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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 10,121   729,997
Population in 2001 1 9,442   729,498
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 7.2   0.1
Total private dwellings 2 3,733   331,619
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 3,654   295,871
Population density per square kilometre 220.3   10.2
Land area (square km) 45.95   71,355.12
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 10,125 5,055 5,070   729,995 355,500 374,500
0 to 4 years 565 295 270   34,435 17,555 16,875
5 to 9 years 675 365 305   38,875 20,070 18,810
10 to 14 years 885 445 445   44,940 23,030 21,910
15 to 19 years 795 405 390   47,700 24,465 23,235
20 to 24 years 505 275 230   44,625 22,310 22,320
25 to 29 years 545 270 280   41,805 20,280 21,525
30 to 34 years 635 305 330   45,695 22,015 23,675
35 to 39 years 805 395 410   49,415 24,090 25,320
40 to 44 years 945 490 455   60,035 29,350 30,680
45 to 49 years 940 440 505   61,435 30,100 31,330
50 to 54 years 665 330 335   58,640 28,645 29,990
55 to 59 years 620 305 315   54,435 27,005 27,435
60 to 64 years 550 270 280   40,330 20,085 20,245
65 to 69 years 395 200 195   31,285 15,330 15,960
70 to 74 years 270 135 130   25,565 11,860 13,700
75 to 79 years 195 85 110   20,485 8,765 11,715
80 to 84 years 90 30 55   16,200 6,280 9,920
85 years and over 40 15 25   14,105 4,255 9,850
Median age of the population 5 37.9 37.2 38.5   41.5 40.7 42.3
% of the population aged 15 and over 79.0 78.1 79.9   83.8 82.9 84.6
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 8,000 3,950 4,045   611,745 294,845 316,900
Not in a common-law relationship 6,165 3,030 3,130   550,075 264,075 286,000
In a common-law relationship 1,830 920 915   61,670 30,770 30,900
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 7,995 3,950 4,050   611,745 294,840 316,905
Never legally married (single) 8 3,250 1,705 1,540   197,350 104,150 93,200
Legally married (and not separated) 9 3,460 1,725 1,730   306,025 153,075 152,955
Separated, but still legally married 10 140 60 80   24,620 11,225 13,395
Divorced 11 775 365 410   41,150 18,530 22,620
Widowed 12 380 90 285   42,595 7,860 34,735
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 3,650   295,960
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 80.4   71.1
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.5   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.5   2.4
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 4.0   4.4
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 9.3   12.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.0   1.3
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 0.3   4.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 3,050   223,375
Number of rented dwellings 17 605   71,235
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 2,100   211,225
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 1,550   84,730
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 4.5   9.7
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.8   6.7
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.5   0.4
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 183,066   119,549
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 3,015   217,790
Number of married-couple families 22 1,725   151,210
Number of common-law-couple families 23 915   31,000
Number of lone-parent families 375   35,585
Number of female lone-parent families 290   29,150
Number of male lone-parent families 90   6,435
Average number of persons in all census families 3.0   2.8
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.1   2.9
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 3.1   2.7
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.6   2.4
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.7   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.5   2.3
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 70,116   52,878
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 74,257   60,726
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 80,922   49,137
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 39,186   28,416
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 39,702   26,810
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 37,317   35,859
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 58,481   46,198
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 60,595   52,000
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 66,648   43,211
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 36,760   27,375
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 36,703   26,152
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 36,805   32,559
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 3,650   295,960
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 1,440   79,580
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 1,160   97,290
One-person households 585   71,940
Other household types 28 470   47,145
Average household size 2.8   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 63,423   45,194
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 89,192   69,945
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 59,981   52,132
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 27,501   21,294
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 45,066   36,130
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 53,730   39,984
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 73,587   59,630
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 50,658   45,524
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,290   19,580
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 41,242   33,809
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 565   558
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 880   551
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 10,110 5,050 5,055   719,650 351,150 368,500
English only 555 285 275   463,190 226,625 236,565
French only 9,210 4,560 4,650   232,980 113,110 119,865
English and French 45 35 15   4,450 2,060 2,385
Other language(s) 33 290 175 115   19,025 9,345 9,680
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 10,110 5,050 5,055   719,650 351,145 368,500
English only 225 105 125   405,045 201,550 203,495
French only 4,975 2,290 2,685   73,750 34,590 39,165
English and French 4,885 2,660 2,225   240,085 114,615 125,470
Neither English nor French 20 0 20   765 390 375
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 10,110 5,055 5,055   719,650 351,145 368,500
English 585 320 265   494,210 241,270 252,940
French 9,290 4,610 4,675   211,665 103,240 108,420
Non-official language 155 85 70   8,355 4,210 4,145
English and French 55 20 30   4,295 1,875 2,420
English and non-official language 10 0 0   965 455 510
French and non-official language 15 10 10   130 90 40
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   30 10 20
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 10,110 5,055 5,055   719,650 351,145 368,500
Non-immigrants 37 9,710 4,840 4,870   690,695 337,645 353,050
Immigrants 38 385 210 175   26,400 12,190 14,205
Before 1991 255 160 100   18,070 8,320 9,750
1991 to 2000 95 40 50   4,030 1,825 2,205
2001 to 2006 39 35 10 25   4,295 2,045 2,250
Non-permanent residents 40 10 10 0   2,560 1,315 1,245
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 10,105 5,050 5,055   719,650 351,150 368,500
Canadian citizens 10,035 5,030 5,005   708,465 345,980 362,485
Canadian citizens under age 18 2,610 1,365 1,245   146,275 75,495 70,775
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 7,420 3,665 3,755   562,195 270,480 291,710
Not Canadian citizens 42 75 20 55   11,185 5,170 6,010
Table: Generation status
Generation status Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 7,985 3,940 4,040   601,425 290,500 310,920
1st generation 44 370 205 165   28,330 13,385 14,950
2nd generation 45 300 145 155   33,240 16,095 17,150
3rd generation or more 46 7,310 3,590 3,720   539,850 261,030 278,825
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 10,020 5,005 5,010   712,855 347,590 365,260
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 9,140 4,580 4,560   626,895 306,095 320,800
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 460 215 235   47,960 23,110 24,850
Lived within the same province or territory 1 year ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 410 205 205   24,970 11,725 13,240
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 0 0 0   10,680 5,515 5,165
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 10 0 0   2,350 1,145 1,205
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 9,545 4,760 4,780   685,145 333,585 351,565
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 6,300 3,180 3,115   462,160 226,775 235,385
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses within the same census subdivision (municipality) 1,355 700 655   116,530 55,655 60,870
Lived within the same province or territory 5 years ago, but changed addresses from another census subdivision (municipality) within the same province or territory 1,805 835 970   67,285 31,660 35,620
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 50 25 25   31,570 15,795 15,775
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 25 20 10   7,600 3,690 3,915
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 10,110 5,055 5,055   719,650 351,150 368,500
Aboriginal identity population 50 70 45 25   17,655 8,645 9,005
Non-Aboriginal identity population 10,040 5,005 5,030   701,995 342,505 359,490
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 7,985 3,940 4,045   601,420 290,500 310,925
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,880 985 895   176,660 89,390 87,265
High school certificate or equivalent 52 2,045 930 1,115   156,365 71,840 84,520
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,500 940 560   65,075 42,060 23,010
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 1,450 675 775   105,670 44,790 60,880
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 370 165 210   19,555 6,930 12,620
University certificate, diploma or degree 735 250 480   78,110 35,485 42,625
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 1,295 740 550   91,990 47,150 44,835
No certificate, diploma or degree 495 290 205   38,615 21,050 17,565
High school certificate or equivalent 55 370 215 155   34,770 17,750 17,015
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 150 120 25   3,340 1,895 1,440
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 255 120 135   8,315 3,855 4,455
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 0 0 0   1,305 630 675
University certificate, diploma or degree 20 0 25   5,650 1,965 3,680
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 1,180 595 590   86,860 41,755 45,100
No certificate, diploma or degree 95 55 40   9,525 5,660 3,860
High school certificate or equivalent 58 205 110 90   23,760 12,620 11,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 275 175 100   7,980 4,800 3,175
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 305 155 155   24,005 10,520 13,485
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 55 40 10   2,775 1,040 1,735
University certificate, diploma or degree 250 60 190   18,825 7,115 11,710
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 4,520 2,145 2,380   321,350 157,130 164,220
No certificate, diploma or degree 845 440 405   76,130 40,305 35,825
High school certificate or equivalent 61 1,255 545 710   81,355 35,705 45,650
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 920 525 395   42,570 27,790 14,780
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 780 350 430   62,800 26,545 36,255
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 285 120 170   11,645 4,205 7,440
University certificate, diploma or degree 430 160 265   46,845 22,580 24,270
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 7,985 3,940 4,045   601,420 290,500 310,920
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,930 1,915 2,010   333,020 161,230 171,790
Education 275 30 245   23,875 6,160 17,720
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 50 15 35   4,750 2,265 2,490
Humanities 160 75 85   11,485 5,065 6,415
Social and behavioural sciences and law 240 65 180   16,905 5,570 11,340
Business, management and public administration 965 350 615   63,085 17,025 46,055
Physical and life sciences and technologies 95 25 70   5,965 3,070 2,895
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 250 180 70   10,695 6,155 4,535
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 1,110 1,050 60   63,765 60,740 3,025
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 90 35 55   6,725 5,300 1,420
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 485 40 445   38,730 5,750 32,980
Personal, protective and transportation services 325 150 175   22,330 12,130 10,205
Other 64 0 0 0   85 30 50
Table: Location of study
Location of study Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 7,985 3,940 4,040   601,420 290,500 310,920
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,930 1,915 2,015   333,020 161,230 171,790
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,055 2,025 2,030   268,400 129,270 139,135
Inside Canada 3,935 1,950 1,980   256,865 123,225 133,635
Outside Canada 120 75 50   11,540 6,045 5,495
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 7,985 3,940 4,040   601,420 290,500 310,925
In the labour force 67 5,615 2,940 2,675   382,970 199,945 183,020
Employed 68 5,315 2,800 2,515   344,770 177,585 167,185
Unemployed 69 300 135 165   38,195 22,355 15,835
Not in the labour force 70 2,370 1,000 1,365   218,455 90,555 127,900
Participation rate 71 70.3 74.6 66.2   63.7 68.8 58.9
Employment rate 72 66.6 71.1 62.3   57.3 61.1 53.8
Unemployment rate 73 5.3 4.6 6.2   10.0 11.2 8.7
Table: Occupation
Occupation Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 5,510 2,900 2,610   376,980 196,910 180,075
A Management occupations 75 505 355 150   29,555 18,365 11,185
B Business, finance and administration occupations 1,260 360 900   67,695 18,070 49,620
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 275 225 45   19,705 15,695 4,010
D Health occupations 365 25 340   24,010 3,805 20,205
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 405 55 350   27,690 8,845 18,840
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 45 35 15   7,325 3,245 4,080
G Sales and service occupations 1,260 600 660   98,040 39,540 58,495
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 950 900 50   62,015 59,155 2,855
I Occupations unique to primary industry 120 80 40   19,020 15,860 3,155
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 310 260 50   21,925 14,310 7,615
Table: Industry
Industry Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 5,505 2,900 2,610   376,985 196,905 180,075
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 215 105 105   26,150 20,990 5,160
Construction 330 265 65   25,415 23,080 2,330
Manufacturing 810 625 185   40,700 28,365 12,335
Wholesale trade 265 190 75   13,500 9,670 3,830
Retail trade 745 340 400   44,290 19,310 24,980
Finance and real estate 365 145 220   15,870 6,040 9,825
Health care and social services 695 75 615   43,030 6,980 36,050
Educational services 275 55 215   24,615 7,995 16,615
Business services 975 670 305   63,835 37,370 26,465
Other services 840 420 420   79,580 37,105 42,475
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 7,275 3,485 3,785   545,390 256,335 289,055
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 7,190 3,420 3,770   539,035 252,390 286,645
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 3,595 1,625 1,970   214,970 93,075 121,895
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 1,525 625 900   111,030 44,805 66,225
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 5,920 3,115 2,800   417,320 216,825 200,495
English 410 230 180   304,095 160,580 143,510
French 5,150 2,680 2,465   99,085 49,405 49,685
Non-official language 0 0 0   1,040 585 455
English and French 355 205 150   12,710 6,075 6,635
English and non-official language 0 0 0   355 160 195
French and non-official language 0 0 0   0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   30 25 10
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 5,320 2,805 2,515   344,775 177,585 167,185
Worked at home 380 155 215   20,240 9,965 10,270
Worked outside Canada 0 0 0   1,460 915 550
No fixed workplace address 455 345 105   36,150 28,535 7,620
Worked at usual place 4,490 2,300 2,185   286,915 138,170 148,750
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 620 305 310   133,260 62,470 70,790
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 1,270 520 745   100,330 47,140 53,195
Worked in a different census division (county) 2,590 1,475 1,115   49,405 26,050 23,355
Worked in a different province 10 0 0   3,920 2,515 1,405
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
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 4,940 2,650 2,290   323,070 166,705 156,360
Car, truck, van, as driver 4,205 2,340 1,865   251,625 134,640 116,980
Car, truck, van, as passenger 200 80 120   36,090 14,660 21,430
Public transit 300 105 195   6,360 2,570 3,795
Walked or bicycled 160 85 80   23,500 11,695 11,800
All other modes 70 35 30   5,495 3,140 2,355
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 10,110 5,050 5,055   719,650 351,145 368,505
Total visible minority population 85 220 110 105   13,345 6,745 6,595
Chinese 30 10 25   2,450 1,160 1,285
South Asian 86 55 25 25   1,960 1,060 895
Black 65 45 25   4,455 2,290 2,165
Filipino 0 0 0   530 210 320
Latin American 25 15 10   720 365 350
Southeast Asian 87 0 0 0   445 165 275
Arab 10 10 0   840 525 315
West Asian 88 0 0 0   550 275 275
Korean 0 0 0   625 310 315
Japanese 0 0 0   170 65 100
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 30 20 15   150 90 65
Multiple visible minority 90 0 0 0   455 215 240
Not a visible minority 91 9,890 4,940 4,950   706,305 344,400 361,900
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 5,870 3,125 2,745   409,085 213,330 195,750
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 30,002 37,721 22,071   21,534 26,692 17,352
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 3,260 1,875 1,390   198,770 109,510 89,260
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 40,971 49,399 32,226   35,288 40,028 30,220
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Mercier, Ville   New Brunswick
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 7,490 3,725 3,760   573,785 279,510 294,275
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 29,721 37,842 21,370   22,000 28,019 17,586
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 26,439 31,734 20,283   20,063 24,716 16,728
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 78.0 81.5 72.3   71.1 74.2 66.6
Government transfers - As a % of total income 11.6 7.5 18.2   16.5 13.1 21.3
Other money - As a % of total income 10.4 11.0 9.5   12.4 12.7 12.1
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 10,110 5,050 5,055   709,060 345,605 363,455
% in low income before tax - All persons 7.9 5.2 10.6   13.5 12.0 14.9
% in low income after tax - All persons 4.9 3.5 6.5   9.3 8.7 10.0
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 10.5 6.9 14.4   16.2 16.4 16.0
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 6.1 3.6 8.4   11.6 11.7 11.5

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Mercier, Quebec (Code2467045) (table). 2006 Community Profiles. 2006 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 92-591-XWE. Ottawa. Released March 13, 2007.
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