 10 185 80 100
Scottish Gaelic 15 10 10 145 65 85
Welsh 0 0 0 30 10 15
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Germanic languages 50 20 30 5,700 2,800 2,900
Afrikaans 5 0 0 120 55 60
Danish 5 0 5 160 105 60
Dutch 15 5 10 1,620 815 805
Frisian 0 0 0 35 20 15
German 15 10 5 3,435 1,645 1,790
Icelandic 0 0 0 45 20 20
Norwegian 0 0 0 110 60 50
Swedish 5 5 0 110 45 65
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Yiddish 0 0 5 20 10 5
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 5 15
Greek 25 15 15 760 390 365
Indo-Iranian languages 130 80 55 4,835 2,650 2,190
Indo-Aryan languages 125 75 45 3,385 1,895 1,490
Bengali 5 0 0 475 290 185
Gujarati 5 5 5 195 125 70
Hindi 5 5 0 745 445 300
Kashmiri 0 0 0 10 5 5
Konkani 0 0 0 5 5 5
Marathi 0 0 0 70 35 35
Nepali 0 0 0 530 255 275
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Punjabi (Panjabi) 25 15 10 585 310 270
Sindhi 0 0 0 20 10 5
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 5 0 0 165 85 85
Urdu 75 50 30 575 330 245
Iranian languages 10 5 5 1,425 740 690
Kurdish 0 0 0 115 65 50
Pashto 0 0 0 80 45 35
Persian (Farsi) 10 0 5 1,230 630 605
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 15
Italic (Romance) languages 50 20 30 3,335 1,605 1,730
Catalan 5 0 0 10 5 5
Italian 30 10 15 745 400 340
Portuguese 5 0 5 520 245 270
Romanian 0 0 0 225 110 120
Spanish 20 5 15 1,830 840 985
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Japanese 5 5 0 360 100 260
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 5 0 0
Korean 10 5 5 1,095 475 620
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 5 5 5
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 5 0
Niger-Congo languages 10 5 10 630 325 305
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 40 25 25
Bamanankan 0 0 0 15 5 5
Edo 0 0 0 5 0 5
Ewe 5 0 0 40 25 10
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 5 5 0
Ga 0 0 0 10 5 5
Ganda 0 0 0 20 5 15
Igbo 0 0 0 45 20 20
Lingala 0 0 0 5 0 5
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 20 10 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 50 15 30
Shona 0 0 0 30 15 15
Swahili 0 0 0 135 65 70
Wolof 0 0 0 10 10 0
Yoruba 0 0 5 65 35 30
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 5 0 5 140 75 70
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 75 40 40
Dinka 0 0 0 20 10 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 55 25 25
Sign languages 0 0 5 190 90 100
American Sign Language 0 0 0 85 40 50
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 0 5 0 105 50 55
Sino-Tibetan languages 310 175 135 6,665 3,335 3,330
Chinese languages 305 175 135 6,635 3,320 3,315
Cantonese 35 20 15 1,145 535 610
Hakka 0 0 0 20 5 15
Mandarin 235 130 105 4,640 2,325 2,315
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 120 50 70
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 5 50 30 20
Chinese, n.o.s. 40 25 15 645 365 280
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 10
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 30 15 20
Burmese 0 0 0 15 5 10
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 0 155 55 100
Lao 0 0 0 10 0 5
Thai 0 0 0 150 50 100
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 445 240 205
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 10 10 5
Turkish 5 0 0 305 165 140
Uyghur 0 0 0 5 5 5
Uzbek 0 0 0 110 60 50
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 5 5 0 10 10 0
Uralic languages 15 10 5 415 180 235
Estonian 0 0 0 40 20 25
Finnish 0 0 0 95 30 60
Hungarian 15 10 5 275 130 150
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 15
Multiple responses 245 110 135 8,060 3,920 4,140
English and French 75 30 50 3,445 1,600 1,850
English and non-official language 155 75 85 4,180 2,110 2,070
French and non-official language 0 0 0 225 115 105
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 210 90 120
Language spoken most often at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 19 29,100 13,525 15,575 912,300 442,470 469,830
Single responses 28,850 13,410 15,440 900,755 436,755 464,000
Official languages 28,265 13,090 15,175 878,015 425,220 452,795
English 28,145 13,040 15,105 863,550 418,315 445,240
French 120 55 65 14,460 6,910 7,560
Non-official languages 585 320 270 22,740 11,540 11,205
Aboriginal languages 95 45 50 2,570 1,285 1,295
Algonquian languages 95 45 50 2,565 1,280 1,285
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 100 45 50 2,560 1,280 1,280
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 95 45 50 2,560 1,275 1,280
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 5 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 5 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 5 0 5
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 5 5 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 490 270 215 20,170 10,255 9,915
Afro-Asiatic languages 65 45 25 4,630 2,450 2,180
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 85 40 45
Bilen 0 0 0 5 0 5
Oromo 0 0 0 45 20 25
Somali 0 0 0 25 10 15
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 5
Semitic languages 70 45 25 4,540 2,405 2,130
Amharic 0 0 0 55 25 30
Arabic 70 45 20 4,260 2,270 1,990
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 5 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 5 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 125 70 55
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 95 40 55
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 10 5 5 330 160 165
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 10 5 10 330 165 170
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 30 15 10 1,140 550 585
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 55 20 35
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 5 5 5
Ilocano 0 0 0 15 5 5
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 5
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 25 15 15 1,065 520 545
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 35 20 20
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 15 5 5
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 15
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 425 240 185
Kannada 0 0 0 15 5 10
Malayalam 0 0 0 140 75 60
Tamil 0 0 0 140 80 60
Telugu 0 0 0 125 80 50
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 5
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 135 70 65 7,410 3,715 3,690
Albanian 0 0 0 110 60 55
Armenian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Balto-Slavic languages 15 10 5 1,405 680 720
Baltic languages 0 0 0 30 10 15
Latvian 0 0 0 10 5 10
Lithuanian 0 0 0 15 5 10
Slavic languages 15 5 5 1,375 675 700
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 65 30 30
Bulgarian 0 0 0 25 15 10
Croatian 0 0 0 65 25 40
Czech 0 0 0 45 25 20
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 10 5 5 235 105 125
Russian 5 0 0 785 385 390
Serbian 0 0 0 60 25 35
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 30 15 10
Slovak 0 0 0 20 10 15
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 5 5 5 55 30 20
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Celtic languages 5 0 5 60 35 30
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 60 35 30
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Germanic languages 15 5 10 1,490 725 760
Afrikaans 0 0 0 30 15 15
Danish 0 0 0 15 0 15
Dutch 0 0 0 135 70 70
Frisian 0 0 0 5 0 0
German 5 0 5 1,225 600 625
Icelandic 0 0 0 30 10 15
Norwegian 0 0 0 20 5 10
Swedish 0 0 5 15 5 5
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 5 5 5
Yiddish 0 0 0 5 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 15 5 10
Greek 5 0 5 270 135 130
Indo-Iranian languages 85 45 40 2,815 1,475 1,335
Indo-Aryan languages 80 45 30 1,850 995 860
Bengali 5 0 0 250 135 115
Gujarati 5 5 0 100 60 35
Hindi 0 0 0 310 190 120
Kashmiri 0 0 0 5 5 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 30 15 15
Nepali 0 0 0 475 235 240
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 5 5 0 250 125 125
Sindhi 0 0 0 5 5 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 5 95 45 50
Urdu 60 35 30 340 175 165
Iranian languages 5 0 5 960 475 480
Kurdish 0 0 0 85 50 40
Pashto 0 0 0 45 20 20
Persian (Farsi) 5 5 5 825 405 420
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Italic (Romance) languages 20 5 10 1,240 595 645
Catalan 0 0 0 5 0 0
Italian 10 0 5 165 70 85
Portuguese 5 0 0 195 90 105
Romanian 0 0 0 70 35 35
Spanish 10 5 5 810 390 420
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Japanese 0 0 0 110 35 70
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 5 0 0 710 330 385
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 5 0 165 80 85
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 15 5 5
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 5 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 5 0 5
Igbo 0 0 0 15 5 5
Lingala 0 0 0 0 5 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 10 5 5
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 15 10 10
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 60 30 35
Wolof 0 5 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 20 10 10
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 5 5
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 35 20 20
Dinka 0 0 0 10 5 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 25 10 15
Sign languages 5 0 5 285 145 140
American Sign Language 0 0 0 110 55 60
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 175 90 80
Sino-Tibetan languages 230 125 105 4,550 2,345 2,200
Chinese languages 225 125 105 4,545 2,345 2,200
Cantonese 15 10 10 640 335 310
Hakka 0 0 0 5 0 0
Mandarin 185 100 85 3,410 1,740 1,675
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 45 25 25
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 25 10 10
Chinese, n.o.s. 30 15 15 415 235 180
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 5 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 5 0 5
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 5
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 0 55 20 35
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 0 55 15 35
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 5 0 0 215 110 105
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 5 5 0
Turkish 5 0 0 140 70 75
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 70 40 30
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 5 0
Uralic languages 0 0 0 75 35 40
Estonian 0 0 0 5 5 5
Finnish 0 0 0 15 10 5
Hungarian 0 5 0 55 25 30
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 5 0 0
Multiple responses 245 115 135 11,540 5,715 5,825
English and French 40 20 20 2,180 995 1,185
English and non-official language 210 100 110 8,970 4,515 4,450
French and non-official language 0 0 0 75 40 30
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 315 155 160
Other language spoken regularly at homeThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% dataCensus data footnote 20 29,100 13,525 15,575 912,295 442,470 469,825
None 27,880 12,955 14,930 861,780 418,525 443,260
English 335 175 160 17,005 8,480 8,525
French 345 140 205 16,390 7,210 9,175
Non-official language 525 250 275 16,275 7,850 8,420
Aboriginal 230 105 120 2,135 930 1,205
Non-Aboriginal 295 145 150 14,135 6,920 7,220
English and French 5 5 0 150 70 80
English and non-official language 5 5 0 220 105 115
French and non-official language 10 0 5 470 230 245
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 5 5 0
Income of individuals in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 24,820 11,355 13,470 774,750 372,455 402,290
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 23,900 10,885 13,020 744,260 358,055 386,205
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 29,063 32,732 26,217 31,813 38,379 26,750
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 23,905 10,880 13,025 744,545 358,085 386,455
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 26,702 29,512 24,423 28,627 33,642 24,590
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,805 9,240 10,560 648,960 320,380 328,580
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 25,832 29,733 23,088 29,938 36,363 24,497
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 19,395 8,380 11,010 554,985 243,860 311,130
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 9,278 9,419 9,211 7,438 8,175 6,961
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data 15,445 7,305 8,135 523,020 264,375 258,645
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 27,240 30,098 24,659 29,979 35,676 25,405
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 22 24,845 11,370 13,475 774,750 372,455 402,295
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 23,915 10,855 13,060 744,275 357,820 386,455
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 36,704 41,133 33,020 41,479 49,413 34,132
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 23,915 10,855 13,060 744,560 357,855 386,710
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 31,113 34,166 28,573 34,175 39,776 28,993
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,695 9,200 10,495 648,910 320,370 328,540
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 34,864 39,501 30,799 40,299 48,457 32,345
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 19,425 8,470 10,955 555,740 243,445 312,295
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 9,844 9,837 9,849 8,495 8,859 8,211
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 15,410 7,280 8,130 523,020 264,475 258,545
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 35,454 39,717 31,635 39,522 46,606 32,275
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 23 24,850 11,370 13,475 774,750 372,455 402,295
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 24 6,440 3,020 3,420 245,425 131,095 114,325
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 25 44,729 48,960 42,524 47,665 53,785 42,236
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Census data footnote 26 52,938 56,723 49,591 56,820 63,886 48,717
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 100% dataCensus data footnote 27 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Market income (%)Census data footnote 28 78.9 82.4 75.2 84.6 87.7 80.7
Employment income (%)Census data footnote 29 62.4 65.1 59.6 66.9 69.7 63.3
Government transfers (%)Census data footnote 30 21.1 17.7 24.8 15.4 12.3 19.3
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 31 24,825 11,355 13,465 774,750 372,455 402,295
Without total income 925 475 450 30,485 14,395 16,090
With total income 23,900 10,880 13,020 744,265 358,060 386,205
Percentage with total income 96.3 95.8 96.7 96.1 96.1 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,440 1,535 1,900 104,125 43,575 60,545
$10,000 to $19,999 4,725 1,775 2,945 134,355 50,310 84,050
$20,000 to $29,999 4,135 1,685 2,450 114,855 47,195 67,660
$30,000 to $39,999 3,345 1,500 1,845 98,325 45,040 53,280
$40,000 to $49,999 2,455 1,115 1,335 79,435 39,605 39,830
$50,000 to $59,999 1,730 905 825 57,255 32,255 25,000
$60,000 to $69,999 1,090 630 460 41,715 25,830 15,885
$70,000 to $79,999 865 470 390 33,195 19,945 13,250
$80,000 to $89,999 700 335 360 25,500 14,900 10,605
$90,000 to $99,999 445 255 190 15,530 10,095 5,435
$100,000 and over 975 670 310 39,965 29,300 10,665
$100,000 to $149,999 715 455 260 28,130 20,205 7,925
$150,000 and over 260 210 50 11,835 9,095 2,745
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 24,825 11,355 13,465 774,750 372,455 402,295
Without after-tax income 920 475 445 30,205 14,370 15,840
With after-tax income 23,905 10,885 13,025 744,540 358,085 386,455
Percentage with after-tax income 96.3 95.9 96.7 96.1 96.1 96.1
Under $10,000 (including loss) 3,535 1,560 1,980 108,630 44,435 64,195
$10,000 to $19,999 4,995 1,915 3,080 142,975 54,160 88,815
$20,000 to $29,999 4,930 2,070 2,860 138,435 58,900 79,535
$30,000 to $39,999 3,920 1,750 2,170 119,130 56,990 62,145
$40,000 to $49,999 2,535 1,295 1,245 84,245 46,675 37,565
$50,000 to $59,999 1,500 860 640 56,235 34,590 21,645
$60,000 to $69,999 1,045 525 520 39,320 23,195 16,125
$70,000 to $79,999 610 355 255 21,210 13,950 7,260
$80,000 and over 825 555 270 34,360 25,185 9,170
$80,000 to $89,999 325 185 135 11,615 8,185 3,430
$90,000 to $99,999 155 105 55 6,825 4,950 1,875
$100,000 and over 345 265 80 15,915 12,050 3,860
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 33 24,825 11,355 13,470 774,745 372,455 402,295
Without employment income 9,385 4,050 5,335 251,730 108,080 143,650
With employment income 15,445 7,305 8,135 523,020 264,370 258,640
Percentage with employment income 62.2 64.3 60.4 67.5 71.0 64.3
Under $5,000 (including loss) 2,070 880 1,185 72,940 34,125 38,820
$5,000 to $9,999 1,490 655 835 45,820 19,475 26,350
$10,000 to $19,999 2,515 1,115 1,395 76,685 33,555 43,130
$20,000 to $29,999 2,205 990 1,215 66,155 29,385 36,770
$30,000 to $39,999 1,800 795 1,010 60,485 27,455 33,035
$40,000 to $49,999 1,420 615 805 49,395 24,470 24,925
$50,000 to $59,999 1,070 560 510 37,685 21,735 15,955
$60,000 to $69,999 720 425 295 28,695 17,955 10,740
$70,000 to $79,999 605 315 290 24,970 14,750 10,220
$80,000 and over 1,555 955 600 60,175 41,470 18,705
$80,000 to $89,999 550 255 290 20,175 11,645 8,535
$90,000 to $99,999 340 205 135 11,685 7,975 3,715
$100,000 and over 665 485 175 28,310 21,850 6,460
Income of households in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 100% dataCensus data footnote 34 13,415 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Median total income of households in 2015 ($) 50,638 ... ... 60,764 ... ...
Median after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 45,525 ... ... 53,129 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 100% data 4,735 ... ... 118,670 ... ...
Median total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 26,336 ... ... 30,377 ... ...
Median after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 24,547 ... ... 27,511 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 100% data 8,680 ... ... 283,320 ... ...
Median total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 70,694 ... ... 77,136 ... ...
Median after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 62,062 ... ... 66,538 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for private households by household size - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 35 13,435 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Average total income of households in 2015 ($) 65,328 ... ... 76,797 ... ...
Average after-tax income of households in 2015 ($) 55,377 ... ... 63,299 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for one-person private households - 25% sample data 4,740 ... ... 118,705 ... ...
Average total income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 34,030 ... ... 39,601 ... ...
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2015 ($) 29,244 ... ... 32,962 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for two-or-more-person private households - 25% sample data 8,700 ... ... 283,285 ... ...
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 82,376 ... ... 92,383 ... ...
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2015 ($) 69,611 ... ... 76,011 ... ...
Total - Household total income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 36 13,415 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Under $5,000 235 ... ... 6,830 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 365 ... ... 7,755 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 630 ... ... 12,330 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 890 ... ... 20,155 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 900 ... ... 20,210 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 740 ... ... 18,700 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 785 ... ... 21,645 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 775 ... ... 19,995 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 705 ... ... 19,285 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 605 ... ... 18,235 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,050 ... ... 33,450 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 910 ... ... 30,470 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 805 ... ... 27,755 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 720 ... ... 24,340 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 570 ... ... 20,240 ... ...
$100,000 and over 2,715 ... ... 100,600 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 1,075 ... ... 38,090 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 650 ... ... 24,330 ... ...
$150,000 to $199,999 635 ... ... 23,445 ... ...
$200,000 and over 360 ... ... 14,730 ... ...
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2015 for private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 32 13,415 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Under $5,000 240 ... ... 7,145 ... ...
$5,000 to $9,999 375 ... ... 7,885 ... ...
$10,000 to $14,999 640 ... ... 12,545 ... ...
$15,000 to $19,999 935 ... ... 21,370 ... ...
$20,000 to $24,999 1,020 ... ... 23,030 ... ...
$25,000 to $29,999 860 ... ... 22,365 ... ...
$30,000 to $34,999 930 ... ... 25,495 ... ...
$35,000 to $39,999 875 ... ... 23,945 ... ...
$40,000 to $44,999 780 ... ... 22,630 ... ...
$45,000 to $49,999 675 ... ... 21,635 ... ...
$50,000 to $59,999 1,240 ... ... 40,585 ... ...
$60,000 to $69,999 1,035 ... ... 35,920 ... ...
$70,000 to $79,999 845 ... ... 29,795 ... ...
$80,000 to $89,999 710 ... ... 24,160 ... ...
$90,000 to $99,999 520 ... ... 19,275 ... ...
$100,000 and over 1,755 ... ... 64,210 ... ...
$100,000 to $124,999 920 ... ... 31,985 ... ...
$125,000 to $149,999 405 ... ... 15,940 ... ...
$150,000 and over 425 ... ... 16,280 ... ...
Income of economic families in 2015
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 37 8,310 ... ... 269,560 ... ...
Median total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 71,044 ... ... 77,529 ... ...
Median after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 62,321 ... ... 66,728 ... ...
Average family size of economic families 2.8 ... ... 2.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 100% data 3,190 ... ... 121,200 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 68,621 ... ... 71,495 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 60,137 ... ... 61,883 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families without children or other relatives 2.0 ... ... 2.0 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 100% data 2,750 ... ... 97,460 ... ...
Median total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 103,022 ... ... 104,981 ... ...
Median after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 87,552 ... ... 88,099 ... ...
Average family size of couple economic families with children 3.8 ... ... 3.8 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 100% data 2,105 ... ... 43,560 ... ...
Median total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 43,136 ... ... 45,597 ... ...
Median after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 40,789 ... ... 42,309 ... ...
Average family size of lone-parent economic families 2.6 ... ... 2.6 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 38 8,285 ... ... 269,510 ... ...
Average total income of economic families in 2015 ($) 83,067 ... ... 93,027 ... ...
Average after-tax income of economic families in 2015 ($) 70,131 ... ... 76,371 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families without children or other relatives in private households - 25% sample data 3,235 ... ... 121,285 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 75,645 ... ... 85,511 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families without children or other relatives in 2015 ($) 63,755 ... ... 70,143 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for couple economic families with children in private households - 25% sample data 2,715 ... ... 97,490 ... ...
Average total income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 115,406 ... ... 119,890 ... ...
Average after-tax income of couple economic families with children in 2015 ($) 95,034 ... ... 97,021 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for lone-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 2,145 ... ... 43,470 ... ...
Average total income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 52,830 ... ... 54,587 ... ...
Average after-tax income of lone-parent economic families in 2015 ($) 47,644 ... ... 47,700 ... ...
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 21 5,850 2,525 3,325 157,715 73,825 83,890
Median total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 24,742 25,067 24,562 28,180 30,235 26,673
Median after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 39 23,560 23,406 23,686 25,848 27,176 24,859
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 40 5,895 2,555 3,335 157,410 73,440 83,970
Average total income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 32,198 32,757 31,770 36,847 38,945 35,012
Average after-tax income in 2015 for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families ($)Census data footnote 41 27,691 27,882 27,544 30,893 31,946 29,973
Total - Economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% dataCensus data footnote 42 28,990 13,495 15,495 908,340 440,700 467,640
In the bottom half of the distribution 17,870 8,050 9,825 519,830 244,725 275,105
In the bottom decile 4,310 2,015 2,295 105,810 49,730 56,080
In the second decile 4,060 1,675 2,385 112,825 49,900 62,920
In the third decile 3,540 1,595 1,945 102,515 48,345 54,175
In the fourth decile 3,105 1,420 1,680 100,645 48,515 52,130
In the fifth decile 2,865 1,340 1,525 98,030 48,235 49,800
In the top half of the distribution 11,115 5,450 5,670 388,510 195,975 192,540
In the sixth decile 2,775 1,340 1,435 94,350 47,240 47,110
In the seventh decile 2,600 1,295 1,305 89,765 45,260 44,505
In the eighth decile 2,470 1,170 1,295 83,140 41,815 41,330
In the ninth decile 1,970 980 985 69,850 35,450 34,400
In the top decile 1,310 660 650 51,410 26,210 25,195
Low income in 2015
Total - Low-income status in 2015 for the population in private households to whom low-income concepts are applicable - 100% dataCensus data footnote 43 27,975 13,000 14,970 898,345 435,895 462,450
0 to 17 years 4,730 2,410 2,320 159,820 81,670 78,150
0 to 5 years 1,435 740 690 49,595 25,280 24,310
18 to 64 years 17,020 7,950 9,075 565,395 274,120 291,275
65 years and over 6,225 2,650 3,575 173,125 80,100 93,025
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) 5,935 2,595 3,340 154,955 70,415 84,540
0 to 17 years 1,415 745 665 35,525 18,145 17,380
0 to 5 years 510 280 230 12,740 6,470 6,275
18 to 64 years 3,290 1,450 1,845 88,355 40,375 47,985
65 years and over 1,230 395 835 31,075 11,890 19,185
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) 21.2 20.0 22.3 17.2 16.2 18.3
0 to 17 years (%) 29.9 30.9 28.7 22.2 22.2 22.2
0 to 5 years (%) 35.5 37.8 33.3 25.7 25.6 25.8
18 to 64 years (%) 19.3 18.2 20.3 15.6 14.7 16.5
65 years and over (%) 19.8 14.9 23.4 17.9 14.8 20.6
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) 2,755 1,360 1,395 70,745 34,290 36,460
0 to 17 years 650 350 295 15,285 7,805 7,485
0 to 5 years 255 140 115 5,645 2,870 2,775
18 to 64 years 1,995 970 1,030 52,220 25,185 27,030
65 years and over 110 40 70 3,240 1,295 1,945
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) 9.8 10.5 9.3 7.9 7.9 7.9
0 to 17 years (%) 13.7 14.5 12.7 9.6 9.6 9.6
0 to 5 years (%) 17.8 18.9 16.7 11.4 11.4 11.4
18 to 64 years (%) 11.7 12.2 11.3 9.2 9.2 9.3
65 years and over (%) 1.8 1.5 2.0 1.9 1.6 2.1
Knowledge of languagesThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census language data
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 44 28,910 13,465 15,450 908,340 440,730 467,605
Official languages 28,895 13,455 15,445 905,700 439,525 466,180
English 28,880 13,445 15,435 905,020 439,215 465,805
French 1,585 665 920 95,740 42,150 53,585
Non-official languages 1,580 770 810 64,100 31,380 32,725
Aboriginal languages 450 210 240 5,645 2,685 2,960
Algonquian languages 450 210 240 5,575 2,635 2,935
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 20 15 10
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 10 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 450 210 235 5,550 2,625 2,920
Malecite 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mi'kmaq 445 205 235 5,540 2,625 2,920
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 10 0 10
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 15 15 10
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 10 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 10
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 10
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 35 25 15
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 30 15 10
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 10 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 10 10 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 10 10 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 10 0 10 10 0 10
Salish languages 0 0 0 10 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 1,135 560 570 58,490 28,715 29,770
Afro-Asiatic languages 140 60 75 10,730 5,745 4,985
Berber languages 0 0 0 25 15 15
Kabyle 0 0 0 25 15 15
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 155 65 95
Bilen 0 0 0 20 15 10
Oromo 0 0 0 40 15 20
Somali 0 0 0 75 25 55
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 10
Semitic languages 125 55 70 10,635 5,715 4,925
Amharic 0 0 0 260 135 120
Arabic 120 55 65 9,685 5,185 4,500
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 10 10 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 10 10 0 630 370 260
Maltese 10 0 10 25 0 25
Tigrigna 0 0 0 140 65 70
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 40 20 20
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 15 10 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 10 0 0 575 260 310
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 15 0 10
Vietnamese 10 10 0 555 255 300
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 105 50 55 3,035 1,275 1,760
Bikol 0 0 0 10 0 10
Cebuano 0 0 0 185 80 100
Fijian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 45 20 30
Ilocano 10 0 10 70 20 55
Malagasy 0 0 0 10 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 80 25 60
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 105 50 55 2,835 1,195 1,635
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 35 15 20
Creole languages 0 0 0 360 185 175
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 35 20 15
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 120 60 65
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 210 115 100
Dravidian languages 20 10 10 1,365 785 580
Kannada 0 0 0 75 45 35
Malayalam 0 0 0 560 310 250
Tamil 20 0 10 450 260 190
Telugu 0 0 0 350 215 135
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indo-European languages 460 240 225 30,820 15,070 15,755
Albanian 0 0 0 405 185 215
Armenian 0 0 0 80 45 30
Balto-Slavic languages 85 35 45 4,095 1,935 2,160
Baltic languages 0 0 0 110 35 80
Latvian 0 0 0 50 15 35
Lithuanian 0 0 0 55 15 40
Slavic languages 80 35 50 4,010 1,910 2,105
Belarusan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Bosnian 0 0 0 145 60 80
Bulgarian 0 0 0 75 35 35
Croatian 0 0 10 275 105 165
Czech 0 0 0 210 95 110
Macedonian 0 0 0 90 55 30
Polish 40 20 20 900 410 490
Russian 10 0 0 1,945 970 970
Serbian 10 0 0 180 85 95
Serbo-Croatian 10 0 0 115 70 50
Slovak 10 0 10 145 70 75
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 35 10 20
Ukrainian 10 0 15 425 180 245
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 10 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 55 30 25 1,070 495 580
Scottish Gaelic 55 30 25 910 400 505
Welsh 0 0 0 35 25 10
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 155 80 75
Germanic languages 125 60 60 9,225 4,490 4,740
Afrikaans 10 0 0 320 140 175
Danish 0 10 0 235 125 110
Dutch 20 10 10 2,105 935 1,165
Frisian 0 0 0 60 30 30
German 90 45 45 6,335 3,180 3,155
Icelandic 0 0 0 100 40 60
Norwegian 0 0 0 150 105 40
Swedish 0 0 0 245 115 130
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 20 10 15
Yiddish 0 0 0 30 15 15
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 125 45 85
Greek 20 10 10 1,315 670 645
Indo-Iranian languages 100 65 35 6,535 3,635 2,900
Indo-Aryan languages 100 65 35 4,935 2,790 2,140
Bengali 10 10 10 625 350 275
Gujarati 0 0 0 240 150 90
Hindi 10 10 0 2,270 1,300 975
Kashmiri 0 0 0 15 0 10
Konkani 0 0 0 15 15 0
Marathi 0 10 0 135 85 45
Nepali 0 0 0 620 315 305
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 20 10 15
Punjabi (Panjabi) 15 15 0 1,010 570 445
Sindhi 0 0 0 10 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 245 125 120
Urdu 70 35 25 1,090 660 425
Iranian languages 0 0 0 1,625 865 755
Kurdish 0 0 0 185 110 75
Pashto 0 0 0 85 55 30
Persian (Farsi) 0 0 0 1,385 725 660
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 75 40 35
Italic (Romance) languages 100 50 50 9,365 4,270 5,100
Catalan 0 0 0 15 10 10
Italian 35 20 15 1,665 845 820
Portuguese 10 10 0 910 480 430
Romanian 0 0 0 240 140 105
Spanish 70 30 40 6,990 3,020 3,970
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 70 55 20
Japanese 10 10 10 865 335 530
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 10 0
Korean 10 0 10 1,530 685 850
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 20 0 15 1,340 715 620
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 65 40 30
Bamanankan 0 0 0 10 10 10
Edo 0 0 0 10 10 0
Ewe 0 0 0 80 50 30
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Ga 0 0 0 30 15 20
Ganda 0 0 0 60 15 40
Igbo 0 0 0 70 45 30
Lingala 0 0 0 30 15 15
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 130 65 65
Shona 0 0 0 65 40 35
Swahili 0 0 0 370 200 175
Wolof 0 0 0 35 15 20
Yoruba 10 0 10 250 125 125
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 15 10 10 300 175 130
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 10 0 50 30 20
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 10
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 45 30 10
Sign languages 10 0 10 1,605 555 1,045
American Sign Language 0 0 0 795 235 555
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 815 325 495
Sino-Tibetan languages 355 175 175 7,135 3,615 3,515
Chinese languages 355 175 175 7,115 3,610 3,500
Cantonese 60 25 35 1,555 730 820
Hakka 0 0 0 45 25 25
Mandarin 285 145 140 5,435 2,720 2,710
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 195 75 120
Wu (Shanghainese) 15 0 10 60 35 30
Chinese, n.o.s. 35 10 20 575 340 245
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 20 10 15
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 20 10 15
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 0 240 110 130
Lao 0 0 0 20 0 10
Thai 0 0 0 220 100 120
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 10 0 10 620 320 300
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 20 20 0
Turkish 10 0 0 480 225 255
Uyghur 0 0 0 15 0 10
Uzbek 0 0 0 105 60 40
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Uralic languages 0 0 0 430 200 230
Estonian 0 0 0 50 25 20
Finnish 0 0 0 120 55 70
Hungarian 0 0 0 255 115 140
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 10
Other languages, n.i.e. 10 0 0 75 40 35
Citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 45 28,910 13,465 15,450 908,340 440,735 467,605
Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 46 28,160 13,090 15,075 878,415 425,340 453,070
Canadian citizens aged under 18 4,900 2,540 2,365 159,440 81,575 77,870
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 23,265 10,550 12,710 718,970 343,770 375,200
Not Canadian citizensCensus data footnote 47 750 380 375 29,930 15,395 14,535
Immigrant status and period of immigration
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 48 28,915 13,465 15,450 908,340 440,730 467,605
Non-immigrantsCensus data footnote 49 27,675 12,820 14,855 842,760 407,740 435,015
ImmigrantsCensus data footnote 50 775 420 355 55,675 27,270 28,405
Before 1981 340 175 165 19,200 9,335 9,865
1981 to 1990 55 40 15 4,800 2,330 2,470
1991 to 2000 60 25 35 6,705 3,140 3,560
2001 to 2010 135 70 60 13,185 6,540 6,645
2001 to 2005 65 30 30 5,105 2,500 2,600
2006 to 2010 70 40 30 8,080 4,035 4,045
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 51 190 110 80 11,790 5,925 5,865
Non-permanent residentsCensus data footnote 52 465 225 240 9,900 5,720 4,185
Age at immigration
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 53 770 420 350 55,675 27,270 28,410
Under 5 years 115 75 35 7,280 3,495 3,785
5 to 14 years 170 105 60 10,445 5,240 5,205
15 to 24 years 135 60 85 10,170 4,670 5,500
25 to 44 years 305 150 155 22,980 11,315 11,660
45 years and over 55 35 15 4,800 2,550 2,250
Immigrants by selected place of birthThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census immigration data
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 775 425 355 55,680 27,270 28,410
Americas 125 55 75 10,610 4,830 5,780
Brazil 0 0 0 175 75 100
Colombia 0 0 0 175 90 85
El Salvador 0 0 0 95 50 45
Guyana 0 0 0 170 85 90
Haiti 0 0 0 55 30 30
Jamaica 10 0 0 480 210 275
Mexico 0 0 0 325 155 175
Peru 0 0 0 105 35 75
Trinidad and Tobago 0 0 0 220 120 100
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 105 45 65 7,375 3,320 4,055
Other places of birth in Americas 10 0 10 1,430 675 750
Europe 315 185 135 22,110 11,195 10,920
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 0 0 210 115 100
Croatia 0 10 0 180 75 105
France 20 0 15 610 330 280
Germany 50 30 15 2,600 1,270 1,330
Greece 10 10 10 505 270 235
Hungary 0 0 0 110 40 65
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 10 10 0 475 225 255
Italy 20 15 10 525 310 215
Netherlands 10 10 0 1,645 790 855
Poland 15 10 10 630 265 365
Portugal 0 0 0 220 140 80
Romania 0 0 0 180 100 80
Russian Federation 10 0 10 585 270 315
SerbiaCensus data footnote 57 0 0 0 90 45 45
Ukraine 10 0 10 335 145 195
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 130 85 40 11,275 5,815 5,460
Other places of birth in Europe 30 10 15 1,930 985 945
Africa 75 40 40 3,525 1,855 1,675
Algeria 0 10 0 25 15 15
Egypt 0 0 0 770 395 370
Ethiopia 0 0 0 185 105 85
Kenya 0 0 0 125 75 50
Morocco 0 0 0 80 50 30
Nigeria 15 10 0 350 185 165
Somalia 0 0 0 65 30 35
South Africa, Republic of 10 0 0 460 205 250
Other places of birth in Africa 45 25 20 1,465 790 675
Asia 245 135 110 18,955 9,100 9,855
Afghanistan 0 0 0 100 40 60
Bangladesh 10 0 0 315 180 135
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 60 40 20 2,830 1,140 1,685
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 0 280 130 155
India 15 15 0 2,225 1,190 1,040
IranCensus data footnote 61 0 0 0 970 525 440
Iraq 0 0 0 525 250 285
Japan 10 0 0 225 60 170
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 0 0 0 870 340 530
Lebanon 0 0 0 1,370 755 610
Pakistan 65 40 25 615 315 295
Philippines 60 25 35 2,570 1,035 1,540
Sri Lanka 10 0 0 310 140 175
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 0 0 0 1,150 565 580
Taiwan 0 0 0 225 100 120
Viet Nam 10 10 0 450 205 245
Other places of birth in Asia 15 10 0 3,930 2,130 1,795
Oceania and other places of birthCensus data footnote 64 10 10 0 480 295 180
Recent immigrants by selected places of birth
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 54 190 105 80 11,785 5,920 5,870
Americas 10 0 10 1,390 675 715
Brazil 0 0 0 95 40 55
Colombia 0 0 0 15 0 15
Cuba 0 0 0 70 40 30
Haiti 0 0 0 20 15 0
Jamaica 0 0 0 195 100 95
Mexico 0 0 0 105 55 45
United StatesCensus data footnote 55 0 0 10 615 310 305
VenezuelaCensus data footnote 65 10 10 0 15 10 10
Other places of birth in Americas 0 0 0 275 115 165
Europe 20 20 10 2,210 1,165 1,045
France 0 0 0 110 55 55
Germany 0 0 0 215 110 100
IrelandCensus data footnote 56 10 10 0 75 50 25
MoldovaCensus data footnote 66 0 0 0 25 10 15
Romania 0 0 0 40 25 15
Russian Federation 0 0 0 180 75 100
Ukraine 0 0 0 140 55 80
United KingdomCensus data footnote 58 10 10 0 1,080 620 460
Other places of birth in Europe 0 0 10 355 165 190
Africa 30 10 15 1,085 600 485
Algeria 0 10 0 15 0 10
Cameroon 0 0 0 0 0 10
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 0 0 0 55 30 25
Côte d'Ivoire 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egypt 10 0 10 205 105 95
Eritrea 0 0 0 70 40 30
Ethiopia 0 0 0 45 35 10
Morocco 0 0 0 30 15 10
Nigeria 15 10 10 200 100 100
Somalia 0 0 0 10 0 10
South Africa, Republic of 0 0 0 80 35 45
Tunisia 0 0 0 10 10 0
Other places of birth in Africa 0 0 0 365 220 150
Asia 125 70 55 7,035 3,435 3,600
Afghanistan 0 0 0 20 0 20
Bangladesh 0 0 0 80 50 30
ChinaCensus data footnote 59 35 25 10 985 465 520
Hong KongCensus data footnote 60 0 0 0 10 0 0
India 0 0 0 900 490 410
IranCensus data footnote 61 0 0 0 260 135 125
Iraq 0 0 0 245 125 120
Israel 0 0 0 280 180 100
Japan 0 0 0 70 25 50
Korea, SouthCensus data footnote 62 0 0 0 225 75 150
Lebanon 0 0 0 75 35 40
Nepal 0 0 0 185 95 85
Pakistan 35 15 15 145 80 65
Philippines 50 20 25 1,500 640 860
Saudi Arabia 0 10 0 125 75 50
Sri Lanka 0 0 0 100 55 50
SyriaCensus data footnote 63 0 0 0 890 420 460
Taiwan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkey 0 0 0 100 55 40
United Arab Emirates 0 0 0 70 45 20
Viet Nam 0 0 0 65 20 45
Other places of birth in Asia 0 0 0 715 370 345
Oceania and otherCensus data footnote 64 0 0 0 70 50 20
Australia 0 0 0 35 30 0
Other places of birthCensus data footnote 67 0 0 0 35 15 15
Generation status
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 68 28,915 13,460 15,450 908,340 440,735 467,605
First generationCensus data footnote 69 1,310 680 630 70,310 35,320 34,990
Second generationCensus data footnote 70 1,720 800 920 69,125 33,765 35,360
Third generation or moreCensus data footnote 71 25,885 11,985 13,900 768,905 371,645 397,260
Admission category and applicant type
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 72 440 250 190 37,000 18,195 18,805
Economic immigrantsCensus data footnote 73 285 170 110 21,830 11,270 10,560
Principal applicantsCensus data footnote 74 135 100 35 8,710 5,865 2,845
Secondary applicantsCensus data footnote 75 150 75 80 13,115 5,405 7,710
Immigrants sponsored by familyCensus data footnote 76 115 50 65 10,415 4,455 5,955
RefugeesCensus data footnote 77 35 25 10 4,520 2,345 2,175
Other immigrantsCensus data footnote 78 0 0 0 235 120 115
Aboriginal population
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 79 28,910 13,465 15,450 908,340 440,730 467,605
Aboriginal identityCensus data footnote 80 2,160 1,060 1,095 51,495 24,900 26,595
Single Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 81 2,120 1,045 1,075 49,935 24,175 25,765
First Nations (North American Indian)Census data footnote 82 1,560 795 760 25,830 12,460 13,370
Métis 545 240 305 23,315 11,325 11,985
Inuk (Inuit) 15 10 10 795 385 410
Multiple Aboriginal responsesCensus data footnote 83 10 10 0 835 425 410
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereCensus data footnote 84 35 10 25 725 300 420
Non-Aboriginal identity 26,755 12,405 14,350 856,850 415,835 441,015
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 85 28,915 13,465 15,445 908,340 440,735 467,610
Registered or Treaty IndianCensus data footnote 86 1,390 700 690 18,940 9,135 9,805
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 27,525 12,765 14,765 889,405 431,595 457,800
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 87 28,915 13,465 15,450 908,340 440,735 467,610
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 88 1,030 520 510 15,055 7,255 7,805
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 89 1,020 510 510 14,780 7,120 7,655
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryCensus data footnote 82 950 465 485 11,995 5,790 6,210
Métis single ancestry 70 45 20 2,560 1,245 1,315
Inuit single ancestry 0 0 0 220 85 135
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Census data footnote 90 10 10 0 275 135 145
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 10 0 0 210 95 115
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 25 20 10
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 30 20 15
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 10 0 10 0 10
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 91 1,590 740 845 58,980 27,665 31,315
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 92 1,550 725 830 56,830 26,660 30,170
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 960 495 460 34,375 15,975 18,400
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 525 195 330 21,200 10,120 11,080
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 65 25 40 1,255 560 690
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesCensus data footnote 93 35 20 15 2,145 1,005 1,140
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 35 20 15 1,850 855 995
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 135 50 80
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 130 90 45
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 30 10 20
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Census data footnote 94 26,295 12,205 14,090 834,300 405,810 428,495
Visible minority population
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 95 28,915 13,465 15,450 908,340 440,735 467,605
Total visible minority populationCensus data footnote 96 1,480 785 695 58,650 29,305 29,350
South AsianCensus data footnote 97 145 95 50 7,910 4,385 3,525
Chinese 365 190 180 8,640 4,210 4,435
Black 645 335 310 21,915 10,735 11,175
Filipino 100 55 50 3,400 1,485 1,920
Latin American 25 10 10 1,685 820 865
Arab 160 90 70 8,110 4,375 3,735
Southeast AsianCensus data footnote 98 15 10 10 1,195 525 670
West AsianCensus data footnote 99 0 0 0 1,540 805 740
Korean 0 10 0 1,540 685 855
Japanese 10 0 0 695 295 405
Visible minority, n.i.e.Census data footnote 100 10 10 0 630 300 330
Multiple visible minoritiesCensus data footnote 101 0 0 0 1,385 690 695
Not a visible minorityCensus data footnote 102 27,430 12,675 14,760 849,690 411,430 438,260
Ethnic origin populationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census data on ethnic origin
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 103 28,910 13,465 15,445 908,340 440,730 467,610
North American Aboriginal origins 2,620 1,260 1,355 74,040 34,920 39,115
First Nations (North American Indian) 1,960 990 960 48,640 22,805 25,835
Inuit 75 30 45 1,840 830 1,010
Métis 635 265 365 26,025 12,435 13,585
Other North American origins 10,885 4,960 5,925 410,825 197,970 212,855
Acadian 420 190 225 23,700 11,050 12,650
American 75 45 30 7,515 3,730 3,785
Canadian 10,375 4,750 5,625 387,360 186,955 200,405
New Brunswicker 0 0 0 35 15 20
Newfoundlander 110 30 75 1,750 835 910
Nova Scotian 30 10 20 1,295 625 665
Ontarian 10 10 10 95 65 35
Québécois 10 0 0 380 190 185
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 104 0 0 0 20 0 15
European origins 21,130 9,790 11,345 621,525 299,755 321,760
British Isles origins 18,395 8,460 9,930 513,725 246,085 267,645
Channel Islander 0 0 0 90 25 60
Cornish 0 0 0 105 45 65
English 6,755 2,875 3,880 262,375 124,610 137,765
Irish 6,930 3,240 3,685 195,865 91,260 104,605
Manx 0 0 0 145 70 70
Scottish 12,250 5,675 6,570 272,880 129,640 143,240
Welsh 525 255 270 17,135 8,105 9,030
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 105 310 125 180 18,975 8,955 10,020
French origins 5,310 2,450 2,860 149,665 70,095 79,570
Alsatian 0 0 0 25 20 10
Breton 0 0 0 15 10 10
Corsican 0 0 0 20 20 0
French 5,315 2,450 2,860 149,625 70,065 79,565
Western European origins (except French origins) 1,550 725 825 125,110 59,420 65,690
Austrian 20 10 10 1,775 880 895
Bavarian 0 0 0 10 10 10
Belgian 70 25 40 2,615 1,320 1,305
Dutch 450 215 235 32,045 14,640 17,410
Flemish 0 0 0 160 80 80
Frisian 0 0 0 50 20 30
German 1,095 520 575 97,555 46,450 51,100
Luxembourger 0 0 0 30 20 10
Swiss 25 15 10 2,705 1,335 1,375
Western European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 106 0 0 0 140 75 60
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 305 115 185 14,985 7,075 7,910
Danish 75 30 40 3,700 1,695 2,005
Finnish 60 15 40 1,140 505 630
Icelandic 0 0 10 660 295 370
Norwegian 90 40 55 5,170 2,535 2,635
Swedish 75 20 55 3,565 1,575 1,990
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 107 10 10 0 1,365 750 620
Eastern European origins 1,660 770 890 29,685 14,315 15,370
Bulgarian 0 0 0 280 130 145
Byelorussian 0 0 0 195 85 105
Czech 60 25 35 1,165 620 545
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 108 20 10 10 420 175 245
Estonian 0 0 0 345 185 165
Hungarian 155 85 70 2,700 1,320 1,380
Latvian 0 0 0 380 160 220
Lithuanian 30 10 20 1,150 510 635
Moldovan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Polish 900 390 500 11,575 5,525 6,050
Romanian 35 15 25 1,190 540 650
Russian 90 30 60 4,775 2,210 2,570
Slovak 25 10 15 610 320 290
Ukrainian 510 255 250 9,115 4,475 4,640
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 109 10 10 10 310 150 160
Southern European origins 1,475 710 765 28,680 13,790 14,890
Albanian 0 0 0 285 140 145
Bosnian 0 0 0 155 75 75
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 15 10 0 680 325 360
Cypriot 0 0 0 40 30 15
Greek 95 40 55 3,360 1,705 1,650
Italian 1,065 530 535 15,620 7,605 8,015
Kosovar 0 0 0 255 115 145
Macedonian 0 0 10 165 90 80
Maltese 30 10 25 440 215 220
Montenegrin 0 0 0 20 10 10
Portuguese 80 45 35 3,580 1,700 1,880
Serbian 0 0 0 255 120 135
Sicilian 0 0 0 40 20 15
Slovenian 0 0 0 150 70 85
Spanish 205 85 120 4,300 1,875 2,425
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 110 35 15 20 400 205 200
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 111 0 0 0 85 50 40
Other European origins 55 25 35 5,465 2,845 2,625
Basque 0 0 0 160 75 85
Jewish 10 0 10 2,040 1,040 1,000
Roma (Gypsy) 0 0 0 135 110 25
Slavic, n.o.s.Census data footnote 112 0 0 0 25 25 0
Other European origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 113 45 20 25 3,145 1,610 1,535
Caribbean origins 190 95 100 5,220 2,580 2,640
Antiguan 0 0 0 100 50 55
Bahamian 0 0 10 230 105 115
Barbadian 50 40 15 575 300 275
Bermudan 0 0 0 185 90 100
Carib 0 0 0 45 30 10
Cuban 0 0 0 340 145 195
Dominican 0 0 0 150 85 65
Grenadian 10 0 0 35 20 20
Guadeloupean 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian 0 0 0 115 50 65
Jamaican 40 10 30 2,075 1,050 1,025
Kittitian/Nevisian 0 0 0 45 15 30
Martinican 0 0 0 10 10 0
Montserratan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Puerto Rican 0 0 0 115 40 75
St. Lucian 0 0 0 65 20 50
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 10 0 0 325 170 155
Vincentian/Grenadinian 0 0 0 35 20 15
West Indian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 114 85 45 45 785 420 365
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 115 0 0 0 330 155 180
Latin, Central and South American origins 30 20 10 3,055 1,525 1,525
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 0 0 0 185 90 100
Arawak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Argentinian 0 0 0 65 40 25
Belizean 0 0 0 25 20 10
Bolivian 0 0 0 40 20 15
Brazilian 0 0 0 280 140 135
Chilean 0 0 0 130 80 45
Colombian 10 10 0 430 210 225
Costa Rican 0 0 0 35 10 25
Ecuadorian 0 0 0 50 20 30
Guatemalan 0 0 0 90 65 35
Guyanese 0 0 0 350 160 195
Hispanic 0 0 0 60 35 25
Honduran 0 0 0 50 35 20
Maya 0 0 0 70 35 30
Mexican 10 0 0 810 415 395
Nicaraguan 0 0 0 45 20 25
Panamanian 0 0 0 25 10 15
Paraguayan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Peruvian 0 0 0 180 85 95
Salvadorean 0 0 0 110 75 35
Uruguayan 0 0 0 15 0 20
Venezuelan 10 0 10 80 50 30
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 116 0 0 0 185 80 105
African origins 470 245 225 17,655 8,560 9,095
Central and West African origins 75 40 35 1,335 700 635
Akan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Angolan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Ashanti 0 0 0 0 10 0
Beninese 20 0 10 20 10 10
Burkinabe 0 0 0 0 0 10
Cameroonian 35 20 20 70 35 35
Chadian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Congolese 0 0 0 180 95 85
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 0 0 0 10 0 0
Gambian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Ghanaian 10 0 0 185 105 85
Guinean 0 0 0 30 20 10
Ibo 0 0 0 90 50 40
Ivorian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Liberian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Malian 0 0 0 10 0 10
Malinké 0 0 0 15 10 10
Nigerian 20 20 0 445 240 210
Peulh 0 0 0 0 10 0
Senegalese 0 0 0 10 10 0
Sierra Leonean 0 0 0 80 45 35
Togolese 0 0 0 70 30 35
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 65 25 45
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 117 0 0 0 120 65 50
North African origins 30 20 10 2,030 1,045 980
Algerian 10 0 0 85 45 40
Berber 0 0 0 70 50 20
Coptic 0 0 0 30 10 20
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 10 10 10 1,295 695 600
Libyan 0 10 0 215 105 110
Maure 0 0 0 10 0 10
Moroccan 0 0 0 130 60 70
Sudanese 0 0 0 130 50 80
Tunisian 0 0 0 65 25 35
North African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 118 0 0 0 90 40 50
Southern and East African origins 20 0 20 1,865 920 945
Afrikaner 0 0 0 25 10 20
Amhara 0 0 0 10 10 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Census data footnote 119 0 0 0 10 10 0
Burundian 0 0 0 10 0 0
Djiboutian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eritrean 10 0 0 160 85 75
Ethiopian 0 0 10 280 120 155
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenyan 0 0 0 160 85 75
Malagasy 0 0 0 20 0 15
Mauritian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 25 15 15
Rwandan 0 0 0 105 55 50
Seychellois 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 180 75 100
South African 0 0 0 520 255 265
Tanzanian 0 0 0 60 45 20
Tigrian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Ugandan 0 0 0 60 25 40
Zambian 0 0 0 80 35 50
Zimbabwean 0 0 0 100 55 45
Zulu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 120 0 0 0 170 100 75
Other African origins 355 175 175 12,620 5,990 6,635
Black, n.o.s.Census data footnote 121 35 25 15 2,255 1,060 1,195
Other African origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 122 320 150 165 10,460 4,965 5,495
Asian origins 1,445 780 665 42,500 21,445 21,050
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 750 405 340 17,205 8,915 8,295
Afghan 0 0 0 230 80 150
Arab, n.o.s.Census data footnote 123 100 45 55 1,600 835 770
Armenian 0 0 0 265 160 110
Assyrian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 20 20 0
Georgian 0 0 0 20 15 10
Hazara 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian 10 10 0 1,405 785 620
Iraqi 0 0 0 595 270 325
Israeli 0 0 0 245 120 120
Jordanian 0 0 0 260 150 115
Kazakh 0 0 10 45 30 20
Kurd 0 0 0 230 120 115
Kuwaiti 40 0 30 245 115 130
Kyrgyz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 575 310 265 7,445 3,815 3,630
Palestinian 0 0 0 990 535 455
Pashtun 0 0 0 30 15 10
Saudi Arabian 20 10 10 725 470 255
Syrian 85 65 20 2,190 1,090 1,100
Tajik 0 0 0 20 10 10
Tatar 0 0 0 40 15 25
Turk 10 0 10 690 320 370
Turkmen 0 0 0 10 10 10
Uighur 0 0 0 10 10 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 90 60 30
Yemeni 0 0 0 205 105 95
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 124 0 0 0 780 410 370
South Asian origins 145 90 55 8,495 4,690 3,805
Bangladeshi 10 10 10 240 135 110
Bengali 0 0 0 65 40 20
Bhutanese 0 0 0 225 100 125
East Indian 95 60 35 6,255 3,460 2,795
Goan 0 0 0 10 10 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 10 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 10 0
Nepali 0 0 0 430 220 210
Pakistani 35 25 10 665 405 260
Punjabi 0 0 0 230 110 115
Sinhalese 0 0 0 40 10 30
Sri Lankan 0 0 0 340 150 190
Tamil 0 0 0 60 30 35
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 125 0 0 0 470 290 175
East and Southeast Asian origins 550 285 265 16,715 7,850 8,870
Burmese 0 0 0 15 0 10
Cambodian (Khmer) 0 0 0 55 15 40
Chinese 405 210 190 9,695 4,720 4,980
Filipino 110 55 55 3,580 1,585 1,995
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 0 0 0 140 65 75
Japanese 10 0 0 905 385 515
Karen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 10 10 0 1,590 700 895
Laotian 0 0 0 15 0 10
Malaysian 0 0 0 80 30 45
Mongolian 0 0 0 55 30 30
Singaporean 0 0 0 10 10 0
Taiwanese 0 0 0 240 100 140
Thai 0 0 0 245 85 155
Tibetan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Vietnamese 0 10 10 760 355 410
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 126 20 15 10 75 45 25
Other Asian origins 15 10 0 410 190 215
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 127 15 10 0 410 190 215
Oceania origins 10 0 0 895 450 445
Australian 10 0 10 490 255 235
New Zealander 0 0 0 290 155 130
Pacific Islands origins 0 0 0 125 55 70
Fijian 0 0 0 15 10 10
Hawaiian 0 0 0 25 10 15
Maori 0 0 0 40 20 25
Polynesian, n.o.s.Census data footnote 128 0 0 0 20 15 10
Samoan 0 0 0 10 0 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Census data footnote 129 0 0 0 30 0 20
Household characteristics
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 130 13,440 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Owner 8,165 ... ... 276,095 ... ...
Renter 5,115 ... ... 123,595 ... ...
Band housing 160 ... ... 2,300 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 131 13,440 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Condominium 220 ... ... 13,370 ... ...
Not condominium 13,220 ... ... 388,625 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 132 13,435 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
No bedrooms 15 ... ... 1,140 ... ...
1 bedroom 1,765 ... ... 45,675 ... ...
2 bedrooms 3,475 ... ... 105,410 ... ...
3 bedrooms 5,360 ... ... 158,975 ... ...
4 or more bedrooms 2,815 ... ... 90,785 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 133 13,435 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1 to 4 rooms 3,225 ... ... 87,755 ... ...
5 rooms 2,215 ... ... 64,655 ... ...
6 rooms 2,135 ... ... 66,855 ... ...
7 rooms 2,060 ... ... 57,085 ... ...
8 or more rooms 3,800 ... ... 125,635 ... ...
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6.3 ... ... 6.5 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 134 13,435 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
One person or fewer per room 13,395 ... ... 399,855 ... ...
More than 1 person per room 45 ... ... 2,130 ... ...
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 135 13,440 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Suitable 13,050 ... ... 390,445 ... ...
Not suitable 390 ... ... 11,540 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 136 13,435 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1960 or before 5,720 ... ... 112,530 ... ...
1961 to 1980 4,365 ... ... 113,715 ... ...
1981 to 1990 1,375 ... ... 59,105 ... ...
1991 to 2000 860 ... ... 49,825 ... ...
2001 to 2005 335 ... ... 23,045 ... ...
2006 to 2010 385 ... ... 23,925 ... ...
2011 to 2016Census data footnote 137 395 ... ... 19,840 ... ...
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 138 13,440 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
Only regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 12,180 ... ... 366,615 ... ...
Major repairs needed 1,255 ... ... 35,375 ... ...
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 139 13,440 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
1 household maintainer 9,015 ... ... 241,800 ... ...
2 household maintainers 4,135 ... ... 152,970 ... ...
3 or more household maintainers 285 ... ... 7,220 ... ...
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 140 13,440 ... ... 401,990 ... ...
15 to 24 years 410 ... ... 14,575 ... ...
25 to 34 years 1,535 ... ... 49,695 ... ...
35 to 44 years 1,805 ... ... 59,550 ... ...
45 to 54 years 2,315 ... ... 77,555 ... ...
55 to 64 years 2,970 ... ... 85,360 ... ...
65 to 74 years 2,390 ... ... 66,865 ... ...
75 to 84 years 1,425 ... ... 35,980 ... ...
85 years and over 600 ... ... 12,405 ... ...
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 141 13,075 ... ... 395,860 ... ...
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 9,690 ... ... 310,540 ... ...
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 3,380 ... ... 85,315 ... ...
30% to less than 100% 2,980 ... ... 74,290 ... ...
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 7,990 ... ... 273,525 ... ...
% of owner households with a mortgageCensus data footnote 142 53.3 ... ... 55.2 ... ...
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 13.2 ... ... 12.0 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 800 ... ... 819 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 914 ... ... 987 ... ...
Median value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 149,925 ... ... 199,886 ... ...
Average value of dwellings ($)Census data footnote 144 165,663 ... ... 230,441 ... ...
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 5,100 ... ... 123,060 ... ...
% of tenant households in subsidized housingCensus data footnote 145 25.0 ... ... 12.3 ... ...
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costsCensus data footnote 141 45.7 ... ... 42.8 ... ...
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 751 ... ... 849 ... ...
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)Census data footnote 143 784 ... ... 909 ... ...
Highest certificate, diploma or degree
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 24,850 11,375 13,475 774,745 372,455 402,295
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,040 2,350 2,685 153,705 79,885 73,825
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 6,830 3,060 3,775 195,900 95,205 100,695
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,980 5,960 7,020 425,140 197,365 227,775
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,580 1,880 700 76,810 54,075 22,735
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 1,415 860 555 42,625 25,015 17,610
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 1,170 1,020 145 34,185 29,060 5,125
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 4,920 1,780 3,140 168,805 67,030 101,775
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 750 290 460 18,380 6,975 11,405
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 4,725 2,015 2,710 161,150 69,290 91,855
Bachelor's degree 3,190 1,330 1,860 108,385 45,185 63,205
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 405 170 235 9,495 4,020 5,475
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 175 105 75 4,700 2,595 2,110
Master's degree 780 315 470 32,645 13,840 18,805
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 170 95 75 5,925 3,655 2,270
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 15,180 6,995 8,185 494,505 237,795 256,710
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,740 925 815 60,280 34,820 25,460
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 3,880 1,780 2,095 116,280 57,600 58,675
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 9,565 4,295 5,270 317,950 145,375 172,570
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,735 1,265 470 52,370 37,255 15,115
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 995 610 385 29,105 17,300 11,810
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 740 650 85 23,265 19,955 3,310
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 3,665 1,345 2,315 128,010 51,890 76,120
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 515 205 310 11,595 4,325 7,275
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,645 1,470 2,175 125,970 51,905 74,065
Bachelor's degree 2,490 1,000 1,490 85,240 34,830 50,410
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 250 95 155 6,895 2,610 4,285
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 140 70 70 3,775 1,850 1,925
Master's degree 635 240 395 26,025 10,380 15,640
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 130 75 60 4,045 2,240 1,805
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 24,850 11,370 13,480 774,750 372,455 402,295
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 11,870 5,410 6,460 349,605 175,090 174,520
Education 1,195 335 860 31,395 8,460 22,930
13. Education 1,190 335 855 31,390 8,465 22,930
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 210 110 105 10,700 5,095 5,605
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 50 35 15 2,070 1,565 505
50. Visual and performing arts 155 70 90 8,635 3,530 5,100
Humanities 585 275 305 18,830 7,520 11,310
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 20 15 0 1,175 355 820
23. English language and literature/letters 145 65 80 5,110 1,530 3,580
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 230 85 145 4,545 1,540 3,000
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 0 0 0 65 25 35
38. Philosophy and religious studies 25 10 15 1,240 675 565
39. Theology and religious vocations 40 35 15 2,200 1,340 860
54. History 100 65 40 3,615 1,865 1,755
55. French language and literature/letters 20 10 10 880 190 695
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,315 400 915 40,155 11,980 28,175
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 35 10 20 635 145 490
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 90 40 50 3,285 1,260 2,025
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 405 95 305 9,115 750 8,365
22. Legal professions and studies 245 75 170 6,110 1,920 4,185
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 0 0 10 610 135 475
42. Psychology 270 65 205 8,170 2,060 6,110
45. Social sciences 270 110 160 12,240 5,710 6,520
Business, management and public administration 2,640 755 1,885 93,075 27,030 66,045
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0 0 0 205 55 150
44. Public administration and social service professions 225 30 195 6,285 1,345 4,940
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 2,415 720 1,695 86,590 25,630 60,960
Physical and life sciences and technologies 290 130 160 15,340 7,650 7,685
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 110 55 60 6,910 2,990 3,925
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 95 30 65 3,340 1,455 1,880
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 10 0 0 165 35 120
40. Physical sciences 55 35 20 4,260 3,005 1,255
41. Science technologies/technicians 20 10 10 665 165 500
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 375 175 200 15,745 9,355 6,390
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 305 155 150 12,750 8,055 4,695
25. Library science 35 0 30 1,210 175 1,040
27. Mathematics and statistics 30 15 20 1,590 995 600
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 0 0 0 200 135 65
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,825 2,675 145 92,920 87,340 5,580
04. Architecture and related services 15 15 0 1,370 860 510
14. Engineering 320 285 35 11,925 10,290 1,640
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 520 480 35 17,805 16,110 1,695
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 10 0 10
46. Construction trades 925 880 40 24,800 24,235 570
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 680 655 20 25,465 24,680 780
48. Precision production 370 355 10 11,545 11,165 380
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 130 70 60 7,630 4,615 3,015
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 55 20 35 4,215 2,160 2,055
03. Natural resources and conservation 75 50 25 3,410 2,450 960
Health and related fields 2,395 425 1,980 66,770 10,595 56,175
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 40 25 15 3,560 1,730 1,825
51. Health professions and related programs 2,285 345 1,940 61,755 7,955 53,800
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 70 45 20 1,460 910 550
Personal, protective and transportation services 1,030 625 405 32,535 17,700 14,830
12. Personal and culinary services 545 190 355 17,625 4,455 13,170
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 10 0 250 240 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 30 25 0 905 850 50
43. Security and protective services 145 115 30 4,540 3,535 1,005
49. Transportation and materials moving 310 290 20 9,220 8,625 600
Other 0 0 0 45 10 40
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 0 0 0 50 10 40
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 15,180 6,995 8,180 494,505 237,795 256,710
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 5,615 2,700 2,910 176,560 92,420 84,135
Education 770 210 565 20,590 4,940 15,650
13. Education 770 205 560 20,585 4,940 15,650
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 155 85 70 8,145 3,855 4,285
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 40 30 10 1,515 1,140 375
50. Visual and performing arts 115 60 60 6,630 2,715 3,915
Humanities 395 185 210 13,745 5,275 8,465
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 15 10 0 895 280 615
23. English language and literature/letters 95 50 50 3,800 1,095 2,705
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 175 65 110 3,425 1,125 2,305
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 0 0 0 60 25 35
38. Philosophy and religious studies 10 0 10 910 490 420
39. Theology and religious vocations 15 15 10 1,330 795 535
54. History 75 40 35 2,710 1,340 1,370
55. French language and literature/letters 10 10 0 620 130 490
Social and behavioural sciences and law 1,085 305 780 32,650 9,150 23,500
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 20 10 10 520 110 410
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 65 35 30 2,750 1,030 1,720
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 330 80 250 7,395 580 6,810
22. Legal professions and studies 205 50 155 5,225 1,380 3,845
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 0 0 0 460 100 355
42. Psychology 225 45 180 6,545 1,580 4,970
45. Social sciences 230 85 150 9,755 4,360 5,390
Business, management and public administration 1,945 545 1,400 69,255 20,285 48,970
30.16 Accounting and computer science 0 0 0 175 40 135
44. Public administration and social service professions 195 25 170 5,140 1,025 4,120
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 1,745 520 1,235 63,935 19,220 44,715
Physical and life sciences and technologies 235 90 145 11,075 5,385 5,690
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 95 35 55 5,285 2,240 3,045
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 70 15 55 2,390 1,030 1,360
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 10 0 10 130 30 100
40. Physical sciences 50 35 15 2,910 2,005 905
41. Science technologies/technicians 10 0 10 365 85 275
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 320 145 180 13,625 8,240 5,385
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 270 130 135 11,505 7,330 4,170
25. Library science 35 10 25 815 115 700
27. Mathematics and statistics 20 10 15 1,130 660 470
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 0 0 0 175 125 50
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 1,980 1,880 100 67,930 63,180 4,750
04. Architecture and related services 0 10 0 1,020 585 430
14. Engineering 230 215 20 8,585 7,230 1,355
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 390 365 25 13,410 11,920 1,495
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 10
46. Construction trades 640 615 30 18,355 17,835 515
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 490 470 15 18,540 17,910 625
48. Precision production 220 210 10 8,020 7,700 325
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 105 55 50 5,995 3,475 2,520
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 45 20 25 3,270 1,570 1,695
03. Natural resources and conservation 60 40 20 2,725 1,905 825
Health and related fields 1,800 335 1,470 50,220 8,215 42,010
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 35 20 15 2,730 1,350 1,380
51. Health professions and related programs 1,715 285 1,430 46,385 6,215 40,165
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 55 30 25 1,110 650 460
Personal, protective and transportation services 765 465 300 24,685 13,375 11,310
12. Personal and culinary services 400 140 260 13,490 3,480 10,000
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 10 0 0 205 200 10
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15 10 10 475 435 40
43. Security and protective services 110 90 25 3,465 2,655 815
49. Transportation and materials moving 240 225 15 7,045 6,595 450
Other 0 0 0 45 10 40
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 0 0 0 50 10 35
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 24,850 11,370 13,480 774,745 372,455 402,295
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 11,870 5,410 6,455 349,605 175,090 174,515
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 12,980 5,960 7,020 425,145 197,365 227,775
Location of study inside Canada 12,405 5,695 6,710 396,690 182,875 213,810
Same as province or territory of residence 10,860 4,935 5,920 315,140 141,965 173,175
Different than province or territory of residence 1,545 755 790 81,550 40,915 40,640
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 570 265 310 28,450 14,485 13,965
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 180 75 100 7,950 4,110 3,840
Philippines 60 25 35 1,530 540 995
India 10 10 0 1,755 935 825
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 40 25 15 5,530 3,225 2,305
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 125 50 70 1,080 445 635
France 10 10 0 350 210 145
Other 145 60 85 10,255 5,030 5,225
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 15,175 6,995 8,185 494,510 237,800 256,710
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 5,615 2,700 2,915 176,560 92,420 84,140
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 9,560 4,290 5,270 317,950 145,380 172,575
Location of study inside Canada 9,200 4,125 5,075 297,430 135,465 161,965
Same as province or territory of residence 8,015 3,565 4,450 236,720 105,480 131,235
Different than province or territory of residence 1,185 565 620 60,710 29,980 30,730
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 360 165 200 20,525 9,915 10,605
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 110 45 65 4,905 2,370 2,540
Philippines 65 30 35 1,415 520 900
India 0 0 0 1,385 725 660
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 20 10 10 3,455 1,930 1,525
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 55 30 25 810 335 475
France 0 0 0 245 140 100
Other 105 50 55 8,305 3,900 4,405
Labour force status
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 163 24,850 11,370 13,480 774,750 372,455 402,290
In the labour force 13,725 6,645 7,085 474,595 242,775 231,820
Employed 11,670 5,365 6,300 427,310 215,010 212,305
Unemployed 2,060 1,275 780 47,280 27,765 19,520
Not in the labour force 11,120 4,725 6,390 300,155 129,680 170,475
Participation rate 55.2 58.4 52.6 61.3 65.2 57.6
Employment rate 47.0 47.2 46.7 55.2 57.7 52.8
Unemployment rate 15.0 19.2 11.0 10.0 11.4 8.4
Work activity during the reference year
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 164 24,850 11,375 13,480 774,750 372,455 402,295
Did not workCensus data footnote 165 10,510 4,430 6,085 274,375 117,550 156,825
Worked 14,335 6,945 7,390 500,370 254,905 245,465
Worked full year, full timeCensus data footnote 166 6,610 3,165 3,445 252,820 135,940 116,880
Worked part year and/or part timeCensus data footnote 167 7,725 3,780 3,950 247,550 118,965 128,585
Average weeks worked in reference year 40.2 39.1 41.3 41.6 41.5 41.7
Class of worker
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 168 13,725 6,640 7,085 474,590 242,775 231,820
Class of worker - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 455 255 195 9,265 4,800 4,470
All classes of workersCensus data footnote 170 13,275 6,385 6,885 465,330 237,975 227,350
Employee 12,510 5,885 6,630 420,745 210,170 210,570
Self-employedCensus data footnote 171 765 505 260 44,585 27,805 16,775
Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 172 13,730 6,640 7,085 474,595 242,775 231,820
Occupation - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 450 255 195 9,265 4,800 4,470
All occupationsCensus data footnote 170 13,270 6,390 6,885 465,330 237,975 227,350
0 Management occupations 995 600 395 45,530 27,170 18,365
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 2,055 535 1,515 67,495 17,930 49,565
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 505 430 80 27,450 21,980 5,465
3 Health occupations 1,295 300 995 37,600 6,290 31,310
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 1,915 675 1,245 58,165 20,975 37,185
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 360 160 200 12,490 5,560 6,930
6 Sales and service occupations 3,860 1,560 2,295 113,135 45,385 67,750
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,715 1,625 90 67,625 64,200 3,430
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 340 305 30 18,380 15,730 2,650
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 235 200 35 17,460 12,755 4,705
Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 173 13,725 6,640 7,085 474,595 242,775 231,820
Industry - NAICS2012 - not applicableCensus data footnote 169 455 255 195 9,265 4,795 4,465
All industry categoriesCensus data footnote 170 13,275 6,390 6,890 465,330 237,975 227,350
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 120 100 25 17,775 14,165 3,610
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 190 170 20 4,025 3,630 390
22 Utilities 70 55 15 2,880 2,115 760
23 Construction 830 740 85 33,555 30,185 3,370
31-33 Manufacturing 390 315 70 32,375 23,565 8,810
41 Wholesale trade 220 155 65 13,345 9,650 3,690
44-45 Retail trade 2,010 815 1,195 59,570 26,295 33,280
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 470 370 105 19,660 14,980 4,680
51 Information and cultural industries 245 155 90 9,310 5,250 4,055
52 Finance and insurance 255 115 140 15,240 5,690 9,545
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 145 90 50 6,870 3,890 2,980
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 520 290 230 26,065 14,090 11,975
55 Management of companies and enterprises 10 0 10 625 255 365
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 940 570 375 22,240 12,950 9,295
61 Educational services 1,240 420 820 35,480 11,705 23,780
62 Health care and social assistance 2,190 495 1,700 64,390 10,435 53,955
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 340 165 175 9,385 4,555 4,835
72 Accommodation and food services 1,330 545 785 33,115 12,095 21,025
81 Other services (except public administration) 465 225 240 19,195 8,875 10,320
91 Public administration 1,305 605 705 40,225 23,590 16,635
Place of work status
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 174 11,670 5,365 6,305 427,310 215,010 212,300
Worked at home 400 215 185 28,075 13,780 14,300
Worked outside Canada 15 10 10 1,665 1,185 485
No fixed workplace address 1,160 830 330 51,545 38,965 12,575
Worked at usual place 10,095 4,315 5,785 346,020 161,075 184,945
Commuting destinationThe letter C inside a yellow triangle - correctionUpdate of the 2016 Census commuting destination data
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 10,100 4,315 5,780 346,020 161,075 184,945
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 9,370 3,880 5,490 251,000 116,125 134,875
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 345 155 185 57,510 23,850 33,655
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 145 95 50 32,230 17,425 14,805
Commute to a different province or territory 235 180 55 5,285 3,675 1,610
Main mode of commuting
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 175 11,255 5,140 6,110 397,570 200,045 197,525
Car, truck, van - as a driver 8,975 4,185 4,790 310,240 159,660 150,580
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 1,150 370 780 29,150 12,090 17,055
Public transit 325 200 125 25,315 11,425 13,890
Walked 570 265 305 24,870 11,635 13,235
Bicycle 40 25 20 2,480 1,695 785
Other method 195 100 95 5,520 3,535 1,985
Commuting duration
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 176 11,255 5,140 6,110 397,565 200,045 197,525
Less than 15 minutes 6,765 2,820 3,940 136,245 62,375 73,880
15 to 29 minutes 3,350 1,595 1,755 145,310 73,055 72,260
30 to 44 minutes 750 465 285 69,795 37,770 32,025
45 to 59 minutes 185 120 65 24,405 13,070 11,335
60 minutes and over 205 145 70 21,815 13,785 8,030
Time leaving for work
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 177 11,255 5,145 6,115 397,570 200,045 197,520
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 465 285 180 23,775 16,345 7,430
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 1,595 835 765 76,185 44,615 31,570
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 2,865 1,425 1,440 119,920 60,740 59,185
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 3,350 1,220 2,130 83,505 32,835 50,670
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 1,125 470 660 35,470 14,005 21,465
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 1,850 905 940 58,715 31,510 27,205
Language used most often at work
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 178 14,710 7,115 7,600 514,080 261,365 252,710
Single responses 14,590 7,055 7,530 510,800 259,940 250,860
Official languages 14,540 7,030 7,510 509,100 258,990 250,105
English 14,450 7,010 7,440 502,960 256,380 246,585
French 90 20 70 6,135 2,615 3,525
Non-official languages 50 30 25 1,705 950 755
Aboriginal languages 30 20 10 650 350 295
Algonquian languages 30 20 10 650 355 295
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree-Montagnais languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0 0 0
Montagnais (Innu) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Moose Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naskapi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Plains Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern East Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swampy Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Woods Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eastern Algonquian languages 30 20 10 645 350 290
Malecite 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 35 25 10 645 355 295
Ojibway-Potawatomi languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ottawa (Odawa) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algonquian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Athabaskan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Babine (Wetsuwet'en) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Beaver 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chilcotin 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dogrib (Tlicho) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gwich'in 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sarsi (Sarcee) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sekani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey-Hare languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Slavey (Hare) 0 0 0 0 0 0
South Slavey 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kaska (Nahani) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tahltan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tutchone languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southern Tutchone 0 0 0 0 0 0
Athabaskan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuinnaqtun (Inuvialuktun) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inuit languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 0 0
Iroquoian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cayuga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mohawk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oneida 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iroquoian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kutenai 0 0 0 0 0 0
Michif 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Comox 0 0 0 0 0 0
Halkomelem 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lillooet 0 0 0 0 0 0
Okanagan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shuswap (Secwepemctsin) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Squamish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straits 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thompson (Ntlakapamux) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Salish languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dakota 0 0 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0 0 0
Siouan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tlingit 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gitxsan (Gitksan) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nisga'a 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tsimshian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haisla 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heiltsuk 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wakashan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal languages, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 20 0 15 1,055 600 455
Afro-Asiatic languages 0 0 0 195 150 45
Berber languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kabyle 0 0 0 0 0 0
Berber languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bilen 0 0 0 0 0 0
Oromo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cushitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages 0 0 0 190 150 45
Amharic 0 0 0 10 0 10
Arabic 0 0 0 165 135 30
Assyrian Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Harari 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 25 15 10
Maltese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 0 0 0 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Afro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austro-Asiatic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 0 0 0 10 0 10
Austro-Asiatic languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages 0 0 0 15 10 15
Bikol 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cebuano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fijian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hiligaynon 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malagasy 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malay 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pampangan (Kapampangan, Pampango) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pangasinan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0 0 0 20 0 10
Waray-Waray 0 0 0 0 0 0
Austronesian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Haitian Creole 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Creole languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kannada 0 0 0 0 0 0
Malayalam 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tamil 0 0 0 0 0 0
Telugu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dravidian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hmong-Mien languages 0 0 0 0 10 0
Indo-European languages 0 0 0 385 225 160
Albanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balto-Slavic languages 0 0 0 30 20 15
Baltic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages 0 0 0 25 20 10
Belarusan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bosnian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Polish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Russian 0 0 0 25 20 10
Serbian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovak 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slovene (Slovenian) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Slavic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scottish Gaelic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Welsh 0 0 0 0 0 0
Celtic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages 0 0 0 190 115 75
Afrikaans 0 0 0 0 0 0
Danish 0 0 0 10 10 10
Dutch 0 0 0 0 0 0
Frisian 0 0 0 0 0 0
German 0 0 0 155 85 65
Icelandic 0 0 0 0 0 0
Norwegian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swedish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vlaams (Flemish) 0 0 0 0 10 0
Yiddish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Germanic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 20 10 0
Greek 0 0 0 0 10 0
Indo-Iranian languages 0 0 0 50 30 20
Indo-Aryan languages 0 0 0 20 20 0
Bengali 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hindi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kashmiri 0 0 0 0 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marathi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nepali 0 0 0 15 15 0
Oriya (Odia) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punjabi (Panjabi) 0 0 0 10 10 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Urdu 0 0 0 0 0 0
Iranian languages 0 0 0 30 10 15
Kurdish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 0 0 0 30 10 20
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italic (Romance) languages 0 0 0 105 50 60
Catalan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 10 10 0
Portuguese 0 0 0 30 15 15
Romanian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Spanish 0 0 0 75 30 40
Italic (Romance) languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Japanese 0 0 0 35 10 25
Kartvelian languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Georgian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 0 0 0 50 20 25
Mongolic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mongolian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Akan (Twi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bamanankan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Edo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ewe 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fulah (Pular, Pulaar, Fulfulde) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ga 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ganda 0 0 0 0 0 0
Igbo 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lingala 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kinyarwanda (Rwanda) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shona 0 0 0 0 0 0
Swahili 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wolof 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yoruba 0 0 0 0 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dinka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nilo-Saharan languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages 0 0 0 45 20 25
American Sign Language 0 0 0 20 10 10
Quebec Sign Language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 25 15 15
Sino-Tibetan languages 15 10 15 310 165 145
Chinese languages 20 0 15 305 165 145
Cantonese 15 0 10 80 45 35
Hakka 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 10 0 0 210 105 110
Min Dong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Min Nan (Chaochow, Teochow, Fukien, Taiwanese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wu (Shanghainese) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 0 0 0 15 15 0
Chinese languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Burmese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Karenic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibetan 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tibeto-Burman languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Tai-Kadai languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thai 0 0 0 0 0 10
Tai-Kadai languages, n.i.e 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages 0 0 0 10 0 10
Azerbaijani 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkish 0 0 0 10 0 10
Uyghur 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 0 0 0 0 0 0
Turkic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages 0 0 0 0 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Finnish 0 0 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0 0 0
Uralic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 10 10 0
Multiple responses 125 55 65 3,270 1,420 1,850
English and French 85 35 55 2,295 950 1,345
English and non-official language 35 25 15 930 460 470
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 10
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 40 15 30
Other language used regularly at work
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 179 14,715 7,115 7,595 514,075 261,365 252,710
None 14,350 6,950 7,405 491,875 250,710 241,170
English 85 35 55 5,115 2,370 2,745
French 155 70 85 13,405 6,555 6,855
Non-official language 110 55 55 3,430 1,600 1,825
Aboriginal 75 35 40 855 365 490
Non-Aboriginal 35 20 10 2,570 1,240 1,330
English and French 0 0 0 10 0 10
English and non-official language 0 0 0 0 10 0
French and non-official language 0 0 0 230 130 105
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 180 28,645 13,315 15,330 900,450 436,790 463,660
Non-movers 25,480 11,875 13,605 792,100 384,560 407,535
Movers 3,165 1,440 1,720 108,350 52,230 56,120
Non-migrants 2,490 1,150 1,350 68,165 32,930 35,235
Migrants 670 295 380 40,185 19,300 20,885
Internal migrants 555 260 300 33,720 16,055 17,665
Intraprovincial migrants 270 115 150 18,480 8,390 10,090
Interprovincial migrants 290 140 150 15,240 7,665 7,570
External migrants 115 35 80 6,470 3,240 3,225
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 181 27,635 12,800 14,840 866,425 419,580 446,845
Non-movers 19,020 8,785 10,240 582,705 283,125 299,575
Movers 8,610 4,015 4,600 283,720 136,455 147,265
Non-migrants 6,540 2,990 3,550 169,570 81,405 88,165
Migrants 2,075 1,025 1,050 114,150 55,045 59,100
Internal migrants 1,505 725 780 94,885 45,015 49,860
Intraprovincial migrants 725 300 420 50,330 23,230 27,095
Interprovincial migrants 780 420 360 44,555 21,785 22,770
External migrants 570 300 265 19,270 10,035 9,240

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Cape Breton - Sydney [Population centre], Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed May 19, 2024).

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