Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Chilliwack, Census metropolitan area

Chilliwack (CMA) – Age distribution, 2001 to 2021

Chilliwack (CMA) – Age distribution by broad age groups and gender, 2021 Census

Age groups Total - GenderFootnote 1 Men+Footnote 2 Women+Footnote 3
0 to 14 17.9% 18.8% 17.1%
15 to 64 60.8% 61.2% 60.4%
65 and over 21.3% 20.1% 22.5%

17.9%

In 2021, 20,385 children aged 0 to 14 were enumerated in Chilliwack (CMA), representing respectively 17.9% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of children was 16.3% in 2021.

60.8%

The working age population (15 to 64) represented 60.8% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 64 was 64.8% in 2021.

21.3%

In 2021, 24,245 persons aged 65 and over were enumerated in Chilliwack (CMA), representing respectively 21.3% of the total population. In comparison, for Canada, the proportion of seniors was 19.0% in 2021.

Population change by broad age groups, Chilliwack (CMA), 2001 to 2021

Percentage of population by broad age groups, Chilliwack (CMA), 2001 to 2021

Proportion (in percentage) of persons aged 65 and over, by census metropolitan areas, 2016 and 2021

Population by five-year age groups and gender, Chilliwack (CMA), 2021

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