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2006 Community Profiles

 
Lunenburg
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 2,317   913,462
Population in 2001 1 2,568   908,007
2001 to 2006 population change (%) -9.8   0.6
Total private dwellings 2 1,124   425,681
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 988   376,829
Population density per square kilometre 577.9   17.3
Land area (square km) 4.01   52,917.46
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 2,315 1,050 1,265   913,460 439,830 473,630
0 to 4 years 80 40 35   42,040 21,295 20,745
5 to 9 years 90 45 45   48,145 24,645 23,500
10 to 14 years 110 60 50   56,245 28,560 27,685
15 to 19 years 120 60 70   61,440 31,185 30,250
20 to 24 years 100 55 45   56,775 28,055 28,720
25 to 29 years 85 50 35   50,595 23,910 26,685
30 to 34 years 90 45 45   54,635 25,870 28,765
35 to 39 years 140 60 85   60,935 29,300 31,635
40 to 44 years 140 70 70   75,720 36,670 39,055
45 to 49 years 185 95 90   77,205 37,410 39,800
50 to 54 years 135 65 75   71,705 34,755 36,945
55 to 59 years 185 75 110   67,880 33,285 34,600
60 to 64 years 175 85 100   51,920 25,475 26,450
65 to 69 years 120 55 65   40,155 19,400 20,760
70 to 74 years 125 50 80   33,140 15,570 17,575
75 to 79 years 125 45 80   26,435 11,340 15,100
80 to 84 years 135 60 75   19,870 7,545 12,325
85 years and over 170 45 120   18,610 5,565 13,050
Median age of the population 5 50.5 47.6 54.0   41.8 41.1 42.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 88.1 86.7 89.4   84.0 83.1 84.8
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 2,035 905 1,135   767,025 365,330 401,695
Not in a common-law relationship 1,860 820 1,045   698,675 331,250 367,425
In a common-law relationship 180 90 90   68,350 34,080 34,270
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 2,040 905 1,135   767,030 365,330 401,700
Never legally married (single) 8 485 265 220   246,770 127,825 118,950
Legally married (and not separated) 9 1,005 500 500   379,600 189,740 189,865
Separated, but still legally married 10 65 35 30   27,460 12,105 15,355
Divorced 11 170 60 115   58,385 25,365 33,025
Widowed 12 315 50 265   54,805 10,300 44,505
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 990   376,845
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 73.2   67.3
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.0   5.0
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   2.1
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 3.5   3.1
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 20.7   14.5
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   4.0
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.0   3.9
Number of owned dwellings 16 635   271,155
Number of rented dwellings 17 350   103,870
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 915   270,960
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 70   105,885
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 10.6   9.5
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.9   6.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.0   0.4
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 196,782   158,000
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 640   267,415
Number of married-couple families 22 485   187,425
Number of common-law-couple families 23 75   34,700
Number of lone-parent families 75   45,290
Number of female lone-parent families 70   37,280
Number of male lone-parent families 0   8,010
Average number of persons in all census families 2.7   2.8
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.7   2.9
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.7   2.7
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.3   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.3   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 0.0   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 49,867   55,412
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 57,186   63,843
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 33,852   50,617
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 36,712   29,917
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 37,651   28,330
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   39,709
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 45,955   47,850
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 49,231   54,078
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 30,622   44,038
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 33,640   28,555
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 34,835   27,344
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 0   35,246
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 990   376,845
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 215   96,260
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 340   120,105
One-person households 325   99,945
Other household types 28 110   60,530
Average household size 2.2   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 37,822   46,605
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 58,955   73,048
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 50,059   54,959
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 20,543   22,395
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 37,740   37,588
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 35,016   40,591
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 49,374   61,331
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 44,162   47,312
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 20,519   20,414
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 34,924   34,781
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 646   641
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 541   625
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 2,165 1,030 1,140   903,090 435,565 467,525
English only 2,050 985 1,065   832,105 400,930 431,175
French only 55 20 35   32,540 15,655 16,885
English and French 0 0 10   2,100 1,055 1,045
Other language(s) 33 55 20 35   36,345 17,925 18,415
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 2,165 1,025 1,145   903,090 435,570 467,525
English only 1,970 945 1,025   805,690 392,225 413,470
French only 0 0 0   1,000 470 530
English and French 195 80 120   95,010 42,245 52,770
Neither English nor French 0 0 0   1,385 630 755
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 2,170 1,025 1,140   903,090 435,565 467,525
English 2,140 1,020 1,120   866,685 417,715 448,970
French 10 0 10   17,165 8,270 8,895
Non-official language 10 0 0   15,700 7,835 7,865
English and French 0 0 0   1,310 610 700
English and non-official language 0 0 0   2,125 1,090 1,030
French and non-official language 0 0 0   85 40 40
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   25 0 25
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 2,170 1,025 1,140   903,090 435,570 467,520
Non-immigrants 37 1,960 925 1,035   854,495 412,430 442,065
Immigrants 38 205 105 100   45,195 21,330 23,860
Before 1991 120 60 55   30,305 13,990 16,320
1991 to 2000 55 15 40   7,985 3,930 4,060
2001 to 2006 39 25 25 0   6,900 3,415 3,485
Non-permanent residents 40 0 0 10   3,405 1,805 1,595
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 2,170 1,025 1,140   903,090 435,565 467,520
Canadian citizens 2,095 990 1,105   887,995 428,405 459,585
Canadian citizens under age 18 305 160 140   182,285 93,290 88,995
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 1,790 830 960   705,710 335,120 370,595
Not Canadian citizens 42 75 35 35   15,095 7,160 7,935
Table: Generation status
Generation status Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 1,915 890 1,020   756,595 361,155 395,440
1st generation 44 210 100 105   47,850 22,975 24,875
2nd generation 45 100 35 70   55,160 25,965 29,195
3rd generation or more 46 1,595 755 840   653,585 312,220 341,365
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 2,160 1,015 1,140   894,570 431,510 463,060
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 1,885 855 1,030   785,165 379,310 405,850
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 135 80 50   69,425 32,505 36,920
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 115 65 50   20,800 9,920 10,880
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 20 10 10   15,190 7,770 7,425
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 0 0 0   3,990 2,000 1,990
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 2,090 980 1,110   860,670 414,005 446,665
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 1,470 665 805   575,240 279,185 296,055
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 275 120 155   170,625 80,205 90,420
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 205 110 100   54,945 25,575 29,370
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 95 75 20   48,035 23,235 24,800
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 45 15 25   11,820 5,800 6,020
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 2,165 1,025 1,140   903,090 435,570 467,520
Aboriginal identity population 50 10 10 10   24,175 11,770 12,405
Non-Aboriginal identity population 2,160 1,025 1,140   878,915 423,800 455,120
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 1,910 890 1,020   756,595 361,155 395,440
No certificate, diploma or degree 535 260 275   202,775 102,045 100,725
High school certificate or equivalent 52 325 135 190   172,800 78,795 94,000
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 200 145 60   90,420 55,800 34,615
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 370 135 235   135,975 57,010 78,960
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 115 35 80   30,650 11,595 19,050
University certificate, diploma or degree 365 180 185   123,980 55,895 68,085
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 225 140 80   117,770 59,755 58,015
No certificate, diploma or degree 85 50 30   51,165 27,930 23,235
High school certificate or equivalent 55 85 45 40   41,635 20,235 21,400
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0 0   3,900 2,455 1,440
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 15 15 0   8,675 4,290 4,380
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   2,375 1,130 1,255
University certificate, diploma or degree 40 30 10   10,015 3,715 6,305
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 155 95 65   104,750 49,345 55,405
No certificate, diploma or degree 15 15 0   12,060 7,230 4,825
High school certificate or equivalent 58 45 30 20   23,190 11,880 11,310
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 10 0   10,190 6,035 4,155
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 35 15 20   26,505 11,565 14,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 10 0 0   4,030 1,805 2,230
University certificate, diploma or degree 35 15 15   28,775 10,830 17,940
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 920 410 515   402,995 194,650 208,345
No certificate, diploma or degree 195 110 85   82,220 42,875 39,340
High school certificate or equivalent 61 135 50 85   82,865 37,550 45,320
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 120 75 45   60,525 36,925 23,600
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 205 65 140   85,005 35,720 49,285
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 50 10 35   18,420 6,750 11,675
University certificate, diploma or degree 215 95 125   73,955 34,830 39,130
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 1,910 890 1,020   756,595 361,155 395,435
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 860 390 465   375,570 180,845 194,720
Education 85 25 60   31,460 8,345 23,115
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 55 30 30   8,725 4,175 4,550
Humanities 70 40 30   18,195 7,225 10,970
Social and behavioural sciences and law 75 10 70   30,195 9,220 20,980
Business, management and public administration 245 35 210   86,670 23,920 62,750
Physical and life sciences and technologies 50 30 15   12,660 6,740 5,915
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 45 45 0   14,975 7,790 7,185
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 200 195 10   88,860 84,685 4,170
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 15 15 0   6,855 4,630 2,225
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 150 45 105   54,675 8,435 46,245
Personal, protective and transportation services 45 25 15   27,730 15,135 12,595
Other 64 0 0 0   15 10 10
Table: Location of study
Location of study Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 1,910 890 1,020   756,595 361,155 395,440
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 860 390 465   375,570 180,845 194,720
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,050 500 550   381,025 180,310 200,720
Inside Canada 925 430 495   359,365 169,190 190,170
Outside Canada 125 65 55   21,660 11,120 10,540
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 1,910 890 1,020   756,595 361,155 395,440
In the labour force 67 1,025 530 490   476,125 245,950 230,170
Employed 68 935 480 450   432,595 222,990 209,600
Unemployed 69 85 50 40   43,530 22,960 20,570
Not in the labour force 70 890 360 530   280,470 115,210 165,265
Participation rate 71 53.7 59.6 48.0   62.9 68.1 58.2
Employment rate 72 49.0 53.9 44.1   57.2 61.7 53.0
Unemployment rate 73 8.3 9.4 8.2   9.1 9.3 8.9
Table: Occupation
Occupation Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 1,010 530 475   468,590 242,580 226,005
A Management occupations 75 95 55 40   41,700 25,430 16,270
B Business, finance and administration occupations 130 45 85   79,440 21,210 58,230
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 70 55 15   25,025 19,975 5,050
D Health occupations 70 15 60   31,120 5,570 25,555
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 25 15 10   39,350 13,170 26,180
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 60 45 15   12,740 5,440 7,300
G Sales and service occupations 345 120 220   122,870 49,815 73,050
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 110 95 15   69,965 66,445 3,525
I Occupations unique to primary industry 45 45 0   24,490 20,805 3,685
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 60 45 15   21,890 14,720 7,170
Table: Industry
Industry Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 1,010 530 475   468,590 242,580 226,005
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 50 50 0   27,400 22,180 5,220
Construction 30 20 10   29,965 27,200 2,765
Manufacturing 155 110 45   41,710 30,090 11,620
Wholesale trade 20 20 0   16,440 11,545 4,895
Retail trade 195 95 95   58,565 24,400 34,165
Finance and real estate 45 10 40   21,355 8,680 12,675
Health care and social services 130 15 120   54,695 9,460 45,235
Educational services 35 0 25   34,690 11,635 23,055
Business services 110 80 25   80,930 47,340 33,585
Other services 235 115 115   102,840 50,045 52,795
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 1,725 780 950   689,655 319,915 369,740
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 1,730 780 945   681,725 315,085 366,640
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 590 235 355   262,230 111,765 150,465
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 315 135 185   134,205 53,555 80,655
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 1,140 605 535   515,655 264,860 250,795
English 1,110 580 535   504,425 259,565 244,860
French 0 0 0   6,995 3,185 3,810
Non-official language 15 15 0   1,475 855 620
English and French 0 10 0   2,190 1,020 1,175
English and non-official language 0 0 0   505 205 300
French and non-official language 0 0 0   30 20 10
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   30 15 20
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 935 480 450   432,595 222,990 209,600
Worked at home 105 55 50   27,820 14,150 13,670
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   1,815 1,315 505
No fixed workplace address 45 40 10   48,725 38,645 10,075
Worked at usual place 775 385 390   354,235 168,880 185,360
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 470 220 255   256,450 120,140 136,305
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 240 125 110   63,545 29,080 34,470
Worked in a different census division (county) 65 45 25   29,470 16,525 12,950
Worked in a different province 0 0 0   4,765 3,130 1,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
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 83 825 430 400   402,960 207,525 195,430
Car, truck, van, as driver 480 270 210   293,225 158,030 135,195
Car, truck, van, as passenger 90 50 40   43,705 18,740 24,965
Public transit 15 0 10   23,965 9,725 14,235
Walked or bicycled 215 90 125   35,645 17,145 18,500
All other modes 25 15 10   6,415 3,885 2,530
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 2,165 1,025 1,140   903,090 435,565 467,520
Total visible minority population 85 35 15 20   37,685 18,250 19,430
Chinese 10 0 10   4,305 1,965 2,340
South Asian 86 20 10 10   3,810 2,030 1,775
Black 0 0 0   19,230 9,150 10,080
Filipino 0 0 10   700 255 440
Latin American 0 0 0   955 505 450
Southeast Asian 87 0 0 0   815 400 420
Arab 10 0 0   4,505 2,410 2,095
West Asian 88 0 0 0   775 390 385
Korean 0 0 0   795 415 380
Japanese 0 0 0   500 215 290
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 0 0 0   260 95 160
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   1,035 420 610
Not a visible minority 91 2,135 1,010 1,120   865,405 417,315 448,090
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 1,070 565 505   508,305 260,905 247,395
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 17,103 22,059 11,745   22,608 28,223 17,984
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 515 305 210   255,050 141,095 113,955
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 30,800 36,515 26,277   36,917 42,328 31,516
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Lunenburg, Town   Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 1,835 850 985   718,340 345,685 372,655
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 20,497 26,898 16,047   22,815 29,592 18,053
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 19,070 25,937 15,767   20,778 25,955 17,119
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 53.1 58.4 45.6   70.2 73.4 65.7
Government transfers - As a % of total income 24.2 20.4 29.1   15.1 11.8 19.9
Other money - As a % of total income 22.9 21.0 25.5   14.6 14.8 14.5
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 2,130 1,005 1,130   891,010 429,725 461,285
% in low income before tax - All persons 17.4 13.4 21.7   13.8 12.4 15.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 10.5 9.0 11.9   9.6 8.9 10.2
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 22.6 30.3 13.8   16.6 16.7 16.5
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 11.3 18.8 0.0   11.5 11.6 11.4

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (Code1206006) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
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