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2006 Community Profiles

 
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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 80,892   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 74,003A   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 9.3   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 33,247   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 31,645   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 66.8   4.4
Land area (square km) 1,211.50   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 80,890 39,570 41,320   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 4,885 2,510 2,375   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 5,260 2,630 2,625   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 6,055 3,145 2,915   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 5,685 2,920 2,770   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 4,680 2,395 2,285   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 4,035 1,965 2,070   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 4,600 2,165 2,430   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 5,285 2,580 2,705   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 6,315 3,050 3,270   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 6,000 2,975 3,025   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 5,425 2,625 2,800   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 4,975 2,460 2,515   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 4,155 2,005 2,150   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 3,690 1,725 1,960   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 3,355 1,640 1,720   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 2,925 1,375 1,555   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 2,020 865 1,155   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 1,550 550 1,005   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 40.0 39.0 40.8   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 80.0 79.1 80.9   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 64,695 31,285 33,410   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 59,350 28,615 30,735   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 5,340 2,665 2,675   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 64,690 31,285 33,410   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 18,205 9,930 8,275   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 34,425 17,210 17,210   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 2,375 1,025 1,355   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 5,350 2,235 3,115   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 4,335 885 3,450   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 31,635   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 64.4   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.3   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 10.0   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 1.9   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 17.2   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 0.6   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 2.6   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 24,185   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 7,335   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 17,095   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 14,540   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 6.5   7.4
Average number of rooms per dwelling 19 6.9   6.4
Dwellings with more than one person per room - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 19 0.8   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 300,919   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 23,200   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 16,980   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 2,700   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 3,525   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 2,840   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 680   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.9   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 3.0   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.8   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.6   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.5   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 58,068   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 65,187   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 54,245   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 31,028   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 29,875   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 42,939   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 51,338   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 56,974   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 48,035   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 30,462   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 28,397   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 38,180   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 31,635   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 8,735   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 10,220   486,040
One-person households 7,975   460,580
Other household types 28 4,705   264,105
Average household size 2.5   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 49,342   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 74,704   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 56,174   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,041   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 42,440   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 43,993   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 64,534   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 49,726   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 21,917   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 39,168   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 699   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 926   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 80,125 39,205 40,925   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 68,365 33,530 34,835   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 990 495 495   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 120 60 60   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 10,650 5,115 5,535   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 80,125 39,200 40,920   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 75,820 37,260 38,560   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 30 15 15   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 4,065 1,860 2,205   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 210 65 145   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 80,125 39,200 40,920   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 76,855 37,665 39,195   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 290 110 175   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 2,600 1,255 1,345   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 25 20 10   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 350 150 195   73,730 35,650 38,085
French and non-official language 0 0 0   465 220 240
English, French and non-official language 10 0 0   580 255 325
Table: Immigrant status and period of immigration
Immigrant status and period of immigration Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 80,125 39,205 40,920   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 68,665 33,755 34,910   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 11,130 5,325 5,805   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 8,675 4,190 4,485   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 1,650 745 905   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 805 390 415   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 330 125 205   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 80,125 39,205 40,920   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 77,395 37,975 39,420   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 19,430 9,970 9,465   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 57,960 28,005 29,955   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 2,730 1,225 1,500   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 63,920 30,885 33,035   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 11,065 5,245 5,815   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 16,380 7,845 8,535   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 36,475 17,795 18,685   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 79,105 38,740 40,365   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 65,115 31,995 33,120   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) 8,495 4,030 4,460   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 3,975 2,010 1,960   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 1,030 475 550   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 485 220 260   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 75,315 36,755 38,560   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 38,015 18,425 19,585   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) 19,630 9,545 10,080   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 13,735 6,900 6,840   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 2,810 1,340 1,465   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 1,125 540 585   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 80,125 39,200 40,920   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 5,605 2,660 2,945   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 74,520 36,540 37,980   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 63,920 30,885 33,030   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 15,880 7,930 7,950   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 19,675 8,925 10,745   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 8,790 5,710 3,080   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 10,945 4,520 6,425   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 2,990 1,030 1,955   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 5,645 2,765 2,880   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 10,355 5,150 5,205   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 4,600 2,465 2,135   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 3,920 1,950 1,970   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 500 295 205   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 840 315 520   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 280 55 220   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 215 60 155   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 8,540 4,095 4,445   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,070 585 490   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 3,075 1,565 1,515   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 1,170 790 380   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 1,680 610 1,070   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 525 200 325   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,015 350 670   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 32,040 15,660 16,385   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 5,400 2,870 2,530   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 9,610 4,330 5,280   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 5,205 3,265 1,935   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 6,545 2,695 3,845   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 1,670 630 1,035   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 3,620 1,865 1,750   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 63,920 30,885 33,030   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 35,555 16,860 18,690   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 2,395 765 1,635   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 910 470 440   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 1,260 595 670   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 2,005 555 1,440   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 5,460 1,640 3,820   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 470 280 185   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 705 360 350   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 6,765 6,475 285   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,075 690 390   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 4,995 875 4,115   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 2,325 1,315 1,005   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 10 10 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 63,920 30,890 33,030   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 35,555 16,855 18,690   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 28,370 14,030 14,340   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 24,855 12,160 12,695   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 3,515 1,870 1,650   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 63,920 30,885 33,035   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 40,605 21,560 19,045   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 38,385 20,445 17,950   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 2,215 1,120 1,100   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 23,320 9,330 13,990   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 63.5 69.8 57.7   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 60.1 66.2 54.3   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 5.5 5.2 5.8   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 40,020 21,355 18,670   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 3,475 2,265 1,210   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 5,920 1,440 4,480   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,685 1,195 490   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 2,040 425 1,615   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 3,090 1,015 2,070   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 910 350 560   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 10,230 3,835 6,395   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 8,015 7,495 510   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 2,730 1,830 900   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,930 1,505 420   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 40,020 21,355 18,665   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 2,880 1,885 1,000   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 4,080 3,665 420   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 3,950 3,200 745   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 1,405 1,055 350   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 4,805 1,940 2,870   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 1,880 675 1,200   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 3,615 550 3,070   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 2,960 930 2,030   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 5,855 3,415 2,435   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 8,585 4,025 4,555   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 58,880 27,705 31,170   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 58,070 27,240 30,830   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 24,895 10,785 14,110   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 10,610 4,140 6,470   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 44,070 23,070 21,000   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 43,710 22,895 20,810   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 75 25 45   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 140 60 80   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 50 30 20   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 90 55 35   22,435 11,375 11,060
French and non-official language 0 0 0   125 75 45
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0   365 165 200
Table: Place of work status
Place of work status Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 38,390 20,440 17,945   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 4,005 1,860 2,140   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 145 105 40   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 5,580 4,480 1,100   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 28,660 13,995 14,660   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 17,665 7,450 10,215   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 7,445 3,965 3,485   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 3,400 2,475 930   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 140 105 40   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Chilliwack (CA)   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 34,240 18,475 15,760   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 28,325 15,560 12,765   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 3,115 1,505 1,610   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 385 175 210   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 2,040 1,065 975   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 375 175 200   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 80,125 39,200 40,920   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 3,345 1,590 1,760   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 705 305 400   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 565 255 310   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 310 175 130   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 140 35 105   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 480 215 270   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 255 110 145   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 35 20 15   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 85 50 35   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 230 140 95   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 270 125 145   35,060 14,950 20,115
Visible minority, n.i.e. 89 40 30 10   3,880 1,985 1,900
Multiple visible minority 90 225 125 100   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 76,775 37,610 39,160   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 43,880 22,875 21,000   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 24,882 32,824 18,020   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 21,500 13,610 7,885   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 39,154 44,676 32,047   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Chilliwack (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 61,105 29,685 31,415   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 24,107 32,671 18,346   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 22,106 29,017 17,704   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 71.9 76.2 65.2   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 14.3 10.2 20.7   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 13.8 13.6 14.1   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 76,360 37,305 39,055   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 13.3 12.0 14.7   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 9.0 8.4 9.5   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 15.9 17.0 14.8   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 10.8 11.2 10.3   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Chilliwack, British Columbia (Code930) (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 1, 2024).

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