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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 27,557   4,113,487
Population in 2001 1 26,138A   3,907,738
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 5.4   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 11,584   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 11,278   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 142.3   4.4
Land area (square km) 193.66   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 27,550 13,285 14,265   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 1,250 630 620   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 1,505 785 720   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 1,785 910 870   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 2,095 1,010 1,080   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 1,450 735 720   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 1,145 540 605   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 1,280 590 695   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 1,530 710 820   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 2,020 960 1,060   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 2,290 1,090 1,195   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 2,220 1,025 1,185   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 2,275 1,110 1,160   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 1,790 865 930   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 1,420 700 720   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 1,225 630 600   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 980 480 500   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 715 335 380   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 570 185 385   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 44.4 43.8 44.8   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 83.5 82.5 84.5   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 23,020 10,965 12,055   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 20,945 9,940 11,000   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 2,070 1,025 1,050   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 23,015 10,965 12,050   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 6,260 3,285 2,975   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 12,060 6,025 6,035   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 805 345 460   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 2,335 945 1,390   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 1,565 365 1,195   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 11,290   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 65.6   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.3   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 7.0   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 3.7   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 14.0   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 3.3   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 8,780   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 2,515   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 6,815   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 4,475   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.4   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 7.1   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.4   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 332,735   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 8,340   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 5,940   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 1,045   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 1,360   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 1,050   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 300   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.8   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.8   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.6   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.6   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 60,402   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 68,102   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 56,667   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 33,163   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 31,690   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 49,314   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 52,896   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 58,717   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 49,553   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 32,005   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 30,032   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 42,489   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 11,290   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 2,805   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 3,975   486,040
One-person households 2,830   460,580
Other household types 28 1,675   264,105
Average household size 2.4   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 51,850   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 81,053   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 59,733   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,471   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 42,029   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 45,993   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 69,434   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 51,810   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 22,099   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 39,002   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 602   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 705   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 27,315 13,175 14,140   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 24,300 11,795 12,510   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 350 135 215   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 0 0 0   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 2,655 1,240 1,410   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 27,310 13,175 14,140   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 25,440 12,410 13,030   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 15 0 10   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 1,755 745 1,015   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 100 20 80   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 27,310 13,175 14,140   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 26,245 12,690 13,555   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 125 55 65   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 755 335 420   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 15 10 0   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 180 75 100   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 0 0 0   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 27,310 13,175 14,140   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 23,205 11,300 11,905   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 3,970 1,845 2,120   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 3,400 1,600 1,805   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 340 155 180   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 230 90 135   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 140 25 110   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 27,310 13,175 14,140   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 26,445 12,835 13,610   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 5,735 2,940 2,795   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 20,710 9,895 10,815   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 865 340 530   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 22,770 10,830 11,940   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 4,035 1,860 2,175   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 5,505 2,655 2,845   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 13,235 6,320 6,915   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 27,085 13,100 13,990   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 23,165 11,285 11,885   3,348,275 1,641,970 1,706,305
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 2,120 1,015 1,105   374,695 183,885 190,810
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 1,330 610 720   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 285 115 170   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 180 75 105   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 26,095 12,600 13,500   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 14,995 7,300 7,695   2,067,790 1,012,765 1,055,020
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 5,695 2,730 2,970   904,705 443,990 460,715
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 3,700 1,760 1,940   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 1,290 645 645   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 410 160 245   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 27,310 13,175 14,135   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 1,880 860 1,015   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 25,435 12,310 13,125   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 22,770 10,830 11,940   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,230 2,425 2,800   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 6,585 3,060 3,525   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,205 2,140 1,065   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 3,965 1,520 2,440   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,100 400 700   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 2,690 1,285 1,410   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 3,530 1,700 1,830   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,765 815 950   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 1,240 630 605   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 185 115 75   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 190 65 120   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 45 30 10   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 105 40 65   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 2,390 1,070 1,315   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 375 175 195   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 850 435 415   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 300 165 135   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 495 155 340   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 80 30 50   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 285 105 180   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 12,110 5,820 6,290   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,665 860 805   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 3,450 1,575 1,875   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,010 1,325 690   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 2,515 980 1,540   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 700 235 465   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,765 845 915   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 22,770 10,830 11,940   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 11,810 5,485 6,330   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 870 230 640   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 335 170 165   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 495 195 305   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 785 230 555   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 2,190 555 1,630   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 190 120 70   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 135 90 45   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,890 2,820 70   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 445 320 125   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 1,915 305 1,610   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 700 300 395   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 10 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 22,775 10,830 11,940   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 11,810 5,485 6,325   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 10,955 5,345 5,610   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 9,595 4,615 4,980   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 1,360 725 630   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 22,770 10,830 11,940   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 13,650 7,035 6,615   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 12,875 6,610 6,270   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 775 425 345   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 9,120 3,795 5,325   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 59.9 65.0 55.4   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 56.5 61.0 52.5   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 5.7 6.0 5.2   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 13,455 6,945 6,505   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 1,390 775 615   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 1,855 440 1,415   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 550 475 75   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 790 195 595   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 955 205 750   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 405 170 235   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 3,740 1,295 2,440   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,355 2,245 110   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 740 535 205   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 660 605 55   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 13,455 6,945 6,505   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 1,010 750 255   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 1,025 950 75   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 1,405 1,210 195   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 405 295 115   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 2,075 920 1,160   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 720 265 455   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 1,580 265 1,315   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 760 205 550   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 1,530 980 545   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 2,940 1,105 1,840   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 21,050 9,795 11,260   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 20,820 9,640 11,180   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 8,200 3,560 4,640   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 4,170 1,615 2,555   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 15,110 7,685 7,430   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 14,995 7,615 7,370   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 0 0 0   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 60 15 40   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 15 15 0   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 40 30 15   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 10 0 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 12,875 6,610 6,270   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 1,205 490 715   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 45 25 15   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 1,685 1,345 345   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 9,940 4,745 5,195   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 4,365 2,300 2,060   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 3,985 1,575 2,410   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 1,520 830 685   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 75 35 35   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 83 11,630 6,090 5,540   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 9,520 5,075 4,445   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 1,005 555 445   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 115 30 80   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 855 365 490   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 135 65 70   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 27,315 13,175 14,135   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 1,730 800 930   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 195 95 105   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 1,015 460 555   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 45 35 0   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 125 45 80   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 55 30 25   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 75 30 40   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 30 15 15   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 0 0 0   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 70 35 40   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 75 35 40   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 35 15 20   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 25,580 12,370 13,205   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 15,315 7,870 7,445   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 23,456 33,142 16,548   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 6,685 3,975 2,710   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 42,619 49,692 32,225   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 North Cowichan, District municipality   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 21,705 10,435 11,270   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 24,795 35,027 18,533   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,620 30,928 17,642   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 68.7 73.1 61.3   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 14.2 10.8 20.0   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 17.1 16.1 18.7   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 27,010 13,060 13,950   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 12.3 11.2 13.3   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 8.2 7.5 8.8   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 18.2 17.6 18.6   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 12.2 12.6 11.8   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. North Cowichan, British Columbia (Code5919008) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
(accessed July 5, 2024).

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