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Table: Population and dwelling counts
Population and dwelling counts Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2006 1 25,297   4,113,487†
Population in 2001 1 25,299A   3,907,738†
2001 to 2006 population change (%) 0.0   5.3
Total private dwellings 2 11,850   1,788,474
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents 3 10,818   1,642,715
Population density per square kilometre 7.7   4.4
Land area (square km) 3,271.43   924,815.43
Table: Age characteristics
Age characteristics Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 4 25,300 12,655 12,640   4,113,485 2,013,990 2,099,495
0 to 4 years 1,165 625 540   201,880 103,295 98,590
5 to 9 years 1,325 645 685   220,700 113,175 107,525
10 to 14 years 1,705 895 805   257,025 132,275 124,750
15 to 19 years 1,710 900 810   273,560 140,335 133,225
20 to 24 years 1,215 620 600   265,905 134,085 131,820
25 to 29 years 1,090 520 570   245,275 120,260 125,020
30 to 34 years 1,180 550 630   254,575 122,835 131,740
35 to 39 years 1,410 695 720   290,645 140,555 150,090
40 to 44 years 1,855 895 965   334,835 162,675 172,165
45 to 49 years 2,160 1,075 1,085   344,140 167,040 177,100
50 to 54 years 2,280 1,125 1,150   320,115 156,595 163,520
55 to 59 years 2,085 1,125 960   289,425 142,575 146,850
60 to 64 years 1,705 885 825   215,590 106,815 108,780
65 to 69 years 1,360 680 680   169,765 83,055 86,720
70 to 74 years 1,085 555 530   143,630 70,200 73,425
75 to 79 years 885 440 440   120,435 55,640 64,800
80 to 84 years 595 265 335   89,925 36,895 53,035
85 years and over 485 160 320   76,045 25,690 50,360
Median age of the population 5 45.0 44.9 45.0   40.8 40.0 41.5
% of the population aged 15 and over 83.4 82.8 83.9   83.5 82.7 84.2
Table: Common-law status characteristics
Common-law status characteristics Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 6 21,100 10,490 10,615   3,433,880 1,665,245 1,768,635
Not in a common-law relationship 19,000 9,435 9,560   3,154,005 1,524,985 1,629,020
In a common-law relationship 2,100 1,050 1,055   279,875 140,260 139,620
Table: Legal marital status characteristics
Legal marital status characteristics Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 7 21,100 10,490 10,615   3,433,880 1,665,240 1,768,640
Never legally married (single) 8 6,010 3,390 2,630   1,102,395 591,495 510,905
Legally married (and not separated) 9 10,710 5,365 5,345   1,730,480 863,210 867,275
Separated, but still legally married 10 705 345 360   110,575 48,710 61,860
Divorced 11 2,155 1,040 1,115   285,860 120,815 165,045
Widowed 12 1,520 350 1,170   204,570 41,015 163,555
Table: Occupied private dwelling characteristics
Occupied private dwelling characteristics Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private dwellings occupied by usual residents 13 10,830   1,643,150
Single-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 75.7   49.2
Semi-detached houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 2.2   3.1
Row houses - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 3.6   6.9
Apartments, duplex - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 2.4   10.0
Apartments in buildings with fewer than five storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 14 10.4   20.9
Apartments in buildings with five or more storeys - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 1.2   7.1
Other dwellings - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 15 4.5   2.8
Number of owned dwellings 16 8,320   1,145,050
Number of rented dwellings 17 2,490   493,995
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 9,030   1,017,335
Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 18 1,800   625,815
Dwellings requiring major repair - as a % of total occupied private dwellings 11.0   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 0.6   1.9
Average value of owned dwelling ($) 20 235,868   418,703
Table: Selected family characteristics
Selected family characteristics Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of census families 21 7,640   1,161,420
Number of married-couple families 22 5,290   844,430
Number of common-law-couple families 23 1,085   141,825
Number of lone-parent families 1,260   175,160
Number of female lone-parent families 990   139,770
Number of male lone-parent families 275   35,395
Average number of persons in all census families 2.7   2.9
Average number of persons in married-couple families 22 2.7   3.0
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families 23 2.9   2.6
Average number of persons in lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families 2.5   2.5
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families 2.5   2.4
Median income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 56,260   62,346
Median income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 64,878   69,207
Median income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 23 54,079   62,202
Median income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 26,045   35,437
Median income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 24,345   33,592
Median income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 38,175   45,332
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All census families ($) 24 50,057   54,737
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Married-couple families ($) 22 56,134   60,126
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Common-law-couple families ($) 48,946   54,288
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Lone-parent families ($) 25,679   33,431
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Female lone-parent families ($) 23,975   31,946
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Male lone-parent families ($) 35,945   40,649
Table: Selected household characteristics
Selected household characteristics Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total private households 25 10,830   1,643,150
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children 26 2,390   432,420
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children 27 3,860   486,040
One-person households 3,090   460,580
Other household types 28 1,480   264,105
Average household size 2.3   2.5
Median income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 46,083   52,709
Median income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 76,784   79,509
Median income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 58,050   63,969
Median income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 24,054   27,773
Median income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 33,289   47,266
Median after-tax income in 2005 - All private households ($) 29 41,362   46,472
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households with children ($) 26 65,634   68,639
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Couple households without children ($) 27 51,275   55,748
Median after-tax income in 2005 - One-person households ($) 21,862   24,987
Median after-tax income in 2005 - Other household types ($) 28 31,363   43,242
Median monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 30 525   752
Median monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 31 475   876
Table: Mother tongue
Mother tongue Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 32 25,075 12,625 12,450   4,074,380 1,998,390 2,076,000
English only 21,635 10,910 10,730   2,875,770 1,429,035 1,446,735
French only 590 345 240   54,740 26,910 27,835
English and French 110 45 65   5,920 2,715 3,205
Other language(s) 33 2,735 1,320 1,415   1,137,945 539,730 598,220
Table: Knowledge of official languages
Knowledge of official languages Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 34 25,075 12,625 12,450   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,075,995
English only 23,365 11,810 11,555   3,653,365 1,816,370 1,836,995
French only 0 10 0   2,070 960 1,115
English and French 1,625 790 835   295,640 132,285 163,360
Neither English nor French 75 20 60   123,305 48,775 74,525
Table: Language spoken most often at home
Language spoken most often at home Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 35 25,075 12,630 12,450   4,074,385 1,998,390 2,075,995
English 23,945 12,130 11,820   3,341,285 1,648,770 1,692,515
French 135 45 90   15,325 7,325 8,000
Non-official language 770 355 410   639,380 304,615 334,770
English and French 45 20 20   3,615 1,545 2,065
English and non-official language 175 75 105   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 Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 36 25,075 12,630 12,450   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Non-immigrants 37 22,080 11,055 11,020   2,904,240 1,443,245 1,460,995
Immigrants 38 2,855 1,485 1,365   1,119,215 531,345 587,865
Before 1991 2,610 1,380 1,230   605,680 291,490 314,190
1991 to 2000 220 95 125   335,695 156,855 178,835
2001 to 2006 39 25 15 15   177,840 83,005 94,840
Non-permanent residents 40 140 85 60   50,925 23,795 27,130
Table: Citizenship
Citizenship Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 41 25,075 12,625 12,445   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,076,000
Canadian citizens 24,485 12,350 12,130   3,761,225 1,853,355 1,907,870
Canadian citizens under age 18 5,200 2,735 2,465   801,105 412,440 388,665
Canadian citizens age 18 and over 19,280 9,620 9,665   2,960,120 1,440,915 1,519,210
Not Canadian citizens 42 590 275 320   313,155 145,030 168,125
Table: Generation status
Generation status Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 43 20,980 10,495 10,485   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
1st generation 44 2,990 1,560 1,430   1,121,545 530,595 590,950
2nd generation 45 4,275 1,970 2,305   754,835 366,150 388,685
3rd generation or more 46 13,715 6,965 6,745   1,518,530 752,850 765,685
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 1 year ago Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over 47 24,840 12,510 12,330   4,034,385 1,978,305 2,056,080
Lived at the same address 1 year ago 21,010 10,670 10,335   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) 2,345 1,155 1,190   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 1,105 485 615   194,090 94,920 99,165
Lived in a different province or territory 1 year ago 305 155 155   55,855 27,880 27,980
Lived in a different country 1 year ago 70 35 35   61,470 29,660 31,810
Table: Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago
Mobility status - Place of residence 5 years ago Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over 48 23,915 11,965 11,950   3,871,915 1,895,050 1,976,860
Lived at the same address 5 years ago 14,400 7,270 7,130   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) 5,365 2,665 2,700   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 3,285 1,590 1,695   528,500 257,610 270,885
Lived in a different province or territory 5 years ago 705 355 355   164,715 82,665 82,040
Lived in a different country 5 years ago 160 90 75   206,210 98,015 108,200
Table: Aboriginal population
Aboriginal population Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal identity population 49 25,075 12,630 12,450   4,074,385 1,998,385 2,076,000
Aboriginal identity population 50 3,250 1,705 1,545   196,070 94,855 101,220
Non-Aboriginal identity population 21,825 10,920 10,905   3,878,310 1,903,530 1,974,780
Table: Educational attainment
Educational attainment Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 51 20,980 10,495 10,485   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
No certificate, diploma or degree 6,095 3,040 3,060   675,345 334,185 341,155
High school certificate or equivalent 52 5,840 2,545 3,295   946,645 437,070 509,575
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 3,470 2,540 925   368,355 240,530 127,830
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 53 3,330 1,310 2,020   565,900 238,185 327,715
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 680 275 400   184,395 76,290 108,105
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,560 785 785   654,265 323,330 330,930
Total population aged 15 to 24 54 2,950 1,620 1,330   538,010 275,720 262,290
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,500 840 660   200,900 107,480 93,415
High school certificate or equivalent 55 1,000 580 420   222,060 114,920 107,140
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 160 125 30   20,750 12,500 8,245
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 56 185 50 130   43,660 20,030 23,630
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 65 20 45   16,285 7,290 9,000
University certificate, diploma or degree 40 0 40   34,355 13,500 20,855
Total population aged 25 to 34 57 2,295 1,040 1,255   497,715 240,980 256,735
No certificate, diploma or degree 455 265 190   46,860 26,615 20,245
High school certificate or equivalent 58 680 300 375   130,165 69,805 60,365
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 330 185 150   46,040 28,350 17,695
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 59 480 170 310   99,325 41,670 57,655
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 55 10 45   30,820 13,310 17,510
University certificate, diploma or degree 295 110 180   144,505 61,230 83,275
Total population aged 35 to 64 60 11,495 5,765 5,730   1,786,750 868,970 917,780
No certificate, diploma or degree 2,375 1,220 1,155   235,340 121,720 113,620
High school certificate or equivalent 61 3,280 1,400 1,875   461,105 204,265 256,835
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 2,165 1,600 565   227,410 148,500 78,905
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 62 2,260 885 1,380   347,685 144,740 202,945
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level 420 175 245   108,205 44,140 64,060
University certificate, diploma or degree 1,000 490 510   407,010 205,605 201,405
Table: Major field of study
Major field of study Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 63 20,980 10,495 10,480   3,394,905 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 11,940 5,585 6,355   1,621,995 771,255 850,740
Education 775 235 540   135,905 35,125 100,775
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 165 60 100   76,385 34,995 41,390
Humanities 225 85 140   101,875 40,805 61,070
Social and behavioural sciences and law 620 200 425   177,185 67,235 109,950
Business, management and public administration 1,380 340 1,040   366,975 136,540 230,435
Physical and life sciences and technologies 255 190 55   63,415 36,015 27,400
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 105 75 30   66,200 40,145 26,055
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 2,845 2,770 75   385,325 356,705 28,620
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 320 245 70   45,020 30,265 14,745
Health, parks, recreation and fitness 1,535 280 1,255   252,655 48,205 204,450
Personal, protective and transportation services 815 420 395   101,725 52,210 49,515
Other 64 0 0 0   245 70 170
Table: Location of study
Location of study Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 65 20,980 10,495 10,480   3,394,910 1,649,585 1,745,320
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 11,935 5,585 6,355   1,621,995 771,255 850,735
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 9,040 4,910 4,130   1,772,915 878,335 894,580
Inside Canada 8,235 4,425 3,810   1,365,495 673,085 692,405
Outside Canada 805 485 320   407,420 205,245 202,175
Table: Labour force activity
Labour force activity Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over 66 20,975 10,495 10,480   3,394,910 1,649,590 1,745,320
In the labour force 67 12,145 6,740 5,410   2,226,380 1,166,660 1,059,725
Employed 68 11,205 6,190 5,015   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,230
Unemployed 69 935 550 390   133,615 67,120 66,490
Not in the labour force 70 8,835 3,755 5,075   1,168,525 482,930 685,600
Participation rate 71 57.9 64.2 51.6   65.6 70.7 60.7
Employment rate 72 53.4 59.0 47.9   61.6 66.7 56.9
Unemployment rate 73 7.7 8.2 7.2   6.0 5.8 6.3
Table: Occupation
Occupation Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 74 11,960 6,665 5,300   2,193,115 1,151,405 1,041,710
A Management occupations 75 885 565 325   229,945 144,745 85,200
B Business, finance and administration occupations 1,240 255 980   375,975 103,055 272,915
C Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 445 380 70   138,955 110,495 28,455
D Health occupations 690 160 530   120,360 26,515 93,850
E Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion 980 220 760   178,040 59,870 118,170
F Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 345 190 155   76,460 35,540 40,920
G Sales and service occupations 3,090 1,015 2,070   555,880 227,020 328,860
H Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,435 2,345 95   339,500 317,075 22,420
I Occupations unique to primary industry 805 675 130   86,460 62,190 24,270
J Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,040 860 180   91,545 64,895 26,650
Table: Industry
Industry Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total experienced labour force 15 years and over 76 11,960 6,665 5,295   2,193,115 1,151,410 1,041,710
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 1,145 990 160   107,760 76,650 31,110
Construction 865 780 80   166,100 145,130 20,965
Manufacturing 1,920 1,705 210   189,120 139,380 49,740
Wholesale trade 130 100 30   92,020 61,540 30,475
Retail trade 1,515 595 920   248,950 109,840 139,115
Finance and real estate 370 135 235   134,940 58,085 76,850
Health care and social services 1,290 195 1,095   213,085 38,855 174,235
Educational services 755 185 565   152,565 52,355 100,205
Business services 1,290 795 490   436,665 264,515 172,150
Other services 2,680 1,175 1,510   451,905 205,055 246,855
Table: Unpaid work
Unpaid work Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid work 77 19,310 9,495 9,815   3,101,125 1,475,830 1,625,295
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid housework 78 19,070 9,325 9,745   3,059,710 1,451,135 1,608,575
Population 15 years and over reporting hours looking after children without pay 79 7,665 3,345 4,325   1,194,955 525,710 669,245
Population 15 years and over reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors 80 3,850 1,595 2,255   593,385 244,550 348,835
Table: Language used most often at work
Language used most often at work Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over who worked since 2005 81 13,365 7,305 6,065   2,419,215 1,253,025 1,166,185
English 13,295 7,280 6,020   2,308,370 1,197,835 1,110,535
French 20 10 10   5,525 1,670 3,855
Non-official language 20 10 10   79,415 40,630 38,790
English and French 10 10 0   2,970 1,275 1,695
English and non-official language 20 0 10   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 Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total employed labour force 15 years and over 82 11,205 6,190 5,015   2,092,770 1,099,535 993,235
Worked at home 940 530 410   188,755 89,455 99,300
Worked outside Canada 45 25 15   13,955 9,805 4,150
No fixed workplace address 1,415 1,150 260   274,055 208,230 65,825
Worked at usual place 8,810 4,480 4,330   1,615,995 792,045 823,955
Worked in census subdivision (municipality) of residence 5,190 2,485 2,705   787,185 358,565 428,620
Worked in a different census subdivision (municipality) within the census division (county) of residence 2,830 1,465 1,365   746,830 383,710 363,115
Worked in a different census division (county) 735 475 260   72,020 43,435 28,585
Worked in a different province 55 50 0   9,965 6,330 3,635
Table: Mode of transportation to work
Mode of transportation to work Port Alberni (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 10,220 5,630 4,590   1,890,055 1,000,275 889,780
Car, truck, van, as driver 8,110 4,410 3,705   1,353,790 755,115 598,675
Car, truck, van, as passenger 910 550 360   145,840 63,700 82,145
Public transit 100 30 70   195,145 81,655 113,490
Walked or bicycled 865 485 380   167,650 82,510 85,135
All other modes 235 160 80   27,620 17,295 10,330
Table: Visible minority population characteristics
Visible minority population characteristics Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 84 25,075 12,625 12,450   4,074,380 1,998,385 2,075,995
Total visible minority population 85 1,110 530 575   1,008,855 484,110 524,750
Chinese 120 60 60   407,225 195,325 211,900
South Asian 86 710 365 345   262,290 130,065 132,225
Black 65 20 45   28,315 14,915 13,395
Filipino 50 10 40   88,075 37,070 51,005
Latin American 50 20 30   28,965 13,385 15,575
Southeast Asian 87 10 0 0   40,685 19,780 20,910
Arab 0 0 0   8,635 4,670 3,965
West Asian 88 10 10 0   29,810 15,445 14,360
Korean 0 0 10   50,490 24,170 26,320
Japanese 35 10 20   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 60 25 35   25,420 12,345 13,070
Not a visible minority 91 23,965 12,095 11,870   3,065,525 1,514,275 1,551,250
Table: Earnings in 2005
Earnings in 2005 Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with earnings (counts) 92 13,665 7,460 6,200   2,392,805 1,235,450 1,157,350
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over ($) 93 21,100 29,757 14,718   25,722 32,375 20,458
Persons 15 years and over with earnings who worked full year, full time (counts) 94 5,315 3,250 2,065   1,113,365 652,200 461,165
Median earnings - Persons 15 years and over who worked full year, full time ($) 93 41,611 50,397 32,564   42,230 48,070 36,739
Table: Income in 2005
Income in 2005 Port Alberni (CA)   British Columbia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years and over with income (counts) 95 19,815 9,995 9,820   3,230,565 1,580,450 1,650,110
Median income - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 23,400 33,229 17,102   24,867 31,598 19,997
Median income after tax - Persons 15 years and over ($) 96 21,806 29,536 16,417   22,785 28,251 18,930
Composition of total income (100%) 97 100 100 100   100 100 100
Earnings - As a % of total income 66.5 69.5 61.0   75.1 78.5 69.8
Government transfers - As a % of total income 17.2 13.5 23.7   10.7 7.9 15.0
Other money - As a % of total income 16.4 17.0 15.3   14.2 13.6 15.2
Income status of all persons in private households (counts) 98 24,180 12,175 12,005   3,978,215 1,949,320 2,028,895
% in low income before tax - All persons 14.1 12.8 15.4   17.3 16.2 18.2
% in low income after tax - All persons 8.8 8.2 9.4   13.1 12.6 13.6
% in low income before tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 18.2 18.9 17.5   19.6 19.5 19.6
% in low income after tax - Persons less than 18 years of age 9.1 8.9 9.3   14.9 14.8 14.9

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2007. Port Alberni, British Columbia (Code940) (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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