Special Interest Profile, 2021 Census of Population
Profile of interest: Age
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Total - Gender1 | Men+2 | Women+3 |
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Age groups, average age and median age | |||
Total - Age groups, average age and median age for the population in private households - 25% sample data | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,625 |
0 to 14 years | 48,440 | 24,995 | 23,445 |
0 to 4 years | 15,700 | 8,125 | 7,570 |
5 to 9 years | 16,780 | 8,525 | 8,260 |
10 to 14 years | 15,960 | 8,340 | 7,620 |
15 to 64 years | 175,030 | 86,925 | 88,105 |
15 to 19 years | 15,115 | 7,840 | 7,275 |
20 to 24 years | 19,230 | 9,625 | 9,600 |
25 to 29 years | 19,845 | 9,915 | 9,930 |
30 to 34 years | 21,455 | 10,520 | 10,935 |
35 to 39 years | 20,490 | 10,055 | 10,435 |
40 to 44 years | 17,895 | 9,010 | 8,875 |
45 to 49 years | 15,465 | 7,595 | 7,875 |
50 to 54 years | 14,635 | 7,310 | 7,320 |
55 to 59 years | 15,710 | 7,670 | 8,045 |
60 to 64 years | 15,195 | 7,390 | 7,805 |
65 years and over | 37,480 | 16,410 | 21,070 |
85 years and over | 4,345 | 1,565 | 2,780 |
Average age | 38.3 | 37.2 | 39.3 |
Median age | 36.4 | 35.6 | 37.2 |
Marital status | |||
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
Married or living common law | 119,095 | 59,510 | 59,585 |
Married | 98,945 | 49,370 | 49,575 |
Living common law | 20,150 | 10,135 | 10,010 |
Not married and not living common law | 93,420 | 43,825 | 49,590 |
Never married | 66,865 | 35,450 | 31,415 |
Separated | 4,750 | 2,015 | 2,740 |
Divorced | 12,705 | 4,775 | 7,930 |
Widowed | 9,095 | 1,585 | 7,510 |
Household type of person | |||
Total - Household type of person for the population in private households - 25% sample data4 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,625 |
Persons in one-census-family households without additional persons | 183,040 | 90,860 | 92,180 |
In a couple census family without children (no other persons present in the household) | 51,065 | 25,595 | 25,465 |
In a couple census family with children (no other persons present in the household)5 | 108,060 | 55,550 | 52,515 |
In a lone-parent census family (no other persons present in the household) | 23,920 | 9,715 | 14,200 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a man+ (no other persons present in the household)6 | 4,455 | 3,370 | 1,085 |
In a lone-parent census family with a parent who is a woman+ (no other persons present in the household)7 | 19,455 | 6,345 | 13,115 |
Persons in multigenerational households8 | 11,780 | 5,460 | 6,320 |
Persons in other census family households9 | 18,560 | 9,455 | 9,095 |
Persons in two-or-more-person non-census-family households | 15,940 | 8,770 | 7,170 |
Persons living alone (one-person households) | 31,630 | 13,775 | 17,850 |
Military service status | |||
Total - Military service status for the population aged 17 years and over in private households - 25% sample data10 | 206,805 | 100,295 | 106,505 |
Currently serving member | 320 | 265 | 55 |
Veteran | 2,510 | 1,975 | 530 |
No military service | 203,980 | 98,055 | 105,920 |
Total income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Total income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data11 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
With total income | 203,595 | 98,740 | 104,855 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 16,065 | 7,405 | 8,655 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 21,170 | 8,895 | 12,270 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 30,585 | 12,965 | 17,620 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 26,025 | 11,515 | 14,510 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 23,405 | 10,230 | 13,180 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 18,945 | 8,840 | 10,105 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 15,750 | 7,920 | 7,830 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 12,015 | 6,420 | 5,590 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 9,500 | 5,245 | 4,260 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 7,665 | 4,290 | 3,370 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15,070 | 9,565 | 5,510 |
$150,000 and over | 7,405 | 5,445 | 1,960 |
After-tax income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - After-tax income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data12 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
With after-tax income | 203,705 | 98,790 | 104,910 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 16,700 | 7,650 | 9,050 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 22,240 | 9,330 | 12,915 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 34,680 | 15,170 | 19,515 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 31,095 | 13,720 | 17,380 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 27,000 | 12,375 | 14,630 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 21,245 | 10,625 | 10,615 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 15,595 | 8,330 | 7,265 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 11,605 | 6,295 | 5,310 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 7,265 | 4,210 | 3,060 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 4,780 | 2,965 | 1,810 |
$100,000 and over | 11,495 | 8,130 | 3,365 |
Employment income groups in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
With employment income | 153,020 | 77,535 | 75,490 |
Under $10,000 (including loss) | 32,200 | 14,385 | 17,810 |
$10,000 to $19,999 | 18,630 | 8,325 | 10,310 |
$20,000 to $29,999 | 13,975 | 6,645 | 7,330 |
$30,000 to $39,999 | 13,915 | 6,305 | 7,605 |
$40,000 to $49,999 | 12,905 | 6,195 | 6,705 |
$50,000 to $59,999 | 12,140 | 6,020 | 6,120 |
$60,000 to $69,999 | 10,690 | 5,710 | 4,980 |
$70,000 to $79,999 | 8,395 | 4,575 | 3,825 |
$80,000 to $89,999 | 7,385 | 4,245 | 3,140 |
$90,000 to $99,999 | 6,070 | 3,465 | 2,610 |
$100,000 and over | 16,710 | 11,660 | 5,055 |
Income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data14 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 203,595 | 98,740 | 104,855 |
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 54,700 | 62,150 | 47,680 |
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 43,200 | 48,400 | 39,600 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 203,705 | 98,790 | 104,910 |
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 45,960 | 50,960 | 41,200 |
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 39,200 | 42,800 | 36,000 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 153,020 | 77,535 | 75,490 |
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 49,240 | 56,900 | 41,320 |
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) | 38,400 | 45,200 | 32,800 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data | 181,965 | 86,420 | 95,545 |
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 10,100 | 8,800 | 11,270 |
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) | 7,750 | 5,600 | 9,300 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 20,775 | 9,985 | 10,790 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 5,520 | 5,560 | 5,480 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 6,860 | 6,390 | 7,290 |
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data | 58,270 | 27,975 | 30,295 |
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) | 8,720 | 8,580 | 8,840 |
Employment income statistics in 2020 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data13 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 72,435 | 39,965 | 32,470 |
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 65,000 | 70,500 | 59,600 |
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)17 | 74,800 | 82,400 | 65,500 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data18 | 62,510 | 28,810 | 33,695 |
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 18,000 | 20,000 | 16,400 |
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 28,440 | 32,600 | 24,880 |
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data19 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%)20 | 83.6 | 87.6 | 78.4 |
Employment income (%)21 | 67.6 | 71.8 | 62.4 |
Government transfers (%)22 | 16.5 | 12.4 | 21.5 |
Employment insurance benefits (%)23 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 |
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%)24 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 6.3 |
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%)25 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 5.4 |
Income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data26 | 212,510 | 103,335 | 109,175 |
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 198,700 | 96,155 | 102,550 |
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 41,600 | 47,600 | 36,800 |
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 53,250 | 61,550 | 45,440 |
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 198,770 | 96,165 | 102,610 |
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 37,200 | 42,000 | 33,600 |
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 44,360 | 50,080 | 39,000 |
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 152,175 | 76,970 | 75,205 |
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 39,600 | 46,000 | 34,000 |
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) | 50,080 | 58,150 | 41,840 |
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 171,615 | 81,555 | 90,065 |
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 1,960 | 1,130 | 4,360 |
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) | 6,800 | 5,560 | 7,920 |
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data | 15,565 | 7,860 | 7,705 |
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 5,680 | 5,240 | 6,360 |
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) | 7,610 | 6,610 | 8,630 |
Employment income statistics in 2019 | |||
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data27 | 212,510 | 103,335 | 109,175 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data15 | 71,910 | 39,735 | 32,180 |
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)16 | 61,200 | 67,500 | 55,600 |
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($)28 | 70,800 | 78,600 | 61,300 |
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data29 | 58,625 | 26,860 | 31,765 |
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 23,800 | 27,200 | 21,600 |
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) | 34,640 | 40,480 | 29,720 |
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data30 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Market income (%) | 89.0 | 92.4 | 84.6 |
Employment income (%) | 72.0 | 75.6 | 67.6 |
Government transfers (%) | 11.0 | 7.7 | 15.3 |
Employment insurance benefits (%) | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.4 |
Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 | |||
Total - Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data31 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
In the bottom half of the distribution | 131,560 | 63,210 | 68,345 |
In the bottom decile | 29,525 | 14,165 | 15,360 |
In the second decile | 25,810 | 12,130 | 13,680 |
In the third decile | 25,735 | 12,245 | 13,490 |
In the fourth decile | 25,250 | 12,240 | 13,010 |
In the fifth decile | 25,245 | 12,435 | 12,805 |
In the top half of the distribution | 129,395 | 65,115 | 64,280 |
In the sixth decile | 24,805 | 12,075 | 12,730 |
In the seventh decile | 26,610 | 13,235 | 13,375 |
In the eighth decile | 26,395 | 13,430 | 12,970 |
In the ninth decile | 26,785 | 13,615 | 13,170 |
In the top decile | 24,800 | 12,770 | 12,030 |
MBM poverty status in 2020 | |||
Total - MBM poverty status in 2020 for the population in private households to whom the low-income concept is applicable - 25% sample data32 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
In poverty based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) | 27,870 | 13,665 | 14,205 |
Poverty rate based on the Market Basket Measure (MBM) (%)33 | 10.7 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
LIM low-income status in 2020 | |||
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 25% sample data34 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) | 30,590 | 14,225 | 16,365 |
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) | 11.7 | 11.1 | 12.3 |
Knowledge of official languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data35 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
English only | 240,280 | 119,445 | 120,840 |
French only | 90 | 50 | 35 |
English and French | 16,905 | 7,250 | 9,650 |
Neither English nor French | 3,685 | 1,585 | 2,100 |
Language spoken most often at home | |||
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data36 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
English | 218,390 | 107,055 | 111,335 |
French | 805 | 400 | 400 |
Non-official language | 31,565 | 15,960 | 15,610 |
Indigenous37 | 220 | 90 | 125 |
Non-Indigenous | 31,345 | 15,870 | 15,480 |
English and French | 395 | 175 | 220 |
English and non-official language(s) | 9,370 | 4,535 | 4,840 |
French and non-official language(s) | 30 | 20 | 10 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 125 | 60 | 65 |
Multiple non-official languages | 275 | 130 | 145 |
Other language(s) spoken regularly at home | |||
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% sample data38 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
None | 225,835 | 110,995 | 114,840 |
English | 13,250 | 6,740 | 6,510 |
French | 1,985 | 960 | 1,025 |
Non-official language | 14,975 | 7,155 | 7,815 |
Indigenous39 | 1,045 | 470 | 575 |
Non-Indigenous | 13,930 | 6,685 | 7,240 |
English and French | 195 | 105 | 85 |
English and non-official language(s) | 2,540 | 1,325 | 1,210 |
French and non-official language(s) | 390 | 150 | 230 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 20 | 10 | 10 |
Multiple non-official languages | 1,770 | 875 | 895 |
Mother tongue | |||
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% sample data40 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
English | 196,810 | 96,970 | 99,840 |
French | 3,050 | 1,445 | 1,600 |
Non-official language | 50,890 | 24,920 | 25,970 |
Indigenous41 | 1,105 | 445 | 660 |
Non-Indigenous | 49,785 | 24,475 | 25,305 |
English and French | 1,030 | 480 | 550 |
English and non-official language(s) | 7,980 | 3,955 | 4,025 |
French and non-official language(s) | 115 | 50 | 60 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 175 | 65 | 110 |
Multiple non-official languages | 915 | 440 | 470 |
First official language spoken | |||
Total - First official language spoken for the population in private households - 25% sample data42 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
English | 253,825 | 125,050 | 128,770 |
French | 2,885 | 1,405 | 1,480 |
English and French | 730 | 380 | 350 |
Neither English nor French | 3,515 | 1,490 | 2,025 |
Knowledge of languages | |||
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data43 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Official languages | 257,275 | 126,745 | 130,530 |
English | 257,185 | 126,690 | 130,490 |
French | 16,990 | 7,305 | 9,690 |
Non-official languages | 68,685 | 33,570 | 35,115 |
Indigenous41 | 2,490 | 1,015 | 1,470 |
Non-Indigenous | 66,265 | 32,565 | 33,690 |
Number of languages known | |||
Total - Number of languages known for the population in private households - 25% sample data44 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Knowledge of one language | 182,210 | 90,525 | 91,680 |
English only | 179,130 | 89,200 | 89,935 |
French only | 50 | 25 | 20 |
Non-official language only | 3,030 | 1,300 | 1,730 |
Knowledge of more than one language | 78,745 | 37,800 | 40,940 |
English and French only | 13,090 | 5,535 | 7,555 |
English, French and one or more non-official languages | 3,810 | 1,720 | 2,095 |
English and one or more non-official languages | 61,145 | 30,240 | 30,910 |
French and one or more non-official languages | 45 | 25 | 15 |
Multiple non-official languages only | 655 | 285 | 365 |
Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language born in 2003 or later | |||
Total - Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language for the population in private households born in 2003 or later - 25% sample data45 | 58,330 | 30,215 | 28,115 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 4,465 | 2,305 | 2,155 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 53,865 | 27,905 | 25,960 |
Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) | |||
Total - Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, for the population in private households born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) - 25% sample data46 | 41,505 | 21,550 | 19,960 |
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 3,420 | 1,795 | 1,625 |
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 2,195 | 1,075 | 1,125 |
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada | 1,220 | 720 | 500 |
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language | 38,085 | 19,755 | 18,330 |
Indigenous identity | |||
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Indigenous identity48 | 29,885 | 14,210 | 15,670 |
Single Indigenous responses49 | 29,020 | 13,775 | 15,240 |
First Nations (North American Indian) | 15,735 | 7,300 | 8,435 |
Métis | 13,170 | 6,415 | 6,760 |
Inuk (Inuit) | 110 | 60 | 50 |
Multiple Indigenous responses50 | 610 | 305 | 305 |
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere51 | 255 | 130 | 125 |
Non-Indigenous identity | 231,070 | 114,120 | 116,955 |
Registered or Treaty Indian status | |||
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data47 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Registered or Treaty Indian52 | 14,265 | 6,555 | 7,715 |
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian | 246,690 | 121,775 | 124,910 |
Indigenous ancestry | |||
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data53 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Indigenous ancestry (only)54 | 15,185 | 7,145 | 8,035 |
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)55 | 14,635 | 6,920 | 7,715 |
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestry | 11,385 | 5,195 | 6,190 |
Métis single ancestry | 3,215 | 1,705 | 1,515 |
Inuit single ancestry | 35 | 15 | 15 |
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)56 | 545 | 225 | 320 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestry only | 540 | 225 | 310 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries57 | 15,490 | 7,390 | 8,105 |
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries58 | 14,765 | 7,035 | 7,735 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 7,150 | 3,440 | 3,710 |
Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 7,540 | 3,560 | 3,980 |
Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 80 | 35 | 45 |
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries59 | 720 | 355 | 370 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 700 | 345 | 355 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 15 | 0 | 10 |
Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis and Inuit and non-Indigenous ancestry only | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Non-Indigenous ancestry only60 | 230,280 | 113,795 | 116,485 |
Acceptable housing | |||
Total - Acceptable housing for the population in private households - 25% sample data61 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Below affordability threshold only | 38,705 | 17,595 | 21,110 |
Below suitability threshold only | 20,495 | 10,365 | 10,125 |
Below adequacy threshold only | 7,575 | 3,810 | 3,770 |
Below affordability and suitability thresholds | 4,150 | 1,980 | 2,165 |
Below affordability and adequacy thresholds | 2,045 | 935 | 1,110 |
Below suitability and adequacy thresholds | 1,130 | 530 | 605 |
Below affordability, suitability and adequacy thresholds | 310 | 110 | 200 |
Acceptable | 186,540 | 93,000 | 93,535 |
Core housing need | |||
Total - Household examined for core housing need for the population in private households - 25% sample data62 | 256,425 | 126,075 | 130,350 |
In core need | 22,590 | 10,135 | 12,460 |
Not in core need | 233,835 | 115,945 | 117,890 |
Tenure | |||
Total - Tenure for the population in private households - 25% sample data63 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Owner | 178,820 | 88,225 | 90,595 |
Renter | 82,130 | 40,100 | 42,035 |
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Citizenship | |||
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data64 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Canadian citizens65 | 230,700 | 112,925 | 117,780 |
Canadian citizens only | 213,410 | 104,205 | 109,205 |
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country | 17,290 | 8,720 | 8,570 |
Not Canadian citizens66 | 30,255 | 15,405 | 14,850 |
Immigrant status and period of immigration | |||
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data67 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Non-immigrants68 | 202,405 | 98,970 | 103,435 |
Immigrants69 | 53,210 | 26,520 | 26,695 |
Before 1980 | 4,000 | 1,880 | 2,120 |
1980 to 1990 | 2,350 | 1,175 | 1,175 |
1991 to 2000 | 3,620 | 1,720 | 1,895 |
2001 to 2010 | 11,980 | 6,005 | 5,975 |
2011 to 202170 | 31,260 | 15,730 | 15,530 |
2011 to 2015 | 14,225 | 7,160 | 7,065 |
2016 to 2021 | 17,040 | 8,575 | 8,460 |
Non-permanent residents71 | 5,340 | 2,840 | 2,500 |
Age at immigration | |||
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data72 | 53,210 | 26,520 | 26,695 |
Under 5 years | 5,105 | 2,665 | 2,445 |
5 to 14 years | 10,420 | 5,580 | 4,845 |
15 to 24 years | 7,760 | 3,645 | 4,115 |
25 to 44 years | 24,940 | 12,115 | 12,825 |
45 years and over | 4,975 | 2,515 | 2,460 |
Place of birth | |||
Total - Place of birth for the population in private households - 25% sample data73 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Born in Canada | 200,900 | 98,220 | 102,675 |
Born outside Canada | 60,055 | 30,110 | 29,950 |
Americas | 5,300 | 2,610 | 2,695 |
North America | 2,055 | 1,055 | 1,000 |
United States of America | 2,055 | 1,055 | 1,000 |
Other places of birth in North America | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Central America | 1,000 | 480 | 515 |
El Salvador | 335 | 145 | 185 |
Guatemala | 100 | 55 | 40 |
Mexico | 445 | 215 | 230 |
Other places of birth in Central America | 125 | 65 | 60 |
Caribbean and Bermuda | 805 | 380 | 420 |
Barbados | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Cuba | 45 | 25 | 20 |
Dominican Republic | 25 | 20 | 0 |
Grenada | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Haiti | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Jamaica | 575 | 275 | 305 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 45 | 10 | 30 |
Other places of birth in Caribbean and Bermuda | 50 | 25 | 25 |
South America | 1,440 | 690 | 750 |
Argentina | 65 | 25 | 35 |
Brazil | 320 | 150 | 170 |
Chile | 275 | 170 | 105 |
Colombia | 340 | 165 | 180 |
Ecuador | 150 | 65 | 80 |
Guyana | 45 | 15 | 30 |
Peru | 125 | 45 | 80 |
Venezuela74 | 75 | 35 | 40 |
Other places of birth in South America | 50 | 15 | 35 |
Europe | 7,555 | 3,735 | 3,815 |
Western Europe | 1,070 | 505 | 565 |
Austria | 25 | 10 | 20 |
Belgium | 60 | 20 | 35 |
France | 145 | 60 | 80 |
Germany | 600 | 250 | 345 |
Netherlands | 220 | 140 | 80 |
Switzerland | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Other places of birth in Western Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Eastern Europe | 2,570 | 1,215 | 1,350 |
Belarus | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Bulgaria | 30 | 20 | 10 |
Czechia | 65 | 30 | 30 |
Hungary | 55 | 40 | 15 |
Moldova75 | 155 | 75 | 85 |
Poland | 440 | 200 | 245 |
Romania | 295 | 150 | 140 |
Russian Federation | 275 | 115 | 165 |
Slovakia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ukraine | 1,190 | 560 | 630 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Europe | 45 | 30 | 20 |
Northern Europe | 2,660 | 1,375 | 1,290 |
Denmark | 65 | 30 | 30 |
Ireland76 | 245 | 120 | 130 |
United Kingdom77 | 2,240 | 1,195 | 1,050 |
Other places of birth in Northern Europe | 110 | 30 | 85 |
Southern Europe | 1,250 | 645 | 605 |
Albania | 35 | 15 | 20 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 255 | 130 | 130 |
Croatia | 110 | 60 | 45 |
Greece | 165 | 90 | 75 |
Italy | 230 | 130 | 100 |
North Macedonia | 60 | 35 | 30 |
Portugal | 125 | 65 | 60 |
Serbia78 | 180 | 90 | 95 |
Spain | 30 | 10 | 15 |
Other places of birth in Southern Europe | 50 | 20 | 35 |
Africa | 6,805 | 3,525 | 3,280 |
Western Africa | 2,865 | 1,500 | 1,370 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 20 | 15 | 10 |
Ghana | 270 | 150 | 125 |
Nigeria | 2,380 | 1,210 | 1,170 |
Other places of birth in Western Africa | 190 | 125 | 70 |
Eastern Africa | 2,195 | 1,140 | 1,055 |
Eritrea | 495 | 255 | 240 |
Ethiopia | 385 | 220 | 160 |
Kenya | 170 | 95 | 75 |
Mauritius | 190 | 85 | 100 |
Somalia | 145 | 70 | 75 |
Tanzania79 | 55 | 30 | 25 |
Uganda | 130 | 55 | 80 |
Zimbabwe | 130 | 60 | 70 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Africa | 500 | 270 | 230 |
Northern Africa | 970 | 495 | 470 |
Algeria | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Egypt | 425 | 215 | 205 |
Morocco | 105 | 60 | 45 |
Sudan80 | 350 | 180 | 170 |
Tunisia | 25 | 10 | 15 |
Other places of birth in Northern Africa | 60 | 30 | 35 |
Central Africa | 280 | 145 | 140 |
Cameroon | 95 | 45 | 50 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 185 | 95 | 95 |
Other places of birth in Central Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Southern Africa | 500 | 250 | 250 |
South Africa, Republic of | 470 | 235 | 240 |
Other places of birth in Southern Africa | 25 | 15 | 10 |
Asia | 40,000 | 20,045 | 19,960 |
West Central Asia and the Middle East | 4,085 | 2,070 | 2,015 |
Afghanistan | 205 | 105 | 100 |
Iran81 | 775 | 400 | 375 |
Iraq | 1,225 | 630 | 595 |
Israel | 85 | 30 | 55 |
Jordan | 60 | 30 | 30 |
Kazakhstan | 115 | 55 | 60 |
Kuwait | 55 | 20 | 35 |
Lebanon | 115 | 80 | 35 |
Saudi Arabia | 205 | 95 | 110 |
Syria82 | 660 | 330 | 325 |
Turkey | 180 | 100 | 75 |
United Arab Emirates | 220 | 115 | 105 |
Other places of birth in West Central Asia and the Middle East | 190 | 85 | 110 |
Eastern Asia | 6,950 | 3,295 | 3,650 |
China83 | 5,770 | 2,750 | 3,015 |
Hong Kong84 | 470 | 240 | 230 |
Japan | 155 | 60 | 100 |
Korea, South85 | 400 | 170 | 230 |
Taiwan | 115 | 60 | 55 |
Other places of birth in Eastern Asia | 45 | 20 | 30 |
Southeast Asia | 14,740 | 7,140 | 7,595 |
Cambodia | 75 | 45 | 35 |
Indonesia | 105 | 40 | 65 |
Laos86 | 85 | 45 | 40 |
Malaysia | 75 | 40 | 35 |
Philippines | 12,150 | 5,850 | 6,300 |
Singapore | 70 | 25 | 50 |
Thailand | 195 | 110 | 80 |
Viet Nam | 1,695 | 835 | 860 |
Other places of birth in Southeast Asia | 285 | 150 | 135 |
Southern Asia | 14,225 | 7,535 | 6,690 |
Bangladesh | 1,985 | 1,050 | 930 |
India | 7,400 | 4,040 | 3,360 |
Nepal | 315 | 170 | 145 |
Pakistan | 4,095 | 2,090 | 2,010 |
Sri Lanka | 320 | 135 | 190 |
Other places of birth in Southern Asia | 120 | 55 | 65 |
Oceania | 395 | 195 | 200 |
Australia | 270 | 115 | 150 |
Fiji | 15 | 10 | 0 |
New Zealand | 105 | 60 | 45 |
Other places of birth in Oceania | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Other places of birth87 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Place of birth for the immigrant population | |||
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data88 | 53,210 | 26,520 | 26,695 |
Americas | 4,055 | 2,020 | 2,030 |
Brazil | 180 | 80 | 105 |
Colombia | 305 | 145 | 160 |
El Salvador | 330 | 145 | 185 |
Guyana | 45 | 15 | 30 |
Haiti | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Jamaica | 435 | 225 | 210 |
Mexico | 405 | 200 | 200 |
Peru | 95 | 30 | 65 |
Trinidad and Tobago | 45 | 10 | 30 |
United States of America | 1,475 | 800 | 670 |
Other places of birth in Americas | 730 | 385 | 345 |
Europe | 6,895 | 3,390 | 3,505 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 255 | 130 | 130 |
Croatia | 110 | 60 | 45 |
France | 95 | 35 | 60 |
Germany | 500 | 205 | 295 |
Greece | 150 | 85 | 65 |
Hungary | 55 | 40 | 15 |
Italy | 195 | 115 | 85 |
Netherlands | 190 | 120 | 65 |
Poland | 430 | 190 | 240 |
Portugal | 125 | 65 | 60 |
Romania | 295 | 150 | 140 |
Russian Federation | 265 | 105 | 155 |
Serbia78 | 175 | 90 | 85 |
Ukraine | 1,100 | 515 | 585 |
United Kingdom77 | 2,050 | 1,090 | 960 |
Other places of birth in Europe | 910 | 410 | 500 |
Africa | 5,995 | 3,090 | 2,905 |
Algeria | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the | 180 | 95 | 90 |
Egypt | 375 | 195 | 180 |
Eritrea | 485 | 255 | 230 |
Ethiopia | 335 | 190 | 145 |
Morocco | 95 | 50 | 35 |
Nigeria | 2,090 | 1,060 | 1,030 |
Somalia | 120 | 65 | 60 |
South Africa, Republic of | 380 | 180 | 200 |
Other places of birth in Africa | 1,925 | 990 | 930 |
Asia | 36,015 | 17,895 | 18,120 |
Afghanistan | 200 | 100 | 100 |
Iran81 | 660 | 345 | 315 |
Iraq | 1,205 | 615 | 590 |
Lebanon | 110 | 75 | 35 |
Syria82 | 660 | 325 | 325 |
Turkey | 155 | 80 | 75 |
China83 | 4,695 | 2,245 | 2,455 |
Hong Kong84 | 440 | 220 | 225 |
Korea, South85 | 290 | 140 | 150 |
Taiwan | 85 | 45 | 40 |
Philippines | 11,835 | 5,725 | 6,110 |
Viet Nam | 1,510 | 735 | 775 |
Bangladesh | 1,830 | 955 | 870 |
India | 5,845 | 3,080 | 2,765 |
Pakistan | 3,975 | 2,015 | 1,955 |
Sri Lanka | 290 | 125 | 160 |
Other places of birth in Asia | 2,230 | 1,060 | 1,170 |
Oceania and other places of birth89 | 245 | 125 | 130 |
Generation status | |||
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data90 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
First generation91 | 60,055 | 30,110 | 29,950 |
Second generation92 | 34,880 | 17,055 | 17,825 |
Third generation or more93 | 166,015 | 81,165 | 84,850 |
Admission category and applicant type | |||
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the population in private households - 25% sample data94 | 260,955 | 128,330 | 132,630 |
Economic immigrants95 | 34,395 | 17,745 | 16,645 |
Principal applicants96 | 13,025 | 8,415 | 4,610 |
Secondary applicants97 | 21,365 | 9,330 | 12,040 |
Immigrants sponsored by family98 | 7,845 | 3,150 | 4,695 |
Refugees99 | 6,875 | 3,695 | 3,180 |
Other immigrants100 | 100 | 55 | 50 |
Admission category - not applicable101 | 211,740 | 103,695 | 108,050 |
Visible minority | |||
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data102 | 260,955 | 128,325 | 132,625 |
Total visible minority population103 | 64,530 | 32,575 | 31,955 |
South Asian | 18,875 | 10,035 | 8,840 |
Chinese | 9,255 | 4,495 | 4,760 |
Black | 8,320 | 4,240 | 4,085 |
Filipino | 14,355 | 7,020 | 7,335 |
Arab | 3,040 | 1,560 | 1,480 |
Latin American | 2,550 | 1,240 | 1,315 |
Southeast Asian | 3,455 | 1,735 | 1,725 |
West Asian | 1,705 | 845 | 865 |
Korean | 520 | 230 | 290 |
Japanese | 295 | 140 | 155 |
Visible minority, n.i.e.104 | 480 | 220 | 265 |
Multiple visible minorities | 1,670 | 820 | 855 |
Not a visible minority105 | 196,425 | 95,750 | 100,675 |
Ethnic or cultural origin | |||
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data106 | 260,955 | 128,325 | 132,625 |
Canadian | 20,905 | 10,885 | 10,010 |
English | 48,140 | 23,340 | 24,795 |
Irish | 33,855 | 16,305 | 17,550 |
Scottish | 40,360 | 19,560 | 20,800 |
French, n.o.s.107 | 24,655 | 11,785 | 12,865 |
German | 59,110 | 28,175 | 30,935 |
Chinese | 9,825 | 4,700 | 5,125 |
Italian | 3,200 | 1,630 | 1,570 |
Indian (India) | 7,295 | 3,890 | 3,405 |
Ukrainian | 37,740 | 17,920 | 19,820 |
Dutch | 7,195 | 3,645 | 3,555 |
Polish | 13,990 | 6,440 | 7,550 |
Québécois | 200 | 105 | 95 |
British Isles, n.o.s.108 | 5,765 | 2,935 | 2,835 |
Filipino | 13,320 | 6,510 | 6,820 |
French Canadian | 1,395 | 660 | 735 |
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.109 | 2,845 | 1,525 | 1,325 |
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.110 | 7,320 | 3,360 | 3,965 |
Métis | 12,010 | 5,840 | 6,170 |
European, n.o.s.111 | 3,550 | 1,845 | 1,705 |
Russian | 9,310 | 4,370 | 4,935 |
Norwegian | 16,170 | 7,580 | 8,590 |
Welsh | 4,785 | 2,355 | 2,425 |
Portuguese | 785 | 410 | 375 |
American | 2,890 | 1,440 | 1,445 |
Spanish | 1,850 | 865 | 985 |
Swedish | 6,710 | 3,075 | 3,635 |
Hungarian | 5,520 | 2,670 | 2,850 |
Acadian | 260 | 135 | 125 |
Pakistani | 4,125 | 2,165 | 1,960 |
African, n.o.s.112 | 1,520 | 760 | 755 |
Jewish | 830 | 390 | 435 |
Punjabi | 1,530 | 860 | 670 |
Vietnamese | 2,085 | 1,025 | 1,055 |
Arab, n.o.s.113 | 935 | 520 | 415 |
Greek | 770 | 380 | 390 |
Jamaican | 660 | 340 | 315 |
Asian, n.o.s.114 | 2,240 | 1,120 | 1,125 |
Cree, n.o.s.115 | 6,510 | 3,055 | 3,455 |
Korean | 565 | 245 | 320 |
Romanian | 2,075 | 965 | 1,110 |
Lebanese | 395 | 185 | 210 |
Iranian | 785 | 395 | 390 |
Christian, n.i.e.116 | 840 | 415 | 430 |
Danish | 2,155 | 1,140 | 1,015 |
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.117 | 2,265 | 995 | 1,270 |
Sikh | 920 | 455 | 465 |
Austrian | 3,355 | 1,575 | 1,785 |
Belgian | 1,865 | 965 | 905 |
Haitian | 40 | 15 | 25 |
Hindu | 1,245 | 705 | 540 |
Mexican | 690 | 340 | 350 |
Mennonite | 2,885 | 1,355 | 1,535 |
Swiss | 1,105 | 540 | 565 |
Finnish | 1,170 | 535 | 640 |
Sri Lankan | 275 | 115 | 165 |
Croatian | 800 | 440 | 360 |
Japanese | 500 | 240 | 255 |
South Asian, n.o.s.118 | 695 | 360 | 330 |
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.119 | 130 | 70 | 60 |
Northern European, n.o.s.120 | 1,555 | 815 | 735 |
Muslim | 1,015 | 540 | 475 |
Egyptian | 450 | 235 | 220 |
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.121 | 395 | 200 | 195 |
Tamil | 135 | 65 | 70 |
Icelandic | 1,930 | 965 | 965 |
Colombian | 290 | 155 | 135 |
Moroccan | 135 | 70 | 65 |
Czech | 1,355 | 655 | 700 |
Syrian | 410 | 200 | 205 |
Guyanese | 135 | 50 | 85 |
Afghan | 425 | 230 | 200 |
Black, n.o.s.122 | 255 | 130 | 125 |
Serbian | 395 | 230 | 165 |
Ojibway | 445 | 220 | 230 |
Newfoundlander | 145 | 90 | 55 |
Hong Konger | 185 | 85 | 95 |
Ontarian | 75 | 35 | 40 |
Persian | 255 | 140 | 115 |
Trinidadian/Tobagonian | 155 | 70 | 85 |
Turkish | 315 | 165 | 155 |
Inuit, n.o.s.123 | 145 | 60 | 85 |
Bangladeshi | 1,815 | 985 | 825 |
Algerian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brazilian | 375 | 195 | 185 |
Nigerian | 1,005 | 530 | 475 |
Armenian | 135 | 50 | 85 |
Slovak | 405 | 175 | 230 |
Eastern European, n.o.s.124 | 410 | 180 | 235 |
Somali | 150 | 80 | 70 |
Taiwanese | 110 | 50 | 60 |
Iraqi | 1,055 | 530 | 525 |
Salvadorean | 355 | 145 | 215 |
African Caribbean | 100 | 40 | 55 |
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.125 | 655 | 330 | 325 |
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.126 | 365 | 185 | 180 |
Caribbean, n.o.s.127 | 55 | 35 | 25 |
Algonquin | 75 | 15 | 60 |
West Indian, n.o.s.128 | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Lithuanian | 280 | 135 | 140 |
Religion | |||
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data129 | 260,955 | 128,325 | 132,625 |
Buddhist | 1,935 | 890 | 1,045 |
Christian | 134,900 | 62,045 | 72,850 |
Christian, n.o.s.130 | 20,965 | 10,105 | 10,860 |
Anabaptist | 3,330 | 1,565 | 1,765 |
Anglican | 5,570 | 2,445 | 3,120 |
Baptist | 2,705 | 1,260 | 1,440 |
Catholic | 63,170 | 29,370 | 33,800 |
Christian Orthodox | 3,940 | 1,830 | 2,110 |
Jehovah's Witness | 1,020 | 430 | 585 |
Latter Day Saints | 535 | 270 | 265 |
Lutheran | 6,965 | 2,970 | 3,995 |
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness) | 780 | 375 | 405 |
Pentecostal and other Charismatic | 3,645 | 1,680 | 1,965 |
Presbyterian | 970 | 475 | 500 |
Reformed | 95 | 40 | 55 |
United Church | 14,250 | 6,115 | 8,130 |
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions | 6,965 | 3,110 | 3,855 |
Hindu | 5,125 | 2,885 | 2,245 |
Jewish | 560 | 275 | 285 |
Muslim | 12,990 | 6,900 | 6,090 |
Sikh | 3,160 | 1,660 | 1,495 |
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality | 1,650 | 685 | 965 |
Other religions and spiritual traditions | 2,065 | 825 | 1,240 |
No religion and secular perspectives | 98,570 | 52,160 | 46,410 |
School attendance | |||
Total - School attendance for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data131 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
Did not attend school | 178,655 | 87,595 | 91,060 |
Attended school | 33,860 | 15,740 | 18,115 |
Attended elementary or secondary school only | 11,040 | 5,795 | 5,245 |
Attended postsecondary school only | 22,720 | 9,905 | 12,810 |
Attended college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution | 6,355 | 2,945 | 3,410 |
Attended university | 16,245 | 6,910 | 9,335 |
Attended both college, CEGEP, trade school or other non-university institution and university | 125 | 50 | 65 |
Attended both elementary or secondary school and postsecondary school | 100 | 40 | 55 |
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | |||
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data132 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate | 30,325 | 16,290 | 14,035 |
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate133 | 182,185 | 87,045 | 95,145 |
Highest certificate, diploma or degree | |||
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data132 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 27,530 | 14,530 | 13,010 |
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate134 | 62,820 | 32,515 | 30,305 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 122,155 | 56,290 | 65,865 |
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 56,965 | 26,870 | 30,090 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 16,635 | 11,960 | 4,675 |
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma135 | 6,400 | 3,445 | 2,955 |
Apprenticeship certificate136 | 10,240 | 8,515 | 1,725 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma137 | 33,810 | 12,305 | 21,510 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 6,515 | 2,605 | 3,910 |
Bachelor’s degree or higher | 65,195 | 29,420 | 35,775 |
Bachelor's degree | 43,930 | 18,930 | 24,995 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 2,930 | 1,335 | 1,590 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 2,125 | 1,085 | 1,040 |
Master's degree | 12,840 | 6,005 | 6,835 |
Earned doctorate138 | 3,375 | 2,070 | 1,305 |
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 | |||
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data139 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree140 | 90,360 | 47,045 | 43,315 |
Education | 11,250 | 3,150 | 8,095 |
13. Education | 11,250 | 3,150 | 8,095 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 2,925 | 1,260 | 1,670 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 380 | 285 | 95 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 2,545 | 970 | 1,575 |
Humanities | 5,610 | 2,525 | 3,085 |
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 410 | 115 | 295 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 1,485 | 510 | 975 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 1,100 | 450 | 645 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanities141 | 120 | 50 | 70 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 475 | 270 | 200 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 1,160 | 680 | 485 |
54. History | 745 | 430 | 320 |
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN | 110 | 20 | 90 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 11,260 | 3,940 | 7,315 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 240 | 55 | 190 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 875 | 390 | 480 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 1,780 | 195 | 1,585 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 1,875 | 695 | 1,180 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences142 | 215 | 75 | 135 |
42. Psychology | 2,305 | 595 | 1,710 |
45. Social sciences | 3,975 | 1,935 | 2,035 |
Business, management and public administration | 25,635 | 9,145 | 16,490 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 60 | 15 | 50 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 2,400 | 465 | 1,940 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 23,175 | 8,665 | 14,500 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 6,000 | 2,925 | 3,085 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 3,370 | 1,480 | 1,890 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 620 | 230 | 395 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences143 | 80 | 20 | 55 |
40. Physical sciences | 1,515 | 1,040 | 470 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 420 | 150 | 270 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 4,925 | 3,180 | 1,745 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 3,905 | 2,785 | 1,120 |
25. Library science | 405 | 50 | 350 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 500 | 260 | 240 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences144 | 120 | 80 | 35 |
Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 23,310 | 20,770 | 2,540 |
04. Architecture and related services | 785 | 490 | 295 |
14. Engineering | 6,625 | 5,360 | 1,260 |
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians | 4,695 | 4,090 | 605 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
46. Construction trades | 5,080 | 4,915 | 165 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 3,960 | 3,835 | 125 |
48. Precision production | 2,165 | 2,070 | 90 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 3,715 | 2,155 | 1,560 |
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields145 | 3,010 | 1,720 | 1,285 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 705 | 430 | 275 |
Health and related fields | 21,450 | 4,525 | 16,920 |
30.37 Design for human health | 0 | 0 | 0 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology | 1,575 | 765 | 810 |
51. Health professions and related programs145 | 19,175 | 3,410 | 15,770 |
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs | 45 | 25 | 20 |
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs | 650 | 330 | 320 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 6,035 | 2,695 | 3,340 |
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services | 3,830 | 910 | 2,920 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 15 | 15 | 0 |
43. Security and protective services | 1,105 | 775 | 335 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 1,075 | 985 | 85 |
Other146 | 45 | 25 | 20 |
Location of study | |||
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data147 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 90,360 | 47,045 | 43,315 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree148 | 122,155 | 56,290 | 65,865 |
Location of study inside Canada | 98,885 | 44,845 | 54,040 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 81,620 | 36,490 | 45,135 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 17,260 | 8,360 | 8,900 |
Location of study outside Canada149 | 23,270 | 11,445 | 11,835 |
Americas | 3,025 | 1,530 | 1,500 |
United States of America | 2,110 | 1,105 | 1,000 |
Other locations of study in Americas | 925 | 420 | 495 |
Europe | 3,185 | 1,770 | 1,420 |
United Kingdom77 | 1,135 | 685 | 445 |
France | 105 | 65 | 40 |
Other locations of study in Europe | 1,950 | 1,015 | 935 |
Africa | 1,840 | 935 | 905 |
Asia | 14,885 | 7,050 | 7,835 |
India | 3,545 | 1,805 | 1,740 |
Philippines | 5,300 | 2,330 | 2,970 |
China83 | 1,955 | 870 | 1,085 |
Other locations of study in Asia | 4,090 | 2,050 | 2,040 |
Oceania | 335 | 160 | 175 |
Labour force status | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data150 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
In the labour force | 144,115 | 74,430 | 69,685 |
Employed | 131,550 | 67,785 | 63,770 |
Unemployed | 12,570 | 6,645 | 5,925 |
Not in the labour force | 68,395 | 28,905 | 39,490 |
Participation rate | 67.8 | 72.0 | 63.8 |
Employment rate | 61.9 | 65.6 | 58.4 |
Unemployment rate | 8.7 | 8.9 | 8.5 |
Work activity during the reference year | |||
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data151 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
Did not work152 | 71,030 | 30,750 | 40,280 |
Worked | 141,485 | 72,580 | 68,900 |
Worked full year full time153 | 74,845 | 41,560 | 33,290 |
Worked part year and/or part time154 | 66,635 | 31,020 | 35,615 |
Average weeks worked in reference year | 41.2 | 41.9 | 40.5 |
Class of worker | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker - 25% sample data155 | 144,115 | 74,430 | 69,685 |
Class of worker - not applicable156 | 3,495 | 1,665 | 1,830 |
All classes of workers157 | 140,620 | 72,760 | 67,860 |
Employee | 123,425 | 62,565 | 60,860 |
Self-employed158 | 17,195 | 10,195 | 7,000 |
Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data159 | 212,515 | 103,335 | 109,180 |
All TEER categories160 | 153,090 | 78,450 | 74,645 |
TEER 0 management occupations161 | 15,100 | 9,195 | 5,910 |
TEER 1 professional occupations162 | 32,405 | 14,260 | 18,150 |
TEER 2 occupations163 | 30,320 | 18,905 | 11,415 |
TEER 3 occupations164 | 26,760 | 11,890 | 14,865 |
TEER 4 occupations165 | 23,175 | 10,200 | 12,975 |
TEER 5 occupations166 | 25,335 | 14,010 | 11,325 |
Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 | |||
Total - Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020 - 25% sample data167 | 153,090 | 78,450 | 74,645 |
0 Legislative and senior management occupations | 1,315 | 840 | 475 |
00 Legislative and senior managers | 1,315 | 840 | 475 |
1 Business, finance and administration occupations | 23,785 | 7,250 | 16,535 |
10 Specialized middle management occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting) | 2,585 | 1,205 | 1,370 |
11 Professional occupations in finance and business | 4,860 | 2,180 | 2,675 |
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and specialized administrative occupations | 3,215 | 935 | 2,280 |
13 Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations | 5,895 | 825 | 5,070 |
14 Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations | 7,235 | 2,100 | 5,135 |
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 11,330 | 8,630 | 2,700 |
20 Specialized middle management occupations in engineering, architecture, science and information systems | 865 | 675 | 195 |
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences | 6,315 | 4,725 | 1,595 |
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences | 4,145 | 3,235 | 910 |
3 Health occupations | 15,525 | 3,225 | 12,300 |
30 Specialized middle management occupations in health care | 355 | 105 | 250 |
31 Professional occupations in health | 7,640 | 1,855 | 5,785 |
32 Technical occupations in health | 3,025 | 665 | 2,355 |
33 Assisting occupations in support of health services | 4,500 | 595 | 3,905 |
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services | 21,640 | 7,480 | 14,160 |
40 Managers in public administration, in education and social and community services and in public protection services | 955 | 365 | 585 |
41 Professional occupations in law, education, social, community and government services | 12,520 | 4,970 | 7,545 |
42 Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services | 4,445 | 1,205 | 3,235 |
43 Assisting occupations in education and in legal and public protection | 2,535 | 750 | 1,780 |
44 Care providers and legal and public protection support occupations | 1,155 | 170 | 980 |
45 Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations | 40 | 15 | 25 |
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 4,150 | 1,765 | 2,385 |
50 Specialized middle management occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 255 | 110 | 140 |
51 Professional occupations in art and culture | 1,075 | 525 | 550 |
52 Technical occupations in art, culture and sport | 1,050 | 420 | 625 |
53 Occupations in art, culture and sport | 1,025 | 380 | 645 |
54 Support occupations in sport | 725 | 315 | 410 |
55 Support occupations in art and culture | 30 | 15 | 15 |
6 Sales and service occupations | 40,315 | 18,265 | 22,045 |
60 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services | 5,300 | 3,065 | 2,240 |
62 Retail sales and service supervisors and specialized occupations in sales and services | 3,220 | 1,745 | 1,475 |
63 Occupations in sales and services | 5,185 | 2,250 | 2,930 |
64 Sales and service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations | 10,200 | 4,630 | 5,570 |
65 Sales and service support occupations | 16,410 | 6,580 | 9,830 |
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 25,870 | 23,895 | 1,975 |
70 Middle management occupations in trades and transportation | 2,210 | 1,885 | 330 |
72 Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers | 9,890 | 9,515 | 375 |
73 General trades | 7,020 | 6,505 | 515 |
74 Mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers | 1,320 | 1,065 | 255 |
75 Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers | 5,435 | 4,935 | 500 |
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations | 3,930 | 3,120 | 810 |
80 Middle management occupations in production and agriculture | 800 | 590 | 210 |
82 Supervisors in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 415 | 370 | 45 |
83 Occupations in natural resources and related production | 475 | 475 | 0 |
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production | 505 | 375 | 130 |
85 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers | 1,740 | 1,310 | 430 |
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 5,225 | 3,970 | 1,255 |
90 Middle management occupations in manufacturing and utilities | 455 | 350 | 105 |
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers | 925 | 815 | 110 |
93 Central control and process operators and aircraft assembly assemblers and inspectors | 130 | 110 | 20 |
94 Machine operators, assemblers and inspectors in processing, manufacturing and printing | 2,040 | 1,540 | 500 |
95 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities | 1,680 | 1,155 | 525 |
Industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 | |||
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data168 | 144,115 | 74,430 | 69,685 |
Industry - not applicable156 | 3,495 | 1,665 | 1,830 |
All industries157 | 140,620 | 72,760 | 67,860 |
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 1,865 | 1,155 | 710 |
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 2,980 | 2,400 | 580 |
22 Utilities | 955 | 765 | 195 |
23 Construction | 11,215 | 9,835 | 1,380 |
31-33 Manufacturing | 8,160 | 6,055 | 2,105 |
41 Wholesale trade | 5,315 | 3,775 | 1,540 |
44-45 Retail trade | 15,890 | 7,960 | 7,930 |
48-49 Transportation and warehousing | 6,425 | 5,300 | 1,125 |
51 Information and cultural industries | 2,440 | 1,250 | 1,195 |
52 Finance and insurance | 4,240 | 1,760 | 2,475 |
53 Real estate and rental and leasing | 2,290 | 1,355 | 935 |
54 Professional, scientific and technical services | 9,950 | 5,490 | 4,465 |
55 Management of companies and enterprises | 330 | 160 | 170 |
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 4,840 | 2,790 | 2,050 |
61 Educational services | 14,400 | 5,210 | 9,190 |
62 Health care and social assistance | 21,865 | 4,565 | 17,295 |
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation | 2,760 | 1,450 | 1,315 |
72 Accommodation and food services | 10,270 | 4,675 | 5,595 |
81 Other services (except public administration) | 6,830 | 3,090 | 3,745 |
91 Public administration | 7,610 | 3,740 | 3,875 |
Place of work status | |||
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data169 | 131,550 | 67,785 | 63,770 |
Worked at home | 22,460 | 10,275 | 12,185 |
Worked outside Canada | 305 | 170 | 130 |
No fixed workplace address | 16,615 | 12,330 | 4,285 |
Usual place of work | 92,180 | 45,010 | 47,170 |
Language used most often at work | |||
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data170 | 153,090 | 78,450 | 74,645 |
English | 150,290 | 77,225 | 73,065 |
French | 565 | 150 | 410 |
Non-official language | 1,600 | 760 | 840 |
Indigenous37 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Non-Indigenous | 1,580 | 760 | 820 |
English and French | 110 | 20 | 90 |
English and non-official language(s) | 515 | 280 | 235 |
French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Other language(s) used regularly at work | |||
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data171 | 153,090 | 78,450 | 74,645 |
None | 149,505 | 76,785 | 72,715 |
English | 790 | 350 | 435 |
French | 650 | 275 | 380 |
Non-official language | 1,775 | 850 | 930 |
Indigenous39 | 120 | 45 | 75 |
Non-Indigenous | 1,655 | 800 | 860 |
English and French | 0 | 0 | 0 |
English and non-official language(s) | 65 | 20 | 45 |
French and non-official language(s) | 45 | 20 | 30 |
English, French and non-official language(s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Multiple non-official languages | 260 | 155 | 105 |
Commuting destination | |||
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data172 | 92,180 | 45,010 | 47,170 |
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence | 84,075 | 39,680 | 44,390 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence | 4,800 | 3,185 | 1,610 |
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence | 2,615 | 1,680 | 940 |
Commute to a different province or territory | 690 | 460 | 235 |
Main mode of commuting | |||
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data173 | 108,795 | 57,340 | 51,455 |
Car, truck or van - as a driver | 89,880 | 49,740 | 40,145 |
Car, truck or van - as a passenger | 7,200 | 2,155 | 5,050 |
Public transit | 3,660 | 1,300 | 2,365 |
Walked | 4,390 | 1,970 | 2,420 |
Bicycle | 1,470 | 950 | 520 |
Other method | 2,190 | 1,220 | 965 |
Commuting duration | |||
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data174 | 108,795 | 57,340 | 51,455 |
Less than 15 minutes | 41,945 | 19,870 | 22,075 |
15 to 29 minutes | 54,235 | 29,695 | 24,535 |
30 to 44 minutes | 7,855 | 4,700 | 3,160 |
45 to 59 minutes | 1,800 | 1,145 | 660 |
60 minutes and over | 2,955 | 1,935 | 1,020 |
Time leaving for work | |||
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data175 | 108,795 | 57,340 | 51,455 |
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. | 4,925 | 3,495 | 1,435 |
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. | 15,985 | 10,135 | 5,850 |
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. | 33,160 | 17,580 | 15,580 |
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. | 24,020 | 11,010 | 13,010 |
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. | 13,800 | 6,185 | 7,615 |
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. | 16,905 | 8,930 | 7,975 |
Mobility status 1 year ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data176 | 257,900 | 126,670 | 131,230 |
Non-movers | 216,480 | 106,220 | 110,260 |
Movers | 41,425 | 20,450 | 20,970 |
Non-migrants | 30,175 | 14,970 | 15,210 |
Migrants | 11,245 | 5,485 | 5,765 |
Internal migrants | 8,605 | 4,190 | 4,415 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 5,180 | 2,490 | 2,690 |
Interprovincial migrants | 3,420 | 1,695 | 1,725 |
External migrants | 2,640 | 1,295 | 1,350 |
Mobility status 5 years ago | |||
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data177 | 245,255 | 120,200 | 125,060 |
Non-movers | 134,260 | 65,660 | 68,605 |
Movers | 111,000 | 54,545 | 56,455 |
Non-migrants | 64,365 | 31,775 | 32,585 |
Migrants | 46,635 | 22,765 | 23,875 |
Internal migrants | 30,325 | 14,515 | 15,810 |
Intraprovincial migrants | 21,220 | 10,065 | 11,155 |
Interprovincial migrants | 9,105 | 4,455 | 4,655 |
External migrants | 16,310 | 8,250 | 8,060 |
Note(s):
Source
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
How to cite
How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2024. (table). Special Interest Profile. 2021 Census of Population. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-26-00092021001. Ottawa. Released March 20, 2024.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/sip/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed July 3, 2024).
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